The purpose of the company is the acquisition, sale and holding of participations in other companies, as well as their management and financing, and the provision of management services. The company also aims to promote pharmaceutical and other medical fields. Furthermore, the company aims to participate in the development and implementation of projects in the agricultural industry, including participation in the establishment and management of companies in this field. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations, and enter into any business and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also enter into loans for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantee and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.