The company's purpose is to trade in and promote the research and development of medical instruments, implants and devices, as well as their training. The company can also manufacture or have manufactured such instruments, acquire patents and licenses for medical instruments, and grant general agencies and licenses for medical instruments. Furthermore, the company can manage the assets of affiliated companies. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.