The company's purpose is to provide consulting services, in particular to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. The company may participate in other companies, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage, exploit and sell concessions, patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights. It may also conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant and receive loans, guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.