The company's purpose is to operate pharmacies, trade in products of all kinds that directly or indirectly serve to maintain, restore and promote health and well-being, in particular with medicines, diagnostics, medical devices, sanitary articles, cosmetics and dietary products, as well as to provide consulting and training in the healthcare sector. The company may 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 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, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.