The company's purpose is: research, development, production and marketing in the field of chemistry, particularly in the field of polymers and biomaterials; management, financing or sale of various financial, commercial or industrial participations. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.