The company's purpose is to conduct research, development, manufacturing, and trade in devices, aids, and consumables, as well as other products in the field of medicine and related areas. The company may also provide services and training in the aforementioned areas. The company may exploit procedures and patents, participate in other companies, and acquire, exploit, and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or is suitable for promoting it. The company is authorized to establish subsidiaries and branch offices in Switzerland and abroad within the scope of its purpose. The company may also acquire, hold, and sell real estate.