The company's purpose is to research, develop, manufacture, distribute and market medical and fitness equipment. The company may engage in consulting activities in the biomedical and biotechnological fields and conduct studies on its own behalf or on behalf of third parties. The company may carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose, including financial and commercial activities, and is also authorized to take out loans and guarantees, provide guarantees and grant financing. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad, as well as participate in other companies and enterprises. The company may also acquire, sell, encumber, market and manage real estate of any kind, both in Switzerland and/or abroad, in the latter case with the limitation of using funds as a permanent business establishment within the meaning of Article 2, paragraph 2, letter a of the LAFE.