The development, production and distribution of medical products and accessories, in particular in the field of orthopedics and orthopedic technology, as well as the acquisition and long-term administration of participations in companies of any kind and the financing of affiliated and related companies. The Company may grant loans or other financing to its subsidiaries and to other companies directly or indirectly controlled by it and provide guarantees of any kind for the obligations of such other companies, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges, global assignments, transfers of ownership by way of security, security assignments and indemnity declarations. The Company may also provide services in the interest of other members of the group of companies to which it belongs. The Company may establish branches, agencies and subsidiaries both in Switzerland and abroad and participate in any form in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out any operation useful for achieving its purpose. The Company may acquire, encumber, sell, manage and own real estate, product development rights and trademark and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad.