The purpose of the company is: the operation of clinics, medical practices, operating rooms, laboratories, research centers and development centers, as well as the provision of services in the medical and pharmaceutical sector and the trade in related products. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire similar or related companies or associate with such companies, as well as conclude all business and contracts that are intended to promote the purpose of the company or have a direct or indirect connection with it. It may acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate, intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds.