The company's purpose is to develop its own products and products on behalf of third parties in the fields of medical and information technology, telecommunications, biotechnology and nanotechnology, as well as microsystem technology, including the acquisition and/or sale of manufacturing rights of all kinds, and the patenting and licensing of industrial property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.