The company's purpose is to manufacture new medicines and their components. This activity of the company also includes market analyses, scientific analyses, patent analyses, gene analyses, medical diagnostics, research in the field of production and the effect of medicines and chemical substances. The company also aims to buy and sell medicines, chemical substances, raw materials, food, computers, computer programs, machines, production and research equipment. The company also issues patents and scientific articles. The company can acquire, trade and sell patents or licenses. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company.