The company's purpose is to design, plan, manufacture and trade technical systems, as well as license, market and participate in them; provide services in the areas of methodology and data management, and produce and trade biological materials. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.