The company's purpose is to operate and manage medical centers, in particular to provide services in the field of ear, nose and throat, oral and maxillofacial surgery, including the sale of health-promoting products (pharmacy services), the training and further education of specialized personnel, and research to promote health and well-being. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as finance other companies. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are connected therewith.