The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide consulting services in the fields of health, medicine and corporate development. The company may manage, acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. Furthermore, the company may support its subsidiary companies with consulting and coordination services and offer such services to third parties. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiary companies and third parties, or grant loans to third parties or provide security for their obligations.