Provision of services in the healthcare sector, in particular in connection with medical devices, medical products and biotechnology as well as related research and development; the company may, also without adequate consideration, conduct business with or for the benefit of related persons, in particular its direct and indirect shareholders as well as other group companies, namely grant loans to these persons or issue guarantees, sureties, pledges or other securities to secure their liabilities; acquisition, management, encumbrance and disposal of real estate and participations.