The company's purpose is to commission scientists in various fields. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies pursuing an identical or similar purpose or merge with such companies; acquire or sell real estate; grant loans or guarantees to partners or third parties, if this promotes its interests; carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto.