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; may, also without adequate consideration, conduct business with or for the benefit of related persons, in particular their direct or indirect shareholders and other group companies, namely grant loans to these persons or issue guarantees, sureties, mortgages or other securities to secure their liabilities; acquisition, management, encumbrance and disposal of real estate and participations.