The company's purpose is the manufacture, trade and distribution of body care and medical products, as well as treatment devices and equipment in the health and care sector. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, take over representations and conduct all business that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. Furthermore, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, grant loans and credits, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries. The company may acquire, hold and sell business properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as copyrights, patents, licenses of all kinds, and shares and participations, even if they are not related to the business.