The company's purpose is the research, development, production and marketing of products in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, veterinary medicine, nutrition, diagnostics and therapy; the development, holding, marketing and exploitation of patents and licenses in these fields; the implementation of research and development projects for its own account or on behalf of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, participate in other companies or merge with them. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may engage in any economic, financial and commercial activity directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or intended to promote it.