The company's purpose is to provide consulting services and trade of all kinds, particularly in the medical and pharmaceutical fields. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage, and sell securities, take out and grant loans. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, hold, exploit, and sell patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property and license rights.