The company's purpose is to engage in all activities in the field of medical and pharmaceutical technology, in particular the trade in medicinal products and similar products as well as goods of all kinds, the purchase and sale, registration and exploitation of intellectual property rights, and the acquisition and granting of licenses under such rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.