The company's purpose is to conduct research, development, patenting, manufacturing and exploitation of pharmaceutical or other health products and medical goods, as well as the purchase, sale and exploitation of rights to such products or goods, technologies, know-how, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property, and to provide consulting services in this context. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with its purpose.