The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies or undertakings in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in the healthcare sector, specifically with regard to polyvalent medical-diagnostic laboratories, medical care, medical and diagnostic research, analysis of organic and chemical products including environmental analysis, trade in medical products and remedies, as well as the provision of all related infrastructural, administrative and personnel services such as consulting, brokerage, operation of equipment, provision of infrastructure, organization of training and further education, etc. The company also aims to operate laboratories in a suitable form. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.