The purpose of the company is to research, develop, manufacture and commercialize products and services in the fields of information technology, biotechnology, pharmacy, medical technology and diagnostics, as well as to acquire, store, conserve, archive, process, commercialize or otherwise use and exploit data in these fields. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches, as well as participate in other companies. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to group companies and third parties, including its (direct or indirect) shareholders and their group companies, and provide security of all kinds for their liabilities, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether paid or unpaid.