The purpose of the company is the distribution and production of medical-technical products and the holding, permanent management, purchase, sale and financing of participations in companies, in particular in the field of distribution and production of medical-technical products. In addition, the company engages in trade with goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate at home and abroad, and to grant loans and take up credits. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related to it.