The company's purpose is to manufacture and distribute pharmaceuticals, supplementary balanced diets and food and nutritional supplements, either itself and/or through third parties. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to conduct research in the field of pharmaceuticals and to carry out the testing of medicines itself and/or through third parties. 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 grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.