The company's purpose is the manufacture and trade of chemical and pharmaceutical products and medical instruments of all kinds; provision of consulting services related to the application of these products in the areas of business organization and application technology. 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.