The company advises on all financial, business and investment matters in the medical and technical fields. It can 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. Furthermore, it can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, grant and take out loans, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Additionally, it can provide management services to subsidiaries. Moreover, it can acquire, exploit, manage and sell inventions, patents, licenses, trademarks, copyrights and know-how of all kinds.