The company aims to develop therapies for the treatment of various diseases in humans. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches both domestically and abroad. The company may conduct all business activities that are related to the company's purpose and suitable for supporting the company; in particular, the company may conduct financing transactions for itself or for third parties and provide guarantees or other securities. The company may participate in or merge with other companies of any kind. It may acquire, encumber, and dispose of real property and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide securities and guarantees for its shareholders or other affiliated companies and grant loans to its shareholders or other affiliated companies.