The purpose of the company is the purchase, sale, financing and management of participations in domestic and foreign companies, in particular in the medical, pharmaceutical, chemical and diagnostic fields, as well as patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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.