The purpose of the company is to trade in pharmaceutical and biotechnological products, diagnostics and other medical goods, on its own account or on behalf of third parties; to conduct research and development projects, registrations and production in the field of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products, on its own account or on behalf of third parties; to purchase, sell and exploit rights to products, technologies, patents, trademarks and other intellectual property; to make investments in the fields of pharmacy, biotechnology and healthcare with its own funds; it may acquire, manage, develop and sell properties in Switzerland and abroad, or participate in them, as well as participate in other companies.