The company's purpose is all medical activities related to digestive diseases, from diagnosis to patient care, as well as other medical activities and consulting, research and teaching services for all public or private organizations. The company may: engage in all financial, commercial or industrial activities, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.