The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale and exploitation of technologies, know-how, patents, trademarks, licenses and products in the pharmaceutical, para-pharmaceutical and related sectors, as well as the marketing of pharmaceutical and related products, and the provision of any services in these areas, either on its own account or on a commission, agency or representation basis. The company may also, in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all activities, including commercial, industrial and financial operations, directly or indirectly connected with the company's purpose, including the granting of guarantees and sureties; take direct or indirect interests and participations in other companies or enterprises in the sector related to the company's purpose or in other sectors; assume representations; acquire, sell, register and exploit trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights; establish branches and subsidiaries.