The company's purpose is the manufacture, finishing, distribution and trade of medicinal products, beauty products and consumer goods of all kinds, the acquisition, management and transfer of industrial property rights, as well as the exercise and provision of all commercial, financial and other activities and services related to the aforementioned purposes. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may 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.