The company's purpose is to operate pharmacies, as well as to market pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products in the broadest sense, including phytotherapeutic, homeopathic, cosmetic, optical, dietary, chemical and droguery products, including the manufacture and preparation of medicines, the import and export of these products, the rental of medical devices, medical and paramedical consulting and home care. In general, the company may also carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and that promote its development, including the acquisition of interests in other companies. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad or found companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all mobile, real estate and financial transactions and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to the corporate purpose or likely to contribute to its development. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.