The company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, is: - the design, development, manufacture, production, marketing, representation and distribution of all cosmetic and medical products, as well as all advice and services in this field; - the acquisition, sale, management and exploitation of patents, licenses, trademarks, processes and trade marks. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial and real estate transactions (except for transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may also grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.