The purpose of the company is the development, manufacture, processing, distribution and trade of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products, food supplements and food as well as medical products. The company can also assume general agencies for such products and provide services in this field. Furthermore, the company can conduct all business that is connected with the purpose of the company. It can also participate in other companies, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, as well as acquire, manage, exploit and sell real estate, concessions, patents, licenses and other intangible property rights.