The company's purpose is to operate a consulting firm in the field of biotechnology. The company may also conduct all business that is suitable to promote the achievement of the company's purpose or that is directly or indirectly related to it. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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 securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.