The company's purpose is the research, development, production, and marketing of innovative products and technologies, particularly in the field of medical technologies, as well as the creation, acquisition, holding, management, and exploitation of trademarks, patents, and other intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and perform all commercial, financial, or real estate operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, alienate, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also grant financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees or act as a guarantor for subsidiaries or third parties.