The import and export of products and raw materials in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, para-pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine, cosmetics and related sectors; the acquisition, exploitation and administration of inventions, patents, processes, know-how, trademark rights and licenses, conclusion of related legal transactions, execution of market research and consulting. Furthermore, the company may carry out, in Switzerland and/or abroad, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, any other operation useful or connected to the social purpose, in particular commercial, financial and fiduciary transactions and/or representation of any kind, management and administration of movable and immovable assets. The company may also acquire and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and/or abroad. It may also open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad.