The purpose of the company is to conduct research, development and production in the diagnostic-therapeutic field, the distribution and trade of diagnostic reagents and devices, as well as all related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, even without adequate consideration, conduct business with related parties, in particular with its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, notably grant loans to these persons or issue guarantees, sureties or pledges to secure their liabilities. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate and participations, as well as tangible and intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any further activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.