The company's purpose is to acquire interests in any companies pursuing commercial, industrial or financial activities in Switzerland or abroad, particularly in the medical and technical fields, as well as any other activities that may promote or develop the aforementioned purpose or facilitate its realization. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and perform all operations that are 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.