The company's purpose is the manufacture, approval and trade of medicinal products. The company may acquire, manage and sell licenses, patents, trademarks and other intangible assets as well as real estate, investments and participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, and finance companies that have a business relationship with the company. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conclude all transactions and agreements that serve the company's purpose directly or indirectly or are related to it.