The company's purpose is to provide marketing, distribution, consulting and other services directly or indirectly related to the pharmaceutical industry. The company has the power to establish subsidiaries and branches, participate in other companies and engage in the acquisition, conservation, obligation and disposal of real estate and intellectual property rights. Furthermore, it is authorized to engage in all commercial, financial and other activities directly or indirectly associated with its purpose. The company may grant loans and provide direct or indirect financing to its subsidiaries and third parties, including its associates and their subsidiaries. This includes arrangements under cash management agreements and the provision of guarantees for their obligations, whether as collateral or otherwise, through the pledging of the company's assets, trust transfers or various types of guarantees.