The company's purpose is to operate a medical practice for orthopedic surgery, sports and accident surgery, as well as to provide additional medical services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and third parties and provide security for their liabilities of any kind, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. It may acquire, encumber, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of any kind. Furthermore, it may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.