The company's purpose is to participate in companies of all kinds, in particular those in the pharmaceutical industry and the trade of products of the same, as well as to carry out commercial and financial transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may enter into financing agreements with or for the benefit of its shareholders and related parties, and provide security for the obligations of its shareholders and related parties, in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers, security assignments and indemnification agreements.