The purpose of the company is to provide services of all kinds related to medical research and development, particularly in the field of oncology, to companies within the group and to third parties. The company may establish branches, both domestically and abroad, assume representations, and enter into any transactions and conclude any contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may acquire, hold, and sell real estate. The company may provide direct or indirect financing for direct or indirect subsidiaries as well as for third parties, including its direct or indirect shareholders and their direct or indirect subsidiaries. It may assume securities of any kind for the liabilities of such affiliated companies, including pledges on or trust assignments of the company's assets, or guarantees of any kind, with or without compensation.