The company's purpose is the direct or indirect acquisition, long-term management and disposal of participations in companies in the pharmaceutical, medical technology and related equipment sectors in Switzerland and abroad. Its activities include its own management, the investment of its own assets, its own accounting and activities resulting from the company's legal status, such as the exercise of board of directors' functions and participation in general meetings. The company may also manage, administer and restructure subsidiaries and finance them. It may provide management services. The company may acquire and exploit patents, trademarks and licenses. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to carry out all commercial and financial transactions related to the aforementioned business activities. The company does not conduct any business activities in Switzerland.