The company's purpose is the production, purchase and sale, distribution and brokerage of medical, in particular dental and technical devices and articles, services and provision of related services of all kinds, in particular also in the field of IT. 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.