The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in the fields of research and development in the field of pharmaceutical products, including biological and biotechnological products, as well as the manufacture and commercialization of such products. The company may acquire, hold and sell patents, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as licenses of any kind. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities which are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, hold and sell participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate and make other investments.