The company's purpose is to develop, distribute, and license innovative biotechnologies; invest in and commercialize such technologies; provide consulting services and projects in the fields of environmental protection, environmental management, and applications of innovative biotechnologies; trade and distribute technical goods in the fields of environmental protection and innovative biotechnologies; acquire and exploit patents and licenses. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, and conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or are 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 third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.