The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies, particularly those active in the field of medical technology, biomedical research, the development and production of medical devices and products, as well as in consulting, marketing, or distribution of such products. The company may also engage in its own operational activities in the field of medical technology, including research, development, production, trade, distribution, training, service, and consulting services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose or suitable to promote it. It may acquire, manage, encumber, and dispose of real estate, patents, licenses, and other intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad (in Switzerland excluding transactions subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad), and provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as issue guarantees in favor of affiliated companies or third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.