The purpose of the company is the discovery, research, development, manufacture, processing and distribution of, as well as trade in, pharmaceutical preparations, chemical products and raw materials, diagnostic products, cosmetic articles, chewing gum and sweets, and preparations for animal health in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish subsidiaries, branches or other business establishments in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in the same or similar industries in Switzerland and abroad, take over representations, and conclude license, agency and other contracts. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the main purpose of the company.