The company's purpose is to operate pharmacies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, sell or finance any type of company in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 provide guarantees, sureties and other securities for group companies and third parties.