The company carries out the following activities in Switzerland and abroad; the company's goal is to offer scientific consulting services for drug development in various therapeutic areas. The consulting services focus in particular on the selection of indications, the conception of development strategies and the elaboration of clinical development plans. The company can acquire, establish, hold, finance and manage participations in companies and undertakings in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold, exploit or purchase patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as license rights thereto. The company can acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities which are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.