The purpose of the company is the development and distribution, both domestically and internationally, of bioanalytical, pharmaceutical, food supplement, agriculturally usable, cosmetic and other effective specialties for hygiene, environmental protection, health and well-being; as well as test systems, test methods, devices and consumables for measuring desired or undesired effects on organisms and the environment, and the provision of other services for companies and authorities in the pharmaceutical, food, environmental, health and cosmetics sectors, as well as in agriculture and related industries. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber and manage intellectual property rights, both domestically and internationally. It may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and internationally, and participate in other companies, both domestically and internationally, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, both domestically and internationally. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.