The company's purpose is to conduct research, development, manufacturing and trade in devices, products, aids and consumables in the field of medical technologies, protection and rescue, and related areas. The company may also provide services and training in these areas. The company may develop, exploit and participate in procedures and patents, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect subsidiaries, branches or affiliated companies, either for consideration or free of charge, enter into indemnification agreements or subordination agreements in favor of such companies, and provide security of any kind for the liabilities of such other companies, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or by way of guarantees of any kind.