The company's purpose is to hold participations in companies active in the provision of services related to research, development, production and sale of products in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceutical products, medical technology, diagnostics and therapy, as well as the sale and use of patents and licenses in these fields, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: - carry out any financial, commercial and industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - participate in all companies, existing or to be created, which are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose; - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.