The company's purpose is to conduct research and development in biological, chemical, physical and technical processes in general, as well as to provide consulting services related to their applications. The company can rent and market goods of all kinds internationally. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can conduct business with related parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, without adequate consideration, in particular by granting loans to these persons or issuing guarantees, sureties or pledges to secure their liabilities. The company can acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate and investments in Switzerland and abroad. The company can engage in any further activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.