The company's purpose is: the development, acquisition, management, sale and exploitation of brands, patents and licenses as well as industrial and intellectual property rights in the chemical, pharmaceutical, para-pharmaceutical and related fields in Switzerland and abroad; the acquisition, sale and holding of shares and financial participations in Swiss and foreign companies active in the industry, trade and finance sectors in the pharmaceutical sector; the control, advice and coordination of the activities of the participating companies; the financing of other group companies. The company may participate in any other commercial and/or financial activities as well as other businesses that aim to continue or promote the development, purpose or investments of the company. The company may establish subsidiaries and/or branches in Switzerland and abroad and acquire real estate in Switzerland and abroad.