The company's purpose is to acquire, produce, manufacture, distribute, store and participate in the sale of its own or third-party pharmaceutical products, medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, chemical and biotechnological products, food and diagnostics of all kinds, whether for human, veterinary, agrochemical or alimentary purposes. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conduct all commercial, financial or other transactions that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate. The company may also provide financing transactions for group companies and grant loans.