The purpose of the company is to research, develop, manufacture and distribute medical, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic products, in particular in the field of veterinary medicine. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire, hold, sell or finance any type of business as well as intangible assets, in particular patents. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate, carry out all commercial activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company and take all measures that appear to be suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or are related to it.