The company's purpose is the creation, import, export, distribution, sale, rental or leasing of chemical and pharmaceutical products, equipment and services; including related products, parts, accessories, materials (either directly or indirectly), technologies and related products and services, as well as the sale and purchase of materials, products and services, as well as everything that is related to the above in the broadest sense or can be beneficial to it. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.