The company aims to provide services and support to affiliated companies and third parties, particularly in the areas of buying and selling participations in the sectors of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and diagnostics, drug development, finance, consulting and management. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by resolution of the Board of Directors. The company may grant securities and guarantees for its shareholders or other group companies, and grant loans to its shareholders or other group companies.