The company's purpose is: research, production, manufacture and marketing of raw materials or intermediate products, derived from plant selection, intended for the development of chemical or pharmaceutical products; acquisition and administration of intellectual property rights, in particular in relation to chemical or pharmaceutical products. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial, industrial, real estate (except for that prohibited by the LFAIE) or movable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; take participations in any company; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.