The company's purpose is to research, develop, patent, manufacture and exploit surgical methods, instruments and implants, particularly in the field of spine and spinal surgery, and to provide services for the training and further education of third parties in this field. 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.