The company's purpose is the breeding, research, production and trade of plants for medical and pharmaceutical applications, as well as the production, distribution and trade of pharmaceutical and medical products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, exploit and sell intellectual property rights, 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.