The company's purpose is to conduct trust transactions of all kinds, to finance, develop and carry out all tasks of financial management and controlling for its own and third-party projects and investments, to conduct research, development and production as well as the import and export of goods of all kinds, in particular in the areas of technical equipment and installations, as well as medical basic and active substances, to engage in international trade with raw materials, currencies and other securities, to operate educational institutions including training, education and further education. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, hold and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.