The company's purpose is to research, discover, develop, manufacture and market medical, medical-technical and biomedical products and services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, licenses, patents and rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant financing to third parties or companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved, as well as to shareholders and economically entitled parties, and order securities of any kind. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.