The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration and management of participations in Switzerland and abroad, in all industrial, commercial, financial, real estate or other companies, in particular, but not limited to, the field of dental medicine, dental laboratories and emergency services, as well as the provision of services and consulting to medical professions. The company may found new companies, acquire a majority or minority stake in existing companies directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and ensure financing. The company is part of a group of companies; in pursuing its corporate purpose, it may also take into account the interests of the group. The company may provide direct or indirect financing, whether in the form of loans and/or any other form of financing, with or without remuneration, to third parties or to companies in which it holds direct or indirect participations, as well as to its direct or indirect shareholders and to companies in which they hold direct or indirect participations. The company may also provide any kind of security or guarantee to secure its obligations or the obligations of each of these persons, including in the form of pledges, assignments or transfers as security, guarantees of any kind or indemnification commitments, with or without remuneration. The company may provide such financing, security or guarantees even if it is in the exclusive interest of third parties or companies in which it holds direct or indirect participations, or in the interest of its direct or indirect shareholders or companies in which they hold direct or indirect participations.