The company's purpose is wholesale and retail trade, development, manufacture including import and export of medical products and pharmaceuticals, medical protective equipment, testing materials, vaccination and pharmacy-related products, also in mail-order business, to the extent permitted, distribution of pharmaceutical, biological diagnostic and related products, registration and licensing of pharmaceuticals, trade in food for humans and animals, plant material, dietary supplements, general protective equipment and cosmetics, consulting in the pharmaceutical field as well as acquisition and exploitation of patents, other intellectual property rights and licenses in the pharmaceutical sector, each subject to obtaining state/official permits and approvals, to the extent required by law. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, in particular also as a personally liable partner, provide financing for its own or third-party account, and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.