The company's purpose is to conduct research, development, licensing and distribution of pharmaceutical products, as well as to provide services to pharmaceutical companies. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. It may grant financing to affiliated companies, provide guarantees and other securities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire and sell real estate, participations and intellectual property, and conduct all other business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company.