The company's purpose is the development, production, and distribution of medical devices as well as the conclusion of commercial transactions that serve this purpose. The company may also engage in other businesses. It may acquire, dispose of, lease, or invest in other companies, both domestically and abroad, establish branches, and conduct any business that is suitable to directly or indirectly promote the purpose of the company and its subsidiaries. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property both domestically and abroad. It may also arrange financing for its own account or for the account of others and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.