The company's purpose is to conduct research, manufacture, process, broker, distribute and trade in medicinal products, in particular immunobiological and medicinal products derived from human or animal tissues, blood products, as well as biological and chemical products and raw materials, diagnostic products and medical devices, cosmetics. It carries out physical, chemical, microbiological and biological tests within the framework of quality control, and is involved in the cultivation of cells and microorganisms. Furthermore, it offers cell and gene therapy, other health care services and advises on the above-mentioned matters. It can establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or merge with other companies, hold participations and exercise holding functions, as well as acquire, manage and exploit trademarks, manufacturing processes, license rights, copyrights, patents and know-how. The company is also authorized to carry out all commercial, financial, legal and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company.