Manufacture, distribution, import and export of medicinal products and dietary foods, feed, as well as the manufacture of pharmaceutical active ingredients and intermediates for human and veterinary medicine, manufacture and distribution of products for healthcare, clinical nutrition and dietary supplements and slimming products, as well as the manufacture of products for healthcare based on biological principles, skin and hair care products, body care products and vitamin preparations and natural remedies; further acquisition, management and licensing of patents and trademarks, as well as participation in companies of the same industry and all other activities serving the purpose of the business.