The company's purpose is to operate medical institutions, particularly in the field of nephrology, and to provide related medical and nursing services, including dialysis, attending physician services, continuing education and training, distribution of medical products and pharmaceuticals, as well as the sale of goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.