The company's purpose is to conduct research, education and trade in the fields of biotechnology and organic synthesis. The company may collaborate with domestic and foreign companies for the development and production of new pharmaceutical active ingredients and fine chemicals, and trade in them. The company may participate in companies and businesses in Switzerland and abroad, and establish, finance and manage branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant and take up loans and other direct or indirect financing, including within the framework of cash pooling agreements, provide guarantees and other securities, and conduct all business that is suitable for promoting the purpose of the company and is related to the purpose.