The company's purpose is to trade in and distribute goods of all kinds, in particular in the fields of health, pharmaceuticals (including innovative, generic and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals), medical technology, medical products and diagnostics, nutrition, cosmetics and related industries, as well as to provide services related to these products, including services for and consulting of companies in the healthcare sector. The company may participate in other companies, establish branches and subsidiaries, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may acquire, sell, encumber, manage, rent and develop real estate. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also acquire, register, manage, encumber and sell patents, licenses and intellectual property rights of all kinds.