The company's purpose is to provide services in the field of dental health care and related areas. The company may take all measures and conduct business as well as conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or are suitable to promote or facilitate the achievement of the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, the company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to its direct and indirect subsidiaries as well as to third parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders and their direct and indirect subsidiaries.