The purpose of the company is to operate one or more laboratories for investigations in the fields of immunology, haematology, clinical chemistry, bacteriology, serology, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, genetics and all other areas of medical analysis related to medical diagnostics. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in other companies. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. It may also 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.