The purpose of the company is the development and marketing of, as well as the trade in, pharmaceutical active ingredients, fine chemicals and biotechnology products. The company may carry out financing and security transactions, including loans, guarantees and security orders, even if they are in the exclusive interest of third parties, including group companies. The company may acquire and sell real estate, encumber and manage it, establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad, participate in other companies and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the purpose of the company. It may also acquire, hold and distribute intellectual property rights.