The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds and securities, as well as to provide financial services. Furthermore, the company offers consulting services, in particular in the field of medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry and related areas, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.