The company's purpose is to operate an orthopedic surgery practice in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also engage in any other activity directly or indirectly related to these purposes; it may, in particular, create branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with identical or similar purposes, or merge with such companies, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also grant loans to its partners and/or guarantee, endorse, or stand surety for loans granted by third parties to its partners.