The company aims to develop, research and market products and processes with applications in the fields of food, nutrition, pharmaceuticals and other areas, as well as all activities related to this. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.