The company's purpose is to develop technologies for the analysis and monitoring of fluids of various nature, including applications in the fields of diagnostics, environment and food. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial operations, as well as act as guarantor or provide guarantees for controlled companies or third parties.