The company's purpose is the development, manufacture, distribution, services and consulting in the fields of biotechnological, pharmaceutical and chemical research, including diagnostic and toxicological pathology. It can offer additional services in the aforementioned as well as other areas and trade in goods or intangible assets. It can hold patents and conclude licensing agreements. It can acquire, manage and sell real estate and participate in companies with the same or similar purpose in Switzerland and abroad and establish branches. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose.