The company's purpose is the breeding, research, cultivation and distribution of plants and plant products for use in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, as well as in non-medical and non-pharmaceutical areas. The company may 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 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 provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.