The company's purpose is to provide services and consulting services of all kinds, as well as to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular in the field of medical diagnostics. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, set up subsidiaries, participate in related companies, acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights, and grant financing to affiliated and other companies, provide security of all kinds or otherwise secure or guarantee obligations of these companies. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that appear to promote the purpose of the company or are connected with it.