The acquisition, long-term management, brokerage and evaluation of participations in companies, in particular in commercial, pharmaceutical, financial and industrial companies. The trade in pharmaceutical products, as well as the purchase and sale of licenses and trademarks. The company may provide services to the companies and entities in which it participates or is interested, or receive services from them. The company may carry out any securities, real estate and financial transactions deemed necessary and appropriate for the achievement of its corporate purpose. The company may be active in Switzerland and abroad and establish branches.