The company's purpose is to participate in enterprises in the pharmaceutical field, acquire companies, take participations in all companies and manage the participations created or acquired, except for operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may take participations in all companies, carry out any activity and perform any function having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.