The company's purpose is to provide consulting services and make investments, particularly but not exclusively in the life sciences sector. The company may also participate in, found, acquire and merge with other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. It may acquire, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights, both domestically and abroad, and establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by resolution of the management. Furthermore, the company may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans, and provide guarantees and other securities.