The financial business, the credit and licensing business, the holding of participations and all services and transactions that are directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad, participate in other companies and acquire or merge with similar or related companies. It may acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, licenses and other rights. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.