Acquisition, sale and permanent management of participations in companies of all kinds, financing of companies associated with or close to the society in- and abroad as well as all other functions associated with a holding company. May establish branches and subsidiaries in- and abroad and participate in other companies in- and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate in- and abroad, also make financings for its own or third party account as well as provide securities for liabilities of associated companies.