The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Germany and abroad, participate in other companies in Germany and abroad, and take over their management, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or the investment of its funds. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Germany and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.