The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company may take over further areas of activity that are related to the aforementioned purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate at home and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.