The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal, direct or indirect, of participations in companies or enterprises and of intangible rights or licenses, as well as the provision of consulting and management services. The company is authorized to acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate. The company may also make loans on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in particular for the financing of affiliated companies, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties. The company may open branches and assume representations, as well as conclude all business and contracts suitable for promoting the purpose of the company, or which are directly or indirectly related to it. The company's area of activity extends both domestically and abroad.