The financial participation in other companies, in particular the acquisition and management of shares in national and foreign companies. The participation, acquisition, sale, holding, administration and long-term management, financing and transfer of corporate participations in the financial, industrial, commercial and real estate sectors, the holding and use of patents, trademarks and know-how, as well as all similar financial and administrative activities in relation to the aforementioned activity, with particular reference to the automotive sector. The company may carry out any other activity directly or indirectly connected to the achievement of its social purpose. The company may grant financing and loans to its direct and indirect subsidiaries, as well as to companies and individuals close to it. The company may also hold, directly or indirectly, real estate properties or participations in real estate companies.