The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of interests in other companies of all kinds, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate and interests both domestically and abroad. The company may engage in any further activities that are directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes. The company may grant direct or indirect loans or other financing to third parties, as well as provide securities of any kind, either gratuitously or for a fee. Third parties also include direct and indirect shareholders of the company as well as companies in which direct or indirect shareholders of the company have an interest. In addition, the company may enter into cash pooling agreements with other group companies.