The company's purpose is to provide consulting services (particularly in the areas of management and manufacturing technology), as well as to acquire, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, and to make direct and indirect investments in capital assets and real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and participate in other companies at home and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property at home and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.