Acquisition, holding and disposal of participations in companies of all kinds (excluding businesses that are subject to the BewG). May establish branches and subsidiaries in the country and abroad and participate in other companies in the country and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, furthermore acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate in the country and abroad, also make financings for its own or third-party account as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.