The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in companies both domestically and abroad, as well as to participate in direct and indirect investment, investment, and financing vehicles both domestically and abroad. It can finance companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved, particularly by granting loans, as well as providing guarantees and other securities for such companies. The company can acquire, hold, manage, encumber, and dispose of real estate both domestically and abroad, subject to the authorization requirements under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG). The company can acquire, hold, manage, exploit, and dispose of intangible rights, particularly intellectual property rights, trademarks, licenses, know-how, and other rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad and participate in other companies both domestically and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property both domestically and abroad. It can also undertake financings for its own or third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and bonds for subsidiaries and third parties.