The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, sell and finance participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company may also conduct direct and indirect financing (e.g. through loans) and investment transactions for itself, affiliated companies and third parties. It may engage in trade and investments as well as provide various services to companies (such as consulting, brokerage of business and financing opportunities) both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries domestically and abroad and participate in other companies domestically and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and assume guarantees for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.