The purpose of the company is to provide consulting and other services to small and medium-sized enterprises, including affiliated companies, as well as to hold and manage investments. The company may grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including companies in which it is directly or indirectly involved, its direct or indirect shareholders, and companies in which they are directly or indirectly involved. This financing can be in the form of loans or other financing arrangements, including cash pooling agreements. The company may also provide securities of any kind for the liabilities of such parties, including pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets, or guarantees of any kind, whether for a fee or not. In pursuing its corporate purpose, the company may consider the interests of the group.