The purpose of the company is to hold and manage participations, finance and advise them, as well as manage assets (in its own name and on its own account and for any subsidiary companies). The company can acquire, manage and exploit patents and licenses. Furthermore, the company can buy, manage, broker and exploit securities, intellectual property rights and real estate, as well as conduct financial transactions of all kinds, establish subsidiary companies and branches at home and abroad, and carry out all commercial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company.