The purpose of the company is the long-term participation in commercial and industrial enterprises and companies, the acquisition, management, holding, administration and disposal of participations and company shares as well as the acquisition, sale, establishment and leasing and the administration of real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and participate in other companies at home and abroad as well as conduct all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real property at home and abroad. In particular, it may arrange financing for its own or third-party account and provide guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing, with or without compensation, to companies directly or indirectly associated with it and provide securities of all kinds.