The purpose of the company is the acquisition and management of participations. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the purpose of the company. The company may establish branches and, to the extent that the legal requirements are met, acquire, manage and dispose of real estate. It may, whether for consideration or not, carry out transactions in the interest of shareholders of the company or other group companies, in particular grant them loans, conclude cash pooling agreements with them and provide securities for their liabilities to third parties.