The purpose of the company is the purchase, sale and management of participations of all kinds as well as related coordination, financing and management tasks. The company can acquire, manage and exploit industrial property rights and know-how. Furthermore, the company can conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose. The company can participate in other companies at home and abroad, acquire or finance them, as well as establish subsidiaries and branches at home and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.