The purpose of the company is the acquisition, 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, establish branches, acquire and sell companies, or merge with them. The company can acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate.