The company's purpose is to hold participations and to provide services, particularly in the field of information technology; it can trade in goods of all kinds, buy, sell, register, and exploit intangible and industrial property rights such as patents, patent rights, and trademark rights, as well as acquire and grant licenses under such rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, and may participate in other companies both domestically and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.