The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds at home and abroad and to operate an international consulting agency, in particular in the field of the shoe industry, as well as to acquire, manage and exploit patents, licenses, know-how, manufacturing and trade marks and other intellectual property rights. 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 business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate at home and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.