The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of direct and indirect participations in domestic and foreign companies. Excluded from this are participations in companies that engage in activities that fall under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG). The company may establish branches. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of intellectual property rights and real estate, provided that these transactions comply with the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (BewG). The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and collateral to group companies and raise and invest funds on the money and capital markets.