Acquisition, sale and permanent management of participations in companies of all kinds, financing of companies connected with or closely related to the company, both domestically and abroad, as well as all other functions associated with a holding company. May establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, participate in other companies both domestically and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate both domestically and abroad, also arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide collateral for liabilities of affiliated companies.