The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in enterprises of all kinds, both domestically and abroad, as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of assets of all kinds. Furthermore, it may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, and acquire, manage, lease and dispose of real estate. The company may also act as a representative and engage in any business activity, as well as enter into contracts of any kind that may be conducive to the company's purpose or that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is part of a group and may, in pursuing its corporate purpose, take into account the interests of the group. In particular, the company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financings to its direct and indirect subsidiaries and to third parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders and their direct and indirect subsidiaries, within the framework of cash pooling agreements (including zero balancing), and provide security for the liabilities of these parties in any form, including by pledging or fiduciary transfer of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind. This may also be done without consideration, on preferential terms, without interest, excluding the profit-seeking nature of the company and/or by assuming clustering risks.