The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds, in particular in insurance and life insurance companies, both domestically and abroad, as well as to carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks, copyrights and know-how. It may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, and acquire, hold, encumber and dispose of real estate. Furthermore, the company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for liabilities of subsidiaries and third parties.