The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds at home and abroad, in particular to engage in national and international trade in products from the technology, food and pharmaceutical industries. 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, provided that the legal requirements are met, 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.