The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management and disposal of companies of all kinds, as well as the activities related to these purposes, in particular the holding of participations and the strategic management of these participations and of affiliated companies, including the conception, consulting and execution of financings and investment transactions. The company may also assume representations, acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, intellectual property rights and manufacturing processes, acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate, and conduct, finance and promote any kind of business that is compatible with the company's purpose.