The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds as well as to develop, hold, exploit and dispose of intellectual property rights of all kinds, in particular software. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and invest 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 acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real estate at home and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of others as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.