eBay's principal activity is to provide tools for internet commerce, payments and communications. The eBay Marketplace is an online platform for the sale of goods and services by a community of individuals and small businesses. In 2006 eBay generated net sales of $6.0 billion and net income of $1.1 billion. As of 31 December 2006, its net assets were $10.9 billion. KHC owns less than one percent of its total issued capital.