The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale and management of participations in commercial, financial, real estate and industrial companies, as well as the holding of patents and all financial operations related thereto. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate, except for operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may finance its own operations or those on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and secure loans for its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose.