The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies. In this context, the company may provide services to third parties and to companies it holds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries domestically and abroad, and may participate in other companies domestically 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 property domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.