The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, and management of all types of participations in companies, as well as the management of investments and assets, and the development, acquisition, holding, disposal, and exploitation of all types of intellectual property rights; it may also trade in all types of goods. 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 transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate at home and abroad, as well as acquire, dispose of, or license intellectual property. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.