The company's purpose is to found, acquire, hold and dispose of domestic and foreign participations in companies, to finance other companies, to buy, sell, lease and manage real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and participate 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 property at home and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, manage and dispose of copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds.