The company's purpose is the purchase and sale, as well as the management and financing of participations, securities, patents, and licenses, and the performance of all activities related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and enter into all transactions and conclude all contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may acquire, dispose of, encumber, manage, lease, and develop real estate. The company may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also acquire, register, manage, encumber, and dispose of patents, licenses, and intellectual property rights of all kinds.