The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to make direct and indirect investments in capital assets and real estate. It also provides consulting services of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, and may participate in other companies both 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 both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.