The company's purpose is to manage, acquire, dispose of, and hold participations in companies as well as to invest in shares, real estate, and other assets, including financial instruments, commodities, and other asset classes, in order to generate profits. 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 on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.