The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company may provide services to group companies, particularly in the areas of management and financing. The company may also carry out all activities that are suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company or the achievement of its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries domestically and abroad, participate in other companies domestically and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.