Acquisition, holding, management and disposal of participations in companies of all kinds at home and abroad; it can assume representations, carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties. It can also acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks and technical and industrial knowledge. The company can establish branches and participate in or merge with other companies. It can acquire, manage, hold and dispose of real estate.