The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations of all kinds, as well as to provide consulting services to companies and subsidiaries. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, participate in other companies both 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 both 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.