The company's purpose is to acquire, purchase, dispose of, hold and manage participations of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and participate in other companies at home 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 at home and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.