The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in companies, manage investments and assets, as well as develop, acquire, hold, dispose of, and exploit intellectual property rights of all kinds; it may also trade in goods 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 transactions that are 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 for its own or third-party account, grant licenses and franchises, and provide guarantees and bonds for subsidiaries and third parties.