The company's purpose is to found, acquire, hold and dispose of domestic and foreign participations in companies, to finance other companies as well as to buy, sell, lease and manage real estate. 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 for its own or third-party account as well as issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.