The company's purpose is to acquire, own, manage, sell, trade, and finance participations in other companies of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, and may participate in other companies both domestically 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 both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own or another's account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.