The purpose of the company is to acquire, sell and permanently hold and manage participations in companies. The company may establish branches abroad and at home, take over representations and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties. It may also acquire, manage and dispose of real estate.