The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in companies, manage investments and assets, as well as the development, acquisition, holding, disposal, and exploitation of 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 business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate at home and abroad, as well as acquire, dispose of, or license intellectual property. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.