The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies. The company may participate in other companies, acquire or establish similar or related companies, establish branches and subsidiaries, as well as enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company may acquire, sell, encumber, manage, rent and develop real estate. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may also acquire, register, manage, encumber and dispose of patents, licenses and intellectual property rights of all kinds.