The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in domestic and foreign countries and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in domestic and foreign countries. It may also provide financing for its own or third-party account, as well as issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire and dispose of intangible assets such as patents and licenses.