The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage investments in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as to carry out all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and invest in other companies at home and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real property at home and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.