The company's purpose is to establish, acquire, hold, and dispose of domestic and foreign participations in companies, to finance other companies, and to buy, sell, lease, and manage real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries domestically and abroad, and may participate in other companies domestically 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 property domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, manage, and dispose of copyrights, patents, and licenses of all kinds.