The purpose of the company is to acquire and hold all types of participations both domestically and abroad, as well as to finance them. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad and may participate in other companies both 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 both domestically and abroad. It may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect subsidiaries and participations or to third parties and provide guarantees, sureties, securities, and other obligations of any kind for their liabilities, including through fiduciary transfers or assignments of and pledges on the company's assets, whether for a fee or free of charge.