The company's purpose is to manage, acquire and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds, both domestically and abroad, as well as to provide services to the participating companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, participate in other companies both domestically and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.