The company's purpose is to acquire and hold participations in other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, and participate in other undertakings. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, both domestically and abroad. Furthermore, the company may enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto.