The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, dispose of, and manage participations both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad, and may conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property both domestically and abroad, as well as acquire, exploit, and dispose of industrial property rights and know-how. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others, and may provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.