The company's purpose is to provide all financial services and advice and to execute all financial and commercial transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in this country and abroad, and may participate in other entities in this country and abroad, directly or indirectly, and may undertake all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in this country and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and contract guarantees and securities for subsidiaries and third parties.