The acquisition, holding and management of shares or equity interests in any form whatsoever, in industrial, commercial, financial, agricultural, real estate or other companies, whether existing or to be established; provision of services, advice, studies and consulting in administrative, accounting, technical, commercial, financial or other fields; the company may act as intermediary or grant loans to its shareholders or third parties, provide guarantees or sureties for loans subscribed by the company itself, its shareholders or third parties, and pledge its assets by providing collateral of any kind.