The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, permanently manage and dispose of participations in enterprises and securities of all kinds, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, and may participate in other enterprises, both domestically and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real property, both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.