The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, dispose of, trade in, and finance participations in other companies, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, and 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. It may also undertake financings for its own or third-party account and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.