Trading in fuels and operation of petrol stations. The company may establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish such companies and carry out all commercial, financial or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, it may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of any kind for the liabilities of such group companies, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. The company may acquire and sell real estate.