The company's purpose is to acquire and permanently manage participations in companies of all kinds and to finance companies affiliated with and closely related to the company, both domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries domestically and abroad, participate in other companies domestically and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as issue guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.