The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds in the fields of trade, services and industry. The company may establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish them and conduct all commercial, financial or other business that is directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, it may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect subsidiaries, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of all kinds for the liabilities of such group companies, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. The company may acquire and dispose of real estate.