The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, and dispose of interests in domestic and foreign companies, as well as to provide strategic leadership for these companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in domestic and foreign countries and participate in other companies in domestic and foreign countries, 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 in domestic and foreign countries. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.