The foundation aims to provide occupational pension benefits within the framework of the BVG and its implementing provisions for the employees of the affiliated companies and their dependents and beneficiaries, in accordance with its regulations, against the economic consequences of loss of earnings due to old age, death and disability. By decision of the foundation board, the foundation can also provide benefits to insured persons and their dependents in special cases of need. It can provide additional pension benefits beyond the statutory minimum benefits. The affiliation with the foundation is based on a written affiliation agreement. Self-employed individuals have the possibility to join their staff within the framework of the BVG. To achieve its purpose, the foundation can conclude insurance contracts or enter into existing contracts, where it is the policyholder and beneficiary.