The pension fund aims to provide occupational pension provision within the framework of the BVG and its implementing provisions for the employees of F. Uhlmann-Eyraud SA (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and companies economically or financially closely related to it, as well as for their dependents and beneficiaries, against the economic consequences of old age, death, and disability. It may provide additional benefits beyond the statutory minimum benefits. The affiliation of a company economically or financially closely related to the Company shall be based on a written affiliation agreement between the company and the pension fund, which must be notified to the supervisory authority. The rights of the existing beneficiaries may not be impaired by a new affiliation. To achieve its purpose, the pension fund may conclude insurance contracts or enter into existing contracts, where it is the policyholder and beneficiary.