The foundation's purpose is to provide occupational pension benefits within the framework of the BVG and its implementing provisions for the employees of the founding company, as well as for companies economically or financially closely related to it, and for their relatives and beneficiaries, against the economic consequences of old age, disability and death. The affiliation of a related company is made on the basis of a written affiliation agreement, which must be notified to the supervisory authority. To fulfill the foundation's purpose in whole or in part, the foundation may conclude insurance contracts for the benefit of the beneficiaries or a part thereof, or enter into existing contracts. The foundation may provide additional pension benefits beyond the statutory minimum benefits. The details are governed by the regulations.