The purpose of the foundation is to provide for the company's senior employees and their dependents against the economic consequences of old age, disability and death, as well as to support the beneficiaries or their dependents in cases of need such as illness, accident, disability, and unemployment. The foundation's purpose can be achieved through the conclusion of suitable insurance contracts. The policyholder and beneficiary is always the foundation. If the technical insurance requirements are met, it can establish an autonomous fund. The foundation can also be joined by the staff of companies that are economically or financially closely linked to the company, provided that the necessary funds are made available to the foundation and the rights of the existing beneficiaries are not impaired. The accession is made by means of a written accession agreement, which must be notified to the supervisory authority.