Occupational pension provision within the framework of the BVG and its implementing provisions for the employees of the founding company, as well as for economically or financially closely related companies and their relatives and beneficiaries, against the economic consequences of old age, death and disability. The affiliation of a related company is based on a written affiliation agreement, which must be notified to the supervisory authority. The foundation may provide additional pension benefits beyond the statutory minimum benefits. Voluntary support can be granted to employees or former employees of the company in special cases of need. The foundation board exclusively decides on the granting of support benefits and their conditions. To achieve its purpose, the foundation may conclude insurance contracts or enter into existing contracts, whereby it must be the policyholder and beneficiary itself.