Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the exclusion of active beneficiaries from the distribution of free foundation assets was lawful.
Decisione estratta
No. Active beneficiaries may not be completely excluded without objective reasons; the distribution plan violated equal treatment and the foundation organs exceeded their discretionary powers.
Motivazione estratta
The respondents were active beneficiaries at the relevant time. Neither the foundation deed nor the regulations justified a total exclusion. The arguments based on the BVG transition, alleged prior contributions, or the origin of the assets were unproven or irrelevant. Equal treatment applies also to discretionary distributions from employer-financed assets.