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       UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February 19, 2008

Commission File Number 001-15244

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Paradeplatz 8, P.O. Box 1, CH - 8070 Zurich, Switzerland
(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F x       Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule
101(b)(1): ___________

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule
101(b)(7): ___________

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission Filing on EDGAR.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.   Yes o   No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-___________

 

 

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP

 

 

Paradeplatz 8

Telephone

+41 844 33 88 44

 

 

P.O. Box

Fax

+41 44 333 88 77

 

 

CH-8070 Zurich

media.relations@credit-

 

 

Switzerland

suisse.com

 

Media Release

 

Repricing of certain asset-backed positions

 

Zurich, February 19, 2008  Further to its commitment to provide transparency, Credit Suisse today announced that in connection with the operation of ongoing control processes, it has undertaken an internal review that has resulted in the repricing of certain asset-backed positions in its Structured Credit Trading business within Investment Banking. The current total fair value reductions of these positions, which reflect significant adverse first quarter 2008 market developments, are estimated at approximately USD 2.85 billion (having an estimated net income impact of approximately USD 1.0 billion). In the first quarter to date, we estimate we remain profitable after giving effect to these reductions. The final determination of these reductions will depend on further results of our review and continuing market developments. We will also assess whether any portion of these reductions could affect 2007 results. Finally, our internal review, which has identified mismarkings and pricing errors by a small number of traders in certain positions in our Structured Credit Trading business, is continuing.

 

This disclosure is being made in connection with the closing, on February 19, 2008, of USD 2 billion 5.75% Subordinated Notes due 2018.

 

Information

Media Relations Credit Suisse, telephone +41 844 33 88 44, media.relations@credit-suisse.com

Investor Relations Credit Suisse, telephone +41 44 333 71 49, investor.relations@credit-suisse.com

 

Credit Suisse Group

As one of the world’s leading banks, Credit Suisse provides its clients with investment banking, private banking and asset management services worldwide. Credit Suisse offers advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 48,000 people. Credit Suisse’s parent company, Credit Suisse Group, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. Credit Suisse Group’s registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking and Non-GAAP Information

This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, in the future we, and others on our behalf, may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to the following:

—  Our plans, objectives or goals;

—  Our future economic performance or prospects;

—  The potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and

—  Assumptions underlying any such statements.

Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends” and “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable securities laws.

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes described or implied in forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include:

—  The ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets;

—  Market and interest rate fluctuations;

 


 

 

Media Release

 

 

February 19, 2008

 

 

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—      The strength of the global economy in general and the strength of the economies of the countries in which we conduct our operations in particular;

—      The ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us;

—      The effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, and currency fluctuations;

—      Political and social developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity;

—      The possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct ouroperations;

—  Operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to implement procedures properly;

—      Actions taken by regulators with respect to our business and practices in one or more of the countries in which we conduct our operations;

—  The effects of changes in laws, regulations or accounting policies or practices;

—  Competition in geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations;

—  The ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel;

—  The ability to maintain our reputation and promote our brand;

—  The ability to increase market share and control expenses;

—  Technological changes;

—      The timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users;

—      Acquisitions, including the ability to integrate acquired businesses successfully, and divestitures, including the ability to sell non-core assets;

—  The adverse resolution of litigation and other contingencies; and

—  Our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

 

We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. When evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, as well as the information set forth in our Form 20-F Item 3 - Key Information - Risk factors.

 


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP

 

 

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

February 19, 2008

 

By

/s/ Urs Rohner

 

 

 

 

      General Counsel*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Charles Naylor

 

 

 

 

      Head of Corporate Communications

 

 

 

 

 

 

*  Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.

 

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