Form 20-F
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Form 40-F
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG
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Paradeplatz 8
P.O. Box
CH-8070 Zurich
Switzerland
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Telephone +41 844 33 88 44
Fax +41 44 333 88 77
media.relations@credit-suisse.com
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4Q12 underlying* core pre-tax income of CHF 1,173 million, underlying* net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 816 million and underlying* return on equity of 9%
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4Q12 reported core pre-tax income of CHF 596 million, net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 397 million and return on equity of 4%, reflecting fair value charges on own debt of CHF 376 million before taxes due to an improvement in own credit spreads and other significant non-operating items
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Significantly stronger results in combined Private Banking & Wealth Management with pre-tax income of CHF 911 million compared to CHF 532 million in 4Q11
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Substantially improved results in Investment Banking with pre-tax income of CHF 298 million compared to a loss in 4Q11; with significant benefits from a focus on market-leading, high-return businesses
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21% of Group-wide net revenues generated as collaboration revenues from the integrated bank, exceeding KPI target of 18%-20%
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Capital: 4Q12 Look-through Swiss Core Capital ratio of 9.4% on a pro forma basis in line with target, on track to exceed end-2018
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requirement of 10% by mid-2013
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Balance sheet: Reduced total balance sheet assets by CHF 99 billion since end of 3Q12 to CHF 924 billion, substantially ahead in progress toward target of below CHF 900 billion by year-end 2013
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Risk-weighted assets: Basel III RWA reduced by CHF 77 billion since end of 3Q11 to CHF 293 billion, close to year-end 2013 target of below CHF 280 billion
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Achieved expense savings of CHF 2.0 billion, increasing 2013 interim target to CHF 3.2 billion and raising total cost run rate reduction target to CHF 4.4 billion by end-2015 versus adjusted* annualized 1H11 run rate
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in CHF million (unless otherwise stated)
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4Q12
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3Q12
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4Q11
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2012
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2011
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Reported income/(loss) before taxes (Core Results)
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596
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359
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(998)
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2,106
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2,749
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Underlying* income/(loss) before taxes (Core Results)
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1,173
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1,203
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(975)
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5,008
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2,371
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Reported net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders
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397
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254
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(637)
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1,483
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1,953
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Underlying* net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders
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816
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891
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(632)
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3,577
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1,797
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Diluted earnings per share (CHF)
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0.17
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0.16
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(0.62)
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0.90
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1.36
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Return on equity attributable to shareholders (annualized)
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4.4%
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2.9%
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(7.7)%
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4.3%
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6.0%
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Underlying* return on equity attributable to shareholders (annualized)
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8.7%
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9.6%
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(7.7)%
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10.0%
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5.5%
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Basel II.5 Tier 1 ratio (end of period)
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19.5%
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18.5%
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15.2%
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19.5%
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15.2%
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Basel II.5 Core Tier 1 ratio (end of period)
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15.6%
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14.7%
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10.7%
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15.6%
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10.7%
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FINMA leverage ratio (Basel II.5)
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5.8%
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5.2%
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4.6%
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5.8%
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4.6%
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Total book value per share (CHF)
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27.54
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27.60
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27.59
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27.54
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27.59
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Tangible book value per share (CHF)
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20.87
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20.73
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20.32
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20.87
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20.32
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Net revenues were stable compared to 3Q12, reflecting a significant increase in transaction- and performance-based revenues offset by lower other revenues. Net interest income and recurring commissions and fees were stable
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Wealth Management Clients with 4Q12 pre-tax income of CHF 490 million, down 2% compared to 3Q12 and with stable net revenues of CHF 2,209 million, despite continued pressure on the deposit margin and low levels of client activity
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Corporate & Institutional Clients with 4Q12 pre-tax income of CHF 238 million, up 11% from 3Q12, and with net revenues of CHF 547 million, up 8% from 3Q12 included higher recurring commission and fees
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Asset Management with 4Q12 with pre-tax income of CHF 183 million, down 18% from 3Q12, and with net revenues of CHF 578 million, down 6% from 3Q12 which included a CHF 140 million gain on the final sale of Aberdeen ownership interest, despite an increase in performance fees and carried interest in 4Q12
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Net new assets of CHF 6.8 billion in 4Q12
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Wealth Management Clients contributed net new assets of CHF 2.9 billion, particularly from emerging markets and from ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) client segment, partially offset by outflows in Western Europe
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Corporate & Institutional Clients contributed net new assets of CHF 1.1 billion
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Asset Management contributed net new assets of CHF 2.5 billion, with inflows in credit, index strategies and alternative investments, partially offset by outflows from fixed income products
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Total operating expenses of CHF 2,355 million in 4Q12, stable from 3Q12, as lower compensation and benefits, reflecting the efficiency measures, were offset by higher general and administrative expenses, mainly due to investments in IT infrastructure and seasonal expenses
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Achieved pre-tax income benefit of CHF 300 million for the full-year of 2012 from strategic initiatives
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Net revenues were 16% lower compared to 3Q12, reflecting year-end seasonality in some products
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Fixed income sales & trading with seasonally lower revenues of CHF 887 million, down 38% from 3Q12, given reduced December volumes across most businesses; maintained market leading positions in key franchises
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Equity sales & trading revenues of CHF 910 million, down 7% from 3Q12, reflecting continued muted client activity
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Continued strong underwriting and advisory revenues of CHF 982 million, up 14% from 3Q12, driven by robust global high yield issuance volumes and completed mergers & acquisition (M&A) activity
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Total operating expenses of CHF 2,364 million, down 12% from 3Q12, with continued progress on cost discipline; excluding certain litigation expenses of CHF 136 million recorded in 3Q12, operating expenses were down 8%
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2012 normalized* return on Basel III allocated capital for Investment Banking of 9%, compared to a negative return in 2011; 2012 normalized* return on Basel III allocated capital in ongoing businesses of 14%, with Fixed Income returns improved to Investment Banking division average
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Further material Basel III RWA reduction in 2012, down 23% to USD 187 billion, close to year-end 2013 target of USD 175 billion
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in CHF million
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4Q12
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3Q12
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4Q11
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Change in %
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Change in %
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vs. 3Q12
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vs. 4Q11
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Private Banking & Wealth Management
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Net revenues
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3,334
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3,310
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3,087
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1
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8
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Provision for credit losses
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68
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35
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74
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94
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(8)
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Total operating expenses
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2,355
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2,339
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2,481
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1
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(5)
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Income before taxes
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911
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936
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532
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(3)
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71
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Investment Banking
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Net revenues
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2,664
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3,184
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1,048
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(16)
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154
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Provision for credit losses
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2
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6
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23
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(67)
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(91)
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Total operating expenses
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2,364
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2,695
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2,453
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(12)
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(4)
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Income/(loss) before taxes
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298
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483
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(1,428)
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(38)
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in CHF million
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Core pre-tax income
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Income tax expense/
(benefit)
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Non-controlling interests
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Net income attributable to shareholders
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Return on equity
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4Q12
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2012
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4Q12
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2012
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4Q12
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2012
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4Q12
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2012
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4Q12
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2012
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Reported results
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596
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2,106
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193
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589
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6
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34
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397
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1,483
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4.4%
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4.3%
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Fair value losses from movement in own credit spreads1
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376
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2,939
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72
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678
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-
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304
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2,261
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Realignment costs
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285
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680
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95
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203
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190
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477
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Gain on sale of stake in Aberdeen Asset Management
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0
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(384)
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0
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(58)
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-
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0
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(326)
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Gain on sale of non-core business (Clariden Leu integration)
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0
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(41)
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0
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(4)
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-
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-
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0
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(37)
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Impairment of AMF and other losses
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30
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68
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12
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27
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-
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18
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41
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Gain on sale of real estate
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(151)
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(533)
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(31)
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(88)
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(120)
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(445)
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Significant IB litigation provisions
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0
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136
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0
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40
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-
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0
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96
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Gain on sale of Wincasa
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(45)
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(45)
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0
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0
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-
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-
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(45)
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(45)
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Losses on planned sale of certain private equity investments
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82
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82
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10
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10
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-
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-
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72
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72
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Underlying results
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1,173
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5,008
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351
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1,397
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6
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34
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816
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3,577
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8.7%
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10.0%
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1Fair value gains/losses on own liabilities are an element of fair value accounting under US GAAP. They reflect the volatility of the Group's credit spreads and, over the life of the respective liability, will result in no gains or losses.
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our plans, objectives or goals;
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our future economic performance or prospects;
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the potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and
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the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets;
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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 risk of continued slow economic recovery or downturn in the US or other developed countries in 2013 and beyond;
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the direct and indirect impacts of continuing deterioration or slow recovery in residential and commercial real estate markets;
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adverse rating actions by credit rating agencies in respect of sovereign issuers, structured credit products or other credit-related exposures;
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the ability to achieve our strategic objectives, including improved performance, reduced risks, lower costs, and more efficient use of capital;
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the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us;
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the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, and currency fluctuations;
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political and social developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity;
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the possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct our operations;
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operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to implement procedures properly;
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the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users;
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the adverse resolution of litigation and other contingencies;
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our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
09:00 Zurich / 08:00 London
Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, Auditorium, St. Peterstrasse 19, Zurich
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Speakers
Brady W. Dougan, Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse
David Mathers, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse
The presentations will be held in English.
Simultaneous interpreting (English/German)
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Internet
Live broadcast at: www.credit-suisse.com/results
Video playback available approximately two hours after the event
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Telephone
Live audio dial-in on +41 44 580 40 01 (Switzerland), +44 1452 565 510 (Europe) and
+1 866 389 9771 (US); ask for "Credit Suisse Group quarterly results".
Please dial in 10-15 minutes before the start of the presentation.
Telephone replay available approximately one hour after the event on +41 41 580 00 07 (Switzerland), +44 1452 550 000 (Europe) and +1 866 247 4222 (US); conference ID English - 90407243#, conference ID German - 90414084#.
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
10:30 Zurich / 09:30 London
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Speakers
Brady W. Dougan, Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse
David Mathers, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse
The presentations will be held in English.
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Audio webcast:
www.credit-suisse.com/results
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Telephone
Switzerland: +41 44 580 40 01
Europe: +44 1452 565 510
US: +1 866 389 9771
Reference: Credit Suisse Group quarterly results
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Q&A session
Following the presentations, you will have the opportunity to ask questions via the telephone conference.
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Playback
Replay available approximately two hours after the event by visiting: www.credit-suisse.com/results or by dialing: +41 41 580 00 07 (Switzerland), +44 1452 550 000 (Europe) and +1 866 247 4222 (US); conference ID: 90449264#.
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Consolidated statements of operations (unaudited) |
in | 4Q12 | 3Q12 | 4Q11 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||
Consolidated statements of operations (CHF million) | |||||||||||
Interest and dividend income | 4,843 | 4,923 | 5,093 | 22,105 | 23,002 | ||||||
Interest expense | (2,903) | (3,211) | (3,436) | (14,955) | (16,569) | ||||||
Net interest income | 1,940 | 1,712 | 1,657 | 7,150 | 6,433 | ||||||
Commissions and fees | 3,547 | 3,224 | 2,757 | 13,073 | 12,952 | ||||||
Trading revenues | (147) | (3) | (27) | 1,195 | 5,020 | ||||||
Other revenues | 460 | 911 | 101 | 2,548 | 1,820 | ||||||
Net revenues | 5,800 | 5,844 | 4,488 | 23,966 | 26,225 | ||||||
Provision for credit losses | 70 | 41 | 97 | 170 | 187 | ||||||
Compensation and benefits | 2,720 | 3,094 | 3,021 | 12,530 | 13,213 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 1,895 | 1,862 | 1,879 | 7,083 | 7,372 | ||||||
Commission expenses | 456 | 427 | 480 | 1,775 | 1,992 | ||||||
Total other operating expenses | 2,351 | 2,289 | 2,359 | 8,858 | 9,364 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 5,071 | 5,383 | 5,380 | 21,388 | 22,577 | ||||||
Income/(loss) before taxes | 659 | 420 | (989) | 2,408 | 3,461 | ||||||
Income tax expense/(benefit) | 193 | 101 | (397) | 589 | 671 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) | 466 | 319 | (592) | 1,819 | 2,790 | ||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 69 | 65 | 45 | 336 | 837 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to shareholders | 397 | 254 | (637) | 1,483 | 1,953 | ||||||
Earnings per share (CHF) | |||||||||||
Basic earnings/(loss) per share | 0.17 | 0.16 | (0.62) | 0.91 | 1.37 | ||||||
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share | 0.17 | 0.16 | (0.62) | 0.90 | 1.36 | ||||||
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Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited) |
end of | 4Q12 | 3Q12 | 4Q11 | ||||
Assets (CHF million) | |||||||
Cash and due from banks | 61,763 | 86,977 | 110,573 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 569 | 475 | – | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 1,750 | 1,116 | 1,396 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits with banks | 1,945 | 2,265 | 2,272 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 627 | 635 | 405 | ||||
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions | 183,455 | 204,260 | 236,963 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 113,664 | 126,721 | 158,673 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 117 | 0 | 19 | ||||
Securities received as collateral, at fair value | 30,045 | 32,338 | 30,191 | ||||
of which encumbered | 17,767 | 20,598 | 20,447 | ||||
Trading assets, at fair value | 256,399 | 288,583 | 279,553 | ||||
of which encumbered | 70,948 | 87,338 | 73,749 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 4,697 | 5,114 | 6,399 | ||||
Investment securities | 3,498 | 3,734 | 5,160 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 3,498 | 3,732 | 5,158 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 23 | 28 | 41 | ||||
Other investments | 12,022 | 13,111 | 13,226 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 8,994 | 10,062 | 9,751 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 2,289 | 2,314 | 2,346 | ||||
Net loans | 242,223 | 242,456 | 233,413 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 20,000 | 21,238 | 20,694 | ||||
of which encumbered | 535 | 588 | 471 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 6,053 | 7,022 | 5,940 | ||||
allowance for loan losses | (922) | (897) | (910) | ||||
Premises and equipment | 5,618 | 6,724 | 7,193 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 581 | 600 | 646 | ||||
Goodwill | 8,389 | 8,603 | 8,591 | ||||
Other intangible assets | 243 | 281 | 288 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 43 | 65 | 70 | ||||
Brokerage receivables | 45,768 | 54,630 | 43,446 | ||||
Other assets | 72,819 | 79,330 | 78,296 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 37,275 | 37,469 | 35,765 | ||||
of which encumbered | 1,495 | 1,723 | 2,255 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 14,536 | 14,837 | 13,002 | ||||
Total assets | 924,187 | 1,023,292 | 1,049,165 | ||||
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Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited) (continued) |
end of | 4Q12 | 3Q12 | 4Q11 | ||||
Liabilities and equity (CHF million) | |||||||
Due to banks | 31,014 | 40,696 | 40,147 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 3,413 | 3,060 | 2,721 | ||||
Customer deposits | 308,312 | 319,832 | 313,401 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 4,643 | 4,521 | 4,599 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 247 | 138 | 221 | ||||
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions | 132,721 | 168,924 | 176,559 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 108,784 | 132,791 | 136,483 | ||||
Obligation to return securities received as collateral, at fair value | 30,045 | 32,338 | 30,191 | ||||
Trading liabilities, at fair value | 90,816 | 113,933 | 127,760 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 125 | 1,211 | 1,286 | ||||
Short-term borrowings | 18,641 | 27,588 | 26,116 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 4,513 | 5,091 | 3,547 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 9,582 | 10,712 | 6,141 | ||||
Long-term debt | 148,134 | 149,719 | 162,655 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 65,384 | 65,018 | 70,366 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 14,532 | 14,027 | 14,858 | ||||
Brokerage payables | 64,676 | 68,512 | 68,034 | ||||
Other liabilities | 57,410 | 58,917 | 63,217 | ||||
of which reported at fair value | 26,871 | 29,509 | 31,092 | ||||
of which reported from consolidated VIEs | 1,228 | 1,187 | 746 | ||||
Total liabilities | 881,769 | 980,459 | 1,008,080 | ||||
Common shares | 53 | 53 | 49 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 23,636 | 23,273 | 21,796 | ||||
Retained earnings | 28,305 | 28,025 | 27,053 | ||||
Treasury shares, at cost | (459) | (471) | (90) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | (15,903) | (15,198) | (15,134) | ||||
Total shareholders' equity | 35,632 | 35,682 | 33,674 | ||||
Noncontrolling interests | 6,786 | 7,151 | 7,411 | ||||
Total equity | 42,418 | 42,833 | 41,085 | ||||
Total liabilities and equity | 924,187 | 1,023,292 | 1,049,165 | ||||
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG and CREDIT SUISSE AG
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(Registrant)
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By: | /s/ Brady W. Dougan Brady W. Dougan Chief Executive Officer Credit Suisse Group AG and Credit Suisse AG |
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/s/ David R. Mathers
David R. Mathers Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: February 7, 2013 | Credit Suisse Group AG and Credit Suisse AG |