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As Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration Nos. 333-46216;
333-46216-01;
333-46216-02
PROSPECTUS
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[UBS AG LOGO]
$1,500,000,000
UBS Preferred Funding Trust I
8.622% Noncumulative Trust Preferred Securities
representing a corresponding amount of
8.622% Noncumulative Company Preferred Securities
of
UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I
guaranteed on a subordinated basis by
UBS AG
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- - Each trust preferred security represents a corresponding amount of the
company preferred securities and related rights under the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee. Dividends and redemption and liquidation payments paid by UBS
Preferred Funding Company on the company preferred securities will pass
through UBS Preferred Funding Trust to you as distributions and redemption
and liquidation payments on the trust preferred securities.
- - The company preferred securities will pay semi-annual distributions on April
1 and October 1 of each year at a fixed rate per annum equal to 8.622%
through the dividend payment date in October 2010, and thereafter will pay
quarterly distributions on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each
year at a variable rate per annum equal to 3.07% above three-month LIBOR. The
company preferred securities are perpetual securities and do not have a
maturity date. UBS Preferred Funding Company may redeem the company preferred
securities on or after the dividend payment date in October 2010.
- - The company preferred securities will provide holders with rights to
distributions and redemption and liquidation payments that are similar to
those of the most senior ranking noncumulative perpetual preferred shares
issued directly by UBS AG that have financial terms equivalent to those of
the company preferred securities.
- - UBS AG will guarantee, on a subordinated basis, dividend, redemption and
liquidation payment obligations under the company preferred securities.
- - We have received approval to list the trust preferred securities on the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange in accordance with its rules.
SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 12 FOR RISKS RELATED TO AN INVESTMENT IN
THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES.
PROCEEDS TO
PRICE TO UNDERWRITING UBS PREFERRED
PUBLIC(1) DISCOUNT FUNDING TRUST
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Per Trust Preferred Security........................... $ 1,000 (2) $ 1,000
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Total.................................................. $1,500,000,000 (2) $1,500,000,000
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(1) Plus accrued dividends, if any, from the date of original issue.
(2) UBS Preferred Funding Trust will pay the underwriters compensation of $10
per trust preferred security and aggregate compensation of $15,000,000.
NEITHER THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES
COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THESE SECURITIES OR PASSED UPON THE
ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
This prospectus may be used in the initial sale of the trust preferred
securities. In addition, UBS Warburg LLC or any other affiliate controlled by
UBS may use this prospectus in a market-making transaction involving the trust
preferred securities after their initial sale. Unless the purchaser is informed
otherwise in the confirmation of sale, this prospectus is being used in a
market-making transaction.
We anticipate that the trust preferred securities will be ready for delivery in
book-entry form through The Depository Trust Company on or about 10 October
2000.
UBS Warburg LLC PaineWebber Incorporated
Credit Suisse First Boston
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Merrill Lynch & Co.
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Salomon Smith Barney
The date of this prospectus is 23 February 2001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Certain Terms......................... 2
Prospectus Summary.................... 3
Risk Factors.......................... 12
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-
Looking Information................. 16
UBS................................... 18
Capitalization of UBS................. 155
UBS Preferred Funding Trust I......... 156
UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I... 157
Use of Proceeds....................... 163
Description of Trust Preferred
Securities.......................... 164
Description of Company Preferred
Securities.......................... 171
Book-Entry Issuance of Trust Preferred
Securities.......................... 185
Description of UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee........................... 190
Description of Subordinated Notes of
UBS AG.............................. 195
Certain U.S. Tax Considerations....... 198
Certain Tax Considerations Under the
Laws of Switzerland................. 203
Certain ERISA Considerations.......... 205
Underwriting.......................... 207
Validity of the Securities............ 210
Experts............................... 210
Limitations on Enforcement of U.S.
Laws Against UBS AG, Its Management
and Others.......................... 210
General Information................... 211
Where You Can Find More Information... 213
Presentation of Financial
Information......................... 213
Financial Statements of UBS........... F-i
Third Quarter Results of UBS.......... A-i
Fourth Quarter Results of UBS......... B-i
CERTAIN TERMS
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In this prospectus:
- when we refer to "UBS AG," we mean UBS AG on a parent only basis.
- when we refer to "UBS," we mean UBS AG and its consolidated subsidiaries.
- when we refer to "PaineWebber," we mean Paine Webber Group Inc. and its
consolidated subsidiaries.
- when we refer to the "trust preferred securities," we mean the 8.622%
Noncumulative Trust Preferred Securities being issued by UBS Preferred
Funding Trust.
- when we refer to the "company preferred securities," we mean the 8.622%
Noncumulative Company Preferred Securities being issued by UBS Preferred
Funding Company to UBS Preferred Funding Trust in connection with the
offering of the trust preferred securities by UBS Preferred Funding
Trust.
- when we refer to "UBS Preferred Funding Trust," we mean UBS Preferred
Funding Trust I.
- when we refer to "UBS Preferred Funding Company," we mean UBS Preferred
Funding Company LLC I.
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Prospectus summary
THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY DOES NOT CONTAIN ALL THE INFORMATION THAT MAY BE IMPORTANT
TO YOU. YOU SHOULD READ THE ENTIRE PROSPECTUS BEFORE MAKING AN INVESTMENT
DECISION. YOU SHOULD PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE "RISK FACTORS" SECTION TO
DETERMINE WHETHER AN INVESTMENT IN THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES IS APPROPRIATE
FOR YOU.
INTRODUCTION
The trust preferred securities will provide you with rights to distributions and
redemption and liquidation payments that are similar to those to which you would
be entitled if you had purchased the most senior ranking noncumulative perpetual
preferred shares issued directly by UBS AG that have financial terms equivalent
to those of the company preferred securities. The diagram to the right outlines
the relationship among investors in the trust preferred securities, UBS
Preferred Funding Trust, UBS Preferred Funding Company and UBS AG following the
completion of the offering.
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will pass through to you any dividends, redemption
payments or liquidation payments that it receives from UBS Preferred Funding
Company on the company preferred securities.
UBS AG will guarantee, on a subordinated basis, dividend, redemption and
liquidation payment obligations under the company preferred securities.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will receive payments under the subordinated notes
issued by the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG and will pay dividends on the
company preferred securities that are similar to dividends that would be paid on
the most senior ranking noncumulative perpetual preferred shares issued directly
by UBS AG that have equivalent financial terms.
The capital raised in this offering will qualify as consolidated Tier 1 capital
for UBS under the relevant regulatory capital guidelines of the Swiss Federal
Banking Commission.
LOGO
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Parties to the offering
For a more complete description of UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding Trust and UBS
Preferred Funding Company, see "UBS," "UBS Preferred Funding Trust I," "UBS
Preferred Funding Company LLC I," "Use of Proceeds," "Capitalization of UBS AG"
and "Capital Ratios and Distributable Profits of UBS."
UBS AG
UBS AG is a global, integrated investment services firm and the leading bank in
Switzerland. UBS's business is managed through three main business groups and
its Corporate Center. The business groups are: UBS Switzerland, UBS Warburg and
UBS Asset Management. UBS's clients include international corporations, small
and medium sized businesses in Switzerland, governments and other public bodies,
financial institutions, market participants and individuals. UBS AG's ordinary
shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "UBS.N," on
the Zurich Stock Exchange under the symbol "UBSNZn.S" and on the Tokyo Stock
Exchange under the symbol "UBS.T".
On 3 November 2000, UBS acquired Paine Webber Group Inc. ("PaineWebber"), one of
the largest full-service securities and commodities firms in the United States.
UBS purchased all outstanding shares of PaineWebber stock for a combination of
cash and stock representing a total purchase price of $11.8 billion (based on
the UBS share price on 3 November 2000).
The principal executive offices of UBS AG are located at Bahnhofstrasse 45,
Zurich, Switzerland and Aeschenvorstadt I, Basel, Switzerland. Its telephone
numbers are 011-41-1-234-11-11 and 011-41-61-288-20-20.
UBS PREFERRED FUNDING TRUST I
UBS Preferred Funding Trust I is a Delaware statutory business trust. UBS
Preferred Funding Trust exists for the purpose of issuing the trust preferred
securities representing a corresponding amount of the company preferred
securities, together with related rights under the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee. UBS Preferred Funding Trust will pass the dividends it receives on
the company preferred securities through to you as distributions on the trust
preferred securities. UBS Preferred Funding Trust cannot engage in other
activities. The company preferred securities and the related rights under the
UBS AG subordinated guarantee will be the only assets of UBS Preferred Funding
Trust. UBS AG, Stamford branch, will pay directly all expenses and liabilities
of UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will be treated as a grantor trust for United States
federal income tax purposes. As a result, you will be treated as a beneficial
owner of interests in the company preferred securities and the related rights
under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee for United States federal income tax
purposes.
The principal executive offices of UBS Preferred Funding Trust are located at
c/o Wilmington Trust Company, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware
19890. Its telephone number is 302-651-1118.
UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY LLC I
UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I is a Delaware limited liability company. UBS
Preferred Funding Company exists for the purposes of acquiring and holding the
subordinated notes issued by the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG, or other
eligible investments, and issuing the company common securities and the company
preferred securities. UBS AG is purchasing all of the company common securities,
which represent 100% of the voting rights in UBS Preferred Funding Company,
subject to your limited right to elect additional directors as described below.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will apply the cash generated by the subordinated
notes and other eligible investments, if any, to pay dividends to UBS Preferred
Funding Trust, as holder of the company preferred securities,
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and UBS AG, as holder of the company common securities. UBS Preferred Funding
Company will be treated as a partnership for United States federal income tax
purposes.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will be managed by a board of directors having not
less than three and not more than five members. If the aggregate of unpaid
dividends equals or exceeds an amount equal to three semi-annual dividend
payments, you and the other holders of trust preferred securities will have the
right to elect two additional directors.
The principal executive offices of UBS Preferred Funding Company are located at
The Corporation Trust Company, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
Its telephone number is 302-658-7581.
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The offering
For a more complete description of the trust preferred securities, the company
preferred securities, the UBS AG subordinated guarantee and the subordinated
notes, see "Description of Trust Preferred Securities," "Description of Company
Preferred Securities," "Book-Entry Issuance of Trust Preferred Securities,"
"Description of UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee" and "Description of Subordinated
Notes of UBS AG."
SECURITIES OFFERED
Each trust preferred security represents a corresponding amount of the company
preferred securities and related rights under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee.
The trust preferred securities will be issued in denominations of $1,000
liquidation amount and whole-number multiples of $1,000, and the company
preferred securities will be issued in denominations of $1,000 liquidation
preference and whole-number multiples of $1,000. The aggregate liquidation
amount of the trust preferred securities is $1,500,000,000 and the aggregate
liquidation preference of the company preferred securities is $1,500,000,000.
DIVIDENDS
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will pass through the dividends it receives on the
company preferred securities as distributions on the trust preferred securities.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will pay dividends on the company preferred
securities from the date of their initial issuance on a noncumulative basis.
These dividends will be payable on the liquidation preference of the company
preferred securities:
- semi-annually in arrears on the first business day on or after April 1 and
October 1 of each year at a fixed rate per annum equal to 8.622%, beginning
1 April 2001 and ending 1 October 2010, calculated on the basis of a
360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months, and
- thereafter quarterly in arrears on the first business day on or after
January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year at a variable rate
per annum equal to 3.07% above three-month LIBOR, calculated on the basis
of the actual number of days elapsed in a 360-day year.
UBS Preferred Funding Company's obligation to pay dividends is subject to
provisions that generally require UBS Preferred Funding Company to pay full or
proportional dividends on the company preferred securities when UBS AG pays
dividends on UBS AG ordinary shares or on other securities of UBS AG that rank
equally with or junior to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee of the company
preferred securities. As described below, UBS Preferred Funding Company will be
required to pay dividends on the company preferred securities in some
circumstances, will be prohibited from paying dividends on the company preferred
securities in other circumstances, and, when not required to pay or prohibited
from paying dividends, will have discretion as to whether to pay dividends on
the company preferred securities. Because UBS AG paid dividends on its ordinary
shares in 26 April 2000, dividends on the company preferred securities will be
mandatory (as described below) through the dividend payment date in April, 2001.
The following text outlines the criteria for determining whether and the extent
to which UBS Preferred Funding Company will be required to pay dividends on the
company preferred securities or will be prohibited from paying dividends on the
company preferred securities:
Is there a capital limitation on UBS AG? Unless the Swiss Federal Banking
Commission expressly permits otherwise, if on a dividend payment date UBS AG is
not in compliance with the Swiss Federal Banking Commission's minimum capital
adequacy requirements applicable to UBS AG, or would not be in compliance
because of a payment of dividends on the company preferred securities, UBS
Preferred Funding Company will not pay dividends on the company preferred
securities under any circumstances. For a discussion of UBS's capital resources
relative to applicable guidelines, see "UBS --
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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations -- Capital Resources." We refer to this restriction as a capital
limitation.
Are dividends mandatory? Unless there is a capital limitation, the payment of
full dividends by UBS Preferred Funding Company on the company preferred
securities will be mandatory during the one-year period beginning on and
including each date on which:
- UBS AG declares or pays a dividend or makes any other payment or
distribution on any shares or other securities that, in a liquidation of
UBS AG, rank junior to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee of the company
preferred securities; or
- UBS AG or any of its subsidiaries redeems, repurchases (except for its
trading account) or otherwise acquires any shares or other securities that,
in a liquidation of UBS AG, rank equally with or junior to the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee of the company preferred securities.
The payment of proportional dividends by UBS Preferred Funding Company on the
company preferred securities will be mandatory on any date, whether or not a
regularly scheduled dividend payment date, on which UBS AG or any of its
subsidiaries pays a dividend or makes any other payment or distribution on any
shares or other securities that, in a liquidation of UBS AG, rank equally with
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee of the company preferred securities if, on the
dividend payment dates leading up to the payment or distribution on the equally
ranking securities, dividends were paid on the company preferred securities in a
lower percentage than are being paid on the equally ranking securities.
Unless there is a capital limitation, UBS Preferred Funding Company will be
required to pay dividends that are mandatory whether or not:
- UBS AG delivers a notice limiting dividends,
- UBS AG has available distributable profits, or
- interest is paid on the subordinated notes or other eligible investments.
Does UBS AG have available distributable profits? Available distributable
profits are the pro rata proportion (from among all shares and other securities
issued by UBS AG that rank equally with the UBS AG subordinated guarantee of the
company preferred securities) of profits that may be distributed in accordance
with Swiss law. Currently, distributable profits include the total of current
profit, profit brought forward and freely available reserves as reflected in the
most recent audited unconsolidated balance sheet and statement of appropriation
of retained earnings of UBS AG.
Unless required to pay mandatory dividends, UBS Preferred Funding Company will
not pay dividends on the company preferred securities in excess of UBS AG's
available distributable profits.
When are dividends discretionary? The payment of dividends by UBS Preferred
Funding Company on the company preferred securities is discretionary if the
capital limitation does not apply, dividends are not mandatory as described
above, and UBS AG has sufficient available distributable profits. In that case,
UBS Preferred Funding Company will pay dividends on the company preferred
securities at the specified rate unless, on or before the tenth business day
immediately preceding a dividend payment date, UBS AG gives notice to UBS
Preferred Funding Company that UBS Preferred Funding Company must pay no
dividends or less than full dividends, in which case dividends will be due and
payable only in the amount specified in the notice. UBS AG may deliver such a
notice in its sole discretion and for any reason, except that such a notice
shall have no effect where dividends are mandatory as described above.
When does the dividend preference shift from the company preferred securities to
the company common securities? The company preferred securities ordinarily will
rank senior to the company common securities as to the payment of dividends.
However, the dividend preference of the company preferred securities may, at UBS
AG's option, shift to the company common securities on dividend
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payment dates to the extent that no mandatory dividend payment amount is then
required to be paid on the company preferred securities. If UBS AG does this,
the corresponding interest payments or other income received by UBS Preferred
Funding Company on the subordinated notes or its other eligible investments may
be returned as dividends to UBS AG as holder of the company common securities
before any dividends are paid on the company preferred securities.
WITHHOLDING TAXES
Generally, UBS Preferred Funding Company will pay additional amounts on full or
proportional mandatory dividends otherwise due and payable so that the net
amount received by you will not be reduced by the withholding of certain taxes
or other government charges.
However, UBS Preferred Funding Company will not pay any additional amounts if
the taxes or governmental charges are withheld because you:
- are connected, other than as a holder of trust preferred securities, to
Switzerland or the Cayman Islands if it is the jurisdiction that requires
the withholding of the taxes or charges, or
- have not filed an appropriate declaration stating that you are not a
resident of and do not have a connection with Switzerland or the Cayman
Islands if it is the jurisdiction that requires the withholding of the
taxes or charges, or a similar claim for exemption, if we have given you
the opportunity to do so.
REDEMPTION
UBS Preferred Funding Company may redeem the company preferred securities, in
whole or in part, on any dividend payment date on or after the dividend payment
date regularly scheduled to occur in October 2010. In that case, you will
receive a redemption price equal to unpaid mandatory dividends, other unpaid
definitive dividends (for example, discretionary dividends that became due and
payable because UBS AG did not deliver a notice to pay no dividends), current
accrued dividends (whether or not declared) and the liquidation preference of
your company preferred securities.
UBS Preferred Funding Company may not redeem the company preferred securities
before the dividend payment date regularly scheduled to occur in October 2010,
unless an event occurs that results in an adverse consequence for the tax or
capital treatment of the company preferred securities, or for the investment
company status of UBS Preferred Funding Company or UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
If the circumstance giving rise to redemption arises out of a change in tax law
that results in the imposition of tax on UBS Preferred Funding Trust or UBS
Preferred Funding Company or the imposition of withholding tax on payment of
dividends on the company preferred securities, distributions on the trust
preferred securities or interest on the subordinated notes, then you will
receive a redemption price as described above. If the redemption arises from the
other special events, including adverse tax consequences not arising out of a
change in tax law, you will receive a redemption price equal to unpaid mandatory
dividends, other unpaid definitive dividends, current accrued dividends (whether
or not declared) and a make whole amount equal to the greater of the liquidation
preference and the sum of the net present value of scheduled dividends and the
liquidation preference through October 2010.
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will pass through the redemption payments it
receives on the company preferred securities to redeem a corresponding amount of
the trust preferred securities.
Any redemption of the company preferred securities must comply with applicable
regulatory requirements, including the prior approval of the Swiss Federal
Banking Commission if then required under applicable guidelines or policies of
the Swiss Federal Banking Commission. The Swiss Federal Banking Commission in
its discretion may impose conditions on its approval of any proposed redemption
of the company preferred securities.
You may not require redemption of the company preferred securities at any time.
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LIQUIDATION
If UBS AG is liquidated, UBS Preferred Funding Company will be liquidated. So
long as the company preferred securities are outstanding, UBS AG will not cause
UBS Preferred Funding Company to liquidate unless UBS AG is also liquidating.
If UBS Preferred Funding Company is liquidated, you will be entitled to receive
an amount equal to unpaid mandatory dividends, other unpaid definitive
dividends, current accrued dividends (whether or not declared) and the
liquidation preference of your company preferred securities. However, any
liquidating distributions that you receive will be substantially the same as,
but not greater than, those to which you would be entitled if you had purchased
the most senior ranking noncumulative perpetual preferred shares issued directly
by UBS AG that have financial terms equivalent to those of the company preferred
securities.
BOOK-ENTRY ISSUANCE OF THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will initially issue the trust preferred securities
only in book-entry form through The Depository Trust Company.
You may withdraw the company preferred securities represented by your trust
preferred securities from UBS Preferred Funding Trust and hold the company
preferred securities directly. If you hold the company preferred securities
directly, you must hold the company preferred securities in certificated form.
If you hold the company preferred securities directly, then you may exercise
directly the associated rights under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee, and any
rights under the limited liability company agreement of UBS Preferred Funding
Company in respect of the company preferred securities, including any rights to
elect additional directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company.
THE UBS AG SUBORDINATED GUARANTEE
UBS AG will unconditionally guarantee, on a subordinated basis, the payment by
UBS Preferred Funding Company of any mandatory dividends on the company
preferred securities or dividends that have become definitive because UBS AG has
sufficient available distributable profits to pay out dividends and has not
delivered to UBS Preferred Funding Company an instruction not to pay dividends.
UBS AG will also unconditionally guarantee, on a subordinated basis, the
redemption price payable with respect to any company preferred securities called
for redemption by UBS Preferred Funding Company and the payment by UBS Preferred
Funding Company on its liquidation of an amount sufficient to provide you with
the distributions described under "Liquidation" above.
THE SUBORDINATED NOTES
The subordinated notes are undated and will have an aggregate principal amount
of $1,500,000,000. The subordinated notes are general unsecured debt obligations
of UBS AG and the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG and, in liquidation of UBS AG,
will rank subordinate and junior to all indebtedness of UBS AG except for
indebtedness that by its terms expressly ranks equally with the subordinated
notes. Interest payable under the subordinated notes will be calculated at the
same rate and payable on the same dates as dividends payable under the company
preferred securities. UBS AG will not pay interest on the subordinated notes if
UBS AG is not solvent.
USE OF PROCEEDS
- UBS Preferred Funding Trust will use the proceeds from the offering of the
trust preferred securities to purchase the company preferred securities
from UBS Preferred Funding Company.
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- UBS Preferred Funding Company will use the proceeds from the offering of
the company preferred securities to purchase the subordinated notes issued
by the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG.
- UBS AG will use the proceeds from the issuance of the subordinated notes
for general corporate purposes, including paying certain expenses relating
to the offering, and possibly funding a portion of the purchase price of
PaineWebber.
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the information under "Risk Factors," together
with the other information contained in this prospectus, before purchasing any
trust preferred securities.
RATINGS
Moody's Investors Service, Inc. has rated both the trust preferred securities
and the company preferred securities aa2 and Standard & Poor's Rating Services
has rated both the trust preferred securities and the company preferred
securities AA-. Each of these ratings reflects only the view of the applicable
rating agency at the time the rating was issued, and any explanation of the
significance of a rating may be obtained only from the rating agency. There is
no assurance that a credit rating will remain in effect for any given period of
time or that a rating will not be lowered, suspended or withdrawn entirely by
the applicable rating agency, if in that rating agency's judgment, circumstances
so warrant.
LISTING
We have received approval to list the trust preferred securities on the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange in accordance with its rules.
GOVERNING LAW
The constituent documents of UBS Preferred Funding Trust and UBS Preferred
Funding Company, the trust preferred securities and the company preferred
securities will be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States
of America. The subordinated notes and the UBS AG subordinated guarantee will be
governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States of America.
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
The following table sets forth UBS AG's ratio of earnings to fixed charges, for
the periods indicated.
SIX MONTHS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER ENDED 30 JUNE
1997 1998 1999 1999 2000
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INTERNAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ("IAS")(1)
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(2)........ 0.95 1.11 1.25 1.36 1.28
US GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
("GAAP")(1)
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(3)........ x 0.80 1.14 x 1.16
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(1) The ratio is provided using both IAS and US GAAP values, as the ratio is
materially different between the two accounting standards. No US GAAP
information is provided for 31 December 1997 and 30 June 1999 as a U.S.
GAAP reconciliation was not required for those periods.
(2) The deficiency in the coverage of fixed charges by earnings before fixed
charges at 31 December 1997 of CHF 851 million is due to restructuring
charges of CHF 7,000 million charged in that period. Without that charge
the ratio would have been 1.36.
(3) The deficiency in the coverage of fixed charges by earnings before fixed
charges at 31 December 1998 of CHF 5,319 million is due to restructuring
charges of CHF 3,982 million under US GAAP, as well as CHF 1,706 million of
pre-tax losses from significant financial events (gain on sale of BSI,
provision for WWII litigation, and trading losses on LTCM and GED) charged
for that period. Without those charges the ratio would have been 1.01.
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Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the following information, together with the other
information contained in this prospectus, before purchasing any trust preferred
securities in this offering.
YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE DIVIDENDS IF UBS AG'S FINANCIAL CONDITION WERE TO
DETERIORATE.
If UBS AG's financial condition were to deteriorate, UBS Preferred Funding
Company and the holders of trust preferred securities could suffer direct and
materially adverse consequences, including elimination or reduction of
noncumulative dividends on the company preferred securities (and consequently
elimination or reduction of the pass through of such dividends as distributions
on the trust preferred securities) and, if UBS AG were liquidated (whether
voluntarily or involuntarily), loss by the holders of trust preferred securities
of their entire investment.
YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE DIVIDENDS BECAUSE UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY WILL BE
PROHIBITED FROM PAYING DIVIDENDS ON THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES UNDER
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND WILL HAVE DISCRETION AS TO WHETHER TO PAY DIVIDENDS ON
THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES.
If on a dividend payment date UBS AG is not in compliance with the Swiss Federal
Banking Commission's capital adequacy requirements applicable to UBS AG, UBS
Preferred Funding Company will not pay dividends under any circumstances
(including whether or not funds subsequently become available), even if a full
or proportional dividend is otherwise mandatory. For a discussion of UBS's
capital resources relative to applicable guidelines, see "UBS--Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Capital Resources." UBS Preferred Funding Company will not pay
dividends exceeding UBS AG's available distributable profits, except for
mandatory dividends. Except when payment of full or proportional dividends is
mandatory or dividends are prohibited by a capital limitation or prohibited or
restricted because UBS AG does not have available distributable profits,
dividends on the company preferred securities are payable at the discretion of
UBS AG and noncumulative. If discretionary dividends on the company preferred
securities for any dividend period are not paid, UBS Preferred Funding Trust, as
holder of company preferred securities (and, accordingly, investors in the trust
preferred securities), will not be entitled to receive dividends whether or not
funds are or subsequently become available.
YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON RECEIVING DIVIDENDS THAT ARE NOT MANDATORY BECAUSE UBS
AG MAY ELECT TO SHIFT THE DIVIDEND PREFERENCE FROM THE COMPANY PREFERRED
SECURITIES TO THE COMPANY COMMON SECURITIES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF FULL OR
PROPORTIONAL MANDATORY DIVIDENDS.
UBS Preferred Funding Company's Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company
Agreement, which we sometimes refer to as its LLC Agreement, will provide that,
except to the extent of full or proportional mandatory dividends, the dividend
preference of the company preferred securities may at UBS AG's option shift to
the company common securities on any dividend payment date. As a result, the
corresponding interest payment received by UBS Preferred Funding Company on the
subordinated notes or other eligible investments may be returned as dividends to
UBS AG, as holder of company common securities, before any dividends are paid on
the company preferred securities.
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UBS AG IS NOT OBLIGATED TO MAKE PAYMENTS UNDER THE UBS AG SUBORDINATED GUARANTEE
UNLESS IT FIRST MAKES OTHER REQUIRED PAYMENTS.
UBS AG's obligations under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee are unsecured and
rank subordinate and junior in right of payment to all of UBS AG's other
liabilities, except for liabilities that rank equally with the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee. This means that if UBS AG fails to pay any liability
that is senior to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee, it may not make payments on
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee. As of 30 June 2000, UBS AG had CHF 509
billion of other debt obligations that are senior to UBS AG's obligations under
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee.
Also, if UBS AG is bankrupt or liquidates or dissolves, UBS AG or its trustee
will use assets of UBS AG to satisfy all liabilities ranking senior to the UBS
AG subordinated guarantee before making payments on the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee. Parity obligations will share equally in payment with the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee if UBS AG does not have sufficient funds to make full
payments on all of them. The entitlement of the holders of company preferred
securities under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee in a liquidation of UBS AG
will be substantially the same as, and no greater than, the claim such holders
would have been entitled to if they had purchased the most senior ranking
noncumulative perpetual preferred shares issued directly by UBS AG that have
financial terms equivalent to those of the company preferred securities.
UBS PREFERRED FUNDING TRUST MAY REDEEM THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES IF CERTAIN
ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OCCUR AS A RESULT OF THE APPLICATION OF SWISS OR U.S.
REGULATIONS OR TAX OR INVESTMENT COMPANY LAW AND CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE
SATISFIED.
If certain consequences occur, which are more fully described below in this
prospectus, as a result of application of Swiss or U.S. regulations or tax or
investment company law and certain other conditions that are more fully
described below are satisfied, UBS Preferred Funding Company could redeem the
company preferred securities before the dividend payment date in October 2010.
If the company preferred securities are redeemed, UBS Preferred Funding Trust
will redeem the trust preferred securities. The redemption price is described
below under "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Redemption." You may
be unable to reinvest the proceeds of a redemption at a yield comparable to the
yield you are receiving on the trust preferred securities.
YOU COULD SUFFER ADVERSE TAX AND LIQUIDITY CONSEQUENCES IF UBS AG LIQUIDATES UBS
PREFERRED FUNDING TRUST AND DISTRIBUTES THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES TO YOU.
UBS AG has the right to liquidate UBS Preferred Funding Trust in some
circumstances. If UBS AG exercises this right, the company preferred securities
will be distributed to you in an amount corresponding to the amount of trust
preferred securities you hold. If the company trust preferred securities are
distributed to you:
- - you will receive reports of your income in respect of the company preferred
securities on Schedule K-1,
- - the company preferred securities will be in definitive certificated form and
will not be eligible for trading through DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream,
- - the trading value of the company preferred securities you receive may be
lower than the trading value of the trust preferred securities, and, as a
result, you may receive a lower return upon the sale of the company preferred
securities, and
- - you may incur an additional tax liability in excess of what you originally
contemplated. Under current U.S. federal income tax law, a distribution of
company preferred securities to you on the dissolution of UBS Preferred
Funding Trust should not be a taxable event to you. However, if UBS
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Preferred Funding Trust is characterized for U.S. federal income tax purposes
as an association taxable as a corporation at the time it is dissolved or if
there is a change in law, the distribution of company preferred securities
may be a taxable event to you.
YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS OR REDEMPTION PAYMENTS IF THE SWISS FEDERAL
BANKING COMMISSION RESTRICTS THE OPERATIONS OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY.
The Swiss Federal Banking Commission could make determinations in the future
with respect to UBS AG that could adversely affect UBS Preferred Funding
Company's ability to make distributions to the holders of company preferred
securities or to redeem the company preferred securities. For example, the Swiss
Federal Banking Commission could impose regulatory capital requirements that
cause, or otherwise request or instruct UBS AG to cause, UBS Preferred Funding
Company not to pay dividends on or redeem the company preferred securities at
times when UBS Preferred Funding Company otherwise is entitled to do so.
BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIMITED VOTING RIGHTS AND UBS AG IS INVOLVED IN VIRTUALLY EVERY
ASPECT OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY'S EXISTENCE, YOU COULD SUFFER ADVERSE
CONSEQUENCES FROM UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY ACTING CONTRARY TO YOUR
INTERESTS.
The company preferred securities will be non-voting, expect in the limited cases
described under "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Voting Rights."
UBS AG is involved in virtually every aspect of UBS Preferred Funding Company's
existence. UBS AG will be the sole holder of the company common securities. As
holder of all outstanding company common securities, UBS AG will have the right
to elect all directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company except for the situation
where the holders of company preferred securities have the right to elect two
directors as described under "Description of Company Preferred
Securities--Voting Rights." The initial (and UBS Preferred Funding Company
anticipates that all future) directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company will
also be directors or employees of UBS AG or its affiliates. Conflicts of
interest may arise between the discharge by such individuals of their duties as
directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company, on the one hand, and as directors or
employees of UBS AG and its affiliates, on the other hand.
Decisions with respect to enforcement of the subordinated notes issued by the
Cayman Islands Branch of UBS AG and actions to be taken by UBS Preferred Funding
Company upon a default by UBS AG under them will be made by the board of
directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company by majority vote. There can be no
assurance that, under any circumstances, enforcement action will be taken by UBS
Preferred Funding Company with respect to a default under the subordinated
notes. However, UBS AG's failure to perform its obligations under the
subordinated notes will not relieve it of its obligations under the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee. See "Description of UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee."
UBS AG and its affiliates may have interests which are different from those of
UBS Preferred Funding Company. As a result, conflicts of interest may arise with
respect to transactions, including UBS Preferred Funding Company's
administration of the subordinated notes.
UBS Preferred Funding Company and UBS AG intend that any agreements and
transactions between UBS Preferred Funding Company, on the one hand, and UBS AG
or its affiliates, on the other hand, be established in good faith and, to the
extent deemed advisable by UBS AG, reflect arm's-length terms for such types of
transactions. The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company requires that
certain actions of UBS Preferred Funding Company be approved by the holders of
company preferred securities; this requirement is also intended to ensure fair
dealings between UBS Preferred Funding Company and UBS AG and its affiliates.
However, there can be no assurance that such agreements or
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transactions will be on terms as favorable to UBS Preferred Funding Company as
those that could have been obtained from unaffiliated third parties.
WE CANNOT GIVE YOU ANY ASSURANCE AS TO THE MARKET PRICES FOR THE TRUST PREFERRED
SECURITIES OR THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES.
We cannot give you any assurance as to the market prices for the trust preferred
securities or the company preferred securities because there is no prior market
for these securities. In addition, because the trust preferred securities are
deeply subordinated securities and payment of dividends on the company preferred
securities may be limited by the capital limitation or by lack of sufficient
available distributable profits, the market prices of the trust preferred
securities or company preferred securities, as applicable, may be more volatile
than other securities not having such provisions.
Although the underwriters of the trust preferred securities have informed UBS
Preferred Funding Company and UBS AG that they intend to make a market in the
trust preferred securities, the underwriters are not obligated to do so, and any
such market-making activity will be subject to the limits imposed by applicable
law and may be interrupted or discontinued at any time.
YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER CERTAIN MISSED PAYMENTS BECAUSE OF THE
NONCUMULATIVE NATURE OF DIVIDENDS ON THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES AND
RELATED DISTRIBUTIONS ON THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES.
If UBS Preferred Funding Company does not make a payment or only makes a partial
payment on a dividend payment date as a result of a capital limitation, a lack
of available distributable profits or a properly delivered "no dividend
instruction," you will not be entitled to recover that missed payment.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Information
This prospectus contains forward-looking information. The Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking
information to encourage companies to provide prospective information about
themselves without fear of litigation so long as the information is identified
as forward looking and is accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements
identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected in the information. Forward-looking information
is indicated by the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "believes,"
"should," "could," "intends," "estimates" and "may," or other comparable
language. We identify the following important factors that could cause UBS's
actual results to differ materially from any results that might be projected by
UBS in forward-looking information. All of these factors are difficult to
predict, and many are beyond the control of UBS. Accordingly, although we
believe that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking information are
reasonable, there can be no assurance that those assumptions will approximate
actual experience.
The important factors include, among others, the following:
- - general economic conditions, including prevailing interest rates and
performance of financial markets, which may affect UBS's ability to sell its
products,
- - the market value of UBS's investments,
- - UBS's and PaineWebber's ability to achieve anticipated cost savings and
efficiencies from their merger, to integrate their sales and distribution
channels in a timely manner and to retain their key employees,
- - changes in federal tax laws, which could adversely affect the tax advantages
of certain of UBS's products and subject it to increased taxation,
- - industry consolidation and competition,
- - changes affecting the banking industry generally and UBS AG's banking
operations specifically, including asset quality,
- - increasing levels of competition in emerging markets and general competitive
factors, locally, nationally, regionally and globally, and
- - changes in currency exchange rates, including the exchange rate for the Swiss
franc into U.S. dollars.
You should also consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents
filed by UBS with the SEC, including UBS's most recent Annual Report on Form
20-F for the fiscal year ended 31 December 1999. We have no obligation to update
forward-looking information to reflect actual results.
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Recent Developments
THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
On 28 November 2000, we announced our results for the third quarter of 2000, and
on 22 February 2001, we announced our results for the fourth quarter of 2000.
These results, and certain changes to the composition of the Board of Directors
and senior management, are set forth in an appendix to this prospectus,
beginning on page A-i and page B-i, respectively.
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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Mission
The UBS mission is to:
- provide clients with superior value-added investment services;
- provide above average rewards to shareholders;
- be an employer of choice; and
- be a good corporate citizen.
Overview
UBS is a global, integrated investment services firm and the leading bank in
Switzerland. UBS's business is managed through three main business groups and
UBS's Corporate Center. The business groups are:
- UBS Switzerland;
- UBS Warburg; and
- UBS Asset Management.
The philosophy of UBS's business model is that each of the business groups holds
primary responsibility for managing relationships with well-defined client
segments, while ensuring appropriate access to the products and services of the
entire Group. UBS's clients include international corporations, small- and
medium-sized businesses in Switzerland, governments and other public bodies,
financial institutions, market participants and individuals. Individuals include
high net worth individuals, affluent clients and retail customers. UBS provides
its clients with a broad range of products and services. These include:
- wealth management services;
- investment funds;
- corporate advisory (mergers and acquisitions) services;
- equity and debt underwriting;
- securities and financial market research;
- securities and derivatives sales and trading;
- structured risk management;
- retail, commercial and transaction banking in Switzerland;
- asset management; and
- private equity funds.
Each of the business groups is one of the leaders in its field. UBS has the
world's largest private banking business and is a leading global asset manager,
as measured by assets under management. UBS Warburg is among the leading
corporate and institutional investment banks, and it is differentiated by its
European roots. UBS is the leading retail and commercial bank in Switzerland.
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UBS's Corporate Center encompasses Group level functions that cannot be
delegated to the business groups.
All of UBS's business groups work together in an integrated investment services
firm. UBS believes this allows it to provide several types of services to its
clients, resulting in additional profits. Examples of inter-group synergies
include:
- - UBS Warburg provides research, securities brokerage and foreign exchange
execution services to clients of UBS Switzerland.
- - UBS Switzerland and UBS Warburg banking clients also have the opportunity to
invest in UBS Capital and UBS Asset Management funds.
- - UBS Asset Management researches and recommends the asset allocation
strategies employed by UBS Warburg and UBS Switzerland, in particular with
respect to investment funds.
- - Technology and premises infrastructure, operations and other support services
are generally shared between all business groups in a given country,
especially in Switzerland.
Set forth below is summary information relating to UBS.
FOR THE SIX MONTHS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
ENDED 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
(CHF in millions, except per share data)
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Operating income................................. 18,557 15,102 28,425 22,247
Operating expenses............................... 12,997 10,071 20,532 18,376
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Operating profit before tax and minority
interests...................................... 5,560 5,031 7,893 3,871
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Net profit....................................... 4,268 3,859 6,153 2,972
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Basic earnings per share......................... 10.91 9.38 15.20 7.33
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(at period end)
Total assets..................................... 946,307 898,888 861,282..
Shareholders' equity............................. 31,876 30,608 28,794
Assets under management (CHF billion)(2)......... 1,711 1,744 1,572
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
(2) Assets under management is defined as third-party on- and off-balance sheet
assets for which UBS has investment responsibility, as well as deposits and
current accounts. This includes discretionary assets (deposited with UBS or
externally), where UBS has a mandate to invest and manage the assets, as
well as advisory assets. The major product categories of assets under
management are mutual funds, securities (bonds and equities) and deposit and
current accounts.
UBS's financial stability stems from the fact that it is one of the most well
capitalized banks in the world. UBS believes that this financial strength is a
key part of the value proposition offered to both clients and investors. The
long-term credit ratings assigned to UBS by rating agencies are set out below.
AT AT AT
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Moody's, New York................ Aa1 Aa1 Aa1
Fitch/IBCA, London............... AAA AAA AAA
Standard & Poor's, New York...... AA+ AA+ AA+
Thomson BankWatch, New York...... AA AA AA
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Each of these ratings reflects only the view of the applicable rating agency at
the time the rating was issued, and any explanation of the significance of such
rating may be obtained only from such rating agency. There is no assurance that
any such credit rating will remain in effect for any given period of time or
that such rating will not be lowered, suspended or withdrawn entirely by the
applicable rating agency, if in such rating agency's judgment, circumstances so
warrant. Moody's announced on 28 April 2000 that it had changed its outlook for
its long-term rating of UBS AG from stable to negative.
Strategy
UBS seeks to grow the profitability and enhance the efficiency of all of its
businesses, while continuously improving the provision of products and services
to its clients. UBS will build its franchise either through investments in
internal growth or, where appropriate, through selected acquisitions, such as
the merger with PaineWebber. UBS believes that its business model and its recent
history of embracing and managing change will enable flexible responses to the
rapid and unpredictable changes taking place in the financial services industry.
In order to maintain an edge in the highly competitive markets in which UBS
operates, UBS will continue to make ongoing investments in top quality staff and
technology.
In addition to the delivery of products and services through traditional
channels, UBS is strengthening its e-commerce initiatives. UBS's business groups
are well advanced in formulating and implementing their e-commerce strategies.
- - UBS Switzerland will invest CHF 90-100 million annually over the next few
years to extend its electronic banking and mobile phone banking initiatives.
Since April 2000, a single unit has been responsible for handling all the
business group's e-banking activities with its primary goal being to bring
personalized service to private clients. A further goal is to expand
relationships with active online clients, strengthening cross-selling in the
process.
- - UBS Warburg has launched its web-based business-to-business solution,
Investment Banking On-Line or "IBOL". From the IBOL homepage, corporate and
institutional clients can access services and content electronically and link
to execution capabilities across all product areas.
Background
On 29 June 1998, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation merged to
form UBS. Union Bank of Switzerland was created by the merger of two Swiss
regional banks in 1912; these two Swiss regional banks can trace their history
back to 1862 and 1863. Swiss Bank Corporation was incorporated in Basel in 1872
and its history can be traced back to the creation of "Bankverein" from six
private banking houses in 1854.
Prior to the 1998 merger, Union Bank of Switzerland developed primarily through
internal growth, although it made certain significant acquisitions such as
Phillips & Drew in 1985. Swiss Bank Corporation expanded mainly through
acquisitions. These included the acquisitions of:
- - O'Connor & Associates, a group of affiliated firms specializing in the trading
of options and other derivative instruments (1992);
- - Brinson Partners, a leading institutional investment management firm in terms
of assets under management (1995);
- - the investment banking operating subsidiaries of S.G. Warburg Group p.l.c.
(1995); and
- - Dillon Read & Co., Inc., a United States-based investment bank (1997).
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The integration of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation was
largely completed within one year, despite the additional challenges presented
by preparation for the Year 2000 and the introduction of the euro.
Merger with PaineWebber
On 3 November 2000, UBS acquired Paine Webber Group Inc. UBS purchased all
outstanding shares of PaineWebber stock for a combination of cash and stock
representing a total purchase price of $11.8 billion (based on the UBS share
price on 3 November 2000).
PaineWebber is one of the largest full-service securities and commodities firms
in the United States. Founded in 1879, PaineWebber employs approximately 23,175
people in 385 offices worldwide.
PaineWebber offers a wide variety of products and services, consisting of those
of a full service broker-dealer to primarily a domestic market, through its two
operating segments: Individual and Institutional. The Individual segment offers
brokerage services and products, asset management and other investment advisory
and portfolio management products and services, and execution and clearing
services for transactions originated by individual investors. The Institutional
segment principally includes capital markets products and services such as
securities dealer activities and investment banking.
Business and Management Structure
Prior to the 1998 merger, Union Bank of Switzerland operated four strategic
business segments:
- - private banking and institutional asset management;
- - corporate and institutional finance;
- - trading, sales and risk management services; and
- - retail banking.
Swiss Bank Corporation also operated in four divisions prior to the 1998 merger:
- - SBC Private Banking;
- - SBC Warburg Dillon Read (investment banking);
- - SBC Switzerland (corporate and retail banking); and
- - SBC Brinson (investment management).
The combined entity following the 1998 merger initially had the following five
operating divisions and the Corporate Center:
- - UBS Private Banking;
- - Warburg Dillon Read;
- - UBS Private and Corporate Clients;
- - UBS Brinson, which was renamed UBS Asset Management; and
- - UBS Private Equity.
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On 18 February 2000, UBS regrouped its businesses into the following three main
business groups to align itself as closely as possible to client needs.
- - UBS Switzerland, which is now composed of two business units:
- Private and Corporate Clients: Swiss retail and commercial banking.
- Private Banking: private banking services offered to all Swiss and
international high net worth clients who bank in Switzerland or
offshore centers.
- - UBS Asset Management, which now includes:
- Institutional Asset Management: Brinson Partners and Phillips & Drew
business areas, which are now integrated to form a single global
investment platform.
- Investment Funds/GAM: The Investment Funds and Global Asset
Management, or GAM, business areas, transferred from UBS Private
Banking.
- - UBS Warburg, which is now comprised of four business units:
- Corporate and Institutional Clients: securities and investment banking
products and services for institutional and corporate clients. This
includes the Corporate Finance, Equities, Fixed Income and Treasury
Products businesses.
- UBS Capital: investment of UBS and third-party funds in a diverse
range of private, and occasionally public, companies on a global
basis.
- Private Clients: UBS's onshore private banking services for high net
worth individuals worldwide, outside of Switzerland.
- e-services: personalized investment and advisory services at
competitive fees for affluent clients in Europe, delivered via a
multi-channel structure that integrates internet, call centers and
investment centers.
UBS's board of directors, which consists exclusively of non-executive directors
in accordance with Swiss Banking Law, has the ultimate responsibility for the
strategic direction of UBS's business and the supervision and control of
executive management. The Group Executive Board, which is UBS's most senior
executive body, assumes overall responsibility for the development of UBS's
strategies and its implementation and results.
The Chief Executive Officer of each business group is a member of the Group
Executive Board and is responsible and accountable for the results of the
business group as a whole. However, when the new business group structure was
introduced, UBS committed to continue to provide summary financial and
management information about the business units, in order to maintain
transparency in its affairs and allow shareholders to make meaningful
comparisons to the performance of the Group under its previous structure.
Therefore, the discussion in this section describes the business groups mainly
in terms of their constituent business units.
In the remainder of this section, the discussion will be divided into the three
business groups and their constituent business units, as they exist now, not the
five divisions as they existed on 31 December 1999.
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UBS Switzerland
The UBS Switzerland business group is made up of two business units:
- - Private and Corporate Clients -- The leading retail and commercial bank in
Switzerland.
- - Private Banking -- Covers all Swiss and international high net worth clients
who bank in Switzerland or offshore centers.
The onshore Private Clients business, formerly part of Private Banking, is now
managed within the UBS Warburg business group.
UBS Switzerland is the leading Swiss bank for individual and corporate clients
and a premier Swiss private banking institution. UBS Switzerland offers a
continuum of services to all Swiss-based clients. It benefits from an integrated
infrastructure and the opportunity for shared distribution via its developing
multi-channel architecture.
To drive forward its e-commerce vision and strategy, UBS Switzerland has created
a single business area called "e-Channels and Products" to lead all its
e-banking activities. The new business area will be responsible for all
electronic channels and products as well as associated service and support
centers and will oversee all e-banking functions of UBS Switzerland. Its costs
are shared between Private Banking and Private and Corporate Clients, based on
service level agreements.
Private and Corporate Clients. The Private and Corporate Clients business unit
of UBS Switzerland is the leading retail bank in Switzerland and targets
individual clients with assets of up to approximately CHF 1 million as well as
business and corporate clients in Switzerland. At 30 June 2000, this business
unit had about CHF 439 billion in assets under management and a loan portfolio
of approximately CHF 163 billion. Private and Corporate Clients employs over
22,000 people in its headquarters in Zurich and its offices throughout
Switzerland.
Set forth below is summary information, based on management accounting data,
relating to the Private and Corporate Clients business unit, which is discussed
in greater detail under "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--Results of Operations by Business Unit--UBS
Switzerland--Private and Corporate Clients."
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED
ENDED 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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Operating income before credit loss
expense................................ 3,803 3,599 7,193 7,025
Credit loss expense...................... 412 554 1,050 1,170
Personnel, general and administrative
expenses............................... 2,154 2,224 4,486 4,263
Depreciation and amortization............ 219 200 386 684
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Operating profit before tax.............. 1,018 621 1,271 908
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Average regulatory equity used........... 8,850 8,400 8,550 8,250
(at period end)
Assets under management (CHF in
billions).............................. 439 443 439 434
Numbers of employees..................... 22,270 24,186 24,098 24,043
Total loans.............................. 162,752 167,004 164,743 164,840
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Organizational Structure. Private and Corporate Clients operates four main
business areas:
- - Individual Clients -- This business area includes over 4,000,000 client
accounts, of which over 25% are client accounts that relate to clients with
assets over CHF 50,000.
- - Corporate Clients -- This business area focuses on Swiss corporate clients and
includes 160 top corporations, over 7,500 large corporate clients and 180,000
small- and medium-sized businesses.
- - Operations -- In addition to providing operational support to the retail
banking business and other Swiss-based UBS units, this business area provides
payment and custodial services to approximately 1,800 banking institutions
throughout the world.
- - Risk Transformation and Capital Management -- This business area has
responsibility for clients with impaired or non-performing loans and manages
the risk in Private and Corporate Clients' loan portfolio. It is also
responsible for optimizing capital utilization.
Private and Corporate Clients also includes the Resources business area, which
provides real estate, marketing, personnel and administrative services to
Private and Corporate Clients and the other UBS business units in Switzerland,
particularly Private Banking, and the Information Technology business area,
which provides information technology services to Private and Corporate Clients
and the other Swiss-based UBS offices, again with Private Banking as the main
recipient.
Profit Enhancement Initiatives. The domestic retail banking sector in
Switzerland has historically been a high-cost, low-return business. In order to
further enhance the profitability of the retail business and to exploit the
synergies after the 1998 merger, UBS has developed and commenced a number of
initiatives that are intended to reduce the costs and increase the revenues of
this business unit. These include:
- - The further development and enhancement of alternative distribution channels,
including:
- UBS e-banking, on-line internet and teletext banking, and telephone
banking.
- UBS Multimat and UBS Bancomat Plus, which together offer a direct
electronic link to the customer's account and to a full range of
traditional ATM services, including accepting cash deposits, and
permits additional functions, such as the set-up and maintenance of
payment and standing orders.
- Increasing revenue principally through improvements in pricing, increased
focus on higher yielding investment products and fee-based businesses,
and improvements in the distribution of UBS's products, including
implementing risk-adjusted pricing in its new and maturing loan business
and by expanding its e-banking services.
- Reducing costs by continuing to close branches. Since the 1998 merger,
UBS has closed 200 branches, or 36%, still leaving UBS with more branches
than either predecessor institution.
- Increasing the efficiency and productivity of Private and Corporate
Clients' processes by standardizing its products and taking advantage of
automation and other technological developments.
Clients. Private and Corporate Clients has a diverse client base, ranging from
individual clients to corporate clients and international banking institutions.
Private and Corporate Clients provides a broad range of products and services to
these clients, including retail banking, investment services and lending. UBS
believes that clients choose Private and Corporate Clients primarily based on
UBS's leading position as a bank and an asset manager in Switzerland, its broad
distribution network and its ability to provide a comprehensive range of
financial products and services. Based on market surveys, over 96% of the Swiss
market readily recognizes the UBS brand, which has a long history and is well
established in Switzerland.
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The table below sets forth assets under management attributable to each of
Private and Corporate Client's main client areas at 30 June 2000 and 31 December
1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF in billions)
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Individual Clients.................. 221 223 229
Corporate Clients................... 213 212 178
Banks............................... 5 4 27
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Total............................. 439 439 434
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Client/Product Initiatives. Rapid growth of technology has made available a
number of alternative distribution channels. UBS has offered telebanking since
1985 and, based upon its market research, UBS has the leading position in the
Swiss telebanking market, initiating in excess of one-half of all telebanking
transactions in Switzerland during 1998.
Since 1997, UBS has expanded its product offerings and taken steps to market
additional services to its client base. Key initiatives include:
- - The launch of UBS Tradepac, an expanded all-inclusive internet-based offering
aimed at serving the on-line trading needs of UBS's customers and providing
access to six international exchanges. As part of UBS Tradepac, UBS has
established a partnership with Intuit Inc. that has permitted it to introduce
UBS Quicken, a specially adapted version of the Quicken software that includes
enhanced financial management functions and adds to the attractiveness of its
product offering.
- - The launch of UBS's small- and medium-sized business enterprises initiative,
which is intended to respond to the lack of risk capital for small business
enterprises.
Investment Services. UBS's investment services for Private and Corporate
Clients are a collaborative effort among:
- - UBS Asset Management, which manages the UBS mutual fund portfolio and
determines the investment strategy for, delivers monthly tactical asset
allocations to, and manages discretionary mandates of, Private and Corporate
Clients' institutional clients.
- - UBS Warburg, which provides research and access to the securities exchanges.
- - UBS Switzerland, which actively markets and distributes investment products to
its clients after making the appropriate revisions to take into account the
needs of those clients.
The principal result is a full range of investment options to offer UBS's
clients including those of Private and Corporate Clients.
The following table illustrates Private and Corporate Clients' assets under
management by asset class at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Deposit and current accounts........ 125 129 153
Securities accounts................. 314 310 281
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Total............................. 439 439 434
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Loan Portfolio. The following table shows the loan portfolio (excluding
Solothurner Bank), before all allowances, in Private and Corporate Clients,
broken down by Private and Corporate Clients' main business areas at 30 June
2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Individual Clients.................. 77 76 90
Corporate Clients................... 68 68 49
Recovery Portfolio.................. 18 21 26
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Total............................. 163 165 165
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The following table shows the loan portfolio in Private and Corporate Clients,
broken down by loan category at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Fixed rate mortgages................ 79 81 80
Commercial credits.................. 40 44 44
Variable rate mortgages............. 28 30 36
Other............................... 16 10 5
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Total............................. 163 165 165
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At 30 June 2000, about CHF 107 billion (or 66%) of the CHF 163 billion loan
portfolio in Private and Corporate Clients related to mortgages, of which
approximately 81% were secured by residential real estate. A discussion of UBS's
loan portfolio classified by industry is included under "--Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Selected Statistical Information--Loans."
Private and Corporate Clients' impaired loans, which include non-performing
loans, are transferred to the Risk Transformation and Capital Management
business area to be managed by UBS's Recovery Group, which specializes in
working-out or otherwise recovering the value of those loans. At 30 June 2000,
Private and Corporate Clients' loan portfolio included approximately a CHF 18
billion recovery portfolio. Approximately CHF 16 billion of Private and
Corporate Clients' 30 June 2000 recovery portfolio was impaired and related to
provisional positions and positions stemming back to weakness in the Swiss
commercial real estate markets during the 1990s. A provision of CHF 9 billion
has been established against the portion of impaired loans not secured by
collateral or otherwise deemed uncollectible. Approximately CHF 2 billion of
UBS's 30 June 2000 recovery portfolio is performing and unimpaired. The
unimpaired loans included in UBS's recovery portfolio are outstanding with
counterparties for whom other loans have become impaired. No provisions have
been established against these loans. UBS's lending officers actively manage the
recovery portfolio, seeking to restructure the lending relationship with a goal
of removing the loan from the recovery portfolio. The following table describes
the development in UBS's recovery portfolio from 1 January 1998 to 30 June 2000.
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Balance, 1 January 1998..................................... 29
Changes in 1998:
New recovery loans added.................................. 7
Settlements of outstanding recovery loans................. (10)
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Balance, 31 December 1998................................... 26
Changes in 1999:
New recovery loans added.................................. 5
Settlements of outstanding recovery loans................. (10)
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Balance, 31 December 1999................................... 21
Changes in 2000:
New recovery loans added.................................. 1
Settlements of outstanding recovery loans................. (4)
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Balance, 30 June 2000....................................... 18
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Approximately 60% of the loans that were originally included in UBS's recovery
portfolio in 1997 have been worked out and removed. See "--Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Analysis of Risks--Credit Risk" for a further description of UBS's
process for credit risk management and control and a discussion of impaired and
non-performing loans.
Private and Corporate Clients' continued implementation of "risk-adjusted
pricing," which differentiates loan pricing based on risk profiles, has led to
improved margins on UBS's lending portfolio and has resulted in more effective
use of UBS's capital. For a discussion of UBS's credit approval process and how
UBS manages interest rate risk, see "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Asset and Liability
Management--Interest Rate Management."
The credit approval activities of Private and Corporate Clients are the
responsibility of the business area, coordinated by a separate chief credit
officer who is accountable to the Chief Credit Officer, or "CCO." Generally,
loans are approved by a credit officer who does not participate in the client
relationship, but works with the lending officer to establish a set of lending
criteria that are applicable to the risk profile rating of the borrower. The
exception is for certain high-risk lending relationships, in which case the
credit officer directly corresponds with the borrower. Private and Corporate
Clients' chief credit officer reviews the business area's loans on a periodic
basis (annually for most loans and at least quarterly for high-risk loans) to
confirm the ratings. The CCO further coordinates Private and Corporate Clients'
lending activities and credit exposure with the lending activities and credit
exposure of UBS Warburg and the remainder of UBS Switzerland.
Private Banking. UBS is one of the leading international private banks, as
measured by assets under management. At 30 June 2000, Private Banking had CHF
683 billion in assets under management. Private Banking serves high net worth
individuals with a broad range of comprehensive wealth management services and
financial products. Private Banking's approach is to focus on establishing
long-term client relationships and emphasizing the life-time value of these
relationships.
The private banking industry is in the process of undergoing some fundamental
changes resulting from the changing profile of high net worth individuals,
emerging technologies and increased competition. Clients are increasingly taking
a more active role in managing their wealth and are demanding more sophisticated
products and a broader geographic range of services. They are focused on asset
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performance and allocation, quality of information and advice and extended
availability of services, such as 24-hour, remote and internet access. The
private banking industry is also experiencing an increase in the wealth that
remains in onshore markets, particularly in the form of equity and equity-linked
investments, as domestic capital markets become more developed and generate
higher returns.
To address this changing environment, Private Banking is seeking to further
penetrate its existing client base with enhanced wealth management solutions.
Private Banking's size provides it with the flexibility to offer its clients
customized and expanded service offerings tailored to their particular needs. To
further increase its assets under management in its private banking business,
UBS will also continue to consider select acquisition opportunities that may
arise, as evidenced by the acquisition in 1999 of Bank of America's
international private banking activities. Set forth below is summary
information, based on management accounting data, relating to the Private
Banking business unit of UBS Switzerland, which is discussed in greater detail
under "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations--Results of Operations by Business Unit--UBS Switzerland--Private
Banking."
FOR THE SIX FOR THE
MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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Operating income before credit loss expense............... 3,471 2,728 5,568 6,933
Credit loss expense....................................... 11 6 21 16
Personnel, general and administrative expenses............ 1,425 1,147 2,513 2,411
Depreciation and amortization............................. 55 38 97 91
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Operating profit before tax............................... 1,980 1,537 2,937 4,415
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(at period end)
Assets under management (CHF in billions)................. 683 630 671 579
Number of employees....................................... 7,447 6,697 7,256 6,546
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Marketing and Distribution. Private Banking provides wealth management services
to its clients in a number of geographic regions and seeks to tailor its service
offerings to meet the specific needs of particular client segments and markets.
To better understand the needs of its existing and prospective clients, Private
Banking differentiates its clients by geographic location and the amount of
assets under management and then based on their product needs and utilization
and service requirements. The client advisors who serve Private Banking's
clients are principally organized by client market, which allows them a higher
level of client focus. Private Banking believes that this approach fosters
valued long-term client relationships.
Private Banking's client advisors retain primary responsibility for introducing
products and services to its existing and prospective private banking clients.
The business areas that deal directly with clients are generally responsible for
their own marketing activities. The client advisors are central to the delivery
of services to Private Banking's clients and are responsible for increasing the
penetration of Private Banking service offerings within its existing customer
base. The client advisors are supported by a separate marketing department,
which is responsible for market research and the preparation of standardized
marketing materials.
Products and Services. Private Banking provides a number of asset-based,
transaction-based and other services to its clients. Asset-based services
include custodial services, deposit accounts, loans and
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fiduciary services while transaction-based services include trading and
brokerage and investment fund services. Private Banking also provides financial
planning and consulting and offers financial planning instruments to its
clients. These services include establishing proprietary trusts and foundations,
the execution of wills, corporate and personal tax structuring and tax efficient
investments. Private Banking has the following three core product and service
business areas:
- Financial Planning and Wealth Management -- Responsible for developing
integrated comprehensive wealth management services in the form of tax
and estate planning, liquidity and retirement lifestyle planning,
insurance products, art and real estate advisory services and a variety
of sophisticated capital enhancement and asset protection strategies.
- Portfolio Management -- Responsible for providing portfolio management
services to Private Banking clients and for the investment clients of
Private and Corporate Clients.
- Active Advisory Team -- Provides sales brokerage, investment advisory
services and products to key private banking locations worldwide. The
Active Advisory Team provides information concerning, and facilitates
investments in, primary initial public offerings and secondary
placements. This team also provides fiduciary services and the execution
of private banking orders outside Switzerland.
At 30 June 2000, slightly more than one-fifth of Private Banking's assets under
management were managed on a discretionary basis. The remaining assets under
management related to advisory engagements.
The following table shows information concerning assets under management by type
of engagement and asset class in Private Banking at 30 June 2000 and 31 December
1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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TYPE OF ENGAGEMENT
Advisory............................ 533,000 501,000 437,000
Discretionary....................... 150,000 170,000 142,000
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Total............................. 683,000 671,000 579,000
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ASSET CLASS
Deposit and current accounts........ 59,000 59,000 50,000
Equities............................ 199,000 196,000 148,000
Bonds............................... 194,000 187,000 187,000
Investment Funds.................... 106,000 119,000 93,000
Other(1)............................ 125,000 110,000 101,000
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Total............................. 683,000 671,000 579,000
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(1) Includes money market instruments, UBS medium-term notes, derivatives,
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UBS Asset Management
UBS Asset Management brings together UBS's asset management activities. It
consists of two business units:
- Institutional Asset Management -- One of the largest institutional asset
managers in the world.
- Investment Funds/GAM -- Investment Funds is one of the leading funds
providers in Europe and the seventh largest in the world. GAM is a
diversified asset management group with assets composed primarily of
private client accounts, institutional and mutual funds.
UBS Asset Management benefits from an integrated business model and single
management team.
Institutional Asset Management. Based on assets under management, Institutional
Asset Management is one of the largest institutional asset managers in the world
and among the industry leaders in the United States, the United Kingdom and
Switzerland. At 30 June 2000, Institutional Asset Management had over CHF 525
billion in assets under management, including CHF 326 billion of institutional
assets and CHF 199 billion of non-institutional assets, including the UBS
Investment Funds offered by the Investment Funds business area of the Investment
Funds/GAM business unit, which are managed by Institutional Asset Management.
Institutional Asset Management is headquartered in Chicago and has offices in
Dallas/Houston, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hartford, Hong Kong, London, Melbourne, New
York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Zurich.
Institutional Asset Management markets its services under the UBS Asset
Management name, with Brinson Partners and Phillips & Drew serving as sub-brands
within the Americas and the United Kingdom, respectively. Institutional Asset
Management believes that its broad geographic spread of operations and strong
brand names will help it pursue growth opportunities in Continental Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Latin America and maintain its strong positions in the mature
markets it serves in the United States, the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
Set forth below is summary information, based on management accounting data,
relating to Institutional Asset Management, which is discussed in greater detail
under "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations--Results of Operations by Business Unit--UBS Asset
Management--Institutional Asset Management."
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED
ENDED 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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Operating income.................................. 638 542 1,099 1,163
Personnel, general and administrative expenses.... 402 331 636 619
Depreciation and amortization..................... 98 63 138 107
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Operating profit before tax....................... 138 148 325 437
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(at period end)
Assets under management (CHF in billions)......... 525 563 574 531
Number of employees............................... 1,712 1,507 1,653 1,497
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Organizational Structure. During 1999, Institutional Asset Management
implemented a client-centric business model and modified its organizational
structure to strengthen local and regional roles. Institutional Asset Management
believes that its new organizational structure will improve
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accountability for results and the business group's effectiveness and
efficiency. At 30 June 2000, Institutional Asset Management's organizational
structure consisted of the following business areas:
- - Brinson Partners and Phillips & Drew -- These business areas have the mandate
to optimize the contribution from the Americas and the United Kingdom,
respectively, and to further develop their investment capabilities and to
contribute to global business development efforts in Europe and the
Asia-Pacific region.
- - Europe, Middle East & Africa and Asia Pacific -- These two business areas have
a mandate to capture profitable growth opportunities in their assigned
geographic markets and to optimize the contribution from existing businesses
in these regions. These mandates strengthen the regional accountability for
results and resources. At the same time, both regional business areas continue
to contribute to the UBS Asset Management global investment process as well as
ensure their adaptation to regional client needs where appropriate.
- - O'Connor -- Launched at the beginning of June 2000, O'Connor is comprised of
part of the proprietary equity trading group of UBS Warburg, as well as the
Fund of Funds and Currency Funds businesses of UBS Warburg. O'Connor will
focus on alternative investments, or investment strategies designed to provide
attractive risk-adjusted returns with a low correlation to traditional
investments.
- - IT and Operations -- This business area is responsible for implementing and
maintaining information technology and delivery platforms for the
Institutional Asset Management business unit.
Clients. Institutional Asset Management has a diverse institutional client base
located throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region and
the Americas. Its clients consist of:
- - corporate and public pension plans;
- - endowments and private foundations;
- - insurance companies;
- - central banks and supranationals; and
- - financial advisers.
Externally managed pension assets constitute the majority of worldwide available
institutional assets. The pension market is undergoing a shift from traditional
defined benefit plans to defined contribution schemes. One of Institutional
Asset Management's strategic initiatives is to position itself to take advantage
of the opportunities created in this changing environment.
The following table shows assets under management broken down between
institutional assets and non-institutional assets at 30 June 2000 and 31
December 1999 and 1998. Non-institutional assets include the UBS Investment
Funds, which are managed by Institutional Asset Management.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Institutional............................... 326,000 376,000 360,000
Non-institutional........................... 199,000 198,000 171,000
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Total.................................. 525,000 574,000 531,000
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Institutional Asset Management is well represented in the United States, Europe
and Australia, and is one of the largest foreign investment managers in Japan.
Institutional Asset Management believes this gives it a strong platform to meet
the increasingly complex global investment and servicing needs of its major
clients, and to expand its presence in growth markets.
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The following table shows Institutional Asset Management's institutional assets
under management by the geographic location of its clients at 30 June 2000 and
31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Europe, Middle East & Africa................ 171,000 185,000 202,000
The Americas................................ 110,000 140,000 122,000
Asia-Pacific................................ 45,000 51,000 36,000
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Total.................................. 326,000 376,000 360,000
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Marketing and Distribution. Clients differentiate among institutional asset
managers based on client service, investment performance, process and
philosophy, fees and continuity of staff. Institutional Asset Management seeks
to use its long-term track record and strong client franchise to increase the
penetration of its services with both new and existing clients. It is a full
service institutional asset management firm, offering its clients a
comprehensive range of research and investment analysis as part of its overall
service and capability package.
Consultants advise institutional investors based on their expert knowledge of
managers' investment performance, process and client service capabilities, as
well as other factors. In consultant-driven markets, such as the United States
and the United Kingdom, Institutional Asset Management relies on its strong
relationships with the major consultants that advise corporate and public
pension plans, endowments, foundations, and other institutions. It also
dedicates resources to generating new business directly with large clients.
Institutional Asset Management also seeks to increase its revenues from existing
clients. Each of its client-facing business areas has dedicated account
management teams that service existing clients and seek to find new ways to
address client needs. These account managers are also focused on further
developing and solidifying the relationships that Institutional Asset Management
has with the major consultants that serve its clients.
Client Mandates. Institutional Asset Management seeks to deliver sustained
value-added investment performance relative to client-mandated benchmarks. Its
client mandates range from fully discretionary global asset allocation
portfolios to equity or fixed income portfolios with a single country emphasis
to other asset classes, including real estate, timber, oil and gas, and private
equity. These portfolios are available through separately managed portfolios as
well as through a comprehensive range of pooled investment funds.
The following table sets forth institutional assets under management for
Institutional Asset Management by client mandate at 30 June 2000 and 31 December
1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Equity.............................. 100,000 125,000 115,000
Asset Allocation.................... 110,000 130,000 148,000
Fixed Income........................ 79,000 90,000 83,000
Private Markets..................... 37,000 31,000 14,000
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Total............................. 326,000 376,000 360,000
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Within each of these broad client mandate categories, Institutional Asset
Management has a diverse range of particular mandates that it provides to its
clients without a high concentration of business in
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any particular segment. For example, within the equity, asset allocation and
fixed income areas, it offers a range of mandates on global, regional, emerging
market and sector-specific bases. The private markets category includes such
mandates as direct investments, oil and gas, partnership investments, real
estate and timber.
Investment Process and Research. At the beginning of March 2000, Institutional
Asset Management announced that Brinson Partners and Phillips & Drew were being
combined to establish a common global investment management platform. This
decision reflected the shared investment philosophies of Phillips & Drew and
Brinson Partners, based on capturing price-value discrepancies identified
through fundamental research as well as similar cultures. The initial
integration was completed according to schedule at the beginning of May 2000.
The investment process is based on Institutional Asset Management efforts to
determine and quantify investment value. Senior investment professionals set
policy and oversee research activity within the units, drawing upon the
expertise of investment specialists in each asset class. These specialists
consult with external analysts, economists, consultants and academics. They
develop research and provide input into Institutional Asset Management's
quantitative valuation models. Institutional Asset Management estimates
long-term expected returns for asset classes, markets, and securities using
proprietary valuation models that consider cash flows discounted at
risk-adjusted rates and then evaluates potential strategies in the context of
forecasted returns as well as its forecasted risks and correlations.
Institutional Asset Management creates portfolios and monitors and adjusts them
based on relative price/value discrepancies. Its method is to identify periodic
discrepancies between market price and investment value and turn them to its
clients' advantage. Where no significant discrepancies exist between price and
value, Institutional Asset Management continues its research and analysis.
Institutional Asset Management believes that its approach allows it to respond
to market changes, while providing its clients with the benefit of its knowledge
and experience and maintains the flexibility to customize portfolios to meet
their requirements.
Investment Funds/GAM. As part of the re-grouping announced in February 2000,
the Global Asset Management, or GAM, and Investment Funds areas of the former
Private Banking division were transferred to UBS Asset Management, bringing
together all of UBS's asset management activities.
UBS Asset Management will benefit from an integrated business model and single
management team. Within this framework GAM will be distinctly positioned and
maintain its brand identity as well as its unique investment styles.
Set forth below is summary information, based on management accounting data,
relating to the Investment Funds/GAM business unit, which is discussed in
greater detail under "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations --UBS Asset Management--Investment
Funds/GAM."
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FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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Operating income.................................... 334 102 270 195
Personnel, general and administrative expenses...... 215 75 151 124
Depreciation and amortization....................... 55 3 7 6
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Operating profit before tax......................... 64 24 112 65
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(at period end)
Assets under management (CHF in billions)........... 225 190 225 176
Number of employees................................. 1,038 392 923 366
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
The following table sets forth assets under management by business area within
the Investment Funds/GAM business unit at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and
1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Investment Funds.......................... 202,500 201,000 175,600
GAM....................................... 22,100 23,500 0
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Total................................... 224,600 224,500 175,600
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Investment Funds. As a result of the merger between the Union Bank of
Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, Investment Funds became the leading
investment fund provider in Europe and Switzerland in terms of investment fund
assets under management. By year-end 1999, Investment Funds' assets under
management increased 15% with growth primarily attributable to investment
performance. UBS has received numerous awards, including being named
"Switzerland's Best Overall Management Group" by Standard & Poor's Fund Services
in 1999.
Marketing and Distribution. Investment Funds are distributed primarily through
UBS Switzerland and UBS Warburg, with a minority of assets distributed through
third-party distribution partners. As of 30 June 2000, Investment Funds had CHF
203 billion in assets under management, including CHF 9.2 billion in assets
under management distributed through third-party distribution partners. In
addition, Investment Funds has a significant business administering assets for
third-parties.
As part of the Group reorganization, Investment Funds is evolving towards an
open, multi-channel distribution architecture. Initiatives include establishing
additional third-party distribution partnerships, developing electronic sales
channels and combining distribution efforts with Institutional Asset Management
in various markets to better capture defined contribution opportunities.
Additionally, the Investment Funds business unit is currently developing an
e-based investment fund distribution strategy. This channel will offer clients
personalized advisory services, investor education content, online decision
support tools, and automated trade execution, delivered through intermediaries.
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Client Mandates. Investment Funds has an extensive product range of
approximately 163 funds. The following table shows total assets under management
in these investment funds by fund category at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999
and 1998.
FUND CATEGORY 30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Asset Allocation............ 46,700 44,200 35,000
Money Market................ 44,100 46,200 45,500
Bond........................ 37,100 40,200 42,500
Equity...................... 61,900 52,300 35,400
Capital Preservation........ 7,600 12,100 12,400
Real Estate................. 5,100 6,000 4,800
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Total..................... 202,500 201,000 175,600
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The continuing trend toward equity investments helped increase equity funds by
75% since the end of 1998, making Equity Investment Funds' largest asset
category, accounting for 31% of total Investment Funds volume. The number of
Investment Fund accounts, which make it easy for clients to make regular savings
in UBS Investment Funds, has grown by 80% to 90,000, with assets invested
through them increasing by 39% to a total of CHF 2.5 billion in 1999.
Investment Process and Research. The Institutional Asset Management business
unit is responsible for managing the investment funds offered by the Investment
Funds business unit, other than some real estate funds. However, Investment
Funds is responsible for managing its product range, which is tailored to meet
the needs of individual investors, and for the development and marketing of
individual funds.
Global Asset Management. Acquired in late 1999, Global Asset Management, or
"GAM," is a diversified asset management group with approximately 600 employees
and operations in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. It manages
assets comprised of private client portfolios and over 170 private client mutual
funds, as well as institutional mandates. GAM continues to operate under its
established brand name within UBS Asset Management and continues to employ its
own distinctive investment style.
UBS Asset Management will increasingly take advantage of GAM's range of mutual
funds and its multi-manager selection process, in which it selects the top 90
out of about 6,000 third-party fund providers, to enhance the range of its
investment styles and products.
Marketing and Distribution. Marketing and distribution for GAM is divided into
three areas: Private Clients, Mutual Funds and Institutional. Each area markets
and services clients within its specific segment.
- - Private Clients -- Offers and manages a broad range of tailored investment
strategies for its clients across the risk/return spectrum and from all major
reference currency perspectives. Implementation is through a combination of
GAM funds, under guidance established by GAM's investment committee.
The private client area seeks clients from a variety of sources including
referrals from its existing client base, intermediaries, and professional
advisors. Clients receive a high level of service from a dedicated team of
portfolio managers. Communication is ongoing and includes regular formal
review meetings.
- - Mutual Funds -- GAM distributes mutual funds on a global basis, including
within the United States. GAM's Mutual Funds area seeks clients at the high
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distributed through multiple channels, including brokerage firms, banks,
portfolio and fund managers, financial advisors, family offices, employee
pension plans, and directly to major investors.
- - Institutional -- GAM provides a full range of services to its institutional
clients through dedicated account managers. Institutions are offered the same
products developed to support GAM's private client and fund distributions
businesses. This includes traditional equity portfolio management, as well as
multi-manager funds and alternative assets classes.
Investment Process and Research. GAM was founded in 1983 to give private
clients "access to great investment talent." As a result, the investment process
is based on selecting the world's leading investment talent, whether the manager
selected for a particular fund or mandate is internal to GAM or an external
manager. Beginning in 1989, GAM extended its investment process to pioneer the
development of the multi-manager concept.
An in-house team of investment professionals is responsible for managing the
various internally managed mandates or funds. Members of this team also create
multi-manager mandates using a quantitative database of 50,000 funds, and by
carefully scrutinizing all aspects of external managers employing a qualitative
database of 6,000 investment managers. The investment objective of multi-
manager funds or mandates is diversifying risk by employing complementary
managers using different strategies.
The range of funds and mandates extends from traditional equity and bond funds
to a comprehensive range of alternative investment funds.
UBS Warburg
UBS Warburg is composed of four business units:
- - Corporate and Institutional Clients -- Securities and investment banking
products and services for institutional and corporate clients.
- - UBS Capital -- Investment of UBS and third-party funds in a diverse range of
private, and occasionally public, companies on a global basis.
- - Private Clients -- Onshore private banking services for high net worth
individuals worldwide, outside of Switzerland.
- - e-services -- Personalized investment and advisory services at competitive
fees for affluent clients in Europe, delivered via a multi-channel structure
that integrates internet, call centers and investment centers.
Corporate and Institutional Clients. The Corporate and Institutional Clients
business unit is one of the leading global investment banks. It provides
wholesale financial and investment products and advisory services globally to a
diversified client base, which includes institutional investors (including
institutional asset managers and broker-dealers), corporations, sovereign
governments and supranational organizations. Corporate and Institutional Clients
also manages cash and collateral trading and interest rate risks on behalf of
UBS and executes the vast majority of UBS's retail securities, derivatives and
foreign currency exchange transactions. Corporate and Institutional Clients's
headquarters are in London and, at 30 June 2000, it employed about 13,000 people
in over 40 countries throughout the world.
In the 1998 merger, the investment banking businesses of the two banks came
together to form what is now the Corporate and Institutional Clients business
unit. Within Union Bank of Switzerland, securities trading began in New York and
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acquisition of Phillips & Drew in 1985. Within Swiss Bank Corporation, the
acquisition of O'Connor & Associates in 1992 and the investment banking
businesses of S.G. Warburg Group p.l.c. in 1995 led to the formation of SBC
Warburg as a global investment bank, which was further strengthened in the
United States with the 1997 acquisition of Dillon Read & Co., Inc.
Corporate and Institutional Clients has a large corporate client financing and
advisory business and is one of the top-ranked investment banking businesses
engaged in institutional client business. The business area has achieved
industry-wide recognition for its performance in the following areas:
- - equity sales and trading (ranked number two globally in the first quarter of
2000 based on equity commission revenues based on an independent survey);
- - cash and derivative fixed income sales and trading with institutional
investors (ranked number four globally in 1999 based on information compiled
and classified by the Securities Data Company and other publicly available
information);
- - eurobond trading (named Best Foreign Bond Firm in the Eurozone, the United
Kingdom and Australia in July 2000 by Euromoney);
- - global foreign exchange (ranked number four in May 2000 by Euromoney FX poll,
which ranks investment banks and banks on a global basis by market share);
- - research, with a global research sales team that includes about 630 specialist
analysts based in over 30 countries and covering over 4,600 companies (ranked
fourth in Institutional Investor Global Research in December 1999 and third in
European Research in February 2000 as well as receiving Euromoney's award in
October 1999 for best overall Asian research);
- - debt and equity capital markets (1999, ranked number five in international
equity; number three in international equity-linked issuances; number two in
eurobond origination; and number one in its target franchise segments of
international bonds by Bondware. Corporate and Institutional Clients's target
franchise markets exclude asset-backed, self-issuance and U.S. agencies); and
- - privatizations (including its role as lead manager in the Swisscom
privatization, which was named privatization of the year by Institutional
Investor and International Financing Review in 1998).
Set forth below is summary information, based on management accounting data,
relating to Corporate and Institutional Clients, which is discussed in greater
detail under "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Results of Operations by Business Unit--UBS
Warburg--Corporate and Institutional Clients."
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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Operating income before credit loss expense.......... 9,909 6,966 12,729 6,906
Credit loss expense.................................. 113 171 330 500
Personnel, general and administrative expenses....... 6,601 4,972 9,290 6,816
Depreciation and amortization........................ 330 393 763 692
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Average regulatory equity used....................... 9,850 10,750 10,050 13,300
Number of employees.................................. 12,730 13,148 12,694 13,794
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Business Areas. At 30 June 2000, Corporate and Institutional Clients operated
four main business areas that have been organized by the type of products and
services offered and their risk exposure. These four business areas consist of
Equities, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance and Treasury Products. The Corporate
Finance business area works with the Equities and Fixed Income business areas
through the Equity Capital Markets Group, the Debt Capital Markets Group and
Leveraged Finance to originate new equities capital markets business, fixed
income capital markets business and leveraged finance business. Consequently,
operating income from the Equity Capital Markets Group is shared between
Equities and Corporate Finance and operating income from the Debt Capital
Markets Group and Leveraged Finance is shared between Fixed Income and Corporate
Finance. The table below sets forth the operating income before credit loss
expense attributable to each of Corporate and Institutional Clients's main
business areas for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER(1)
1999 1998
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Equities.................................................... 5,724 3,253
Fixed Income................................................ 2,464 (267)
Corporate Finance........................................... 2,054 1,665
Treasury Products........................................... 1,805 2,351
Non-core business........................................... 682 (96)
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Equities. Equities is a leader in equity, equity-linked and equity derivative
products in primary markets and a large cross-border trader in secondary equity
markets. Equities' secondary market business represented over 60% of the
operating income from Equities in 1999. Equities' primary areas of
responsibility include:
- - researching companies, industry sectors, geographic markets and macro and
economic trends;
- - sales and trading of cash and derivative equity securities and equity
structured products; and
- - structuring, originating, distributing and trading newly issued equity,
equity-linked and equity derivative products.
Through UBS's branches and affiliates, UBS is a member of most major stock
exchanges, including New York, London, Tokyo and Zurich. UBS also participates
in a number of electronic exchange ventures, including Tradepoint, through its
equity investment in TP Group Limited, and NYFIX Millennium L.L.C.
Fixed Income. Fixed Income structures, originates, trades and distributes a
variety of fixed income, banking and structured products. It also is responsible
for loan syndication and core-loan portfolio functions. Fixed Income serves a
broad client base consisting of investors and borrowers and offers a range of
fixed income products and services, including:
- - interest rate based credit products, including loans and government bonds;
- - a variety of banking products, such as structured finance and leveraged
finance products;
- - principal finance services, which involves the purchase, origination and
securitization of credit products;
- - investment grade, high-yield and emerging market bonds;
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- - credit-structured vehicles and credit derivatives, including credit-linked
notes and total return swaps;
- - various derivative products; and
- - structured products to meet clients' risk management needs.
Corporate Finance. Corporate Finance manages the relationships with UBS's large
supranational, corporate and sovereign clients. It provides a variety of
advisory services in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory
and restructuring. Corporate Finance also provides capital markets and leveraged
financing services in conjunction with the Equity Capital Markets Group, the
Debt Capital Markets Group and Leveraged Finance, as described above. Utilizing
UBS's existing resources, Corporate Finance's strategy is to further expand its
presence in targeted global sectors in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and
primary capital markets activities, including targeted sectors in the United
States. Corporate Finance's responsibilities include:
- - mergers and acquisitions;
- - country and global sector coverage;
- - equity and equity-linked capital offerings, initial public offerings and
other public and private equity offerings in conjunction with the Equity
Capital Markets Group;
- - investment grade and high-yield debt offerings in conjunction with the Debt
Capital Markets Group;
- - leveraged debt offerings in conjunction with Leveraged Finance; and
- - structured finance.
Treasury Products. Treasury Products serves institutional investors, banks,
sovereigns, corporate clients, as well as other retail and wholesale clients of
UBS's other divisions. Treasury Products' primary areas of responsibility
include:
- - sales and trading of foreign exchange (spot and derivatives), precious
metals, short-term interest rate cash and derivative products and
exchange-traded derivatives;
- - collateral trading, securities lending and repurchase agreements;
- - bank note sales and distribution;
- - foreign currency research; and
- - UBS's alternative asset management business.
Clients. Corporate and Institutional Clients has a diverse global client base,
including institutional investors, corporations, governments and supranational
organizations. This diversity has allowed UBS to establish itself as a leading
investment bank headquartered in Europe and the leading distributor of non-U.S.
investment products to United States investors.
The table below sets forth the percentage of operating income attributable to
each category of clients for 1999 and 1998. The total operating income used to
calculate the percentage of operating income by client type includes only
operating income generated from or attributed to clients.
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1999 1998
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Corporations................................................ 26% 33%
Institutional investors..................................... 70% 61%
Governments and supranational organizations................. 4% 6%
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e-commerce/Product Initiatives. The institutional client business worldwide is
rapidly moving to an electronic basis. UBS believes Corporate and Institutional
Clients is well positioned to capitalize on this trend. Recent e-commerce
initiatives include:
- Investment Banking On-Line (IBOL). IBOL provides extensive client
desktop capability from a single home page with direct access to prices,
research, trade ideas and analytical tools for Corporate and
Institutional Clients' equities, fixed income and treasury products
businesses. Corporate and Institutional Clients delivers electronic
research to over 5,000 clients and has signed up over 10,000 users. UBS
intends to expand IBOL to include wireless and video links.
- Electronic Transactions for Securities (ETS) and Electronic Transactions
for OTC Products (ETOP). ETS and ETOP provide a further rollout of
on-line order routing and trading capabilities for all securities,
foreign exchange and derivatives products. 30% of all institutional
orders are sent via the internet and 90% of all retail orders are
executed using straight through processing, or "STP."
- Corporate Finance On-Line (CFOL). The CFOL initiative is intended to
establish a secure connection for the exchange of transactional and
pricing information with corporate clients to support the execution and
origination of advisory mandates, as well as to create on-line
connectivity for capital markets participants.
- Debtweb. Using Debtweb, about 25% of all new bond issue volume in the
first quarter of 2000 volume was delivered on-line.
- DealKey. Designed for primary equity investors, it uses the web as an
additional channel for the distribution of value-added information
relating to current equity and equity-linked offerings.
- Transactional Websites. UBS has established transactional websites for
euro commercial paper and euro medium-term notes, including consolidated
site information links to euro credit markets, credit indices and bond
analytics.
- New Web Services. Other new web services include:
- KeyLink Web, which provides secure international electronic banking
for cash, foreign exchange and securities;
- Adviser Web, which relates to Australian equities; and
- Global eHelp Service Desk, which provides support for clients 24
hours a day, 6 days a week.
Providing superior advice and maintaining contacts with clients will be key to
Corporate and Institutional Clients' future success. UBS believes its e-commerce
initiatives will enhance its ability to add value to clients, as well as allow
it to extract value from the processing power and scale of its core business
processes and development standards, in order to maximize the benefits it can
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technological innovations. Corporate and Institutional Clients already processes
100,000 domestic and cross-border securities trades per day automatically, and
has the capacity to increase this amount five-fold within the existing
infrastructure.
Loan Portfolio. In 1998, UBS decided that Corporate and Institutional Clients'
loans and commitments that were (1) not part of the loan trading portfolio, (2)
not issued in conjunction with leveraged finance transactions or (3) not
directly supporting its core client relationships, would be separated from the
core activities of Corporate and Institutional Clients and wound down. As a
result of this initiative, Corporate and Institutional Clients' total loans and
committed and undrawn lines of credit have been reduced.
The following table sets forth information regarding the Corporate and
Institutional Clients loan portfolio before allowance for loan loss at 31
December 1999 and 1998.
AS OF 31 DECEMBER
1999 1998
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Due from banks.............................................. 25,891 62,272
Loans to customers.......................................... 56,374 72,425
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See "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations--Analysis of Risks--Credit Risk" for a more in-depth review of
UBS's credit portfolio and business, including a discussion of its impaired and
non-performing loans.
UBS Capital. The UBS Capital business unit of UBS Warburg is the private equity
business of UBS.
UBS Capital has increased the value of its investments substantially in recent
years with the book value of its investments increasing from about CHF 400
million at 31 December 1994 to about CHF 3.8 billion at 30 June 2000.
Until earlier this year, UBS Capital was managed as an independent division
within UBS. Following UBS's realignment, UBS Capital now operates within the UBS
Warburg business group. This is expected to further strengthen the business
synergies between the investment banking and private equity businesses, while
maintaining strong links between UBS Capital and UBS Switzerland.
UBS Capital has a local presence throughout major industrialized regions in
Europe, North America, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region, with about 113
employees as of 30 June 2000. UBS Capital has offices in London, Zurich, New
York, Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires, Paris, The Hague, Munich, Milan, Singapore, Hong
Kong, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo.
As a private equity group, UBS Capital's business involves investing in unlisted
companies, managing these investments over a medium-term time horizon to
increase their value, and "exiting" the investment in a manner that will
maximize the capital gain. UBS Capital seeks to make both majority and minority
equity investments in established and emerging unlisted companies, either with
UBS's own capital or through sponsored investment funds. Although the main focus
of UBS's investments is late-stage financing, such as management buyouts,
expansion or replacement capital, a minority of the portfolio targets early
stage investments in the technology and telecommunications sectors. UBS Capital
generally targets medium-sized businesses with enterprise values in the range of
CHF 75 million to CHF 1.5 billion.
In addition to its international specialization, UBS Capital endeavors to
differentiate itself from its competitors by creating and adding value by
working together with an investee company's
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management over a three- to six-year period to develop the business and optimize
the company's performance.
Set forth below is summary information, based on management accounting data,
relating to UBS Capital, which is discussed in greater detail under
"--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Results of Operations by Business Unit--UBS Warburg--UBS Capital."
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
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Operating income................................. 151 120 315 585
Personnel, general and administrative expenses... 76 60 151 156
Depreciation and amortization.................... 4 3 7 1
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Average regulatory equity used................... 500 300 340 250
(at period end)
Investments (at book value)...................... 3,765 2,422 2,993 1,784
Number of employees.............................. 113 111 116 122
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Competitive Position. Superior returns and the widespread recognition of
private equity as an alternative asset class has led to a substantial growth in
the number of private equity funds raised in recent years. The number and amount
of private equity funds raised has exceeded the number and amount of attractive
and available private equity investments. This has led to increased competition
among investment banks, investment funds and insurance companies and decreased
returns for private equity investors.
In spite of the changing environment, UBS believes that opportunities for
profitable investment will continue to arise in the private equity business. UBS
believes this potential will be enhanced by a number of factors working in
combination to produce a favorable business environment for astute market
participants. These factors include the introduction of the euro, the worldwide
trend of industrial consolidation, a growing awareness of the importance of
shareholder value and the increasing need to solve succession issues in
family-owned businesses.
Organizational Structure. UBS Capital is structured on a country and sector
approach and, as of 30 June 2000, had fourteen individual teams covering around
30 countries. UBS believes that UBS Capital's established local presence and
expertise, coupled with the global reach of its operations, generates the early
identification of opportunities and their timely and effective development.
UBS Capital's teams are divided geographically between Western Europe, Asia and
the Americas, which includes Latin America. UBS Capital's presence in the
Asia-Pacific region started in Singapore and now includes Australia and its new
offices in South Korea and Hong Kong.
Last year, UBS Capital established two private equity investment funds in the
Americas. One of these investment funds makes private equity investments
primarily in North America, while the other investment fund makes private equity
investments in Latin America. UBS is the largest beneficial investor in each of
the North America and Latin America funds.
In connection with the establishment of the new funds, UBS and the team managing
the investments of UBS Capital in the Americas formed two limited liability
company advisors, one to advise each fund.
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Each fund's advisor is jointly owned by the managers and principals of the
management team and by UBS. Effective 31 December 1999, the managers and
principals of the management team resident in the United States are no longer
employed by UBS and are not employed by either advisor. The remaining employees
of UBS Capital in the Americas are either members or employees of the respective
advisors.
Investment Portfolio. UBS Capital's investment portfolio had a book value of
approximately CHF 3.8 billion and an estimated fair value of approximately CHF
5.2 billion at 30 June 2000. To augment its competitive strengths, UBS Capital
plans to gradually increase its annual investment rate, targeting a portfolio
book value of CHF 5 billion in committed capital from UBS and CHF 5 billion from
third parties.
UBS Capital has designed its portfolio to reduce UBS's exposure to risk by:
- - geographically diversifying its portfolio and minimizing concentration of
investment in specific locations;
- - diversifying by industry sector to obtain a good mix between manufacturing and
services sectors;
- - investing a minority of the portfolio in earlier stage growth opportunities,
such as technology and telecommunications; and
- - focusing on later-stage investments, such as management buy-outs of existing
businesses.
The following table provides information regarding UBS Capital's investment
portfolio by geographic region, by industry sector and by age of investment at
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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GEOGRAPHIC REGION (BY HEADQUARTERS OF
INVESTEE)
North America............................... 1,538 1,389 939
Europe...................................... 1,650 1,153 689
Latin America............................... 238 217 123
Asia-Pacific................................ 339 234 33
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INDUSTRY SECTOR (BY INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION
CODE)
Consumer related............................ 820 610 400
Diversified industrials..................... 638 587 376
Transportation.............................. 768 605 186
Communications.............................. 369 326 208
Computer related............................ 353 282 109
Energy...................................... 190 167 153
Other electronics related................... 127 38 32
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Other manufacturing......................... 67 45 53
Chemicals and materials..................... 21 23 52
Industrial products and services............ 84 48 60
Others...................................... 328 262 155
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AGING (BY DATE OF INITIAL INVESTMENT)
Pre-1994.................................... 70 89 112
1994........................................ 220 199 195
1995........................................ 310 308 282
1996........................................ 190 204 183
1997........................................ 492 496 450
1998........................................ 709 718 562
1999........................................ 1,071 979 --
2000........................................ 703 -- --
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At 30 June 2000, approximately 74% of the investment portfolio was three years
old or less. Generally, investments are sold, and operating income recognized,
between the third and the sixth year after the initial investment.
Investment Process. At 30 June 2000, 85% of the book value of UBS Capital's
investments were late-stage at the time of its investment. The following table
provides information about UBS Capital's investment portfolio by investment
stage, at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998, as determined at the time
of UBS Capital's investment.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999
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Early stage............................. 582 488 49
Late stage.............................. 3,183 2,505 1,735
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Investment opportunities originate from a variety of sources, including from UBS
Switzerland and UBS Warburg. UBS Capital's investment policy concentrates on
five "value drivers":
- - negotiate an attractive entry price;
- - increase the company's efficiency;
- - implement a sales growth strategy;
- - repay company debt and reduce leverage; and
- - achieve an exit at a higher multiple than the entry price, or what UBS
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Where appropriate, UBS Capital tries to participate actively with the management
of its investee companies in developing their businesses over the medium term
(three to six years) in order to optimize their performance. UBS Capital's exit
strategies for the businesses include direct sales to strategic buyers, initial
public offerings, leveraged recapitalizations and sales to other financial
sponsors.
More recently, given the industry trend toward larger sized transactions, UBS
Capital has also begun to concentrate on the formation of four regional
funds -- Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia -- including the two
investment funds in the Americas referred to above. In late 1999, UBS Capital
launched the $1 billion investment fund targeting North America to which it has
committed up to $500 million. In late 1999, UBS Capital also launched the $500
million fund targeting Latin America, which UBS has committed to fund fully with
the option to permit third-party investors to commit up to 25% of such funds. In
addition to these funds, two new funds were launched in Europe during 1999.
Phildrew Ventures V, a United Kingdom private equity fund with a fund size of
GBP 330 million, and CapVis Equity Partners, which is Switzerland's largest
private equity fund with a fund size of CHF 300 million. Phildrew Ventures is
UBS Capital's vehicle for investing in the United Kingdom and Ireland and CapVis
Equity Partners is UBS Capital's vehicle for investing in Switzerland and
Austria. A European fund and an Asian fund are expected to be launched in the
near future.
Private Clients. UBS Warburg's Private Clients business unit provides onshore
private banking services for high net worth individuals in key markets
worldwide.
Private Clients' target markets include Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the
United Kingdom, the United States, Japan, Australia and Taiwan.
Private Clients had CHF 37 billion of assets under management at 30 June 2000
and 1,277 employees. In the first half of 2000, Private Clients earned revenues
after credit loss expense of CHF 133 million.
The business is mainly in the relatively early stages of start-up operations
and, with the exception of Germany and Australia, where the businesses are based
around an established private bank and an existing domestic brokerage business,
Private Clients' franchise is small.
FOR THE FOR THE
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Personnel, general and administrative expenses.... 365 216 481 294
Depreciation and amortization..................... 14 18 40 29
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Operating loss before tax......................... (246) (141) (327) (133)
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Average regulatory equity used.................... 340 282 289 229
(at period end)
Assets under management (CHF in billions)......... 37 29 36 27
Number of employees............................... 1,277 1,167 1,386 722
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Organizational Structure. The offshore Private Clients business was moved to
UBS Warburg in February 2000. UBS Warburg aims to take advantage of the
considerable growth potential resulting from putting investment banking and
investment services activities for private clients under one roof.
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The decision to bring Private Clients and the e-services business, described
below, closer together offers many potential synergies including the ability to
enrich the private banking offering with a full complement of online investment
information and execution capabilities. Significant savings are possible in the
medium term from a shared information technology platform as well as shared
operations and infrastructure and a coordinated sales and distribution process.
Products and Services. Private Clients will focus on delivering a sophisticated
product offering to its high net worth client base, including the specifically
targeted executive and entrepreneur segments. Traditional private banking
services will be combined with investment banking innovation. For example,
Private Clients will further develop its innovative products allowing clients to
release value from own-company shareholdings or options.
UBS believes that on-line capabilities should be an integrated part of the
service offering. As such, the e-services initiative described below, which will
target affluent, advice-seeking private investors, is moving towards an
integrated product and infrastructure approach with Private Clients in Europe.
Private Clients also will increasingly collaborate with UBS Warburg's Corporate
Finance team for client introductions and support on clients' corporate needs.
e-services. e-services is a new business initiative started in the third
quarter of 1999. e-services intends to offer personalized investment and
advisory services targeted at affluent European individuals, and will be
launched progressively in Germany and thereafter in the United Kingdom and other
European countries, starting in late 2000. e-services plans to implement an
integrated multi-channel "clicks and mortar" distribution concept, including
online channels, call centers and investment centers. e-services had 226
employees at 30 June 2000.
e-services intends to deliver a distinctive set of services, including advanced
financial planning and asset allocation, and investment products such as UBS and
third-party funds, securities and pension products.
Organizational Structure. e-services continues to build its organizational
structure and establish critical elements of its infrastructure, marketing
approach and product offering. The infrastructure component has long lead times
and e-services has made significant progress. e-services has formed major
alliances with major information technology vendors, including Siebel Systems
Incorporated, Broadvision Incorporated and Artificial Life Incorporated, which
have accelerated time-to-market considerably.
e-services has completed the full deployment of its technical platform and
software infrastructure and has established customer call centers in Edinburgh,
Scotland and Maastricht, Holland.
Total expenditures for e-services were CHF 144 million in the first half of 2000
and are expected to reach CHF 310 million this year, and comparable amounts over
the next few years, although future costs will depend on the exact roll-out
schedule, and the possibility of partnering to share cost. e-services does not
expect to record revenues until 2001.
Target Clients. e-services will target advice-seeking, affluent investors in
major European markets. The value proposition is tailored to investors with a
need for quick access, quality advice and flawless execution. The business will
use online channels, telephone service centers and investment centers to provide
multi-channel client service.
Products and Services. The e-services product offering will be based around a
central cash management account, with capabilities for a broad base of products,
services and advice using a sophisticated array of tools covering financial
planning, financial analysis, asset allocation and decision support.
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e-services is adopting an open architecture model, integrating and distributing
third-party content where this will enrich the service offering.
Marketing and Distribution. A key focus on acquiring clients will be directed
at establishing deeper relationships with intermediaries and aggregators.
These companies, be they full-service brokers, online discount brokers, online
banks, private banks or independent financial advisors, are increasingly faced
with greater demands for investment services and products in an intensively
competitive environment. UBS is strongly positioned to act as a lead supplier of
content, products, platforms and market access to these companies. Through this
channel UBS expects to be able to increase its order flow, generate incremental
revenues, improve its understanding of the mass market segment, and further
brand UBS Warburg as a leading supplier of investment advisory content and
investment products.
Corporate Center
In the context of a global integrated investment services firm, the role of
Corporate Center is to contribute to the long-term maximization of shareholder
value by:
- - competitively positioning UBS in growing market places with an optimal
business model and adequate resources;
- - maintaining an appropriate balance between risk and profit to provide
financial stability on a Group-wide basis; and
- - ensuring that the divisions, while being accountable for their results,
operate as a coherent and effective Group with a common set of values and
principles.
To perform its role, Corporate Center establishes standards and principles to be
applied by the divisions, thereby permitting UBS to minimize staffing levels
within Corporate Center.
The following functions are part of Corporate Center:
- - Group internal audit, which reports directly to the Chairman of the Board of
Directors in order to ensure its operational independence;
- - functions reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, including human resources
policies and standards, communications with staff, public and media,
marketing and brand management, and the Group's general counsel; and
- - functions reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, including risk control,
credit risk management, financial control and management, Group Treasury,
Group Strategy and communications with regulators, rating agencies, investors
and analysts.
Additionally, the Corporate Center plays an active role with regard to funding,
capital and balance sheet management and management of foreign currency
earnings.
Competition
UBS operates in a highly competitive environment in all of its businesses and
markets. Many large financial services groups compete with UBS in the provision
of sophisticated banking, investment banking and investment management services
to corporate, institutional and individual customers on a global basis, while
local banks and other financial services companies, which may be of substantial
size, often provide significant competition within national markets. UBS also
competes with other banks, money market funds and mutual funds for deposits,
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some jurisdictions, many of UBS's competitors are not subject to the same
regulatory restrictions that apply to UBS.
Employees
At 30 June 2000, UBS had 47,744 employees. Set forth below are the number of
employees of UBS broken down by its eight business units and Corporate Center at
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
AS OF AS OF AS OF
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999 1998
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Private and Corporate Clients........................... 22,270 24,098 24,043
Private Banking......................................... 7,447 7,256 6,546
Institutional Asset Management.......................... 1,712 1,653 1,497
Investment Funds/GAM.................................... 1,038 923 366
Corporate and Institutional Clients..................... 12,730 12,694 13,794
UBS Capital............................................. 113 116 122
Private Clients......................................... 1,277 1,386 722
e-services.............................................. 226 70 0
Corporate Center........................................ 931 862 921
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The decrease in headcount in the first half of 2000 was mainly attributable to
the transfer of the Systor business, an IT services provider, from Private and
Corporate Clients to become a venture capital investment of UBS Capital and to
1998 merger-related savings in Private and Corporate Clients. These were partly
offset by increases due to the continuing build up of the e-services business,
which will launch later this year, and to investment in growth initiatives in
the Investment Funds business area.
The increase in headcount in 1999 was mainly attributable to expansion of UBS
Warburg's Private Clients business unit, the onshore private banking business
outside Switzerland, and by the acquisitions of Global Asset Management and
Allegis Realty Investors LLC in December 1999, partially offset by decreases in
UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit, relating to the
winding down of non-core businesses and 1998 merger-related reductions.
UBS has not experienced any significant strike, work stoppage or labor dispute
in recent years. UBS considers its relations with employees to be good.
Regulation and Supervision
UBS's operations throughout the world are regulated and supervised by the
relevant central banks and regulatory authorities in each of the jurisdictions
in which it has offices, branches and subsidiaries. These authorities impose
reserve and reporting requirements and controls on banks, including those
relating to capital adequacy, depositor protection and prudential supervision.
In addition, a number of countries in which UBS operates impose additional
limitations on, or that affect, foreign or foreign-owned or controlled banks and
financial institutions, including:
- - restrictions on the opening of local offices, branches or subsidiaries and
the types of banking and non-banking activities that may be conducted by
those local offices, branches or subsidiaries;
- - restrictions on the acquisition of local banks or requiring a specified
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- - restrictions on investment and other financial flows entering or leaving the
country.
Changes in the supervisory and regulatory regimes of the countries where UBS
operates will determine to some degree its ability to expand into new markets,
the services and products that it will be able to offer in those markets and how
it structures specific operations.
The most important jurisdictions that regulate and supervise UBS's activities
are Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Regulation and Supervision in Switzerland. UBS is regulated in Switzerland
under a system established by the Swiss Federal Law Relating to Banks and
Savings Banks of 8 November 1934, as amended, and the related Implementing
Ordinance of 17 May 1972, as amended, or the "FBL." Under the FBL, banks in
Switzerland are permitted to engage in a full range of financial services
activities, including commercial banking, investment banking and funds
management. Banking groups may also engage in insurance activities, but these
must be undertaken through a separate subsidiary.
The FBL establishes a framework for supervision by the Federal Banking
Commission, or "FBC." The FBC implements this framework through the issuance of
Ordinances or Circular Letters to the banks that it supervises. In addition, the
regulatory framework in Switzerland relies on self-regulation through the Swiss
Bankers Association, or "SBA." The SBA issues guidelines to banks on conduct of
business issues. Recent examples of such guidelines include:
- - The Due Diligence Convention, which established know your customer standards
to protect against money laundering;
- - Risk Management Guidelines for Trading and for the Use of Derivatives, which
set out standards based on the recommendations on this subject from the Group
of Thirty, The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and The International
Organization of Securities Commissions; and
- - Portfolio Management Guidelines, which set standards for banks when managing
customers funds and administering assets on their behalf.
Mandatory Annual Audits. The approach to supervising banks in Switzerland
places a particular emphasis on the role of the external auditor. UBS's
auditors, who must be approved by the FBC to perform this role, are required to
submit an annual report to the FBC that assesses UBS's financial situation as
well as its compliance with the regulations and self-regulatory guidelines that
are applicable to its business. If the audit reveals violations or other
irregularities, the independent auditors must (1) inform the FBC if a correction
is not carried out within a designated time limit or (2) inform the FBC
immediately in the case of serious violations or irregularities. The FBC may
issue directives as necessary to require a bank to address any issues identified
by the auditors and may also appoint an expert to act as an observer of a bank
if the claims of the bank's creditors appear to be seriously jeopardized.
Supervision by the FBC. Since July 1999, the FBC has established a dedicated
unit called the Large Banking Groups Department which focuses solely on the
supervision of UBS AG and the Credit Suisse Group. The group, which consists of
experts covering all the main business activities in which UBS operates,
supervises UBS directly through regular meetings with management as well as
on-site visits. The group also coordinates the activities of the FBC with those
of UBS's main overseas supervisors as well as with those of the external
auditors.
Capital Requirements. For purposes of complying with Swiss capital
requirements, bank capital is divided into three main categories:
- - core (or Tier 1) capital,
- - supplementary (or Tier 2) capital, and
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- - additional (or Tier 3) capital.
Tier 1 capital primarily includes paid-in share capital, reserves (defined to
include retained earnings) and capital participations of minority shareholders
in fully consolidated subsidiaries, and is reduced by, among other items, the
bank's holdings of its own shares. Tier 1 capital is supplemented, for capital
adequacy purposes, by Tier 2 capital, which consists of, among other things, two
categories of subordinated debt instruments that may be issued by a bank, and by
Tier 3 capital, which consists of certain subordinated debt obligations. The use
of Tier 2 and Tier 3 capital in complying with capital ratio requirements is,
however, subject to limitations.
Under Swiss law, a bank must maintain a minimum capital ratio of 8%, calculated
by dividing adjusted core and supplementary capital by aggregate risk-weighted
assets. This standard must be met on both a consolidated and an unconsolidated
basis. UBS is required to file a statement of its required and existing capital
resources, together with its annual statement of condition and interim balance
sheet, with both the FBC and the Swiss National Bank.
Liquidity Requirements. Under Swiss law, banks are required to maintain
specified measures of primary and secondary liquidity. Primary liquidity is
measured by comparing Swiss franc-denominated liabilities to liquid assets in
Swiss francs. For this purpose, liabilities are defined as balances due to
banks, due on demand or due within three months, as well as 20% of deposits in
savings and similar accounts. Under current law, UBS's liquid assets must be
maintained at the level of at least 2.5% of these kinds of liabilities.
To measure secondary liquidity, assets maturing within one month which are
readily marketable and suitable for offsetting are subtracted from the
short-term and suitable for offsetting liabilities due to banks on demand or
maturing within one month, time deposits repayable within one month and certain
other liabilities maturing within one month (such as debentures, cash bonds and
cash certificates). Any excess of such liabilities remaining after this
calculation is then added to the sum of 50% of demand deposits and certain other
deposit accounts that have no restrictions on withdrawal, and 15% of thrift,
deposit and savings book accounts as well as similar accounts that are subject
to restrictions on withdrawal. The total of UBS's liquid and readily marketable
assets must be at least equal to 33% of the short-term liabilities as calculated
above.
UBS is required to file monthly statements reflecting its primary liquidity
position and quarterly statements reflecting its secondary liquidity position.
Disclosures to the Swiss National Bank. Although the primary responsibility for
supervision of banks under the FBL lies with the FBC, UBS also submits an annual
statement of condition and detailed monthly interim balance sheets to the Swiss
National Bank. The Swiss National Bank may require further disclosures from UBS
concerning its financial condition as well as other information relevant to
regulatory oversight by the Swiss National Bank.
Regulation and Supervision in the United States.
Banking Regulation. UBS's operations in the United States are subject to a
variety of regulatory regimes. UBS maintains branches in California,
Connecticut, Illinois and New York and agencies in Florida and Texas. UBS refers
to these as its U.S. "banking offices." UBS's California branches are located in
Los Angeles and San Francisco and are licensed by the Office of the Comptroller
of the Currency. Each of UBS's other U.S. banking offices is licensed by the
state banking authority of the state in which it is located. Each U.S. banking
office is subject to regulation and examination by its licensing authority. In
addition, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System exercises
examination and regulatory authority over UBS's state-licensed U.S. banking
offices. None of UBS's U.S. banking offices are insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation. The regulation of UBS's
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U.S. banking offices imposes restrictions on the activities of those offices, as
well as prudential restrictions, such as limits on extensions of credit to a
single borrower, including UBS subsidiaries.
The licensing authority of each U.S. banking office has the authority to take
possession of the business and property of the office it licenses in certain
circumstances. Such circumstances generally include violations of law, unsafe
business practices and insolvency. So long as UBS maintains one or more federal
branches, such as its California branches, state insolvency regimes that would
otherwise be applicable to its state licensed offices may be preempted by U.S.
federal law. As a result, if the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
exercised its authority over UBS's U.S. banking offices pursuant to federal law
in the event of a UBS insolvency, all of UBS's U.S. assets would be applied
first to satisfy creditors of its U.S. banking offices as a group, and then made
available for application pursuant to any Swiss insolvency proceeding.
In addition to the direct regulation of its U.S. banking offices, operating its
U.S. banking offices subjects UBS to regulation by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System under various laws, including the International Banking
Act of 1978, as amended, and the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended.
The Bank Holding Company Act imposes significant restrictions on UBS's U.S.
nonbanking operations and on its worldwide holdings of equity in companies
operating in the United States. Historically, UBS's U.S. nonbanking activities
were principally limited to activities that the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System found to be so "closely related to banking as to be a
proper incident thereto." Moreover, prior approval by the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System has been required to engage in new activities and to
make acquisitions in the United States.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 was recently enacted,
liberalizing the restrictions on the nonbanking activities of banking
organizations, including non-U.S. banks operating U.S. Banking Offices. The
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act:
- - allows bank holding companies meeting management, capital and, in the case of
companies owning FDIC-insured banks, Community Reinvestment Act standards to
engage in a substantially broader range of nonbanking activities than
previously was permissible, including insurance underwriting and making
merchant banking investments;
- - allows insurers and other financial services companies to acquire banks;
- - removes various restrictions that previously applied to bank holding company
ownership of securities firms and mutual fund advisory companies; and
- - revised the overall regulatory structure applicable to bank holding
companies, including those that also engage in insurance and securities
operations.
This part of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act became effective on 11 March 2000. On 10
April 2000, UBS AG was designated a "financial holding company" under the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which generally permits it to exercise the new powers
granted by that act.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act will also modify other current financial laws,
including laws related to the conduct of securities activities by U.S. banks and
U.S. banking offices. As a result, UBS may relocate certain activities now
conducted by its U.S. banking offices to a UBS subsidiary or elsewhere.
Other. In the United States, UBS's U.S. registered broker-dealer is regulated
by the SEC as a registered broker-dealer. Broker-dealers are subject to
regulations that cover all aspects of the securities business, including:
- - sales methods,
- - trade practices among broker-dealers,
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- - use and safekeeping of customers' funds and securities,
- - capital structure,
- - record-keeping,
- - the financing of customers' purchases, and
- - the conduct of directors, officers and employees.
In addition, UBS's U.S. registered broker-dealer is a member of and regulated by
the New York Stock Exchange and is regulated by the individual state securities
authorities in the states in which it operates.
These U.S. government agencies and self-regulatory organizations, as well as
state securities commissions in the United States, are empowered to conduct
administrative proceedings that can result in censure, fine, the issuance of
cease-and-desist orders or the suspension or expulsion of a broker-dealer or its
directors, officers or employees. UBS's U.S. commodities-related businesses are
subject to similar regulation.
Regulation and Supervision in the United Kingdom. UBS operates in the United
Kingdom under a regulatory regime that is undergoing comprehensive restructuring
aimed at implementing the Financial Services Authority as the United Kingdom's
unified regulator. Through 1999, UBS was regulated by the Securities and Futures
Authority Limited in respect of its investment banking, individual asset
management, brokerage and principal trading activities, and by the Investment
Management Regulatory Organization in respect of its institutional asset
management and fund management activities. Commencing in 2000, however, the
responsibilities of the Securities and Futures Authority Limited and Investment
Management Regulatory Organization have been taken over by the Financial
Services Authority. Some of UBS's subsidiaries and affiliates are also regulated
by the London Stock Exchange and other United Kingdom securities and commodities
exchanges of which UBS is a member. The investment services that are subject to
oversight by United Kingdom regulators are regulated in accordance with European
Union directives requiring, among other things, compliance with certain capital
adequacy standards, customer protection requirements and conduct of business
rules. These standards, requirements and rules are similarly implemented, under
the same directives, throughout the European Union and are broadly comparable in
scope and purpose to the regulatory capital and customer protection requirements
imposed under applicable U.S. law.
DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
At 30 June 2000, UBS operated about 1,230 offices and branches worldwide, of
which about 82.7% were in Switzerland. Of the remaining 17.3%, 8.6% were in
Europe, 5.8% were in the Americas and 2.9% were in Asia. Approximately 43% of
the offices and branches in Switzerland are owned directly by UBS with the
remainder, along with most of UBS's offices outside Switzerland, being held
under commercial leases. The premises are subject to continuous maintenance and
upgrading and are considered suitable and adequate for UBS's current and
anticipated operations.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Except as described below, there are no legal or arbitration proceedings pending
or threatened of which UBS is aware involving UBS which may have or have had a
significant effect on the financial position of UBS taken as a whole.
In the United States, several class action lawsuits, in relation to what is
known as the Holocaust affair, have been brought against UBS, as legal successor
to Swiss Bank Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland, in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn). These
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lawsuits were initially filed in October 1996. Credit Suisse Group has been
designated as a defendant alongside UBS. On 12 August 1998, a settlement was
reached between the parties. This settlement provides for a payment by the
defendant banks to the plaintiffs, under certain terms and conditions, of an
aggregate amount of $1.25 billion. UBS agreed to contribute up to two-thirds of
this amount.
To the extent that other Swiss companies agreed to participate in this fund, and
to the extent of applicable payments to beneficiaries of eligible dormant
accounts, UBS's share was to be reduced. For these purposes, dormant accounts
are defined as accounts with banks and other financial institutions prior to 9
May 1945 which are part of the settlement agreement. In Switzerland, dormant or
abandoned accounts remain on the books of the bank in perpetuity, until claimed
or settled. Therefore, if such dormant or abandoned accounts are identified as
balances that should be used to fund the settlement, the payment of cash to
claimants causes the account to be liquidated from the company's records,
thereby reducing cash and reducing the dormant account liability, as well as the
remaining settlement amount liability. Accordingly, to the extent that such
accounts are identified at institutions other than UBS, UBS's exposure to this
matter will be reduced. Based on UBS's estimate of such expected contributions,
UBS provided a reserve of $610 million (CHF 842 million) in 1998 and an
additional $95 million (CHF 154 million) in 1999.
During the second quarter of 2000, as part of the continuing review of this
matter, UBS recognized that the amounts in dormant accounts attributable to
Holocaust victims at UBS as well as at other Swiss banks are vastly below the
initially expected level, and that UBS needed to adjust its reserve. In
addition, on 26 July 2000, Judge Korman, the presiding judge in this matter,
approved the settlement agreement. The final settlement approved by the judge
describes a new mechanism to include Holocaust-related insurance claims for
insurance companies. As a consequence, contributions by insurance companies will
not serve to offset the banks' liabilities, contrary to UBS's previous
understanding. As a result, in the second quarter of 2000, UBS provided an
additional reserve of $122 million (CHF 200 million), bringing the total
provision to $827 million (CHF 1,196 million). The difference between the amount
accrued and the maximum potential liability of $833 million represents amounts
specifically identified in UBS's customer accounts that are eligible for offset.
EXCHANGE CONTROLS AND OTHER LIMITATIONS AFFECTING SECURITY HOLDERS
There are no restrictions under UBS's Articles of Association or Swiss law,
presently in force, that limit the right of non-resident or foreign owners to
hold UBS's securities freely or, when entitled, as described under "Description
of UBS Ordinary Shares--Voting Rights," to vote UBS's securities freely. There
are currently no Swiss foreign exchange controls or laws restricting the import
or export of capital. In addition, there are currently no restrictions under
Swiss law affecting the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to
non-resident holders of UBS securities.
CONTROL OF UBS
As far as UBS is aware, UBS is neither directly nor indirectly owned nor
controlled by another corporation or any government and there are no
arrangements in place the operation of which may result in a change in control.
As of 31 August 2000, UBS's directors and executive officers as a group
beneficially held 2,368,412 of UBS's issued and outstanding ordinary shares. For
the purposes of this analysis, UBS's executive officers are the members of the
UBS Group Managing Board. The Group Managing Board consists of the seven members
of the Group Executive Board, and 26 members who hold senior positions at the
top level of UBS's organization in the Business Groups and Corporate Center. See
also "-- Options to Purchase Securities from UBS" on page 126 for a discussion
of options and warrants issued by UBS.
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NATURE OF TRADING MARKET
The company preferred securities are not listed on any national exchange or
traded in any established market. We have received approval to list the trust
preferred securities on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange in accordance with its
rules. The Luxembourg Stock Exchange is not a trading market.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF UBS
The UBS Board of Directors has ultimate responsibility for the strategic
direction of UBS's business and the supervision and control of UBS's executive
management. The Board of Directors consists exclusively of non-executive
directors in accordance with the Swiss Banking Law. Each member of the Board is
elected at the annual general meeting of shareholders for a four-year term.
However, at the initial annual general meeting, the terms varied between one and
four years to provide for staggered terms for Board members. In order to ensure
its independence, the Chief Executive Officer of UBS is not permitted to be a
member of the Board of Directors. The UBS Articles of Association and the UBS
Organizational Regulations prescribe the presentation of information on UBS's
affairs to the members of the Board of Directors.
The UBS Group Executive Board is UBS's most senior executive body. It assumes
overall responsibility for the development of UBS's strategies, and the
implementation of the results of these strategies. The UBS Group Executive Board
is comprised of seven members, namely the UBS Chief Executive Officer, the Chief
Executive Officer of the three Business Groups, the Private Banking business
unit and of UBS Capital, and the UBS Chief Financial Officer. The UBS Group
Executive Board normally convenes bi-weekly. Information concerning the members
of the Board of Directors is set forth in the table below.
EXPIRATION OF
YEAR OF INITIAL CURRENT TERM
NAME POSITION HELD APPOINTMENT OF OFFICE
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Alex Krauer Chairman
Member of the Audit Supervisory Board 1998 2002
Alberto Togni Vice Chairman
Chairman of the Audit Supervisory Board 1998 2001
Markus Kundig Vice Chairman
Member of the Audit Supervisory Board 1998 2002
Peter Bockli Chairman of the Audit Committee 1998 2003
Rolf A. Meyer Member of the Audit Committee 1998 2003
Hans Peter Ming Board Member 1998 2004
Andreas Reinhart Member of the Audit Committee 1998 2004
Eric Honegger Board Member 1999 2003
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Information concerning the members of the Group Executive Board is set forth
below:
YEAR OF INITIAL
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Marcel Ospel President and Group Chief Executive Officer 1998
Luqman Arnold Chief Financial Officer 1999
Georges Gagnebin Chief Executive Officer of Private Banking Business 2000
Unit
Markus Granziol Chairman and Chief Executive of UBS Warburg 1999
Stephan Haeringer Chief Executive Officer of UBS Switzerland and of 1998
Private and Corporate Clients Business Unit
Pierre De Weck Chief Executive Officer of UBS Capital 1998
Peter A. Wuffli Chief Executive Officer of UBS Asset Management 1998
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The aggregate compensation paid by UBS to its directors and officers as a group
in 1998 was approximately CHF 102.8 million, including bonus compensation and
approximately CHF 10.3 million in accrued pension benefits. The aggregate
compensation paid by UBS to its directors and officers as a group in 1999 was
approximately CHF 193.1 million, including bonus compensation and approximately
CHF 2.7 million in accrued pension benefits. For the purposes of this analysis,
UBS's executive officers are the members of the UBS Group Managing Board, as
described above under "-- Control of Registrant."
OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES FROM UBS
UBS offers employees options on UBS ordinary shares under five plans, as
described below:
Under the UBS Employee Ownership Plan and Senior Management Compensation
Program, key personnel are awarded that portion of their performance-related
compensation in excess of a predetermined amount in UBS ordinary shares,
warrants or options, which are restricted for a specified number of years.
Under the UBS Employee Investment Plan, employees have the option to invest part
or all of their annual bonus in UBS ordinary shares, warrants or other
derivatives on UBS ordinary shares. A certain holding period applies during
which the instruments cannot be sold or exercised.
Under the UBS Long Term Incentive and Key Award plans, long-term stock options
are granted to key employees. UBS considers the key employee's performance,
potential, years of service and the performance of the division in which the
employee works in determining the amount of the award. The options are blocked
for a certain period of time during which they cannot be exercised. For the 1997
options and certain of the 1998 options, one half of each grant is subject to an
acceleration clause after which certain forfeiture provisions lapse. One option
gives the right to purchase one registered share at the option's strike price.
The following table provides information concerning options to purchase UBS
ordinary shares at 31 August 2000.
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WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICE WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
INSTRUMENT TYPE NUMBER ISSUED (IN CHF) EXPIRATION (IN YEARS)
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Options.................. 14,004,159 199 4.4
Warrants................. 6,257,804 227 2.3
Total............... 20,261,963 208 3.7
The total number of UBS ordinary shares subject to issuance under such options
and warrants held by officers and directors of UBS as of 31 August 2000 is
3,230,612.
INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT IN CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS
Mortgages receivable from members of the UBS Board of Directors, the UBS Group
Executive Board, the UBS Group Managing Board, close family members of these
individuals and enterprises controlled by these individuals were as follows:
CHF MILLION 1999
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Additions................................................... 6
Reductions.................................................. 5
Mortgages at 31 December.................................... 28
Members of the UBS Board of Directors, UBS Group Executive Board and UBS Group
Managing Board are granted mortgages at the same terms and conditions as other
employees. Terms and conditions are based on third party terms, excluding the
credit margin. In addition, fully secured personal loans totalling approximately
CHF 3.6 million have been extended to members of this group, all of which are
due and payable within 24 months.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with UBS's
consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in
this document. UBS's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standards, or "IAS," which differ in
certain significant respects from U.S. GAAP. Please refer to Note 42 of UBS's
consolidated financial statements for a description of the significant
differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP and the reconciliation of shareholders'
equity and net profit (loss) to U.S. GAAP. Unless otherwise stated, all of UBS's
financial information presented in this document is presented on a consolidated
basis under IAS.
All references to 1999, 1998 and 1997 refer to UBS's fiscal years ended 31
December 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The financial statements for each of
these periods have been audited by ATAG Ernst & Young Ltd., as described in the
"Report of Independent Auditors" on page F-1.
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For comparative purposes, 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to conform to
the 2000 presentation, which gives effect to certain accounting changes,
including:
- - the removal from net trading income of profit on UBS ordinary shares held for
trading purposes;
- - the treatment of these shares as treasury shares, reducing both the number of
shares and the shareholders' equity used in ratio calculations;
- - the reclassification of trading-related interest revenues from net trading
income to net interest income;
- - the removal of the credit to net interest income and matching debit to net
trading income for the cost of funding trading positions; and
- - the capitalization of costs relating to the in-house development of software.
Note 1(t) of UBS's consolidated financial statements includes a complete
explanation of these accounting changes.
Introduction
UBS is a global, integrated investment services firm and operates through three
business groups, which are divided into eight operating business units, and its
Corporate Center. The business units within each of the three business groups,
share senior management, infrastructure and other resources. The three business
groups are:
- - UBS Switzerland, which is made up of two business units: Private and Corporate
Clients and Private Banking;
- - UBS Asset Management, which consists of two business units: Institutional
Asset Management and Investment Funds/GAM; and
- - UBS Warburg, which is composed of four business units: Corporate &
Institutional Clients, UBS Capital, Private Clients and e-services.
The following table sets forth the contributions to operating profit before tax
from each of the three business groups, and the eight business units within
them, and for the Corporate Center.
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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UBS SWITZERLAND:
Private and Corporate Clients.................... 1,018 621 1,271 908
Private Banking.................................. 1,980 1,537 2,937 4,415
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UBS Switzerland................................ 2,998 2,158 4,208 5,323
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT:
Institutional Asset Management................... 138 148 325 437
Investment Funds/GAM............................. 64 24 112 65
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FOR THE
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30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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UBS WARBURG:
Corporate and Institutional Clients.............. 2,865 1,430 2,346 (1,102)
UBS Capital...................................... 71 57 157 428
Private Clients.................................. (246) (141) (327) (133)
e-services....................................... (158) 0 (39) 0
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UBS Warburg.................................... 2,532 1,346 2,137 (807)
CORPORATE CENTER................................. (172) 1,355 1,111 (1,147)
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Total....................................... 5,560 5,031 7,893 3,871
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
The 1998 merger of Swiss Bank Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland, which
was completed on 29 June 1998, was accounted for under the
"pooling-of-interests" method of accounting. Under the pooling-of-interests
method, a single uniform set of accounting policies was adopted and applied
retrospectively for the restatement of comparative information. After the 1998
merger was effected, UBS began the process of integrating the operations of the
two banks. This process involved streamlining operations, eliminating duplicate
information technology infrastructure, consolidating banking premises and
various other measures to bring the two banks together. At the time of the 1998
merger, UBS established a restructuring provision of CHF 7 billion to cover its
expected restructuring costs associated with the 1998 merger. An additional
pre-tax restructuring charge of CHF 300 million in respect of the 1998 merger,
representing about 4% of the original CHF 7 billion provision, was recognized in
December 1999. The majority of the extra provision was due to revised estimates
of the cost of lease breaks and property disposals. UBS has now largely
completed the integration and restructuring process relating to the 1998 merger
and, at 30 June 2000, has used approximately CHF 6.1 billion of the CHF 7.3
billion restructuring provision.
In addition, during the last three and a half years, a number of other events
occurred that also had a significant effect on UBS's results of operations
during these periods. These events included:
- - During 1999, UBS recognized pre-tax gains of CHF 1,490 million on the sale of
its 25% stake in Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt; CHF 110 million on Julius Baer
registered shares; CHF 200 million on the sale of its international Global
Trade Finance business; and CHF 38 million on Long Term Capital Management,
L.P.
- - During the first half of 1998, UBS divested Banca della Svizzera Italiana, or
"BSI," and Adler & Co. Ltd. to satisfy a condition of the Swiss Competition
Commission in connection with the 1998 merger. UBS recognized pre-tax gains
of CHF 1,058 million on these sales.
- - During 1998, due to extremely volatile market conditions, UBS incurred losses
of CHF 1,160 million relating to the write-down of its trading and investment
positions in Long Term Capital Management, L.P. and CHF 762 million relating
to its Global Equity Derivatives portfolio.
- - As of 31 December 1998, UBS established a provision of CHF 842 million in
connection with the claims relating to the matter known as the Holocaust
affair. UBS recognized additional pre-tax provisions of CHF 154 million
relating to this claim in 1999 and CHF 200 million in 2000.
- - In the fourth quarter of 1999, UBS recognized a one-time credit of CHF 456
million in connection with excess pension fund employer prepayments, recorded
in accordance with IAS.
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As a global financial services firm, UBS's businesses are affected by the
external environment in the markets in which it operates. In particular, the
results of UBS's business in Switzerland, and notably the results of its
credit-related activities, would be adversely affected by any deterioration in
the state of the Swiss economy because of the impact this would have on UBS's
customers' creditworthiness. More generally, economic and political conditions
in different countries can also impact UBS's results of operations and financial
position by affecting the demand for UBS's products and services and the credit
quality of UBS's borrowers and counterparties. Similarly, any prolonged weakness
in international securities markets would affect UBS's business revenues through
its effect on UBS's clients' investment decisions and the value of portfolios
under management, which would in turn reduce UBS's revenues from its private
banking and asset management businesses.
Competitive Forces. UBS faces intense competition in all aspects of its
business. UBS competes with asset management entities, retail and commercial
banks, investment banking firms, merchant banks, broker-dealers and other
investment services firms. In addition, the trend toward consolidation in the
global financial services industry is enhancing the competitive position of some
of UBS's competitors by broadening the range of their product and service
offerings and increasing their access to capital. These competitive pressures
could result in increased pricing pressure on a number of UBS's products and
services, particularly as competitors seek to win market share.
Fluctuations in Currency Exchange Rates and Interest Rates. Because UBS
prepares its accounts in Swiss francs, changes in currency exchange rates,
particularly between the Swiss franc and the U.S. dollar and the Swiss franc and
the British pound, may have an effect on the earnings that it reports. UBS's
approach to managing the risk is explained below under "--Asset and Liability
Management--Currency Management." In addition, changes in exchange rates can
affect UBS's business earnings. For example, the establishment of the euro
during 1999 has started to have an effect on the foreign exchange markets in
Europe by reducing the extent of foreign exchange dealings among member
countries and generating more harmonized financial products. Movements in
interest rates can also affect UBS's results. As interest rates decline, UBS's
interest rate margins generally come under pressure and mortgage borrowers may
seek to repay their borrowings early, which can affect UBS's net interest
income. Interest rate movements can also affect UBS's fixed income trading
portfolio and the investment performance of its asset management businesses.
Operational Risks. UBS's businesses are dependent on its ability to process a
large number of complex transactions across numerous and diverse markets in
different currencies and subject to many different legal and regulatory regimes.
UBS's systems and processes are designed to ensure that the risks associated
with UBS's activities are appropriately controlled, but UBS recognizes that any
weaknesses in these systems could have a negative impact on its results of
operations during the affected period.
As a result of these and other factors beyond its control, UBS's revenues and
operating profit have been and are likely to continue to be subject to a measure
of variability from period to period. Therefore UBS's revenues and operating
profit for any particular fiscal period may not be indicative of sustainable
results, may vary from year to year and may impact UBS's ability to achieve its
strategic objectives. Nevertheless, UBS's risk management and control procedures
have been designed to keep the risk of such variability at an acceptably low
level. For further discussion of UBS's risk management and control see
"--Analysis of Risks--Consequential Risks."
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Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table sets forth UBS's consolidated results of operations for the
half years ended 30 June 2000 and 1999 and for the years ended 31 December 1999
and 1998.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME:
Interest income............................. 24,079 16,293 35,604 37,442
Interest expense............................ 19,753 13,540 29,695 32,424
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Net interest income...................... 4,326 2,753 5,909 5,018
Credit loss expense......................... (83) 635 956 951
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Net interest income after credit loss
expense................................ 4,409 2,118 4,953 4,067
Net fee and commission income............... 7,835 6,184 12,607 12,626
Net trading income.......................... 5,669 4,460 7,719 3,313
Other income, including income from disposal
of associates and subsidiaries........... 644 2,340 3,146 2,241
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Total operating income................... 18,557 15,102 28,425 22,247
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel................................... 8,876 6,819 12,577 9,816
General and administrative.................. 3,174 2,388 6,098 6,735
Depreciation and amortization............... 947 864 1,857 1,825
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Total operating expenses................. 12,997 10,071 20,532 18,376
Operating profit before tax and minority
interests................................... 5,560 5,031 7,893 3,871
Tax expense................................. 1,257 1,151 1,686 904
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Net profit before minority interests..... 4,303 3,880 6,207 2,967
Minority interests.......................... (35) (21) (54) 5
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Net profit............................. 4,268 3,859 6,153 2,972
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Net interest
income increased by CHF 1,573 million, or 57.1%, from CHF 2,753 million in the
first half of 1999 to CHF 4,326 million in the first half of 2000. This was
principally the result of higher coupon income, in line with an increase of
interest bearing instruments in the trading portfolio.
As a result of the significant recovery of the Swiss economy in the first half
of 2000 and especially its effect on the real estate and real estate
construction markets, UBS was able to write back CHF 237 million of domestic
credit loss provisions in the first half of 2000. These writebacks were offset
by additional provisions on the international portfolio of CHF 154 million,
leading to a net credit of CHF 83 million in the credit loss expense line for
the first half of 2000, compared to an expense of CHF 635 million in the first
half of 1999.
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Net fee and commission income increased by CHF 1,651 million, or 26.7%, from CHF
6,184 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 7,835 million in the first half
of 2000, as the result of increased client activity, driven by strong markets,
especially in the first quarter of 2000. The following table sets forth UBS's
net fee and commission income for the first half of 2000 and 1999.
FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED 30 JUNE
2000 1999(1)
(CHF in millions)
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CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS......................... 145 215
SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES:
Underwriting and corporate finance fees................... 1,069 826
Brokerage fees............................................ 2,979 1,882
Fiduciary fees............................................ 175 162
Custodian fees............................................ 726 788
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees.......... 1,913 1,476
Investment fund fees...................................... 1,360 925
Other..................................................... 29 53
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Total.................................................. 8,251 6,112
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COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES....................... 391 367
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TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME...................... 8,787 6,694
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FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE:
Brokerage fees paid....................................... 582 359
Other..................................................... 370 151
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Total.................................................. 952 510
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME............................... 7,835 6,184
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Credit-related fees and commissions decreased in the first half of 2000 as a
result of the sale of UBS's International Global Trade Finance business in the
second half of 1999. Underwriting and corporate finance fees increased by 29%
over the first half of 1999 with strong results in both equity and fixed income
underwriting, and continuing increases in corporate finance revenues. Brokerage
fees were 58.3% higher in the first half of 2000 than in the first half of 1999
as a result of high levels of client activity in the context of strong market
volumes. The increase in investment fund fees from the first half of 1999 to the
first half of 2000 resulted from higher volumes and the inclusion in the first
half of 2000 of GAM, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 1999. Portfolio
and other management and advisory fees increased CHF 437 million due to higher
asset-related fees in the first half of 2000.
Net trading income increased CHF 1,209 million, or 27.1%, to CHF 5,669 million
for the first half of 2000, compared to CHF 4,460 million for the first half of
1999, driven by strong growth in equity trading income and through increased
client activity, particularly in the first quarter of 2000. The
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following table sets forth UBS's net trading income by major business area for
the first half of 2000 and 1999.
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED
30 JUNE
2000 1999(1)
(CHF in millions)
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Foreign exchange(2)......................................... 680 718
Fixed income................................................ 643 1,303
Equities.................................................... 4,346 2,439
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Total............................................. 5,669 4,460
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
(2) Includes other trading income such as banknotes, precious metals and
commodities.
Net trading income from foreign exchange decreased CHF 38 million, or 5.3%, from
the first half of 1999 to the first half of 2000 in difficult trading
conditions, with lower levels of market activity and narrowing margins on
derivative products.
Net trading income from fixed income decreased CHF 660 million, or 50.7%, from
the first half of 1999 to CHF 643 million in the first half of 2000. The fixed
income component of net trading income does not represent the full revenue
picture of the Fixed Income business area within the Corporate and Institutional
Clients business unit. In particular, coupon income is managed as an integral
part of the trading portfolio. The relative revenue contributions of
mark-to-market gains, coupon income and other factors are somewhat volatile,
because they depend on trading strategies and the instrument composition. In the
first half of 2000, while fixed income trading income fell, coupon income, which
is reported in net interest income, rose substantially. The sum of the two
results suggests significantly more stable revenue development than either
component standing alone. In total, in the first half of 2000, revenues in the
Fixed Income business area of Corporate and Institutional Clients rose 13.6%
over the first half of 1999.
Net trading income from equities increased CHF 1,907 million, or 78.2%, from the
first half of 1999 to the first half of 2000. Positive markets led to an
exceptionally good first quarter of 2000, with record client volumes and strong
performances in European, U.S., U.K. and Japanese equities. Performance in the
second quarter fell slightly in more mixed market conditions, but was still well
ahead of second quarter of 1999.
Other income, including income from disposal of associates and subsidiaries,
decreased CHF 1,696 million, or 72.5%, from CHF 2,340 million in the first half
of 1999 to CHF 644 million in the first half of 2000. Total disposal-related
pre-tax gains were CHF 1,778 million in the first half of 1999 compared to CHF
23 million in the first half of 2000. The first half of 1999 included pre-tax
gains of CHF 1,490 million from the sale of UBS's stake in Swiss
Life/Rentenanstalt, CHF 200 million from the disposal of the Global Trade
Finance business and CHF 110 million from the sale of Julius Baer registered
shares. Excluding income from disposal of associates and subsidiaries, other
income increased CHF 59 million due to increased income from the disposal of
private equity investments and the consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG's
results in the first half of 2000 but not in the first half of 1999, offset by a
reduction of income from investments in associates and losses from the
revaluation of properties held for resale.
Personnel expense increased CHF 2,057 million, or 30.2%, from CHF 6,819 million
in the first half of 1999 to CHF 8,876 million in the first half of 2000,
despite an almost unchanged headcount of
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47,744 at 30 June 2000, compared to 48,066 at 30 June 1999. This is primarily
attributable to higher performance-related compensation based on the very strong
results in the first half of 2000. In addition, CHF 567 million of the increase
is the result of adverse currency movements and CHF 182 million is due to the
consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG's results in the first half of 2000 but
not in the first half of 1999 and the inclusion of GAM, acquired in the fourth
quarter of 1999.
General and administrative expenses increased CHF 786 million, or 32.9%, from
CHF 2,388 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 3,174 million in the first
half of 2000. General and administrative expenses in the first half of 2000
includes a final provision of CHF 200 million related to the U.S. global
settlement of Holocaust-related claims and CHF 110 million from the
consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG and the inclusion of GAM. Marketing and
public relations costs increased by CHF 102 million in the first half of 2000,
mainly due to the corporate re-branding program. CHF 146 million of the increase
relates primarily to information technology outsourcing charges for work that
was previously carried out in-house.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 83 million, or 9.6%, from CHF 864
million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 947 million in the first half of 2000,
mainly as a result of the acquisition of GAM and Allegis in the fourth quarter
of 1999.
Tax expense increased CHF 106 million, or 9.2%, from CHF 1,151 million in the
first half of 1999 to CHF 1,257 million in the first half of 2000, principally
due to increased operating profit. The effective tax rate of 22.6% in the first
half of 2000 is very slightly lower than the 22.9% rate in the first half of
1999.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Net interest
income increased by CHF 891 million, or 17.8%, from CHF 5,018 million in 1998 to
CHF 5,909 million in 1999. Increased trading-related interest income and higher
interest margins in the domestic loan portfolio in 1999 from more consistent
application of UBS's risk-adjusted pricing model were partially offset by the
sale of business activities which had contributed to net interest income in
1998, as well as the impact of lower returns on invested equity and the
reduction of the international loan portfolio.
Credit loss expense had a slight increase of CHF 5 million from CHF 951 million
in 1998 to CHF 956 million in 1999. During 1999, UBS experienced general
improvements in the economy and in the credit performance of its loan portfolio,
and a reduction in impaired loans in the aggregate. Although impaired loans
decreased, additional provisions were required for some of the impaired domestic
loans remaining in the portfolio.
Net fee and commission income decreased by CHF 19 million from CHF 12,626
million in 1998 to CHF 12,607 million in 1999. Excluding the effect of
divestments in 1998, the decrease was roughly 1%.
The following table sets forth UBS's net fee and commission income for each of
the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER(1)
1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS......................... 372 559
SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES:
Underwriting and corporate finance fees................... 1,831 1,694
Brokerage fees............................................ 3,934 3,670
Fiduciary fees............................................ 317 349
Custodian fees............................................ 1,583 1,386
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31 DECEMBER(1)
1999 1998
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Portfolio and other management and advisory fees.......... 2,984 3,335
Investment fund fees...................................... 1,915 1,778
Other..................................................... 57 110
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Total.................................................. 12,621 12,322
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COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES....................... 765 776
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TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME........................ 13,758 13,657
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FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE:
Brokerage fees paid....................................... 795 704
Other..................................................... 356 327
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Total.................................................. 1,151 1,031
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME............................... 12,607 12,626
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Credit-related fees and commissions decreased in line with reduced emerging
market exposures and the sale of UBS's international Global Trade Finance
operations. As a result of strong results in mergers and acquisitions in 1999,
underwriting and corporate finance fees increased 8% relative to exceptionally
strong performance in 1998. Brokerage fees were higher in 1999 than in 1998
mainly due to strong volumes in the U.K., U.S. and Asia. A CHF 137 million
increase in investment fund fees was attributable to higher volumes and pricing
adjustments from the integration of the two pre-1998 merger product platforms.
Strong increases in custodian fees reflected higher custodian assets and a new
pricing model.
Net trading income increased CHF 4,406 million, or 133%, from CHF 3,313 million
in 1998 to CHF 7,719 million in 1999. The following table sets forth UBS's net
trading income by major business area for each of the years ended 31 December
1999 and 1998.
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER(1)
1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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Foreign exchange(2)......................................... 1,108 1,992
Fixed income................................................ 2,603 162
Equities.................................................... 4,008 1,159
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
(2) Includes other trading income such as banknotes, precious metals and
commodities.
Net trading income from foreign exchange decreased CHF 884 million, or 44.4%,
from 1998 to 1999 mostly as a result of lower volumes in key markets. The
reduced levels of activity resulted from the introduction of the euro and
narrowing margins from increased competition in global markets.
Net trading income from fixed income increased CHF 2,441 million from 1998 to
1999. During 1998, net trading income from fixed income was negatively impacted
by the pre-tax approximately CHF 790 million write-down of UBS's trading
position in Long Term Capital Management, L.P., or "LTCM,"
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and approximately CHF 690 million in losses in UBS's emerging markets trading
portfolios. Excluding those write downs from the 1998 results, net trading
income from fixed income increased approximately 58% in 1999 over 1998. Fixed
income trading revenues were strong across all major products during 1999, led
by swaps and options and investment grade debt.
Net trading income from equities increased CHF 2,849 million from 1998 to 1999.
During 1998, net trading income was negatively impacted by pre-tax CHF 762
million in losses from the Global Equities Derivatives positions. In 1999, net
trading income benefited from very strong customer volumes in equity products
globally.
Other income, including income from disposal of associates and subsidiaries,
increased CHF 905 million, or 40.4%, from CHF 2,241 million in 1998 to CHF 3,146
million in 1999. Total disposal-related pre-tax gains were CHF 1,821 million in
1999 compared to disposal-related pre-tax gains of CHF 1,119 million in 1998.
The first-time consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden in 1999 resulting in other
income of CHF 395 million was partially offset by less income from investments
in associates as a result of the divestments as well as lower income from other
properties. The approximately CHF 370 million portion of the LTCM write-down
negatively impacted other income in 1998.
Personnel expense increased CHF 2,761 million, or 28.1%, from CHF 9,816 million
in 1998 to CHF 12,577 million in 1999, despite only a minor increase in
headcount from 48,011 at 31 December 1998 to 49,058 at 31 December 1999. At the
end of 1997, UBS foresaw the probability of a shortfall in profit in its
investment banking business as a result of the then-pending 1998 merger. In
order to protect its investment banking franchise, UBS realized it would
probably need to make payments to personnel in excess of amounts determined by
normal compensation methodologies. An amount of approximately CHF 1 billion was
recorded as part of the merger-related restructuring reserve for this purpose.
By the end of 1998, this shortfall had materialized, and CHF 1,007 million of
accrued payments to personnel were charged against the restructuring reserve in
1998 as planned. The shortfall in profits noted above was aggravated by losses
associated with LTCM and the Global Equity Derivatives, or "GED," portfolio.
Adjusting the prior year for the CHF 1,007 million, personnel expenses in 1999
increased by 16%, which was primarily attributable to higher performance-related
compensation based on the good investment banking result in 1999. Personnel
expense in 1999 was reduced by the recognition of CHF 456 million in pre-paid
employer pension contributions.
General and administrative expenses decreased CHF 637 million, or 9.5%, from CHF
6,735 million in 1998 to CHF 6,098 million in 1999. General and administrative
expenses in 1998 includes the provision of CHF 842 million for the settlement
related to the Holocaust litigation. In 1999, the following were included:
- the additional restructuring provision of CHF 300 million;
- an additional provision of CHF 154 million for the U.S. global settlement
of Holocaust-related claims; and
- CHF 130 million from the first-time consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden.
Excluding the impact of these items in 1998 and 1999, general and administrative
expenses decreased 6.4% year-on-year reflecting stringent cost reduction
programs.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 32 million, or 1.8%, from CHF 1,825
million 1998 to CHF 1,857 million in 1999. Excluding the impact of the
first-time consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden in 1999, depreciation and
amortization remained flat.
Tax expense increased CHF 782 million, or 86.5%, from CHF 904 million in 1998 to
CHF 1,686 million in 1999, principally due to increased operating profit. The
effective tax rate of 21.4% is lower than 23.4%, the rate in 1998, primarily due
to the utilization of tax loss carry forwards.
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Year Ended 31 December 1998 Compared to Year Ended 31 December 1997. The
following figures have not been restated for the changes in accounting policy
and restructuring of the UBS business groups that have been introduced during
2000, as such a restatement of the 1997 data was not practicable. As a result of
the differences in the reporting by the predecessor banks' accounting and
reporting policies, the unavailability of certain data, and the shut down and
modification of significant computer systems as a result of the 1998 merger and
to address Year 2000 issues, there is insufficient information to permit UBS to
restate the 1997 results for the changes in accounting policy.
31 DECEMBER
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OPERATING INCOME:
Interest income........................................... 22,835 23,669
Interest expense.......................................... 16,173 16,733
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Net interest income.................................. 6,662 6,936
Credit loss expense....................................... 951 1,278
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Total................................................ 5,711 5,658
Net fee and commission income............................. 12,626 12,234
Net trading income........................................ 1,750 5,491
Other income, including income from disposal of associates
and subsidiaries....................................... 2,241 1,497
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Operating income..................................... 22,328 24,880
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel................................................. 9,816 11,559
General and administrative................................ 6,617 5,315
Depreciation and amortization............................. 1,825 1,762
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Operating expenses..................................... 18,258 18,636
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Operating profit before tax.......................... 4,070 6,244
Restructuring costs....................................... -- 7,000
Tax expense (benefit)..................................... 1,045 (105)
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Net profit (loss) before minority interests.......... 3,025 (651)
Minority interests........................................ 5 (16)
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Net profit (loss).................................... 3,030 (667)
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Net interest income decreased CHF 274 million, or 4.0%, from CHF 6,936 million
in 1997 to CHF 6,662 million in 1998. The decrease primarily resulted from lower
variable-rate mortgage volumes and the elimination of operations in 1998 that
generated interest income during 1997. Lower variable rate mortgage volumes
during 1998 more than offset an increase in fixed-rate mortgages. In addition,
although lower savings and deposit accounts reduced interest expense in 1998, it
also resulted in lower interest income from deposits during the year.
UBS's credit loss expense decreased CHF 327 million, or 25.6%, from CHF 1,278
million in 1997 to CHF 951 million in 1998. Credit loss expense improved because
of positive developments in the overall Swiss economy. This was offset in part
by the rapid deterioration of emerging market economies, most notably in Latin
America and Southeast Asia. This caused an approximately CHF 275 million net
increase in country provisions from 1997 to 1998 and other increases in
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counterparty allowances. The largest provisions in the emerging markets
economies were as follows at 31 December 1998 and 1997.
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Brazil...................................................... 276 55
Indonesia................................................... 168 29
South Korea................................................. 186 19
Net fee and commission income increased CHF 392 million, or 3.2%, from CHF
12,234 million in 1997 to CHF 12,626 million in 1998. Increases in underwriting
and corporate finance fees, custodian fees, portfolio and other management and
advisory fees, and fees from investment funds resulting from strong markets,
growth in assets under management and the acquisition of Dillon Read & Co., Inc.
in late 1997 all contributed to this net increase. These increases were
partially offset by a decrease in credit-related fees and commissions and
brokerage fees.
Net trading income decreased CHF 3,741 million, or 68.1%, from CHF 5,491 million
in 1997 to CHF 1,750 million in 1998. The decrease primarily resulted from the
CHF 790 million write-down of UBS's trading position in LTCM, the CHF 762
million loss on UBS's Global Equities Derivatives portfolio and approximately
CHF 810 million of losses on UBS's emerging markets trading portfolios. Net
trading income from foreign exchange and bank notes decreased by CHF 541 million
primarily reflecting losses in foreign exchange trading that were partially
offset by unusually strong results in UBS's cash and collateral trading
business. In addition, net trading income from precious metals and commodities
decreased by CHF 216 million, or 89%, from CHF 244 million in 1997 to CHF 28
million in 1998 due primarily to the wind-down of some of these businesses and
difficult trading conditions.
Other income, including income from disposal of associates and subsidiaries,
increased CHF 744 million, or 49.7%, from CHF 1,497 million in 1997 to CHF 2,241
million in 1998. The increase primarily reflected CHF 1,058 million gains on the
sales of BSI and Adler and gains in UBS's real estate and private equity
activities, partially offset by the CHF 370 million write-down of UBS's
investment in LTCM attributable to other income.
Personnel expense decreased CHF 1,743 million, or 15.1%, from CHF 11,559 million
in 1997 to CHF 9,816 million in 1998, reflecting reduced headcount of 13.0% from
55,176 people as of 31 December 1997 to 48,011 people as of 31 December 1998.
The headcount reduction primarily resulted from efficiencies gained from the
1998 merger and divestments of specific businesses. As discussed above, CHF
1,007 million of accrued payments to personnel were charged against the
restructuring reserve in 1998. Adjusting 1998 for this amount, personnel
expenses decreased 6.4% in 1998 compared to 1997.
General and administrative expenses increased CHF 1,302 million, or 24.5%, from
CHF 5,315 million in 1997 to CHF 6,617 million in 1998. This increase primarily
resulted from a CHF 842 million charge taken in 1998 for the settlement of the
claim relating to the Holocaust litigation and approximately CHF 397 million in
expenses recorded in 1998 associated with preparing for implementation of the
euro and for Year 2000 readiness.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 63 million, or 3.6%, from CHF 1,762
million in 1997 to CHF 1,825 million in 1998. Increased amortization of goodwill
and other intangible assets primarily resulting from additional goodwill
recorded in 1998 on Brinson Partners, the acquisition of Dillon Read & Co., Inc.
in September 1997 and the accelerated amortization of goodwill on Russian and
Brazilian subsidiaries due to the worsening markets in these countries in 1998
were the primary reasons for the increase from 1997 to 1998. These increases
were offset by a decrease in depreciation from the disposal of property and
equipment.
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Tax expense increased CHF 1,150 million, from a tax benefit in 1997 of CHF 105
million to a tax expense in 1998 of CHF 1,045 million. In 1997, UBS recognized a
total current and deferred tax benefit of approximately CHF 1,600 million
related to the CHF 7,000 million restructuring provision. Excluding the
restructuring reserve, operating profit before tax would have been CHF 6,244
million in 1997 and UBS would have accrued tax expenses of CHF 1,395 million.
Operational Reserves. UBS maintains operational reserves to provide for losses
associated with existing transaction errors in processing and other operational
losses. The reserves cover probable losses that exist in the portfolio as of the
balance sheet date, and are subject to senior management review and approval
within the specific business unit, functional operations and financial control
management and at the Group Executive Board.
UBS experienced an overall increase in the level of these reserves during 1999,
primarily related to UBS's continuing program of integrating the two predecessor
banks' domestic operations. As planned, this integration is taking longer than
the integration of operations outside Switzerland. There has been no significant
change in the level of these reserves in the first half of 2000.
Restructuring Provision. At the announcement of the 1998 merger in 1997, UBS
estimated the costs it believed would result from integrating and restructuring
the operations of the two pre-existing banks and recorded a charge of CHF 7
billion. The charge included estimates for personnel-related costs, costs for
the elimination of duplicate infrastructures and the merging of bank premises,
and other 1998 merger-related restructuring costs. An additional pre-tax
restructuring charge of CHF 300 million in respect of the 1998 merger,
representing about 4% of the original CHF 7 billion provision, was recognized in
December 1999. The majority of the extra charge was taken to provide for revised
estimates of the cost of lease breaks and property disposals. UBS has now
largely completed the integration and restructuring process and, at 30 June
2000, has used approximately CHF 6.1 billion of the CHF 7.3 billion
restructuring provision.
During 1998, CHF 4,027 million of the restructuring provision was utilized
including:
- CHF 2 billion for personnel-related expenses,
- CHF 797 million for information technology integration projects and
write-offs of equipment that management had committed to dispose of,
- CHF 267 million for merging premises, and
- CHF 939 million for costs associated with the exit of specific
businesses, as well as merger administration costs.
Included in the CHF 2 billion of personnel-related expenses are severance
payments and payments required to maintain stability in the workforce during the
1998 merger-related integration period, as well as some performance-related
compensation as discussed above.
During 1999, CHF 1,844 million of the restructuring provision was utilized,
bringing the total utilization to CHF 5,871 million at 31 December 1999. The
transition to one common technology platform and parallel operation of the
systems in UBS Switzerland's Private and Corporate Clients business unit and the
merger of bank premises, including related moving, outfitting and vacancy costs,
recognized in Corporate Center, were the primary uses of the provision in 1999.
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During the first half of 2000, the main use of the restructuring provision
related to premises costs in Corporate Center, including moving, outfitting and
vacancy costs that were charged against the provision, and also to costs
relating to the early retirement plan in Private and Corporate Clients. The
following table analyzes the use of the restructuring provision through the
first half of 2000.
USAGE IN 2000 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
PERSONNEL IT PREMISES OTHER 2000 1999 1998
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Private and Corporate Clients............ 53 14 1 20 88 794 717
Private Banking.......................... 0 5 0 0 5 122 104
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UBS Switzerland........................ 53 19 1 20 93 916 821
Institutional Asset Management........... 1 0 0 0 1 9 18
Investment Funds/GAM..................... 0 0 0 0 0 6 4
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UBS Asset Management................... 1 0 0 0 1 15 22
Corporate and Institutional Clients...... 0 0 0 0 0 316 2,382
UBS Capital.............................. 0 0 0 0 0 3 2
Private Clients.......................... 0 0 0 0 0 29 39
e-Services............................... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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UBS Warburg............................ 0 0 0 0 0 348 2,423
Corporate Center......................... 3 0 91 3 97 565 761
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Total.......................... 57 19 92 23 191 1,844 4,027
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The substantial majority of the remaining restructuring reserve balance is also
attributed to employees and real estate located in Switzerland. UBS estimates
that the balance of the reserve will be used in the second half of 2000 and in
2001.
UBS has achieved 1998 merger-related cost savings of CHF 2 billion per year,
including savings related to headcount reductions of CHF 1.6 billion and savings
for other costs estimated to be around CHF 0.4 billion per year, including
approximately CHF 75 million in eliminated depreciation expenses and other costs
related to real estate.
Since the 1998 merger was announced, UBS Warburg has essentially completed its
integration including the reduction of personnel and the integration of
information technology platforms. As expected, most of the cost savings over the
past two years have been attributable to UBS Warburg.
UBS Asset Management has also essentially completed its integration, while in
the Corporate Center UBS expects the write-off or sale of the remaining
redundant real estate to proceed in 2000 and 2001.
Within UBS Switzerland, Private Banking's integration is essentially complete.
Private and Corporate Clients, meanwhile, has been rapidly integrating its
business in line with a detailed timetable and project schedule. For example,
the branch network has been reduced by 36%, or 200 branches. In addition, now
that the integration of the technology platforms has been completed and in line
with employee association agreements made in 1998, redundancy plans will gain
momentum during 2000 and 2001.
As with any merger, cost savings attributable directly to the 1998 merger are
becoming increasingly difficult to track. Across all divisions, normal organic
business growth, new investments and initiatives, and at least three
acquisitions and six divestitures have clouded underlying developments since the
time of the 1998 merger.
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For example, UBS Warburg's Private Clients business unit has invested heavily
over the past two years in building up its onshore private banking business
outside Switzerland. Additionally, in 1999, UBS formed the e-services business
area, which will experience further significant investment. More information on
various divisional initiatives can be found in the respective business
descriptions.
UBS is also implementing general cost control initiatives across all divisions,
which extend well beyond merger-related savings. These initiatives are already
well-structured at UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business
unit and UBS Switzerland's Private and Corporate Clients business unit.
Corporate and Institutional Clients is continuing to focus on cost management
with emphasis on improving overall efficiency such that revenue growth exceeds
any growth in non-personnel costs.
In addition, the Corporate and Institutional Clients Investment Committee has
carried out a rigorous review process to ensure that investments in the business
unit's infrastructure are fully aligned with the strategy of the business.
Within the UBS Switzerland Private and Corporate Clients business unit, the
Strategic Projects Portfolio is expected to enhance revenues and reduce costs,
including the ongoing realization of the remaining merger-related cost savings.
This portfolio is well on track and is expected to yield a significant
improvement in net profit by 2002.
In the third quarter of 1998, UBS realized a post-tax loss of CHF 984 million as
a result of a write-down of its investment in Long Term Capital Management,
L.P., or LTCM, and a post-tax loss of CHF 919 million as a result of unrealized
losses in the value of its Global Equity Derivatives, or GED, portfolio.
Long Term Capital Management. In the case of LTCM, the loss arose from a
structured transaction in which UBS sold an option that gave the optionholder
the right to purchase shares in LTCM at a predetermined price over a seven-year
period. In order to hedge the risk of this option, UBS held $800 million of LTCM
shares to create an incrementally risk neutral position. Separate from the
structured transaction, UBS also made a further direct equity investment of $266
million in LTCM. In normal market conditions, the structured transaction would
have behaved in a controlled manner. However, the structured transaction could
not be effectively hedged, particularly in the event of extreme market
movements. As a result of the structured transaction, UBS was exposed to a
sudden and severe downward movement in the value of LTCM equity, and had very
limited scope to hedge this exposure. LTCM's equity was not traded and was
valued only periodically based on the underlying instruments held by LTCM.
Moreover, LTCM did not provide detailed information about its investment
results. Consequently, UBS could not hedge with any precision against adverse
moves in the value of LTCM's equity. In particular, when LTCM was faced by a
sharp adverse move in market prices relating to certain specific investment
strategies, UBS was unable to hedge this risk itself as it had no knowledge of
the details of these strategies.
At the time of the recapitalization of LTCM in 1998, UBS wrote down its initial
investment in LTCM and also agreed to provide a further $300 million (out of
$3.6 billion provided by a group of financial institutions) of "consortium"
equity in order to avoid a forced liquidation of LTCM and to enable LTCM's
portfolio to be managed under the oversight of a management board that would
oversee the orderly winding down of LTCM's portfolio.
On 24 November 1999, at the release of its nine month 1999 results, UBS reported
that its initial investment, which was written down to $106 million, had been
bought back by LTCM, with an immaterial impact on UBS's income statement. That
position is now closed. In addition, as part of UBS's "consortium" investment,
four cash payments totaling $296 million were received by UBS by 31 December
1999. Of these cash repayments, $271 million were treated as a return of its
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million investment, to leave a remaining balance of $29 million, and $25 million
was recorded as income.
Global Equity Derivatives (GED) Portfolio. The other major contributory factor
to the third-quarter 1998 losses related to the GED portfolio. This portfolio
consists of a number of structured equity derivative transactions. This
portfolio was analyzed at the time of the merger and it was recognized that it
contained a number of positions that possessed the potential for significant
short-term variance. Consequently, when equity market volatilities increased
significantly as a result of the market turmoil in the third quarter of 1998, an
unrealized loss of about CHF 728 million on the value of the portfolio arose.
Over the next 12 months, as volatilities fell and positions were reduced, income
from the portfolio of approximately CHF 306 million was recognized.
UBS continues to manage the exposure associated with this portfolio in order to
minimize the risk of further adverse effects on earnings. The positions have now
been included in UBS's standard equity risk management platform and are subject
to its normal risk control and stress loss processes. UBS has been reducing the
market risk associated with the portfolio and will continue to do so through
specific hedges, close-outs and the passage of time. These positions, including
the associated hedges, are all carried at fair value. However, given that the
average maturity of the transactions in the portfolio is about two years, it
will take some time to wind down this exposure, and during this time the
portfolio will continue to be exposed to adverse moves in equity markets.
Reconciliation of IAS to U.S. GAAP. UBS's consolidated results of operations
are prepared in accordance with IAS, which differs in certain respects from U.S.
GAAP. A reconciliation of the effects on shareholders' equity and net
profit/(loss) to U.S. GAAP for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998 is
included in Note 42 of UBS's consolidated financial statements.
Results of Operations by Business Unit
UBS's management reporting system and policies were used to determine the
revenues and expenses directly attributable to each business unit. Internal
charges and transfer pricing adjustments have been reflected in the performance
of each business unit. The basis of the reporting reflects UBS's current
management structure (UBS Warburg, UBS Asset Management, UBS Switzerland and
Corporate Center), rather than the management structure that existed during 1999
and during 1998, following the 1998 merger (UBS Asset Management, UBS Private
Banking, UBS Capital, UBS Private and Corporate Clients, UBS Warburg and
Corporate Center).
Inter-business unit revenues and expenses include transfers between business
units and between geographical locations. Inter-business unit expense charges
are recorded as a reduction to expenses in the business unit providing the
service. Corporate Center expenses are allocated to the operating business
units, to the extent possible, whereby the business unit controlling the process
that is driving the expense bears the expense.
The credit loss expense included in the business unit results is a statistically
derived adjusted annual expected loan loss that reflects the inherent
counterparty and country risks in the respective portfolios. The expected loss
is based on assumptions about developments covering a full economic cycle and on
cumulative loss probabilities over the entire life of the loan portfolio. In
determining the inherent counterparty and country risk in the portfolio, UBS
takes into consideration the statistical probability of default by the customer
and the severity of loss.
As each business unit is ultimately responsible for its credit decisions, the
difference between actual credit losses and annual expected loan loss will
eventually be charged or credited back to the business unit in order to ensure
that the risks and rewards of credit decisions are fully reflected in its
results. The difference between the statistically adjusted expected loss that is
charged to the management
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accounts of the business unit and the credit loss expense that is recorded in
the financial accounts in accordance with IAS is included in Corporate Center
results.
The following table compares the expected credit loss charged to the management
accounts to the credit loss expense calculated in accordance with IAS, broken
down by business unit for the half years to 30 June 2000 and 1999 and for the
years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998.
EXPECTED IAS
CREDIT LOSS CREDIT EXPENSE EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS IAS CREDIT EXPENSE
30 JUNE 30 JUNE 30 JUNE 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999 2000 1999 1999 1998 1999 1998
(CHF in millions) (CHF in millions)
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UBS Switzerland...... 423 560 (237) 617 1,071 1,186 985 445
UBS Asset
Management......... 0 0 0 0
UBS Warburg.......... 115 171 154 14 333 510 (20) 506
Corporate Center..... (621) (96) 4 (448) (745) (9) 0
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Total................ (83) 635 (83) 635 956 951 956 951
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Business unit results are presented according to the current management
structure and current accounting treatment for the following periods:
- - Six months ended 30 June 2000 compared to six months ended 30 June 1999; and
- - Year ended 31 December 1999 compared to year ended 31 December 1998.
Results for the year ended 31 December 1998 compared to the year ended 31
December 1997 are presented in terms of the business divisions through which UBS
was managed at that time, namely UBS Private Banking, UBS Private and Corporate
Clients, UBS Warburg, UBS Capital, UBS Asset Management and Corporate Center. As
a result of the differences in the reporting by the predecessor banks'
accounting and reporting policies, the unavailability of certain data, and the
shut down and modification of significant computer systems as a result of the
1998 merger and to address Year 2000 issues, there is insufficient information
to permit UBS to restate these results in terms of the current business group
and business unit structure.
The principal differences between the structure in 1997 and the current
structure are that the UBS Asset Management Investment Funds business unit and
the UBS Warburg Private Clients business unit were part of the Private Banking
Division, and their results are included within that Division. In addition, UBS
Warburg's UBS Capital business unit was an autonomous division, and UBS Warburg
itself consisted only of what is now the UBS Warburg Corporate and Institutional
Clients business unit.
In addition the comparison of the year ended 31 December 1998 with the year
ended 31 December 1997 is based on results which are presented without
restatement for new accounting policies introduced in 2000. The principal effect
of this is within UBS Warburg. For further details, see Note 1(t) to UBS's
consolidated financial statements.
In considering these results it is important to bear in mind the following
representations with regard to the factors that may affect the operating income
of each business unit.
INTRODUCTION.
UBS SWITZERLAND.
Private and Corporate Clients. Private and Corporate Clients derives its
operating income principally from:
- - interest income on its loan portfolio;
- - fees for investment and asset management services;
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- - transaction fees; and
- - investment income from deposits.
As a result, Private and Corporate Clients' operating income is affected by
movements in interest rates, fluctuations in assets under management, client
activity, investment performance and changes in market conditions.
Private Banking. Private Banking derives its operating income from:
- - fees for financial planning and wealth management services;
- - fees for discretionary services; and
- - transaction-related fees.
Private Banking's fees are based on the market value of assets under management
and the level of transaction-related activity. As a result, Private Banking's
operating income is affected by such factors as fluctuations in assets under
management, changes in market conditions, investment performance and inflows and
outflows of client funds.
UBS Asset Management.
Prior to the reorganization of UBS in February 2000, UBS Asset Management
generated most of its revenue from the asset management services it provides to
institutional clients. In 2000 this has become more evenly divided between
institutional and non-institutional sources due to the addition of GAM and the
Investment Funds business area. Fees charged to institutional clients and on
investment funds are based on the market value of assets under management. As a
result, UBS Asset Management's revenues are affected by changes in market
conditions as well as new and lost business.
UBS WARBURG.
Corporate and Institutional Clients. Corporate and Institutional Clients
generates operating income from:
- - commissions on agency transactions and spreads or markups on principal
transactions,
- - fees from debt and equity capital markets transactions, leverage finance and
structuring derivatives and complex transactions;
- - mergers and acquisitions advisory fees;
- - interest income on principal transactions and from the loan portfolio; and
- - gains and losses on market making, proprietary and arbitrage positions.
As a result, Corporate and Institutional Clients's operating income is affected
by movements in market conditions, interest rate swings, the level of trading
activity in primary and secondary markets and the extent of merger and
acquisition activity. These and other factors outside the control of Corporate
and Institutional Clients have had and may in the future have a significant
impact on its results of operations from year to year.
UBS Capital. UBS Capital's primary source of operating income is capital gains
from the disposition or sale of its investments, which are recorded at the time
of ultimate divestment. As a result, appreciation in fair market value is
recognized as operating income only at the time of sale. The level of annual
operating income from UBS Capital is directly affected by the level of
investment dispositions that take place during the course of a year. With the
formation of regional funds, UBS Capital has begun to receive management fees
from funds UBS manages and sponsors, which are recorded as operating income.
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Private Clients. Private Clients derives its operating income from:
- - fees for financial planning and wealth management services;
- - fees for discretionary services; and
- - transaction-related fees.
Private Clients' fees are based on the market value of assets under management
and the level of transaction-related activity. As a result, Private Clients'
operating income is affected by such factors as fluctuations in assets under
management, changes in market conditions, investment performance and inflows and
outflows of client funds.
e-services. The e-services business unit has not yet generated revenues, but
expects to generate revenues from fees for financial planning and wealth
management services, fees for discretionary services and transaction related
fees. It is expected that these fees will be based on the market value of assets
under management and the level of transaction-related activity. As a result,
e-services' operating income will be affected by such factors as fluctuations in
assets under management, changes in market conditions, investment performance
and inflows and outflows of client funds. In addition, e-services is a new
business with no existing clients and an as yet unproven business model.
e-services' possible future income will be affected by its ability to attract
clients and by the success or failure of its business model.
UBS Switzerland. The business group UBS Switzerland is made up of two business
units:
- - Private and Corporate Clients, the leading retail and commercial bank in
Switzerland; and
- - Private Banking, which covers all Swiss and international high net worth
clients who bank in Switzerland or offshore centers.
Private and Corporate Clients. The following table sets forth the results of
Private and Corporate Clients for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 30 June
1999 and the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE(1) 31 DECEMBER(2)
2000 1999(2) 1999 1998
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OPERATING INCOME:
Individual clients........................... 4,553 4,785
Corporate clients............................ 1,855 1,728
Risk transformation and capital management... 330 --
Operations................................... 313 448
Other........................................ 142 64
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Total operating income before credit loss
expense................................. 3,803 3,599 7,193 7,025
Credit loss expense.......................... 412 554 1,050 1,170
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FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE(1) 31 DECEMBER(2)
2000 1999(2) 1999 1998
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative
expenses................................... 2,154 2,224 4,486 4,263
Depreciation and amortization................ 219 200 386 684
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Operating expenses......................... 2,373 2,424 4,872 4,947
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Operating profit before tax............. 1,018 621 1,271 908
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Assets under management (CHF in billions).... 439 443 439 434
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Total loans............................. 162,752 167,004 164,743 164,840
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(1) Income by business area is only reported at year end.
(2) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Operating
income before credit loss expense increased CHF 204 million, or 5.7%, from CHF
3,599 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 3,803 million in the first half
of 2000. This improvement was primarily due to increased brokerage revenues in
the strong market conditions, particularly in the first quarter of 2000. Private
and Corporate Clients' results are dependent on interest-related businesses,
which contribute almost 60% of operating income.
Private and Corporate Clients' credit loss expense decreased CHF 142 million, or
26%, from CHF 554 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 412 million in the
second half of 2000 as a result of improved asset quality and increased
collateral values.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased CHF 70 million, or
3.1%, from CHF 2,224 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 2,154 million in
the first half of 2000. This decrease was due primarily to continued reduction
in personnel expense, in line with headcount reductions as a result of the 1998
merger. General and administrative expenses increased by 1%, or CHF 6 million,
from CHF 501 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 507 million in the first
half of 2000, while personnel expenses fell 4% or CHF 76 million to CHF 1,647
million in the first half of 2000.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Operating income
before credit loss expense increased CHF 168 million, or 2.4%, from CHF 7,025
million in 1998 to CHF 7,193 million in 1999. This improvement was primarily due
to higher margins on interest-related business, such as mortgages, as well as
the first full-year impact of the amalgamation and repricing of products from
the two former banks. In conjunction with the creation of the Risk
Transformation and Capital Management business area in October 1999, the
business areas within Private and Corporate Clients were realigned in 1999.
These realignments and the resulting effects on 1999 operating income were as
follows:
- - The Business Client segment was transferred from Individual Clients to
Corporate Clients resulting in a decrease in operating income from Individual
Clients from 1998 to 1999.
- - Operating income from Corporate Clients increased from 1998 to 1999 primarily
due to the transfer in of the Business Client segment, the transfer in of the
Swiss Global Trade Finance business from UBS Warburg and improving interest
margins. The transfer out of the Recovery portfolio to Risk Transformation and
Capital Management partially offset these increases.
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- - Operating income from Operations decreased compared to 1998. This was the net
effect of the transfer of emerging market bank activities from UBS Warburg
into UBS Private and Corporate Clients and the transfer of industrialized bank
activities to UBS Warburg during 1999.
UBS's credit loss expense decreased CHF 120 million, or 10.3%, from CHF 1,170
million in 1998 to CHF 1,050 million in 1999 as a result of the accelerated
reduction of impaired positions and the movement to higher quality businesses.
This was partially offset by increased loss expectations primarily resulting
from the transfer of the remainder of the Swiss Global Trade Finance business
from UBS Warburg during 1999.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 223 million, or
5.2%, from CHF 4,263 million in 1998 to CHF 4,486 million in 1999. This increase
was due primarily to merger related IT integration work, work relating to the
Year 2000 transition and the costs associated with the shift of the Swiss Trade
Finance business from UBS Warburg. This business, with approximately 400
professionals, was transferred from UBS Warburg in early 1999. These increases
were partially offset by cost savings resulting from the closure of redundant
branches.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased CHF 298 million, or 43.6%, from
CHF 684 million in 1998 to CHF 386 million in 1999, primarily due to reduced
assets employed subsequent to the merger.
Private Banking. The following table sets forth the results of Private Banking
for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 30 June 1999 and the years ended 31
December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE SIX FOR THE YEAR
MONTHS ENDED ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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OPERATING INCOME:
Operating income before credit loss expense..... 3,471 2,728 5,568 6,933
Credit loss expense............................. 11 6 21 16
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Operating income.............................. 3,460 2,722 5,547 6,917
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative
expenses...................................... 1,425 1,147 2,513 2,411
Depreciation and amortization................... 55 38 97 91
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Operating expenses............................ 1,480 1,185 2,610 2,502
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Operating profit before tax................ 1,980 1,537 2,937 4,415
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF IN BILLIONS):
Advisory........................................ 533 470 501 437
Discretionary................................... 150 160 170 142
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Operating
income before credit loss expense increased CHF 743 million, or 27.2%, from CHF
2,728 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 3,471 million in the first half
of 2000. This increase principally reflected higher transaction-based revenues
due to higher levels of client transaction activity and asset growth since 30
June 1999.
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Assets under management increased CHF 53.0 billion, or 8.4%, from 30 June 1999
to 30 June 2000, with most of the increase due to positive performance trends,
partially offset by a net decline of CHF 3 billion in new money.
Operating expenses increased 24.8%, or CHF 295 million, to CHF 1,480 million
from the first half of 1999 to the first half of 2000, mainly due to increased
general and administrative expense.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 278 million, or
24.2%, from CHF 1,147 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 1,425 million in
the first half of 2000. Personnel costs increased 16.5%, or CHF 109 million, to
CHF 769 million in the first half of 2000, due to increased performance-related
compensation in line with strong first half 2000 results and an increase in
headcount. Headcount went up by 750 from 6,697 at 30 June 1999 to 7,447 at 30
June 2000 as Private Banking expanded its front line staff and strengthened its
logistics. General and administrative expenses increased 34.7%, or CHF 169
million, from the first half of 1999 to the first half of 2000 due to increases
in IT and marketing expenses and higher intra-Group cost recoveries, driven by
higher transaction levels.
Goodwill amortization increased CHF 9 million, or 112.5%, to CHF 17 million in
the first half of 2000 as a result of the acquisition of Bank of America's
international private banking business, which took place in the second quarter
of 1999. Depreciation increased CHF 8 million, or 26.6%, from CHF 30 million in
the first half of 1999 to CHF 38 million in the first half of 2000.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. In March 1999,
UBS acquired Bank of America's international private banking operations in
Europe and Asia, thereby increasing the assets under management in UBS Private
Banking by approximately CHF 5 billion as of 31 December 1999. The remainder of
the increase was principally performance related.
Operating income before credit loss expense decreased CHF 1,365 million, or
19.7%, from CHF 6,933 million in 1998 to CHF 5,568 million in 1999. This
significant decrease principally reflected lower transaction-based revenues due
to lower levels of client transaction activity. CHF 1,058 million gains from the
divestitures of BSI and Adler, as well as CHF 268 million of operating income
relating to BSI's operations, are included in operating income for 1998 and did
not recur in 1999. Excluding the disposal related income, operating income from
UBS Private Banking increased 2.3% from 1998 to 1999.
Notwithstanding the decrease in operating income, assets under management
increased during 1999 by CHF 92 billion, or 15.9%. Strong markets, especially in
Europe, the United States and in the technology sector, as well as the stronger
U.S. dollar, led to a performance increase of CHF 80 billion for 1999. In
addition, the acquisition of the international private banking operations of
Bank of America accounted for an additional CHF 5 billion while interdivisional
transfers resulted in another CHF 6 billion. This increase was partially offset,
however, by decreased volumes from existing clients during the second half of
1999.
Operating expenses, adjusting for CHF 125 million in divestiture-related
operating expenses, increased 4.3%, or CHF 108 million, to CHF 2,610 million in
1999, to a large extent as a result of UBS's expansion in the front-line staff
as well as infrastructure related investments.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 102 million, or
4.2%, from CHF 2,411 million in 1998 to CHF 2,513 million in 1999. Personnel
costs increased 9.7%, or CHF 118 million, to CHF 1,328 million, in 1999 due to
an increase in headcount of 710 from 6,546 at 31 December 1998 to 7,256 at 31
December 1999. Headcount growth resulted from the acquisition in 1999 of Bank of
America's international private banking operations, enhancement of UBS's
logistics capabilities and support for the introduction of new portfolio
monitoring and advisory capabilities. Operating expenses in 1998 also included
CHF 125 million related to BSI that did not occur in 1999.
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As a result of the acquisition of the international private banking operations
of Bank of America, goodwill amortization increased by CHF 21 million in 1999.
Depreciation decreased CHF 15 million, or 16.5%, from CHF 91 million in 1998 to
CHF 76 million in 1999.
UBS Asset Management.
Institutional Asset Management. The following table sets forth the results of
Institutional Asset Management for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 30 June
1999 and the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE SIX FOR THE YEAR
MONTHS ENDED ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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OPERATING INCOME........................................ 638 542 1,099 1,163
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expenses.......... 402 331 636 619
Depreciation and amortization........................... 98 63 138 107
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Operating expenses.................................... 500 394 774 726
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Operating profit before tax........................ 138 148 325 437
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Assets under management (CHF in billions):.............. 525 563 574 531
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Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Assets under
management decreased 6.7% or CHF 38 billion, from CHF 563 billion at 30 June
1999 to CHF 525 billion at 30 June 2000, with increases in non-institutional
assets under management more than offset by losses in institutional assets under
management. Non-institutional assets under management increased primarily
because of market performance, while institutional assets under management
declined mainly due to client losses, as a result of performance issues in
equity related mandates, offset by the effect of currency movements and the
acquisition of Allegis Realty Investors LLC in December 1999.
Operating income increased CHF 96 million, or 17.5%, from CHF 542 million in the
first half of 1999 to CHF 638 million in the first half of 2000. Despite the
decrease in assets under management, operating income increased as a result of
the acquisition of Allegis, the addition of the O'Connor alternative asset
management business formed in June 2000 and positive currency movements,
partially offset by lost revenue from client losses.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 71 million, or
21.5%, from CHF 331 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 402 million in the
first half of 2000. Headcount increased 13.6% from 1,507 as of 30 June 1999 to
1,712 as of 30 June 2000, primarily as a result of the acquisition of Allegis in
December 1999 and the creation of the O'Connor business in June 2000. Personnel
expenses increased 18.7% from CHF 252 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF
299 million in the first half of 2000 due to the acquisition of Allegis, the
addition of the O'Connor business and currency movements. General and
administrative expenses increased 30.4% to CHF 103 million in the period as a
result of the acquisition of Allegis and currency movements.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 35 million, or 56%, from CHF
63 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 98 million in the first half of
2000, reflecting the acquisition of Allegis.
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Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Operating income
decreased CHF 64 million, or 5.5%, from CHF 1,163 million in 1998 to CHF 1,099
million in 1999. Assets under management increased 8.1%, or CHF 43 billion, to
CHF 574 billion at 31 December 1999, with increases in both institutional and
non-institutional categories year-on-year. Despite the 4.4% increase in
institutional assets under management, which primarily resulted from investment
performance, the acquisition of Allegis and growth in private client mandates,
institutional revenues decreased. This decrease from CHF 968 million in 1998 to
CHF 903 million in 1999 reflects a slight decline in average institutional
assets under management from 1998 to 1999, as gains from performance and
currency were offset by loss of clients and performance issues in certain
mandate types. Non-institutional assets increased by 16% during 1999; however,
non-institutional revenues declined slightly to CHF 193 million as a result of
new interdivisional fee arrangements with UBS Private Banking.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 17 million, or
2.7%, from CHF 619 million in 1998 to CHF 636 million in 1999. Headcount
increased from 1,497 as of 31 December 1998 to 1,653 as of 31 December 1999,
primarily as a result of the acquisition of Allegis in December 1999. Personnel
expenses decreased slightly from CHF 465 million in 1998 to CHF 458 million in
1999 reflecting decreased incentive compensation. General and administrative
expenses increased 15.6% to CHF 178 million in 1999 as a result of revisions in
cost-sharing arrangements between Institutional Asset Management and other
divisions of UBS.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 31 million, or 29%, from CHF
107 million in 1998 to CHF 138 million in 1999, reflecting increased goodwill
amortization related to the buy-out of UBS's joint venture with the Long-Term
Credit Bank of Japan.
Investment Funds/GAM. The following table sets forth the results of Investment
Funds/GAM for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 1999 and the years ended 31
December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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OPERATING INCOME........................................... 334 102 270 195
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expenses............. 215 75 151 124
Depreciation and amortization.............................. 55 3 7 6
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Operating expenses....................................... 270 78 158 130
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Operating profit before tax.............................. 64 24 112 65
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Assets under management (CHF in billions).................. 225 190 225 175
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Assets under
management increased 18.4%, or CHF 35 billion, from CHF 190 billion at 30 June
1999 to CHF 225 billion at 30 June 2000, as a result of the acquisition of GAM,
which had CHF 24 billion assets under management at 31 December 1999, and
positive market performance.
Operating income increased CHF 232 million, or 227.5%, from CHF 102 million in
the first half of 1999 to CHF 334 million in the first half of 2000. This was a
result of the GAM acquisition and increases in Investment Fund fees from higher
asset levels.
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Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 140 million, or
187%, from CHF 75 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 215 million in the
first half of 2000. Headcount increased 165% from 392 as of 30 June 1999 to
1,038 as of 30 June 2000, primarily as a result of the acquisition of GAM and an
increase of about 100 people to support increased marketing and distribution
initiatives in Investment Funds. Personnel expenses increased 321% from CHF 29
million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 122 million in the first half of 2000
due to the acquisition of GAM. General and administrative expenses increased
102.2% from 30 June 1999 to CHF 93 million at 30 June 2000 as a result of the
acquisition of GAM and marketing and distribution initiatives in Investment
Funds.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 52 million, or 1,733% from
CHF 3 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 55 million in the first half of
2000, reflecting goodwill amortization following the acquisition of GAM.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Operating income
increased CHF 75 million, or 38.5%, from CHF 195 million in 1998 to CHF 270
million in 1999. This was principally due to higher Investment Funds assets and
the transfer from Private Banking of some client responsibility and related
income. The acquisition of GAM did not impact income or expenses in 1999.
Assets under management increased 28.1%, or CHF 50 billion, to CHF 225 billion
at 31 December 1999. CHF 24 billion of this increase was due to the acquisition
of GAM in December 1999. The remainder was mainly due to positive investment
performance.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 27 million, or
21.7%, from CHF 124 million in 1998 to CHF 151 million in 1999. Headcount
increased from 366 as of 31 December 1998 to 923 as of 31 December 1999,
primarily as a result of the acquisition of GAM in December 1999. Excluding GAM,
headcount increased by 69, as a result of efforts to build the Investment Funds
business, including the launching of new funds and expansion of distribution
efforts. Personnel expenses increased 16% from CHF 50 million in 1998 to CHF 58
million in 1999 in line with the increase in headcount. General and
administrative expenses increased 25.7% to CHF 93 million in 1999 reflecting
increased investment in international distribution and the costs of launching
new funds, offset by synergies from the 1998 merger, including reduced fees for
market data systems and the combination of fund valuation and management
systems.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 1 million, or 16.7%, from
CHF 6 million in 1998 to CHF 7 million in 1999, as a result of changes in the
holding structure of some of the business unit's real estate funds.
UBS Warburg.
Corporate and Institutional Clients. The Corporate Finance business area within
Corporate and Institutional Clients provides both advisory services and
financing services. The financing services include both equity and fixed-income
offerings undertaken in cooperation with the Equity Capital Markets, Debt
Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance groups. Accordingly, a portion of
operating income associated with these equity and fixed-income financing
services is allocated to Corporate Finance and the remaining operating income is
allocated to the Equities business area or Fixed Income business area as
appropriate.
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The following table sets forth the results of Corporate and Institutional
Clients for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 1999 and the years ended 31
December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1)(2) 1999 1998
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OPERATING INCOME:
Equities......................................... 5,724 3,253
Fixed Income..................................... 2,464 (267)
Corporate Finance................................ 2,054 1,665
Treasury Products................................ 1,805 2,351
Non-Core Business................................ 682 (96)
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Total operating income before credit loss
expense........................................ 9,909 6,966 12,729 6,906
Credit loss expense.............................. 113 171 330 500
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Operating income............................... 9,796 6,795 12,399 6,406
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative............ 6,601 4,972 9,290 6,816
Depreciation and amortization.................... 330 393 763 692
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Operating expenses............................. 6,931 5,365 10,053 7,508
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Operating profit (loss) before tax.......... 2,865 1,430 2,346 (1,102)
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
(2) Income by business area is only reported at year end.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Operating
income increased CHF 3,001 million, or 44.2% from CHF 6,795 million in the first
half of 1999 to CHF 9,796 million in the first half of 2000. Corporate Finance
revenues increased in the first half of 2000 with a strong performance in
mergers and acquisitions, and both Equities and Fixed Income produced record
revenues reflecting active markets and record levels of client commissions,
offset by slightly weaker performances by Treasury Products.
Credit loss expense decreased CHF 58 million, or 33.9%, from CHF 171 million in
the first half of 1999 to CHF 113 million in the first half of 2000. This
reflected a decrease in expected credit losses due primarily to the continued
wind-down of the non-core loan portfolio and the sale of the international
Global Trade Finance business in mid-1999.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 1,629 million, or
32.8%, from CHF 4,972 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 6,601 million in
the first half of 2000. Despite a slight reduction in headcount of 418 from
13,148 at 30 June 1999 to 12,730 at 30 June 2000, personnel expenses increased
CHF 1,464 million, or 37.6%, to CHF 5,362 in the first half of 2000, due
primarily to performance-related compensation tied directly to the strong
results for the half. General and administrative expenses increased by CHF 165
million, or 15.4%, from the first half of 1999 to the first half of 2000, mainly
driven by increased investments in e-commerce and technology.
Depreciation and amortization decreased CHF 63 million, or 16%, from CHF 393
million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 330 million in the first half of 2000,
as the depreciation impact of 1998 merger-related IT and premises projects
diminished.
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Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. In October and
November 1998, UBS's Board of Directors mandated and undertook a review of UBS's
risk profile and risk management as well as UBS's control processes and
procedures. The review placed particular emphasis on the Fixed Income business
area, which had experienced losses on credit exposures in certain emerging
market assets. Each of the business areas selected for review was assessed as to
whether it supported the UBS and UBS Warburg franchises and, if so, whether the
expected return as compared to the estimated risk justified a continuation of
the business. Corporate and Institutional Clients used the review to define its
core and non-core business areas, and decided to wind down over time the
identified non-core businesses.
The businesses identified as non-core in late 1998 were:
- Lease Finance;
- Commodities Trading (energy, base metals, electricity);
- Non-structured Asset-Backed Finance;
- Distressed Debt Trading;
- Global Trade Finance, with the exception of the Swiss corporate
business;
- Conduit Finance;
- Non-core loans -- loans and commitments that are not part of UBS's
tradeable asset portfolio, that are not issued in conjunction with UBS's
Leveraged Finance business or that are credit exposures UBS wishes to
reduce; and
- Project Finance.
The identified non-core businesses are being wound down over time and will be
disposed of as appropriate. While UBS considers all of its non-core businesses
to be held for sale (including those listed above), none of these businesses
constitutes a segment to be treated as a discontinued operation, as defined by
U.S. GAAP. Businesses designated as non-core businesses remain consolidated for
purposes of both IAS and U.S. GAAP unless and until such businesses are actually
sold or otherwise disposed of. Most of UBS's international Global Trade Finance
business was sold during the first quarter of 1999 and its Conduit Finance
business was sold during the third quarter of 1999. UBS's non-core loan
portfolio decreased approximately CHF 65 billion, or 61.3%, from approximately
CHF 106 billion as of 31 December 1998 to CHF 41 billion as of 31 December 1999.
Negotiations for the sale of the Project Finance portfolio and residual Global
Trade Finance positions were completed in December 1999 for proceeds
approximating their carrying values. As a result, no material losses were
realized. Certain aspects of UBS's Global Equities Derivatives portfolio
previously identified at the time of the 1998 merger as inconsistent with UBS's
risk profile were also designated as a non-core business during late 1998 in
order to segregate this activity from the rest of its Equities business. UBS
accrued CHF 154 million as a restructuring reserve for this portion of the
portfolio.
In 1999, Corporate and Institutional Clients' operating income before credit
loss expense from core businesses amounted to CHF 12,047 million and its
operating income before credit loss expense from non-core businesses was CHF 682
million.
Operating income from Equities increased CHF 2,471 million, or 76%, from CHF
3,253 million in 1998 to CHF 5,724 million in 1999. This increase was primarily
due to continued strong growth throughout 1999 compared to weaker results and
losses in 1998 that did not recur. Equities performed well during the six months
ended 30 June 1998, but experienced a more difficult trading environment in the
second half of 1998 as a result of higher volatility levels in equity markets.
In 1999, Equities
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performed strongly in all major markets. Continuing strong secondary cash and
derivatives business with institutional and corporate clients contributed
significantly to the positive results.
Operating income from Fixed Income increased CHF 2,731 million from CHF (267)
million in 1998 to CHF 2,464 million in 1999. The improvement in Fixed Income
largely reflected particularly strong performance in swaps and options and
investment grade corporate debt products during 1999. Strong client flows drove
both investor and issuer activities, resulting in increased revenues. Weaker
than expected results in Fixed Income in 1998 were due primarily to significant
losses in the Group's emerging market portfolio, which were largely attributable
to Corporate and Institutional Clients and a write-down of CHF 790 million in
the division's LTCM trading position.
Operating income from Corporate Finance increased CHF 389 million, or 23.4%,
from CHF 1,665 million in 1998 to CHF 2,054 million in 1999. Strong performance
in mergers and acquisitions, resulting in higher advisory fees, and
contributions from UBS's Equity and Debt Capital Markets Groups were the primary
drivers of the increase.
Operating income from Treasury Products decreased CHF 546 million, or 23.2%,
from CHF 2,351 million in 1998 to CHF 1,805 million in 1999. Foreign exchange
trading, while continuing to be profitable, was adversely affected by diminished
volumes in key markets in 1999. The reduced levels of activity resulted from the
introduction of the euro and narrowing margins from increased competition in the
global markets. Corporate and Institutional Clients' precious metals business
was adversely impacted by the dramatic volatility in the gold market in the
fourth quarter of 1999.
Operating income from the non-core business as identified above increased CHF
778 million from CHF (96) million in 1998 to CHF 682 million in 1999. In 1998,
Equities recognized losses of CHF 762 million from the Global Equity Derivatives
portfolio as compared to 1999, during which this portfolio generated CHF 74
million in positive revenues. The losses recognized in 1998 were partially
offset by CHF 498 million in revenues generated by Global Trade Finance. In
addition, during 1999 the Global Trade Finance business was sold for a CHF 200
gain after generating approximately CHF 160 million in revenues in 1999.
Credit loss expense decreased CHF 170 million, or 34.0%, from CHF 500 million in
1998 to CHF 330 million in 1999. This reflected a decrease in expected credit
losses due primarily to the continued wind-down of the non-core loan portfolio
and the sale of the international Global Trade Finance business in mid-1999. See
"--UBS Switzerland--Private and Corporate Clients" for a discussion of the
impact of the transfer of UBS's Swiss Global Trade Finance business to Private
and Corporate Clients. The non-core loan portfolio will continue to be
wound-down.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 2,474 million, or
36.3%, from CHF 6,816 million in 1998 to CHF 9,290 million in 1999. Despite a
reduction in headcount of 1,100, or 8%, from 13,794 at 31 December 1998 to
12,694 at 31 December 1999, personnel expenses increased CHF 2,528 million, or
58.3%, to CHF 6,861 million in 1999, due primarily to performance-related
compensation tied directly to the strong divisional results for the year. In
addition, in 1998, CHF 1,007 million of accrued payments to personnel was
charged against the restructuring reserve. At the end of 1997, UBS foresaw the
probability of a shortfall in profit in its investment banking business as a
result of the merger. In order to protect its investment banking franchise, UBS
realized it would probably need to make payments to personnel in excess of
amounts determined by normal compensation methodologies. An amount of
approximately CHF 1 billion was recorded as part of the merger-related
restructuring reserve for this purpose. By the third quarter of 1998, this
shortfall had materialized, and the CHF 1,007 million of accrued payments to
personnel were charged against the restructuring reserve as planned. The
shortfall in profits noted above was aggravated by losses associated with LTCM
and the Global Equity Derivatives portfolio. After adjusting 1998 for the
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amount charged to the restructuring reserve, personnel expenses in 1999
increased 28.5% against the comparative prior period.
General and administrative expenses remained relatively flat from 1998 to 1999.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 71 million, or 10.3%, from CHF 692
million in 1998 to CHF 763 million in 1999, primarily reflecting accelerated
amortization of the goodwill on a Latin American subsidiary.
UBS Capital. The following table sets forth the results of UBS Capital for the
half years ended 30 June 2000 and 1999 and the years ended 31 December 1999 and
1998.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
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OPERATING INCOME.................................... 151 120 315 585
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative............... 76 60 151 156
Depreciation and amortization....................... 4 3 7 1
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Operating expenses.................................. 80 63 158 157
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Operating profit before tax......................... 71 57 157 428
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Operating
income increased CHF 31 million, or 25.8% from CHF 120 million in the first half
of 1999 to CHF 151 million in the first half of 2000. This reflects an increase
in realized gains resulting from an increased number of sales of investments in
the first half of 2000 as compared to 1999, partially offset by write-downs of
the value of some under-performing companies in the portfolio.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased by CHF 16 million, or
26.7%, from CHF 60 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 76 million in the
first half of 2000. This was mainly driven by bonus expenses. Bonuses are
accrued when an investment is successfully exited, so personnel expenses
increase when divestments occur.
UBS Capital made approximately CHF 0.8 billion of new investments and add-ons
between 31 December 1999 and 30 June 2000, compared to CHF 0.6 billion in the
equivalent period in 1999. UBS Capital is gradually increasing its annual
investment rate, as demonstrated by the higher investment rate in the first half
of 2000 as compared to the first half of 1999. UBS Capital has a target
portfolio book value of approximately CHF 5 billion from its own investments and
CHF 5 billion from third-party funds.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Operating income
decreased CHF 270 million, or 46.2%, from CHF 585 million in 1998 to CHF 315
million in 1999. This reflects a decrease in realized gains resulting from a
reduced number of sales of investments in 1999 as compared to 1998. In 1999,
operating income included CHF 13 million of management fees paid by funds that
UBS manages and sponsors.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased slightly by CHF 5
million, or 3.2%, from CHF 156 million in 1998 to CHF 151 million in 1999. These
expenses remained stable despite the business unit's expansion into new regions
and sectors, the recruitment of new professionals, the high level of investment
activity during 1999 and the associated investment costs. As part of the
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restructuring related to the 1998 merger, one team from UBS Capital moved to
another business unit effective 1 January 1999. This resulted in a lower
headcount during most of 1999 when compared to 1998, and therefore personnel
costs decreased 13.2% from CHF 121 million in 1998 to CHF 105 million in 1999.
General and administrative expenses increased CHF 11 million, or 31.4%, to CHF
46 million in 1999 mainly due to deal-related expenses.
UBS Capital made approximately CHF 1.4 billion of new investments and add-ons
during 1999.
Private Clients. The following table sets forth the results of Private Clients
for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 1999 and the years ended 31 December
1999 and 1998.
FOR THE
SIX MONTHS FOR THE
ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999(1) 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME............................................ 133 93 194 190
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative....................... 365 216 481 294
Depreciation and amortization............................... 14 18 40 29
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Operating expenses........................................ 379 234 521 323
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Operating loss before tax.............................. (246) (141) (327) (133)
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Assets under management (CHF in billions)................... 37 29 36 27
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Operating
income increased CHF 40 million, or 43%, from CHF 93 million in the first half
of 1999 to CHF 133 million in the first half of 2000. Revenues have increased as
assets under management have grown and a wider range of products and services
has been offered to clients. With the exception of its business activities in
Germany and Australia, UBS Warburg's Private Clients business is in the
relatively early stages of development and its client relationships have not yet
delivered their full revenue potential. Private Clients opened new offices in
Rome, Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella in January 1999 and in Stuttgart and Paris
in June 1999.
Assets under management increased by CHF 8 billion, or 27.6%, from 30 June 1999
to 30 June 2000, driven primarily by market performance.
Operating expenses increased 62%, or CHF 145 million, from CHF 234 million in
the first half of 1999 to CHF 379 million in the first half of 2000, mainly due
to the expansion of Private Clients' offices during the year. This included a
restructuring charge of CHF 93 million taken as a result of scaling back
operations in certain markets, subsequent to integration of Private Clients into
UBS Warburg in February 2000. CHF 60 million of the charge relates to personnel
costs, the remainder to general and administrative expenses.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 149 million, or
69.0%, from CHF 216 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 365 million in the
first half of 2000. Personnel costs increased 86.6%, or CHF 116 million, to CHF
250 million in the first half of 2000, versus the first half of 1999, including
the restructuring charge of CHF 60 million as explained above. Excluding this
restructuring charge, personnel expenses increased 41.8% in line with increases
in headcount, and bonus accruals increased in line with improved revenue
performance. General and administrative
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expenses increased CHF 33 million, or 40%, from the first half of 1999 to the
first half of 2000, due to the restructuring provision explained above.
Excluding this provision, general and administrative expenses were unchanged,
reflecting continued close management of non-personnel costs in the context of a
growing business.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Results for the
year ended 31 December 1998 are driven by a business consisting primarily of the
private banking operations of Schroder Munchmeyer Hengst, a German private bank
acquired by the former Union Bank of Switzerland in August 1997, domestic
private banking activities in Australia, and limited onshore private banking
activities conducted in the United States and Italy, established by the former
Union Bank of Switzerland.
Operating income increased CHF 4 million, or 2%, from CHF 190 million in 1998 to
CHF 194 million in 1999.
Assets under management increased during 1999 by CHF 9 billion, or 33%.
Operating expenses increased 61%, or CHF 198 million, to CHF 521 million in
1999, as a result of expansion in front-line and support staff, office
locations, and infrastructure related investments.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 187 million, or
64%, from CHF 294 million in 1998 to CHF 481 million in 1999. Personnel costs
increased 57%, or CHF 107 million, to CHF 294 million in 1999 due to an increase
in headcount of 664, or 92%, from 722 at 31 December 1998 to 1,386 at 31
December 1999. General and administrative expenses increased CHF 80 million, or
75%, from 1998 to CHF 187 million in 1999, due to increases in information
technology, property and other infrastructure costs to support the new offices
and increased headcount.
e-services. UBS Group established the e-services project in the third quarter
of 1999.
The following table sets forth the results of e-services for the half year ended
30 June 2000 and the year ended 31 December 1999.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED
ENDED 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999(1)
(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME............................................ 0 0
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative....................... 144 36
Depreciation and amortization............................... 14 3
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Operating expenses........................................ 158 39
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Operating loss before tax.............................. (158) (39)
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
e-services has yet to be launched to the public. Accordingly, there have been no
revenues.
Operating expenses were CHF 158 million in the first half of 2000, mainly
related to the hiring of front-line staff as well as infrastructure-related
investments in core technologies. Personnel, general and administrative expenses
were CHF 144 million in the first half of 2000 and CHF 36 million in 1999,
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of which CHF 84 million and CHF 18 million were personnel costs. These expenses
are primarily related to
- - the hiring of the management team across a broad range of functions,
- - the establishment of the operations infrastructure, including new call
centers in Maastricht and Edinburgh,
- - the installation and testing of systems platforms, and
- - the testing of the marketing concept.
Corporate Center. The following table sets forth the results of Corporate
Center for the half years ended 30 June 2000 and 1999 and the years ended 31
December 1999 and 1998.
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER(1)
2000 1999 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME:
Operating income before credit loss expense......... 33 1,587 2,010 191
Credit loss expense................................. (621) (96) (448) (745)
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Operating income.................................. 654 1,683 2,458 936
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel general and administrative expenses....... 668 182 931 1,868
Depreciation and amortization....................... 158 146 416 215
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Operating expenses................................ 826 328 1,347 2,083
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Operating profit (loss) before tax............. (172) 1,355 1,111 (1,147)
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(1) Certain amounts have been restated to conform to the 2000 presentation.
Half Year to 30 June 2000 Compared to Half Year to 30 June 1999. Operating
income before credit loss expense decreased CHF 1,554 million from CHF 1,587
million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 33 million in the first half of 2000,
primarily due to one-time gains on the divestitures of the stake in Swiss
Life/Rentenanstalt of CHF 1,490 million and of Julius Baer registered shares of
CHF 110 million included in the first half of 1999. Operating income before
credit loss expense included CHF 216 million in the first half of 2000, due to
the consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG. Other gains and losses attributable
to Corporate Center arise from funding, capital and balance sheet management,
the management of corporate real estate and the management of foreign currency
earnings activities undertaken by Group Treasury.
Credit loss expense in Corporate Center reconciles the difference between
management accounting and financial accounting, that is between the adjusted
expected losses charged to the divisions and the actual credit loss expense
recognized in the Group financial accounts. The Swiss economy has been strong in
the first half of 2000 and has led to lower than expected credit losses, and a
write back of credit loss provisions of CHF 208 million, resulting in a credit
of CHF 621 million in this line.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 486 million, or
267%, from CHF 182 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 668 million in the
first half of 2000.
Personnel costs increased CHF 208 million, or 254%, in the first half of 2000
from CHF 82 million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 290 million in the first
half of 2000. This increase is largely attributable to the first-time
consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG beginning in the second half of 1999.
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General and administrative expenses increased 278%, or CHF 278 million, to CHF
378 million in the first half of 2000 from CHF 100 million in the first half of
1999, primarily as a result of the following items, which were included in
general and administrative expenses for the first half of 2000:
- - an additional charge of CHF 200 million for the U.S. global settlement of
Holocaust-related claims; and
- - expenses of Klinik Hirslanden AG as a result of the consolidation of this
entity in the first half of 2000, but not in the first half of 1999.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 12 million, or 8.2%, from CHF 146
million in the first half of 1999 to CHF 158 million in 1999, principally
reflecting the inclusion of Klinik Hirslanden AG in the first half of 2000. The
remaining portion of depreciation and amortization includes depreciation of
workstations and information technology equipment, goodwill and other intangible
assets as well as depreciation of other fixed assets.
Year to 31 December 1999 Compared to Year to 31 December 1998. Operating income
before credit loss expense increased CHF 1,819 million, or 952%, from CHF 191
million in 1998 to CHF 2,010 million in 1999, primarily due to the following:
- - gains on the divestments of Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt of CHF 1,490 million and
of UBS's interest in Julius Baer registered shares of CHF 110 million
included in 1999;
- - approximately CHF 380 million due to the first time consolidation of Klinik
Hirslanden AG included in 1999; and
- - negative impact on 1998 operating income due to the loss of CHF 370 million
from LTCM.
In addition, revenues attributable to Corporate Center arise from the funding,
capital and balance sheet management, and the management of foreign currency
earnings activities undertaken by Group Treasury.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased CHF 937 million, or
50.2%, from CHF 1,868 million in 1998 to CHF 931 million in 1999.
Personnel costs decreased 56.6% to CHF 92 million in 1999 from CHF 212 million
in 1998 primarily as a result of the recognition in 1999 of pre-paid employer
pension contributions of CHF 456 million. This represents the difference between
previously recorded and actuarially determined pension expenses and was
recognized in 1999 after the resolution of certain legal and regulatory issues.
Excluding the recognition of this benefit, personnel expenses increased from
1998 to 1999 despite a slight decrease in headcount from 921 in 1998 to 862 in
1999. This increase year-on-year is largely attributable to the first-time
consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG in 1999.
General and administrative expenses decreased CHF 817 million, or 49.3%, to CHF
839 million in 1999 from CHF 1,656 million in 1998, primarily as a result of a
charge for the U.S. global settlement of Holocaust-related claims of CHF 842
million in 1998. In addition, the following items were included in general and
administrative expenses for 1999:
- - an additional charge of CHF 154 million related to the settlement of
Holocaust-related claims in the United States;
- - an additional pre-tax restructuring charge of CHF 300 million in respect of
the 1998 merger; and
- - expenses of Klinik Hirslanden AG as a result of the first-time consolidation
of this entity in 1999.
In addition, total operating expenses in Corporate Center were reduced from 1998
to 1999 mainly due to a further refinement of service level agreements with the
business groups.
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Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 201 million, or 93.5%, from CHF 215
million in 1998 to CHF 416 million in 1999, principally as a result of a
reclassification of certain items which appeared in general and administrative
expenses in 1998.
Divisional Results for Year Ended 31 December 1998 Compared to Year Ended 31
December 1997
Results for the year ended 31 December 1998 compared to year ended 31 December
1997 are shown in terms of the old divisional structure which existed at that
time, and without taking account of the accounting changes implemented during
2000.
The principal differences from the current structure were that the UBS Asset
Management Investment Funds business unit and the UBS Warburg Private Clients
business unit were part of the Private Banking Division, and their results are
included within that division. In addition, UBS Warburg's UBS Capital business
unit was an autonomous division, and UBS Warburg itself consisted only of what
is now the UBS Warburg Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit. The
e-services business did not exist in 1998 or 1997.
Private and Corporate Clients. The following table sets forth the results of
Private and Corporate Clients for the years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997.
AS OF YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER
1998 1997(1)
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OPERATING INCOME:
Individual clients........................................ 4,785
Corporate clients......................................... 1,728
Operations................................................ 448
Other..................................................... 64
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Total operating income............................ 7,025 7,005
Credit loss expense....................................... 1,170 1,092
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Operating income.................................. 5,855 5,913
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expenses............ 4,263 4,497
Depreciation and amortization............................. 684 660
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Operating expenses..................................... 4,947 5,157
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Operating profit before tax....................... 908 756
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Assets under management (CHF in billions)................... 434 398
Total loans................................................. 164,840 N/A(2)
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(1) Prior to the 1998 merger, the businesses were reported under different
management reporting structures. A breakdown of 1997 operating income in
accordance with UBS's current management reporting structure is, therefore,
not possible.
(2) Total loans are not available for dates prior to the 1998 merger.
Total operating income before credit loss expense increased slightly from CHF
7,005 million in 1997 to CHF 7,025 million in 1998. Included in operating income
in 1997 was a CHF 97 million pre-tax gain on the sale of Bank Aufina AG.
Included in operating income in 1998 were total gains from the sale of Bank
Prokredit AG, a leasing and consumer credit company, of CHF 50 million. The
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increase in operating income before credit loss expense from 1997 to 1998
excluding the gains from the divestitures was primarily attributable to improved
margins resulting from risk-adjusted pricing.
Private and Corporate Clients' credit loss expenses increased CHF 78 million, or
7.1%, from CHF 1,092 million in 1997 to CHF 1,170 million in 1998, reflecting
increased loss expectations.
Personnel, general and administrative expense decreased CHF 234 million, or
5.2%, from CHF 4,497 million in 1997 to CHF 4,263 million in 1998. This decrease
primarily reflected reduced costs due to a reduction in headcount from 25,641 in
1997 to 24,043 in 1998 resulting from the sales of Boss Lab SA and Bank
Prokredit AG and additional reductions from the closing of redundant branches.
Private Banking. The following table sets forth the results of Private Banking
for the years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997.
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER
1998 1997
(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME:
Operating income before credit loss expense............... 7,223 6,215
Credit loss expense....................................... 26 59
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Operating income.................................. 7,197 6,156
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expenses............ 2,735 2,869
Depreciation and amortization............................. 126 122
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Operating expenses................................ 2,861 2,991
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Operating profit before tax (at period end)................. 4,336 3,165
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF IN BILLIONS):
Advisory.................................................. 458 470
Discretionary............................................. 149 140
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Operating income increased CHF 1,041 million, or 16.9%, from CHF 6,156 million
in 1997 to CHF 7,197 million in 1998. This increase primarily reflected
non-recurring gains of CHF 1,058 million realized on the sales of BSI and Adler.
Excluding these gains from 1998 operating income, operating income decreased
marginally from 1997 to 1998. The decrease primarily reflected adverse market
conditions in the second half of 1998. Despite this difficult environment and
the occurrence of the 1998 merger on 29 June 1998, Private Banking was able to
maintain relatively stable performance, with assets under management decreasing
only slightly from CHF 610 billion at 31 December 1997 to CHF 607 billion at 31
December 1998.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased CHF 134 million, or
4.7%, from CHF 2,869 million in 1997 to CHF 2,735 million in 1998. Headcount
decreased 2.9% from 7,862 at 31 December 1997 to 7,634 at 31 December 1998.
Headcount in Switzerland, along with related personnel costs, decreased
primarily from the sales of BSI and Adler. This decrease was partially offset by
an increase in headcount outside of Switzerland due to the development of UBS's
private banking business outside of Switzerland.
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Depreciation and amortization increased slightly, from CHF 122 million in 1997
to CHF 126 million in 1998.
UBS Asset Management. The following table sets forth the results of UBS Asset
Management for the years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997:
FOR THE
YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER
1998 1997
(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME............................................ 1,163 1,040
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expense............. 608 542
Depreciation and amortization............................. 107 95
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Operating profit before tax....................... 448 403
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF IN BILLIONS):
Institutional............................................. 360 373
Non-institutional......................................... 171 131
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Operating income increased CHF 123 million, or 11.8%, from CHF 1,040 million in
1997 to CHF 1,163 million in 1998, reflecting growth in assets under management
from UBS Asset Management's acquisition in Japan and positive market
performance. Non-institutional assets under management, including assets from
Private Banking, increased CHF 40 billion, or 30.5%, from 1997 to 1998. These
positive developments were partially offset by a decline in the U.K. business's
operating income and assets under management due to short-term performance
issues and a very competitive U.K. marketplace.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 66 million, or
12.2%, from CHF 542 million in 1997 to CHF 608 million in 1998. This increase
reflects the expansion in Europe and the acquisition of Long-Term Credit Bank of
Japan's asset management business during 1998. Principally as a result of these
expansions, headcount increased 9.8% from 1,364 at 31 December 1997 to 1,497 at
31 December 1998.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 12 million, or 12.6%, from CHF 95
million in 1997 to CHF 107 million in 1998. This increase reflects an increase
in goodwill amortization due to additional goodwill recorded in 1998 upon the
payment of the remaining obligation to the previous owners of Brinson Partners.
UBS Warburg, The following table sets forth the results of UBS Warburg for
the years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997:
31 DECEMBER
1998 1997(1)
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OPERATING INCOME:
Equities.................................................. 3,334
Fixed income.............................................. (267)
Corporate Finance......................................... 1,665
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Treasury Products......................................... 2,351
Non-core Business......................................... (96)
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Total operating income before credit loss
expense........................................ 6,987 10,888
Credit loss expense....................................... 500 300
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Operating income.................................. 6,487 10,588
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative..................... 6,816 8,641
Depreciation and amortization............................. 692 668
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Operating expenses................................ 7,508 9,309
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Operating profit (loss) before restructuring
costs and tax............................... (1,021) 1,279
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(1) Prior to the 1998 merger, these businesses were reported under different
management reporting structures. A breakdown of 1997 operating income in
accordance with UBS's current management reporting structure in effect for
1998 was, therefore, not possible.
Total operating income before credit loss expense decreased CHF 3,901 million,
or 35.8%, from CHF 10,888 million in 1997 to CHF 6,987 million in 1998, with
decreases recognized across all business areas. Equities experienced a difficult
trading environment in the second half of 1998 in addition to recognizing net
losses on the Global Equity Derivatives portfolio of CHF 762 million, although
this was offset somewhat by high commission levels and income from new issues.
Fixed Income's operating income decreased from 1997 to 1998 due to the writedown
in 1998 of UBS's holdings in LTCM by CHF 790 million and CHF 725 million in
emerging markets. This emerging markets loss consisted of CHF 455 million in
losses in Russia, CHF 215 million in Latin America and CHF 55 million in Asia
and other Eastern European countries. These losses were somewhat offset by
strong primary and secondary bond activity.
Corporate Finance exceeded expectations in 1998 resulting from strong mergers
and acquisitions activity and improved results from equity and equity-linked
issues. In 1997 and 1998, Treasury Products performed well in cash and
collateral trading, as well as in foreign exchange.
Credit loss expense increased CHF 200 million, or 66.7%, from CHF 300 million in
1997 to CHF 500 million in 1998. This increase resulted from increased exposures
from the start-up of the leveraged finance business in early 1998 and an
increase in over-the-counter derivatives exposures due primarily to counterparty
and country rating downgrades resulting from the Asian and Russian crises.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased CHF 1,825 million, or
21.1%, from CHF 8,641 million in 1997 to CHF 6,816 million in 1998. This
primarily reflected a reduction in personnel related costs resulting from a
reduction in headcount by 25.9% from 18,620 at 31 December 1997 to 13,794 at 31
December 1998 as a result of the merger. Merger integration for UBS Warburg in
connection with the 1998 merger was substantially completed during 1998. As
discussed above, CHF 1,007 million of accrued payments to personnel were charged
against the restructuring reserve in 1998. Adjusting 1998 for this amount,
personnel expenses decreased from 1997 by 9.5%.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 24 million, or 3.6%, from CHF 668
million in 1997 to CHF 692 million in 1998. This reflected increased goodwill
amortization in 1998 due to the acquisition of Dillon Read & Co., Inc. in
September 1997 and the accelerated amortization of
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goodwill on Russian and Brazilian subsidiaries of CHF 35 million due to weak
market conditions in these countries in 1998.
UBS Capital. The following table sets forth the results of UBS Capital for the
years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997:
31 DECEMBER
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(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME............................................ 585 492
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expense............. 156 110
Depreciation and amortization............................. 1 1
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Operating expenses..................................... 157 111
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Operating profit before tax.......................... 428 381
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Investments (at book value)................................. 1,748 1,080
Operating income increased CHF 93 million, or 18.9%, from CHF 492 million in
1997 to CHF 585 million in 1998, reflecting generally favorable conditions in
Western markets allowing for the disposals of investments in Switzerland, the
United States, and the Benelux and Nordic region. UBS Capital's portfolio in
1998 was, and it continued to be during 1999, primarily focused on the United
States and Western Europe with minor exposure to Latin America and Asia.
Therefore, the emerging markets crises which took place during 1998 had little
impact on the division's performance.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 46 million, or
41.8%, from CHF 110 million in 1997 to CHF 156 million in 1998. Higher
performance-related compensation in 1998 than in 1997 primarily resulted from
the stronger performance in 1998. Staff losses due to the merger were minimal.
UBS Capital made investments totaling approximately CHF 800 million during 1998
compared to approximately CHF 600 million during 1997, further demonstrating
steady growth in its investment rate.
Corporate Center. The following table sets forth the results of Corporate
Center for the years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997.
31 DECEMBER
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(CHF in millions)
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OPERATING INCOME:
Operating income before credit loss expense............... 296 518
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Credit loss expense....................................... (745) (173)
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Operating income....................................... 1,041 691
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Personnel, general and administrative expenses............ 1,855 215
Depreciation and amortization............................. 215 216
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Operating expenses..................................... 2,070 431
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Operating profit (loss) before restructuring costs
and tax........................................... (1,029) 260
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Operating income before credit loss expense from Corporate Center activities
decreased CHF 222 million, or 42.9%, from CHF 518 million in 1997 to CHF 296
million in 1998, reflecting a CHF 370
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million charge resulting from the write-down in 1998 of UBS's investment in
LTCM. In addition, revenues attributable to Corporate Center arise from the
funding, capital and balance sheet management, and the management of foreign
currency earnings activities undertaken by Group Treasury.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 1,640 million, or
763%, from CHF 215 million in 1997 to CHF 1,855 million in 1998, primarily
resulting from a CHF 842 million provision taken in 1998, for the settlement in
the United States of the Holocaust-related litigation, additional provisions for
litigation and adjustments to the pricing of interdivisional allocations on the
basis of service level agreements.
Depreciation and amortization decreased CHF 1 million, or 0.5%, from CHF 216
million in 1997 to CHF 215 million in 1998. This represented the charge for
depreciation on goodwill and intangibles, information technology infrastructure,
real estate and other fixed assets.
UBS Financial Targets
UBS focuses on four key financial targets. These targets are to achieve:
- - A pre-goodwill return on equity, or "RoE," averaging between 15% and 20%,
across periods of varying market conditions.
- - Double-digit average annual growth in pre-goodwill earnings per share, across
periods of varying market conditions.
- - Focus and downward pressure on UBS's cost/income ratio.
- - Strong growth in net new money in UBS's private client businesses.
Adjusted for the final provision of CHF 200 million relating to the U.S. global
settlement, UBS's annualized pre-goodwill return on equity for the first six
months of 2000 was 31.9%. Pre-goodwill earnings per share grew 92% over the
first six months of 1999, adjusted for divestments and one-off provisions,
reaching UBS's target of double-digit growth. UBS's cost/income ratio is well
below that of the first half of 1999. After a positive start to the year, net
new money in the private client businesses was slightly negative in the second
quarter of 2000, against a more muted market background for asset growth than
the first quarter.
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UBS's performance against its performance targets for the six months ended 30
June 2000 and the year ended 31 December 1999 are as follows:
UBS PERFORMANCE AGAINST TARGETS
FOR THE FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999
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ROE (%, ANNUALIZED)
As reported.............................................. 29.5 22.4
Before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant
financial events (1, 2)................................ 31.9 18.2
BASIC EPS (CHF) (3)
As reported.............................................. 10.91 15.20
Before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant
financial events (1,2)................................. 12.01 12.37
COST/INCOME RATIO (%)
As reported.............................................. 70.4 69.9
Before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant
financial events (1,2)................................. 67.8 73.3
NET NEW MONEY FOR PRIVATE CLIENT BUSINESSES (4).......... 4 5
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(1) The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets are
excluded from the calculation.
(2) Significant financial events are excluded from the calculation. In 1999,
these events included the disposal of the registered shares of Julius Baer,
the sale of UBS's 25% stake in Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt, the sale of UBS's
international Global Trade Finance business, and the pre-tax gains on Long
Term Capital Management, L.P., the one-time credit recognized during the
fourth quarter of 1999 in connection with excess pension fund employer
prepayments, the additional provisions recognized in 1999 in connection with
the U.S. global settlement and the utilization of the restructuring
provision relating to the 1998 merger. In the first six months of 2000,
these events included the further provision recognized in relation to the
U.S. global settlement.
(3) The 1999 figures are restated for the two-for-one stock split relating to
the UBS ordinary shares, which became effective on 8 May 2000.
(4) For this purpose, Private Client Businesses consist of the UBS Warburg
Private Clients business unit and the UBS Switzerland Private Banking
business unit. Excludes interest and dividend income.
THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT UBS WILL BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE ITS FINANCIAL
TARGETS, AND THESE TARGETS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF UBS'S
MANAGEMENT. A VARIETY OF FACTORS COULD PREVENT UBS FROM ACHIEVING THESE TARGETS,
INCLUDING THE FACTORS REFERRED TO UNDER "CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-
LOOKING INFORMATION."
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Group liquidity and capital management is undertaken at UBS by Group Treasury as
an integral asset and liability management function. For a detailed discussion
of UBS's asset and liability management, see "--Asset and Liability Management"
and for a detailed discussion of UBS's liquidity risk management, see "--Asset
and Liability Management--Liquidity and Funding Management."
Consolidated Cash Flows. In the half year to 30 June 2000, cash equivalents
decreased CHF 13,788 million, principally as a result of operating activities.
UBS's net profit of CHF 4,268 million was more than offset by a high net cash
outflow for repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, cash collateral on
securities borrowed and lent and for investments in trading positions. Negative
cash flow of CHF 2,293 million from investing activities was principally due to
the purchase of financial investments. Net cash inflow from financing activities
of CHF 14,507 million was principally generated
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by the issuance of CHF 20,754 million in money market paper and CHF 7,452
million in long-term debt, offset by the repayment of CHF 10,794 million of
long-term debt, dividend payments of CHF 2,164 million and treasury share
transactions.
UBS generated significant positive cash flow during the year ended 31 December
1999 resulting in a net increase in cash equivalents of CHF 18,599 million.
Operating activities provided a net cash flow of CHF 3,338 million during the
year ended 31 December 1999. The strong positive results and reduction in UBS's
customers' loan exposures at UBS Warburg during the year, offset in part by a
net cash outflow from trading-related balances, generated the net positive cash
flow from operating activities. Net cash from investing activities included cash
outflows due to the purchase of property and equipment and investments in
subsidiaries and associates, which were more than offset by positive cash flows
generated from the sale of subsidiaries and associates, property and equipment
and financial investments. The net cash inflow from financing activities was
principally due to the issuance of CHF 13,128 million in money market paper and
CHF 12,661 million in long-term debt which was partially offset by the payment
of dividends, treasury share transactions, the repayment of CHF 7,801 million in
long-term debt and minority interests.
During the year ended 31 December 1998, UBS's net cash outflows from operating
and financing activities more than offset its net cash inflow from investing
activities resulting in a decrease in UBS's cash equivalents of CHF 8,675
million. The main contributor to the net decrease in cash equivalents was the
negative cash flow from financing activities of CHF 12,335 million. This
negative cash flow was primarily due to the repayment of long-term debt, the
reduction in money market paper outstanding, the payment of dividends and
treasury share transactions, partially offset by the issuance of long-term debt.
Positive net cash flow from investing activities resulted primarily from the
sale and maturity of financial investments.
During the year ended 31 December 1997, UBS's net cash outflows of CHF 35,895
million from operating and investing activities more than offset UBS's net cash
inflow from financing activities of CHF 29,015 million resulting in a decrease
in cash equivalents of CHF 7,451 million. UBS's operating activities generated
negative net cash flow principally due to a net increase in its trading related
balances which was only partially offset by strong operating results before the
restructuring reserve. Investing activities generated a net cash outflow of CHF
1,671 million during the period primarily due to the purchase of property and
equipment and financial investments. Net cash inflow from financing activities
resulted principally from the issuance of long-term debt and money market paper.
Capital Resources. Capital management is undertaken at UBS by Group Treasury as
an integral asset and liability management function. UBS does not have any
material commitments for capital expenditures as of 30 June 2000. UBS's overall
capital needs are continually reviewed to ensure that its capital base can
appropriately support the anticipated needs of the divisions as well as the
regulatory capital requirements. See "--Asset and Liability Management."
The Bank for International Settlements, or "BIS," is an international
organization fostering the cooperation of central banks and international
financial institutions. Among other activities, it provides guideline formulas
for evaluating capital adequacy.
As the following table shows, UBS's BIS Tier 1 Ratio increased from 9.3% at 31
December 1998 to 10.6% at 31 December 1999 primarily resulting from a
significant increase in retained earnings coupled with a reduction in risk
weighted assets. The decrease in risk weighted assets is principally a result of
reduced positive replacement values, off balance sheet contingent liabilities
and the reduction in the size of the international loan book.
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UBS's BIS Tier 1 Ratio has continued to increase, from 10.6% at 31 December 1999
to 12.1% at 30 June 2000. The effect of UBS's share buy back program was more
than offset by a significant increase in UBS's retained earnings as well as a
further reduction in risk weighted assets.
PRO
FORMA(1)
30 JUNE 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
2000 2000 1999 1998
(CHF in millions except ratios)
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BIS Tier 1 Capital.......................... 24,982 31,904 28,952 28,220
BIS Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital............... 35,921 42,173 39,682 40,306
BIS Tier 1 Capital Ratio.................... 8.51% 12.1% 10.6% 9.3%
BIS Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital Ratio......... 12.24% 15.9% 14.5% 13.2%
Balance sheet risk-weighted assets.......... 239,359 210,538 214,011 237,042
Off balance sheet and other positions....... 41,718 41,718 48,282 50,659
Market risk positions....................... 12,450 12,450 10,813 16,018
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Total BIS risk-weighted assets.............. 293,527 264,706 273,106 303,719
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(1) Gives effect to the combined pro forma financial position of UBS and
PaineWebber.
The ratios measure capital adequacy by comparing UBS's eligible capital with the
risk-weighted asset positions, which include balance sheet assets, the net
positions in securities not held in the trading portfolio, off-balance sheet
transactions converted into their credit equivalents and market risk positions
at a weighted amount to reflect their relative risk. See Note 33c in UBS's
consolidated financial statements for additional information on capital
adequacy.
The calculation of capital requirements applicable to UBS under the Swiss
Federal Banking Commission's regulations differs in certain respects from the
calculation under the BIS guidelines. Most importantly:
- - where the BIS currently does not apply risk weightings above 100% to any asset
category, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission applies risk weightings of
greater than 100% to certain kinds of assets (for example, real estate, bank
premises, other fixed assets, equity securities and unconsolidated
participations); and
- - where the BIS guidelines apply a 20% risk weighting to obligations of OECD
banks, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission's regulations apply risk
weightings of 25% to 75% (depending upon maturities) to obligations of OECD
banks.
As a result of these differences, UBS's risk-adjusted assets are higher, and its
ratios of total capital and Tier 1 capital are lower, when calculated pursuant
to the Swiss Federal Banking Commission's regulations as compared to the BIS
guidelines. However, since the BIS and Swiss Federal Banking Commission first
implemented their risk-based capital guidelines and regulations in 1987, UBS and
its predecessor banks have always had total capital and Tier 1 capital in excess
of the minimum requirements of both the BIS and the Swiss Federal Banking
Commission. For the years ended 31 December 1998 and 31 December 1999 and the
six-months ended 30 June 2000, UBS has maintained significant levels of total
capital and Tier 1 capital in excess of the minimum requirements of both the BIS
and the Swiss Federal Banking Commission. Although no assurance can be given
that UBS will continue to have total capital and Tier 1 capital in excess of the
minimum requirements of both the BIS and the Swiss Federal Banking Commission,
UBS does not expect that credit losses, risk-weighted asset growth and similar
events will eliminate UBS's excess total capital or Tier 1 capital.
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UBS is committed to maintaining a strong capitalization and rating as a
distinguishing characteristic of UBS for both clients and shareholders. On 12
March 1999, UBS introduced a treasury stock buy-back program, which was intended
to run for a period of two years. At 31 December 1998, UBS held 8,300,300
shares, as adjusted for the two-for-one stock split that became effective on 8
May 2000, or 2% of its outstanding shares, as treasury stock. As of 31 December
1999, a total of 15,660,220 shares, as adjusted for the two-for-one stock split,
or 3.6%, had been acquired as treasury stock. This amount includes 1,053,082
shares that are at the disposal of UBS's Board of Directors. The objective of
the buy-back program was to utilize the shares for acquisitions and the employee
stock ownership program. UBS has subsequently concluded that this program was
too limited for its purposes because of the continuous increase in capital that
was projected to arise from on-going retained earnings, the selective reduction
in the risk profile and increasing capital efficiency.
For this reason, UBS announced in December 1999 that it would replace the
treasury stock buy-back program with a Swiss-specific program targeted at Swiss
institutional shareholders, which is the only tax-efficient means that has been
identified to achieve cancellation. This is called a "second trading line"
program. At UBS's annual shareholders' meeting on 18 April 2000, shareholders
approved the repurchase of shares up to a maximum amount of CHF 4 billion,
through the second trading line program. The second trading line program was
implemented in January 2000 and concluded on 28 June 2000. During this time UBS
repurchased 18,421,783 shares, representing 4.3% of its share capital, at an
average price of CHF 217.00. The final cancellation of the shares bought back
through the second trading line requires shareholders' approval which the board
of directors will seek at the annual general meeting scheduled for April 2001.
Balance Sheet. UBS maintains a significant percentage of liquid assets,
including collateralized receivables and trading portfolios that can be
converted into cash on relatively short notice and with a limited impact on
UBS's results in order to meet short-term funding needs. Collateralized
receivables include reverse repurchase agreements and cash collateral on
securities borrowed which are secured by U.S. government and agency securities,
and marketable corporate debt and equity securities and a portion of UBS's loans
and due from banks which are secured primarily by real estate. The value of
UBS's collateralized receivables and trading portfolio will fluctuate depending
on market conditions and client business. The individual components of UBS's
total assets may vary significantly from period to period due to changing client
needs, economic and market conditions and trading strategies.
Total assets increased CHF 47,419 million, or 5.3%, at 30 June 2000 compared to
total assets at 31 December 1999. This was principally a result of an increase
in cash collateral on securities borrowed, reverse repurchase and trading
portfolio assets, which was partially offset by significant decreases in cash
and balances with central banks and money market paper as liquidity levels were
adjusted following Y2K, a reduction in positive replacement values resulting
from decreases in derivative products, and decreases in amounts due from banks.
Total liabilities increased CHF 46,151 million, or 5.3%, at 30 June 2000,
compared to total liabilities at 31 December 1999, principally due to a
significant increase in amounts due under repurchase agreements, cash collateral
on securities lent and trading portfolio liabilities and an increase in money
market paper issued, offset in part by a decrease in negative replacement values
resulting from decreases in derivative products.
In the course of the first half of 2000, UBS's long-term debt portfolio
decreased from CHF 56.3 billion at 31 December 1999 to CHF 53.0 billion at 30
June 2000. During this half year CHF 7,452 million of long-term securities were
issued while CHF 10,794 million matured. UBS believes the maturity profile of
the long-term debt portfolio is well balanced with slight bias towards
shorter-term maturities to match the maturity profile of UBS's assets.
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The following table sets forth information regarding total shareholders' equity
at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999 1998
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Total shareholders' equity............................. 31,876 30,608 28,794
Total shareholders' equity to total assets............. 3.4% 3.4% 3.3%
Shareholders' equity increased CHF 1,268 million, or 4.1%, from 31 December 1999
to 30 June 2000. The increase in treasury shares was more than offset by the
increase in net income, resulting in a steady increase in total shareholders'
equity.
Credit Ratings. UBS uses the debt capital markets to fund a significant portion
of its operations. The cost and availability of debt financing is influenced by
UBS's credit ratings. Credit ratings are also important in certain markets and
in entering into certain transactions, such as derivative transactions. A
reduction in UBS's credit ratings could increase its borrowing costs and limit
its access to the capital markets. UBS has been able to maintain strong credit
ratings over the past few years, even during periods of a difficult trading
environment.
The following table sets forth UBS's credit ratings on its long-term debt as of
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
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Moody's, New York........................................... Aa1 Aa1 Aa1
Fitch/IBCA, London.......................................... AAA AAA AAA
Standard & Poor's, New York................................. AA+ AA+ AA+
Thomson BankWatch, New York................................. AA AA AA
Each of these ratings reflects only the view of the applicable rating agency at
the time the rating was issued, and any explanation of the significance of such
rating may be obtained only from such rating agency. There is no assurance that
any such credit rating will remain in effect for any given period of time or
that such rating will not be lowered, suspended or withdrawn entirely by the
applicable rating agency, if in such rating agency's judgment, circumstances so
warrant. Moody's announced on 28 April 2000 that it had changed its outlook for
its long-term rating of UBS AG from stable to negative.
Recent Accounting Developments
For a discussion of recent accounting developments, including those that have
not yet been adopted, see Note 1 to UBS's consolidated financial statements,
which are included elsewhere in this document.
Risk Management
The risk management process is an integral part of UBS's commitment to providing
consistent high quality returns for its shareholders. UBS believes that the
delivery of superior shareholder returns depends on achieving an appropriate
balance between risk and return. This requires a management process that gives
appropriate focus to risk as well as returns and which integrates this approach
with the management of UBS's balance sheet and capital. For this reason, UBS
restructured the Corporate Center in the course of 1999 to establish an
integrated group-wide function under the Chief Financial Officer, or "CFO," to
address all aspects of finance, strategic planning, risk control and balance
sheet and capital management.
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The approach to risk management and control at UBS recognizes that risk is
integral to its business. UBS's risk processes, which have evolved over a number
of years, seek to limit the scope for adverse variations in UBS's earnings and
in particular to protect UBS from the risk of loss in the event of unlikely, but
possible, stress scenarios arising from any of the material risks which it
faces. UBS's Risk Policy Framework focuses on the procedures for managing and
controlling the risks that can affect the volatility of earnings from period to
period, and distinguishes between the following three types of risk:
- - Primary risks: risks inherent in the businesses that UBS undertakes. The
principal primary risks are credit risk and market risk.
- - Group risks: risks that UBS faces at the Group level in managing its business
and balance sheet. Principal group risks are tax risk, liquidity and funding
risk and residual balance sheet related interest rate risk.
- - Consequential risks: risks that UBS faces as a consequence of the operational
activities it undertakes to provide services to customers. This is sometimes
referred to as "operational risk." Principal consequential risks are
transaction processing risk, legal risk, compliance risk, liability risk and
security risk.
UBS's risk framework recognizes that an effective risk management and control
process depends on sound processes to identify risks, and to establish and
maintain limits and procedures to control these risks. UBS's Chief Risk Officer,
or "CRO," has overall responsibility for ensuring that the limits and procedures
are appropriate and are adhered to for risks other than credit risk. The Chief
Credit Officer, or "CCO," has overall responsibility for ensuring that the
limits and procedures are appropriate and are adhered to for credit risk. Credit
risk remains the single largest risk that UBS faces. The limits and procedures
are designed to keep UBS's risk exposures within the parameters determined by
the UBS Board of Directors. These limits and procedures take into account not
only the external environment that UBS faces, but also UBS's internal
capabilities to manage the risk, including issues such as the availability of
appropriate information processing systems and the availability of suitably
qualified staff to manage and control the risk.
The Board of Directors establishes the risk parameters within which UBS operates
and reviews a report on UBS's risk profile from the CCO and the CRO on at least
a quarterly basis. The Board of Directors establishes two limits: normal
earnings volatility and potential losses under a stress scenario. UBS's risk
appetite defines the amount of earnings volatility that the Board of Directors
deems to be acceptable in normal market conditions in order to achieve
divisional growth targets. This potential volatility is measured by the risk
control organization using measures that estimate statistically possible losses.
Value at risk, or "VaR," methodology is the principal quantitative measure UBS
uses for evaluating risk.
UBS's risk bearing capacity seeks to establish a limit to the potential scale of
the loss that UBS might face in unlikely but possible stress situations. Stress
loss limits are set by the Board of Directors taking into account UBS's overall
earnings capacity. They are set in order to protect UBS from unacceptable damage
to annual earnings, dividend paying capability, business viability and
reputation. UBS currently adopts this approach to risk limits in the context of
its trading activities and its country risk credit exposure. In addition, the
Board of Directors approves UBS's key risk policies and the Chairman's office
maintains an ongoing oversight of the integrity of the risk management and
control processes through UBS's internal audit function.
The responsibility for implementing the risk framework on a day to day basis is
delegated by the Board of Directors to the Group Executive Board, which
allocates risk limits to the divisions and monitors UBS's aggregate risk profile
on an ongoing basis. The Group Executive Board, together with
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the CRO and CCO, constitutes itself as UBS's Risk Council and usually meets
twice a month to review outstanding risk issues, large exposures and significant
transactions. In addition, the Group Executive Board has established a Group
Risk Committee and a Group Governance Committee. These committees, which meet
quarterly, consist of representatives of the risk control organization at the
Corporate Center and from the business groups and consider issues relating to
the implementation and development of the risk framework.
Each business group also has a risk management and control structure in place
which is appropriate to its particular business profile. The CRO and CCO have
risk control staff who are located in each business group and who are
responsible for ensuring that the business group implements the Group-wide risk
policies and procedures appropriately. They ensure that all risks are adequately
taken into account in assessing the risk profile of the business groups'
business activities. The focus is on identifying those infrequent events with a
potentially severe impact. In addition, each business group has its own
structure of risk management and governance committees. This is designed to
ensure that there is an ongoing review of the risk profile that the business
group faces in new business initiatives and in large and complex transactions
and that any requirement for amendments to risk policies or limits is identified
and, where appropriate, is escalated in a timely manner to the Group Executive
Board.
Analysis of Risks
Within UBS's risk framework, UBS has identified a number of risk factors as
being of particular importance to its business. The following section summarizes
the main trends and developments in the key risks that UBS faces.
Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from the default of an
obligor or counterparty. UBS's definition of credit risk includes counterparty
and country transfer risk, as well as settlement risk. Credit risk is inherent
in traditional banking products, such as loans and commitments to lend money in
the future or contracts to support clients' obligations to third parties, such
as letters of credit. Credit risk is also inherent in derivative contracts and
other traded products, such as bonds and equity investments. In view of the
significance of credit risk for UBS, the approval and monitoring of new
transactions giving rise to credit risk plays a central part in UBS's risk
control process. Credit approval authorities are exercised independently from
the business units. Credit authority is dependent on the amount involved,
quality, security and tenor of the transaction as well as on the experience and
competence of the credit professionals entrusted with this function.
In order to manage UBS's exposure to credit risk effectively, and in particular
to encourage appropriate pricing of transactions involving credit, UBS measures
its exposure to credit risk using a forward looking statistical estimate of the
expected loss based on the estimated probability of default of UBS's
counterparties. Such estimates are based on the volume and type of exposure, the
value of potential collateral or support, and the quality of each counterparty.
The quality of the counterparty is expressed in a rating with a specific default
probability. For this purpose, UBS classifies all counterparties into a 14 point
rating scale and the transfer risk into a 15 point country rating scale.
Composition of Credit Risk. Credit risk is assumed, as an integral part of
their business, by UBS Warburg and UBS Switzerland.
The composition of UBS's credit exposure differs appreciably between these two
business groups. At 30 June 2000, a substantial majority of UBS Warburg's
counterparties fell into the internal counterparty rating categories C1-C5 both
with respect to banking products (83%) and the traded products portfolio (97%).
UBS's internal rating classes C1-C5 compare to Moody's Investor Services ratings
Aaa to Baa3 and are considered investment grade. UBS Warburg's counterparties
are primarily sovereigns, insurance companies, financial institutions,
multi-national corporate clients and investment
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funds. UBS Warburg's exposure to lower rated customers is generally
collateralized or otherwise structurally supported. UBS's aggregate, unsecured
exposure to hedge funds measured in terms of net replacement value amounted to
USD 5 million at 30 June 2000 compared to USD 55 million at 31 December 1999 and
USD 81 million at 31 December 1998.
By contrast, the largest single component of the loan portfolio within UBS
Switzerland consists of residential mortgage lending in Switzerland, over half
of which is classified within UBS's lowest internal investment grade rating
class of C5. The rating of the remainder of the Swiss portfolio, excluding
mortgages, is fairly widely spread with the largest concentration being in
rating classes C3-C5 comparable to Moody's rating of A2 to Baa3. Credits to
Private Clients are predominately extended against the pledge of marketable
securities and against single-family real estate property.
The continued improvement in the Swiss economy and property markets has aided in
the overall improvement in the quality of this portfolio. UBS Switzerland's
largest exposure at 30 June 2000 was to private households in Switzerland.
Loan Portfolio. The UBS Warburg loan portfolio remained unchanged during the
first half of 2000. In 1999 this portfolio had been significantly reduced. This
was a continuation of the strategy that began immediately after the 1998 merger
with the objective of improving the risk/reward profile of the international
lending business. This initiative included the shift in focus away from Emerging
Markets and into high quality credits in the major OECD (Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development) countries and the sale of the non-Swiss
portion of the Global Trade Finance business.
The overall impact of this shift has been a reduction in UBS Warburg's
international banking portfolio (consisting of loans and unfunded commitments to
corporates and institutional clients, excluding banks) from over CHF 250 billion
at June 1998 to CHF 96 billion by 30 June 2000 (CHF 99 billion by 31 December
1999).
The following table shows UBS's loan portfolio and related allowances and
provisions by business groups at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999.
UBS ASSET CORPORATE
UBS SWITZERLAND MANAGEMENT UBS WARBURG CENTER TOTAL
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ALL AMOUNTS IN CHF MILLIONS JUNE 00 DEC 99 JUNE 00 DEC 99 JUNE 00 DEC 99 JUNE 00 DEC 99 JUNE 00 DEC 99
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Loans to Banks (Gross).................... 11,673 8,780 352 181 14,442 21,481 93 343 26,560 30,785
Loans to Customers (Gross)................ 188,579 191,180 59 32 54,758 55,670 1,022 347 244,418 247,229
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Loans, Gross............................. 200,252 199,960 411 213 69,200 77,151 1,115 690 270,978 278,014
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Counterparty Allowance.................... 9,267 10,447 -- -- 1,764 1,550 6 6 11,037 12,003
Country Allowance......................... -- -- -- -- 1,166 1,246 -- -- 1,166 1,246
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Allowances for Loan Losses(1)............ 9,267 10,447 -- -- 2,930 2,796 6 6 12,203 13,249
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Loans, Net of Allowances............... 190,985 189,513 411 213 66,270 74,355 1,109 684 258,775 264,765
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Counterparty Provision for Contingent
Claims................................... 12 -- -- -- 24 19 -- -- 36 19
Country Provision for Contingent Claims... -- -- -- -- 151 130 -- -- 151 130
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Total Provisions(2)...................... 12 -- -- -- 175 149 -- -- 187 149
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Summary:
Allowances & Provisions for Counterparty
Risk..................................... 9,279 10,447 -- -- 1,788 1,569 6 6 11,073 12,022
Allowances & Provisions for Country
Risk..................................... -- -- -- -- 1,317 1,376 -- -- 1,317 1,376
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Total Allowances & Provisions............ 9,279 10,447 -- -- 3,105 2,945 6 6 12,390 13,398
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(2) Booked as liabilities.
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See "--Selected Statistical Information--Loans" for a breakdown of the loan
exposure by type of borrower.
Over-the-Counter Derivative Contracts. A significant proportion of UBS
Warburg's credit risk arises from its trading activities, including its trading
of derivative products. The provision of risk management solutions that involve
the use of derivative products is a core service that UBS offers to its clients.
Derivative products by their nature are particularly sensitive to changes in
market prices and consequently UBS pays close attention to the management and
control of these risks. UBS's credit standards for entering into unsecured
derivative contracts are very high and particular emphasis is placed on the
maturity profile. Ninety-seven percent of UBS Warburg's credit risk on
derivative products falls within UBS's internal rating classes C1-C5.
Transactions with counterparties of lower quality are generally conducted only
on a secured basis. A new system has been introduced in February 2000 to monitor
credit risk exposure to derivative contracts on the basis of a statistically
calculated potential exposure, or Potential Credit Exposure or "PLE," which will
allow an even more precise valuation of the credit equivalents.
Settlement Risk. Due to UBS's international business, UBS is also exposed to
settlement risk. Settlement risk arises in transactions involving the exchange
of values where a counterparty fails to honor its obligation to deliver cash or
securities. This risk is particularly significant in relation to foreign
exchange and precious metals transactions. UBS limits its exposure to settlement
risk by tolerance levels assigned to each counterparty in relation to its
rating. In addition, UBS monitors this risk on a permanent basis and seeks to
shorten, as much as practicable, the period during which UBS is exposed. UBS has
also been an active participant in an industry initiative to establish a new
organization, called CLS Bank, which is being established in order to
substantially reduce settlement risk between major international financial
institutions. Participation in regulated payment and securities clearing systems
also reduces settlement exposure.
Country Risk Exposure. UBS's definition of country risk comprises all
cross-border exposures from loans, derivative products and trading products.
This definition includes its own intracompany cross-border positions, which
amounted to CHF 419 billion at 30 June 2000, about 49% of the total non-
emerging market country risk exposure of CHF 851 billion. At 30 June 2000, 98.0%
of UBS's country risk exposure was included in its three highest internal
ratings classes. This portion of UBS's country risk exposure was with OECD
countries where the risk of default is judged to be negligible. The following
table summarizes UBS's country transfer risk exposure grouped by rating classes
as of 30 June 2000 compared to 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1999 compared to
31 December 1998.
BANKING TRADED TRADABLE
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL
COUNTRY CATEGORIES (CHF IN MILLIONS)
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Industrialized Countries
COUNTRIES RATED S0 - S2......................... 496,212 183,839 170,784 850,835
Change from December 1999..................... -8,512 27,738 -48,711 -29,485
Change December 1999/December 1998............ 28,270 -23,380 26,207 31,097
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BANKING TRADED TRADABLE
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL
COUNTRY CATEGORIES (CHF IN MILLIONS)
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Emerging Markets
COUNTRIES RATED S3 - S14........................ 11,020 3,478 2,941 17,439
Change from December 1999..................... -5,610 -1,967 414 -7,163
Change December 1999/December 1998............ -7,533 -1,794 1,500 -7,827
TOTAL........................................... 507,232 187,317 173,725 868,274
Change from December 1999..................... -14,122 25,771 -48,297 -36,648
Change December 1999/December 1998............ 20,737 -25,174 27,707 23,270
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(1) Traded products consists of derivative instruments and repurchase
agreements.
(2) Tradeable assets consist of equity and fixed income financial instruments
held for trading purposes, which are marked to market on a daily basis.
The remaining 2.0%, or CHF 17.4 billion, of UBS's country risk exposure is to
emerging markets that are classified in rating classes S3 to S14. This exposure
has decreased as a result of the restructuring of the international loan
portfolio and the exit from the non-Swiss Global Trade Finance business in 1999.
Total exposure to the emerging markets group of countries fell by CHF 7.2
billion between 31 December 1999 and 30 June 2000 -- a reduction of 29% -- and
by CHF 15.0 billion between 31 December 1998 and 30 June 2000 -- a reduction of
46%. In view of the higher risk associated with emerging markets, UBS closely
monitors this exposure on an ongoing basis within the country limits approved by
the Board of Directors. All significant new transactions in emerging and
distressed markets require approval from the respective country risk manager in
addition to the standard counterparty credit approval. The country risk limit
operates as the primary limit for such transactions and extension of credit may
be denied on the basis of a country risk limit even though adequate counterparty
limits may be available for the customer concerned.
The following table analyzes the emerging markets exposures by the major
geographical areas as of 30 June 2000 compared to 31 December 1999 and 31
December 1999 compared to December 1998.
BANKING TRADED TRADABLE
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL
REGION (CHF IN MILLIONS)
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EMERGING EUROPE.................................... 711 210 351 1,272
Change from December 1999........................ -208 -38 -68 -314
Change from December 1999/December 1998.......... -402 -6 239 -169
EMERGING ASIA...................................... 5,152 1,657 1,257 8,066
Change from December 1999........................ 149 -2,216 78 -1,989
Change from December 1999/December 1998.......... -4,230 -971 850 -4,351
LATIN AMERICA...................................... 3,168 998 1,267 5,433
Change from December 1999........................ -5,001 333 454 -4,214
Change from December 1999/December 1998.......... -1,649 -603 371 -1,881
AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST................................. 1,989 613 66 2,668
Change from December 1999........................ -550 -46 -50 -646
Change from December 1999/December 1998.......... -1,252 -214 40 -1,426
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BANKING TRADED TRADABLE
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL
REGION (CHF IN MILLIONS)
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TOTAL.............................................. 11,020 3,478 2,941 17,439
Change from December 1999........................ -5,610 -1,967 414 -7,163
Change from December 1999/December 1998.......... -7,533 -1,794 1,500 -7,827
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(1) Traded products consists of derivative instruments and repurchase
agreements.
(2) Tradeable assets consist of equity and fixed income financial instruments
held for trading purposes, which are marked to market on a daily basis.
Impaired loans were reduced from 31 December 1998 to 31 December 1999 by
approximately CHF 1.4 billion and non-performing loans by about CHF 1 billion.
See "--Selected Statistical Information--Cross-Border Outstandings" for
additional details on UBS's country risk exposures.
Impaired and Non-Performing Loans. UBS classifies a loan as impaired when it
determines that there is a high probability that UBS will suffer a partial or
full loss. A provision is then made with respect to the probable loss to be
incurred for the loan in question. Within this category, non-performing loans
are defined as loans where payment of interest, principal or fees is overdue for
90 days.
The following table provides a breakdown by business groups of the impaired and
non-performing loans as of 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999. UBS Asset
Management did not have any impaired loans or non-performing loans in any of the
periods presented.
UBS SWITZERLAND UBS WARBURG CORPORATE CENTER UBS GROUP
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30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER 30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999 2000 1999
(CHF in millions)
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IMPAIRED LOANS:
Total impaired loans............. 16,658 19,166 4,310 3,226 43 64 21,011 22,456
Allocated allowances............. 9,267 10,447 2,279 2,018 6 6 11,552 12,471
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Impaired loans, net of
allowances..................... 7,391 8,719 2,031 1,208 37 58 9,459 9,985
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NON-PERFORMING LOANS:
Total non-performing loans....... 10,270 11,416 1,772 1,594 43 63 12,085 13,073
Allocated allowances............. 6,486 7,315 1,383 1,341 5 5 7,874 8,661
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Non-performing loans, net of
allowances..................... 3,784 4,101 389 253 38 58 4,211 4,412
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Non-performing loans have decreased to CHF 12,085 million at 30 June 2000 from
CHF 13,073 million at 31 December 1999. This positive result was principally due
to the unexpectedly strong performance of the economy in Switzerland, especially
in the second quarter. Previous provisions were established against a background
of several years of relatively low growth in the Swiss economy and relatively
high credit losses. Since the beginning of this year, the Swiss economy started
improving, and accelerated further during the last quarter, with the Swiss
National Bank recently raising its 2000 growth forecast from 1.8% to 3.0%. In
particular, this turnaround has affected real estate values and the real estate
construction market, which has led to recoveries of provisions against loans in
these portfolios. UBS expects to recognize additional recoveries if current
economic trends continue. Non-performing loans decreased to CHF 13,073 million
at 31 December 1999 from CHF 16,113 million at 31 December 1998. The reduction
reflects an accelerated writedown in the Swiss domestic portfolio, a substantial
reduction in UBS's emerging markets exposure, a significant improvement in the
macroeconomic situation in Switzerland and a faster than expected recovery in
key Asian economies.
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The following table provides a breakdown of impaired loans by type at 30 June
2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
(CHF in millions)
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Loans (Gross)............................... 270,978 278,014 330,964
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Impaired Loans:
Counterparties:
Non-performing loans...................... 11,625 12,649 15,717
Other impaired loans...................... 8,677 9,096 9,884
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Sub-total.............................. 20,302 21,745 25,601
Country:
Non-performing loans...................... 460 424 397
Other impaired loans...................... 249 287 449
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Sub-total.............................. 709 711 846
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Total impaired loans...................... 21,011 22,456 26,447
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Ratios:
Impaired loans as a percentage of gross
loans..................................... 7.8% 8.1% 8.0%
Non-performing loans as a percentage of
gross loans............................... 4.5% 4.7% 4.9%
See "--Selected Statistical Information--Impaired, Non-Performing and
Restructured Loans" for further information on impaired and non-performing
loans.
Allowances and Provisions. The adequacy of the allowances and provisions that
UBS makes for impaired loans is assessed by the Credit Risk Management and
Control function which is independent from the business units. Allowances and
provisions are determined based upon an individual assessment of counterparties
and countries and their creditworthiness as well as the amount of collateral
available to UBS to offset against the probable loss. UBS believes that the
probable losses in its portfolio are adequately covered by its allowances and
provisions.
The following table provides a breakdown of allowances and provisions by type at
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
(CHF in millions)
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Counterparties:
Allowances for non-performing loans....... 7,435 8,243 9,609
Allowances for other impaired loans....... 3,602 3,760 3,484
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Subtotal allowances and provisions for
counterparty risk.................... 11,037 12,003 13,093
Country:
Allowances for non-performing loans....... 439 418 397
Allowances for other impaired loans....... 76 50 92
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Subtotal allowances and provisions for
country risk......................... 515 468 489
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30 JUNE 2000 31 DECEMBER 1999 31 DECEMBER 1998
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Allowances and provisions for country
risk...................................... 802 908 961
Allowances for contingent liabilities....... 36 19 435
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Total allowances and provisions for credit
losses.................................... 12,390 13,398 14,978
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Allowances and provisions for credit losses
as a percentage of gross loans............ 4.6% 4.8% 4.5%
Allowances and provisions for credit losses
as a percentage of impaired loans......... 58.9% 59.7% 56.6%
The following analysis provides an overview of UBS's credit loss experience for
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 and 1998:
FOR THE SIX FOR THE YEAR FOR THE YEAR
MONTHS ENDED ENDED 30 DECEMBER ENDED 30 DECEMBER
30 JUNE 2000 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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Balance at beginning of period.......... 13,398 14,978 16,213
Net write-offs........................ (1,142) (3,210) (2,265)
Increase (Decrease) in credit loss
allowances......................... (83) 956 951
Other Adjustments (primarily net
foreign exchange and provisions for
doubtful interest)................. 217 674 79
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Balance at end of period................ 12,390 13,398 14,978
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The allowances and provisions for credit losses decreased CHF 1,008 million, or
7.5%, from CHF 13,398 million at 31 December 1999 to CHF 12,390 million at 30
June 2000. During the first half of 2000, UBS realized a decrease in credit loss
allowances of CHF 83 million compared to an increase of CHF 956 million for
1999. This positive result was essentially due to the continuous strong economy
in Switzerland, where recoveries and write-backs of previously established
provisions by far exceeded new provisioning requirements. The Swiss economy is
expanding at the fastest rate in a decade and accelerated further during the
quarter. The growth is broadly supported, especially in the domestic sector, and
was markedly higher than what could have been expected in 1999.
The development of the total credit loss expense in 1998 and 1999 includes the
effect of allocations from the special reserve pools that had been established
in 1996, prior to the 1998 merger, by both Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss
Bank Corporation totaling some CHF 5.5 billion. These reserves were established
in recognition of the fact that there might be a further deterioration in the
quality of their loan portfolios as a result of adverse economic conditions
particularly in Switzerland. These reserves totaled CHF 3.6 billion at the
beginning of 1998. CHF 3.3 billion was applied against specific loan exposures
during 1998 and the balance of CHF 300 million was used or reversed in 1999.
Following these allocations, the credit loss expense incurred in 1998 amounted
to CHF 951 million and in 1999 to CHF 956 million. UBS does not believe there is
a current need for such allowances. See "--Selected Statistical
Information--Summary of Movements in Allowances and Provisions for Credit
Losses" for a further analysis of credit losses.
The allowance and provisions for credit losses include a component for country
risk. UBS's approach to country risk provisioning follows the guidelines of the
Swiss Bankers' Association, which allows banks to establish provisions based on
their own portfolio scenarios. UBS establishes country-specific scenarios, which
are reviewed and used on an ongoing basis to evaluate the current and future
probability of default due to country risk incidents or country-specific
systemic risks. The appropriate allowances and provisions are then determined by
evaluating the type of credit exposure and the loss severities that have been
attributed to each exposure type. Total provisions and allowances for
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emerging market-related exposures stood at CHF 1,317 million at 30 June 2000,
CHF 1,376 million at 31 December 1999 and CHF 1,450 million at 31 December 1998,
reflecting both the reduction in the overall size of UBS's emerging market
exposure and reallocation of provisions from Asia to Latin America during 1999.
See "--Selected Statistical Information -- Summary of Movements in Allowances
and Provisions for Credit Losses" and "--Selected Statistical
Information -- Allocation of the Allowances and Provisions for Credit Losses"
for further analyses of the allowances and provisions for credit risk and
related credit losses.
Market Risk. Market risk is the risk UBS faces as a result of adverse movements
in the value of foreign exchange, commodities, equity market and interest rates
positions. UBS incurs market risk mainly through its trading activities, which
are centered in UBS Warburg, although market risk also arises -- to a
substantially lesser extent -- in relation to other activities, notably in the
context of balance sheet management activities. UBS Warburg's primary market
risk exposure relates to its business activities in equities, fixed income
products and foreign exchange. The risk that UBS Warburg assumes is primarily
related to the need to facilitate its customers' activities in the major OECD
markets.
UBS measures its exposure to market risk using the framework of expected loss,
statistical loss and stress loss, as follows:
- - In the context of market risk, expected losses are the value adjustments made
to the portfolio to adjust for price uncertainties resulting from a lack of
market liquidity or the absence of a reliable market price for a particular
instrument.
- - One-day loss is measured based on a value at risk, or "VaR," methodology. VaR
is a forward-looking estimate of potential loss. One-day VaR looks forward one
trading day, while 10-day VaR looks forward ten days. UBS calculates VaR using
a 99% confidence level. In other words, under normal market conditions, UBS
would expect over the course of a day a loss of more than its 1-day VaR to
occur 1 in 100 times.
- - Stress scenario loss is defined as the risk of an extreme market move
affecting particular predefined market variables.
In order to keep its exposure to market risk within acceptable boundaries, the
UBS Board of Directors has set limits on UBS's exposure to both statistical loss
by reference to the VaR exposures as well as to stress scenario loss by placing
limits in relation to particular stress scenarios.
UBS calculates the VaR associated with its exposure to market risk and
consequently also its regulatory market risk capital requirement using the
historical simulation technique, based on five years of data. VaR is calculated
both on a 1-day 99% confidence interval and a 10-day 99% confidence interval,
and the latter is used both for internal limits setting and for calculating
regulatory market risk capital. The calculation incorporates both the risk from
general market moves, such as moves in foreign exchange rates, equity indices
and market interest rates, as well as the risk from price movements that are
specific to an individual issuer. During 1999 and in the first six months of
2000, UBS Warburg operated within a CHF 450 million 10-day VaR limit.
The Swiss Federal Banking Commission, or "FBC," approved the use of UBS's VaR
model to compute regulatory capital requirements for market risks in 1999.
While a VaR measure is the principal measure of UBS's exposure to day-to-day
movements in market prices, UBS's risk control process is specifically focused
on tail risks (or the risk of a loss on UBS's portfolios significantly larger
than the VaR number as a result of large movements in the risk factors, such as
equity indices, foreign exchange rates and interest rates). UBS has a consistent
set of predefined
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large price movements, or shocks, and risk limits, which apply to all the major
risk factors to which UBS is exposed as a basis to prevent risk concentration.
This is the primary protection against any extreme event. In addition to this
first level protection, a stress loss limit has been introduced as a portfolio
control for all the trading activities that are concentrated within UBS Warburg.
The potential stress loss is calculated with respect to eight base scenarios
which are supplemented by ad hoc analyses depending on external developments or
specific portfolio concentrations such as Year 2000, which UBS added to its
stress test analysis in the third quarter of 1999. This ensures that both
historical crises as well as forward-looking extreme scenarios are incorporated
in the analysis. Implementing this stress loss limit is a way of protecting
UBS's earnings during periods of extreme market stress.
UBS Warburg Market Risk Developments. Market risk exposure as measured by the
10-day 99% confidence VaR was generally higher over 1999 and the first half of
2000. However, utilization remained well within the limits. The main market risk
drivers continued to be Equity and Interest Rate risk.
SUMMARY OF 10-DAY 99% CONFIDENCE VAR UTILIZATION FOR UBS WARBURG
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
MIN. MAX. AVERAGE 2000 MIN. MAX. AVERAGE 1999
(CHF in millions)
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RISK TYPE
Equities............. 169.5 245.9 210.2 189.6 121.8 207.6 162.5 172.8
Interest Rates....... 127.0 181.2 152.5 133.7 87.7 187.6 140.2 140.1
Foreign Exchange..... 8.7 97.5 41.0 9.5 9.5 144.7 57.5 76.1
Precious Metals...... 4.3 27.4 12.2 12.1 5.3 35.8 21.0 27.8
Diversification
Effect............. -- -- (159.8) (113.6) -- -- (168.2) (193.2)
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UBS Warburg.......... 214.6 296.1 256.1 231.3 176.6 275.7 213.1 223.6
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All VaR models, while forward-looking, are based on past events and are
dependent upon the quality of available market data. In order to evaluate the
VaR model, actual revenues are compared with the 1-day VaR on a daily basis, a
process known as "backtesting," with losses greater than the VaR estimate being
known as "exceptions." As the chart below shows, UBS Warburg's backtesting
results showed no exceptions over the last 12 months. In addition, there were no
exceptions during 1999.
[UBS Warburg Backtesting Results Graph]
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Market Risk in the Other Business Groups. Although UBS assumes almost all of
its active market risk in UBS Warburg, the Group-wide VaR utilization includes
all sources of market risk. This includes a small amount of risk that is assumed
in order to facilitate customer business by UBS Private Banking in Switzerland
as well as the risk associated with the structural foreign exchange and interest
rate hedge positions managed by Corporate Center, which are discussed below
under "-- Asset and Liability Management." However, market risk exposure at the
UBS group level continues to be dominated by the UBS Warburg positions.
SUMMARY OF 10-DAY 99% CONFIDENCE VAR UTILIZATION FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER UBS
GROUP
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999 1998
(CHF in millions)
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DIVISION:
UBS Warburg................................................ 231.3 223.6 259.9
UBS Switzerland............................................ 3.8 4.3 5.4
Corporate Center........................................... 62.8 59.8 79.2
Diversification Effect..................................... (69.2) (55.5) (62.0)
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UBS Group.................................................. 228.7 232.2 282.5
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Consequential Risks. In addition to credit and market risks that UBS assumes as
an integral part of its business activities, UBS also assumes a number of
consequential risks -- often referred to as "operational risk" -- which arise as
a consequence of its business activities. These risks include:
- - operations or transactions processing risk;
- - legal risk;
- - compliance risk;
- - liability risk; and
- - security risk.
UBS is addressing the measurement of its consequential risks through the
introduction of a generic operational risk-modeling framework. This framework
groups risks into predetermined risk categories and identifies the factors
behind the risk exposure. Operational risk scenarios are developed to stress
UBS's processes and procedures underlying the exposure. This helps UBS to
measure the risk of loss from the identified exposure in a similar manner to the
statistical loss measurements of its credit and/or market risk exposures. This
framework is relatively new and is periodically reviewed and enhanced so that
risks are accurately assessed and are in accordance with UBS's risk appetite and
risk-bearing capacity.
Year 2000 Issue. An important element of UBS's operational risks over the past
two years has been the need to address the Year 2000 issue. UBS recognized early
the potential problems that could arise from computer systems failing to
properly recognize the change of date from 1999 to 2000. To combat this problem,
starting in 1996, UBS and each of its operating divisions established and
implemented a program responsible for addressing the Year 2000 issue.
UBS has not experienced any material problems related to the Year 2000 date
change. The total cost to UBS of the Year 2000 program was CHF 493 million in
1998 and CHF 279 million in 1999.
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Asset and Liability Management
UBS's asset and liability management processes are designed to manage all
balance sheet related risks on a coordinated Group-wide basis. The procedures
and policies cover Group liquidity, Group funding and capital management, and
the management of non-trading foreign exchange and interest rate risk.
UBS recognizes that the market and credit risk framework that is set out above
cannot be fully applied to its asset and liability management activities.
Consequently, specific processes and policies have been established for managing
these risks. UBS's asset and liability management function is undertaken at the
Corporate Center by the Group Treasury department, which reports directly to the
CFO. Group Treasury is responsible for establishing and effectively managing the
processes in relation to these risks in accordance with policies that have been
approved by the Board of Directors.
The overriding goals of all processes within the asset and liability management
activities are:
- - efficient management of the bank's non-trading interest rate and foreign
exchange exposures;
- - sustainable and cost-efficient funding of the bank's balance sheet;
- - optimal liquidity management in order to generate cash when required; and
- - compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Interest Rate Management. Interest rate risk is inherent to most of UBS's
businesses. Interest rate risks arise from a variety of factors, including
differences in the timing between the contractual maturity or repricing of
assets, liabilities and derivative instruments. Net interest income is affected
by changes in market interest rates, given that the repricing characteristics of
loans and other interest earning assets do not necessarily match those of
deposits, other borrowings and capital. In the case of floating rate assets and
liabilities, UBS is also exposed to basis risk, which is the difference in
repricing characteristics of two floating rate indices, such as the savings rate
and six-month LIBOR. In addition, certain products have embedded options that
affect their pricing and principal.
UBS adopts a comprehensive Group-wide approach to managing interest rate risk,
and allocates the responsibility for managing this risk to a limited number of
business areas. Under this approach, interest rate risk is clearly segregated
into trading and non-trading risk. All interest rate risks arising from
non-trading business activities are captured at the point of business
origination and transferred either to UBS Warburg's Cash and Collateral Trading
book -- or "CCT" -- or to the Corporate Center's Bank Book through a Group-wide
transfer pricing mechanism. The risk is then managed centrally in accordance
with the relevant risk policy.
In the case of transactions with a fixed maturity, the interest rate risk is
transferred from the relevant business area to CCT on a transaction by
transaction basis. This means that products with fixed maturities immediately
become part of the trading book in UBS Warburg and the business locks in an
interest-rate-risk-free margin on such products, thereby relieving them of any
residual interest rate risk. As a result of this process, UBS benefits fully
from the netting potential between its balance sheet and trading products.
In the case of client business, such as savings accounts or current accounts,
which have no contractual maturity date or directly market-linked customer rate,
the interest rate risk is transferred from the business areas by pooled
transactions to the Bank Book. Since these products effectively contain various
embedded options in respect of withdrawal/prepayment and rate-setting, they
cannot be hedged by single back-to-back transactions. Consequently, Group
Treasury manages the inherent interest rate risk in these products in the Bank
Book through the establishment of replicating portfolios of revolving fixed-rate
transactions of predefined maturities, which approximate the average cash flow
behavior of these positions. Group Treasury then hedges the overall risk in the
Bank Book by means of internal
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transactions with CCT. As a result of this process, all interest rate risks
arising from client business are transferred either directly or indirectly via
the Bank Book to CCT.
In addition to the interest rate risk associated with client business, a
significant amount of interest rate risk arises in relation to non-business
balance sheet items, such as in the refinancing of the bank's real estate
portfolio, equity investments in associated companies and the investment of
UBS's own equity. The refinancing of real estate and equity investments and the
investment of equity are all strategic decisions that implicitly create
non-trading interest rate exposures. The interest rate risks inherent in these
balance sheet items are managed in the Bank Book by representing them as
replicating portfolios, on the basis of decisions taken by the Group Executive
Board as to the appropriate effective maturities. Here, too, the risk is hedged
by means of internal transactions with CCT.
All the replicating portfolios that are contained in the Bank Book are updated
monthly by replacing maturing tranches with new aggregate tranches that reflect
the changes in the balance sheet over the period. By their nature, the staggered
tranches that constitute each replicating portfolio reduce the volume that must
be hedged by the Bank Book at each monthly rollover. However, due to the extent
of the underlying portfolio volumes, the new aggregate tranches are nevertheless
of such a size that they cannot be hedged instantly. The Bank Book therefore
assumes intramonth interest rate exposure until it can execute all the necessary
offsetting hedges with CCT. The exposure of the Bank Book, which thus tends to
fluctuate between monthly rollovers and the profits or losses arising out of the
Bank Book, are reported on an accrual basis in the financial statements and
constitute an integral part of the Group's net interest income.
The Board of Directors has approved risk management policies, risk limits and
the control framework for the entire interest rate risk management process
including the establishment of a VaR limit for the interest rate exposure of the
Bank Book. Market Risk Control monitors the risk in both CCT and in the Bank
Book on a daily basis as part of the Group's overall market risk in order to
ensure the integrity of the interest rate risk management process and UBS's
compliance with the defined risk limits.
UBS's approach to managing the interest rate risks inherent in the Bank Book
complies with the regulatory framework recently introduced by the FBC. In the
course of the year 2000, it will become mandatory for all Swiss banks to report
to the Swiss National Bank the interest rate sensitivity of the Bank Book on a
quarterly basis. Additionally, the specific composition of the underlying
replicating portfolios used to manage individual balance sheet items must also
be disclosed in order to assist the regulators to identify 'outliers' in terms
of their interest rate risk profiles.
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The following table shows the interest rate sensitivity of the Bank Book as at
30 June 2000 measured in terms of the potential impact of a one basis point
(0.01%) parallel rise in interest rates on the market value of each balance
sheet item.
WITHIN 1 1 TO 3 3 TO 12 1 TO 5 OVER 5
MONTH MONTHS MONTHS YEARS YEARS TOTAL
(CHF thousand per basis point)
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CHF.................................. 6 (5) 55 212 (627) (359)
USD.................................. 8 (34) (29) (119) 505 331
EUR.................................. 0 (3) 3 106 192 298
GBP.................................. 0 0 (47) 288 531 772
JPY.................................. 0 0 0 1 (6) (5)
Others............................... 0 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL................................ 14 (42) (18)
488 595 1,037
Of which Replicated Equity:
CHF.................................. 16 23 237
6,990 1,710 8,976
Bank Book without Replicated Equity:
TOTAL................................ (2) (65) (255)
(6,502) (1,115) (7,939)
The most significant component of the Bank Book sensitivity stems from the
investment of UBS's equity. At 30 June 2000, this was invested in a portfolio of
fixed-rate CHF deposits with an average duration of 2.5 years and a sensitivity
of CHF (9.0) million per basis point, in line with the strategic investment
targets set by the Group Executive Board. In order to ensure that these Group
Executive Board targets are met, UBS's equity is represented as a liability
position by a replication portfolio reflecting this target benchmark. UBS's
equity becomes then automatically invested according to the Group Executive
Board's strategic targets so as to offset the interest rate risk associated with
this equity replication portfolio. The interest rate sensitivity of these
investments indicates the extent to which their marked-to-market value would be
affected by an upward move in interest rates. This in turn is directly related
to the investment duration chosen by the Group Executive Board. However, when
measured against the equity replication portfolio itself, the residual interest
rate risk is negligible. Moreover, any reduction in this measure of the interest
rate sensitivity relating to the investment of UBS's equity would inevitably
require investing at significantly shorter maturities, which would lead to a
higher volatility of UBS's interest earnings.
In addition to the above standard sensitivity to a one basis point rise in
rates, UBS uses the following two measures to help to monitor the risk inherent
in the Bank Book:
- - Net interest income at risk, which is defined as the exposure of the net
interest income arising in the Bank Book to an adverse movement in interest
rates over the next twelve months. Given the fact that all client business
with fixed maturities is "match funded" with UBS Warburg, these transactions
are not affected by changes in interest rates. Therefore only net interest
income positions resulting from replicating portfolios may be exposed to
market changes. This measure estimates the impact of different changes in the
level of interest rates using shock scenarios as well as gradual changes in
interest rates over a period of time. All of the scenarios are compared with
a scenario in which current market rates are held constant for the next
twelve months.
- - The economic value sensitivity, which is defined as the potential change in
market value of the Bank Book resulting from changes in interest rates. This
estimates the effect of an immediate interest rate shock on the net position
in the Bank Book.
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The net interest income at risk measure on the Bank Book considers such
variables as:
- - repricing characteristics of assets and liabilities;
- - rate barrier effects, such as caps and floors, on assets and liabilities;
- - maturity effects of replicating portfolios; and
- - behavior of competitors.
Both measures are based on the Bank Book's interest rate position excluding the
liability position relating to the "equity replication portfolio." The
methodology is designed to highlight the effects of market changes in interest
rates on existing balance sheet positions; it ignores future changes in the
asset and liability mix and therefore it is not by itself a measure of future
net interest income.
The two methodologies provide different measures of the level of interest rate
risk. The economic value sensitivity measure provides a longer term view, since
this considers the present value of all future cash flows generated from the
existing balance sheet positions. The net interest income at risk measure
provides a shorter term view, as it considers the repricing effect of all
maturing positions over the next twelve months. The table below shows the change
in risk under both measures at 30 June 2000, 31 December 1999 and 1998.
30 JUNE 31 DECEMBER
2000 1999 1998
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Net interest income at risk................................. (188) (355) (265)
Economic value sensitivity.................................. (787) (555) (493)
Among various scenarios that have been analyzed the net interest income at risk
figure shown is the worst case and relates to an interest rate shock (parallel
shift) of -200 basis points. At 31 December 1998, the difference to the constant
market rate scenario represents -4.07% of UBS's 1998 total net interest income,
- -5.6% at 31 December 1999 and -3.0% at 30 June 2000. In this extreme scenario
the largest part of the decrease would occur due to lower margins on deposit
accounts and lower returns on the investment of UBS's equity.
The economic value sensitivity shows the effect of a 100 basis point adverse
interest rate shock, implying that the bank had an exposure of CHF (493) million
to rising interest rates at 31 December 1998, CHF (555) million at 31 December
1999 and CHF (787) million at 30 June 2000.
Liquidity and Funding Management. UBS's approach to liquidity management seeks
to ensure that UBS will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities
in a timely manner while preserving the option of exploiting potential strategic
market opportunities. UBS's centralized approach to liquidity management
encompasses the entire network of branches and all subsidiaries and ensures that
the liquidity position is more than adequate to cover short-term liabilities at
all times. UBS's liquidity management is based on an integrated framework that
incorporates an assessment of all known cash flows within UBS as well as the
availability of high grade collateral that could be used to secure additional
funding if required. The liquidity position is prudently managed under different
potential scenarios taking stress factors into due consideration.
UBS's Board of Directors has approved a policy that establishes the core
principles for liquidity management and has defined an appropriate contingency
plan. A first set of principles relates to the establishment of liquidity risk
limits, such as a net overnight funding limit. The risk limits are set by the
Group Executive Board and monitored by the Group Treasury Committee, or "GTC,"
which is chaired by the Group Treasurer and meets on a monthly basis in order to
assess the bank's liquidity exposure. A second set of principles concentrates on
liquidity crisis management for which detailed
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contingency plans have been worked out. Regional committees constantly monitor
the markets in which UBS operates for potential threats and regularly report
their findings to the GTC. If a liquidity crisis occurs, regional crisis task
forces will perform all necessary contingency actions under the command of
senior management.
The liquidity management process is undertaken jointly by Group Treasury and
CCT. Group Treasury's function is to establish a comprehensive framework of
directives and risk limits, while CCT undertakes the operational cash and
collateral management transactions within the established parameters. UBS's
centralized cash and collateral business management structure facilitates a
tight control on both the global cash position and the stock of highly liquid
and rediscountable securities.
UBS's funding strategy seeks to ensure that business activities are funded at
the lowest possible costs. With a broad diversification (by market, product and
currency) of funding sources UBS maintains a well balanced portfolio of
liabilities which generate a stable flow of financing and additionally provides
protection in the event of market disruptions. In this context UBS's strong
domestic retail business is a very valuable, cost efficient and reliable source
of funding. Through the establishment of short-, medium- and long-term funding
programs in Europe, in the US and in Asia, UBS can raise funds globally in a
very efficient manner and minimize its dependence on any particular source of
funding.
See "--Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information.
Currency Management. UBS's corporate currency management activities are
designed to protect UBS's equity and the expected future foreign currency
cash-flows from adverse currency movements against the Swiss franc while
preserving the option of exploiting any market opportunities which may arise.
The following principles guide the approach to managing this risk:
- - UBS's equity must be invested in Swiss francs (translation risk management);
and
- - Recognized foreign currency exposures must be hedged proactively for the
whole financial year, which represents the cycle of financial accounting
(transaction risk management).
Translation (Balance Sheet) Currency Risk. UBS aims to maintain the flexibility
to allow foreign assets (a business unit or a non-financial asset) to be
divested at any time without adverse currency impacts. To limit these undesired
foreign exchange impacts on investments and divestments of these assets, foreign
currency assets are match funded in the relevant currency. The match-funding
principle is also applied to the financing of foreign investments, including
foreign equity investments. This strategy, together with the repatriation into
Swiss francs of foreign currency dividends and capital, ensures that UBS's
equity is always fully invested in Swiss francs.
Transaction (Revenues/Costs) Currency Risk. UBS's transaction risk currency
management process is designed to protect the budgeted annual foreign currency
net profits against adverse currency movements during the relevant reporting
period. Foreign currency net profits are actively managed by Group Treasury on
behalf of UBS in accordance with the instructions of the Group Executive Board
and subject to the VaR limit that has been established for this risk. The
budgeted net profits are treated as long forward foreign exchange exposures in
the local reporting currency against the Swiss franc.
The non-trading foreign currency exposures are hedged mainly with foreign
exchange forward contracts, although foreign exchange options are also used
particularly where there is a measure of uncertainty about the magnitude of the
underlying income. The net position of the budgeted net profits and the
corresponding hedges is the basis for the VaR calculation on Group Treasury's
non-trading currency position. During the year, actual results are continuously
monitored. Major budget deviations must be communicated to Group Treasury for
potential additional hedge transactions. The VaR analysis, which is performed
daily, is based on the same 10-day 99% confidence level as applies in
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UBS Warburg. The validity of the VaR measurement is evaluated by conducting
backtests, which compare the estimated VaR amount with the actual shift of the
positions' profit or loss due to exchange rate movements.
The following table summarizes the VaR usage during the second half of 1998,
1999 and the first half of 2000.
MINIMUM MAXIMUM AVERAGE LAST VALUE OF PERIOD
VAR (CHF in millions)
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1 JULY -- 31 DECEMBER 1998............... 37.2 133.7 77.5 79.2
1999..................................... 1.4 77.8 37.1 59.7
1 JANUARY -- 30 JUNE 2000................ 11.7 113.4 52.2 12.2
The principal contributors to UBS's non-trading currency exposure are the
operations in the UK and the US. In general, the VaR position is highest at the
beginning of the year when the budgeted net profits are transferred to Group
Treasury and is gradually reduced during the year depending on the exact hedge
strategy being used. The underlying policy is to keep the VaR of the non-trading
currency position as low as practicable.
Capital Management. Capital management is undertaken at UBS by Group Treasury
as an integral asset and liability management function. UBS's overall capital
needs are continually reviewed to ensure that its capital base can appropriately
support the anticipated needs of the divisions as well as regulatory capital
requirements. See "--Liquidity and Capital Resources--Capital Resources" for
further details.
Performance Measurement. UBS is in the process of implementing a comprehensive
value based management approach intended to support management in key tasks like
planning, investments, capital allocation, performance appraisal and
compensation, strategic risk management and communication to investors and
analysts.
Divisional business plans, planned acquisitions, investments and divestments are
evaluated and approved on the basis of their expected contribution to
shareholder value. Actual performance is appraised using division specific
hurdle rates and according to the contribution to value creation. The implicit
costs of risk tolerance as well as the consumption of regulatory equity and risk
control efforts are therefore considered in an appropriate way.
Selected Statistical Information
The tables below set forth selected statistical information regarding UBS's
banking operations. Unless otherwise indicated, average balances for the year
ended 31 December 1999 are calculated from monthly data and averages for the
years ended 31 December 1998 and 1997 are calculated from quarterly data. The
distinction between domestic and foreign generally is based on the domicile of
the booking location. For loans, this method is not significantly different from
an analysis based on domicile of the borrower. Disclosures for the years ended
31 December 1996 and 1995, where applicable, are presented for Union Bank of
Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation individually. Combined data is not
presented for these periods because differences between accounting policies of
the predecessor banks were significant or could not be quantified, or because
significant inter-company balances could not be identified and eliminated. For
purposes of this selected statistical information, "UBS" refers to Union Bank of
Switzerland and "SBC" refers to Swiss Bank Corporation.
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Average Balances and Interest Rates. The following table sets forth average
interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities, along with the
average rates, for the years ended 31 December 1999, 1998 and 1997.
1999 1998 1997
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
BALANCE INTEREST RATE (%) BALANCE INTEREST RATE (%) BALANCE INTEREST RATE (%)
(CHF in millions, except percentages)
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ASSETS
Money market paper
Domestic........... 2,798 27 1.0% 4,002 70 1.7% 6,768 181 2.7%
Foreign............ 48,179 1,144 2.4% 20,679 763 3.7% 27,416 1,133 4.1%
Due from banks
Domestic........... 19,451 705 3.6% 22,703 916 4.0% 22,823 926 4.1%
Foreign............ 28,999 1,269 4.4% 43,705 2,852 6.5% 33,003 2,278 6.9%
Securities borrowed
and reverse
repurchase
agreements
Domestic........... 3,265 117 3.6% 7,751 89 1.2% -- -- --
Foreign............ 223,962 11,305 5.0% 275,549 10,290 3.7% 257,090 11,328 4.4%
Trading portfolio
Domestic........... 36,269 72 0.2% 78,211 78 0.1% 19,915 139 0.7%
Foreign............ 124,564 4,460 3.6% 119,629 3,802 3.2% 153,211 4,059 2.6%
Loans
Domestic........... 200,111 7,733 3.9% 207,937 8,839 4.3% 216,114 10,646 4.9%
Foreign............ 58,634 3,326 5.7% 72,445 5,440 7.5% 61,110 5,400 8.8%
Financial investments
Domestic........... 2,066 74 3.6% 3,481 104 3.0% 3,819 119 3.1%
Foreign............ 3,737 85 2.3% 7,105 268 3.8% 9,491 379 4.0%
Net interest on
swaps.............. -- 2,132 -- -- 1,701 -- -- 725 --
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Total
interest-earning
assets............. 752,035 32,449 4.3% 863,197 35,212 4.1% 810,760 37,313 4.6%
Non-interest-earning
assets
Positive
replacement
values........... 146,036 164,708 124,224
Fixed assets....... 8,824 11,316 12,628
Other.............. 34,957 33,897 32,846
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TOTAL AVERAGE
ASSETS............. 941,852 1,073,118 980,458
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LIABILITIES AND
EQUITY
Money market paper
issued
Domestic........... 146 1 0.7% 255 2 0.8% 625 12 1.9%
Foreign............ 57,956 2,394 4.1% 51,435 2,557 5.0% 42,565 1,920 4.5%
Due to banks
Domestic........... 37,581 1,303 3.5% 69,140 2,772 4.0% 76,269 1,749 2.3%
Foreign............ 41,583 1,704 4.1% 51,209 3,205 6.3% 63,498 4,155 6.5%
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1999 1998 1997
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
BALANCE INTEREST RATE (%) BALANCE INTEREST RATE (%) BALANCE INTEREST RATE (%)
(CHF in millions, except percentages)
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Securities loaned and
repurchase
agreements
Domestic........... 12,830 106 0.8% 12,261 71 0.6% -- -- --
Foreign............ 144,837 8,340 5.8% 186,819 7,472 4.0% 177,128 9,660 5.5%
Trading portfolio
Domestic........... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign............ 48,560 2,070 4.3% 65,677 1,741 2.7% 40,541 1,492 3.7%
Due to customers
Domestic........... 155,887 1,920 1.2% 161,688 2,613 1.6% 169,514 3,030 1.8%
Foreign............ 122,411 5,593 4.6% 132,338 7,275 5.5% 121,305 6,505 5.4%
Long-term debt
Domestic........... 16,241 979 6.0% 21,267 1,138 5.4% 29,010 1,481 5.1%
Foreign............ 37,963 2,130 5.6% 31,024 1,348 4.3% 23,788 1,055 4.4%
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Total
interest-bearing
liabilities........ 675,995 26,540 3.9% 783,113 30,194 3.9% 744,243 31,059 4.2%
Non-interest-bearing
liabilities
Negative
replacement
values........... 171,800 187,934 136,151
Other.............. 60,946 69,184 66,755
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Total liabilities.... 908,741 1,040,231 947,149
Shareholders'
equity............. 33,111 32,887 33,309
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TOTAL AVERAGE
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY............. 941,852 1,073,118 980,458
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NET INTEREST INCOME.. 5,909 5,018 6,254
NET YIELD ON
INTEREST-EARNING
ASSETS............. 0.8% 0.6% 0.8%
All assets and liabilities are translated into Swiss francs at uniform month-end
rates. Income and expenses are translated at monthly average rates.
Average rates earned and paid on assets and liabilities can change from period
to period based on the changes in interest rates in general, but also are
affected by changes in the currency mix included in the assets and liabilities.
This is especially true for foreign assets and liabilities. Tax exempt income is
not recorded on a tax-equivalent basis. For all three years presented, it is
considered to be insignificant and therefore the impact from such income is
negligible.
Interest income and expense on certain accounts are reported as trading income
in UBS's 1997 consolidated financial statements, but are reported against those
accounts in the table. These accounts include: money market paper, securities
borrowed and lent, reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements, and trading
assets and liabilities. Also, the interest expense in UBS's 1997 consolidated
financial statements is reduced by an amount for funding costs for trading
positions, which is not
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reflected in the preceding table. The following table reconciles net interest on
interest-earnings assets as shown in the table above to net interest income in
UBS's 1997 consolidated financial statements.
1997
(CHF in
millions)
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Net interest on interest-earning assets..................... 6,254
Money market paper........................................ --
Securities borrowed and reverse repurchase agreements..... (11,328)
Trading portfolio assets.................................. (4,198)
Securities loaned and repurchase agreements............... 9,660
Trading portfolio liabilities............................. 1,492
Funding costs for trading positions....................... 5,056
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NET INTEREST PER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS....................... 6,936
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Analysis of Changes in Interest Income and Expense. The following tables
allocate, by categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities, the changes in interest income and expense due to changes in volume
and interest rates for the year ended 31 December 1999 compared to the year
ended 31 December 1998, and for the year ended 31 December 1998 compared to the
year ended 31 December 1997. Volume and rate variances have been calculated on
movements in average balances and changes in interest rates. Changes due to a
combination of volume and rate have been allocated proportionally.
1999 OVER 1998 1998 OVER 1997
INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO
CHANGES IN CHANGES IN
AVERAGE AVERAGE
VOLUME AVERAGE RATE NET CHANGE VOLUME AVERAGE RATE NET CHANGE
(CHF in millions)
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INTEREST-EARNING ASSETS
Money market paper
Domestic................... (21) (22) (43) (74) (37) (111)
Foreign.................... 1,014 (633) 381 (278) (92) (370)
Due from banks
Domestic................... (131) (80) (211) (5) (4) (9)
Foreign.................... (960) (623) (1,583) 739 (165) 574
Securities borrowed and
reverse repurchase
agreements
Domestic................... (52) 79 27 89 -- 89
Foreign.................... (1,926) 2,941 1,015 813 (1,851) (1,038)
Trading portfolio
Domestic................... (42) 36 (6) 407 (468) (61)
Foreign.................... 157 501 658 (890) 633 (257)
Loans
Domestic................... (333) (773) (1,106) (403) (1,404) (1,807)
Foreign.................... (1,037) (1,077) (2,114) 1,002 (962) 40
Financial investments
Domestic................... (13) (17) (30) (11) (4) (15)
Foreign.................... (126) (57) (183) (95) (16) (111)
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Interest income
Domestic................... (592) (777) (1,369) 3 (1,917) (1,914)
Foreign.................... (2,878) 1,053 (1,825) 1,291 (2,453) (1,162)
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Total interest-earning
assets..................... (3,470) 276 (3,194) 1,294 (4,370) (3,076)
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net interest on swaps........ 431 976
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Total interest income........ (2,763) (2,100)
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1999 OVER 1998 1998 OVER 1997
INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO INCREASE (DECREASE) DUE TO
CHANGES IN CHANGES IN
AVERAGE AVERAGE
VOLUME AVERAGE RATE NET CHANGE VOLUME AVERAGE RATE NET CHANGE
(CHF in millions)
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INTEREST-BEARING LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued
Domestic................... (1) (0) (1) (7) (3) (10)
Foreign.................... 324 (487) (163) 400 237 637
Due to banks
Domestic................... (1,265) (204) (1,469) (164) 1,187 1,023
Foreign.................... (602) (899) (1,501) (804) (146) (950)
Securities loaned and
repurchase agreements
Domestic................... 3 32 35 71 -- 71
Foreign.................... (1,679) 2,547 868 529 (2,717) (2,188)
Trading portfolio
Domestic................... -- -- -- -- -- --
Foreign.................... (454) 783 329 926 (677) 249
Due to customers
Domestic................... (94) (599) (693) (140) (277) (417)
Foreign.................... (546) (1,136) (1,682) 592 178 770
Long-term debt
Domestic................... (269) 110 (159) (395) 52 (343)
Foreign.................... 302 480 782 321 (28) 293
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Interest expense
Domestic................... (1,626) (661) (2,287) (635) 959 324
Foreign.................... (2,655) 1,288 (1,367) 1,964 (3,153) (1,189)
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Total interest-bearing
liabilities................ (4,281) 627 (3,654) 1,329 (2,194) (865)
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Deposits. The following table analyzes average deposits and the average rates
on each deposit category listed below at and for the years ended 31 December
1999, 1998 and 1997. The geographic allocation is based on the location of the
office or branch where the deposit is made.
1999 1998 1997
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
DEPOSIT RATE (%) DEPOSIT RATE (%) DEPOSIT RATE (%)
(CHF in millions except percentages)
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BANKS
Domestic offices:
Demand deposits........... 12,736 0.9% 11,890 0.6% 9,856 0.8%
Time deposits............. 6,715 4.8% 10,813 4.7% 12,967 2.5%
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Total domestic offices.... 19,451 2.2% 22,703 2.6% 22,823 1.8%
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Foreign offices:
Interest-bearing
deposits(1)............. 28,999 4.1% 43,705 6.3% 33,003 6.5%
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TOTAL DUE TO BANKS............. 48,450 3.4% 66,408 5.0% 55,826 4.6%
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CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
Domestic offices:
Demand deposits........... 49,261 0.6% 44,569 0.7% 41,411 0.8%
Savings deposits.......... 80,543 1.1% 82,561 1.6% 85,027 1.8%
Time deposits............. 26,083 2.8% 34,558 2.9% 43,076 2.7%
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Total domestic offices.... 155,887 1.2% 161,688 1.6% 169,514 1.8%
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Foreign offices:
Demand deposits........... 122,411 4.6% 132,338 5.5% 121,305 5.4%
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TOTAL DUE TO CUSTOMERS......... 278,298 2.7% 294,026 3.4% 290,819 3.3%
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(1) Includes mostly time deposits.
At 31 December 1999, the maturity of time deposits exceeding CHF 150,000, or an
equivalent amount in other currencies, was as follows.
AT 31 DECEMBER 1999
DOMESTIC FOREIGN
(CHF in millions)
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Within 3 months............................................. 32,466 117,260
3 to 12 months.............................................. 4,620 7,784
1 to 5 years................................................ 1,027 978
Over 5 years................................................ 429 2,333
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TOTAL TIME DEPOSITS......................................... 38,542 128,355
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Short-Term Borrowings. The following table presents UBS's period-end, average
and maximum month-end outstanding amounts for short-term borrowings, along with
the average rates and period-end rates at and for the years ended 31 December
1999, 1998 and 1997.
MONEY MARKET PAPER ISSUED DUE TO BANKS REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
(CHF in millions)
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Period-end balance...... 64,655 51,527 55,600 40,580 10,361 84,952 217,736 137,617 191,792
Average balance......... 58,103 51,690 43,190 30,714 53,941 83,941 149,071 177,298 153,028
Maximum month-end
balance............... 76,368 53,710 55,600 64,562 89,072 105,332 217,736 202,062 191,792
Average interest rate
during the period..... 4.1% 5.0% 4.5% 4.5% 4.9% 4.0% 4.8% 3.6% 5.3%
Average interest rate at
period-end............ 4.6% 4.6% 4.5% 4.8% 4.4% 4.2% 3.9% 4.9% 4.5%
Loans. UBS's loans are widely dispersed over customer categories both within
and outside of Switzerland. No one concentration of loans, with the exceptions
of private households in Switzerland and foreign commercial and manufacturing,
accounted for more than 10% of the total loan portfolio. For further discussion
of UBS's loan portfolio, see "--Analysis of Risks--Credit Risk." The following
table illustrates the diversification of the loan portfolio among customer
categories at 31 December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995. The industry
categories presented are consistent with the classification of loans for
reporting to the Swiss Federal Banking Commission and Swiss National Bank.
1996 1995
1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
(CHF in millions)
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Domestic:
Banks.................. 5,802 4,543 17,751 15,039 2,532 2,700 2,467
Financial
institutions......... 9,387 10,240 11,371 14,465 6,752 12,865 6,673
Construction........... 6,577 7,897 9,627 6,022 4,556 3,737 4,644
Services (1)........... 14,862 11,582 13,083 7,841 6,383 6,011 6,401
Retail and wholesale... 10,904 8,912 10,512 7,220 6,602 6,772 6,323
Hotels and
restaurants.......... 4,259 4,129 4,668 4,815 2,200 4,311 2,219
Real estate and rentals
(2).................. 19,835 21,231 22,915 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Manufacturing.......... 11,377 13,505 16,440 9,650 9,019 10,113 9,788
Public authorities..... 5,277 5,858 6,354 3,271 4,972 2,727 4,484
Private households..... 93,846 97,664 109,044 55,088 59,098 48,935 56,732
Other.................. 1,818 1,662 1,862 1,156 694 1,629 747
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Total domestic........... 183,944 187,223 223,627 124,567 102,808 99,800 100,478
Foreign:
Banks.................. 24,983 65,000 49,559 25,048 70,758 88,586 42,689
Other loans (3)........ 69,087 78,741 80,054 33,412 34,758 55,188 29,814
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Total foreign............ 94,070 143,741 129,613 58,460 105,516 143,774 72,503
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL GROSS LOANS........ 278,014 330,964 353,240 183,027 208,324 243,574 172,981
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(1) Includes transportation, communication, health and social work, education
and other social and personal service activities.
(2) Includes real estate development, buying, selling and leasing of real
estate, agency activities and real estate management. The Swiss National
Bank introduced this category in 1997; prior years' balances cannot be
restated.
(3) Includes commercial and manufacturing (52%), financial institutions (25%),
commodities (8%) and other (15%) at 31 December 1999.
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The following table analyzes UBS's mortgage portfolio by geographic origin of
the customer and type of mortgage at 31 December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and
1995. Mortgages are included in the aforementioned industry categories.
1996 1995
1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
(CHF in millions)
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Mortgages:
Domestic................................ 126,677 138,306 142,919 68,534 70,966 67,200 67,098
Foreign................................. 1,310 2,479 3,883 1,657 2,266 1,306 2,372
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------
Total gross mortgages..................... 127,987 140,785 146,802 70,191 73,232 68,506 69,470
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Mortgages:
Residential............................. 91,408 106,093 105,926 48,508 49,794 48,711 46,083
Commercial.............................. 36,579 34,692 40,876 21,683 23,438 19,795 23,387
------- ------- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------
Total gross mortgages..................... 127,987 140,785 146,802 70,191 73,232 68,506 69,470
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Loan Maturities. The following table discloses loans by maturity at 31 December
1999. The determination of maturities is based on contract terms. Information on
interest rate sensitivities can be found in Note 33 of UBS's consolidated
financial statements.
WITHIN 1 YEAR 1 TO 5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL
(CHF in millions)
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Domestic:
Banks.................................. 5,756 21 25 5,802
Mortgages.............................. 66,787 57,582 2,308 126,677
Other loans............................ 39,665 9,304 2,496 51,465
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Total domestic........................... 112,208 66,907 4,829 183,944
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Foreign:
Banks.................................. 24,286 453 244 24,983
Mortgages.............................. 802 287 221 1,310
Other loans............................ 62,140 4,124 1,513 67,777
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Total foreign............................ 87,228 4,864 1,978 94,070
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Total gross loans........................ 199,436 71,771 6,807 278,014
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Impaired, Non-Performing and Restructured Loans. UBS classifies a loan as
impaired when it is determined that there is a high probability that the bank
will suffer a partial or full loss. A provision is then made with respect to the
probable loss to be incurred for the loan in question. Within the category are
non-performing loans, for which the contractual payments of principal and/or
interest are in arrears for 90 days or more. After the 90-day period, UBS no
longer recognizes interest income on the loan and takes a charge for the unpaid
and accrued interest receivable. Unrecognized interest related to non-performing
loans amounted to CHF 409 million, CHF 423 million and CHF 450 million for the
years ended 31 December 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The table below
provides an analysis of the Group's non-performing and restructured loans at 31
December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995. For further discussion of impaired and
non-performing loans, see "--Analysis of Risks--Credit Risk."
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1996 1995
1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
(CHF in millions)
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Non-performing loans:
Domestic......................... 11,435 14,023 15,238 7,171 9,587 7,787 10,582
Foreign.......................... 1,638 2,091 1,426 414 1,446 424 1,703
------ ------ ------ ----- ------ ----- ------
TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS......... 13,073 16,114 16,664 7,585 11,033 8,211 12,285
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FOREIGN RESTRUCTURED LOANS(1)...... 287 449 638 473 289 439 301
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(1) Amounts presented for 1999 and 1998 include only performing foreign
restructured loans. Amounts presented for prior years include both
performing and non-performing foreign restructured loans. UBS does not, as a
matter of policy, typically restructure loans to accrue interest at rates
different from the original contractual terms or reduce the principal amount
of loans. Instead, specific loan allowances are established as necessary.
Unrecognized interest related to the foreign restructured loans was not
material to the results of operations during these periods.
In addition to the data above analyzing non-performing loans, at 31 December
1999 UBS had CHF 9,383 million in "other impaired loans." These are loans that
are current, or less than 90 days in arrears, with respect to payment of
principal or interest; however, UBS's credit officers have expressed doubts as
to the ability of the borrowers to repay the loans, and specific allowances of
CHF 3,810 million have been established against them. These loans are primarily
domestic.
Cross-Border Outstandings. Cross-border outstandings consist of general banking
products such as loans and deposits with third parties, credit equivalents of
over-the-counter derivatives and repurchase agreements, and the market value of
the inventory of securities. The outstandings are monitored and reported on an
ongoing basis by the credit risk management organization with a dedicated
country risk information system. With the exception of the 27 most developed
economies, the exposures are rigorously limited.
Claims that are secured by third-party guarantees are recorded against the
guarantor's country of domicile. Outstandings that are secured by collateral are
recorded against the country where the asset could be liquidated. This follows
the "Guidelines for the Management of Country Risk," which are applicable to all
banks that report to the Swiss Federal Banking Commission as their supervisory
body.
The following tables list those countries for which UBS's cross-border
outstandings exceeded 0.75% of total assets at 31 December 1999, 1998 and 1997.
At 31 December 1999, there were no outstandings that exceeded 0.75% of total
assets in any country currently facing liquidity problems that the bank expects
would materially affect the country's ability to service its obligations.
For more information on cross-border outstandings, see "--Analysis of
Risks--Credit Risk--Country Risk Exposure."
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AT 31 DECEMBER 1999
BANKING PRODUCTS TRADED TRADEABLE % OF TOTAL
BANKS NON-BANKS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL ASSETS
(CHF in millions)
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United States.............. 3,202 2,508 41,970 48,012 95,692 9.7%
Japan...................... 1,117 965 7,153 69,194 78,429 8.0%
United Kingdom............. 3,417 3,193 11,273 58,300 76,183 7.8%
Germany.................... 4,455 3,174 41,422 8,181 57,232 5.8%
Italy...................... 2,462 762 6,803 8,708 18,735 1.9%
Netherlands................ 1,932 1,149 6,648 4,993 14,722 1.5%
France..................... 1,200 1,395 7,324 4,379 14,298 1.5%
Australia.................. 2,688 409 6,342 3,735 13,174 1.3%
Canada..................... 866 492 5,233 807 7,398 0.8%
AT 31 DECEMBER 1998
BANKING PRODUCTS TRADED TRADEABLE % OF TOTAL
BANKS NON-BANKS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL ASSETS
(CHF in millions)
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United States............ 13,882 2,292 27,922 65,543 109,639 11.6%
United Kingdom........... 4,006 2,583 10,912 32,348 49,849 5.3%
Japan.................... 1,633 768 7,879 38,133 48,413 5.1%
Germany.................. 7,850 2,500 20,666 15,903 46,919 5.0%
France................... 2,490 1,420 10,037 8,521 22,468 2.4%
Italy.................... 2,174 1,201 8,236 9,394 21,005 2.2%
Australia................ 6,749 543 3,097 4,760 15,149 1.6%
Netherlands.............. 1,221 1,086 6,134 6,363 14,804 1.6%
Sweden................... 449 812 3,710 8,091 13,062 1.4%
Canada................... 755 549 5,162 3,479 9,945 1.1%
Austria.................. 769 82 1,513 5,436 7,800 0.8%
Spain.................... 913 350 2,495 3,701 7,459 0.8%
Belgium.................. 1,248 162 2,393 3,599 7,402 0.8%
Luxembourg............... 1,212 2,130 1,723 2,195 7,260 0.8%
UBS AT 31 DECEMBER 1997
BANKING TRADED TRADEABLE % OF TOTAL
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL ASSETS
(CHF in millions)
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United States........................ 8,306 10,063 -- 18,369 3.2%
France............................... 7,338 3,450 -- 10,788 1.9%
Germany.............................. 5,074 4,704 -- 9,778 1.7%
United Kingdom....................... 2,741 6,963 -- 9,704 1.7%
Italy................................ 6,088 1,748 -- 7,836 1.4%
Singapore............................ 5,930 739 -- 6,669 1.2%
Luxembourg........................... 4,832 1,123 -- 5,955 1.0%
Japan................................ 1,641 4,101 -- 5,742 1.0%
Netherlands.......................... 3,524 1,114 -- 4,638 0.8%
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SBC AT 31 DECEMBER 1997
BANKING TRADED TRADEABLE % OF TOTAL
PRODUCTS PRODUCTS(1) ASSETS(2) TOTAL ASSETS
(CHF in millions)
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United States........................ 23,084 11,432 26,170 60,686 13.8%
Germany.............................. 4,790 10,404 8,768 23,962 5.5%
Japan................................ 2,022 6,555 11,870 20,447 4.7%
France............................... 1,271 5,150 2,900 9,321 2.1%
Netherlands.......................... 2,621 4,009 2,379 9,009 2.1%
Italy................................ 2,419 2,541 3,988 8,948 2.0%
Sweden............................... 1,144 2,096 1,254 4,494 1.0%
Belgium.............................. 365 1,664 2,035 4,064 0.9%
Canada............................... 655 2,531 818 4,004 0.9%
Australia............................ 73 1,982 1,671 3,726 0.8%
Cayman Islands....................... 771 1,443 1,328 3,542 0.8%
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(1) Traded products consist of derivative instruments and repurchase
agreements.
(2) Tradeable assets consist of equity and fixed income financial instruments
held for trading purposes, which are marked to market on a daily basis.
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Summary of Movements in Allowances and Provisions for Credit Losses. The
following table provides an analysis of movements in allowances and provisions
for credit losses for the years ended 31 December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and
1995.
As a result of Swiss bankruptcy laws, banks write off loans against allowances
only upon final settlement of bankruptcy proceedings, the sale of the underlying
asset and/or in case of the forgiveness of debt. Under Swiss law, a creditor can
continue to collect from a debtor who has emerged from bankruptcy, unless the
debt has been forgiven through a formal agreement.
1996 1995
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1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
(CHF in millions)
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Balance at beginning of year................... 14,978 16,213 18,135 6,413 6,700 6,412 7,403
Writeoffs:
Domestic:
Banks...................................... (4) (2) (5) -- -- (3) --
Financial institutions..................... (92) (66) (226) (32) (284) (57) (88)
Construction............................... (296) (228) (408) (103) (140) (447) (166)
Services(1)................................ (315) (116) (229) (220) (54) (283) (100)
Retail and wholesale....................... (210) (178) (227) (108) (46) (192) (68)
Hotels and restaurants..................... (137) (98) (138) (28) (37) (46) (35)
Real estate and rentals(2)................. (823) (610) (871) (561) (263) (386) (278)
Manufacturing.............................. (242) (214) (514) (179) (111) (197) (171)
Public authorities......................... -- (2) (19) -- (3) -- (2)
Private households......................... (598) (534) (1,214) (306) (389) (220) (867)
Other...................................... (41) (15) (29) (85) (35) (155) (28)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total domestic............................... (2,758) (2,063) (3,880) (1,622) (1,362) (1,986) (1,803)
Foreign...................................... (517) (261) (240) (49) (350) (73) (339)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total writeoffs................................ (3,275) (2,324) (4,120) (1,671) (1,712) (2,059) (2,142)
Recoveries:
Domestic..................................... 54 59 406 438 71 354 78
Foreign...................................... 11 -- 36 25 20 8 --
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Total recoveries............................... 65 59 442 463 91 362 78
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Net writeoffs.................................. (3,210) (2,265) (3,678) (1,208) (1,621) (1,697) (2,064)
Increase in credit loss allowances............. 956 951 1,432 1,272 1,018 1,084 874
Special provisions(3).......................... -- -- -- 2,289 2,480 711 --
Other adjustments(4)........................... 674 79 324 140 652 (97) 487
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Balance at end of year......................... 13,398 14,978 16,213 8,906 9,229 6,413 6,700
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(1) Includes transportation, communication, health and social work, education
and other social and personal service activities.
(2) Includes real estate development, buying, selling and leasing of real
estate, agency activities and real estate management.
(3) The 1996 UBS amount includes a special provision of CHF 3,000 million for
credit risks and the release of a CHF 711 million provision for general
banking risks from the prior year.
(4) Includes the following for 1999, 1998 and 1997:
1999 1998 1997
(CHF in millions)
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Doubtful interest..................................... 409 423 450
Net foreign exchange.................................. 351 (98) 91
Subsidiaries sold and other........................... (86) (246) (217)
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Total adjustments..................................... 674 79 324
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Allocation of the Allowances and Provisions for Credit Losses. The following
tables provide an analysis of the allocation of the allowances and provisions
for credit losses by customer categories and geographic location at 31 December
1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995. For a description of the bank's procedures with
respect to allowances and provisions for credit losses, see "--Analysis of
Risks--Credit Risk."
1996 1995
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1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
(CHF in millions)
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Domestic:
Banks.......................................... 41 49 34 9 39 43 32
Financial institutions......................... 342 668 510 152 403 132 370
Construction................................... 1,247 1,671 1,449 716 539 602 471
Services(1).................................... 934 766 661 429 160 440 157
Retail and wholesale........................... 779 825 723 371 263 318 212
Hotels and restaurants......................... 690 657 512 172 135 113 112
Real estate and rentals(2)..................... 2,696 3,333 2,591 1,286 1,335 1,314 1,163
Manufacturing.................................. 1,223 1,331 1,036 603 438 547 385
Public authorities............................. 40 107 59 1 66 1 47
Private households............................. 2,350 2,741 2,264 970 1,459 976 1,396
Other.......................................... 141 71 52 40 19 19 34
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Total domestic................................... 10,483 12,219 9,891 4,749 4,856 4,505 4,379
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- -----
Foreign........................................ 1,539 1,309 1,399 353 1,286 340 1,539
Country provisions............................. 1,376 1,450 1,175 804 404 857 559
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- -----
Total foreign(3)................................. 2,915 2,759 2,574 1,157 1,690 1,197 2,098
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- -----
Unallocated allowances(4)...................... -- -- 3,748 3,000 2,683 711 223
------ ------ ------ ----- ----- ----- -----
TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS FOR CREDIT
LOSSES......................................... 13,398 14,978 16,213 8,906 9,229 6,413 6,700
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(1) Includes transportation, communication, health and social work, education
and other social and personal service activities.
(2) Includes real estate development, buying, selling and leasing of real
estate, agency activities and real estate management.
(3) The 1999 and 1998 amounts include CHF 149 million and CHF 435 million of
provisions and commitments for contingent liabilities, respectively.
(4) The 1997 amount includes a provision for commitments and contingent
liabilities of CHF 472 million. In addition, the 1996 SBC amount includes
CHF 603 million of provisions for commitments and contingent liabilities.
The 1995 UBS and SBC amounts represent provisions for general banking risks
and commitments and contingent liabilities, respectively.
The following table presents the percentage of loans in each category to total
loans at 31 December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995. This table can be read in
conjunction with the preceding table showing the breakdown of the allowances and
provisions for credit losses by loan categories to evaluate the credit risks in
each of the categories.
1996 1995
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1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
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Domestic:
Banks.................................. 2.1% 1.4% 5.0% 8.2% 1.2% 1.1% 1.4%
Financial institutions................. 3.4% 3.1% 3.2% 7.9% 3.2% 5.3% 3.9%
Construction........................... 2.4% 2.4% 2.7% 3.3% 2.2% 1.5% 2.7%
Services............................... 5.3% 3.5% 3.7% 4.3% 3.1% 2.5% 3.7%
Retail and wholesale................... 3.9% 2.7% 3.0% 3.9% 3.2% 2.8% 3.6%
Hotels and restaurants................. 1.5% 1.2% 1.3% 2.6% 1.0% 1.8% 1.3%
Real estate and rentals................ 7.1% 6.4% 6.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
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1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
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Manufacturing.......................... 4.1% 4.1% 4.7% 5.3% 4.3% 4.1% 5.7%
Public authorities..................... 1.9% 1.8% 1.8% 1.8% 2.4% 1.1% 2.6%
Private households..................... 33.8% 29.5% 30.9% 30.1% 28.4% 20.1% 32.8%
Other.................................. 0.7% 0.5% 0.5% 0.6% 0.3% 0.7% 0.4%
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Total domestic........................... 66.2% 56.6% 63.3% 68.0% 49.3% 41.0% 58.1%
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Foreign:
Banks.................................. 9.0% 19.6% 14.0% 13.7% 34.0% 36.4% 24.7%
Other loans............................ 24.8% 23.8% 22.7% 18.3% 16.7% 22.6% 17.2%
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total foreign............................ 33.8% 43.4% 36.7% 32.0% 50.7% 59.0% 41.9%
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TOTAL GROSS LOANS........................ 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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Loss History Statistics. The following is a summary of UBS's loan loss history
at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996 and 1995.
1996 1995
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30 JUNE 2000 1999 1998 1997 UBS SBC UBS SBC
(CHF in millions except percentages)
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Gross loans.............. 270,978 278,014 330,964 353,240 183,027 208,324 243,574 172,981
Impaired loans........... 21,011 22,456 26,447 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Non-performing loans..... 11,552 13,073 16,114 16,664 7,585 11,033 8,211 12,285
Allowances and provisions
for credit losses...... 12,390 13,398 14,978 16,213 8,906 9,229 6,413 6,700
Net writeoffs............ 1,142 3,210 2,265 3,678 1,208 1,621 1,697 2,064
Credit loss expense...... (83) 956 951 1,432 1,272 1,018 1,084 874
RATIOS:
Impaired loans/Gross
loans.................. 7.8% 8.1% 8.0% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Non-performing loans/
Gross loans............ 4.3% 4.7% 4.9% 4.7% 4.1% 5.3% 3.4% 7.1%
Allowance and provisions
for credit losses as a
percentage of:
Gross loans............ 4.6% 4.8% 4.5% 4.6% 4.9% 4.4% 2.6% 3.9%
Impaired loans......... 58.9% 59.7% 56.6% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Non-performing loans... 107.3% 102.5% 93.0% 97.3% 117.4% 83.6% 78.1% 54.5%
Net writeoffs as a
percentage of:
Gross loans............ 0.4% 1.2% 0.7% 1.0% 0.7% 0.8% 0.7% 1.2%
Allowance and
provisions for credit
losses............... 9.2% 24.0% 15.1% 22.7% 13.6% 17.6% 26.5% 30.8%
Allowance and provisions
for credit losses as a
multiple of net
writeoffs.............. 10.85 4.17 6.61 4.41 7.37 5.69 3.78 3.25
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N/A = Not Available
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
See "--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations--Analysis of Risks--Market Risk."
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The accompanying unaudited pro forma financial statements on pages 133 to 154
present the condensed consolidated balance sheet of UBS and PaineWebber as of 30
June 2000 and the related condensed consolidated income statements for the
six-month period ended 30 June 2000 and the year ended 31 December 1999, as if
the merger had occurred on 1 January 1999. The presentation is made both on the
basis of IAS and U.S. GAAP. In order to present this information and show the
reader the source of the information, several schedules are required.
The first set of schedules included present the unaudited pro forma financial
statements on the basis of IAS, in Swiss francs (CHF). This is achieved by
presenting in the first two columns the financial statements of PaineWebber in
accordance with IAS in U.S. Dollars (USD), and then showing the translation into
CHF. The third column presents the IAS financial statements of UBS in CHF. We
then present accounting entries to reflect the results of the merger, each of
which is explained in a footnote, and the final resulting column presents the
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. Since IAS will
be the primary accounting framework of the consolidated company, we present this
information first.
PaineWebber presents its financial statements on the basis of U.S. GAAP rather
than IAS. The second set of schedules shows the restatement of the U.S. GAAP
financial statements of PaineWebber into IAS. The first column presents the U.S.
GAAP financial statements of PaineWebber, after reflecting certain
reclassification entries required to conform to the UBS presentation. These
reclassification entries do not affect net income or shareholders' equity, and
are therefore not presented separately in this document. The next column
presents the accounting entries required to restate the financial statements on
the basis of IAS, and each entry is explained in a footnote. The final resulting
column presents the PaineWebber financial statements in accordance with IAS, and
is the same as the first column in the first set of schedules described in the
preceding paragraph.
The third set of schedules presents the unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In much the same
way that UBS is required to present a reconciliation of its primary financial
statements from IAS to U.S. GAAP, we have also presented this reconciliation.
The first column presents the IAS unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
financial statements and is the same as the next to last column in the first set
of schedules described two paragraphs above. The next two columns present the
accounting entries required to restate the unaudited pro forma financial
statements for UBS and PaineWebber, respectively, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Each of the entries is described in a footnote. The final column presents the
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance
with U.S. GAAP.
THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED DURING AUGUST 2000,
SHORTLY AFTER THE MERGER WAS ANNOUNCED, AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE
THEN. As of the date of this prospectus, the analyses necessary to complete the
purchase accounting entries required to reflect the merger have not been
finalized. However, several of the assumptions and data inputs used in preparing
the pro forma financial statements have changed. The more significant changes
include:
- - Price of UBS Stock. UBS stock was assumed to be valued at $148.75 (CHF 245.70)
per share for purposes of computing the fair value of the stock consideration
given in the merger. The actual closing price on 3 November 2000 (the date the
merger was consummated) was $143.30 (CHF 252.5) per share.
- - Employee stock options. The pro forma financial statements assume that all
outstanding PaineWebber employee stock options would have been exercised prior
to consummation of the merger. In fact, a significant number of options were
exchanged for options on UBS stock rather than being exercised.
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- - UBS partial dividend. The partial dividend authorized by UBS shareholders in
their Extraordinary General Meeting has not been reflected in the pro forma
financial statements.
- - Fair value of PaineWebber debt. At the time the merger was announced,
PaineWebber debt instruments were being traded generally at a discount to face
value. Since that time, the market for these instruments has changed
reflecting the prospective guarantee announced by UBS and they are now valued
at a premium to face value.
- - Final identification of all acquisitions related liabilities has not been
completed.
- - Analyses necessary to conform PaineWebber accounting policies to those of UBS
and to adjust other PaineWebber assets and liabilities to fair value in
accordance with purchase accounting have not yet been completed.
All of these matters will result in changes to the estimates included in the
accompanying pro forma financial information, which will, in the aggregate be
significant. While we do not expect the changes to result in any material change
to operating income as presented in the pro formas, these changes will increase
the recorded balance of goodwill significantly, as well as the related annual
amortization.
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UBS AND PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet and
income statement as of and for the six months ended 30 June 2000 is derived from
the unaudited consolidated financial statements of UBS as of and for the six
month period then ended and PaineWebber's unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements as of and for the same period, as adjusted to IAS and
translated into Swiss francs, after giving effect to the pro forma adjustments
described in the notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet and income statement below. These adjustments have
been made as if the merger took place on 1 January 1999, the first day of the
earliest period presented in the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma
condensed consolidated financial information. This information has been prepared
from, and should be read together with, the respective unaudited consolidated
financial statements and related notes of UBS and the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements of PaineWebber, which are included in this
document. These statements have been prepared in accordance with IAS.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
UBS AND UBS AND
UBS AND PAINEWEBBER PAINEWEBBER
PAINEWEBBER PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED
PAINEWEBBER UBS COMBINED ADJUSTMENT(2) PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
(IN MILLIONS) US$ CHF(1) CHF CHF CHF REFERENCE(2) CHF US$(3)
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income....... 2,056 3,410 24,079 27,489 27,489 16,820
Interest expense...... 1,729 2,868 19,753 22,621 299 e,g 22,920 14,024
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income... 327 542 4,326 4,868 (299) 4,569 2,796
Credit loss expense... -- -- (83) (83) (83) (51)
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income
after credit loss
expense............. 327 542 4,409 4,951 (299) 4,652 2,847
Net fee and commission
income.............. 2,025 3,359 7,835 11,194 11,194 6,850
Net trading income.... 473 784 5,669 6,453 6,453 3,948
Other income,
including income
from disposal of
associates and
subsidiaries........ 81 134 644 778 778 475
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Total operating
income.............. 2,906 4,819 18,557 23,376 (299) 23,077 14,120
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel............. 1,781 2,955 8,876 11,831 166 h 11,997 7,340
General and
administrative...... 605 1,003 3,174 4,177 4,177 2,556
Depreciation and
amortization........ 63 104 947 1,051 372 d,k 1,423 871
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Total operating
expense............. 2,449 4,062 12,997 17,059 538 17,597 10,767
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING PROFIT
BEFORE TAX AND
MINORITY
INTERESTS........... 457 757 5,560 6,317 (837) 5,480 3,353
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Tax expense........... 166 274 1,257 1,531 (169) l 1,362 834
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
NET PROFIT BEFORE
MINORITY
INTERESTS........... 291 483 4,303 4,786 (668) 4,118 2,519
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Minority interests.... 0 0 35 35 111 f 146 89
----- ----- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
NET PROFIT............ 291 483 4,268 4,751 (779) 3,972 2,430
===== ===== ======= =========== ============= =========== ===========
Basic earnings per
share............... 3.32 10.91 9.15 5.60
----- ------- ----------- -----------
Diluted earnings per
share............... 3.15 10.79 9.03 5.52
----- ------- ----------- -----------
The notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
balance sheet and income statement are an integral part of this pro forma
information.
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF 30 JUNE 2000
CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
UBS AND UBS AND
UBS AND PAINEWEBBER PAINEWEBBER
PAINEWEBBER PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED
PAINEWEBBER UBS COMBINED ADJUSTMENT(2) PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
(IN MILLIONS) US$ CHF(1) CHF CHF CHF REFERENCE(2) CHF US$(3)
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with
central banks.......... -- -- 3,457 3,457 3,457 2,115
Money market paper....... 4,284 7,002 61,504 68,506 68,506 41,918
Due from banks........... 1,682 2,749 25,761 28,510 28,510 17,445
Cash collateral on
securities borrowed.... 10,517 17,188 146,199 163,387 163,387 99,974
Reverse repurchase
agreements............. 17,622 28,800 164,866 193,666 193,666 118,501
Trading portfolio
assets................. 15,939 26,048 215,649 241,697 241,697 147,891
Positive replacement
values................. 190 310 57,758 58,068 58,068 35,531
Loans, net of allowance
for credit losses...... 11,108 18,152 233,015 251,167 251,167 153,685
Financial investments.... 862 1,408 9,504 10,912 50 b 10,962 6,708
Accrued income and
prepaid expenses....... 575 940 5,817 6,757 776 h 7,533 4,610
Investments in
associates............. -- -- 818 818 818 501
Property and equipment... 723 1,182 8,216 9,398 9,398 5,750
Intangible assets and
goodwill............... 676 1,105 3,545 4,650 12,669 b,c,d,k 17,319 10,597
Other assets............. 1,408 2,301 10,198 12,499 1,601 b,l 14,100 8,628
------ ------- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL ASSETS............. 65,586 107,185 946,307 1,053,492 15,096 1,068,588 653,854
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper
issued................. 1,157 1,890 85,409 87,299 87,299 53,417
Due to banks............. 1,496 2,445 75,172 77,617 7,724 a 85,341 52,219
Cash collateral on
securities lent........ 7,249 11,847 15,334 27,181 27,181 16,632
Repurchase agreements.... 28,825 47,109 230,565 277,674 277,674 169,904
Trading portfolio
liabilities............ 4,239 6,928 60,279 67,207 67,207 41,123
Negative replacement
values................. 320 523 77,926 78,449 78,449 48,002
Due to customers......... 10,228 16,716 279,915 296,631 296,631 181,503
Accrued expenses and
deferred income........ 2,197 3,591 14,492 18,083 802 e 18,885 11,555
Long-term debt........... 5,603 9,157 52,990 62,147 (307) b,g 61,840 37,839
Other liabilities........ 1,121 1,829 21,950 23,779 303 b,f,l 24,082 14,736
------ ------- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES........ 62,435 102,045 914,032 1,016,067 8,522 1,024,589 626,930
------ ------- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
MINORITY INTERESTS....... -- -- 399 399 2,478 a 2,877 1,761
------ ------- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY................. 3,151 5,150 31,876 37,026 4,096 a,b,c,f,h,j 41,122 25,163
------ ------- ------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
TOTAL LIABILITIES,
MINORITY INTERESTS AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY... 65,586 107,185 946,307 1,053,492 15,096 1,068,588 653,854
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The notes to the UBS AG and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet and income statement are an integral part of this pro
forma information.
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UBS AND PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated income statement for
the year ended 31 December 1999 is derived from the audited consolidated
financial statements of UBS for the year then ended and from the audited
consolidated financial statements of PaineWebber for the year then ended as
adjusted to IAS and translated into Swiss francs, after giving effect to the pro
forma adjustments described in the notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited
pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet and income statement. These
adjustments have been determined as if the merger took place on 1 January 1999,
the first day of the earliest financial period presented in the UBS and
PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information.
This information has been prepared from, and should be read together with, the
respective historical consolidated financial statements of UBS and PaineWebber,
which are included in this document. These statements have been prepared in
accordance with IAS.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
UBS AND UBS AND
UBS AND PAINEWEBBER PAINEWEBBER
PAINEWEBBER PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED CONSOLIDATED
PAINEWEBBER UBS AG COMBINED ADJUSTMENT(2) PRO FORMA PRO FORMA
(IN MILLIONS) US$ CHF(1) CHF CHF CHF REF(2) CHF US$(3)
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income............... 3,123 4,694 35,604 40,298 40,298 24,658
Interest expense.............. 2,647 3,979 29,695 33,674 545 e,g 34,219 20,938
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income........... 476 715 5,909 6,624 (545) 6,079 3,720
Credit loss expense........... -- -- 956 956 956 585
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Net interest income after
credit loss expense......... 476 715 4,953 5,668 (545) 5,123 3,135
Net fee and commission
income...................... 3,343 5,024 12,607 17,631 17,631 10,788
Net trading income............ 1,090 1,638 7,719 9,357 9,357 5,726
Other income, including income
from disposal of associates
and subsidiaries............ 171 257 3,146 3,403 3,403 2,082
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Total operating income........ 5,080 7,634 28,425 36,059 (545) 35,514 21,731
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel..................... 3,069 4,613 12,577 17,190 331 h 17,521 10,721
General and administrative.... 1,016 1,526 6,098 7,624 7,624 4,665
Depreciation and
amortization................ 98 147 1,857 2,004 746 d,k 2,750 1,683
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses...... 4,183 6,286 20,532 26,818 1,077 27,895 17,069
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX
AND MINORITY INTERESTS...... 897 1,348 7,893 9,241 (1,622) 7,619 4,662
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Tax expense................... 366 550 1,686 2,236 (306) l 1,930 1,181
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS................... 531 798 6,207 7,005 (1,316) 5,689 3,481
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Minority interests............ -- -- 54 54 223 f 277 169
----- ----- ------ ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
NET PROFIT.................... 531 798 6,153 6,951 (1,539) 5,412 3,312
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Basic earnings per share...... 5.51 15.20 12.10 7.40
----- ------ ----------- -----------
Diluted earnings per share.... 5.21 15.07 11.97 7.32
----- ------ ----------- -----------
The notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
balance sheet and income statement are an integral part of this information.
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NOTES TO THE UBS AND PAINE WEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000 AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
DECEMBER 1999
1. TRANSLATION OF PAINEWEBBER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PaineWebber presents its financial statements on a U.S. GAAP basis and in U.S.
dollars. These financial statements have been restated into IAS. The restated
income statement of PaineWebber has been translated into Swiss francs at the
average rate of CHF 1.66 per U.S. $1.00 for the six months ended 30 June 2000
and CHF 1.50 per U.S. $1.00 for the year ended 31 December 1999.
The restated PaineWebber balance sheet has been translated into Swiss francs at
the spot rate of CHF 1.63 per U.S. $1.00 at 30 June 2000 and CHF 1.59 per U.S.
$1.00 at 31 December 1999.
These translations should not be taken as assurances that the CHF amounts
currently represent U.S. dollar amounts or could be converted into U.S. dollars
at the rate indicated or at any other rate, at any time.
2. PRO FORMA ACQUISITION ADJUSTMENTS
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information records the
merger as being accounted for as an acquisition with the excess of the fair
value of the consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired being
allocated to goodwill. See the discussion below for information related to
recording the issuance of UBS ordinary shares, trust preferred securities and
debt to effect the purchase, the related retirement of shares of PaineWebber
common stock, the adjustment of PaineWebber's assets and liabilities to fair
value, and the recording of the resulting goodwill.
Issuance of UBS Securities and the Retirement of PaineWebber Securities
The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information assumes a
total purchase price of $12,696 million (CHF 20,970 million). Pursuant to the
terms of the merger agreement, UBS will issue approximately 42.7 million UBS
ordinary shares, equivalent to $6,348 million (CHF 10,485 million), and pay
$6,348 million (CHF 10,485 million) in cash in exchange for 172.8 million shares
of PaineWebber common stock at an exchange ratio of 0.4954. The total purchase
price assumed is based on the closing price of UBS ordinary shares on the New
York Stock Exchange on 11 July 2000, which was $148.75 (CHF 245.70). Additional
costs relevant to the merger include estimated professional fees of $90 million
(CHF 149 million) (primarily legal, investment bankers' and accountants' fees)
to be accounted for as acquisition costs.
For purposes of determining the number of PaineWebber shares to be canceled, it
is assumed that, in addition to the 146.8 million shares outstanding as of 11
July 2000, PaineWebber employee stock options and convertible debt representing
approximately 33.6 million shares will be exercised or converted at an aggregate
strike price of $908 million (CHF 1,500 million), at a range of $6.69 to $48.56,
or CHF 11.05 to CHF 80.21, per share, and reduced by approximately 7.6 million
shares of PaineWebber common stock that may be repurchased from employees at
$73.50 (CHF 121.42) per share for a total price of $562 million (CHF 928
million) to satisfy their individual tax withholding requirements.
a. This entry records the cash consideration of $6,348 million (CHF 10,485
million) to be paid in the merger, on the basis of the assumptions noted in this
footnote. We have assumed, for purposes of these pro forma financial statements,
that UBS will issue, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, $1,500 million
(CHF 2,478 million) in trust preferred securities during the third and fourth
quarters of 2000. Although it has not yet been determined how the proceeds of
these trust preferred securities will
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NOTES TO THE UBS AND PAINE WEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT -- (CONTINUED)
be applied by UBS, we have assumed, solely for the purposes of these pro forma
financial statements, that the cash consideration in the merger will be financed
from the proceeds of those trust preferred securities and through the issuance
of short-term debt instruments. UBS will also enter into certain interest rate
swap transactions in order to produce the effect of issuing medium- to long-term
debt.
The pro forma net cash requirement relating to the merger, including additional
cost considerations and sources of funding, are shown below.
US$ CHF
(in millions) (in millions)
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Cash consideration.......................................... 6,348 10,485
Professional fees........................................... 90 149
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Purchase price net cash requirement......................... 6,438 10,634
Additional funding:
1. Purchase of PaineWebber shares for tax withholding (see
b)..................................................... 562 928
2. Employee retention program (see h)..................... 19 31
3. Proceeds from PaineWebber employee stock options (see
i)..................................................... (908) (1,500)
4. Swiss assessment for issuance of UBS ordinary shares
(see j)................................................ 66 109
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Total cash required to fund the merger...................... 6,177 10,202
===== ======
Sources of funding:
Short-term debt........................................... 4,677 7,724
Issuance of trust preferred securities.................... 1,500 2,478
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6,177 10,202
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Fair Value and Book Value Adjustments
b. This entry records the adjustments to state the net assets of PaineWebber at
their fair market values and additional book value adjustments as of 30 June
2000. A preliminary allocation of the purchase price has been performed for
purposes of the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information
based on initial appraisal estimates and other valuation studies which are in
process and on certain assumptions that UBS believes are reasonable. The final
allocation is subject to completion of these studies, which is expected to be
within the next twelve months. However, UBS does not expect the differences
between the preliminary and final allocations to have a material impact on
shareholders' equity or net profit for the periods. A summary, in accordance
with IAS, is shown on the following page.
Certain financial and non-financial assets, long-term debt and corresponding
hedging derivatives, and pension obligations have been adjusted to reflect their
estimated fair values. All remaining assets and liabilities are reported in the
historical accounts at approximately their respective fair values. The fair
value adjustments have been shown pre-tax, with an aggregate tax effect, based
on a 35% effective tax rate, disclosed.
PaineWebber vested and non-vested options and convertible debt outstanding as of
11 July 2000 are assumed to be fully exercised or converted prior to the merger.
The resulting proceeds, related tax benefit and redemption of shares of
PaineWebber common stock in satisfaction of employees' tax withholding
requirements have been reflected in the adjustments.
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NOTES TO THE UBS AND PAINE WEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT -- (CONTINUED)
US$ CHF
(in millions) (in millions)
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Book value of PaineWebber net assets in accordance with
IAS....................................................... 3,151 5,205
Proceeds upon exercise of existing PaineWebber stock
options................................................... 908 1,500
Tax benefit upon exercise/conversion of existing PaineWebber
stock options/convertible debt and net tax benefit upon
vesting of (restricted) shares............................ 714 1,179
Redemption of shares in satisfaction of employees'
individual tax withholding requirements................... (562) (928)
Fair value adjustments:
1. Elimination of existing goodwill....................... (660) (1,090)
2. Revaluation of financial assets........................ 30 50
3. Revaluation of non-financial assets.................... 39 64
4. Recognition of fair value of lease obligations......... 145 240
5. Revaluation of long-term debt and associated hedging
derivatives............................................ 85 141
6. Revaluation of pension obligations..................... (21) (35)
Tax effect of fair value adjustments........................ 134 221
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Fair value of net assets acquired........................... 3,962 6,545
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Determination of Goodwill
c. This entry records payment of the total purchase consideration, the
elimination of PaineWebber's equity accounts, and the recognition of the
resulting goodwill.
US$ CHF
(in millions) (in millions)
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Share consideration
Share capital............................................. 635 1,049
Share premium............................................. 5,713 9,436
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Total share consideration................................... 6,348 10,485
Cash consideration.......................................... 6,348 10,485
Acquisition costs........................................... 90 149
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Total purchase consideration................................ 12,786 21,119
Less: Fair value of net assets acquired (see above)......... 3,962 6,545
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Goodwill.................................................... 8,824 14,574
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The purchase consideration and pro forma adjustments shown above are based in
part on the assumption that all of the 33.6 million PaineWebber employee stock
options and convertible debt are exercised/converted and the resulting shares
(net of shares repurchased by PaineWebber) are tendered as part of the share
exchange. UBS stock options will be issued to replace PaineWebber options and
convertible debt that are not exercised/converted. If none of the PaineWebber
stock options/convertible debt were exercised/converted, 16.7 million UBS
options would be issued, with a fair value of $1,845
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NOTES TO THE UBS AND PAINE WEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT -- (CONTINUED)
million (CHF 3,048 million). This would change the pro forma information
presented in this document as follows:
US$ CHF
(IN MILLIONS (IN MILLIONS
EXCEPT FOR EXCEPT FOR
EARNINGS PER EARNINGS PER %
SHARE) SHARE) CHANGE
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Decrease in purchase price............................... (184) (305) (1.5%)
Decrease in cash consideration........................... (1,014) (1,675) (16.0%)
Decrease in net assets acquired.......................... (1,096) (1,810) (27.7%)
Increase in goodwill..................................... 911 1,505 10.3%
Change in pro forma net profit and EPS:
6 months ended 30 June 2000
Net profit.......................................... (9.56) (15.67) (0.4%)
Basic EPS........................................... 0.07 0.11 1.2%
Diluted EPS......................................... (0.08) (0.14) (1.5%)
Year ended 31 December 1999
Net profit.......................................... (19.12) (35.48) (0.7%)
Basic EPS........................................... 0.08 0.11 0.9%
Diluted EPS......................................... (0.21) (0.33) (2.8%)
d. This entry records the amortization of goodwill of $221 million (CHF 364
million) in the six months ended 30 June 2000, and $441 million (CHF 729
million) in the year ended 31 December 1999.
Other Merger-Related Adjustments
e. This entry records interest expense accrued on $4,677 million (CHF 7,724
million) of merger-related short-term debt. The interest expense assumes a
weighted average rate of 6.85% on the short-term debt and a 0.50% rate on swaps
used to hedge the short-term debt, for a total interest rate of 7.35%. The
resulting adjustment to interest expense is $172 million (CHF 285 million) for
the six months ended 30 June 2000, and $344 million (CHF 517 million) for the
year ended 31 December 1999. The effect of a 1/8% increase in interest rates
would be to increase interest expense by $3 million (CHF 5 million) for the six
months ended 30 June 2000 and by $6 million (CHF 9 million) for the year ended
31 December 1999.
f. This entry records the distributions accrued on $1,500 million (CHF 2,478
million) of trust preferred securities issued, assuming a distribution rate of
9%. The distributions accrued are $68 million (CHF 111 million) for the six
months ended 30 June 2000, and $135 million (CHF 223 million) for the year ended
31 December 1999. The effect of a 1/8% increase in rates would be to increase
distributions by $1 million (CHF 2 million) for the six months ended 30 June
2000 and by $2 million (CHF 3 million) for the year ended 31 December 1999.
g. This entry records amortization of net discount resulting from fair market
valuation of PaineWebber long-term debt and associated hedging swaps. The
amortization period is a straight line period of 5 years (the average maturity
of the long-term debt). The amounts amortized are $9 million (CHF 14 million)
for the six months ended 30 June 2000 and $17 million (CHF 28 million) for the
year ended 31 December 1999.
h. This entry records the establishment of an employee retention bonus program.
For purposes of this pro forma presentation, it is assumed that approximately 5
million restricted UBS ordinary shares, 2 million UBS stock options and $37.5
million (CHF 62 million) cash, with an aggregate value of
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NOTES TO THE UBS AND PAINE WEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT -- (CONTINUED)
$875 million (CHF 1,446 million), subject to vesting restrictions of 2 to 4
years, will be awarded to certain employees of PaineWebber. It is further
assumed that the options will be issued with strike prices equivalent to the
current market value of UBS ordinary shares. No compensation expense is recorded
for the options. The assumed issuance of restricted UBS ordinary shares results
in incremental compensation expense of $94 million (CHF 156 million) for the six
months ended 30 June 2000 and $188 million (CHF 310 million) for the year ended
31 December 1999. The related deferred compensation expense at the end of such
periods is $470 million (CHF 776 million) and $564 million (CHF 931 million),
respectively. The cash component of the award results in compensation expense of
$6 million (CHF 10 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2000 and $13
million (CHF 21 million) for the year ended 31 December 1999. For purposes of
computing the cash requirements in a. above, initial funding of the cash awards
includes the total amount expensed through the periods ending 30 June 2000, $19
million (CHF 31 million).
i. This entry records PaineWebber's recognition of $908 million (CHF 1,500
million) in proceeds from the exercise of existing PaineWebber employee stock
options as a reduction in short term borrowings used to fund the merger.
j. This entry records the payment of $66 million (CHF 109 million) in Swiss
assessments required upon the issuance of new UBS ordinary shares in the merger.
For purposes of this entry, we have assumed the entire stock component of the
purchase consideration will be newly issued shares. The actual amount of newly
issued shares may differ if UBS issues shares from treasury stock or enters into
stock borrow transactions as a funding source.
k. This entry records the amortization of the fair market valuation of lease
obligations. The amortization period is a straight line period of 14 years (the
average economic life of existing lease obligations, to be fair valued). The
amortization expense is $5 million (CHF 8 million) for the six months ended 30
June 2000 and $10 million (CHF 17 million) for 31 December 1999.
l. This entry records the tax effects of the relevant pro forma adjustments
arising from the acquisition at the assumed effective rate of 35%, for both
balance sheet and income statement purposes, resulting in a net tax benefit of
$102 million (CHF 169 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2000 and $203
million (CHF 306 million) for the year ended 31 December 1999.
3. CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 CHF amounts have been translated into U.S.
dollars at the exchange rate of one US$=CHF 1.63, the exchange rate on 30 June
2000.
4. PAINEWEBBER EARNINGS PER SHARE
The EPS amounts presented for PaineWebber reflect pro forma IAS adjustments to
income and effects of currency translation and will thus differ from those
presented in PaineWebber's historical audited and unaudited consolidated
financial statements.
5. PROPOSED DIVIDEND
At the extraordinary general meeting of UBS AG, held on 7 September 2000, the
UBS shareholders approved the UBS Board of Directors proposal that a partial
dividend be paid to UBS shareholders on record as of 2 October 2000. The
payment, which was made on 5 October 2000, relates to the first nine months of
the year 2000. The payment of $2.75 (CHF 4.50) per share amounted to
approximately $1.1 billion (CHF 1.8 billion). This proposed dividend has not
been reflected in the assumptions made for purposes of presenting pro forma
financial information.
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PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM U.S. GAAP TO IAS
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
The following unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial condition
and income statement as of and for the six months ended 30 June 2000 is derived
from the historical unaudited condensed consolidated statement of financial
condition and income statement of PaineWebber as of and for the six months then
ended, after giving effect to the unaudited IAS adjustments described in the
notes to the PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of
financial condition and income statement: conversion from U.S. GAAP to IAS. This
information has been prepared from, and should be read together with, the
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes from
PaineWebber's 10-Q for the six months ended 30 June 2000, which are included in
this document.
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
PAINE WEBBER
(IN US$ MILLIONS) U.S. GAAP(1) IAS ADJUSTMENT(2) REFERENCE(2) IAS
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income........................ 2,056 2,056
Interest expense....................... 1,713 16 i 1,729
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Net interest income.................... 343 (16) 327
Credit loss expense.................... -- --
------ ---- ------
Net interest income after credit
loss expense.................... 343 (16) 327
Net fee and commission income.......... 2,093 (68) j,k 2,025
Net trading income..................... 491 (18) f,j 473
Other income, including income from
disposal of associates and
subsidiaries......................... 81 81
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Total operating income................. 3,008 (102) 2,906
------ ---- ------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel.............................. 1,789 (8) f 1,781
General and administrative............. 653 (48) j 605
Depreciation and amortization.......... 64 (1) a,d 63
------ ---- ------
Total operating expenses............... 2,506 (57) 2,449
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND
MINORITY INTERESTS................... 502 (45) 457
------ ---- ------
Tax expense............................ 182 (16) g 166
------ ---- ------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS... 320 (29) 291
------ ---- ------
Minority interests..................... 16 (16) i 0
------ ---- ------
NET PROFIT............................. 304 (13) 291
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Basic earnings per share............... 2.09 2.00
------ ------
Diluted earnings per share............. 1.98 1.90
------ ------
The notes to the PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
statement of financial condition and income statement conversion from U.S. GAAP
to IAS are an integral part of this pro forma information.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AS OF 30 JUNE 2000
(IN USD MILLIONS) US GAAP(1) IAS ADJ(2) REF(2) IAS
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks............... -- --
Money market paper................................. 4,302 (18) f 4,284
Due from banks..................................... 1,682 1,682
Securities received as collateral.................. 907 (907) c --
Cash collateral on securities borrowed............. 10,517 10,517
Reverse repurchase agreements...................... 15,313 2,309 c 17,622
Trading portfolio assets........................... 18,194 (2,255) c,e,f 15,939
Positive replacement values........................ 190 190
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses.......... 11,108 11,108
Financial investments.............................. 892 (30) k 862
Accrued income and prepaid expenses................ 575 575
Investments in associates.......................... -- --
Property and equipment............................. 748 (25) a 723
Intangible assets and goodwill..................... 693 (17) d 676
Other assets....................................... 1,282 126 b 1,408
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TOTAL ASSETS....................................... 66,403 (817) 65,586
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued.......................... 1,157 1,157
Due to banks....................................... 2,393 (897) e 1,496
Cash collateral on securities lent................. 7,249 7,249
Obligation to return securities received as
collateral....................................... 907 (907) c --
Repurchase agreements.............................. 27,918 907 c 28,825
Trading portfolio liabilities...................... 4,081 158 c,e 4,239
Negative replacement values........................ 194 126 b 320
Due to customers................................... 10,228 10,228
Accrued expenses and deferred income............... 2,197 2,197
Long-term debt..................................... 5,209 394 i 5,603
Other liabilities.................................. 1,285 (164) f,g 1,121
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TOTAL LIABILITIES.................................. 62,818 (383) 62,435
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MINORITY INTERESTS................................. 394 (394) i --
---------- ------ ------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY......................... 3,191 (40) a,d,g 3,151
---------- ------ ------
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY............................. 66,403 (817) 65,586
========== ====== ======
The notes to the PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
statement of financial condition and income statement: conversion from US GAAP
to IAS are an integral part of this pro forma information.
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PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM U.S. GAAP TO IAS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
The following unaudited condensed consolidated income statement for the year
ended 31 December 1999 is derived from the historical audited consolidated
income statement of PaineWebber for the year then ended, after giving effect to
the unaudited IAS adjustments described in the notes to the PaineWebber
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statement of financial condition and
income statement: conversion from U.S. GAAP to IAS. This information has been
prepared from, and should be read together with, the historical consolidated
financial statements and related notes of PaineWebber, which are included in
this document.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
IAS
(IN US$ MILLIONS) U.S. GAAP(1) ADJUSTMENT(2) REFERENCE(2) IAS
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income................................ 3,123 3,123
Interest expense............................... 2,532 115 h,i 2,647
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Net interest income............................ 591 (115) 476
Credit loss expense............................ -- --
------------ ----------------- -----
Net interest income after credit loss
expense...................................... 591 (115) 476
Net fee and commission income.................. 3,418 (75) j 3,343
Net trading income............................. 1,110 (20) j 1,090
Other income, including income from disposal of
associates and subsidiaries.................. 171 171
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Total operating income......................... 5,290 (210) 5,080
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel...................................... 3,050 19 a 3,069
General and administrative..................... 1,105 (89) a,j 1,016
Depreciation and amortization.................. 100 (2) a,d 98
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Total operating expense........................ 4,255 (72) 4,183
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND MINORITY
INTERESTS.................................... 1,035 (138) 897
------------ ----------------- -----
Tax expense.................................... 374 (8) g 366
------------ ----------------- -----
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS........... 661 (130) 531
------------ ----------------- -----
Minority interests............................. 32 (32) i --
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NET PROFIT..................................... 629 (98) 531
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Dividends and amortization of discount on
preferred stock.............................. 83 (83) h --
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NET PROFIT APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES......... 546 (15) 531
============ ================= =====
Basic earnings per share....................... 3.77 3.67
------------ -----
Diluted earnings per share..................... 3.56 3.47
------------ -----
The notes to the PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
statement of financial condition and income statement: conversion from U.S. GAAP
to IAS are an integral part of this pro forma information.
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NOTES TO THE PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM U.S. GAAP TO IAS
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000 AND
THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
1. RECLASSIFICATION TO CONFORM PAINEWEBBER ACCOUNTS WITH UBS FINANCIAL
PRESENTATION
Reclassifications have been made to the PaineWebber historical financial
information presented under U.S. GAAP to conform to UBS's presentation under
IAS.
The principal income statement reclassifications relate to:
1. Commission revenue, Asset management revenue, and Investment banking revenue
have been reclassified as Net fees and commission revenue.
2. Compensation and benefits expense has been reclassified into the Personnel
balance.
3. Office and equipment expense, Communication expense, Business development
expense, Professional services expense, and Other expenses have been
reclassified into the General and administrative and Depreciation and
Amortization expense balances.
The principal balance sheet reclassifications relate to:
1. Cash and cash equivalents, Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for
federal and other regulations, and Receivables from broker dealers have been
reclassified into Due from banks.
2. Treasury bills and money market securities have been removed from Financial
instruments owned and moved into Money market paper.
3. Positive and negative replacement values on derivatives have been separated
from Financial instruments owned or sold, not yet purchased into their own
respective line items.
4. Receivables from clients have been reclassified to Loans, net of allowances
for credit losses.
5. Dividend and interest receivables and Fees and other receivables have been
reclassified into Accrued income and prepaid expenses.
6. Intangible assets and goodwill have been removed from Other assets and
classified into their own line item.
7. Commercial and money market paper issued by PaineWebber have been removed
from Short term borrowings and reclassified into Money market paper issued.
8. Short term borrowings, excluding those removed above, and Payables to broker
dealers have been reclassified into Due to banks.
9. Dividends and interest payable and Other liabilities and accrued expenses
have been reclassified into Accrued expenses and deferred income.
10. Accrued compensation and benefits have been reclassified into Other
liabilities.
11. Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary
trusts have been reclassified into Minority interest.
12. Certain investments were reclassified from Financial instruments owned to
Financial investments and all other Financial instruments owned have been
reclassified into Trading portfolio assets.
None of these reclassification adjustments has an impact on net income or
shareholders' equity.
2. U.S. GAAP TO IAS ADJUSTMENTS
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States differ in material
respects from IAS. The differences that are material to restating the historical
consolidated financial statements of PaineWebber to comply with IAS are
described below.
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NOTES TO THE PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM U.S. GAAP TO IAS -- (CONTINUED)
Adjustments to Historical PaineWebber Financial Statements:
a. Software Capitalization
IAS 38, Intangible Assets, became effective 1 January 2000 for entities
reporting on a calendar year basis. This standard requires that companies
capitalize certain costs of acquiring or developing internal use software. Prior
to 1 January 2000, these costs were expensed. Under U.S. GAAP, PaineWebber early
adopted SOP 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use, and capitalized such costs beginning in 1998. For purposes of the
pro forma presentation, the effects of capitalization and related amortization
prior to 1 January 2000 are reversed and costs are instead recognized in expense
as incurred.
b. Hedge Accounting
Under U.S. GAAP, unrealized gains and losses on derivatives that qualify for
hedge accounting are not recognized on the face of the balance sheet. Under IAS,
the replacement value of all derivative products, including those qualifying for
hedge accounting, are recognized on the balance sheet. For purposes of the pro
forma presentation, positive and negative replacement values for derivatives
qualifying for hedge accounting are reported on the face of the balance sheet,
with the net offset reported as other assets.
c. Repurchase, Resale, and Securities Lending Transactions
Under IAS, repurchase agreements and securities borrowed are accounted for as
collateralized borrowings. Reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending
are accounted for as collateralized lending transactions. Cash collateral is
reported on the balance sheet at amounts equal to the collateral advanced or
received.
Under U.S. GAAP, securities lending and repurchase transactions are also
generally accounted for as collateralized borrowing and lending transactions.
However, certain such transactions may be deemed sale or purchase transactions
under specific circumstances. The accounting for these transactions has been
reversed for purposes of the IAS presentation.
Additionally, under U.S. GAAP, when specific control conditions exist,
securities collateral controlled is recognized as an asset with an offsetting
obligation to return such securities collateral. For purposes of IAS
presentation, such controlled securities collateral has been de-recognized.
d. Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Under IAS, amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is generally
limited to a maximum period of 20 years. U.S. GAAP provides that goodwill and
other intangibles are amortizable over their useful economic life with a maximum
life of 40 years. For purposes of the pro forma presentation, the amortization
of PaineWebber's goodwill and other intangibles has been restated using the
maximum 20 year period.
e. Trade Date v. Settlement Date
UBS follows a settlement date convention of accounting for inventory in its
trading portfolio, for balance sheet presentation purposes. PaineWebber
recognizes purchases and sales of inventory on its statement of financial
condition at their trade date. For purpose of pro forma presentation
PaineWebber's statement of financial condition has been restated as if it
followed settlement date accounting.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM U.S. GAAP TO IAS -- (CONTINUED)
f. Rabbi Trusts
PaineWebber has transferred certain compensation related assets into "Rabbi
Trusts." U.S. GAAP requires consolidation of the assets and liabilities of a
Rabbi Trust. IAS, however, applies a "controls" approach in determining whether
an entity should be consolidated. Under this approach the Rabbi Trusts would not
be consolidated and therefore, for purposes of the pro forma presentation, such
assets and liabilities and their related income and expenses have been
eliminated from the statement of financial condition and income statement,
respectively.
g. Income Taxes
Records the tax effect pertaining to the conversion from U.S. GAAP to IAS on the
unaudited consolidated statement of financial condition and income statement of
PaineWebber, assuming an effective tax rate of 37.3%.
h. Redemption of Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock
Under IAS, preferred shares having mandatory redemption features are classified
as debt with associated dividends recognized in interest expense. For purposes
of pro forma presentation, the Unamortized discount charged to equity on
redemption of preferred stock and Dividends and amortization of discount on
preferred stock, thereon, have been reclassified as Interest expense.
i. Trust Preferred Securities
Under IAS, trust preferred securities having mandatory redemption features are
classified as debt with associated dividends recognized in interest expense. For
purposes of pro forma presentation, Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable
Preferred Securities of Subsidiary Trusts have been reclassified to Long-term
debt and the related Minority interest expense to Interest expense.
j. Brokerage, Clearing and Exchange Fees
PaineWebber records certain brokerage, clearing and exchange fees as separate
components of expense for purposes of its U.S. GAAP financial statements. Under
IAS, expenses directly connected with a transaction are charged against
revenues.
k. Private Equity Investments
PaineWebber carries private equity related investments for which there exist
trading restrictions at estimated net realizable value under U.S. GAAP. UBS
records similar investments at cost, less writedowns for impairments in value.
This adjustment reverses unrealized gains on such investments reflected in the
PaineWebber accounts.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet and
income statement as of and for the six months ended 30 June 2000 is derived from
the unaudited consolidated balance sheet and income statements of UBS and
PaineWebber as of and for the six months then ended, after giving effect to the
U.S. GAAP adjustments described in the notes to the UBS and PaineWebber
unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet and income statement:
conversion from IAS to U.S. GAAP and the pro forma adjustments presented in the
notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
balance sheet and income statement. This information has been prepared from, and
should be read together with, the respective unaudited consolidated financial
statements and related notes of UBS and of PaineWebber, which are included in
this document.
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
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PAINEWEBBER UBS AND PAINEWEBBER
CONSOLIDATED UBS PAINEWEBBER PAINEWEBBER CONSOLIDATED
PRO FORMA U.S. GAAP U.S. GAAP CONSOLIDATED PRO FORMA
IAS ADJUSTMENT(1) REFERENCE(1) ADJUSTMENT U.S. GAAP U.S. GAAP
(IN MILLIONS) CHF CHF CHF CHF US$(2)
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income................ 27,489 (91) a 27,398 16,764
Interest expense............... 22,920 (15) a (27) 22,878 13,999
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Net interest income............ 4,569 (76) 27 4,520 2,765
Credit loss expense............ (83) (83) (51)
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Net interest income after
credit loss expense.......... 4,652 (76) 27 4,603 2,816
Net fee and commission
income....................... 11,194 112 11,306 6,918
Net trading income............. 6,453 (1,270) c 30 5,213 3,190
Other income, including income
from disposal of associates
and subsidiaries............. 778 25 d 803 493
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Total operating income......... 23,077 (1,321) 169 21,925 13,417
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel...................... 11,997 (7) e,f,g 13 12,003 7,344
General and administrative..... 4,177 27 b 79 4,283 2,621
Depreciation and
amortization................. 1,423 839 a,h 3 2,265 1,386
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Restructuring costs............ -- 130 b 130 80
Total operating expenses....... 17,597 989 95 18,681 11,431
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND
MINORITY INTERESTS........... 5,480 (2,310) 74 3,244 1,986
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Tax expense.................... 1,362 (71) a 26 1,317 807
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS.................... 4,118 (2,239) 48 1,927 1,179
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Minority interests............. 146 27 173 106
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NET PROFIT..................... 3,972 (2,239) 21 1,754 1,073
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Other comprehensive income..... -- 34 o 34 21
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME........... 3,972 (2,205) 21 1,788 1,094
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Basic earnings per share....... 9.15 4.04
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Diluted earnings per share..... 9.03 3.99
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The notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet and income statement: conversion from IAS to U.S.
GAAP are an integral part of this pro forma information.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS OF 30 JUNE 2000
CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
UBS AND UBS AND
PAINEWEBBER UBS AND PAINEWEBBER
CONSOLIDATED UBS PAINEWEBBER PAINEWEBBER CONSOLIDATED
PRO FORMA U.S. GAAP U.S. GAAP CONSOLIDATED PRO FORMA
IAS ADJUSTMENT(1) ADJUSTMENT U.S. GAAP U.S. GAAP
(IN MILLIONS) CHF CHF REFERENCE(1) CHF CHF US$(2)
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with central
banks........................... 3,457 3,457 2,115
Money market paper................ 68,506 30 68,536 41,936
Due from banks.................... 28,510 18,866 a,j 741 48,117 9,442
Cash collateral on securities
borrowed........................ 163,387 163,387 99,974
Reverse repurchase agreements..... 193,666 (3,773) 189,893 116,192
Trading portfolio assets.......... 241,697 (10,307) g,i,j 3,685 235,075 143,839
Positive replacement values....... 58,068 (380) i 57,688 35,298
Loans, net of allowance for credit
losses.......................... 251,167 8,787 a,j 741 60,695 159,515
Financial investments............. 10,962 (5,880) d (1,458) 3,624 2,217
Accrued income and prepaid
expenses........................ 7,533 7,533 4,609
Investments in associates......... 818 818 501
Property and equipment............ 9,398 878 a,h 41 10,317 6,313
Intangible assets and goodwill.... 17,319 16,965 a,h 59 34,343 21,014
Other assets...................... 14,100 15,025 c,d,e,f 1,253 30,378 18,588
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TOTAL ASSETS...................... 1,068,588 43,954 1,319 1,113,861 681,553
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued......... 87,299 87,299 53,417
Due to banks...................... 85,341 18,104 j 2,206 105,651 64,649
Cash collateral on securities
lent............................ 27,181 27,181 16,632
Repurchase agreements............. 277,674 (15,703) j (1,482) 260,489 159,389
Trading portfolio liabilities..... 67,207 (259) 66,948 40,964
Negative replacement values....... 78,449 (378) i (205) 77,866 47,645
Due to customers.................. 296,631 18,519 a,j 741 315,891 193,288
Accrued expenses and deferred
income.......................... 18,885 18,885 11,555
Long-term debt.................... 61,840 130 a,g (644) 61,326 37,524
Other liabilities................. 24,082 4,212 a,b,c,d,g,i,j 250 28,544 17,466
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TOTAL LIABILITIES................. 1,024,589 24,884 607 1,050,080 642,526
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MINORITY INTERESTS................ 2,877 644 3,521 2,154
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........ 1,122 19,070 68 60,260 36,873
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY
INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY.......................... 1,068,588 43,954 1,319 1,113,861 681,553
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The notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated balance sheet and income statement: conversion from IAS to U.S.
GAAP are an integral part of this pro forma information.
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated income statement for
the year ended 31 December 1999 is derived from the audited consolidated income
statement of UBS for the year then ended and from the unaudited pro forma
condensed consolidated income statement of PaineWebber for the year then ended,
after giving effect to the U.S. GAAP adjustments described in the notes to the
UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet and
income statement: conversion from IAS to U.S. GAAP and the pro forma adjustments
presented in the notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated income statement. This information has been prepared from, and
should be read together with, the respective consolidated financial statements
and related notes of UBS and PaineWebber, which are included in this document.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
CONVENIENCE
TRANSLATION
UBS AND UBS AND
PAINEWEBBER UBS AND PAINEWEBBER
CONSOLIDATED UBS PAINEWEBBER PAINEWEBBER CONSOLIDATED
PRO FORMA U.S. GAAP U.S. GAAP CONSOLIDATED PRO FORMA
IAS ADJUSTMENT(1) ADJUSTMENT U.S. GAAP U.S. GAAP
(IN MILLIONS) CHF CHF REFERENCE CHF CHF US$(2)
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income....................... 40,298 (200) a 40,098 24,536
Interest expense...................... 34,219 (35) a (173) 34,011 20,811
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Net interest income................... 6,079 (165) 173 6,087 3,725
Credit loss expense................... 956 956 585
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Net interest income after credit loss
expense............................. 5,123 (165) 173 5,131 3,140
Net fee and commission income......... 17,631 113 17,744 10,857
Net trading income.................... 9,357 (545) a,b,c 30 8,842 5,411
Other income, including income from
disposal of associates and
subsidiaries........................ 3,403 36 a,d 3,439 2,104
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Total operating income................ 35,514 (674) 316 35,156 21,512
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel............................. 17,521 (94) a,b,e,f,g,h (29) 17,398 10,646
General and administrative............ 7,624 566 a,b,h 134 8,324 5,093
Depreciation and amortization......... 2,750 1,597 a,h 3 4,350 2,662
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Restructuring costs................... -- 750 b 750 459
Total operating expenses.............. 27,895 2,819 108 30,822 18,860
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND
MINORITY INTERESTS.................. 7,619 (3,493) 208 4,334 2,652
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Tax expense........................... 1,930 (177) a 12 1,765 1,080
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS........................... 5,689 (3,316) 196 2,569 1,572
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Minority interests.................... 277 48 325 199
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NET PROFIT............................ 5,412 (3,316) 148 2,244 1,373
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Dividends and amortization of discount
on preferred stock.................. -- 125 125 76
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON
SHARES.............................. 5,412 (3,316) 23 2,119 1,297
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Basic earnings per share.............. 12.10 4.74
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Diluted earnings per share............ 11.97 4.69
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The notes to the UBS and PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
balance sheet and income statement: conversion from IAS to U.S. GAAP are an
integral part of this pro forma information.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
1. IAS TO U.S. GAAP ADJUSTMENTS
IAS accounting principles differ in material respects from accounting principles
generally accepted in the U.S. The differences which are material to restating
the historical consolidated financial statements of UBS and PaineWebber to
comply with U.S. GAAP, are described below.
ADJUSTMENTS TO UBS AND PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS AND INCOME STATEMENTS
The differences which are material to restating the UBS unaudited pro forma
consolidated balance sheets and income statements to U.S. GAAP relate to
purchase accounting, restructuring provisions, derivatives held for non-trading
purposes, financial investments, retirement and benefit plans, other employee
benefits, equity participation plans, software capitalization, settlement date
vs. trade date accounting and repurchase, resale and securities lending
transactions as described in notes (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), (i)
and (j), respectively. PaineWebber's IAS to U.S. GAAP adjustments have been
documented in the notes to the PaineWebber unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated statement of financial condition and income statement: conversion
from U.S. GAAP to IAS, note #2: U.S. GAAP to IAS adjustments. In addition, for
purposes of conforming PaineWebber's accounts to UBS's presentation under U.S.
GAAP, certain investments have been reclassified from financial investments to
Other Assets.
a. Purchase Accounting
General
Under IAS, UBS accounted for the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and
Swiss Bank Corporation under the pooling of interests method. The balance sheets
and income statements of the banks were combined and no adjustments to the
carrying values of the assets and liabilities were made.
Under U.S. GAAP, the business combination creating UBS is accounted for under
the purchase method with Union Bank of Switzerland being considered the
accounting acquirer. Under the purchase method, the cost of acquisition is
measured at fair value and the acquirer's interests in identifiable tangible
assets and liabilities of the acquiree are restated to fair values at the date
of acquisition. Any excess consideration paid over the fair value of net
tangible assets acquired is allocated, first to identifiable intangible assets
based on their fair values, if determinable, with the remainder allocated to
goodwill.
Goodwill
Under U.S. GAAP, goodwill and other intangible assets acquired are capitalized
and amortized over the expected periods to be benefited with adjustments, if
any, for impairment.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the excess of the consideration
paid for Swiss Bank Corporation over the fair value of the net tangible assets
received has been recorded as Goodwill and is being amortized on a straight line
basis over a weighted average life of 13 years beginning 29 June 1998.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP -- (CONTINUED)
Other Purchase Accounting Adjustments
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the restatement of Swiss Bank
Corporation's net assets to fair value resulted in decreasing net tangible
assets by CHF 1,077 million. This amount will be amortized over a period ranging
from 2 years to 20 years depending upon the nature of the restatement.
b. Restructuring Provision
Under IAS, restructuring provisions are recognized when a legal or constructive
obligation has been incurred. In 1997, UBS recognized a CHF 7,000 million
restructuring provision to cover personnel, information technology ("IT"),
premises and other costs associated with combining and restructuring the merged
Group. An additional CHF 300 million provision was recognized in the fourth
quarter of 1999, reflecting the impact of increased precision in the estimation
of certain leased and owned property costs.
Under U.S. GAAP, restructuring provisions for business combinations are not
recognized prior to the consummation date of the business combination. Also, the
criteria for establishing liabilities of this nature are more stringent than
under IAS. Established restructuring provisions are required to be periodically
reviewed for appropriateness and revised if necessary.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the aggregate CHF 7,300 million
restructuring provision was reversed. As a result of the business combination
with Swiss Bank Corporation, the decision to combine and streamline certain
activities of the banks for the purpose of reducing costs and improving
efficiencies, Union Bank of Switzerland recognized a restructuring provision of
CHF 1,575 million during 1998 for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation. CHF
759 million of this provision related to estimated costs for restructuring the
operations and activities of Swiss Bank Corporation and such amount was recorded
as a liability of the acquired business. The remaining CHF 816 million of
estimated costs were charged to restructuring expense during 1998. Adjustments
of CHF 130 million and 600 million to the restructuring provision were
recognized in the six months ended 30 June 2000 and in the year ended 31
December 1999, respectively, for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation. The
reserve is expected to be substantially exhausted by the end of 2001.
The restructuring provision initially included CHF 756 million for employee
termination benefits, CHF 332 million for the closure and write downs of owned
and leased premises, and CHF 487 million for professional fees, IT costs,
miscellaneous transfer taxes and statutory fees.
The usage of the U.S. GAAP restructuring provision was as follows:
BALANCE BALANCE JAN-JUN JAN-JUN
1 JANUARY 1999 1999 31 DECEMBER 2000 2000 BALANCE
(CHF MILLIONS) 1999 USAGE REVISION 1999 USAGE REVISION 30 JUNE 2000
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Personnel............ 382 (254) 553 681 57 70 694
Premises............. 305 (244) 179 240 98 45 187
IT................... 25 (5) 7 27 3 -- 24
Other................ 313 (45) (139) 129 6 15 138
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Total........... 1,025 (548) 600 1,077 164 130 1,043
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Additionally, for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, nil and CHF 150
million of restructuring costs were expensed as incurred in the six months ended
30 June 2000 and the year ended 31 December 1999, respectively.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP -- (CONTINUED)
c. Derivatives Instruments Held or Issued for Non-Trading Purposes
Under IAS, UBS recognizes transactions in derivative instruments hedging
non-trading positions in the income statement using the accrual or deferral
method, which is generally the same accounting as the underlying item being
hedged.
U.S. GAAP requires that derivatives be reported at fair value with changes in
fair value recorded in income unless specified criteria are met to obtain hedge
accounting treatment (accrual or deferral method).
UBS is not required to comply with all of the criteria necessary to obtain hedge
accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, for purposes of the U.S. GAAP
reconciliation, derivative instruments held or issued for non-trading purposes
that did not meet U.S. GAAP hedging criteria have been carried at fair value
with changes in fair value recognized as adjustments to net trading income.
d. Financial Investments
Under IAS, financial investments are classified as either current investments or
long-term investments. UBS considers current financial investments to be held
for sale and carried at lower of cost or market value. UBS accounts for
long-term financial investments at cost, less any permanent impairment.
Under U.S. GAAP, investments are classified as either held to maturity
(essentially debt securities), which are carried at amortized cost, or available
for sale (debt and marketable equity securities), which are carried at fair
value with changes in fair value recorded as a separate component of
shareholders' equity. Realized gains and losses are recognized in net profit in
the period sold.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, amounts reflected in Other income
for the changes in market values of held for sale investments are reclassified
as a component of Shareholders' equity. Held to maturity investments that do not
meet U.S. GAAP criteria are reclassified to the available for sale category.
Unrealized gains or unrealized losses relating to these investments are recorded
as a component of Shareholders' equity.
e. Retirement Benefit Plans
Under IAS, UBS has recorded pension expense based on a specific method of
actuarial valuation of projected plan liabilities for accrued service including
future expected salary increases and expected return on plan assets. Plan assets
are held in a separate trust to satisfy plan liabilities. Plan assets are
recorded at fair value. The recognition of a prepaid asset on the books of UBS
is subject to certain limitations. These limitations generally cause amounts
recognized as expense to equal amounts funded in the same period. Any amount not
recognized as a prepaid asset and the corresponding impact on pension expense
has been disclosed in the financial statements.
Under U.S. GAAP, pension expense, generally, is based on the same method of
valuation of liabilities and assets as under IAS. Differences in the levels of
expense and liabilities (or prepaid assets) exist due to the different
transition date rules and the stricter provisions of IAS as well as industry
practice under IAS for recognition of a prepaid asset.
As a result of the merger of the retirement benefit plans of Union Bank of
Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation after the 1998 merger, there was a one
time increase of the vested plan benefits for the beneficiaries of such plans.
This had the effect of increasing the defined benefit obligation at this date by
CHF 3,020 million. Under IAS this resulted in a one-time charge to income which
was offset by the recognition of assets (previously unrecognized due to certain
limitations under IAS).
Under U.S. GAAP, in a business combination that is accounted for under the
purchase method, the assignment of the purchase price to individual assets
acquired and liabilities assumed must include a
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP -- (CONTINUED)
liability for the projected plan liabilities in excess of plan assets or an
asset for plan assets in excess of the projected plan liabilities, thereby
recognizing any previously existing unrecognized net gains or losses,
unrecognized prior service cost, or unrecognized net liabilities or assets.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, UBS recorded a prepaid asset for
the Union Bank of Switzerland plans as of 1 January 1998. Swiss Bank Corporation
recorded a purchase price adjustment to recognize its prepaid asset at 29 June
1998. The recognition of these assets impacts the pension expense recorded under
U.S. GAAP versus IAS. The pension expense for the year ended 31 December 1999 is
also impacted by the different treatment of the merger of the plans under IAS
versus U.S. GAAP. The assets recognized under IAS (which had been previously
unrecognized due to certain limitations under IAS) were already recognized under
U.S. GAAP due to the absence of such limitations under U.S. GAAP.
f. Other Employee Benefits
Under IAS, UBS has recorded expenses and liabilities for post-retirement
benefits determined under a methodology similar to that described above under
retirement benefit plans.
Under U.S. GAAP, expenses and liabilities for post-retirement benefits would be
determined under a similar methodology as under IAS. Differences in the levels
of expenses and liabilities have occurred due to different transition date rules
and the treatment of the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank
Corporation under the purchase method.
g. Equity participation plans
IAS does not specifically address the recognition and measurement requirements
for equity participation plans.
U.S. GAAP permits the recognition of compensation cost on the grant date for the
estimated fair value of equity instruments issued (Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123) or based on the intrinsic value of equity
instruments issued (Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25), with the
disclosure of the pro forma effects of equity participation plans on net profit
and earnings per share, as if the fair value had been recorded on the grant
date. UBS recognized only intrinsic values at the grant date with subsequent
changes in value not recognized.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, certain of UBS's option awards
have been determined to be variable, primarily because they may be settled in
cash or UBS has offered to hedge their value. Additional compensation expense
from these options awards for the six months ended 30 June and the year ended 31
December 1999, is CHF 44 million and CHF 41 million, respectively. In addition,
certain of UBS's equity participation plans provide for deferral of the awards,
and the instruments are held in trusts for the participants. Certain of these
trusts are recorded on UBS's balance sheet for U.S. GAAP presentation, the
effect of which is to increase assets by CHF 1,070 million and CHF 655 million,
liabilities by CHF 1,162 million and CHF 717 million, and decrease shareholders'
equity by CHF 92 million and CHF 62 million (for UBS shares held by the trusts,
which are treated as treasury shares) at 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999,
respectively.
h. Software capitalization
Under IAS, effective 1 January 2000, certain costs associated with the
acquisition or development of internal use software are required to be
capitalized. Once the software is ready for its intended use, the costs
capitalized are amortized to the income statement over estimated lives. Under
U.S. GAAP, the same principal applies; however this standard was effective
beginning 1 January 1999. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the
costs associated with the acquisition or development of internal use
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NOTES TO THE UBS AND PAINEWEBBER UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND INCOME STATEMENT
CONVERSION FROM IAS TO U.S. GAAP -- (CONTINUED)
software that met the U.S. GAAP software capitalization criteria in 1999 have
been reversed from Operating expenses and amortized over a life of 2 years. From
1 January 2000, the only remaining reconciliation item is the amortization of
software capitalized in 1999 for U.S. GAAP purposes.
i. Settlement Date vs. Trade Date Accounting
UBS's transactions from securities activities are recorded on the settlement
date for balance sheet and on the trade date for income statement purposes. This
results in recording an off-balance sheet forward transaction during the period
between the trade date and the settlement date. Forward positions relating to
trading activities are revalued to fair value and any unrealized profits and
losses are recognized in Net profit.
Under U.S. GAAP, trade date accounting is required for purchases and sales of
securities. For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, all purchases and sales of
securities previously recorded on settlement date have been recorded as of trade
date for balance sheet purposes. Trade date accounting has resulted in
receivables and payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations recorded
in Other assets and Other liabilities.
j. Repurchase, Resale and Securities Lending Transactions
Under IAS, UBS's repurchase agreements and securities borrowed are accounted for
as collateralized borrowings. Reverse repurchase agreements and securities
lending are accounted for as collateralized lending transactions. Cash
collateral is reported on the balance sheet at amounts equal to the collateral
advanced or received.
Under U.S. GAAP, securities lending and repurchase transactions are also
generally accounted for as collateralized borrowing and lending transactions.
However, certain such transactions may be deemed sale or purchase transactions
under specific circumstances. Additionally, under U.S. GAAP, UBS is required to
recognize securities collateral controlled and an offsetting obligation to
return such securities collateral on certain financing transactions, when
specific control conditions exist.
For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, securities collateral recognized under
financing transactions is reflected in Due from banks or loans, net of allowance
for credit losses, depending on the counterparty. The related obligation to
return the securities collateral is reflected in the balance sheet in Due to
banks or Due to customers, as appropriate.
2. CONVENIENCE TRANSACTION
30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999 CHF amounts have been translated into U.S.
dollars at the exchange rate of one US$ = CHF 1.63, the exchange rate on 30 June
2000.
3. PROPOSED DIVIDEND
At the extraordinary general meeting of UBS AG, held on 7 September 2000, the
UBS shareholders approved the UBS Board of Directors proposal that a partial
dividend be paid to UBS shareholders on record as of 2 October 2000. The
payment, which was made on 5 October 2000, relates to the first nine months of
the year 2000. The payment of $2.75 (CHF 4.50) per share amounted to
approximately $1.1 billion (CHF 1.8 billion). This proposed dividend has not
been reflected in the assumptions made for purposes of presenting pro forma
financial information.
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Capitalization of UBS
The following table sets forth the consolidated capitalization of UBS in
accordance with International Accounting Standards and translated into U.S.
dollars, both actual and as adjusted to give effect to this offering (based upon
expected proceeds of this offering of $1,500,000,000) and the use of the
proceeds from this offering as described under "Use of Proceeds."
30 JUNE 2000 30 JUNE 2000
ACTUAL AS ADJUSTED
CHF U.S.$ CHF U.S.$
(in millions)
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Debt
Money market paper issued................ 85,409 52,263 85,409 52,263
Due to banks............................. 75,172 45,999 75,172 45,999
Cash collateral on securities lent....... 15,334 9,383 15,334 9,383
Due to customers......................... 279,915 171,286 279,915 171,286
Long-term debt........................... 52,990 32,426 52,990 32,426
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Total Debt............................... 508,820 311,357 508,820 311,357
Minority Interest.......................... 0 0 2,451 1,500
Shareholders' Equity....................... 31,876 19,506 31,876 19,506
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Total capitalization(1).................... 540,696 330,863 543,147 332,363
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(1) There has been no material change in the capitalization of UBS since 30 June
2000.
CHF amounts have been translated into United States dollars at the rate of CHF 1
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UBS Preferred Funding Trust I
UBS Preferred Funding Trust I is a statutory business trust that UBS AG created
under the Delaware Business Trust Act, as amended, on 18 September 2000 pursuant
to an initial trust agreement entered into by UBS AG and by the filing of a
certificate of trust with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. We
will continue UBS Preferred Funding Trust pursuant to an Amended and Restated
Trust Agreement between UBS Preferred Funding Company, as grantor, and
Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee. We will qualify the Amended and Restated
Trust Agreement as an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as
amended. UBS Preferred Funding Trust will be treated as a grantor trust for U.S.
federal income tax purposes, meaning that investors in trust preferred
securities will generally be treated as if they owned their proportionate shares
of the company preferred securities owned by UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
We have formed UBS Preferred Funding Trust for the purpose of:
- issuing the trust preferred securities,
- investing the proceeds of the trust preferred securities in the company
preferred securities, which benefit from the related UBS AG subordinated
guarantee, and
- engaging in any related or incidental activities.
The only assets of UBS Preferred Funding Trust will be the company preferred
securities and the related rights of UBS Preferred Funding Trust under the UBS
AG subordinated guarantee. The Amended and Restated Trust Agreement will not
permit UBS Preferred Funding Trust to acquire any other assets, issue any other
equity securities or any debt securities, or engage in any other activities. All
expenses and liabilities of UBS Preferred Funding Trust will be paid by the
Stamford branch of UBS AG, except that if the trustee of UBS Preferred Funding
Trust incurs fees, charges or expenses at the request of a holder of trust
preferred securities or other person for which UBS Preferred Funding Trust is
not otherwise liable under the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, that holder
or other person will be liable for such fees, charges and expenses.
The total pro forma capitalization of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, as adjusted
to give effect to this offering (based on expected proceeds of $1,500,000,000
before deduction of expenses) and the use of the proceeds from this offering, is
$1,500,000,000. Upon completion of the offering, the authorized and issued
capital of UBS Preferred Funding Trust will consist of trust preferred
securities having an aggregate liquidation amount of $1,500,000,000, issuable in
denominations of $1,000 liquidation amount per trust preferred security and
integral multiples of $1,000.
The Amended and Restated Trust Agreement will provide that, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, without the need for any other action of any person,
including the trustee or any other holder of trust preferred securities, each
holder of trust preferred securities will be entitled to enforce, in the name of
UBS Preferred Funding Trust, the rights of UBS Preferred Funding Trust under the
company preferred securities and the UBS AG subordinated guarantee represented
by the trust preferred securities held by such holder. A holder of trust
preferred securities may at any time upon written notice withdraw and hold
directly the underlying company preferred securities represented by such trust
preferred securities, in which case such holder will be entitled to directly
enforce its rights under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee.
The principal executive offices of UBS Preferred Funding Trust are c/o
Wilmington Trust Company, 1100 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19890.
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UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I
INTRODUCTION
UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I is a limited liability company that UBS AG
formed under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, as amended, on 18
September 2000 pursuant to an initial limited liability company agreement
entered into by UBS AG and by filing a certificate of formation with the
Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. We will continue UBS Preferred
Funding Company pursuant to an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company
Agreement, which we sometimes refer to as the LLC Agreement. UBS Preferred
Funding Company will be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax
purposes.
We have formed UBS Preferred Funding Company for the purpose of :
- issuing the company common securities to UBS AG,
- issuing the company preferred securities, initially to UBS Preferred
Funding Trust,
- investing the proceeds of the company common securities and the company
preferred securities in (1) initially, subordinated notes issued by the
Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG with an aggregate principal amount of
$1,500,000,000 and (2) other securities issued by UBS AG acting through
a branch, agency or other office located outside of the United States or
by a non-U.S. branch of a non-U.S. subsidiary of UBS AG (together,
"eligible investments"), and
- engaging in any related or incidental activities.
The total pro forma capitalization of UBS Preferred Funding Company, as adjusted
to give effect to this offering (based on expected proceeds of $1,500,000,000
before deduction of expenses) and the use of proceeds from this offering, is
$1,500,002,000. Upon completion of this offering, the authorized and issued
capital of UBS Preferred Funding Company will consist of company common
securities representing securityholders' equity of $2,000 and company preferred
securities with an aggregate liquidation preference of $1,500,000,000, issuable
in denominations of $1,000 liquidation preference per company preferred security
and integral multiples of $1,000. UBS Preferred Funding Company will have no
outstanding debt after giving effect to this offering and the use of the
proceeds from this offering.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will apply the income generated by the
subordinated notes and other eligible investments to pay dividends to UBS
Preferred Funding Trust, as holder of company preferred securities, and UBS AG,
as holder of the company common securities. UBS Preferred Funding Trust will
then pass the dividends it receives on the company preferred securities through
to the holders of trust preferred securities as distributions on the trust
preferred securities.
UBS AG is purchasing all of the company common securities for $2,000. UBS
intends to treat the company preferred securities as Tier 1 capital for purposes
of the relevant regulatory capital guidelines of the Swiss Federal Banking
Commission. UBS AG will agree with UBS Preferred Funding Company in the LLC
Agreement that, as long as any company preferred securities are outstanding, UBS
AG will continue to own, directly or indirectly, 100% of the outstanding company
common securities. UBS Preferred Funding Company will also covenant to maintain
"UBS" as part of its name for as long as any trust preferred securities of UBS
Preferred Funding Trust remain outstanding unless, because of a merger or other
business combination involving UBS AG or a change by UBS AG of its own name,
inclusion of "UBS" as part of UBS Preferred Funding Company's name is no longer
appropriate.
UBS AG will also agree in the LLC Agreement that it will from time to time
either (i) contribute (or cause others, including the Stamford branch of UBS AG,
to contribute) to UBS Preferred Funding Company such additional funds as are
necessary in order to enable UBS Preferred Funding Company
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to pay its operating expenses on or before any date when any such operating
expenses are due or (ii) directly pay UBS Preferred Funding Company's operating
expenses then due and payable and not otherwise paid. "Operating expenses"
generally means all expenses and obligations of UBS Preferred Funding Company,
but does not include any payments on the company preferred securities or company
common securities.
The principal executive offices of UBS Preferred Funding Company are located at
The Corporation Trust Company, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.
ACTIVITIES OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY
GENERAL
UBS Preferred Funding Company's principal business objective is to acquire and
hold eligible investments, which include:
- initially, subordinated notes issued by the Cayman Islands branch of UBS
AG with an aggregate principal amount of $1,500,000,000, and
- other securities issued by UBS AG acting through a branch, agency or
other office located outside of the United States or by a non-U.S.
branch of a non-U.S. subsidiary of UBS AG.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will apply the net income generated by the
subordinated notes and other eligible investments to pay dividends to UBS
Preferred Funding Trust, as holder of company preferred securities, and UBS AG,
as holder of the company common securities. UBS Preferred Funding Trust will
then pass through the dividends it receives on the company preferred securities
to the holders of trust preferred securities as distributions on the trust
preferred securities. Although UBS Preferred Funding Company may (with the
consent of the holders of two-thirds (based on the aggregate liquidation
preference) of the company preferred securities and company parity preferred
securities, voting together as a single class) issue additional preferred
securities as described under "Description of Company Preferred Securities," UBS
Preferred Funding Company has no present intention to do so.
DIVIDENDS
UBS Preferred Funding Company currently expects to pay an aggregate amount of
dividends with respect to its outstanding company common securities and company
preferred securities equal to approximately 100% of the interest and other
income it receives on the subordinated notes and any other eligible investments.
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company will:
- preclude UBS Preferred Funding Company from incurring any indebtedness
for borrowed money (and UBS Preferred Funding Company does not
anticipate having any material liabilities), and
- require approval of holders of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding
company preferred securities and any outstanding company parity
preferred securities (based on the aggregate liquidation preference),
voting together as a single class, before dividends on the company
preferred securities can be paid out of any source other than interest
income received on the subordinated notes or interest or dividend income
received on other eligible investments.
Under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, UBS Preferred Funding Company
may not pay dividends or other distributions on company common securities or
company preferred securities--even if such payments are "mandatory"--if, after
making the distributions, UBS Preferred Funding Company's liabilities would
exceed the fair value of its assets. However, UBS Preferred Funding Company does
not expect to have any material liabilities, so UBS Preferred Funding Company
does
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not anticipate that this restriction will affect its ability to pay dividends on
the company preferred securities.
Dividends on the company preferred securities will in any event be required to
be paid up to the mandatory dividend payment amount on any mandatory dividend
payment date, unless there is a capital limitation on such date. See
"Description of Company Preferred Securities--Dividends--Mandatory Dividends."
INVESTMENT POLICIES
UBS Preferred Funding Company's initial investment policies will be established
pursuant to the LLC Agreement. Under its investment policies, UBS Preferred
Funding Company may not hold or invest in any securities other than eligible
investments as described above under "--Introduction."
The investment policies require that:
- the terms of any eligible investments other than the subordinated notes
purchased by UBS Preferred Funding Company be established in good faith
and, to the extent deemed advisable by UBS AG, reflect arm's-length
terms at the time of purchase, and the purchase by UBS Preferred Funding
Company of such eligible investments be approved by the affirmative vote
of a majority of its entire board of directors, and
- UBS Preferred Funding Company maintain its assets in a manner that will
not require UBS Preferred Funding Company to be registered as an
investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The investment policies of UBS Preferred Funding Company may be amended only by
the affirmative vote of holders of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding company
preferred securities and any outstanding company parity preferred securities
(based on the aggregate liquidation preference), voting together as a single
class. Although UBS AG and UBS Preferred Funding Company do not anticipate that
UBS Preferred Funding Company will sell the subordinated notes (and no market
for them is expected to develop), were UBS Preferred Funding Company to do so,
UBS Preferred Funding Company would be required to invest the proceeds of the
sale in accordance with UBS Preferred Funding Company's investment policies as
they exist at the time of such sale.
ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT
Before issuing the company preferred securities, UBS Preferred Funding Company
will enter into an administration agreement with the Stamford branch of UBS AG,
under which the Stamford branch will provide (or cause others to provide)
accounting, legal, tax and other support services to UBS Preferred Funding
Company, assist UBS Preferred Funding Company in complying with pertinent U.S.
and Swiss local, state and federal laws, and provide administrative, record
keeping and secretarial services to UBS Preferred Funding Company. Under the
administration agreement, UBS Preferred Funding Company will agree to reimburse
the provider of these services for the value of services provided by such
provider to UBS Preferred Funding Company on an arm's-length basis.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will maintain company records that are separate
from those of UBS AG or any of its affiliates. None of the officers, employees
or directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company will have any direct or indirect
pecuniary interest in any security to be acquired or disposed of by UBS
Preferred Funding Company or in any transaction in which UBS Preferred Funding
Company has an interest.
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MANAGEMENT OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY
DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company provides that its board of
directors will at all times include not less than three and not more than five
members. Initially, the board of directors will include three members. The
directors will be designated as "managers" of UBS Preferred Funding Company
within the meaning of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act. The directors
will serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified. UBS Preferred
Funding Company has no present intention to alter the number of directors
comprising the board of directors.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will have three officers when the company
preferred securities are issued. The directors and executive officers of UBS
Preferred Funding Company initially will be:
NAME POSITION AND OFFICES HELD
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Robert Mills Managing Director and President
Per Dyrvik Director and Treasurer
Robert Dinerstein Director and Secretary
Each of the initial directors and officers of UBS Preferred Funding Company is
an individual who is an officer or employee of UBS AG or its affiliates. UBS
Preferred Funding Company currently anticipates that all officers of UBS
Preferred Funding Company will also be officers or employees of UBS AG or its
affiliates.
ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS
If at any time the aggregate of unpaid dividends on the company preferred
securities or any company parity preferred securities equals or exceeds an
amount equal to three semi-annual dividend payments, the holders of company
preferred securities and any company parity preferred securities, voting
together as a single class, will have the exclusive right to elect two
additional directors. Holders of a majority (based on the aggregate liquidation
preference) of company preferred securities and company parity preferred
securities may exercise this right by written consent or at a meeting of such
holders called for such purpose. The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding
Company will provide that this meeting may be called at the request of any
holder of company preferred securities or company parity preferred securities.
This right will continue either until all unpaid dividends have been paid in
full or until full dividends have been paid on the company preferred securities
for two consecutive dividend periods. While this right continues, any vacancy in
the office of the additional directors may be filled only by the holders of
company preferred securities and company parity preferred securities voting as
described above.
INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company will provide that:
- its directors have no personal liability to UBS Preferred Funding
Company or the holders of company common securities or company preferred
securities for monetary damages (i) for voting not to take enforcement
action with respect to the subordinated notes or any other eligible
investments owned by UBS Preferred Funding Company, or (ii) at any time
for breach of any such director's fiduciary duty, if any, except for
such director's gross negligence or willful misconduct,
- UBS Preferred Funding Company will indemnify any director or officer for
any liability and related expenses, including reasonable counsel's fees,
arising out of such director's or officer's status as a director or
officer of UBS Preferred Funding Company, except for liability
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen out of
such director's or officer's gross negligence or willful misconduct,
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- the right to indemnification is a contract right and the LLC Agreement
will set forth certain procedural and evidentiary standards applicable
to the enforcement of a claim under the LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred
Funding Company, and
- UBS Preferred Funding Company may purchase and maintain insurance to
protect any director or officer against any liability asserted against,
or incurred by, him or her, arising out of his or her status as a
director or officer.
COMMON SECURITIES OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY
Holders of company common securities will receive dividends out of interest
payments received by UBS Preferred Funding Company on the subordinated notes and
other eligible investments, if any, not required to be applied to fund dividends
with respect to the company preferred securities or expenses of UBS Preferred
Funding Company. However, as long as the company preferred securities or the
company parity preferred securities are outstanding, no dividends or other
distributions (including redemptions and purchases) may be made with respect to
company common securities unless full dividends on all series of the company
preferred securities have been paid (except as otherwise described under
"Description of Company Preferred Securities--Ranking and Liquidation
Preference"). See "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Dividends."
Subject to the rights, if any, of the holders of company preferred securities
(to the limited extent described herein) and any other series of the company
parity preferred securities, all voting rights are vested in the company common
securities. Holders of company common securities are entitled to vote in
proportion to the stated amounts represented by their company common securities.
All issued and outstanding shares of company common securities are currently,
and upon consummation of the offering will still be, held by UBS AG.
If UBS Preferred Funding Company dissolves, liquidates or winds up (whether
voluntary or involuntary) after all debts and liabilities of UBS Preferred
Funding Company have been satisfied and there have been paid or set aside for
the holders of company preferred securities the full preferential amounts to
which such holders are entitled, the holders of the company common securities
will be entitled to share equally and ratably in any assets remaining.
PREFERRED SECURITIES OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY
Subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law and UBS Preferred Funding
Company's LLC Agreement, the board of directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company
or, if then constituted, a duly authorized committee of the board of directors
is authorized to issue (with the consent of the holders of two-thirds (based on
the aggregate liquidation preference) of the company preferred securities and
company parity preferred securities, voting together as a single class), from
the authorized but unissued capital shares of UBS Preferred Funding Company,
additional series of preferred securities of the UBS Preferred Funding Company
ranking on a parity with the company preferred securities in such series as the
board of directors (or committee) may determine and to establish, from time to
time, the number or amount by aggregate liquidation preference of shares (if
applicable) of such series to be included in any such series and to fix the
designation and any preferences, conversion and other rights, voting powers,
restrictions, limitations as to dividends, qualifications and terms and
conditions of redemption of the securities of any such series, and such other
subjects or matters as may be fixed by resolution of the board of directors.
However, UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement precludes:
- the issuance of any other classes or series of equity securities that
are senior to the company preferred securities, either as to dividends
or as to rights upon dissolution, liquidation or winding up of UBS
Preferred Funding Company, without the approval of each holder of
company preferred securities, and
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- the issuance of any company parity preferred securities without the
approval of 66 2/3% of the holders of company preferred securities and
unless the UBS AG subordinated guarantee is amended so that such
additional company parity preferred securities benefit from the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee in substantially the same manner as the company
preferred securities without any adverse effect on the holders of
company preferred securities. See "Description of Company Preferred
Securities--Voting Rights."
No additional payments will be required pursuant to the Delaware Limited
Liability Company Act for the company parity preferred securities to represent
limited liability company interests in UBS Preferred Funding Company upon
issuance against full payment of the purchase price for the company parity
preferred securities. The specific terms of a particular series of the company
parity preferred securities will be described in the certificate of designation
(as defined in UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement) to be incorporated
into UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement relating to that series,
except in the case of shares of the company preferred securities where the terms
thereof are set forth in UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
UBS Preferred Funding Company is not the subject of any litigation. None of UBS
Preferred Funding Company, UBS AG or any of its affiliates is currently involved
in nor, to UBS Preferred Funding Company's knowledge, currently threatened with
any litigation with respect to the subordinated notes or any aspect of UBS
Preferred Funding Company's operations.
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Use of Proceeds
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will use the net proceeds of $1,500,000,000 from the
sale of the trust preferred securities to purchase the company preferred
securities.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will use the net proceeds of $1,500,000,000 from
the sale of the company preferred securities to UBS Preferred Funding Trust to
acquire $1,500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of subordinated notes issued
by the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG. See "UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC
I--Activities of UBS Preferred Funding Company."
UBS AG will use the net proceeds of $1,500,000,000 from the sale of the
subordinated notes issued by its Cayman Island branch for general corporate
purposes, including paying certain expenses related to the offering and possibly
funding a portion of the purchase price of PaineWebber.
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will pay the underwriters compensation of $10 per
trust preferred security and aggregate compensation of $15,000,000.
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Description of Trust Preferred Securities
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will issue the trust preferred securities under the
terms of its Amended and Restated Trust Agreement. We will qualify the Amended
and Restated Trust Agreement as an indenture under the Trust Indenture Act. The
terms of the trust preferred securities will include both those stated in the
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement and the Delaware Business Trust Act and
those made part of the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement by the Trust
Indenture Act. The following summary of the material terms and provisions of the
trust preferred securities is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in
its entirety by reference to, the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, the
Delaware Business Trust Act and the Trust Indenture Act. We have filed a copy of
the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement as an exhibit to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part.
GENERAL
The trust preferred securities are certificates of beneficial interest in the
assets of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, the terms of which are set forth in the
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement.
The trust preferred securities will be issued in denominations of $1,000
liquidation amount and whole-number multiples of $1,000. The aggregate
liquidation amount of the trust preferred securities offered by this prospectus
is $1,500,000,000. Each trust preferred security represents a corresponding
amount of the company preferred securities, together with related rights under
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee. The trust preferred securities were ready for
delivery in book-entry form through The Depository Trust Company on 10 October
2000.
The trustee of UBS Preferred Funding Trust will hold the company preferred
securities and the related rights under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee
deposited in UBS Preferred Funding Trust for the benefit of the holders of trust
preferred securities. The Amended and Restated Trust Agreement provides that, to
the fullest extent permitted by law, without the need for any other action of
any person, including the trustee or any other holder of trust preferred
securities, each holder of trust preferred securities will be entitled to
enforce, in the name of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, the rights of UBS Preferred
Funding Trust under the company preferred securities and the related rights
under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee represented by the trust preferred
securities held by such holder. The trust preferred securities may be exchanged
for the underlying company preferred securities as described under "--Withdrawal
of the Company Preferred Securities."
The funds of UBS Preferred Funding Trust available for distribution to the
holders of trust preferred securities will be limited to payments received from
UBS Preferred Funding Company as dividends, redemption payments and liquidation
payments on the company preferred securities and to payments received from UBS
AG pursuant to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee of those payments. See
"Description of Company Preferred Securities." UBS Preferred Funding Trust will
distribute such payments, upon their receipt, to the holders of trust preferred
securities on a pro rata basis. If UBS Preferred Funding Company does not pay
any semi-annual dividend on the company preferred securities when it is required
to and UBS AG does not perform its obligations under the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee, UBS Preferred Funding Trust will not have sufficient funds to make
the related semi-annual distribution payment on the trust preferred securities.
We have received approval to list the trust preferred securities on the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange in accordance with its rules.
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DISTRIBUTIONS
Each trust preferred security will represent a corresponding amount of the
company preferred securities, together with the related rights under the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee. UBS Preferred Funding Trust will make semi-annual or
quarterly distributions or other mandatory distributions on the trust preferred
securities concurrently with, and in the same amount as, the semi-annual or
quarterly dividends or special dividends on the company preferred securities.
See "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Dividends." Accordingly, to
the extent that dividends are paid on the company preferred securities,
distributions on the trust preferred securities will accrue from the date of
original issue and be paid on the liquidation amount of the trust preferred
securities as follows:
- semi-annually in arrears on the dividend payment dates regularly
scheduled to occur in April and October of each year, commencing 1 April
2001, for each dividend period through the dividend period ending on the
dividend payment date in October 2010, at a fixed rate per annum equal to
8.622% (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve
30-day months), and
- thereafter, quarterly in arrears on the dividend payment dates regularly
scheduled to occur in January, April, July and October of each year, at a
floating rate per annum equal to 3.07% above three-month LIBOR
(calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a
360-day year).
For details on the calculation and payment of dividends see "Description of
Company Preferred Securities--Dividends." Whenever, and to the extent, UBS
Preferred Funding Trust receives any cash payments representing a semi-annual
dividend, special dividend or redemption payment on the company preferred
securities, UBS Preferred Funding Trust will distribute such amounts to the
holders of trust preferred securities in proportion to their liquidation
amounts. Each semi-annual, quarterly or special distribution on the trust
preferred securities will be payable to holders of record as they appear on the
securities register of UBS Preferred Funding Trust on the corresponding record
date. The record dates for the trust preferred securities will be the fifteenth
day (whether or not a business day) prior to the relevant semi-annual, quarterly
or other distribution date.
If any distribution would be payable on a day that is not a business day, that
distribution will instead be made on the next business day. No interest or other
payment will be due as a result of any such delay.
If dividends are not payable on company preferred securities on any dividend
payment date for the reasons described in "Description of Company Preferred
Securities--Dividends," then the holders of trust preferred securities will not
be entitled to receive a distribution on that date.
For so long as the trust preferred securities are listed on the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange, notice of a distribution on the trust preferred securities, the
distribution period, the interest rate and the amount of the distribution will
be provided to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange prior to or on the relevant
dividend payment date. This information will also be available during usual
business hours at the specified office of the paying agent in Luxembourg.
REDEMPTION
The trust preferred securities can be redeemed only upon redemption of the
company preferred securities.
If UBS Preferred Funding Company redeems the company preferred securities in
accordance with its LLC Agreement as described under "Description of Company
Preferred Securities--Redemption," then UBS Preferred Funding Company must give
the trustee at least 30 days' prior notice before doing so. The
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trustee will mail the notice of redemption not less than 25 days prior to the
date fixed for redemption of the company preferred securities to the holders of
trust preferred securities as provided under "--Notices."
On the date of redemption of the company preferred securities, so long as UBS
Preferred Funding Company or UBS AG has deposited with Wilmington Trust Company,
the paying agent, on behalf of UBS Preferred Funding Trust the aggregate amount
payable upon redemption of all the company preferred securities held by UBS
Preferred Funding Trust to be redeemed, the paying agent on behalf of UBS
Preferred Funding Trust will irrevocably deposit with The Depositary Trust
Company ("DTC") funds sufficient to pay the redemption price and give DTC
irrevocable instructions to pay the redemption price to the holders of trust
preferred securities to be redeemed. See "Book-Entry Issuance of Trust Preferred
Securities." Once the paying agent has received this deposit, all rights of the
holders of trust preferred securities called for redemption will end, except
their right to receive the redemption price, without interest. If any date fixed
for redemption of the trust preferred securities is not a business day, then the
redemption price will instead be paid on the next business day, except that if
that business day falls in the next calendar year, the redemption price will be
paid on the preceding business day. No interest or other payment will be due as
a result of any such adjustment.
If only some of the outstanding trust preferred securities are to be redeemed,
the trust preferred securities to be redeemed will be selected in accordance
with DTC's procedures. See "Book-Entry Issuance of Trust Preferred
Securities--DTC's Procedures for Notices, Voting and Payments." If the trust
preferred securities do not remain registered in the name of DTC or its nominee
and only some of the outstanding trust preferred securities are to be redeemed,
the trust preferred securities will be redeemed proportionately or selected for
redemption pursuant to the rules of any securities exchange on which the trust
preferred securities are listed at that time. UBS Preferred Funding Company will
promptly notify the registrar and transfer agent for the trust preferred
securities, in writing, of the trust preferred securities selected for
redemption. In addition, for so long as the rules of the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange so require, notice will be given to the Luxembourg Stock Exchange of
trust preferred securities selected for redemption and published in a daily
newspaper of general circulation in Luxembourg (which is expected to be the
Luxembourger Wort).
WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES
Any beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities may withdraw all, but not
less than all, of the company preferred securities represented by such trust
preferred securities by providing a written notice to the trustee, with evidence
of beneficial ownership in form satisfactory to the trustee and providing to UBS
Preferred Funding Company such documents or information as UBS Preferred Funding
Company may request for tax reporting purposes. The holder's notice will also be
deemed to be such beneficial owner's agreement to be subject to the terms of UBS
Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement applicable to the rights of the
holders of company preferred securities.
Within a reasonable period after such a request has been properly made, the
trustee must instruct DTC to reduce the trust preferred securities represented
by the global certificate by the corresponding amount of the company preferred
securities to be so withdrawn by the withdrawing owner. UBS Preferred Funding
Company will issue to the withdrawing owner a certificate representing the
amount of the company preferred securities withdrawn, and the trustee will
reduce the amount of the trust preferred securities represented by the global
certificate accordingly. The company preferred securities will be issued only in
certificated fully-registered form and will not be eligible to be held through
DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream. Under U.S. tax reporting rules, holders of
company preferred securities will thereafter receive an annual Form K-1 instead
of the Form 1099 that holders of trust preferred securities will receive. See
"Certain U.S. Tax Considerations--Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Tax."
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Any holder of company preferred securities may redeposit withdrawn company
preferred securities by delivering to the trustee the certificates for the
company preferred securities to be deposited, which are (i) if required by the
trustee, properly endorsed or accompanied by a properly executed instrument of
transfer or endorsement in form satisfactory to the trustee and in compliance
with the terms of UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement and (ii)
accompanied by all such certifications as may be required by the trustee in its
sole discretion and in accordance with the provisions of the Amended and
Restated Trust Agreement. Within a reasonable period after such deposit is
properly made, the trustee will instruct DTC to increase the amount of the trust
preferred securities represented by the global certificate accordingly.
VOTING RIGHTS
If at any time, the holders of company preferred securities are entitled to vote
under UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement, the trustee will:
- notify the holders of trust preferred securities of such right,
- request specific direction from each holder of trust preferred
securities as to the vote with respect to the company preferred
securities represented by such trust preferred securities, and
- vote the relevant company preferred securities only in accordance with
such specific direction.
Upon receiving notice of any meeting at which the holders of company preferred
securities are entitled to vote, the trustee will, as soon as practicable, mail
to the holders of trust preferred securities a notice as provided under
"--Notices." UBS Preferred Funding Company will provide the form of notice to
the trustee to be forwarded to the holders of trust preferred securities. The
notice will contain:
- all the information that is contained in the notice announcing the
meeting of the company preferred securities,
- a statement that the holders of trust preferred securities will be
entitled, subject to any applicable provision of law, to direct the
trustee specifically as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining
to the number of the company preferred securities represented by their
respective trust preferred securities, and
- a brief description of the manner in which the holders may give such
specific directions.
If the trust receives a written direction from a holder of trust preferred
securities, the trustee will vote, or cause to be voted, the amount of the
company preferred securities represented by such trust preferred securities in
accordance with the instructions set forth in the direction. If the trustee does
not receive specific instructions from the holder of any trust preferred
securities, the trustee will abstain from voting the company preferred
securities represented by those trust preferred securities.
UBS Preferred Funding Company and the trustee may, without the consent of the
holders of the trust preferred securities, enter into one or more agreements
supplemental to the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, in form satisfactory
to the trustee, for any of the following purposes:
- to evidence the succession of another partnership, corporation or other
entity to UBS Preferred Funding Company and the assumption by any such
successor of the covenants of UBS Preferred Funding Company under the
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement,
- to add to the covenants of UBS Preferred Funding Company for the benefit
of the holders of the trust preferred securities, or to surrender any
right or power herein conferred upon UBS Preferred Funding Company,
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- to correct or supplement any provision of the Trust Agreement which may
be defective or inconsistent with any other provision therein,
- to make any other provisions with respect to matters or questions
arising under the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, provided that
any such action does not materially adversely affect the interests of
the holders of the trust preferred securities, or
- to cure any ambiguity or correct any mistake.
Any other amendment or agreement supplemental to the Amended and Restated Trust
Agreement must be in writing and approved by holders of 66 2/3% of the then
outstanding trust preferred securities.
TRANSFER AND ISSUE OF DEFINITIVE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
TRANSFER, ISSUE AND DELIVERY
If trust preferred securities are issued in definitive form ("definitive trust
preferred securities") in the limited circumstances described in "Book-Entry
Issuance of Trust Preferred Securities--Termination of and Changes to Depositary
Arrangements," those trust preferred securities may be transferred in any
whole-number multiples of $1,000 by surrendering the definitive trust preferred
securities certificates together with the form of transfer endorsed on it, duly
completed and executed at the office of the transfer agent. The initial transfer
agent will be Wilmington Trust Company. If only part of a definitive trust
preferred securities certificate is transferred, a new definitive trust
preferred securities certificate representing the securities that are not
transferred will be issued to the transferor within three business days after
the transfer agent receives the certificate. The new certificate representing
the trust preferred securities that were not transferred will be delivered to
the transferor by uninsured mail at the risk of the transferor, to the address
of the transferor that appears in the records of UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
The new certificate representing the trust preferred securities that were
transferred will be sent to the transferee within three business days after the
trustee receives the certificate transferred, by uninsured mail at the risk of
the holder entitled to the trust preferred securities represented by the
certificate, to the address specified in the form of transfer.
FORMALITIES FREE OF CHARGE
Registration of transfers of definitive trust preferred securities will be made
without charge by UBS Preferred Funding Trust, but the transferor must pay any
tax or other governmental charges that may be imposed in relation to the
transfer, together with any indemnity that UBS Preferred Funding Trust, UBS AG
or the transfer agent may require.
CLOSED PERIODS
No holder may require the transfer of the trust preferred securities to be
registered during the period of 15 days ending on the due date for any payment
of principal on the trust preferred securities.
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will not be required to register, or cause others to
register, the transfer of trust preferred securities after such trust preferred
securities have been called for redemption.
REGULATIONS CONCERNING TRANSFER AND REGISTRATION
All transfers of definitive trust preferred securities and entries must be made
as provided in the agency agreement relating to the trust preferred securities.
The provisions of this agreement that govern transfers may be changed by UBS
Preferred Funding Trust with the prior written approval of the trustee.
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REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Wilmington Trust Company will act as registrar and transfer agent for the trust
preferred securities. As long as the trust preferred securities are listed on
the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, UBS Preferred Funding Trust will also maintain a
transfer agent in Luxembourg. The initial Luxembourg transfer agent will be BNP
Paribas.
PAYMENTS AND PAYING AGENT
As long as the trust preferred securities are in book-entry form, payments of
interest and principal on the trust preferred securities will be made to DTC,
which will credit the relevant accounts at DTC on the scheduled payment dates.
The payments of interest and principal will be distributed to participants,
indirect participants and beneficial owners of the trust preferred securities as
described under "Book-Entry Issuance of Trust Preferred Securities--DTC's
Procedures for Notices, Voting and Payments."
If definitive trust preferred securities are issued in the limited circumstances
described above, payments of interest and principal on the trust preferred
securities will be made by check mailed to the address of the holder entitled to
receive the payment, as the address appears in UBS Preferred Funding Trust's
register. Payments of principal on the trust preferred securities will be made
upon surrender of such trust preferred securities at the specified office of the
paying agent.
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will maintain a paying agent with respect to the
trust preferred securities which will initially be Wilmington Trust Company. The
paying agent will be permitted to resign as paying agent upon 30 days' written
notice to the trustee. If Wilmington Trust Company resigns as paying agent, the
trustee will appoint another bank or trust company to act as paying agent. As
long as the trust preferred securities are listed on the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange, UBS Preferred Funding Trust will also maintain a paying agent in
Luxembourg. The initial Luxembourg paying agent will be BNP Paribas.
TERMINATION OF AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST AGREEMENT
The Amended and Restated Trust Agreement will terminate upon the earliest to
occur of the redemption of all of the trust preferred securities, the delivery
of a final distribution of the company preferred securities to the holders of
trust preferred securities, withdrawal of all the company preferred securities
from UBS Preferred Funding Trust (as described under "--Withdrawal of the
Company Preferred Securities") or dissolution of UBS Preferred Funding Trust as
described in the following paragraph.
UBS Preferred Funding Company may instruct the trustee to dissolve UBS Preferred
Funding Trust and distribute the company preferred securities on a pro rata
basis to the holders of trust preferred securities in the case of either a Tax
Event as to UBS Preferred Funding Trust or an Investment Company Act Event as to
UBS Preferred Funding Trust, as each is defined under "Description of Company
Preferred Securities--Redemption."
Any company preferred securities held in definitive fully registered form will
not be eligible to be held through DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream.
EXPENSES OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING TRUST
All charges or expenses of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, including the charges
and expenses of the trustee, will be paid by the Stamford branch of UBS AG,
except that, if the trustee incurs fees, charges or expenses, for which it is
not otherwise liable under the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement, at the
request of a holder of trust preferred securities or other person, such holder
or other person will be liable for such fees, charges and expenses.
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RESIGNATION AND REMOVAL OF THE TRUSTEE
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will at all times have a trustee that is a bank that
has its principal place of business in the State of Delaware and a combined
capital and surplus of $50,000,000. If the trustee ceases to be eligible, it
must resign.
The trustee may resign as trustee under the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement
at any time by giving notice of its resignation to UBS Preferred Funding
Company. The trustee may be removed by UBS Preferred Funding Company at any time
by notice of such removal delivered to the trustee. Any resignation or removal
of the trustee will take effect upon the appointment of a qualified successor
trustee and the successor's acceptance of such appointment.
If the trustee shall resign or be removed, UBS Preferred Funding Company shall,
within 45 days after the delivery of the notice of resignation or removal, as
the case may be, appoint a successor trustee, which shall be a bank or trust
company, or an affiliate of a bank or trust company, having its principal office
in the State of Delaware and having a combined capital and surplus of at least
$50,000,000.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE TRUSTEE
Wilmington Trust Company is the trustee. The trustee is required to perform only
those duties that are specifically set forth in the Amended and Restated Trust
Agreement, except when a default has occurred and is continuing with respect to
the trust preferred securities. After a default, the trustee must exercise the
same degree of care a prudent person would exercise under the circumstances in
the conduct of his or her own affairs. Subject to these requirements, the
trustee is under no obligation to exercise any of the powers vested in it by the
Amended and Restated Trust Agreement at the request of any holder of trust
preferred securities, unless the holder offers the trustee reasonable indemnity
against the costs, expenses and liabilities that might be incurred by exercising
those powers.
NOTICES
Notices to the holders of trust preferred securities will be given by delivery
of the relevant notice to DTC, Euroclear, Clearstream and any other relevant
securities clearing system for communication by each of them to entitled
participants, and, as long as the trust preferred securities are listed on one
or more stock exchanges and the rules of such stock exchange(s) so require,
notices will also be published in the manner that the rules of such stock
exchange(s) may require. In addition, notices will be published in one English
language daily newspaper of general circulation in London (which is expected to
be the Financial Times) and, for as long as the rules of the Luxembourg Stock
Exchange so require, in a daily newspaper of general circulation in Luxembourg
(which is expected to be the Luxembourger Wort).
If the trust preferred securities are no longer held in the name of DTC or its
nominee, notice to the holders of trust preferred securities will also be mailed
by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the holders' addresses appearing in the
records of UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
GOVERNING LAW
The Trust Agreement and the trust preferred securities are governed by the laws
of the State of Delaware.
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Description of Company Preferred Securities
UBS Preferred Funding Company will issue the company preferred securities under
the terms of its Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement. The
following summary of the material terms and provisions of the company preferred
securities is not complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by
reference to the LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company and the Delaware
Limited Liability Company Act. We have filed a copy of the LLC Agreement of UBS
Preferred Funding Company as an exhibit to the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part.
GENERAL
The company preferred securities are preferred limited liability company
interests in UBS Preferred Funding Company, the terms of which are set forth in
UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement.
The company preferred securities are intended to provide holders with rights to
distributions and redemption and liquidation payments that are similar to those
to which holders would be entitled if they had purchased the most senior ranking
noncumulative perpetual preferred shares issued directly by UBS AG that have
financial terms equivalent to those of the company preferred securities.
When issued, the company preferred securities will be validly issued, and no
additional payments will be required for such securities to represent limited
liability company interests in UBS Preferred Funding Company. Holders of company
preferred securities will have no preemptive rights with respect to any other
securities of UBS Preferred Funding Company. The company preferred securities
will not be convertible into company common securities or any other interests in
UBS Preferred Funding Company and will not be subject to any sinking fund or
other obligation of UBS Preferred Funding Company for their repurchase or
retirement.
The company preferred securities will be issued in certificated form only in
denominations of $1,000 liquidation preference and whole-number multiples of
$1,000. The aggregate liquidation preference of the company preferred securities
offered pursuant to this prospectus is $1,500,000,000.
UBS Preferred Funding Company has the power to create and issue additional
preferred limited liability company interests (i) that are junior to the company
preferred securities as to payment of dividends and payments of amounts upon
dissolution, liquidation or winding up of UBS Preferred Funding Company
("company junior securities") or (ii) that are on a parity with the company
preferred securities as to those payments ("company parity preferred
securities"). As long as any company preferred securities remain outstanding, no
company parity preferred securities may be issued unless the holders of at least
66 2/3% of the outstanding company preferred securities and company parity
preferred securities, if any (based on the aggregate liquidation preference),
voting together as a single class, approve or unless the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee is amended so that such company parity preferred securities benefit
from the UBS AG subordinated guarantee in the same manner as the company
preferred securities without any adverse effect on the holders of company
preferred securities. See "--Voting Rights."
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company will preclude UBS Preferred
Funding Company from issuing, without the consent of each holder of company
preferred securities, any company parity preferred securities or any other
classes or series of equity securities that are senior to the company preferred
securities as to dividend rights or rights upon dissolution, liquidation or
winding up of UBS Preferred Funding Company.
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DIVIDENDS
GENERAL
Dividends on the company preferred securities will be payable from the date of
initial issuance on a noncumulative basis, semi-annually in arrears on April 1
and October 1 of each year through October 2010 and thereafter quarterly in
arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 each year (each a "dividend
payment date") for the dividend period then ending, but only if UBS Preferred
Funding Company has legally available funds for such purpose and satisfies the
other qualifications described below. Each period from and including a dividend
payment date or the date of initial issuance, as applicable, to but not
including the next dividend payment date is a "dividend period".
Dividends will be payable on the liquidation preference:
- for each dividend period through the dividend period ending on the
dividend payment date in October 2010, at a fixed rate per annum equal to
8.622% (calculated on the basis of a year of twelve 30-day months), and
- for each dividend period commencing on such dividend payment date and
thereafter, at a floating rate per annum equal to 3.07% above three-month
LIBOR (calculated on the basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a
360-day year).
Dividends will be mandatorily due and payable on a dividend payment date with
respect to the related dividend period and special dividends will be mandatorily
due and payable on other dates in the circumstances described under "--Mandatory
Dividends," except that dividends will never be mandatorily due and payable or
be paid when the capital limitation (described below under "--Capital
Limitation") applies. If dividends are neither mandatorily due and payable on a
dividend payment date nor prohibited by application of the capital limitation,
then:
- payment of dividends on the company preferred securities will be limited
by UBS AG's available distributable profits (see "--Distributable Profits
Limitation"), and
- if UBS AG delivers, on or before the tenth business day immediately
preceding the dividend payment date, an instruction (a "no dividend
instruction") to UBS Preferred Funding Company not to pay dividends on
that dividend payment date or to pay less than full dividends on that
dividend payment date, dividends payable on the related dividend payment
date will be limited as provided in the no dividend instruction (see
"--No Dividend Instruction").
If any dividends will be payable on the company preferred securities on a day
that is not a business day, those dividends will instead be paid on the next
business day. No interest or other payment will be due as a result of any such
adjustment.
LIBOR, with respect to a determination date (as defined below), means the rate
(expressed as a percentage per annum) for deposits in U.S. dollars for a
three-month period commencing on the second London banking day (as defined
below) immediately following that determination date that appears on Telerate
Page 3750 (as defined below) as of 11:00 a.m. (London time) on that
determination date. If such rate does not appear on Telerate Page 3750, LIBOR
will be determined on the basis of the rates which deposits in U.S. dollars for
a three-month period commencing on the second London banking day immediately
following that determination date and in a principal amount of not less than
$1,000,000 are offered to prime banks in the London interbank market by four
major banks in the London interbank market selected by the calculation agent (as
defined below), after consultation with UBS Preferred Funding Company, at
approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on that determination date.
The calculation agent will request the principal London office of each of such
banks to provide a quotation at its rate. If at least two such quotations are
provided, LIBOR with respect to that determination date will be the arithmetic
mean of such quotations. If fewer than two quotations are provided, LIBOR with
respect to that determination date will be the arithmetic mean of the rates
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quoted by three major money center banks in New York City selected by the
calculation agent, after consultation with UBS Preferred Funding Company, at
approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on that determination date for
loans in U.S. dollars to leading European banks for a three-month period
commencing on the second London banking day immediately following that
determination date and in a principal amount of not less than $1,000,000.
However, if the banks selected by the calculation agent to provide quotations
are not quoting as described in this paragraph, LIBOR for the applicable period
will be the same as LIBOR as determined on the previous determination date.
As used in this prospectus:
"calculation agent" means the London branch of UBS AG.
"determination date" for a dividend period or interest period (as
applicable) means two London banking days preceding the first day of that
dividend period or interest period (as applicable).
"London banking day" means a day on which dealings in deposits in U.S.
dollars are transacted in the London interbank market.
"Telerate Page 3750" means the display designated as "Page 3750" on the
Bridge/Telerate Service (or such other page as may replace Page 3750) on
that service or such other service or services as may be nominated by the
British Bankers' Association as the information vendor for the purpose of
displaying London interbank offered rates for U.S. dollar deposits.
All percentages resulting from any calculations on the company preferred
securities will be rounded, if necessary, to the nearest one hundred-thousandth
of a percentage point, with five one-millionths of a percentage point rounded
upward (e.g., 9.876545% (or .09876545) being rounded to 9.87655% (or .0987655)),
and all dollar amounts used in or resulting from such calculation will be
rounded to the nearest cent (with one-half cent being rounded upward).
MANDATORY DIVIDENDS
UBS Preferred Funding Company will be required to pay dividends on the company
preferred securities in three circumstances, as follows:
(i) If UBS AG declares or pays dividends or makes any other payment or
distribution on any UBS AG junior obligations, and provided that the
capital limitation does not apply, then UBS Preferred Funding Company
will be required to pay full dividends on the company preferred
securities during the one-year period beginning on and including the
earlier of the date on which such dividend was declared or the date on
which such dividend or other payment was made.
(ii) If UBS AG or any of its subsidiaries redeems, repurchases or
otherwise acquires any UBS AG parity securities or UBS AG junior
obligations for any consideration, except by conversion into or
exchange for shares of UBS AG or UBS AG junior obligations and except
as described below (and provided that the capital limitation does not
apply), then UBS Preferred Funding Company will be required to pay
dividends on the company preferred securities during the one-year
period beginning on and including the date on which such redemption,
repurchase or other acquisition occurred.
(iii) If (x) UBS AG or any of its subsidiaries pays any dividends or makes
any other payment or distribution on any UBS AG parity securities on
any date and (y) during the relevant period (as defined below) ending
on and including that date there occurred a dividend payment date as
to which UBS Preferred Funding Company paid no dividends or less than
full dividends on the company preferred securities, and provided that
the capital limitation does not apply, then on that date UBS
Preferred Funding Company will be required to pay a special dividend
on
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the company preferred securities. The special dividend will be payable
on that date whether or not that date is otherwise a dividend payment
date and, if it is a dividend payment date, will be in addition to any
other dividends required to be paid on that dividend payment date. The
special dividend will be in an amount that, when taken together with
dividends previously paid on the company preferred securities during the
relevant period, represents the same proportion of full dividends on the
company preferred securities for all dividend payment dates during the
relevant period that the dividend on UBS AG parity securities paid
during that relevant period bears to full dividends on such UBS AG
parity securities for that relevant period.
Notwithstanding paragraph (ii) above, UBS Preferred Funding Company will not be
required to pay dividends solely as a result of:
- repurchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of UBS AG parity
securities or UBS AG junior obligations in connection with any
employment contract, benefit plan or other similar arrangement with or
for the benefit of any one or more employees, officers, directors or
consultants, in connection with a dividend reinvestment or shareholder
share purchase plan or in connection with the issuance of UBS AG parity
securities or UBS AG junior obligations (or securities convertible into
or exercisable for such UBS AG parity securities or UBS AG junior
obligations) as consideration in an acquisition transaction,
- market-making in the UBS AG parity securities or UBS AG junior
obligations as part of the securities business of UBS AG or any of its
subsidiaries,
- the purchase of fractional interests in UBS AG parity securities or UBS
AG junior obligations pursuant to the conversion or exchange provisions
of such UBS AG parity securities or UBS AG junior obligations or the
security being converted or exchanged,
- any declaration of a dividend in connection with any shareholder's
rights plan, or the issuance of rights, shares or other property under
any shareholder's rights plan, or the redemption or repurchase of rights
pursuant to any such plan, or
- any dividend in the form of shares, warrants, options or other rights
where the dividend shares or the shares issuable upon exercise of such
warrants, options or other rights are the same shares as that on which
the dividend is being paid or ranks equally with or junior to such
shares.
Any dividend payment date or other date on which dividends on the company
preferred securities are required to be paid as described in clause (i), (ii) or
(iii) of the second paragraph above is a "mandatory dividend payment date." The
amount of dividends required to be paid on any mandatory dividend payment date
(after giving effect to the capital limitation, if applicable) is called the
"mandatory dividend payment amount." If a dividend payment date or other date is
a mandatory dividend payment date, UBS Preferred Funding Company will be
required to pay the mandatory dividend payment amount as dividends on that date
whether or not there are available distributable profits and whether or not
interest is paid on the subordinated notes.
For purposes of this prospectus:
"UBS AG junior obligations" means (i) ordinary shares of UBS AG, (ii) each
class of preferred or preference shares or similar securities of UBS AG
that ranks junior to the most senior ranking preferred or preference shares
or similar securities of UBS AG, and (iii) any indebtedness, guarantee or
support agreement or similar undertaking of UBS AG in respect of any
subsidiary securities that rank junior to the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee.
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"UBS AG parity securities" means (i) each class of preferred or preference
shares or similar securities of UBS AG that ranks equally with the most
senior ranking preferred or preference shares or similar securities of UBS
AG and (ii) any securities issued by any subsidiaries of UBS AG and
entitled to the benefit of any guarantee or support agreement or similar
undertaking of UBS AG that ranks equally with the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee.
"relevant period" means (i) in the case of UBS AG parity securities that
pay dividends less frequently than semi-annually, one year and (ii) in the
case of UBS AG parity securities that pay dividends semi-annually or more
frequently than semi-annually, six months (in each case ending on or
including the date on which the related dividend on a parity security is
paid but not including the corresponding day in the month that is twelve or
six months prior thereto).
CAPITAL LIMITATION
The prohibition on the payment of dividends on the company preferred securities
as described below is called the "capital limitation."
Unless the Swiss Federal Banking Commission expressly permits otherwise, UBS
Preferred Funding Company will not pay dividends on the company preferred
securities on any dividend payment date (whether or not it is a mandatory
dividend payment date) if on such date UBS AG is not in compliance, or because
of a distribution by UBS AG or any of its subsidiaries of profits of UBS AG
(including a payment of dividends on the company preferred securities) would not
be in compliance, with the Swiss Federal Banking Commission's minimum capital
adequacy requirements applicable to UBS AG as then in effect. For a discussion
of UBS's capital resources relative to applicable guidelines, see
"UBS--Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Capital Resources."
DISTRIBUTABLE PROFITS LIMITATION
The limitation or prohibition on the payment of dividends on the company
preferred securities as described below is called the "distributable profits
limitation." The distributable profits limitation will not limit or prohibit
payment of mandatory dividends on a mandatory dividend payment date. The effect
of the distributable profits limitation is to limit the amount of non-mandatory
dividends that UBS Preferred Funding Company may pay on the company preferred
securities to the amount of dividends that UBS AG would have been legally able
to pay on such securities had they been issued directly by UBS AG as
non-cumulative preference shares of UBS AG.
On or before the dividend payment date in April of each year, UBS AG will
deliver a certificate to UBS Preferred Funding Company (a "distributable profits
limitation certificate") specifying:
- the distributable profits (as defined below) of UBS AG for the financial
year ending on the preceding December 31, and
- the available distributable profits (as defined below) for payment of
dividends on the company preferred securities on the dividend payment
dates in the then current year.
Unless UBS Preferred Funding Company is required to pay mandatory dividends:
- the aggregate amount of dividends on the company preferred securities
that UBS Preferred Funding Company may pay on the dividend payment date
in April of the current year may not exceed the lesser of full dividends
and the available distributable profits set forth in such distributable
profits limitation certificate, and
- the aggregate amount of dividends on the company preferred securities
that UBS Preferred Funding Company may pay on any subsequent dividend
payment date in the current year (or in January of the following year in
the case of dividend payment dates occurring after October
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2010) may not exceed the lesser of full dividends and the remaining
amount of such available distributable profits (after giving effect to
the payment of dividends pursuant to this bullet point or the bullet
point immediately above).
For purposes of this prospectus:
"distributable profits" means, for any financial year of UBS AG, profit
that may be distributed in accordance with Swiss law then applicable.
Currently, for any financial year of UBS AG, distributable profits are
equal to profit brought forward, plus profit for the period, minus
appropriation to general statutory reserve, plus other reserves, each as
shown in the audited unconsolidated balance sheet and statement of
appropriation of retained earnings of UBS AG and as determined in
accordance with accounting standards applicable under Swiss law. The
"appropriation to general statutory reserve" is equal to up to 5% of annual
profit to the extent the general reserves of UBS AG do not equal 20% of the
paid-in share capital plus 10% of the amount distributed as a dividend from
profit for the period in excess of 5% of the par value of the UBS common
shares. UBS AG's distributable profits for 1999 were approximately CHF 12
billion.
"available distributable profits" means, for any financial year of UBS AG:
- if there are no UBS AG parity securities outstanding, distributable
profits for the immediately preceding financial year of UBS AG, and
- if there are UBS AG parity securities outstanding, then an amount
determined as the product of:
(x) distributable profits for the immediately preceding financial year
of UBS AG, and
(y) a ratio (I) the numerator of which is the aggregate amount of full
dividends on the company preferred securities to be paid on the
dividend payment dates that occur during the then current financial
year (but excluding dividends paid on January of the current year
and including dividends to be paid on January of the following
year, in the case of calculations occurring after October 2010) and
(II) the denominator of which is equal to the amount determined
pursuant to clause (I) plus the aggregate amount of full dividends
on the UBS AG parity securities to be paid on dividend payment
dates which occur during the then current financial year.
NO DIVIDEND INSTRUCTION
Except for the mandatory dividend payment amounts required to be paid on
mandatory dividend payment dates:
- dividends on the company preferred securities will not be payable on a
dividend payment date if, on or before the tenth business day
immediately preceding such dividend payment date, UBS AG delivers a no
dividend instruction to UBS Preferred Funding Company instructing it not
to pay dividends on that dividend payment date, and
- if, on or before the tenth business day immediately preceding such
dividend payment date, UBS AG delivers a no dividend instruction to UBS
Preferred Funding Company limiting but not prohibiting the payment of
dividends on such dividend payment date, dividends on the company
preferred securities will be payable on that dividend payment date only
to the extent permitted by such no dividend instruction.
If a no dividend instruction is given, then UBS Preferred Funding Company must
promptly give notice to the holders of company preferred securities in the
manner described under "--Notices" of the fact
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that it has received a no dividend instruction and the amount of dividends, if
any, that will be paid on the related dividend payment date.
ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS
If UBS Preferred Funding Company or UBS Preferred Funding Trust is required to
withhold any taxes, duties or other governmental charges with respect to any
dividend payment on the trust preferred securities or the company preferred
securities, UBS Preferred Funding Company will be required to pay, as additional
amounts included in the dividend payment (and UBS AG will be required to include
in any related payment made by it under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee), an
amount sufficient that the net amount received by the holder of company
preferred securities or trust preferred securities, as applicable, after the
withholding, will not be less than the dividend payment amount. However, UBS
Preferred Funding Company will not be required to pay any such additional
amounts to the extent that the taxes, duties or other governmental charges are
imposed or levied by Switzerland or the Cayman Islands because the holder or
beneficial owner of trust preferred securities or company preferred securities:
- has some connection with Switzerland or the Cayman Islands, as
applicable, other than being a holder or beneficial owner of those trust
preferred securities or company preferred securities, or
- has not made a declaration of non-residence in, or other lack of
connection with, Switzerland or the Cayman Islands, as applicable, or
any similar claim for exemption, if UBS Preferred Funding Company has
given the beneficial owner of those trust preferred securities or
company preferred securities or its nominee at least 60 days' prior
notice of an opportunity to make the declaration or claim.
RANKING AND LIQUIDATION PREFERENCE
The company preferred securities ordinarily will rank senior to the company
common securities as to the payment of dividends. However, UBS AG has the right
to shift the dividend preference of the company preferred securities to the
company common securities on any dividend payment date to the extent that the
mandatory dividend payment amount then required to be paid as dividends on the
company preferred securities (if any) is less than full dividends on the company
preferred securities. If UBS AG shifts the dividend preference to the company
common securities, the interest payment received by UBS Preferred Funding
Company on the subordinated notes will be returned as dividends to UBS AG, as
the holder of company common securities, before any dividends are paid on the
company preferred securities.
As long as any company preferred securities are outstanding, UBS AG will agree
in UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement that it will take no voluntary
action to cause UBS Preferred Funding Company to dissolve or liquidate unless
UBS AG also liquidates. UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement will
provide that UBS Preferred Funding Company will be liquidated if UBS AG is
liquidated.
If UBS Preferred Funding Company dissolves, liquidates or winds up, then after
the claims of any creditors of UBS Preferred Funding Company are satisfied, the
holders of company preferred securities will be entitled to receive, before any
distribution of assets is made to the holders of company common securities or
any other class of shares ranking junior to the company preferred securities
upon liquidation, liquidating distributions in respect of the company preferred
securities in the amount of:
- the liquidation preference of the company preferred securities, plus
- an amount equal to unpaid dividends, if any, on the company preferred
securities with respect to the current dividend period accrued on a
daily basis to the date of liquidation, plus
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- an amount equal to unpaid definitive dividends for any prior dividend
period, without interest and without accumulation of unpaid
nondefinitive dividends for any prior dividend period.
For purposes of this prospectus:
"definitive dividends" means, as to a dividend payment date and related
dividend period, dividends that are due and payable because (i) they are not
limited by the capital limitation and (ii) either (x) they are mandatory
dividends or (y) a no dividend instruction was not delivered and they are
not limited by the distributable profit limitation.
"nondefinitive dividends" means, as to a dividend payment date and related
dividend period, dividends that are not definitive dividends.
If UBS AG is liquidated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, (i) UBS Preferred
Funding Company will be liquidated and (ii) under the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement, the holders of company preferred securities (whether
through UBS Preferred Funding Trust or as direct holders who have withdrawn
their company preferred securities from UBS Preferred Funding Trust) will have a
claim entitling them to substantially the same liquidating distributions in the
liquidation of UBS AG that they would have been entitled to if they had
purchased preferred shares of UBS AG having an aggregate liquidation preference
equal to the aggregate liquidation preference of the company preferred
securities and bearing dividends at the rate of dividends applicable to the
company preferred securities. The UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement and
UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement, taken together, will provide that
the holders of company preferred securities may not receive liquidating
distributions in a liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Company and payments
under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee that, taken together, exceed the
liquidating distributions to which they would have been entitled had they
instead owned preferred shares of UBS AG with equivalent terms as described
above.
VOTING RIGHTS
Except as expressly required by applicable law, or except as indicated below,
the holders of company preferred securities will not be entitled to vote. If the
holders of company preferred securities are entitled to vote as indicated below,
each $1,000 liquidation preference of the company preferred securities will be
entitled to one vote on matters on which the holders of company preferred
securities are entitled to vote.
If at any time the aggregate of unpaid dividends equals or exceeds an amount
equal to three semi-annual dividend payments, the holders of company preferred
securities and any company parity preferred securities, voting together as a
single class, will have the exclusive right to elect two additional directors of
their choosing. Holders of a majority (based on the aggregate liquidation
preference) of the company preferred securities and any company parity preferred
securities may exercise this right by written consent or at a meeting of such
holders called for such purpose. This right will continue either until all
unpaid dividends have been paid in full or until full dividends have been paid
on the company preferred securities for two consecutive dividend periods. While
this right continues, any vacancy in the office of the additional directors may
be filled only by the holders of company preferred securities and company parity
preferred securities voting as described above.
UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement will provide that a meeting will
be called at the request of holders of 25% (based on the aggregate liquidation
preference) of the company preferred securities and any company parity preferred
securities.
As long as any company preferred securities are outstanding, UBS Preferred
Funding Company may not, without the consent or vote of holders of at least
66 2/3% of the outstanding company preferred
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securities and company parity preferred securities, if any (based on the
aggregate liquidation preference), voting together as a single class:
- change or remove any provision of UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC
Agreement (including the terms of the company preferred securities),
issue any company parity preferred securities, redeem or repurchase any
company common securities, or consent to a change in the booking
location of the issuance of the subordinated notes to a branch or other
office of UBS AG other than the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG, in each
case, if such action would materially and adversely affect the rights,
preferences, powers or privileges of the company preferred securities
and such company parity preferred securities,
- to the fullest extent permitted by law, liquidate, dissolve or terminate
UBS Preferred Funding Company without the concurrent liquidation of UBS
AG,
- amend or modify UBS Preferred Funding Company's investment policies, or
- merge, convert, consolidate, reorganize or effect any other business
combination involving UBS Preferred Funding Company, unless the
resulting entity will have no class or series of equity securities
either authorized or outstanding that ranks ahead of the company
preferred securities as to dividends or as to the distribution of assets
upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up, except the same number of
shares of such equity securities with the same preferences, conversion
or other rights, voting powers, restrictions, limitations as to
dividends or other distributions, qualifications or terms or conditions
or redemption as the shares of equity securities of UBS Preferred
Funding Company that are authorized and outstanding immediately prior to
such transaction, and each holder of company preferred securities
immediately prior to such transaction shall receive securities with the
same preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers,
restrictions, limitations as to dividends or other distributions,
qualifications or terms or conditions or redemption of the resulting
entity as the company preferred securities held by such holder
immediately prior to the transaction.
As long as any company preferred securities are outstanding, UBS Preferred
Funding Company may not, without the consent of the holders of each outstanding
company preferred security, authorize, create or increase the authorized amount
of, or issue any class or series of, any equity securities of UBS Preferred
Funding Company, or any warrants, options or other rights convertible or
exchangeable into any class or series of any equity securities of UBS Preferred
Funding Company, ranking prior to the company preferred securities, either as to
dividend rights or rights on dissolution, liquidation or winding up of UBS
Preferred Funding Company.
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, without consent of any holder of company
preferred securities, UBS AG may amend or supplement the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement to correct or supplement any provision in the UBS AG
Subordinated Guarantee Agreement which may be defective or inconsistent with any
other provision therein, or to make any other provisions with respect to matters
or questions arising under the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement, so long
as any such action shall not materially adversely affect the interests of the
holders of company preferred securities. See "Description of UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee--Amendments."
Notwithstanding the foregoing, without the consent of any holder of company
preferred securities, UBS AG may amend or supplement the UBS Preferred Funding
Company's LLC Agreement:
- to correct or supplement any provision in the UBS Preferred Funding
Company's LLC Agreement which may be defective or inconsistent with any
other provision therein, or to make any other provisions with respect to
matters or questions arising under the UBS Preferred Funding Company's
LLC Agreement, so long as any such action shall not materially adversely
affect the interests of the holders of company preferred securities, or
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- to cure any ambiguity or correct any mistake.
REDEMPTION
The company preferred securities may not be redeemed before the dividend payment
date scheduled to occur in October 2010 unless a Tax Event, an Investment
Company Act Event or a Capital Event occurs, in which case UBS Preferred Funding
Company may redeem the company preferred securities in whole (but not in part)
at any time on not less than 30 nor more than 60 days' notice. On or after the
dividend payment date regularly scheduled to occur in October 2010, UBS
Preferred Funding Company may redeem the company preferred securities on any
dividend payment date for cash, in whole or in part, on not less than 30 nor
more than 60 days' notice.
The redemption price for such redemptions on or after the regularly scheduled
dividend payment date in October 2010 will be:
- 100% of the liquidation preference of the company preferred securities
being redeemed, plus
- an amount equal to unpaid dividends, if any, on the company preferred
securities with respect to the current dividend period (whether or not
declared) accrued on a daily basis to the date fixed for redemption, plus
- an amount equal to unpaid definitive dividends for any prior dividend
period, without interest and without accumulation of unpaid nondefinitive
dividends for any prior dividend period.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will also have the right to redeem the company
preferred securities in whole (but not in part) at any time prior to the
dividend payment date regularly scheduled to occur in October 2010, upon the
occurrence of a Tax Event, an Investment Company Act Event or a Capital Event.
The redemption price for a redemption arising out of a Tax Event resulting from
a Change in Tax Law (as defined below) and relating to the:
- imposition of tax on UBS Preferred Funding Trust or UBS Funding Company,
or
- the imposition of withholding tax on UBS Preferred Funding Company's
payment of dividends on the company preferred securities, on UBS
Preferred Funding Trust's payment of dividends on the trust preferred
securities, on UBS AG's payment of interest on the subordinated notes or
on UBS AG's payment under the subordinated guarantee
(which are the events described in clauses (A), (B) and (C) of the definition of
"Tax Event") will be the redemption price described above for optional
redemptions. Otherwise, the redemption price for such redemptions will be:
- the Make Whole Amount (as defined below), plus
- an amount equal to unpaid dividends, if any, on the company preferred
securities with respect to the current dividend period (whether or not
declared) accrued on a daily basis to the date fixed for redemption,
plus
- an amount equal to unpaid definitive dividends for any prior dividend
period, without interest and without accumulation of unpaid
nondefinitive dividends for any prior dividend period.
UBS Preferred Funding Company will have until the dividend payment date
regularly scheduled to occur in October 2010 after the occurrence of a Tax
Event, an Investment Company Act Event or a Capital Event to exercise its right
to redeem the company preferred securities.
Any redemption of the company preferred securities must comply with applicable
regulatory requirements, including the prior approval of the Swiss Federal
Banking Commission if then required under applicable guidelines or policies of
the Swiss Federal Banking Commission. The Swiss Federal
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Banking Commission in its discretion may impose conditions on its approval of
any proposed redemption of the company preferred securities. If dividends on any
company preferred securities are unpaid, no company preferred securities may be
redeemed unless all outstanding company preferred securities are redeemed, and
UBS Preferred Funding Company may not purchase or otherwise acquire any company
preferred securities, except pursuant to a purchase or exchange offer made on
the same terms to the holders of all outstanding company preferred securities.
The company preferred securities will not be subject to any sinking fund or
mandatory redemption and will not be convertible into any other securities of
UBS Preferred Funding Company or any securities of UBS AG.
As long as any company preferred securities are outstanding, other company
parity preferred securities may not be redeemed or repurchased unless UBS
Preferred Funding Company concurrently redeems an approximately equal proportion
of the aggregate liquidation preference of the outstanding company preferred
securities or each rating agency then rating the company preferred securities
informs UBS Preferred Funding Company in writing that the redemption or
repurchase of such company parity preferred securities would not result in a
reduction or withdrawal of the rating then assigned by that rating agency to the
company preferred securities.
If fewer than all outstanding company preferred securities are to be redeemed,
the amount of the company preferred securities to be redeemed will be determined
by the board of directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company, and the securities
to be redeemed will be determined by lot or pro rata as the board of directors
in its sole discretion determines to be equitable. UBS Preferred Funding Company
will promptly notify the registrar and transfer agent for the company preferred
securities in writing of the securities selected for redemption and, in the case
of any partial redemption, the liquidation preference to be redeemed.
Any company preferred securities redeemed will be canceled. There will be no
prescription period in respect of uncollected dividends on the company preferred
securities.
As used in this prospectus:
"administrative action" means any judicial decision, official
administrative pronouncement, published or private ruling, regulatory
procedure, notice or announcement (including any notice or announcement of
intent to adopt such procedures or regulations) by any legislative body,
court, governmental authority or regulatory body having appropriate
jurisdiction.
"Capital Event" means the determination by UBS AG after consultation with
the Swiss Federal Banking Commission that the company preferred securities
cannot be included in calculating the Tier 1 capital of UBS AG on a
consolidated basis.
"Change in Tax Law" means the receipt by UBS AG of an opinion of a
nationally recognized law firm or other tax advisor (which may be an
accounting firm) in Switzerland, the United States or the Cayman Islands,
as appropriate, experienced in such matters to the effect that an event of
the type described in clause (A), (B) or (C) of the definition of "Tax
Event" has occurred or will occur as a result of (i) any amendment to,
clarification of, or change (including any announced prospective change)
in, the laws or treaties (or any regulations under any laws or treaties) of
the United States, Switzerland or the Cayman Islands or any political
subdivision or taxing authority of or in the United States, Switzerland or
the Cayman Islands affecting taxation or (ii) any administrative action or
any amendment to, clarification of, or change in the official position of
or UBS AG interpretation of any administrative action or any interpretation
or pronouncement that provides for a position with respect to any
administrative action that differs from the previously generally accepted
position, in each case, by any legislative body, court, governmental
authority or regulatory body, regardless of the manner in which such
amendment, clarification, change,
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interpretation or pronouncement is made known, which amendment,
clarification, change or administrative action is effective or which
interpretation or pronouncement is announced on or after the date of
issuance of the company preferred securities.
"Investment Company Act Event" means the receipt by UBS AG of an opinion of
a nationally recognized law firm in the United States experienced in such
matters to the effect that there is more than an insubstantial risk that
UBS Preferred Funding Company or UBS Preferred Funding Trust is an
"investment company" within the meaning of the Investment Company Act of
1940.
"Make Whole Amount" as applied to a redemption of the company preferred
securities means the greater of (i) 100% of the liquidation preference of
the company preferred securities and (ii) as determined by a quotation
agent (as defined below), the sum of the present value of the liquidation
preference of the company preferred securities together with the present
values of scheduled payments of dividends accrued from the date of
redemption to the dividend payment date in October 2010 (the "remaining
life"), in each case discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual
basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the
adjusted treasury rate.
For purposes of determining the Make Whole Amount:
"adjusted treasury rate" means, with respect to any redemption date, the
treasury rate plus .75.
"comparable treasury issue" means with respect to any redemption date
the United States Treasury security selected by the quotation agent as
having a maturity comparable to the remaining life that would be
utilized, at the time of selection and in accordance with customary
financial practice, in pricing new issues of corporate debt securities
of comparable maturity to the remaining life. If no United States
Treasury security has a maturity that is within a period from three
months before to three months after the interest payment date and
dividend payment date in October 2010, the two most closely
corresponding United States Treasury securities will be used as the
comparable treasury issue, and the treasury rate will be interpolated or
extrapolated on a straight-line basis, rounding to the nearest month
using such securities.
"comparable treasury price" means (A) the average of five reference
treasury dealer quotations for such redemption date, after excluding the
highest and lowest of such reference treasury dealer quotations, or (B)
if the quotation agent obtains fewer than five such reference treasury
dealer quotations, the average of all such quotations.
"quotation agent" means UBS Warburg LLC and its successors, except that
if UBS Warburg LLC ceases to be a primary U.S. Government securities
dealer in New York City (a "primary treasury dealer"), UBS Preferred
Funding Company will designate another primary treasury dealer.
"reference treasury dealer" means (i) the quotation agent and (ii) any
other primary treasury dealer selected by the quotation agent after
consultation with UBS Preferred Funding Company.
"reference treasury dealer quotations" means, with respect to each
reference treasury dealer and any redemption date, the average, as
determined by the quotation agent, of the bid and asked prices for the
comparable treasury issue (expressed in each case as a percentage of its
principal amount) quoted in writing to the quotation agent by such
reference treasury dealer at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the third
business day preceding such redemption date.
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"treasury rate" means (i) the yield, under the heading which represents
the average for the week immediately prior to the redemption date,
appearing in the most recently published statistical release designated
"H.15(519)" or any successor publication which is published weekly by
the Federal Reserve and which establishes yields on actively traded
United States Treasury securities adjusted to constant maturity under
the caption "Treasury Constant Maturities," for the maturity
corresponding to the remaining life (or, if no maturity is within three
months before or after the remaining life, yields for the two published
maturities most closely corresponding to the remaining life will be
determined and the treasury rate will be interpolated or extrapolated
from such yields on a straight-line basis, rounding to the nearest
month) or (ii) if such release (or any successor release) is not
published during the week preceding the calculation date or does not
contain such yields, the rate per annum equal to the semi-annual
equivalent yield to maturity of the comparable treasury issue,
calculated using a price for the comparable treasury issue (expressed as
a percentage of its principal amount) equal to the comparable treasury
price for such redemption date. The treasury rate will be calculated on
the third business day preceding the redemption date.
"Tax Event" means the receipt by UBS AG of an opinion of a nationally recognized
law firm or other tax advisor (which may be an accounting firm) in Switzerland
or the United States, as appropriate, experienced in such matters to the effect
that there is more than an insubstantial risk that (A) UBS Preferred Funding
Company or UBS Preferred Funding Trust is or will be subject to more than a de
minimis amount of additional taxes, duties or other governmental charges, (B)
UBS AG is or will be required to pay any additional amounts in respect of any
taxes, duties or other governmental charges with respect to payments of interest
or principal on the subordinated notes and with respect to any payments on the
trust preferred securities, (C) UBS Preferred Funding Company is or will be
required to pay any additional amounts in respect of any taxes, duties or other
governmental charges with respect to payments of dividends on the company
preferred securities or UBS Preferred Funding Trust is or will be required to
pay any additional amounts in respect of any taxes, duties or other governmental
charges with respect to distributions on the trust preferred securities, or (D)
the treatment of any of UBS Preferred Funding Company's items of income, gain,
loss, deduction or expense, or the treatment of any item of income, gain, loss,
deduction or expense of UBS AG related to the subordinated notes or its
ownership of UBS Preferred Funding Company, in each case as reflected on the tax
returns (including estimated returns) filed (or to be filed) by UBS Preferred
Funding Company or UBS AG, will not be respected by a taxing authority, as a
result of which UBS Preferred Funding Company or UBS AG is or will be subject to
more than a de minimis amount of additional taxes, duties or other governmental
charges or civil liabilities, the effect of which cannot be avoided by UBS
Preferred Funding Company or UBS AG taking reasonable measures available to it
without any adverse effect on or material cost to UBS AG or UBS Preferred
Funding Company (as determined by UBS AG in its sole discretion).
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Wilmington Trust Company, or any other entity that UBS AG designates, will act
as registrar and transfer agent for the company preferred securities.
Registration of transfers of the company preferred securities will be effected
without charge by or on behalf of UBS Preferred Funding Company, but upon
payment of any tax or other governmental charges that may be imposed in
connection with any transfer or exchange. UBS Preferred Funding Company will not
be required to register or cause to be registered the transfer of the company
preferred securities after such company preferred securities have been called
for redemption.
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company provides that, in the event
of a partial redemption of the company preferred securities that would result in
a delisting of the trust preferred
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securities from any securities exchange on which the trust preferred securities
are then listed, UBS Preferred Funding Company will redeem the company preferred
securities in whole.
NOTICES
Notices to the holders of company preferred securities will be mailed by
first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the holders' addresses appearing in UBS
Preferred Funding Company's records.
GOVERNING LAW
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company and the company preferred
securities are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware.
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Book-entry Issuance of Trust Preferred Securities
The trust preferred securities will initially be issued to investors only in
book-entry form. The total aggregate amount of the trust preferred securities
will be represented by a permanent global security in fully registered form (a
"global certificate") and deposited with a custodian for, and registered in the
name of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") or its nominee. The global
certificate will initially be deposited with Wilmington Trust Company, as the
custodian for DTC, and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as the nominee of
DTC.
Except as described below, the global certificate may be transferred, in whole
and not in part, only to another nominee of DTC or a successor of DTC or its
nominee. Beneficial interests in the global certificate may not be exchanged for
the trust preferred securities in certificated form except in the limited
circumstances described below.
Persons that acquire beneficial ownership interests in the global certificate
will hold their interests through either (i) DTC in the United States or (ii)
Clearstream Banking or Euroclear System in Europe if such persons are
participants of systems, or indirectly through organizations that are
participants in those systems. Clearstream and Euroclear will hold omnibus
positions on behalf of their participants through customers' securities accounts
in Clearstream's and Euroclear's names on the books of their respective
depositaries, which in turn will hold those positions in customers' securities
accounts in the depositaries' names on the books of DTC. Unless and until
certificated securities are issued, the only "holder" of trust preferred
securities will be Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, or the nominee of a successor
depositary. Beneficial owners will be permitted to exercise their rights only
indirectly through DTC, Clearstream, Euroclear and their participants.
WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THE TRUST
PREFERRED SECURITIES
Any beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities may withdraw and hold
directly a corresponding amount of the company preferred securities as described
under "Description of Trust Preferred Securities--Withdrawal of the Company
Preferred Securities." Within a reasonable period after such request has been
properly made, the trustee of UBS Preferred Funding Trust will instruct DTC to
reduce the number of trust preferred securities represented by the global
certificate by the amount of the company preferred securities to be so withdrawn
by the withdrawing owner.
The company preferred securities that are withdrawn will be issued only in
definitive, fully-registered form and will not be eligible to be held through
DTC, Euroclear or Clearstream, and the holders of such company preferred
securities will receive an annual Form K-1 instead of the Form 1099 that is
received by the holders of trust preferred securities. See "Certain U.S. Tax
Considerations--Information Reporting and Backup Withholding Tax."
Any holder of company preferred securities may redeposit, the company preferred
securities as described under "Description of Trust Preferred
Securities--Withdrawal of the Company Preferred Securities." Within a reasonable
period after such deposit is properly made, the trustee of UBS Preferred Funding
Trust will instruct DTC to increase the number of trust preferred securities
represented by the global certificate accordingly.
THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY
The Depository Trust Company, or DTC, is a limited-purpose trust company
organized under the New York Banking Law, a "banking organization" within the
meaning of the New York Banking Law, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a
"clearing corporation" within the meaning of the New York
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Uniform Commercial Code, and a "clearing agency" registered pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
DTC holds securities that its participants deposit with DTC. DTC also
facilitates the settlement among its participants of securities transactions,
such as transfers and pledges, in deposited securities through electronic
computerized book-entry changes in its participants' accounts, eliminating the
need for physical movement of securities certificates. Participants in DTC
include Clearstream and Euroclear, securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust
companies, clearing corporations and certain other organizations.
DTC is owned by a number of its participants and by the New York Stock Exchange,
the American Stock Exchange, Inc., and the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. Access to DTC is also available to others, such as securities
brokers and dealers, banks and trust companies, that clear through or maintain a
custodial relationship with a DTC participant, either directly or indirectly.
The rules applicable to DTC and its participants are on file with the SEC. In
March 1999, DTC announced plans to merge with the National Securities Clearing
Corporation, subject to regulatory approvals. Upon consummation of the merger,
DTC is expected to be managed as a separate operating subsidiary.
CLEARSTREAM BANKING
Clearstream Banking societe anonyme, or Clearstream, is incorporated under the
laws of Luxembourg as a professional depositary. Clearstream holds securities
for its participating organizations and facilitates the clearance and settlement
of securities transactions between its participants through electronic
book-entry changes in accounts of its participants, eliminating the need for
physical movement of certificates. Transactions may be settled in Clearstream in
any of 28 currencies, including United States dollars.
Clearstream provides to its participants, among other things, services for
safekeeping, administration, clearance and settlement of internationally traded
securities and securities lending and borrowing. Clearstream interfaces with
domestic markets in several countries. As a professional depositary, Clearstream
is subject to regulation by the Luxembourg Monetary Institute. Clearstream
participants are recognized financial institutions around the world, including
securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, clearing corporations
and certain other organizations. Indirect access to Clearstream is also
available to others, such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that
clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a Clearstream
participant, either directly or indirectly.
EUROCLEAR SYSTEM
Euroclear System, or Euroclear, was created in 1968 to hold securities for its
participants and to clear and settle transactions between its participants
through simultaneous electronic book-entry delivery against payment, eliminating
the need for physical movement of certificates and any risk from lack of
simultaneous transfers of securities and cash. Transactions may be settled in
any of 32 currencies, including United States dollars. Euroclear includes
various other services, including securities lending and borrowing and
interfaces with domestic markets in several countries generally similar to the
arrangements for cross-market transfers with DTC described in this prospectus.
Euroclear is operated by the Brussels, Belgium office of Morgan Guaranty Trust
Company of New York, the Euroclear Operator, under contract with Euroclear
Clearance Systems S.C., a Belgian cooperative corporation, which we refer to as
the cooperative. All operations are conducted by the Euroclear Operator, and all
Euroclear securities clearance accounts and Euroclear cash accounts are accounts
with the Euroclear Operator, not the cooperative. The cooperative establishes
policy for Euroclear on behalf of Euroclear participants.
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Euroclear participants include banks, including central banks, securities
brokers and dealers and other professional financial intermediaries. Indirect
access to Euroclear is also available to other firms that clear through or
maintain a custodial relationship with a Euroclear participant, either directly
or indirectly. The Euroclear Operator is the Belgian branch of a New York trust
company that is a member bank of the Federal Reserve System. As such, it is
regulated and examined by the Federal Reserve and the New York State Banking
Department, as well as the Belgian Banking Commission.
Securities clearance accounts and cash accounts with the Euroclear Operator are
governed by the Terms and Conditions Governing Use of Euroclear and the related
Operating Procedures of the Euroclear System, collectively, the Euroclear Terms
and Conditions, and applicable Belgian law. The Euroclear Terms and Conditions
govern transfers of securities and cash within Euroclear, withdrawals of
securities and cash from Euroclear, and receipts of payments with respect to
securities in Euroclear. All securities in Euroclear are held on a fungible
basis without attribution of specific certificates to specific securities
clearance accounts. The Euroclear Operator acts under the Euroclear Terms and
Conditions only on behalf of Euroclear participants, and has no record of or
relationship with persons holding through Euroclear participants.
PARTICIPANTS AND BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Purchases of the trust preferred securities within the DTC system must be made
by or through DTC participants, which will receive a credit for the trust
preferred securities on DTC's records and on the records of Clearstream or
Euroclear, if applicable. The ownership interest of each actual purchaser of the
trust preferred securities, which is that of a beneficial owner of an interest
in a global certificate, is in turn to be recorded on the DTC participants' and
indirect participants' records.
Beneficial owners of interests in a global certificate will not receive written
confirmation from DTC of their purchases, but beneficial owners of an interest
in a global certificate are expected to receive written confirmations providing
details of the transactions, as well as periodic statements of their holdings,
from the DTC participants or indirect participants through which the beneficial
owners of an interest in a global certificate purchased their ownership
interests in the trust preferred securities. Transfers of ownership interests in
the trust preferred securities will be accomplished by entries made on the books
of DTC participants and indirect participants acting on behalf of beneficial
owners of an interest in a global certificate. Beneficial owners of interests in
a global certificate will not receive certificates representing their ownership
interests in the trust preferred securities, unless use of the book-entry system
for the trust preferred securities is discontinued.
TRANSFERS AMONG DTC, CLEARSTREAM AND EUROCLEAR
Transfers between DTC participants will occur in accordance with the rules of
DTC. Transfers between Clearstream and Euroclear participants will occur in
accordance with their respective rules and operating procedures.
Cross-market transfers between persons holding directly or indirectly through
DTC, on the one hand, and directly or indirectly through Clearstream or
Euroclear participants, on the other, will be effected in DTC in accordance with
the rules of DTC on behalf of the relevant European international clearing
system by the relevant European depositary. However, those cross-market
transactions will require delivery of instructions to the relevant European
international clearing system by the counterparty in that system in accordance
with its rules and procedures and within its established deadlines, European
time. The relevant European international clearing system will, if the
transaction meets its settlement requirements, deliver instructions to the
relevant European depositary to take action to effect final settlement on its
behalf by delivering or receiving securities in DTC, and making or receiving
payment
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in accordance with normal procedures for same-day funds settlement applicable to
DTC. Clearstream and Euroclear participants may not deliver instructions
directly to the European depositaries.
Because of time zone differences, credits of the trust preferred securities
received in Clearstream or Euroclear as a result of a transaction with a person
that does not hold the trust preferred securities through Clearstream or
Euroclear will be made during subsequent securities settlement processing and
dated the business day following the DTC settlement date. Those credits or any
transactions in those securities settled during that processing will be reported
to the relevant Euroclear or Clearstream participants on that business day. Cash
received in Clearstream or Euroclear as a result of sales of the trust preferred
securities by or through a Clearstream or Euroclear participant to a DTC
participant will be received with value on the DTC settlement date, but will be
available in the relevant Clearstream or Euroclear cash account only as of the
business day following settlement in DTC.
LIMITATIONS ON RESPONSIBILITIES OF DTC, CLEARSTREAM AND EUROCLEAR
DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear have no knowledge of the actual beneficial owners
of interests in a global certificate representing the trust preferred
securities. DTC's records reflect only the identity of the DTC participants,
including Clearstream and Euroclear, to whose accounts those trust preferred
securities are credited, which may or may not be the beneficial owners of
interests in a global certificate. Similarly, the records of Clearstream and
Euroclear reflect only the identity of the Clearstream or Euroclear participants
to whose accounts those trust preferred securities are credited, which also may
or may not be the beneficial owners of interests in a global certificate. DTC,
Clearstream and Euroclear participants and indirect participants will remain
responsible for keeping account of their holdings on behalf of their customers.
DTC'S PROCEDURES FOR NOTICES, VOTING AND PAYMENTS
So long as DTC, or its nominee, is the registered owner or holder of a global
certificate, DTC or that nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the
sole owner or holder of trust preferred securities represented by the global
certificate for all purposes under the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement. No
beneficial owner of an interest in a global certificate will be able to transfer
that interest except in accordance with DTC's applicable procedures, in addition
to those provided for under the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement.
DTC has advised UBS AG, as provider of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee, that
it will take any action permitted to be taken by a holder of trust preferred
securities, including the presentation of the trust preferred securities for
exchange as described below, only at the direction of one or more of its
participants to whose account the DTC interests in the global certificates are
credited and only in respect of that portion of the aggregate liquidation amount
of the trust preferred securities as to which that participant or participants
has or have given the direction.
Conveyance of notices and other communications by DTC to its participants, by
those participants to its indirect participants, and by participants and
indirect participants to beneficial owners of interests in a global certificate
will be governed by arrangements among them, subject to any statutory or
regulatory requirements as may be in effect from time to time.
The trustee will send redemption notices in respect of the trust preferred
securities held in book-entry form to Cede & Co., and will also give those
notices in the manner indicated under "Description of Trust Preferred
Securities--Notices." If less than all the trust preferred securities are being
redeemed, DTC will determine the amount of the interest of each DTC participant
to be redeemed in accordance with its procedures.
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Although voting with respect to the trust preferred securities is limited, in
those cases where a vote is required, neither DTC nor Cede & Co. will itself
consent or vote with respect to the trust preferred securities. Under its usual
procedures, DTC will mail an Omnibus Proxy to UBS Preferred Funding Trust as
soon as possible after the record date. The Omnibus Proxy assigns Cede & Co.'s
consenting or voting rights of those participants to whose accounts the trust
preferred securities are allocated on the record date identified in a listing
attached to the Omnibus Proxy.
Distributions on the trust preferred securities held in book-entry form will be
made to DTC in immediately available funds. DTC's practice is to credit its
participants' accounts on the relevant payment date in accordance with their
respective holdings shown on DTC's records unless DTC has reason to believe that
it will not receive payments on that payment date. Payments by DTC's
participants and indirect participants to beneficial owners of interests in a
global certificate will be governed by standing instructions and customary
practices. Such payments will be the responsibility of those participants and
indirect participants and not of DTC, UBS Preferred Funding Trust or UBS AG, as
the guarantor, subject to any statutory or regulatory requirements that may be
in effect from time to time. Payment of any dividends or other amounts to DTC is
the responsibility of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, disbursement of such payments
to participants is the responsibility of DTC, and disbursement of those payments
to the beneficial owner of an interest in a global certificate is the
responsibility of participants and indirect participants.
Except as described in this prospectus, a beneficial owner of an interest in a
global certificate will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of the
trust preferred securities. Accordingly, each beneficial owner of an interest in
a global certificate must rely on the procedures of DTC to exercise any rights
under the trust preferred securities.
TERMINATION OF AND CHANGES TO DEPOSITARY ARRANGEMENTS
A global certificate is exchangeable for the trust preferred securities in
registered certificated form if DTC:
- notifies UBS Preferred Funding Trust that it is unwilling or unable to
continue as depositary for the global certificates and UBS Preferred
Funding Trust does not appoint a successor depositary, or
- has ceased to be a clearing agency registered under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934.
Although DTC, Clearstream and Euroclear have agreed to the foregoing procedures
in order to facilitate transfers of interests in the global certificates among
participants, none is under any obligation to perform or continue to perform
those procedures, and those procedures may be discontinued at any time. Neither
UBS AG nor UBS Preferred Funding Trust will have any responsibility for the
performance by DTC, Clearstream, Euroclear or their participants or indirect
participants under the rules and procedures governing them. DTC, Clearstream and
Euroclear may discontinue providing their services as securities depositary with
respect to the trust preferred securities at any time by giving notice to UBS
Preferred Funding Trust. Under those circumstances, definitive trust preferred
security certificates would be delivered as described under "Description of
Trust Preferred Securities--Transfer and Issue of Definitive Trust Preferred
Securities."
LIMITATIONS ON RIGHTS RESULTING FROM BOOK-ENTRY FORM
The laws of some jurisdictions require that certain purchasers of securities
take physical delivery of securities in definitive form. These laws may impair
the ability to transfer beneficial interests in the global trust preferred
securities as represented by a global certificate.
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Description of UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee
At or prior to the issuance of the trust preferred securities and the company
preferred securities, UBS AG and Wilmington Trust Company, as guarantee trustee,
will execute the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement. We will qualify the
UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement as an indenture under the Trust
Indenture Act. The terms of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee will include both
those stated in the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement and those made part
of the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement by the Trust Indenture Act. The
following summary of the material terms and provisions of the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its
entirety by reference to, the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement and the
Trust Indenture Act. We have filed a copy of the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee
Agreement as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus
is a part.
GUARANTEED OBLIGATIONS
In the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement, UBS AG will unconditionally
guarantee, on a subordinated basis, the payment by UBS Preferred Funding Company
of the following, without duplication:
- any dividends on the company preferred securities that are due and
payable on any mandatory dividend payment date in an amount equal to the
mandatory dividend payment;
- any discretionary dividends on the company preferred securities that
become definitive because UBS AG does not deliver a no dividend
instruction;
- the redemption price payable with respect to any company preferred
securities called for redemption by UBS Preferred Funding Company;
- the liquidating distribution on each company preferred security payable
upon liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Company; and
- any additional amounts payable by UBS Preferred Funding Company as
described under "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Additional
Amounts".
Subject to the subordination provisions described below, UBS AG will be
obligated to make such payments as and when due, regardless of any defense,
right of set-off or counterclaim that UBS Preferred Funding Company may have or
assert, other than the defense of payment, and whether or not UBS Preferred
Funding Company has legally available funds for the guaranteed payments. UBS
AG's obligations under the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement are several
and independent of the obligations of UBS Preferred Funding Company with respect
to the company preferred securities.
See "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Dividends" for a description
of circumstances when dividend on the company preferred securities are
mandatory, "Description of Company Preferred Securities--Redemption" for a
description of the company preferred securities' redemption provisions, and
"Description of Company Preferred Securities--Ranking and Liquidation
Preference" for a description of the liquidation claim to which the holders are
entitled in a liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Company.
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SUBORDINATION
The UBS AG subordinated guarantee is a general and unsecured obligation of UBS
AG and, in liquidation of UBS AG, will rank, both as to payment and in
liquidation:
- subordinate and junior to all deposits and other liabilities (including
those in respect of bonds, notes and debentures of UBS AG) that do not
expressly rank equally with the obligations of UBS AG under the UBS AG
Subordinated Guarantee Agreement, and
- senior to the ordinary shares of UBS AG and any other securities or
shares of UBS AG expressed to rank junior to the most senior preference
shares of UBS AG (if any) from time to time outstanding.
The foregoing liabilities that rank senior to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee
are collectively called "UBS AG senior liabilities."
Payments under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee (other than payments upon a
winding-up or dissolution, by bankruptcy or otherwise, in Switzerland of UBS AG
as provided below) are conditional upon UBS AG not being in default in the
payment of UBS AG senior liabilities and being solvent at the time of payment. A
report as to the insolvency of UBS AG by two persons, each being a managing
director, director or other authorized officer or agent of UBS AG or employees
of the independent accountants of UBS AG will, in the absence of manifest error
be treated and accepted by UBS AG, the holders of company preferred securities
and all other interested parties as correct and sufficient evidence thereof.
If UBS AG is liquidated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, (i) UBS Preferred
Funding Company will be liquidated and (ii) under the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement, the holders of company preferred securities (whether
through UBS Preferred Funding Trust or as direct holders who have withdrawn
their company preferred securities from UBS Preferred Funding Trust) will have a
claim entitling them to substantially the same liquidating distributions in the
liquidation of UBS AG that they would have been entitled to if they had
purchased preferred shares of UBS AG having an aggregate liquidation preference
equal to the aggregate liquidation preference of the company preferred
securities and bearing dividends at the rate of dividends applicable to the
company preferred securities. The UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement and
UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement, taken together, will provide that
the holders of company preferred securities will not receive liquidating
distributions in a liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Company and payments
under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee that, taken together, exceed the
liquidating distributions to which they would have been entitled had they
instead owned non-cumulative perpetual preferred shares of UBS AG with
equivalent terms as described above.
The subordination provisions set out above are irrevocable. UBS AG may not
create or permit to exist any charge or other security interest over its assets
to secure its obligations in respect of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee.
The obligations of UBS AG in respect of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee are,
prior to the winding up or dissolution of UBS AG, conditional upon UBS AG being
solvent immediately before and after payment by the Cayman Islands branch. If
this condition is not satisfied, any amounts that might otherwise have been
allocated in or towards payment in respect of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee
may be used to absorb losses of UBS AG.
If a capital loss (as defined below) occurs, the board of directors of UBS AG is
required by Article 725 paragraph 1 of the Swiss Code of Obligations to call a
general meeting of the shareholders of UBS AG and propose at such meeting
measures for a financial reorganization of UBS AG. Holders of trust preferred
securities and company preferred securities will not have any right to attend or
take any
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action at any such meeting because they are not shareholders of UBS AG. Neither
the calling of such a meeting nor the proposal of such financial organization
will itself affect the obligations of UBS AG under the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement.
If at any time UBS AG's unconsolidated unsubordinated liabilities exceed its
unconsolidated total assets (valued at the higher of their going-concern and
their liquidation value), as calculated based on the most recent unconsolidated
interim balance sheet of UBS AG, the board of directors of UBS AG is required by
Article 725 paragraph 2 of the Swiss Code of Obligations to notify the competent
court of such excess, unless unsubordinated creditors of UBS AG agree to
subordinate their claims to the extent that such unsubordinated liabilities
exceed such assets. Upon any such notification, such court must declare the
bankruptcy of UBS AG in accordance with Article 725a paragraph 1 of the Swiss
Code of Obligations and Article 35 paragraph 2 of the Swiss Banking Law. In the
past, however, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission has usually exercised the
broad discretion granted to it under Swiss banking law before the occurrence of
such an excess when it has perceived the interests of creditors of a Swiss bank
to be at risk. In such cases, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission has generally
withdrawn the banking license of the affected bank, which has then been required
to go into liquidation (pursuant to Article 23 quinquies of the Swiss Banking
Law).
As used in this prospectus:
"assets" means the consolidated gross assets of UBS AG.
A "capital loss" is deemed to occur if UBS AG's assets are less than the
sum of (i) its liabilities and (ii) one-half of its share capital and
statutory reserves, each as shown on and as calculated based on the latest
published annual unconsolidated balance sheet of UBS AG. The sum of UBS
AG's unconsolidated share capital and statutory reserves at 31 December
1999 was CHF 18,837 millions.
"liabilities" means the consolidated gross liabilities of UBS AG, all as
shown by the latest published audited consolidated balance sheet of UBS AG
as adjusted for contingencies and for subsequent events, all valued in such
manner as UBS AG or any liquidator (as the case may be) may determine and
calculated in accordance with IAS.
"solvent" means (i) UBS AG is able to pay its debts as they fall due and
(ii) UBS AG's assets exceed its liabilities (other than its liabilities to
persons who are not senior creditors).
Subject to applicable law, no beneficiary of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee
may exercise, claim or plead any right of set-off, compensation or retention in
respect of any amount owed to it by UBS AG arising under or in connection with
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee and each beneficiary of the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee shall, by virtue of being a beneficiary of the UBS AG
subordinated guarantee, be deemed to have waived all such rights to set-off,
compensation or retention.
ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS
UBS AG will make all payments under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee without
withholding or deducting for, or on account of, any present or future tax,
duties, assessments or governmental charges imposed or levied by Switzerland or
the jurisdiction of residence of the issuer of any subordinated notes held by
UBS Preferred Funding Company or from which any payment on such notes is made or
any authority of any of those jurisdictions that has the power to tax, unless
UBS AG is required by law to withhold or deduct the present or future tax,
duties, assessments or governmental charges. If UBS AG is required to withhold
or deduct any portion of a payment, UBS AG will pay additional amounts in order
to cause the net amounts received by the holders of trust preferred securities
and company preferred securities to be the same as the holders would have
received in the absence of the withholding or deduction, subject to the same
limitations or additional amounts payable by UBS
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Preferred Funding Company as described above under "Description of Company
Preferred Securities--Additional Amounts."
If payment of the amounts described above cannot be made by reason of any
limitation referred to above, those amounts will be payable in proportion to the
amounts that would have been payable but for that limitation.
OTHER PROVISIONS
The guarantee trustee, on behalf of the holders of company preferred securities,
may enforce the UBS AG subordinated guarantee directly against UBS AG if UBS AG
defaults under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee. The UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
without the need for any other action of any person, including the guarantee
trustee or any other holder of the trust preferred securities or company
preferred securities, each holder of trust preferred securities or company
preferred securities will be entitled to enforce the rights of the holders of
the company preferred securities under the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee
Agreement represented by the trust preferred securities or company preferred
securities held by such holder.
CERTAIN COVENANTS OF UBS AG AND UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY
ISSUANCE AND GUARANTEE OF PREFERENCE SHARES
UBS AG will not issue any preferred or preference shares with liquidation rights
effectively ranking senior to its obligations under the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee or give any guarantee in respect of any of its preferred shares or
preferred shares issued by any of its subsidiaries if the guarantee would rank
senior to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee unless the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee is amended to give the holders of company preferred securities and the
trust preferred securities the same rights and entitlements as are contained in
or attached to the other guarantees so that the UBS AG subordinated guarantee
ranks equally with those guarantees and, from a financial point of view,
effectively, with those preferred shares. Except to the extent described above,
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee does not limit the incurrence or issuance of
other secured or unsecured debt or other obligations of UBS.
PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS
UBS AG will agree in the UBS AG subordinated guarantee that if any amount
required to be paid under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee in respect of any
dividends on the trust preferred securities or company preferred securities
payable in respect of the most recent dividend period has not been paid, UBS AG
will pay that amount before paying any dividend or other payment on any UBS AG
junior obligations, except dividends in the form of the ordinary shares.
NO ASSIGNMENT
UBS AG may not assign its obligations under the UBS AG subordinated guarantee,
except in the case of merger, consolidation or sale of substantially all of its
assets where UBS AG is not the surviving entity.
TERMINATION
The UBS AG subordinated guarantee will terminate on the earlier of:
- the payment of the redemption price for all company preferred securities
or purchase and cancellation of all company preferred securities,
- full payment of the liquidating distribution on all company preferred
securities.
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However, the UBS AG subordinated guarantee will continue to be effective or will
be reinstated, as the case may be, if the holder is required to return any
payment made under the company preferred securities or the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee.
AMENDMENTS
Any changes to the provisions of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee that
establish the amount and timing of the payments under the UBS AG subordinated
guarantee must be approved by each holder of company preferred securities. Any
other provision of the UBS AG subordinated guarantee may be modified only with
the prior approval of the holders of not less than two-thirds (based on the
aggregate liquidation preference) of the company preferred securities.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, without the consent of any holder of company
preferred securities, UBS AG may amend or supplement the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement:
- to evidence the succession of another entity to UBS AG and the
assumption by any such successor of the covenants of UBS AG in the UBS
AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement,
- to add to the covenants of UBS AG for the benefit of the holders of
company preferred securities, or to surrender any right or power
conferred upon UBS AG under the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement,
- to correct or supplement any provision in the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement which may be defective or inconsistent with any
other provision therein, or to make any other provisions with respect to
matters or questions arising under the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee
Agreement, so long as any such action shall not materially adversely
affect the interests of the holders of company preferred securities, or
- to cure any ambiguity or correct any mistake.
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE GUARANTEE TRUSTEE
Wilmington Trust Company is the guarantee trustee. The guarantee trustee is
required to perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in the UBS
AG subordinated guarantee, except when a default has occurred and is continuing
with respect to the UBS AG subordinated guarantee. After a default, the
guarantee trustee must exercise the same degree of care a prudent person would
exercise under the circumstances in the conduct of his or her own affairs.
Subject to these requirements, the guarantee trustee is under no obligation to
exercise any of the powers vested in it by the UBS AG subordinated guarantee at
the request of any holder of company preferred securities or any holder of trust
preferred securities, as the case may be, unless the holder offers the guarantee
trustee reasonable indemnity against the costs, expenses and liabilities that
might be incurred by exercising those powers.
GOVERNING LAW
The UBS AG subordinated guarantee will be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York.
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Description of Subordinated Notes of UBS AG
The following summary of the material terms and provisions of the subordinated
notes is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by
reference to, the terms and provisions of the subordinated notes. We have filed
a copy of the form of subordinated note as an exhibit to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part.
GENERAL
UBS Preferred Funding Company will apply the proceeds of the company preferred
securities and company common securities to purchase from the Cayman Islands
branch of UBS AG newly issued subordinated notes of the Cayman Islands branch.
The subordinated notes will be undated perpetual obligations of UBS AG, acting
through the Cayman Islands branch, and have an aggregate principal amount of
$1,500,000,000. Interest on the subordinated notes will be payable from the date
of initial issuance, semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each
year through October 2010 and thereafter quarterly in arrears on January 1,
April 1, July 1 and October 1 of each year (or, if any such day is not a
business day, the next business day, but without any additional interest or
other payment in respect of such delay) (each an "interest payment date" and the
period from and including an interest payment date, or the date of initial
issuance, as applicable, to but not including the next interest payment date, an
"interest period") as follows:
- for each interest period through the interest period ending on the
interest payment date in October 2010, at a fixed rate per annum equal
to 8.622% (calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of
twelve 30-day months), and
- for each interest period ending after October 2010, at a floating rate
per annum equal to 3.07% above three-month LIBOR (calculated on the
basis of the actual number of days elapsed in a 360-day year).
The calculation of LIBOR is described under "Description of Company Preferred
Securities--Dividends." Interest due on an interest payment date will be
deferrable at the option of UBS AG's Cayman Islands branch to the extent that
dividends on the company preferred securities due on the corresponding dividend
payment date would constitute nondefinitive dividends. Interest deferred in this
manner will not itself bear interest.
REDEMPTION
The subordinated notes will be redeemable with the consent of the Swiss Federal
Banking Commission and at the option of the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG:
- on the interest payment date in October 2010 or any interest payment
date occurring after that date, in whole or in part, at a redemption
price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus interest accrued but
unpaid to the date fixed for redemption,
- prior to the interest payment date in October 2010, in whole but not in
part, if a Tax Event resulting from a Change in Tax Law (and relating to
an event described in clauses (A), (B) or (C) of the definition of "Tax
Event") occurs at a redemption price equal to 100% of their principal
amount plus interest accrued but unpaid to the date fixed for
redemption, or
- prior to the interest payment date in October 2010, in whole but not in
part, if a Tax Event not resulting from a Change in Tax Law relating to
an event described in clause (A), (B) or (C) of the definition of "Tax
Event", an Investment Company Act Event or a Capital Event occurs at a
redemption price equal to interest accrued but unpaid to the date fixed
for redemption plus a make whole amount calculated in substantially the
same manner as the Make Whole Amount applicable to the company preferred
securities.
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ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS
If the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG is required to withhold any taxes, duties
or other governmental charges with respect to any payment in respect of the
subordinated notes, the Cayman Islands branch will pay such additional amounts
as shall be required so that the amount received by UBS Preferred Funding
Company under the subordinated notes shall not be reduced as a result of any
such additional taxes, duties or other governmental charges.
SUBORDINATION
The subordinated notes are a general and unsecured obligation of UBS AG and, in
liquidation of UBS AG, will rank, both as to payment and in liquidation:
- subordinate and junior to UBS AG senior liabilities, as defined under
"Description of UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee--Subordination," and
- senior to the ordinary shares of UBS AG and any other securities or
shares of UBS AG expressed to rank junior to the most senior preference
shares of UBS AG (if any) from time to time outstanding.
Payments under the subordinated notes (other than payments upon a winding-up or
dissolution, by bankruptcy or otherwise, in Switzerland of UBS AG) are
conditional upon UBS AG not being in default in the payment of UBS AG senior
liabilities, and being solvent, as defined under "Description of UBS AG
Subordinated Guarantee--Subordination," at the time of payment. A report as to
the insolvency of UBS AG by two persons, each being a managing director,
director or other authorized officer or agent of UBS AG or employees of the
independent accountants of UBS AG will, in the absence of manifest error be
treated and accepted by UBS AG, the holders of the company preferred securities
and all other interested parties as correct and sufficient evidence thereof.
ENFORCEMENT OF THE SUBORDINATED NOTES
Any consent, notice or other action (including any enforcement action) given or
taken by or on behalf of UBS Preferred Funding Company with respect to the
subordinated notes may be given or taken at the discretion of a majority of the
entire board of directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company.
TRANSFER OF THE SUBORDINATED NOTES
The subordinated notes will be represented by a single definitive note
registered in the name of UBS Preferred Funding Company. UBS Preferred Funding
Company's LLC Agreement will provide that UBS Preferred Funding Company may sell
the subordinated notes only upon the affirmative vote of both a majority of the
board of directors of UBS Preferred Funding Company and the holders of
two-thirds (based on the aggregate liquidation preference) of the company
preferred securities and other company parity preferred securities (if any),
voting together as a single class.
Although UBS Preferred Funding Company may sell the subordinated notes subject
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and other applicable laws and
the foregoing requirements, UBS AG and UBS Preferred Funding Company do not
anticipate that UBS Preferred Funding Company will sell the subordinated notes
and there is no expectation that a market will develop or exist for the
subordinated notes. The subordinated notes, by their terms, will provide that
they may be sold in whole and not in part and may not be divided into
denominations of less than $1,000.
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EVENTS OF DEFAULT
The subordinated notes will not provide for acceleration if the Cayman Islands
branch of UBS AG fails to make a payment when due. If the Cayman Islands branch
fails to make a payment when due of an installment of interest on the
subordinated notes, UBS Preferred Funding Company will be entitled to seek to
enforce payment only of the defaulted installment but not in respect of any
failure to pay interest due under the subordinated notes that was deferred
because the dividends on the company preferred securities on the corresponding
dividend payment date would have constituted nondefinitive dividends. A
"default" under the subordinated notes will occur if the Cayman Islands branch
fails to make a payment when due of an installment of principal or interest.
MODIFICATION AND AMENDMENT OF THE SUBORDINATED NOTES
The subordinated notes may be modified or amended only by the written agreement
of the Cayman Islands branch of UBS AG and UBS Preferred Funding Company.
However, UBS Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement will provide that UBS
Preferred Funding Company may not agree to any such modification or amendment
for so long as any company preferred securities or other company parity
preferred securities, if any, are outstanding unless holders of two-thirds
(based on the aggregate liquidation preference) of the company preferred
securities and other company parity preferred securities, if any, voting as a
class, consent to such modification or amendment (except that such consent of
the holders of company preferred securities and any other company parity
preferred securities shall not be required if (a) the proposed amendment or
modification would not materially and adversely affect the rights, preferences,
powers or privileges of UBS Preferred Funding Company and (b) UBS Preferred
Funding Company has received a letter from each of Moody's Investors Service,
Inc. and Standard & Poor's Ratings Services to the effect that such amendment
will not result in a downgrading of its respective rating then assigned to the
company preferred securities).
GOVERNING LAW
The subordinated notes will be governed by the laws of the State of New York.
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Certain U.S. Tax Considerations
In the opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell, the following accurately describes the
material United States federal income tax (and, where specifically noted, United
States federal estate tax) consequences of the purchase of the trust preferred
securities and the ownership and disposition of the trust preferred securities
and the company preferred securities.
YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH YOUR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL
INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE PURCHASE, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF THE TRUST
PREFERRED SECURITIES OR THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES, AS WELL AS THE EFFECT
OF ANY STATE, LOCAL OR FOREIGN TAX LAWS IN LIGHT OF YOUR PARTICULAR
CIRCUMSTANCES.
This discussion addresses only the tax consequences to a person that acquires
the trust preferred securities on their original issue at their original
offering price and that holds the trust preferred securities, and any company
preferred securities received in exchange for the trust preferred securities, as
capital assets. It does not address all tax consequences that may be applicable
to a beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities, nor does it address the
tax consequences to:
- persons that may be subject to special treatment under United States
federal income tax law, such as tax exempt entities, certain insurance
companies, broker-dealers, traders in securities that elect to mark to
market, persons liable for alternative minimum tax or persons that
actually or constructively own 10% or more of the voting stock of UBS
AG,
- persons that will hold the trust preferred securities or the company
preferred securities as part of a larger transaction, such as a
"straddle" or a "hedging" or "conversion" transaction, or
- persons whose functional currency is not the United States dollar.
This discussion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
Treasury regulations, Internal Revenue Service rulings and pronouncements and
judicial decisions as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change,
possibly with retroactive effect.
CLASSIFICATION OF UBS PREFERRED FUNDING TRUST AND UBS PREFERRED FUNDING COMPANY
Under current law, and assuming compliance with the terms of the Amended and
Restated Trust Agreement, UBS Preferred Funding Trust will be treated as a
grantor trust and not as a partnership or an association taxable as a
corporation for United States federal income tax purposes. As a result, each
beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities will be considered the
beneficial owner of a pro rata portion of the company preferred securities held
by UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
Under current law, and assuming compliance with the LLC Agreement, UBS Preferred
Funding Company will be treated as a partnership for United States federal
income tax purposes. A partnership is not a taxable entity and incurs no United
States federal income tax liability. Instead, each partner is required to take
into account its allocable share of items of income, gain, loss and deduction of
the partnership in computing its United States federal income tax liability,
regardless of whether distributions are made to the partner. These items
generally will be treated as if realized by the partner directly from the same
source realized by UBS Preferred Funding Company.
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UNITED STATES HOLDERS
You are a "United States Holder" if you are a beneficial owner of the trust
preferred securities and you are:
- an individual citizen or resident of the United States,
- a corporation organized in or under the laws of the United States or any
state thereof or the District of Columbia,
- an estate, and your income is subject to United States federal income
tax regardless of source, or
- a trust, and
- a United States court is able to exercise primary supervision over
your administration, and
- no non-United States person has the authority to control any of your
substantial decisions.
INCOME FROM THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
Under the LLC Agreement, upon the declaration, or deemed declaration, of
dividends on the company preferred securities, a like amount of UBS Preferred
Funding Company's ordinary income will be allocated to the holders of company
preferred securities. Regardless of when dividends on the trust preferred
securities are actually paid, income allocated to the holders of company
preferred securities will be includable as ordinary income by a United States
Holder for its taxable year that includes December 31 of the calendar year in
which the income is allocated, except that if the United States Holder disposes
of its entire holding of the trust preferred securities and the company
preferred securities (if any), the amount allocated for the calendar year of
that disposition will be includable for the United States Holder's taxable year
that includes the date of that disposition.
Assuming compliance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement,
UBS Preferred Funding Trust will distribute, on a semi-annual basis, an amount
of cash equal to all of the income that is allocated to it as a holder of
company preferred securities. As a consequence, a United States Holder will not
recognize income in respect of the trust preferred securities without receiving
the corresponding cash distribution, unless the United States Holder sells or
otherwise disposes of those trust preferred securities between the declaration
date of dividends on the company preferred securities and the corresponding
record date for dividends on the trust preferred securities. In the case of a
sale between those dates, a United States Holder will recognize ordinary income
in an amount equal to the dividends on the company preferred securities, which
would increase the United States Holder's basis in the trust preferred
securities and reduce the gain, or increase the loss, recognized on the sale or
other disposition.
A United States Holder's allocated share of UBS Preferred Funding Company's
income from the initial subordinated notes will be foreign source income for
purposes of determining the limitation on any allowable foreign tax credit. The
overall limitation on foreign taxes eligible for credit is calculated separately
with respect to specific classes of income. For this purpose, a United States
Holder's allocated share of UBS Preferred Funding Company's income from the
initial subordinated notes generally will constitute "passive income" or, in the
case of certain United States Holders, "financial services income." If, with
respect to any distribution to a United States Holder, additional amounts are
paid by UBS Preferred Funding Company as a result of withholding taxes imposed
on the distribution, those additional amounts will be taxable to the United
States Holder as foreign source income. However, withholding taxes in the amount
of those additional amounts will generally be treated as foreign income taxes
eligible for credit against that United States Holder's United States federal
income
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tax liability, subject to generally applicable limitations and conditions or, at
the election of that United States Holder, for deduction in computing the United
States Holder's taxable income.
No portion of the income derived by a United States Holder from the trust
preferred securities will be eligible for the dividends-received deduction
generally available to United States corporations in respect of dividends
received from other United States corporations.
UBS AG believes that it is not a "passive foreign investment company" (sometimes
known as a "PFIC") for United States federal income tax purposes, but this
conclusion is a factual determination made annually and thus may be subject to
change. A United States Holder might be subject to special rules with respect to
certain amounts earned by UBS Preferred Funding Company with respect to the
initial subordinated notes if UBS AG were treated as a PFIC for United States
federal income tax purposes.
RECEIPT OF THE COMPANY PREFERRED SECURITIES UPON LIQUIDATION OF UBS PREFERRED
FUNDING TRUST
Under certain circumstances, the company preferred securities may be distributed
to the trust preferred securityholders in exchange for their trust preferred
securities and in liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Trust. Unless the
liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Trust occurs as a result of UBS Preferred
Funding Trust being subject to United States federal income taxes, such a
distribution to a United States Holder would be treated, for United States
federal income tax purposes, as a non-taxable event. Each United States Holder
would receive an aggregate tax basis in the company preferred securities equal
to the United States Holder's aggregate tax basis in its trust preferred
securities and the United States Holder's holding period in the company
preferred securities received would include the period during which the trust
preferred securities were held by the United States Holder. If, however, the
liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Trust were to occur because UBS Preferred
Funding Trust is subject to United States federal income taxes, the distribution
of the company preferred securities to United States Holders by UBS Preferred
Funding Trust would likely be a taxable event to each United States Holder, and
a United States Holder would recognize gain or loss as if the United States
Holder had exchanged its trust preferred securities for the company preferred
securities it received. The gain or loss would be equal to the difference
between the United States Holder's aggregate tax basis in its trust preferred
securities surrendered in the exchange and the aggregate fair market value of
the company preferred securities received in the exchange.
If the company preferred securities are distributed to the holders of trust
preferred securities in liquidation of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, U.S. tax
information will be provided to beneficial owners of the trust preferred
securities and to the Internal Revenue Service on Schedule K-1, rather than in
the manner described below under "--Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
Tax".
DISPOSITION OF THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES OR THE COMPANY PREFERRED
SECURITIES
A United States Holder will recognize gain or loss on a sale, exchange or other
taxable disposition of the trust preferred securities or the company preferred
securities in an amount equal to the difference between the United States
Holder's adjusted tax basis and the amount realized on the disposition. A United
States Holder's adjusted tax basis in the trust preferred securities generally
will equal the amount paid for the trust preferred securities, increased by the
amount of income allocated to the United States holder and reduced by the amount
of any cash, and the fair market value of any other property, distributed to the
United States Holder. Any gain or loss so recognized generally will be capital
gain or loss, will be long-term capital gain or loss if the United States
Holder's holding period is more than one year and will be U.S. source income or
loss for purposes of determining the
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limitation on any allowable foreign tax credit. In the case of a non-corporate
United States Holder, long-term capital gains are generally subject to tax at
preferential rates.
The trust preferred securities may trade at a price that does not fully reflect
the value of income that may have been allocated to a United States Holder with
respect to the United States Holder's trust preferred securities. A United
States Holder that disposes of the trust preferred securities between the
declaration date of dividends on the company preferred securities and the
corresponding record date for dividends on the trust preferred securities will
be required to include as ordinary income an amount equal to dividends on the
company preferred securities and to add the amount of that income to its
adjusted tax basis in the trust preferred securities. Accordingly, such a United
States Holder will recognize a capital loss to the extent that the selling price
is less than the United States Holder's adjusted tax basis. Subject to certain
limited exceptions, capital losses cannot be applied to offset ordinary income
for United States federal income tax purposes.
NON-UNITED STATES HOLDERS
You are a "Non-United States Holder" if you are a beneficial owner of the trust
preferred securities or the company preferred securities and you are not a
United States Holder.
UBS Preferred Funding Company intends to operate so that it will not be engaged
in a trade or business within the United States for United States federal income
tax purposes. Moreover, UBS Preferred Funding Company intends to invest in
securities the income from which will be either generally exempt from United
States federal withholding tax or exempt from United States federal withholding
tax to the extent allocable to a Non-United States Holder.
A Non-United States Holder will not be subject to United States federal income
or withholding tax on any allocated share of UBS Preferred Funding Company's
income or gain, or any gain realized on the sale or exchange of the trust
preferred securities, unless, in the case of gains, the Non-United States Holder
is an individual who was present in the United States for 183 days or more in
the taxable year in which the gain is realized and certain other conditions are
met. A Non-United States Holder will not be subject to backup withholding
provided certain certification requirements are satisfied as described under
"--Information Reporting and Backup Withholding Tax."
The treatment of the trust preferred securities and the company preferred
securities for United States federal estate tax purposes is unclear. If you are
an individual Non-United States Holder, you should consult your tax advisor
about the possibility that the trust preferred securities or the company
preferred securities will be includable in your gross estate for purposes of the
United States federal estate tax.
INFORMATION REPORTING AND BACKUP WITHHOLDING TAX
The amount of income paid or accrued on the trust preferred securities generally
will be reported to United States Holders on Internal Revenue Service Form 1099.
"Backup" withholding at a rate of 31% will apply to payments made within the
United States to a beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities, other
than a corporation or another exempt United States Holder, unless the beneficial
owner of the trust preferred securities certifies as to its non-United States
status or furnishes its taxpayer identification number in the manner prescribed
in applicable Treasury regulations, certifies that the number is correct,
certifies as to no loss of exemption from backup withholding and meets certain
other conditions.
Payment of the proceeds from the disposition of the trust preferred securities
within the United States is subject to information reporting and backup
withholding unless the beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities
certifies its non-United States status or otherwise establishes an exemption.
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Payments of the proceeds from the disposition of the trust preferred securities
will not be subject to information reporting or backup withholding if made to or
through a foreign office of a broker, except that information reporting may
apply, unless the beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities certifies
its non-United States status or otherwise establishes an exemption, if the
broker is:
- a United States person,
- a controlled foreign corporation for United States tax purposes,
- a foreign person 50% or more of whose gross income is effectively
connected with a United States trade or business for a specified
three-year period, or
- with respect to payments made after 31 December 2000, a foreign
partnership, if at any time during its tax year, one or more of its
partners are United States persons, as defined in United States Treasury
regulations, who in the aggregate hold more than 50% of the income or
capital interest in the partnership or if, at any time during its tax
year, the foreign partnership is engaged in a United States trade or
business.
Any amounts withheld from a beneficial owner of the trust preferred securities
under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or as a credit
against the beneficial owner's United States federal income tax liability, so
long as the required information is furnished to the IRS.
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GENERAL
The tax information set forth below is based on the opinion of ATAG Ernst &
Young AG, Switzerland, dated 7 August 2000, and has been approved by them for
its accuracy. The following is a summary of the material Swiss tax consequences
related to the acquisition, ownership and disposition of the trust preferred
securities. The summary is based on legislation as of the date of this
prospectus and does not aim to be a comprehensive description of all the tax
considerations that may be relevant to a decision to invest in the trust
preferred securities. The tax treatment for each shareholder depends on the
particular situation of the shareholder and prospective investors are therefore
advised to consult with their professional tax advisors as to the respective tax
consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of the trust preferred
securities.
Furthermore, this summary does not address the tax treatment of the holders of
trust preferred securities subject to special tax rules.
HOLDERS WHO ARE NOT RESIDENTS OR DOMICILIARIES OF SWITZERLAND AND HAVE NO
PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT OR REPRESENTATIVE IN SWITZERLAND
Holders of trust preferred securities who are not residents or domiciliaries of
Switzerland and have no permanent establishment or permanent representative in
Switzerland to which or to whom the shares are attributable or to which or to
whom the trust preferred securities belong, will not be subject to Swiss
corporate or individual income and capital tax or capital gains tax on the
holding and disposition of the trust preferred securities. Furthermore, there
will be no inheritance or gift tax imposed in Switzerland on the trust preferred
securities if the holder is an individual who is not domiciled in Switzerland.
ISSUANCE STAMP TAX
The issuance of the trust preferred securities will not be a taxable event for
Swiss issuance stamp tax purposes.
SECURITIES TURNOVER TAX
On the sale or purchase of the trust preferred securities through a registered
Swiss securities dealer a turnover tax of 0.15% will be imposed on each party.
No turnover tax will be imposed on transactions that are not through a
registered Swiss securities dealer.
HOLDERS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OR DOMICILIARIES OF SWITZERLAND OR HAVE A PERMANENT
ESTABLISHMENT OR REPRESENTATIVE IN SWITZERLAND
The following summary of the treatment of the holders of trust preferred
securities who are residents or domiciliaries of, or who have a permanent
establishment or residence in Switzerland, is based upon the conclusion that for
Swiss tax purposes the trust preferred securities are shareholder's equity
rather than debt.
WITHHOLDING TAX
No Swiss withholding tax is levied on dividend payments on the trust preferred
securities.
DIVIDENDS
Dividends received by a Swiss resident company or by an individual on the trust
preferred securities are subject to Swiss income tax.
Dividends received by a Swiss resident company qualify for the participation
exemption, if the recipient of the dividend owns at least 20% of the shares of
the distributing corporation or if the
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recipient holds shares with a market value of at least CHF 2 million. Moreover,
an investment in the trust preferred securities may qualify as a participation
for determining the holder privilege.
CAPITAL GAINS
Capital gains or losses realized by legal entities on the disposal or exchange
of the trust preferred securities are treated as ordinary income or expense. The
basis for determining the gain or loss is the tax value, which is generally the
book value.
As a result of a recent change of the Federal Tax Law, a corporation that
controls a participation of 20% or more in another corporation may claim the
participation relief for capital gains.
Nonbusiness capital gains realized by individuals are not taxed in Switzerland.
Individuals are only taxed on capital gains if they qualify as professional
securities dealers, or if the trust preferred securities are attributable to a
business carried on in Switzerland.
REDEMPTION OF CAPITAL
The amount distributed to individual shareholders in excess of the nominal share
capital is regarded as a dividend, which is subject to Swiss income tax.
For the trust preferred securities attributed to a business in Switzerland or a
legal entity, the principles of taxation of capital gains apply.
INHERITANCE AND GIFT TAXES
Almost all cantons levy separate inheritance and gift taxes. No inheritance or
gift taxes are imposed on the federal level. Inheritance and gift taxes are only
imposed on individuals. No corporate inheritance or gift tax is levied. The tax
is due on the transfer of the trust preferred securities by way of gift or upon
the death of a holder, provided the holder is domiciled in Switzerland. The tax
is based on the fair market value of the trust preferred securities.
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Certain ERISA Considerations
If you are a fiduciary of a pension, profit-sharing or other employee benefit
plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), you
should review the fiduciary standards of ERISA and the plan's particular
circumstances before deciding to invest in the trust preferred securities. You
should consider whether the investment would satisfy the prudence and
diversification requirements of ERISA and whether the investment would be
consistent with the terms of the plan and the other agreements which apply to
plan investments.
A fiduciary of a plan subject to ERISA, as well as a person investing on behalf
of an individual retirement account or a pension or profit-sharing plan for one
or more self-employed persons, should also consider whether an investment in the
trust preferred securities could result in a prohibited transaction. ERISA and
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, prohibit plans and individual
retirement accounts from engaging in certain transactions involving plan assets
with persons who are parties in interest under ERISA or disqualified persons
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the plan or
individual retirement account. A violation of these rules may result in a
substantial excise tax under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
other liabilities under ERISA. Employee benefit plans that are governmental
plans, foreign plans or church plans generally are not subject to the prohibited
transaction rules or the fiduciary standards of ERISA.
The assets of UBS Preferred Funding Trust would be treated as plan assets for
purposes of the prohibited transaction rules under a U.S. Department of Labor
regulation if plans and individual retirement accounts purchase trust preferred
securities, unless an exception under the regulation applies. The regulation
provides an exception if the trust preferred securities are considered to be
publicly-offered securities. The underwriters expect that the trust preferred
securities will be publicly-offered securities under the regulation because:
- the underwriters expect that the trust preferred securities will be
purchased initially by at least 100 persons who are independent of us
and each other,
- the trust preferred securities can be transferred freely,
- the trust preferred securities are being sold through this prospectus
which is part of an effective registration statement filed with the SEC,
and
- the trust preferred securities will be timely registered with the SEC
under Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
If we are a party in interest or a disqualified person with respect to a plan or
individual retirement account that buys the trust preferred securities, either
directly or because we own banking or other subsidiaries, the sale could be
treated as a prohibited transaction unless an administrative exemption issued by
the Department of Labor applies. The Department of Labor has issued class
exemptions that may apply to exempt transactions resulting from the purchase or
holding of the trust preferred securities. Among those class exemptions are:
- 96-23, for transactions determined by in-house asset managers;
- 95-60, for transactions involving insurance company general accounts;
- 91-38, for transactions involving bank collective investment funds;
- 90-1, for transactions involving insurance company separate accounts;
and
- 84-14, for transactions determined by independent qualified asset
managers.
These rules are very complicated and the penalties that may be imposed upon
persons involved in prohibited transactions can be substantial. This makes it
very important that fiduciaries or other persons considering purchasing the
trust preferred securities on behalf of a benefit plan investor consult with
their lawyer regarding what could happen if the assets of UBS Preferred Funding
Trust were
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deemed to be plan assets and if the investor can use one of the above class
exemptions or another applicable exemption.
Before relying on any of these exemptions, a purchaser must conclude that the
exemption provides the necessary relief for all potential prohibited
transactions arising from the purchase of and from holding the trust preferred
securities. Neither the underwriters, UBS AG nor any of their respective
affiliates, agents or representatives have or can represent that these
exemptions apply with respect to any purchase of trust preferred securities by
any holder.
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Underwriting
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the underwriting agreement,
dated as of the date of this prospectus, among UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding
Company, UBS Preferred Funding Trust and each of the underwriters, UBS AG and
UBS Preferred Funding Company have agreed that UBS Preferred Funding Company
will cause UBS Preferred Funding Trust to issue, and each of the underwriters
has severally agreed to underwrite, the respective liquidation amount of the
trust preferred securities set forth opposite its name below:
UNDERWRITERS THE TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
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(by liquidation amount)
UBS Warburg LLC............................................ $1,312,500,000
PaineWebber Incorporated................................... 37,500,000
Credit Suisse First Boston Incorporated.................... 30,000,000
Goldman, Sachs & Co. ...................................... 30,000,000
Merrill Lynch & Co. ....................................... 30,000,000
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter................................. 30,000,000
Salomon Smith Barney....................................... 30,000,000
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Total...................................................... $1,500,000,000
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Under the terms and conditions of the underwriting agreement, the underwriters
are committed to take and pay for all the trust preferred securities offered
hereby, if any are taken. The underwriting agreement entitles the underwriters
to terminate the underwriting agreement in certain circumstances before payment
is made to UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
The purchase price for the trust preferred securities will be the initial
offering price set forth on the cover page of this prospectus. UBS AG will pay
the underwriters a commission of $10 for each trust preferred security. The
underwriting agreement provides that UBS AG will reimburse the underwriters for
certain expenses of the offering. The underwriters propose to offer shares of
the trust preferred securities at the offering price. After the trust preferred
securities are released for sale, the offering price and other selling terms may
be varied from time to time by the underwriters.
During a period of 30 days from the date of the prospectus, neither UBS
Preferred Funding Trust nor UBS Preferred Funding Company nor any other
subsidiary of UBS AG that is similar to UBS Preferred Funding Trust or UBS
Preferred Funding Company will, without the prior written consent of the
underwriters, directly or indirectly, sell, offer to sell, grant any option for
sale of, or otherwise dispose of, any trust preferred securities or any company
preferred securities or any security convertible into or exchangeable into or
exercisable for the trust preferred securities or the company preferred
securities.
We have received approval to list the trust preferred securities on the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange in accordance with its rules. In connection with that
application, a legal notice relating to the issue of the trust preferred
securities and a copy of the Trust Agreement will be deposited with the
Registrar of the District Court of Luxembourg (Greffier en Chef du Tribunal
d'Arrondissement a Luxembourg), where those documents may be examined and copies
obtained.
In connection with the offering, the underwriters may purchase and sell the
trust preferred securities in the open market. These transactions may include
stabilizing transactions and purchases to cover short positions created by the
underwriters, and the imposition of a penalty bid, in connection with the
offering. Stabilizing transactions consist of certain bids or purchases for the
purpose of preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of the trust
preferred securities; and short positions created by the underwriters involve
the sale by the underwriters of a greater number of the trust preferred
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securities than they are required to purchase from UBS Preferred Funding Company
in the offering. The underwriters also may impose a penalty bid, whereby selling
concessions allowed to broker-dealers in respect of the trust preferred
securities sold in the offering may be reclaimed by the underwriters if such
trust preferred securities are repurchased by the underwriters in stabilizing or
covering transactions. These activities may stabilize, maintain or otherwise
affect the market price of the trust preferred securities, which may be higher
than the price that might otherwise prevail in the open market; and these
activities, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time. These transactions
may be effected in the over-the-counter market or otherwise.
Each underwriter has agreed that:
- it has not offered or sold and before the date six months after the date
of issue of the trust preferred securities will not offer or sell any
trust preferred securities to persons in the United Kingdom except to
persons whose ordinary activities involve them in acquiring, holding,
managing or disposing of investments as principal or agent, for the
purposes of their businesses or otherwise in circumstances that have not
resulted and will not result in an offer to the public in the United
Kingdom within the meaning of the Public Offers of Securities
Regulations 1995,
- it has complied and will comply with all the applicable provisions of
the Financial Services Act of 1986 with respect to anything done by it
in relation to the trust preferred securities in, from or otherwise
involving the United Kingdom, and
- it has only issued or passed on and will only issue or pass on in the
United Kingdom any document received by it in connection with the issue
of the trust preferred securities to a person who is of a kind described
in Article 11(3) of the Financial Services Act 1986 (Investment
Advertisements) (Exemptions) Order 1996, or is a person to whom the
document may otherwise lawfully be issued or passed on.
Because the NASD considers this offering an offering of interests in a "direct
participation program" as that term is defined in Rule 2810(a)(4) of the NASD,
the offering is being conducted in accordance with Rule 2810 of the NASD.
Pursuant to Rule 2810 of the NASD and with regard to the trust preferred
securities, no NASD member will (i) execute transactions in any discretionary
account without the prior written approval of the customer, nor (ii) recommend
to a customer the purchase, sale or exchange of a trust preferred security
without reasonable grounds to believe, on the basis of information obtained from
the customer concerning his investment objectives, other investments, financial
situation and needs, and any other information known by the member or associated
person, that (a) the customer is or will be in a financial position appropriate
to enable him to realize to a significant extent the benefits described in this
prospectus; (b) the customer has a fair market net worth sufficient to sustain
the risks inherent in the program, including loss of investment and lack of
liquidity; and (c) the program is otherwise suitable for the customer. Also
pursuant to Rule 2810 of the NASD, NASD members participating in the offering
will maintain in the files of the member documents disclosing the basis upon
which the determination of suitability was reached as to each customer.
UBS Warburg LLC has agreed to purchase approximately 87.5% of the shares offered
in the offering. If any of the shares underwritten by UBS Warburg LLC are sold
by it at a price less than the initial public offering price, the net proceeds
from the offerings to UBS AG on a consolidated basis will be reduced because UBS
Warburg LLC and UBS AG are accounted for on a consolidated basis.
Following the initial distribution of the trust preferred securities, UBS
Warburg LLC and PaineWebber Incorporated may offer and sell the trust preferred
securities in the course of their business as broker-dealers, subject to
obtaining any necessary approvals for any such offers and sales. UBS Warburg LLC
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and PaineWebber Incorporated may act as principals or agents in these
transactions. This prospectus may be used by UBS Warburg LLC and PaineWebber
Incorporated in connection with these transactions. These sales, if any, will be
made at varying prices related to prevailing market prices at the time of sale
or otherwise. Neither UBS Warburg LLC nor PaineWebber Incorporated is obligated
to make a market in the trust preferred securities and either of them may
discontinue market-making at any time without notice. No assurance can be given
as to the liquidity of the trading market for the trust preferred securities.
UBS AG does not expect that UBS Warburg LLC nor PaineWebber Incorporated will
pay any proceeds from these market-making resales to UBS AG. Unless UBS AG or an
agent informs you in your confirmation of sale that your trust preferred
security is being purchased in its original offering and sale, you may assume
that you are purchasing your trust preferred security in a market-making
transaction.
UBS Preferred Funding Company and UBS AG have agreed to indemnify the
underwriters against, or contribute to payments that the underwriters may be
required to make in respect of, certain liabilities, including liabilities under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The underwriters and/or their affiliates have provided investment banking,
commercial banking and financial advisory services to UBS AG or its affiliates
in the past, for which they have received customary compensation and expense
reimbursement, and may do so again in the future.
Purchasers of the trust preferred securities may be required to pay stamp taxes
and other charges in accordance with the laws and practices of the country of
purchase in addition to the offering price.
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Validity of the securities
Certain matters of Delaware law relating to the validity of the trust preferred
securities and the company preferred securities will be passed upon by Richards,
Layton & Finger, P.A., special Delaware counsel to UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding
Trust and UBS Preferred Funding Company. The validity of the subordinated notes
and the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement will be passed upon for UBS AG,
UBS Preferred Funding Trust and UBS Preferred Funding Company by Sullivan &
Cromwell. The validity of the subordinated notes and the UBS AG Subordinated
Guarantee Agreement will be passed upon for the underwriters by Davis Polk &
Wardwell. Sullivan & Cromwell and Davis Polk & Wardwell will rely upon the
opinion of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., as to matters of Delaware law and
the opinion of Bar & Karrer, Swiss counsel to UBS AG, as to matters of Swiss
law. Certain matters relating to United States federal income tax considerations
will be passed upon for UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding Trust and UBS Preferred
Funding Company by Sullivan & Cromwell.
Experts
The consolidated financial statements of UBS AG at 31 December 1999 and 1998 and
for each of the three years in the period ended 31 December 1999 appearing in
this document have been audited by Ernst & Young Ltd., independent auditors, as
set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere in this prospectus, and
are included in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of such firm
as experts in accounting and auditing. The consolidated financial statements of
PaineWebber Group Inc. at 31 December 1999 and 1998 and for each of the three
years appearing in this document have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing elsewhere
in this prospectus, and are included in reliance upon such report given upon the
authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.
Limitations on enforcement of U.S. laws against UBS AG,
its management and others
UBS AG is a Swiss bank. Many of its directors and executive officers, including
all of the persons who signed the registration statement of which this
prospectus is a part, and certain experts named in this prospectus, are resident
outside the United States, and all or a substantial portion of our assets and
the assets of such persons are located outside the United States. As a result,
it may be difficult for you to serve legal process on UBS AG or its management
or have any of them appear in a U.S. court. We have been advised by Bar &
Karrer, Swiss counsel to UBS AG, that there is doubt as to enforceability in
Switzerland, in original actions or in actions for enforcement of judgment of
U.S. courts, of liabilities based solely on the federal securities laws of the
United States.
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General Information
LISTING
We have received approval to list the trust preferred securities on the
Luxembourg Stock Exchange in accordance with its rules.
In connection with the listing on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, a notice
relating to the issue of the trust preferred securities (Notice Legale) and the
LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company have been filed with the Chief
Registrar of the District Court of Luxembourg (Greffier en Chef du Tribunal
d'Arrondissement de et a Luxembourg), where such documents are available for
inspection and copies of such documents will be obtainable upon request. For
listing purposes, the trust preferred securities will be considered as debt
instruments and will appear under the heading "emprunts ordinaires."
CLEARING SYSTEMS
The trust preferred securities have been accepted for clearance by Clearstream
and Euroclear. The Common Code for the trust preferred securities is 011877982
and the International Security Identification Number (ISIN) for the trust
preferred securities is US90262PAA66.
AUTHORIZATION
The transactions constituting the formation of UBS Preferred Funding Company
were authorized by a resolution of the board of directors of UBS AG passed on 14
September 2000 and the issue of the company preferred securities was authorized
by UBS Preferred Funding Company as of 18 September 2000.
DOCUMENTS
As long as any trust preferred securities are outstanding, copies of UBS
Preferred Funding Company's LLC Agreement, the Amended and Restated Trust
Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Trust and the UBS AG subordinated guarantee
will be available for inspection during usual business hours at the specified
office of the paying agent in Luxembourg.
As long as any trust preferred securities are outstanding, a copy of the English
translation of the statutes and by-laws of UBS AG will be available for
inspection at the specified office of the paying agent in Luxembourg.
Copies of the latest annual report of UBS Preferred Funding Company and copies
in the English language of the latest annual report on a consolidated and an
unconsolidated basis and the published consolidated semi-annual financial
statements of UBS AG will be available at the specified office of the paying
agent in Luxembourg, so long as any trust preferred securities are outstanding.
Neither UBS Preferred Funding Trust nor UBS Preferred Funding Company has
published any interim financial statements. UBS Preferred Funding Trust and UBS
Preferred Funding Company do not intend to publish non-consolidated financial
statements. UBS Preferred Funding Trust will make available in Luxembourg any
separate financial information about it made publicly available in the United
States, Switzerland or elsewhere.
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MATERIAL ADVERSE CHANGE
Except as disclosed in this prospectus, there has been no material adverse
change in the financial position of UBS AG since 30 June 2000 and in the
financial position of UBS Preferred Funding Trust or UBS Preferred Funding
Company since 18 September 2000.
INFORMATION IN PROSPECTUS
UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding Company and UBS Preferred Funding Trust, to the
best of their knowledge, confirm respectively that this prospectus contains all
information with respect to UBS AG and its consolidated subsidiaries, UBS
Preferred Funding Company, UBS Preferred Funding Trust, the company preferred
securities and the trust preferred securities which is material in the context
of the issue and offering of the trust preferred securities, that all the
information contained herein is true and accurate in all material respects and
is not misleading in any material respect, that the opinions and intentions
expressed herein are honestly held and that there are no other facts the
omission of which would make this prospectus as a whole or any of such
information or the expression of any such opinions or intentions misleading in
any material respect. UBS Preferred Funding Trust accepts responsibility
accordingly. Each investor contemplating purchasing the trust preferred
securities is required to make its own independent investigation of the
financial condition, general affairs and property and its own appraisal of the
credit worthiness of UBS AG and its consolidated subsidiaries, UBS Preferred
Funding Company and UBS Preferred Funding Trust.
No person has been authorized to give any information or to make any
representation other than those contained in this prospectus, and, if given or
made, such information or representation must not be relied upon as having been
authorized by UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding Company and UBS Preferred Funding
Trust. This prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities to which it relates.
Neither the delivery of this prospectus nor any sale hereunder shall create,
under any circumstances, any implication that there has been no change in the
affairs of UBS AG, UBS Preferred Funding Company or UBS Preferred Funding Trust
since the date hereof or that the information contained herein is correct as of
any time subsequent to its date.
LITIGATION
None of UBS Preferred Funding Trust, UBS Preferred Funding Company or UBS AG are
involved in any litigation or arbitration proceedings relating to claims or
amounts that are material in the context of the issue of the trust preferred
securities nor, so far as UBS Preferred Funding Trust, UBS Preferred Funding
Company or UBS AG are aware, is any such litigation or arbitration pending or
threatened.
GOVERNING LAW
The LLC Agreement of UBS Preferred Funding Company, the company preferred
securities, the Amended and Restated Trust Agreement and the trust preferred
securities will be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware without regard
to any conflicts of laws principles that would require the application of the
laws of a jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware. The subordinated notes
and the UBS AG Subordinated Guarantee Agreement will be governed by the laws of
the State of New York.
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Where You Can Find More Information
UBS files periodic reports and other information with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. You may read and copy any document that UBS files with the
SEC at the SEC's public reference room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington,
D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the
operation of its public reference room. You may also inspect UBS's SEC reports
and other information at the New York Stock Exchange, Inc., 20 Broad Street, New
York, New York 10005. Copies of these documents will, so long as any trust
preferred securities are outstanding, be available for inspection during usual
business hours at the specified office of the Luxembourg Paying Agent.
We have filed a registration statement on Form F-1 under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, with the SEC covering the trust preferred securities, the
company preferred securities and the UBS AG subordinated guarantee. For further
information on the trust preferred securities, the company preferred securities,
the UBS AG subordinated guarantee, UBS Preferred Funding Trust, UBS Preferred
Funding Company and UBS AG, you should review our registration statement and its
exhibits. This prospectus summarizes material provisions of the contracts and
other documents that we refer you to. Since this prospectus may not contain all
the information that you may find important, you should review the full text of
these documents. We have included copies of these documents as exhibits to our
registration statement. Copies of these documents will, so long as any trust
preferred securities are outstanding, be available for inspection during usual
business hours at the specified office of the Luxembourg Paying Agent.
Presentation of Financial Information
UBS's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International
Accounting Standards and are denominated in Swiss francs, or "CHF," the legal
tender of Switzerland. For convenience, 31 December 1999 CHF amounts have been
translated into United States dollars, or "$," at the rate of CHF 1=$0.6277,
which was the noon buying rate on 31 December 1999, and 31 June 2000 CHF amounts
have been translated into United States dollars at the rate of CHF 1=$0.6129,
which was the noon buying rate on 30 June 2000. This translation should not be
construed as a representation that the Swiss franc amounts actually denote such
United States dollar amounts or have been, could have been or could be,
converted into United States dollars at the rate indicated.
The table below sets forth, for the periods and dates indicated, information
concerning the noon buying rate for the Swiss franc, expressed in United States
dollars per one Swiss franc. The "noon buying rate" is the rate in New York City
for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
HIGH LOW AVERAGE RATE(1)
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER ($ per 1 CHF) AT PERIOD END
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1995....................................... 0.8951 0.7616 0.8466 0.8666
1996....................................... 0.8641 0.7399 0.8090 0.7468
1997....................................... 0.7446 0.6510 0.6890 0.6845
1998....................................... 0.7731 0.6485 0.6894 0.7281
1999....................................... 0.7361 0.6244 0.6605 0.6277
2000 (through August 31)................... 0.7539 0.6442 0.6023 0.7510
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(1) The average of the noon buying rates on the last business day of each full
month during the relevant period.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF UBS
AUDITED YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Auditors.............................. F-1
UBS Group Income Statement.................................. F-3
UBS Group Balance Sheet..................................... F-4
UBS Group Statement of Changes in Equity.................... F-5
UBS Group Statement of Cash Flows........................... F-6
UBS Group Notes to the Financial Statements................. F-7
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS Group Income Statement.................................. F-86
UBS Group Balance Sheet..................................... F-87
UBS Group Statement of Changes in Equity.................... F-88
UBS Group Statement of Cash Flows........................... F-89
UBS Group Notes to the Financial Statements................. F-90
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PAINEWEBBER
AUDITED YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated Statements of Income........................... F-108
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.............. F-109
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
Equity.................................................... F-110
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows....................... F-113
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................. F-114
Report of Independent Auditors.............................. F-135
Financial Highlights........................................ F-136
Common Stock and Quarterly Information...................... F-137
Five Year Financial Summary................................. F-139
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
First Quarter 2000.......................................... F-140
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income................. F-141
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.... F-142
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............. F-143
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........ F-144
Second Quarter 2000......................................... F-153
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income................. F-154
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.... F-155
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............. F-156
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........ F-157
Third Quarter 2000.......................................... F-168
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income................. F-169
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.... F-170
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............. F-171
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements........ F-172
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Group Executive Board UBS AG:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of UBS AG and
subsidiaries as of 31 December 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated
statements of income, cash flows and changes in shareholders' equity for each of
the three years in the period ended 31 December 1999. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. These standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, based on our audits, the consolidated financial statements
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated
financial position of UBS AG as of 31 December 1999 and 1998, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended 31 December 1999, in conformity with
International Accounting Standards ("IAS") and comply with Swiss Law.
IAS vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America. Application of accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America would have affected
shareholders' equity as of 31 December 1999 and 1998 and the results of
operations for the two years then ended to the extent summarized in Note 42 of
the Notes to the Financial Statements.
Basel, 8 March 2000, except for Note 38,
as to which the date is 18 April 2000
and Note 1(t) as to which
the date is 17 August 2000
ATAG Ernst & Young Ltd.
/s/ ROGER K. PERKIN /s/ PETER HECKENDORN
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Roger K. Perkin Peter Heckendorn
Chartered Accountant lic. oec.
in charge of the audit in charge of the audit
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS GROUP
YEARS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999, 1998 AND 1997
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UBS GROUP
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED NOTE 31.12.1999(1) 31.12.1998(1) 31.12.1997
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CHF MILLION, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA
OPERATING INCOME
Interest income................................. 4 35,604 37,442 23,669
Interest expense................................ 4 (29,695) (32,424) (16,733)
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Net interest income............................. 5,909 5,018 6,936
Credit loss expense............................. 12b (956) (951) (1,278)
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Net interest income after credit loss expense... 4,953 4,067 5,658
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Net fee and commission income................... 5 12,607 12,626 12,234
Net trading income.............................. 6 7,719 3,313 5,491
Income from disposal of associates and
subsidiaries.................................. 7 1,821 1,119 198
Other income.................................... 8 1,325 1,122 1,299
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Total operating income.......................... 28,425 22,247 24,880
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel....................................... 9 12,577 9,816 11,559
General and administrative...................... 9 6,098 6,735 5,315
Depreciation and amortization................... 9 1,857 1,825 1,762
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Total operating expenses........................ 20,532 18,376 18,636
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE RESTRUCTURING COSTS, TAX
AND MINORITY INTERESTS........................ 7,893 3,871 6,244
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Restructuring costs............................. 7,000
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OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX AND MINORITY
INTERESTS..................................... 7,893 3,871 (756)
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Tax expense/(benefit)........................... 25 1,686 904 (105)
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS..... 6,207 2,967 (651)
------- ------- -------
Minority interests.............................. 26 (54) 5 (16)
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS)............................... 6,153 2,972 (667)
======= ======= =======
Basic earnings per share (CHF).................. 10 15.20 7.33 (1.59)
Diluted earnings per share (CHF)................ 10 15.07 7.20 (1.59)
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999(1) 31.12.1998(1)
------------------ NOTE ------------- -------------
CHF MILLION
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks................. 5,073 3,267
Money market paper................................... 11 69,717 18,390
Due from banks....................................... 12a 29,907 68,495
Cash collateral on securities borrowed............... 13 113,162 91,695
Reverse repurchase agreements........................ 14 132,474 141,285
Trading portfolio assets............................. 15 212,440 159,179
Positive replacement values.......................... 27 64,698 90,511
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses............ 12a 234,858 247,926
Financial investments................................ 16 7,039 6,914
Accrued income and prepaid expenses.................. 5,167 6,627
Investments in associates............................ 17 1,102 2,805
Property and equipment............................... 18 8,701 9,886
Intangible assets and goodwill....................... 19 3,543 2,210
Other assets......................................... 20 11,007 12,092
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TOTAL ASSETS......................................... 898,888 861,282
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Total subordinated assets............................ 600 496
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued............................ 64,655 51,527
Due to banks......................................... 21 76,365 85,716
Cash collateral on securities lent................... 13 12,832 19,171
Repurchase agreements................................ 14 196,914 137,617
Trading portfolio liabilities........................ 15 54,586 47,033
Negative replacement values.......................... 27 95,786 125,847
Due to customers..................................... 21 279,960 274,850
Accrued expenses and deferred income................. 12,040 11,232
Long-term debt....................................... 22 56,332 50,783
Other liabilities.................................... 23,24,25 18,376 27,722
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TOTAL LIABILITIES.................................... 867,846 831,498
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MINORITY INTERESTS................................... 26 434 990
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital........................................ 4,309 4,300
Share premium account................................ 14,437 13,617
Foreign currency translation......................... (442) (456)
Retained earnings.................................... 20,327 16,224
Treasury shares...................................... (8,023) (4,891)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........................... 30,608 28,794
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY............................... 898,888 861,282
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Total subordinated liabilities....................... 14,801 13,652
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999(1) 31.12.1998(1) 31.12.1997
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CHF MILLION
ISSUED AND PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
Balance at the beginning of the year................ 4,300 4,296 4,255
Issue of share capital.............................. 9 4 41
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR(2)................... 4,309 4,300 4,296
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SHARE PREMIUM
Balance at the beginning of the year as previously
reported.......................................... 13,740 13,260 13,001
Change in accounting policy......................... (123) 1406(4) 0
Balance at the beginning of the year (restated)..... 13,617 14,666 13,001
Premium on shares issued, and warrants exercised.... 45 111 130
Own equity derivatives.............................. 526 (1,598) 0
Net premium on treasury share and own equity
derivative activity............................... 249 438 129
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR...................... 14,437 13,617 13,260
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Balance at the beginning of the year................ (456) (111) (155)
Movements during the year........................... 14 (345) 44
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR...................... (442) (456) (111)
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RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at the beginning of the year as previously
reported.......................................... 16,293 15,464 16,931
Change in accounting policy......................... (69) 0 0
Balance at the beginning of the year (restated)..... 16,224 15,464 16,931
Net profit/(loss) for the year restated............. 6,153 2,972 (667)
Dividends paid restated............................. (2,050) (2,212) (800)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR...................... 20,327 16,224 15,464
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TREASURY SHARES, AT COST
Balance at the beginning of the year as previously
reported.......................................... (1,482) (1,982) (702)
Change in accounting policy......................... (3,409) (2,345)(4) 0
Balance at the beginning of the year (restated)..... (4,891) (4,327) (702)
Acquisitions restated............................... (6,595) (3,860) (3,172)
Disposals restated.................................. 3,463 3,296 1,892
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR(3)................... (8,023) (4,891) (1,982)
============= ============= ======
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY.......................... 30,608 28,794 30,927
============= ============= ======
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(2) Comprising 430,893,162 ordinary shares at 31 December 1999; 429,952,612
ordinary shares at 31 December 1998; and 428,724,700 ordinary shares at 31
December 1997 (as restated for the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland
and Swiss Bank Corporation), at CHF 10 each, fully paid.
(3) Comprising 36,873,714 shares at 31 December 1999; 24,456,698 shares at 31
December 1998; and 11,692,326 shares at 31 December 1997.
(4) Opening balance sheet adjustment to 1 January 1998, with no restatement to
1997.
In addition to the Treasury shares, a maximum of 1,057,908 unissued shares
(conditional capital) (1,998,458 at 31 December 1998 and 2,884,672 at 31
December 1997) can be issued without the approval of the shareholders. This
amount consists of unissued and reserved shares for the former Swiss Bank
Corporation employee share ownership plan and optional dividend warrants. The
optional dividend warrants were the warrants granted in lieu of a cash dividend
by the former Swiss Bank Corporation in February 1996 (at the option of the
shareholder).
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999(1) 31.12.1998(1) 31.12.1997
CHF MILLION ------------- ------------- ----------
CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit/(loss)........................................... 6,153 2,972 (667)
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE TO CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Non cash items included in net profit/(loss) and other
adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 1,857 1,825 1,762
Provision for credit losses............................... 956 951 1,278
Income from associates.................................... (211) (377) (231)
Deferred tax expense/(benefit)............................ 479 491 (1,035)
Restructuring provision................................... 0 0 7,000
Net gain from investing activities........................ (2,282) (1,803) (967)
Net increase/(decrease) in operating assets:
Net due from/to banks..................................... (5,298) (65,172) 22,503
Reverse repurchase agreements, cash collateral on
securities borrowed..................................... (12,656) 66,031 (52,440)
Trading portfolio including net replacement values........ (49,956) 45,089 (38,388)
Loans due to/from customers............................... 17,222 (5,626) 2,865
Accrued income, prepaid expenses and other assets......... 2,545 2,107 (350)
Net increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities:
Repurchase agreements, cash collateral on securities
lent.................................................... 52,958 (49,145) 24,594
Accrued expenses and other liabilities.................... (7,366) 1,686 1,037
Income taxes paid......................................... (1,063) (733) (1,185)
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NET CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES........... 3,338 (1,704) (34,224)
============= ============= =======
CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in subsidiaries and associates.................. (1,720) (1,563) (1,550)
Disposal of subsidiaries and associates..................... 3,782 1,858 1,294
Purchase of property and equipment.......................... (2,820) (1,813) (1,785)
Disposal of property and equipment.......................... 1,880 1,134 1,101
Net (investment)/divestment in financial investments........ 356 6,134 (731)
------------- ------------- -------
NET CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES........... 1,478 5,750 (1,671)
============= ============= =======
CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Money market paper issued................................... 13,128 (4,073) 23,303
Net movements in treasury shares and treasury share contract
activity.................................................. (2,312) (2,552) (1,151)
Capital issuance............................................ 9 4 408
Capital repayment........................................... 0 0 (795)
Dividends paid.............................................. (2,050) (2,212) (800)
Issuance of long term debt.................................. 12,661 5,566 17,155
Repayment of long term debt................................. (7,112) (9,068) (9,105)
Repayment of minority interests............................. (689) 0 0
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NET CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES........... 13,635 (12,335) 29,015
Effects of exchange rate differences........................ 148 (386) (571)
============= ============= =======
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH EQUIVALENTS................. 18,599 (8,675) (7,451)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................ 83,678 92,353 99,805
------------- ------------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...................... 102,277 83,678 92,354
============= ============= =======
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS COMPRISE:
Cash and cash balances with central banks................... 5,073 3,267 4,638
Money market paper.......................................... 69,717 18,390 36,353
Bank deposits maturing in less than 3 months................ 27,487 62,021 51,363
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TOTAL....................................................... 102,277 83,678 92,354
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of accounting
UBS AG and subsidiaries ("UBS" or the "Group") provides a broad range of
financial services such as advisory, underwriting, financing, market making,
asset management, brokerage, and retail banking on a global level. The Group was
formed on 29 June 1998 when Swiss Bank Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland
merged. The merger was accounted for using the pooling of interests method of
accounting. Due to the merger, the Group harmonized its accounting policies,
which have been retrospectively applied for the presentation of comparative
information.
The Group adopted new International Accounting Standards ("IAS") and changed the
presentation of certain financial information effective 1 January 2000. The
consolidated financial statements have been restated, where practicable, to give
retroactive effect to these changes -- see t) below.
The consolidated financial statements are stated in Swiss francs, the currency
of the country in which UBS AG is incorporated. They are prepared in accordance
with International Accounting Standards. In preparing the consolidated financial
statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from such estimates and the
differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.
b) Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise those of the parent company (UBS
AG), its subsidiaries and its special purpose entities, presented as a single
economic entity. Subsidiaries and special purpose entities which are directly or
indirectly controlled by the Group are consolidated. Subsidiaries acquired are
consolidated from the date control passes. Companies which are acquired and held
with a view to their subsequent disposal are recorded as financial investments.
The effects of intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the Group
financial statements, except for certain intercompany derivatives for which
hedge accounting is used.
Equity and net income attributable to minority interests are shown separately in
the balance sheet and income statement respectively.
c) Offsetting
Assets and liabilities are offset only when the Group has a legal right to
offset amounts with the same counterparty and transactions are expected to be
settled on a net basis.
d) Trade date/settlement date accounting
When the Group becomes party to a contract in its trading activities it
recognizes from that date ("trade date") any unrealized profits and losses
arising from revaluing that contract to fair value. These unrealized profits and
losses are recognized in the income statement.
On a date subsequent to the trade date, the terms of spot and forward trading
transactions are fulfilled ("settlement date") and a resulting financial asset
or liability is recognized on the balance sheet at the fair value of the
consideration given or received.
e) Foreign currency translation
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date
of the transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are reported
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
using the closing exchange rate. Exchange differences arising on the settlement
of transactions at rates different from those at the date of the transaction,
and unrealized foreign exchange differences on unsettled foreign currency
monetary assets and liabilities, are recognized in the income statement.
Assets and liabilities of foreign entities are translated at the exchange rates
at the balance sheet date, while income statement items and cash flows are
translated at average rates over the year. Differences resulting from the use of
these different exchange rates are recognized directly in foreign currency
translation within shareholders' equity.
f) Business and geographical segments
The Group is organized on a worldwide basis into five major operating divisions
and Corporate Center. These divisions are the basis upon which the Group reports
its primary segment information.
Segment revenue, segment expenses and segment performance include transfers
between business segments and between geographical segments. Such transfers are
accounted for at competitive prices charged to unaffiliated customers for
similar services.
g) Securities borrowing and lending
Securities borrowed and lent that are collateralized by cash are included in the
balance sheet at amounts equal to the collateral advanced or received.
Income arising from the securities lending and borrowing business is recognized
in the income statement on an accrual basis.
h) Repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions
The Group enters into purchases of securities under agreements to resell and
sales of securities under agreements to repurchase substantially identical
securities. Securities which have been sold subject to repurchase agreements
continue to be recognized in the balance sheet and are measured in accordance
with the accounting policy for trading balances or financial assets as
appropriate. The proceeds from sale of these securities are treated as
liabilities and included in repurchase agreements.
Securities purchased subject to commitments to resell at a future date are
treated as loans collateralized by the security and are included in reverse
repurchase agreements.
Interest earned on reverse repurchase agreements and interest incurred on
repurchase agreements is recognized as interest income and interest expense
respectively over the life of each agreement.
i) Trading portfolio
The trading portfolio consists of debt and equity securities as well as of
precious metals held to meet the financial needs of our customers and to take
advantage of market opportunities. The trading portfolio is carried at fair
value. Short positions in securities are reported as trading portfolio
liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net of related
transaction expenses, are recognized as net trading income. Net trading income
also includes interest and dividend income on trading assets as well as the
funding costs for holding these positions.
j) Loans and allowance for credit losses
Loans are initially recorded at cost. For loans originated by the Group, the
cost is the amount lent to the borrower. For loans acquired from a third party
the cost is the fair value at the time of acquisition.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Interest income on an unimpaired loan is recognized on an accrual basis.
Interest includes the amount of amortization of any discount or premium between
the cost of a loan and its amount at maturity and the amortization of any loan
fees and costs.
The allowance for credit losses provides for risks of losses inherent in the
credit extension process, including loans and lending-related commitments. Such
commitments include letters of credit, guarantees and commitments to extend
credit. Counterparties are individually rated and periodically reviewed and
analyzed. The allowance is adjusted for impairments identified on a loan-by-loan
basis. If there are indications that there are significant probable losses in
the portfolio that have not specifically been identified, allowances would also
be provided for on a portfolio basis.
Impairments in loans are recognized when it becomes probable that the Group will
not be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the
loans. The carrying amounts of the loans are reduced to their estimated
realizable value through a specific allowance. The impairment is recognized as
an expense for the period. Loans are stated at their principal amount net of any
allowance for credit losses.
This management process has resulted in the following components of the overall
allowance:
Counterparty-specific: Probable losses from individual credit
exposures are evaluated based upon the borrower's character, overall
financial condition, resources and payment record; the prospects for
support from any financially responsible guarantors; and, if appropriate,
the realizable value of any collateral. Impairment is measured and
allowances are established based on discounted expected cash flows.
Country-specific: Probable losses resulting from exposures in
countries experiencing political and transfer risk, countrywide economic
distress, or problems regarding the legal enforceability of contracts are
assessed using country specific scenarios and taking into consideration the
nature of the individual exposures and their importance for the economy.
Specific country allowances exclude exposures addressed in
counterparty-specific allowances.
Specific reserve pools: Specific risk reserve pools were established
in 1996 to absorb probable losses not specifically identified at that time,
but which experience indicated were present in the portfolio. These pools
subsequently have been applied to specific loans based on the analysis of
individual credit exposures. The Group does not believe there is a current
need for such allowances.
A loan is classified as non-performing when the contractual payments of
principal and/or interest are in arrears for 90 days or more. After the 90 day
period the recognition of interest income ceases and a charge is recognized for
the unpaid and accrued interest receivable.
A write-off is made when all or part of a loan is deemed uncollectible or in the
case of debt forgiveness. Write-offs are charged against previously established
allowances and reduce the principal amount of a loan.
k) Financial investments
Financial investments are debt and equity securities held for the accretion of
wealth through distributions, such as interest and dividends, and for capital
appreciation. Financial investments also include real estate held for sale.
Debt securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. If necessary,
the carrying amount is reduced to its estimated realizable value. Interest
income on debt securities, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is
recognized on an accrual basis and reported as net interest income.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Financial investments held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market
value. Reductions to market value and reversals of such reductions as well as
gains and losses on disposal are included in other income. Interest earned and
dividends received are included in net interest income.
Private equity investments are carried at cost less write-downs for impairments
in value. Reductions of the carrying amount and reversals of such reductions as
well as gains and losses on disposal are included in other income.
l) Investments in associates
Investments in associates in which the Group has a significant influence are
accounted for by the equity method. Investments in which the Group has a
significant influence, but which are acquired and held with a view to their
subsequent disposal, are included in financial investments (see the reference to
private equity investments in the paragraph above).
Investments in companies where the parent company does not hold a significant
influence are recorded at cost less value adjustments for less than temporary
declines in value.
m) Property and equipment
Property and equipment includes land, buildings, furnishings, fixtures,
leasehold improvements, computer, telecommunications and other equipment.
Property and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and is
periodically reviewed for impairment.
Property and equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over their
estimated useful lives as follows:
- - Buildings Not exceeding 50 years
- - Furnishings and Not exceeding 10 years
fixtures
- - Leasehold improvements Not exceeding 10 years
- - Equipment Not exceeding 5 years
n) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value
of the Group's share of the net assets of the acquired subsidiary or associate
at the date of acquisition. Goodwill and intangibles resulting from the
acquisition of client franchises are recognized as an asset and are amortized
using the straight-line basis over their estimated useful economic life, not
exceeding 20 years. At each balance sheet date, goodwill is reviewed for
indications of impairment. If such indications exist an analysis is performed
including an assessment of future cash flows to determine if a write-down is
necessary.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign
subsidiaries are treated as local currency balances and are translated into
Swiss francs at the closing rate at subsequent balance sheet dates.
o) Income taxes
Income tax payable on profits, based on the applicable tax laws in each
jurisdiction, is recognized as an expense in the period in which profits arise.
The tax effects on income tax losses available for carry-forward are recognized
as an asset when it is probable that future taxable profit will be available
against which those losses can be utilized.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the Group balance sheet and their
amounts as measured for tax purposes, which will result in taxable amounts in
future periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary differences
which will result in deductible amounts in future periods, but only to the
extent it is probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available against
which these differences can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are
expected to apply to the period in which the asset will be realized or the
liability will be settled.
Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they arise from
the same tax reporting group and relate to the same tax authority and when the
legal right to offset exists.
p) Own shares, own bonds and derivatives on own shares
In the normal course of its trading and market making activities, the Group buys
and sells its own shares, its own bonds and derivatives on its own shares. In
1997, these instruments were held in the trading portfolio similar to other
trading instruments, and carried at fair value. Changes in fair value and
dividends received on UBS AG shares and interest on its own bonds in the trading
portfolio were recognized as net trading income (See Note t).
The Group also holds its own shares for non-trading purposes for instance
employee compensation schemes and other strategic purposes. These shares are
recorded within treasury shares and are deducted from shareholders' equity. The
difference between the proceeds of the sale of treasury shares and their cost
basis is recognized in share premium. Dividends relating to treasury shares are
not recognized.
q) Retirement benefits
The Group sponsors a number of retirement benefit plans for its employees
worldwide. These plans include both defined benefit and defined contribution
plans and various other retirement benefits such as post-employment medical
benefit. As of 1 January 1999, the Group adopted IAS 19, Employee Benefits
(revised 1998) ("IAS 19") to account for such plans. Under IAS 19, Group
contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed when employees have
rendered services in exchange for such contributions, generally in the year of
contribution.
In accordance with IAS 19, the Group uses the projected unit credit actuarial
method to determine the present value of its defined benefit obligations and the
related current service cost and, where applicable, past service cost.
The principal actuarial assumptions made by the actuary are set out in Note 35.
The Group recognizes a portion of its actuarial gains and losses as income or
expenses if the net cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses at the
end of the previous reporting period exceeded the greater of:
a) 10% of the present value of the defined benefit obligation at that
date (before deducting plan assets); and
b) 10% of the fair value of any plan assets at that date.
The unrecognized actuarial gains and losses exceeding the greater of the two
values are recognized in the income statement over the expected average
remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plans.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
r) Derivative instruments
Derivative instruments are carried at fair value. Fair values are obtained from
quoted market prices, discounted cash flow models and option pricing models as
appropriate. The fair values of derivative instruments are shown in the balance
sheet as positive and negative replacement values. Realized and unrealized gains
and losses are recognized in net trading income. Valuation adjustments to cover
credit and market liquidity risks have been made.
Transactions in derivative instruments entered into for hedging of non-trading
positions are recognized in the income statement on the same basis as to the
underlying item being hedged.
s) Comparability
Certain amounts have been reclassified from previous years to conform to the
1999 presentation.
The prior year financial statements reflect the requirements of the following
revised or new International Accounting Standards, which the Group implemented
in 1999:
- - IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
- - IAS 14 Segment Reporting
- - IAS 17 Accounting for Leases
- - IAS 19 Employee Benefits
- - IAS 36 Impairment of Assets.
The implementation of the above standards had no material impact for the Group.
t) Retroactive application of accounting changes adopted 1 January 2000
The consolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended 31 December
1999 and 1998 have been restated to reflect retroactively changes in accounting
policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in presentation adopted 1
January 2000, as discussed below. 1997 financial information has not been
restated due to unavailability of certain pre-merger data and different
organizational structures.
The following notes to the financial statements also have been revised to
reflect the changes referred to in this Note: Notes 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 14, 15, 25,
27, 33, 34, 41, 42 and 43.
Standing Interpretations Committee ("SIC") 16, Share Capital -- Reacquired
Own Equity Instruments (Treasury Shares)
In May 1999, the International Accounting Standards Committee ("IASC") issued
Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital -- Reacquired Own Equity Instruments
(Treasury Shares) which the Group adopted as of 1 January 2000. The
Interpretation provides guidance for the recognition, presentation, and
disclosure of Treasury shares. SIC 16 applies to own shares and derivatives on
own shares held for trading and non-trading purposes. SIC 16 requires own shares
and derivatives on own shares to be presented as Treasury shares and deducted
from Shareholders' equity. Gains and losses relating to the sale of own shares
and derivatives on own shares are not recognized in the income statement but
rather as a change in Shareholders' equity.
As a result of the retroactive application of Interpretation SIC 16, net trading
income was reduced by CHF 196 million and CHF 81 million, and income tax expense
was reduced by CHF 49 million and CHF 23 million for the years ended 31 December
1999 and 1998, respectively; these amounts were recorded in shareholders'
equity. Shareholders' equity and total assets were reduced by CHF 4,227 million
and CHF 3,601 million as of 31 December 1999 and 1998, respectively, to reflect
the
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
reclassification of own shares and derivatives on own shares held at those
dates. Of the CHF 4,227 million for 31 December 1999, CHF 4,561 million was a
reduction in trading portfolio assets and the remaining CHF 334 million was an
increase in positive replacement values. Of the CHF 3,601 million for 31
December 1998, CHF 3,409 million was a reduction to trading portfolio assets and
the remaining CHF 192 million was a reduction to positive replacement values. In
addition, shareholders' equity was adjusted as of 1 January 1998.
Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts
In order to improve comparability with its main competitors, the Group has
offset positive and negative replacement values and reverse repurchase
agreements and repurchase agreements with the same counter-party for
transactions covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements. Positive
and negative replacement values have been reduced by CHF 66,136 million and CHF
79,233 million as of 31 December 1999 and 1998, respectively. Reverse repurchase
and repurchase agreements have been reduced by CHF 12,322 million as of 31
December 1999.
Interest and Dividend Income and Expense on Trading Assets and Liabilities
In prior periods, interest and dividend income and expense on trading assets and
liabilities were included in net trading income. In order to improve
comparability with its main competitors, the Group has included interest and
dividend income on trading assets and interest expense on trading liabilities in
interest income and interest expense, respectively, and has discontinued the
allocation of funding costs to net trading income.
Interest income was increased by CHF 17,281 million and CHF 14,607 million for
the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998, respectively. Interest expense was
increased by CHF 17,728 million and CHF 16,251 million for the years ended 31
December 1999 and 1998, respectively. Net trading income was increased by CHF
447 million and CHF 1,644 million for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
Tax Expense
Capital taxes were included in tax expense. The Group has reclassified CHF 80
million and CHF 118 million in Capital taxes from tax expense to General and
administrative expenses for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
Segment Information
In the first half of 2000, the Group reorganized its business divisions. The
segment reporting for the year ended 31 December 1999 and 1998 has been restated
to reflect the new Group structure.
The following IAS were adopted as of 1 January 2000, but this adoption had no
material impact on the prior periods presented herein.
IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
In July 1998, the IASC issued IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and
Contingent Assets, which is required to be adopted for the Group's financial
statements as of 1 January 2000. The Standard provides accounting and disclosure
requirements for contingent liabilities and contingent assets. IAS 37 also
provides recognition and measurement requirements for provisions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
IAS 38, Intangible Assets
In July 1998, the IASC issued IAS 38, Intangible Assets, which is required to be
adopted prospectively for the Group's financial statements as of 1 January 2000.
The Standard requires the capitalization and amortization of intangible assets,
if it is probable that the future economic benefits that are attributable to the
assets will flow to the enterprise and the cost of the asset can be measured
reliably. The amortization period for recognized intangible assets should not
exceed 20 years. If adopted in 1999 this standard would have increased operating
profit by approximately CHF 300 million.
IAS 10 (revised), Events After the Balance Sheet Date
In May 1999, the IASC issued IAS 10 (revised), Events After the Balance Sheet
Date, which is required to be adopted for the Group's financial statements as of
1 January 2000. IAS 10 (revised) establishes requirements for the recognition
and disclosure of events after the balance sheet date.
u) Recent accounting standards not yet adopted
IAS 39, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments
In December 1998, the IASC issued IAS 39, Recognition and Measurement of
Financial Instruments, which is required to be adopted for the Group's financial
statements as of 1 January 2001 on a prospective basis. The Standard provides
comprehensive guidance on accounting for financial instruments. Financial
instruments include conventional financial assets and liabilities and
derivatives. IAS 39 requires that all financial instruments should be recognized
on the balance sheet. Most financial instruments should be carried at fair
value. IAS 39 also establishes hedge accounting criteria and guidelines. While
the specific impact on earnings and financial position of IAS 39 has not been
determined, the activities that will be most affected by the new Standard have
been identified. Specifically, the use of derivatives to hedge loans, deposits,
and issuance of debt, primarily hedge of interest rate risk, will be affected by
IAS 39. Management is currently evaluating the impact of IAS 39. The actual
assessment of the impact of IAS 39 on the Group's earnings and financial
position will be based on the 1 January 2001 financial position, among other
things, in accordance with the Standard.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 2 SEGMENT REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP
The business group results have been presented on a management reporting basis.
Consequently, internal charges and transfer pricing adjustments have been
reflected in the performance of each business. The basis of the reporting
reflects the management of the business within the Group. Total revenue includes
income which is directly attributable to a business group whether from sales to
external customers or from transactions with other segments. Revenue sharing
agreements are used to allocate external customer revenues to a business group
on a reasonable basis. Transactions between business groups are conducted at
arm's length.
UBS
UBS ASSET UBS CORPORATE UBS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999(2) SWITZERLAND MANAGEMENT WARBURG CENTER GROUP
- ------------------------------------------ ----------- ---------- ------- --------- -------
CHF MILLION
Revenues.................................. 12,761 1,369 13,241 2,010 29,381
Credit loss expense(1).................... (1,071) 0 (333) 448 (956)
------- ------ ------- -------- -------
Total operating income.................... 11,690 1,369 12,908 2,458 28,425
------- ------ ------- -------- -------
Personnel expenses........................ 4,691 516 7,278 92 12,577
General and administrative expenses....... 2,308 271 2,680 839 6,098
Depreciation.............................. 460 32 659 366 1,517
Amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets....................... 23 113 154 50 340
------- ------ ------- -------- -------
Total operating expenses.................. 7,482 932 10,771 1,347 20,532
------- ------ ------- -------- -------
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX............ 4,208 437 2,137 1,111 7,893
Tax expense............................... 1,686
-------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS...... 6,207
Minority interests........................ (54)
-------
NET PROFIT................................ 6,153
=======
OTHER INFORMATION AS OF 31.12.1999
Total assets(3)........................... 254,577 10,451 721,900 (88,040) 898,888
Total liabilities(3)...................... 270,137 4,614 695,965 (102,436) 868,280
- ---------------
(1) In order to show the relevant business group performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit loss expense are reported
for all business groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted
expected loss figures and the net credit loss expense for financial
reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit loss expense for financial reporting purposes of
CHF 956 million for the year ended 31 December 1999 is as follows: UBS
Switzerland CHF 985 million, UBS Warburg CHF (20) million, Corporate Center
CHF (9) million.
(2) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect the new Group structure and
retroactive changes in accounting policy and changes in presentation (see
Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(3) The funding surplus/requirement is reflected in each business group and
adjusted in Corporate Center.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
UBS
UBS ASSET UBS CORPORATE UBS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1998(2) SWITZERLAND MANAGEMENT WARBURG CENTER GROUP
- -------------------------------------- ----------- ---------- ------- --------- -------
CHF MILLION
- -----------
Revenues................................... 13,958 1,358 7,691 191 23,198
Credit loss expense(1)..................... (1,186) 0 (510) 745 (951)
------- ----- ------- ------- -------
Total operating income..................... 12,772 1,358 7,181 936 22,247
------- ----- ------- ------- -------
Personnel expenses......................... 4,448 515 4,641 212 9,816
General and administrative expenses........ 2,226 228 2,625 1,656 6,735
Depreciation............................... 771 35 549 128 1,483
Amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets........................ 4 78 173 87 342
------- ----- ------- ------- -------
Total operating expenses................... 7,449 856 7,988 2,083 18,376
------- ----- ------- ------- -------
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX............. 5,323 502 (807) (1,147) 3,871
Tax expense................................ 904
-------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS....... 2,967
Minority interests......................... 5
-------
NET PROFIT................................. 2,972
=======
OTHER INFORMATION AS OF 31.12.1998
Total assets(3)............................ 217,215 7,266 662,006 (25,205) 861,282
Total liabilities(3)....................... 228,583 2,848 637,676 (36,619) 832,488
- ---------------
(1) In order to show the relevant divisional performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit loss expense are reported
for all business divisions. The statistically derived adjusted expected
losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted
expected loss figures and the net credit loss expense for financial
reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit loss expense for financial reporting purposes of
CHF 951 million as of 31 December 1998 is as follows: UBS Private Banking
CHF 48 million, UBS Warburg CHF 506 million, UBS Private & Corporate Clients
CHF 397 million.
(2) The 1998 figures have been restated to reflect the new Group structure and
retroactive changes in accounting policy and changes in presentation (see
Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(3) The funding surplus/requirement is reflected in each division and adjusted
in Corporate Center.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
UBS UBS PRIVATE
PRIVATE UBS & CORPORATE UBS ASSET UBS CORPORATE UBS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1997 BANKING WARBURG CLIENTS MANAGEMENT CAPITAL CENTER GROUP
- ----------------------------------- ------- ------- ----------- ---------- ------- --------- -----
CHF MILLION
Revenues........................... 6,215 10,888 7,005 1,040 492 518 26,158
Credit loss expense(1)............. (59) (300) (1,092) 0 0 173 (1,278)
----- ------ ------ ----- --- --- ------
Total operating income............. 6,156 10,588 5,913 1,040 492 691 24,880
----- ------ ------ ----- --- --- ------
Personnel, general and
administrative expenses.......... 2,869 8,641 4,497 542 110 215 16,874
Depreciation and amortization...... 122 668 660 95 1 216 1,762
----- ------ ------ ----- --- --- ------
Total operating expenses........... 2,991 9,309 5,157 637 111 431 18,636
----- ------ ------ ----- --- --- ------
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX..... 3,165 1,279 756 403 381 260 6,244
Tax expense........................ 1,395
------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS........................ 4,849
Minority interests................. 16
------
NET PROFIT BEFORE RESTRUCTURING
COSTS............................ 4,833
======
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(1) Basically the same methodology as for the year 1998 segment reporting is
applied. Due to the unavailability of certain pre-1998 merger data and
different organizational structures, the divisional breakdown of the
financially booked net credit loss expense is not available.
The 1997 results do not take into account the 1998 merger provision and the
impact of the 1998 merger on taxes. The net loss for the Group including these
items was CHF (667) million. Due to the unavailability of certain pre-merger
(1998 merger) data, 1997 assets and liabilities by business group are not
presented.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 SEGMENT REPORTING BY GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
The geographical analysis of total assets is based on customer domicile whereas
operating income and capital investment is based on the location of the office
in which the transactions and assets are recorded. Because of the global nature
of financial markets the Group's business is managed on an integrated basis
worldwide, with a view to profitability by product line. The geographical
analysis of operating income, total assets, and capital investment is provided
in order to comply with International Accounting Standards, and does not reflect
the way the Group is managed. Management believes that analysis by business
division, as shown in Note 2 to these financial statements, is a more meaningful
representation of the way in which the Group is managed.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999
- ------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME TOTAL ASSETS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
---------------------- ----------------- -------------------
CHF M SHARE % CHF M SHARE % CHF M SHARE %
-------- --------- ------- ------- ------- ---------
Switzerland............................. 14,976 52 227,821 25 1,990 70
Europe.................................. 7,626 27 243,427 27 356 13
Americas................................ 3,861 14 316,363 35 386 14
Asia/Pacific............................ 1,945 7 103,703 12 87 3
Africa/Middle East...................... 17 0 7,574 1 1 0
------ --- ------- --- ---- ---
TOTAL................................... 28,425 100 898,888 100 2,820 100
====== === ======= === ==== ===
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1998
- ------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME TOTAL ASSETS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
---------------------- ----------------- -------------------
CHF M SHARE % CHF M SHARE % CHF M SHARE %
-------- --------- ------- ------- ------- ---------
Switzerland............................. 16,757 75 221,945 26 234 13
Europe.................................. 1,655 8 322,841 38 765 42
Americas................................ 2,548 11 216,989 25 513 28
Asia/Pacific............................ 1,251 6 95,402 11 304 17
Africa/Middle East...................... 36 0 4,105 0 2 0
------ --- ------- --- ----- ---
Total................................... 22,247 100 861,282 100 1,818 100
====== === ======= === ===== ===
NOTE 4 NET INTEREST INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997(1)
------------------ ---------- ---------- -------------
CHF MILLION
INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks.......... 6,105 7,687 4,031
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers...... 12,077 14,111 17,565
Interest from finance leasing........................... 49 60 90
Interest earned on securities borrowed and reverse
repurchase agreements................................. 11,422 10,380 0
Interest and dividend income from financial
investments........................................... 160 372 498
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio..... 5,598 3,901 0
Other................................................... 193 931 1,485
------ ------ ------
Total................................................... 35,604 37,442 23,669
------ ------ ------
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997(1)
------------------ ---------- ---------- -------------
CHF MILLION
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks........................ 5,515 8,205 7,247
Interest on amounts due to customers.................... 8,330 9,890 10,074
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements... 8,446 7,543 0
Interest on medium and long term debt................... 5,334 5,045 4,468
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio.... 2,070 1,741 0
Funding costs for trading positions..................... 0 0 (5,056)
------ ------ ------
Total................................................... 29,695 32,424 16,733
------ ------ ------
NET INTEREST INCOME..................................... 5,909 5,018 6,936
====== ====== ======
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(1) Interest and dividends derived from the securities and derivative product
portfolios held for trading are included within net trading income. The
funding costs of holding these assets are charged to net trading income and
credited to interest expense.
NOTE 5 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
CHF MILLION
CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS....................... 372 559 793
------ ------ ------
SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES
Underwriting and corporate finance fees................... 1,831 1,694 1,645
Brokerage fees............................................ 3,934 3,670 4,145
Investment fund fees...................................... 1,915 1,778 1,457
Fiduciary fees............................................ 317 349 375
Custodian fees............................................ 1,583 1,386 1,188
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees.......... 2,984 3,335 2,549
Other..................................................... 57 110 233
------ ------ ------
Total..................................................... 12,621 12,322 11,592
------ ------ ------
COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES..................... 765 776 784
TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME...................... 13,758 13,657 13,169
------ ------ ------
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Brokerage fees paid....................................... 795 704 694
Other..................................................... 356 327 241
------ ------ ------
Total..................................................... 1,151 1,031 935
------ ------ ------
NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME............................. 12,607 12,626 12,234
====== ====== ======
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 6 NET TRADING INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997(2)
- ------------------ ---------- ---------- -------------
CHF MILLION
Foreign exchange(1)..................................... 1,108 1,992 2,550
Fixed income............................................ 2,603 162 1,843
Equities................................................ 4,008 1,159 1,098
------ ----- -----
NET TRADING INCOME...................................... 7,719 3,313 5,491
====== ===== =====
- ---------------
(1) Includes other trading income such as banknotes, precious metals and
commodities.
(2) Interest and dividends derived from the securities and derivative product
portfolios held for trading are included within net trading income. The
funding costs of holding these assets are charged to net trading income and
credited to interest expense.
NOTE 7 NET GAINS/(LOSSES) FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
CHF MILLION
Net income from disposal of consolidated subsidiaries..... 8 1,149 154
Net gains/(losses) from disposal of investments in
associates.............................................. 1,813 (30) 44
----- ----- -----
NET GAINS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES.... 1,821 1,119 198
===== ===== =====
While the 1999 figure represents mainly the disposal gains from our investments
in Swiss Life/ Rentenanstalt and Julius Baer registered shares, the 1998 number
is mainly attributable to the disposal of the BSI - Banca della Svizzera
Italiana.
NOTE 8 OTHER INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
CHF MILLION
INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL ASSETS (DEBT AND EQUITY)
Net income from disposal of private equity investments.... 374 587 418
Net income from disposal of other financial assets........ 180 398 338
Net gains/(losses) from revaluation of financial assets... (102) (556) (16)
----- ----- -----
Total..................................................... 452 429 740
----- ----- -----
INVESTMENTS IN PROPERTY
Net income from disposal of properties held for resale.... 78 33 20
Net gains/(losses) from revaluation of properties held for
resale.................................................. (49) (106) (90)
Net income from other properties.......................... (20) 328 99
----- ----- -----
Total..................................................... 9 255 29
----- ----- -----
EQUITY INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES.............. 211 377 231
----- ----- -----
OTHER..................................................... 653 61 299
----- ----- -----
TOTAL OTHER INCOME........................................ 1,325 1,122 1,299
===== ===== =====
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9 OPERATING EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
CHF MILLION
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Salaries and bonuses...................................... 9,872 7,082(1) 8,932
Contractors............................................... 886 535 365
Insurance and social contributions........................ 717 542(1) 536
Contributions to retirement benefit plans................. 8(2) 614 580
Employee share plans...................................... 151 201 143
Other personnel expenses.................................. 943 842 1,003
------ ------ ------
TOTAL..................................................... 12,577 9,816 11,559
====== ====== ======
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Occupancy................................................. 847 822 830
Rent and maintenance of machines and equipment............ 410 390 460
Telecommunications and postage............................ 756 820 819
Administration............................................ 784 759 794
Marketing and public relations............................ 335 262 306
Travel and entertainment.................................. 552 537 528
Professional fees, including IT outsourcing............... 1,815 1,792 1,464
Other..................................................... 599 1,353 114
------ ------ ------
TOTAL..................................................... 6,098 6,735 5,315
====== ====== ======
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Property and equipment.................................... 1,517 1,483 1,623
Goodwill and other intangible assets...................... 340 342 139
------ ------ ------
TOTAL..................................................... 1,857 1,825 1,762
====== ====== ======
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES.................................. 20,532 18,376 18,636
====== ====== ======
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(1) CHF 121 million of bonus related social contribution costs have been
reclassified from Salaries and bonuses to Insurance and social
contributions.
(2) Includes CHF 456 million prepaid employer contributions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ------------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
BASIC EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit/(loss) for the year (CHF million).... 6,153 2,972 (667)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Registered ordinary shares...................... 430,497,026 429,710,128 426,994,240
Treasury shares................................. (25,754,544) (24,487,833) (7,724,236)
----------- ----------- -----------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER
SHARE......................................... 404,742,482 405,222,295 419,270,004
----------- ----------- -----------
BASIC EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE (CHF)........... 15.20 7.33 (1.59)
=========== =========== ===========
DILUTED EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit/(loss) for the period (CHF
million)...................................... 6,153 2,972 (667)
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per
share......................................... 404,742,482 405,222,295 419,270,004
Potential dilutive ordinary shares resulting
from outstanding options, warrants and
convertible debt securities................... 3,632,670 7,658,746 576,290
----------- ----------- -----------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR DILUTED EARNINGS PER
SHARE......................................... 408,375,152 412,881,041 419,846,294
----------- ----------- -----------
DILUTED EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE (CHF)......... 15.07 7.20 (1.59)
=========== =========== ===========
The weighted average number of shares is calculated based upon the average
outstanding shares at the end of each month. 1999 share figures are restated for
the two-for-one stock split, approved at the shareholder meeting of 18 April
2000.
NOTE 11 MONEY MARKET PAPER
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
Government treasury notes and bills......................... 32,724 9,568
Money market placements..................................... 36,540 8,262
Other bills and cheques..................................... 453 560
------ ------
TOTAL MONEY MARKET PAPER.................................... 69,717 18,390
====== ======
thereof eligible for discount at central banks.............. 64,671 16,512
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12A DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS
The composition of due from banks, the loan portfolio and the allowances for
credit losses by type of exposure at the end of the year was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Banks....................................................... 30,785 69,543
Allowance for credit losses................................. (878) (1,048)
------- -------
Net due from banks.......................................... 29,907 68,495
------- -------
Loans to customers:
Mortgages................................................. 127,987 140,785
Other loans............................................... 119,242 120,636
------- -------
Subtotal.................................................... 247,229 261,421
Allowance for credit losses................................. (12,371) (13,495)
------- -------
Net loans to customers...................................... 234,858 247,926
------- -------
NET DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS................... 264,765 316,421
======= =======
thereof subordinated........................................ 86 133
------- -------
The composition of due from banks and loans to customers by geographical region
based on the location of the borrower at the end of the year was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Switzerland................................................. 183,944 187,223
Europe...................................................... 44,796 53,013
Americas.................................................... 31,285 44,556
Asia/Pacific................................................ 13,451 43,142
Africa/Middle East.......................................... 4,538 3,030
------- -------
Subtotal.................................................... 278,014 330,964
Allowance for credit losses................................. (13,249) (14,543)
------- -------
NET DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS................... 264,765 316,421
======= =======
The composition of due from banks and loans to customers by type of collateral
at the end of the year was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Secured by mortgages........................................ 130,835 145,247
Collateralized by securities................................ 19,061 13,185
Guarantees and other collateral............................. 28,725 27,953
Unsecured................................................... 99,393 144,579
------- -------
Subtotal.................................................... 278,014 330,964
Allowance for credit losses................................. (13,249) (14,543)
------- -------
NET DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS................... 264,765 316,421
======= =======
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12B ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The allowance and provision for credit losses developed as follows:
TOTAL
SPECIFIC COUNTRY RISK ------------------------
CHF MILLION ALLOWANCE PROVISION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- --------- ------------ ---------- ----------
Balance at the beginning of the year.......... 13,528 1,450 14,978 16,213
Write-offs.................................... (3,271) (4) (3,275) (2,324)
Recoveries.................................... 65 0 65 59
Increase/(decrease) in credit loss allowance
and provision............................... 1,122 (166) 956 951
Net foreign exchange and other
adjustments(1).............................. 578 96 674 79
------ ----- ------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR................ 12,022 1,376 13,398 14,978
====== ===== ====== ======
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(1) Includes allowance for doubtful interest of CHF 409 million at 31 December
1999 and CHF 423 million at 31 December 1998.
At the end of the year the aggregate allowances and provisions were apportioned
and displayed as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
As a reduction of due from banks............................ 878 1,048
As a reduction of loans to customers........................ 12,371 13,495
------ ------
Subtotal.................................................... 13,249 14,543
Included in other liabilities related to commitments and
contingent liabilities.................................... 149 435
------ ------
TOTAL ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES............. 13,398 14,978
====== ======
NOTE 12C NON-PERFORMING LOANS
An analysis of changes in non-performing loans is presented in the following
table:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Non-performing loans at beginning of year................... 16,113 16,664
Net additions............................................... (638) 2,258
Write-offs and disposals.................................... (2,402) (2,809)
------ ------
NON-PERFORMING LOANS AT THE END OF THE YEAR................. 13,073 16,113
====== ======
The non-performing loans by type of exposure at the end of the year were as
follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Banks....................................................... 499 477
------ ------
Loans to customers:
Mortgages................................................. 7,105 9,280
Other..................................................... 5,469 6,356
------ ------
Subtotal.................................................... 12,574 15,636
------ ------
TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS.................................. 13,073 16,113
====== ======
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The non-performing loans by geographical region based on the location of the
borrower were as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Switzerland................................................. 11,435 14,022
Europe...................................................... 223 405
Americas.................................................... 697 1,156
Asia/Pacific................................................ 373 281
Africa/Middle East.......................................... 345 249
------ ------
TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS.................................. 13,073 16,113
====== ======
When principal and interest are overdue by 90 days, loans are classified as
non-performing, the recognition of interest income ceases and a charge is
recognized against income for the unpaid interest receivable. Allowances are
provided for non-performing loans to reflect their net estimated recoverable
amount. Unrecognized interest related to such loans totaled CHF 409 million for
the year ended 31 December 1999 and CHF 423 million for the year ended 31
December 1998.
NOTE 13 CASH COLLATERAL ON SECURITIES BORROWED AND LENT
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------ ------------------------
SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES
CHF MILLION BORROWED LENT BORROWED LENT
- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
CASH COLLATERAL BY COUNTERPARTIES
Banks.............................................. 99,810 8,926 68,186 5,337
Customers.......................................... 13,352 3,906 23,509 13,834
------- ------ ------ ------
TOTAL CASH COLLATERAL ON SECURITIES BORROWED AND
LENT............................................. 113,162 12,832 91,695 19,171
======= ====== ====== ======
NOTE 14 REPURCHASE AND REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------ ------------------------
REVERSE REVERSE
REPURCHASE REPURCHASE REPURCHASE REPURCHASE
CHF MILLION AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS
- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
AGREEMENTS BY COUNTERPARTIES
Banks........................................ 93,161 125,054 107,565 77,942
Customers.................................... 39,313 71,860 33,720 59,675
------- ------- ------- -------
TOTAL REPURCHASE AND REVERSE REPURCHASE
AGREEMENTS................................. 132,474 196,914 141,285 137,617
======= ======= ======= =======
NOTE 15 TRADING PORTFOLIO
Trading assets and liabilities are carried at fair value. The following table
presents the carrying value of trading assets and liabilities at the end of the
year.
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
TRADING PORTFOLIO ASSETS
DEBT INSTRUMENTS
Swiss government and government agencies.................... 7,391 13,448
U.S. Treasury and government agency......................... 21,821 9,969
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Other government............................................ 65,821 62,639
Corporate listed instruments................................ 13,646 8,519
Other unlisted instruments.................................. 8,439 8,100
------- -------
TOTAL....................................................... 117,118 102,675
------- -------
EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
Listed instruments (excluding own shares)................... 87,227 49,848
Unlisted instruments........................................ 2,968 841
------- -------
TOTAL....................................................... 90,195 50,689
------- -------
PRECIOUS METALS............................................. 5,127 5,815
------- -------
TOTAL TRADING PORTFOLIO ASSETS.............................. 212,440 159,179
======= =======
TRADING PORTFOLIO LIABILITIES
DEBT INSTRUMENTS
Swiss government and government agencies.................... 0 96
U.S. Treasury and government agency......................... 24,535 4,455
Other government............................................ 11,917 34,979
Corporate listed instruments................................ 6,459 3,154
------- -------
TOTAL....................................................... 42,911 42,684
------- -------
LISTED EQUITY INSTRUMENTS................................... 11,675 4,349
------- -------
TOTAL TRADING PORTFOLIO LIABILITIES......................... 54,586 47,033
======= =======
The Group trades debt, equity, precious metals, foreign currency and derivatives
to meet the financial needs of its customers and to generate revenue through its
trading activities. Note 27 provides a description of the various classes of
derivatives together with the related volumes used in the Group's trading
activities, whereas Notes 13 and 14 provide further details about cash
collateral on securities borrowed and lent and repurchase and reverse repurchase
agreements.
NOTE 16 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 12.31.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
DEBT INSTRUMENTS
Listed...................................................... 1,357 1,880
Unlisted.................................................... 609 547
----- -----
Total....................................................... 1,966 2,427
----- -----
EQUITY INVESTMENTS
Listed...................................................... 356 400
Unlisted.................................................... 557 1,048
----- -----
Total....................................................... 913 1,448
----- -----
PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS.................................. 3,001 1,759
PROPERTIES HELD FOR RESALE.................................. 1,159 1,280
----- -----
TOTAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS................................. 7,039 6,914
===== =====
thereof eligible for discount at central banks.............. 563 544
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The following table gives additional disclosure in respect of the valuation
methods used.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------ ------------------------
CHF MILLION BOOK VALUE FAIR VALUE BOOK VALUE FAIR VALUE
----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
VALUED AT AMORTIZED COST
Debt instruments................................ 677 687 1,530 1,551
----- ----- ----- -----
VALUED AT THE LOWER OF COST OR MARKET VALUE
Debt instruments................................ 1,289 1,314 897 907
Equity instruments.............................. 913 939 1,448 1,552
Properties held for resale...................... 1,159 1,194 1,280 1,369
----- ----- ----- -----
Total........................................... 3,361 3,447 3,625 3,828
----- ----- ----- -----
VALUED AT COST LESS ADJUSTMENTS FOR IMPAIRMENTS
Private equity investments...................... 3,001 4,146 1,759 2,574
----- ----- ----- -----
TOTAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS..................... 7,039 8,280 6,914 7,953
===== ===== ===== =====
NOTE 17 INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
CARRYING CARRYING
AMOUNT AS OF AMOUNT AS OF
CHF MILLION 31.12.1998 INCOME ADDITIONS DISPOSALS 31.12.1999
----------- ------------ ------ --------- --------- ------------
Total investments in associates...... 2,805 211 47 (1,961) 1,102
===== === == ====== =====
The figure of CHF 1,961 million for disposals for the year ended 31 December
1999 primarily consists of the sale of Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt.
NOTE 18 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
ACCUMULATED CARRYING CARRYING ACCUMULATED
AMORTIZATION AMOUNT AMOUNT DEPRECIATION
HISTORICAL AS OF AS OF DEPRECIATION, AS OF AS OF
CHF MILLION COST 31.12.1998 31.12.1998 ADDITIONS DISPOSALS WRITE-OFFS 31.12.1999 31.12.1999(3)
----------- ---------- ------------ ---------- --------- --------- ------------- ---------- -------------
Bank premises.......... 10,668 (4,096) 6,572 292 (1,050) (354) 5,460 (3,625)
Other properties....... 1,802 (656) 1,146 705 (325) (59) 1,467 (539)
Equipment and
furniture............ 6,035 (3,867) 2,168 1,823 (525) (1,692) 1,774 (4,345)
------ ------ ----- ----- ------ ------ ----- ------
TOTAL PROPERTY AND
EQUIPMENT(1)......... 18,505 (8,619) 9,886 2,820 (1,900) (2,105)(2) 8,701 (8,509)
====== ====== ===== ===== ====== ====== ===== ======
- ---------------
(1) Fire insurance value of property and equipment is CHF 15,004 million (1998:
CHF 14,941 million).
(2) Depreciation, write-offs of CHF 2,105 million include a charge of CHF 588
million that was charged against the restructuring provision.
(3) After elimination of CHF 2,215 million accumulated depreciation relating to
disposals.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 19 INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
ACCUMULATED CARRYING CARRYING ACCUMULATED
AMORTIZATION AMOUNT AMOUNT AMORTIZATION
HISTORICAL AS OF AS OF AMORTIZATION, AS OF AS OF
CHF MILLION COST 31.12.1998 31.12.1998 ADDITIONS(1) WRITE-OFFS 31.12.1999 31.12.1999(2)
- ----------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------ ------------- ---------- -------------
Intangible assets............ 553 (301) 252 55 (42) 265 (40)
Goodwill..................... 2,447 (489) 1,958 1,618 (298) 3,278 (951)
----- ---- ----- ----- ---- ----- ----
TOTAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND
GOODWILL................... 3,000 (790) 2,210 1,673 (340) 3,543 (991)
===== ==== ===== ===== ==== ===== ====
- ---------------
(1) Including currency translation differences.
(2) After elimination of CHF 139 million accumulated amortization relating to
intangible assets fully written off and no longer used.
NOTE 20 OTHER ASSETS
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax assets(1)...................................... 742 1,205
Settlement and clearing accounts............................ 4,911 5,543
VAT and other tax receivables............................... 702 839
Other receivables........................................... 4,652 4,505
------ ------
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS.......................................... 11,007 12,092
====== ======
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(1) Additional tax information is provided in Note 25.
NOTE 21 DUE TO BANKS AND CUSTOMERS
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999
- ----------- ----------
Due to banks................................................ 76,365 85,716
Due to customers in savings and investment accounts......... 78,640 79,723
Amounts due to customers on demand and time................. 201,320 195,127
------- -------
Total due to customers...................................... 279,960 274,850
------- -------
TOTAL DUE TO BANKS AND CUSTOMERS............................ 356,325 360,566
======= =======
NOTE 22 LONG-TERM DEBT
CHF MILLION
- -----------
Total bond issues........................................... 48,305
Shares in bond issues of the Swiss Regional or Cantonal
Banks' Central Bond Institutions.......................... 2,055
Medium term notes........................................... 5,972
------
TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT........................................ 56,332
======
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
UBS AG (PARENT) SUBSIDIARIES
--------------------- ---------------------
FLOATING FLOATING TOTAL TOTAL
CHF MILLION FIXED RATE RATE FIXED RATE RATE 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ---------- ----------
CONTRACTUAL MATURITY DATE
2000................................. 13,395 524 818 0 14,737 8,208
2001................................. 7,866 121 1,354 0 9,341 7,803
2002................................. 5,313 270 2,158 399 8,140 8,368
2003................................. 3,093 147 129 0 3,369 6,534
2004................................. 2,316 47 286 1,705 4,354 3,772
2005-2009............................ 9,795 208 581 1,378 11,962 12,562
Thereafter........................... 3,476 32 921 0 4,429 3,536
------ ----- ----- ----- ------ ------
TOTAL................................ 45,254 1,349 6,247 3,482 56,332 50,783
====== ===== ===== ===== ====== ======
The Group issues both CHF and non-CHF denominated fixed and floating rate debt.
Publicly placed fixed rate debt pays interest at rates up to 16%. Floating rate
debt pays interest based on the three-month or six-month London Interbank
Offered Rate ("LIBOR").
Subordinated debt securities are unsecured obligations of the Group and are
subordinated in right of payment to all present and future senior indebtedness
and certain other obligations of the Group. At 31 December 1999 and 31 December
1998, the Group had CHF 13,106 million and CHF 12,071 million, respectively, in
subordinated debt excluding convertible and exchangeable debt and notes with
warrants which have been included in the following paragraph. Subordinated debt
usually pays interest annually and provides for single principal payments upon
maturity. At 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, the Group had CHF 41,093
million and CHF 36,379 million, respectively, in unsubordinated debt.
The Group issues convertible obligations that can be exchanged for ordinary
shares of UBS AG and notes with warrants attached on UBS AG shares. Furthermore,
the Group issues notes exchangeable into common stock or preferred stock of
other companies, or repaid based on the performance of an index or group of
securities. At 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, the Group had CHF 2,133
million and CHF 2,333 million, respectively, in convertible and exchangeable
debt and notes with warrants attached outstanding.
The Group, as part of its interest-rate risk management process, utilizes
derivative instruments to modify the repricing and maturity characteristics of
the notes/bonds issued. The Group also utilizes other derivative instruments to
manage the foreign exchange impact of certain long-term debt obligations.
Interest rate swaps are utilized to convert the economic characteristics of
fixed rate debt to those of floating rate debt.
The Group issues credit-linked notes generally through private placements. The
credit-linked notes are usually senior unsecured obligations of UBS AG, acting
through one of its branches, and can be subject to early redemption at the
option of the Group or in the event of a defined credit event. Payment of
interest and/or principal is dependent upon the performance of a reference
entity or security. The rate of interest on each credit-linked note is either
floating and determined by reference to LIBOR plus a spread or fixed.
Medium-term and credit-linked notes have been included in the amounts disclosed
above as unsubordinated debt.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 23 OTHER LIABILITIES
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
Provision, including restructuring provision(1)............. 5,995 7,094
Provision for commitments and contingent liabilities........ 149 435
Current tax liabilities..................................... 1,747 875
Deferred tax liabilities.................................... 994 1,012
VAT and other tax payables(2)............................... 888 1,010
Settlement and clearing accounts............................ 4,789 9,502
Other payables.............................................. 3,814 7,794
------ ------
TOTAL OTHER LIABILITIES..................................... 18,376 27,722
====== ======
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(1) Further details to business risk and restructuring provisions are provided
in Note 24.
(2) Additional information regarding income tax is provided in Note 25.
NOTE 24 PROVISIONS, INCLUDING RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
BUSINESS RISK PROVISION
Balance at the beginning of the year........................ 4,121 1,142
New provisions charged to income............................ 539 3,133
Provisions applied.......................................... (705) (484)
Recoveries and adjustments.................................. 611 330
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR.............................. 4,566 4,121
------ ------
RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
Balance at the beginning of the year........................ 2,973 7,000
Addition.................................................... 300 0
Applied(1)
Personnel................................................. (378) (2,024)
IT........................................................ (642) (797)
Premises.................................................. (673) (267)
Other..................................................... (151) (939)
------ ------
Total utilized during the year.............................. (1,844) (4,027)
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR.............................. 1,429 2,973
------ ------
TOTAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING RESTRUCTURING PROVISION......... 5,995 7,094
====== ======
- ---------------
(1) The expense categories refer to the nature of the expense rather than the
income statement expense line.
PROVISION FOR RESTRUCTURING COSTS: At the time of the 1998 merger, it was
announced that the merged banks' operations in various locations would be
combined, resulting in vacant properties, reductions in personnel, elimination
of redundancies in the information technology platforms, exit costs and other
costs. As a result, the individual banks estimated that the cost of the
post-merger (1998 merger) restructuring would be approximately CHF 7 billion, to
be expended over a period of four years. By the end of December 1999, the Group
had utilized CHF 6 billion of the provision.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
As of today, many of the actions under these plans are completed or near
completion. As a result of the real estate lease breaks or disposals which have
been identified, the Group recognized an additional restructuring provision of
CHF 300 million in 1999.
NOTE 25 INCOME TAXES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
- ---------------------------------------------------------- 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
CHF MILLION ---------- ---------- ----------
FEDERAL AND CANTONAL
Current payable......................................... 849 213 511
Deferred................................................ 511 463 (191)
FOREIGN
Current payable......................................... 359 200 419
Deferred................................................ (33) 28 (844)
----- ----- ----
TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)........................ 1,686 904 (105)
===== ===== ====
The Group made net tax payments, including domestic federal, cantonal and
foreign taxes, of CHF 1,063 million and CHF 733 million for the full year of
1999 and 1998, respectively.
The components of operating profit/(loss) before tax, and the differences
between income tax expense/(benefit) reflected in the financial statements and
the amounts calculated at the statutory rate of 25% are as follows:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
- ---------------------------------------------------------- 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
CHF MILLION ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating profit/(loss) before tax........................ 7,893 3,871 (756)
Domestic................................................ 6,957 10,287 1,202
Foreign................................................. 936 (6,416) (1,958)
----- ------ ------
Income taxes at statutory rate of 25%..................... 1,973 968 (189)
Increase/(decrease) resulting from:
Applicable tax rates differing from statutory rate........ 55 88 (3)
Tax losses not recognized................................. 39 1,436 310
Previously unrecorded tax losses now recognized........... (215) (142) (201)
Lower taxed income........................................ (278) (1,849) (333)
Non-deductible expenses................................... 132 172 171
Adjustments related to prior years........................ (112) 7 (27)
Capital taxes............................................. 0 0 96
Change in deferred tax valuation allowance................ 92 224 71
----- ------ ------
Income tax expense (benefit).............................. 1,686 904 (105)
===== ====== ======
As of 31 December 1999 the Group had accumulated unremitted earnings from
foreign subsidiaries on which deferred taxes had not been provided as the
undistributed earnings of these foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely
reinvested. In the event these earnings were distributed it is estimated that
Swiss taxes of approximately CHF 35 million would be due.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Significant components of the Group's deferred income tax assets and liabilities
(gross) are as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Compensation and benefits................................. 316 114 106
Restructuring provision................................... 316 718 1,100
Allowance for credit losses............................... 138 370 573
Net operating loss carryforwards.......................... 2,194 1,610 672
Others.................................................... 237 170 270
------ ------ -----
Total..................................................... 3,201 2,982 2,721
Valuation allowance....................................... (2,459) (1,777) (647)
------ ------ -----
NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS................................... 742 1,205 2,074
====== ====== =====
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
Property and equipment.................................... 342 484 602
Investments in associates................................. 153 299 287
Other provisions.......................................... 142 109 501
Unrealized gains on investment securities................. 93 103 69
Others.................................................... 264 17 36
------ ------ -----
TOTAL..................................................... 994 1,012 1,495
====== ====== =====
The change in the balance of the net deferred tax asset (liability) at 31
December 1999, 31 December 1998 and 31 December 1997 does not equal the deferred
tax expense (benefit) in those years. This is due to the effect of foreign
currency rate changes on tax assets and liabilities denominated in currencies
other than CHF.
Certain foreign branches and subsidiaries of the Group have deferred tax assets
related to net operating loss carryforwards and other items. Because recognition
of these assets is uncertain, the Group has established valuation allowances of
CHF 2,459 million, CHF 1,777 million and CHF 647 million at 31 December 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
Net operating loss carryforwards totaling CHF 9,149 million at 31 December 1999
are available to reduce future taxable income of certain branches and
subsidiaries.
The carryforwards have lives as follows:
31.12.1999
----------
One year.................................................... 15
2 to 4 years................................................ 215
More than 4 years........................................... 8,919
-----
Total....................................................... 9,149
=====
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
NOTE 26 MINORITY INTERESTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
Minority interests in profit/(loss)......................... 54 (5)
Preferred stock(1).......................................... 0 689
Minority interests in equity................................ 380 306
--- ---
TOTAL MINORITY INTERESTS.................................... 434 990
=== ===
- ---------------
(1) Represents Auction Market Preferred Stock, issued by UBS Inc., New York, a
subsidiary whose ordinary share capital is completely owned by UBS AG.
NOTE 27 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Derivatives held or issued for trading purposes
Most of the Group's derivative transactions relate to sales and trading
activities. Sales activities include the structuring and marketing of derivative
products to customers at competitive prices to enable them to transfer, modify
or reduce current or expected risks. Trading involves market-making, positioning
and arbitrage activities. Market-making involves quoting bid and offer prices to
other market participants with the intention of generating revenues based on
spread and volume. Positioning involves managing market risk positions with the
expectation of profiting from favorable movements in prices, rates or indices.
Arbitrage activities involve identifying and profiting from price differentials
between markets and products.
Derivatives held or issued for non-trading purposes
The Group also uses derivatives as part of its asset/liability management
activities.
The majority of derivative positions used in UBS's asset and liability
management activities are established via intercompany transactions with
independently managed UBS dealer units within the Group. When the Group
purchases assets and issues liabilities at fixed interest rates it subjects
itself to fair value fluctuations as market interest rates change. These
fluctuations in fair value are managed by entering into interest rate contracts,
mainly interest rate swaps which change fixed rate instruments into variable
rate instruments.
When the Group purchases foreign currency denominated assets, issues foreign
currency denominated debt or has foreign net investments, it subjects itself to
changes in value as exchange rates move. These fluctuations are managed by
entering into currency swaps and forwards.
Type of derivatives
The Group uses the following derivative financial instruments for both trading
and non-trading purposes:
Swaps
Swaps are transactions in which two parties exchange cash flows on a specified
notional amount for a predetermined period.
Interest rate swap contracts generally represent the contractual exchange of
fixed and floating rate payments of a single currency, based on a notional
amount and an interest reference rate.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Cross currency interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of payments
which are based on the interest reference rates available at the inception of
the contract on two different currency principal balances that are exchanged.
The principal balances are re-exchanged at an agreed upon rate at a specified
future date. Interest rate swaps subject the Group to market risks associated
with changes in interest rates and possibly foreign exchange rates. Exposure to
the credit risk associated with counterparty default also exists.
Forwards and futures
Forwards and futures are contractual obligations to buy or sell a financial
instrument on a future date at a specified price. Forward contracts are
effectively tailor-made agreements that are transacted between counterparties in
the over-the-counter market (OTC), whereas futures are standardized contracts
that are transacted on regulated exchanges. Varying levels of credit risk and
market risk exist with respect to these instruments. For futures contracts
closed prior to settlement, the cash receipt or payment is limited to the change
in value of the underlying instrument. Futures contracts allow for daily cash
settlement, therefore the credit risk is generally limited to one day's
variation margin. Forward contracts are settled at maturity by the exchange of
notional amounts specified under the contracts. Forwards generally have a
greater degree of credit risk since daily cash settlements are not required.
Options
Options are contractual agreements under which the seller (writer) grants the
purchaser the right, but not the obligation, either to buy (call option) or sell
(put option) by or at a set date, a specified amount of a financial instrument
at a predetermined price. The seller receives a premium from the purchaser for
this right. For options purchased, the Group is subject to credit and market
risk to the extent of the carrying value of the options. For options sold, the
Group is subject to market risk in excess of the carrying values but is not
subject to credit risk, except that for put options sold, credit risk may arise
from the underlying instrument that the Group may be obligated to buy.
Notional amounts and replacement values
The table below provides the notional amounts and the positive and negative
replacement values of the Group's derivative transactions. The notional amount
is the amount of a derivative's underlying asset, reference rate or index and is
the basis upon which changes in the value of derivatives are measured. It
provides an indication of the volume of business transacted by the Group but
does not provide any measure of risk.
Some derivatives are standardized in terms of their nominal amounts and
settlement dates, and these are designed to be bought and sold in active markets
(exchange traded). Others are packaged specifically for individual customers and
are not exchange traded although they may be bought and sold between
counterparties at negotiated prices (over-the-counter or OTC instruments).
Positive replacement value represents the cost to the Group of replacing all
transactions with a receivable amount if all the Group's counterparties were to
default. This measure is the industry standard for the calculation of current
credit exposure. Positive replacement values represent current credit risk
without giving effect to any possible reductions due to master netting
agreements, collateral, or other security. Negative replacement value is the
cost to the Group's counterparties of replacing all the Group's transactions
with a commitment if the Group were to default. The total positive and negative
replacement values are reported separately on the balance sheet on a net by
counterparty basis.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TERM TO MATURITY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL
WITHIN NOTIONAL
3 MONTHS 3-12 MONTHS 1-5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------- ------- --------
PRV(1) NRV(2) PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV(4) NRV(4) CHF BN
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- --------
CHF MILLION
INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 34 55 68 19 6 1 0 0 108 75 554.0
Swaps.................... 5,386 2,100 3,163 2,871 22,843 24,168 35,942 30,301 67,334 59,440 2,650.9
Options.................. 108 27 47 742 268 12 4 2,018 427 2,799 1,877.0
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 774.1
Options.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 54.4
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL...................... 5,528 2,182 3,278 3,632 23,117 24,181 35,946 32,319 67,869 62,314 5,910.4
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 9,669 14,264 3,661 7,008 445 851 25 37 13,800 22,160 1,077.1
Interest and currency
swaps.................. 622 520 2,036 1,826 529 6,076 2,567 1,518 5,754 9,940 252.3
Options.................. 3,344 2,708 3,934 3,138 8,883 411 30 10 16,191 6,267 813.5
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3.5
Options.................. 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 3.7
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL...................... 13,635 17,494 9,635 11,973 9,857 7,338 2,622 1,565 35,749 38,370 2,150.1
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
PRECIOUS METALS CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 1,112 1,047 53 62 80 60 0 0 1,245 1,169 30.0
Options.................. 277 215 594 466 1,168 1,059 117 130 2,156 1,870 82.9
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.8
Options.................. 0 5 5 8 0 10 0 0 5 23 4.9
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL...................... 1,389 1,267 652 536 1,248 1,129 117 130 3,406 3,062 118.6
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
EQUITY/INDEX CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 526 1,721 1,148 2,044 503 5,325 1,762 2,787 3,939 11,877 149.4
Options.................. 1,941 1,611 4,013 10,021 10,146 27,182 439 2,985 16,539 41,799 264.7
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 74 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 74 46 25.1
Options.................. 1,395 304 1,744 4,047 72 63 0 0 3,211 4,414 79.8
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL...................... 3,936 3,682 6,905 16,112 10,721 32,570 2,201 5,772 23,763 58,136 519.0
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
COMMODITY CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 32 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 25 167.9
Options.................. 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 15 79.7
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL...................... 47 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 40 247.6
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
TOTAL DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS 31.12.1999... 24,535 24,665 20,470 32,253 44,943 65,218 40,886 39,786 130,834 161,922 --
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(1) PRV Positive replacement value.
(2) NRV Negative replacement value.
(3) Exchange-traded products include proprietary trades only.
(4) The figures above are presented on a gross by counterparty basis for
disclosure purposes, but shown net in the balance sheet (see Note 1: Basis
of Accounting).
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1998
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TERM TO MATURITY
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TOTAL
WITHIN NOTIONAL
3 MONTHS 3-12 MONTHS 1-5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ------- ------- --------
PRV(1) NRV(2) PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV(4) NRV(4) CHF BN
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- --------
CHF MILLION
INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 783 932 309 271 45 29 42 23 1,179 1,255 217.7
Swaps.................... 3,488 4,502 6,657 6,024 36,464 35,799 38,056 34,758 84,665 81,084 3,722.5
Options.................. 233 327 465 615 2,947 4,476 3,207 4,427 6,852 9,845 2,519.2
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 12 7 0 1 2 0 0 0 14 7 732.3
Options.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77.8
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
TOTAL...................... 4,516 5,768 7,431 6,911 39,458 40,304 41,305 39,208 92,710 92,191 7,269.5
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 3,439 498 6,493 9,455 278 261 164 237 10,375 10,451 888.4
Interest and currency
swaps.................. 2,456 3,009 1,718 2,683 4,626 5,202 4,974 5,097 13,775 15,991 235.4
Options.................. 4,718 17,168 10,123 218 1,945 619 604 604 17,390 18,610 921.9
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5
Options.................. 156 120 193 0 0 5 0 0 348 124 5.2
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
TOTAL...................... 10,769 20,795 18,527 12,356 6,849 6,087 5,742 5,938 41,888 45,176 2,053.4
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
PRECIOUS METALS CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 4,539 4,633 216 295 75 60 10 0 4,840 4,988 47.7
Options.................. 2,840 2,915 24 6 41 0 0 0 2,905 2,921 56.2
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.2
Options.................. 4 0 15 0 2 0 0 0 21 0 5.0
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
TOTAL...................... 7,383 7,548 255 301 118 60 10 0 7,766 7,909 110.1
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
EQUITY/INDEX CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 279 383 325 608 791 2,421 159 446 1,554 3,858 57.3
Options.................. 8,220 15,347 4,619 8,480 8,700 25,726 1,687 4,598 23,227 54,151 939.6
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 3 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 15 17.7
Options.................. 128 242 703 392 754 305 75 9 1,659 948 62.0
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
TOTAL...................... 8,630 15,987 5,647 9,480 10,245 28,452 1,921 5,053 26,443 58,972 1,076.6
====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ======= ======= =======
COMMODITY CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts........ 114 52 244 214 325 359 65 66 749 691 8.9
Options.................. 8 0 62 70 24 0 5 0 99 70 3.0
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
Exchange-traded
contracts(3)
Futures.................. 0 0 85 65 0 0 0 0 85 65 2.2
Options.................. 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 0 2 7 0.9
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------- ------- -------
TOTAL...................... 122 52 391 356 351 359 70 66 935 823 15.0
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TOTAL DERIVATIVE
INSTRUMENTS 31.12.1998... 31,420 50,150 32,251 29,404 57,022 75,262 49,048 50,265 169,742 205,081 --
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(1) PRV Positive replacement value.
(2) NRV Negative replacement value.
(3) Exchange-traded products include proprietary trades only.
(4) The figures above are presented on a gross by counterparty basis for
disclosure purposes, but shown net in the balance sheet (see Note 1: Basis
of Accounting).
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NOTE 28 PLEDGED ASSETS
ASSETS PLEDGED OR ASSIGNED AS SECURITY FOR LIABILITIES AND ASSETS SUBJECT TO
RESERVATION OF TITLE
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
--------------------- ---------------------
CARRYING RELATED CARRYING RELATED
AMOUNT LIABILITY AMOUNT LIABILITY
CHF MILLION -------- --------- -------- ---------
Money market paper..................................... 35,578 707 6,981 5
Mortgage loans......................................... 2,536 1,736 2,955 2,047
Securities(1).......................................... 23,837 585 13,902 5,636
Property and equipment................................. 170 91 147 71
Other.................................................. 2,110 0 0 0
------ ----- ------ -----
TOTAL PLEDGED ASSETS................................... 64,231 3,119 23,985 7,759
====== ===== ====== =====
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(1) Excluding securities pledged in respect of securities borrowing and
repurchase agreements.
Assets are pledged as collateral for collateralized credit lines with central
banks, loans from central mortgage institutions, deposit guarantees for savings
banks, security deposits relating to stock exchange membership and mortgages on
the Group's property. These assets are also segregated pursuant to certain
regulatory requirements.
NOTE 29 FIDUCIARY TRANSACTIONS
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
CHF MILLION ---------- ----------
Placements with third parties............................... 60,221 60,612
Fiduciary credits and other fiduciary financial
transactions.............................................. 1,438 652
------ ------
TOTAL FIDUCIARY TRANSACTIONS................................ 61,659 61,264
====== ======
Fiduciary placements represents funds which customers have instructed the Group
to place in foreign banks. The Group is not liable to the customer for any
default by the foreign bank nor do creditors of the Group have a claim on the
assets placed.
NOTE 30 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments and contingencies represent potential future liabilities of the
Group resulting from credit facilities available to clients, but not yet drawn
upon by them. They are subject to expiration at fixed dates. The Group engages
in providing open credit facilities to allow clients quick access to funds
required to meet their short-term obligations as well as their long-term
financing needs. The credit facilities can take the form of guarantees, whereby
the Group might guarantee repayment of a loan taken out by a client with a third
party; standby letters of credit, which are credit enhancement facilities
enabling the client to engage in trade finance at lower cost; documentary
letters of credit, which are trade finance-related payments made on behalf of a
client; commitments to enter into repurchase agreements; note issuance
facilities and revolving underwriting facilities, which allow clients to issue
money market paper or medium term notes when needed without engaging in the
normal underwriting process each time.
The figures disclosed in the accompanying tables represent the amounts at risk
should clients draw fully on all facilities and then default, and there is no
collateral. Determination of the creditworthiness
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of the clients is part of the normal credit risk management process, and the
fees charged for maintenance of the facilities reflect the various credit risks.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
---------- ----------
CHF MILLION
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Credit guarantees and similar instruments(1)................ 18,822 22,697
Sub-participations.......................................... (3,665) (5,217)
------ -------
Total....................................................... 15,157 17,480
====== =======
Performance guarantees and similar instruments(2)........... 6,782 12,092
Sub-participations.......................................... (42) (216)
------ -------
Total....................................................... 6,740 11,876
====== =======
Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits........... 2,704 2,942
Sub-participations.......................................... 0 (39)
------ -------
Total....................................................... 2,704 2,903
====== =======
GROSS CONTINGENT LIABILITIES................................ 28,308 37,731
SUB-PARTICIPATIONS.......................................... (3,707) (5,472)
------ -------
NET CONTINGENT LIABILITIES.................................. 24,601 32,259
====== =======
IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS
Undrawn irrevocable credit facilities....................... 65,693 82,337
Sub-participations.......................................... (1,836) (26)
------ -------
Total....................................................... 63,857 82,311
====== =======
Liabilities for calls on shares and other equities.......... 57 109
------ -------
GROSS IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS............................... 65,750 82,446
SUB-PARTICIPATIONS.......................................... (1,836) (26)
------ -------
NET IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS................................. 63,914 82,420
====== =======
GROSS COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES................ 94,058 120,177
SUB-PARTICIPATIONS.......................................... (5,543) (5,498)
NET COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES.................. 88,515 114,679
====== =======
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(1) Credit guarantees in the form of bill of exchange and other guarantees,
including guarantees in the form of irrevocable letters of credit,
endorsement liabilities from bills rediscounted, advance payment guarantees
and similar facilities.
(2) Bid bonds, performance bonds, builders' guarantees, letters of indemnity,
other performance guarantees in the form of irrevocable letters of credit
and similar facilities.
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MORTGAGE OTHER
CHF MILLION COLLATERAL COLLATERAL UNSECURED TOTAL
----------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
OVERVIEW OF COLLATERAL
Gross contingent liabilities...................... 191 11,356 16,761 28,308
Gross irrevocable commitments..................... 386 8,774 56,533 65,693
Liabilities for calls on shares and other
equities........................................ 0 0 57 57
--- ------ ------ -------
TOTAL 31.12.1999.................................. 577 20,130 73,351 94,058
=== ====== ====== =======
TOTAL 31.12.1998.................................. 389 33,363 86,425 120,177
=== ====== ====== =======
NOTE 31 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
Our minimum commitments for non-cancellable leases of premises and equipment are
presented as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999
----------- -----------
OPERATING LEASES DUE:
2000........................................................ 247
2001........................................................ 202
2002........................................................ 184
2003........................................................ 187
2004........................................................ 153
2005 and thereafter......................................... 1,919
-----
TOTAL COMMITMENTS FOR MINIMUM PAYMENTS UNDER OPERATING
LEASES.................................................... 2,892
=====
Operating expenses include CHF 742 million and CHF 797 million in respect of
operating lease rentals for the year ended 31 December 1999 and for the year
ended 31 December 1998 respectively.
NOTE 32 LITIGATION
In the United States, several class actions, in relation to what is known as the
Holocaust affair, have been brought against UBS AG (as legal successor to Swiss
Bank Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland) in the United States District
Court for the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn). These lawsuits were
initially filed in October 1996. Another Swiss bank has been designated as a
defendant alongside us. On 12 August 1998, however, a settlement was reached
between the parties. This settlement provides for a payment by the defendant
banks to the plaintiffs, under certain terms and conditions, of an aggregate
amount of USD 1.25 billion. UBS agreed to contribute up to two-thirds of this
amount. To the extent that other Swiss companies agreed to participate in this
fund, and to the extent of applicable payments to beneficiaries of eligible
dormant accounts, our share was to be reduced. Based on our estimate of such
expected contributions, we provided a reserve of USD 610 million in 1998 and an
additional USD 95 million in 1999. A number of persons have elected to opt out
of the settlement and not participate in the class action. It is expected that a
decision approving the settlement will be issued in 2000, which will be followed
by hearings on the allocation of the settlement amount. We will continue to
monitor the contributions of other Swiss companies, in order to determine
whether we will need an adjustment to the reserve.
In addition, UBS AG and other companies within the Group are subject to various
claims, disputes and legal proceedings, as part of the normal course of
business. The Group makes provision for such matters when, in the opinion of
management and its professional advisors, it is probable that a
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payment will be made by the Group, and the amount can be reasonably estimated.
All litigation provisions are included under Business risk provision within
Other liabilities in the accompanying Group Balance Sheet.
In respect of the further claims asserted against the Group of which management
is aware (which, according to the principles outlined above, have not been
provided for), it is the opinion of management that such claims are either
without merit, can be successfully defended or will result in exposure to the
Group which is immaterial to both financial position and results of operations.
OTHER INFORMATION
NOTE 33 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION
OVERALL RISK POSITION
The Group manages risk in a number of ways, including the use of a value at risk
model combined with a system of trading limits.
This section presents information about the results of the Group's management of
the risks associated with the use of financial instruments.
(a) Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the potential impact of changes in market interest rates
on the fair values of assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and on the
annual interest income and expense in the income statement.
Interest rate sensitivity
One commonly used method to present the potential impact of market movements is
to show the effect of a one basis point (0.01%) change in interest rates on the
fair values of assets and liabilities, analyzed by time bands within which the
Group is committed. This type of presentation, described as a sensitivity
analysis, is set out below. Interest rate sensitivity is one of the inputs to
the value at risk model used by the Group to manage its overall market risk, of
which interest rate risk is a part.
The following sets out the extent to which the Group was exposed to interest
rate risk at 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998. The tables show the
potential impact of a one basis point (0.01%) increase in market interest rates
which would influence the fair values of both assets and liabilities that are
subject to fixed interest rates. The impact of such an increase in rates depends
on the net asset or net liability position of the Group in each category,
currency and time band in the table. A negative amount in the table reflects a
potential loss to the Group due to the changes in fair values as a result of an
increase in interest rates. A positive amount reflects a potential gain as a
result of an increase in interest rates. Both primary and derivative instruments
in trading and non-trading activities, as well as off-balance-sheet commitments,
are included in the table.
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Interest rate sensitivity position
INTEREST SENSITIVITY BY TIME BANDS AS AT 31.12.1999
----------------------------------------------------------
3 TO
WITHIN 1 1 TO 3 12 1 TO 5 OVER 5
MONTH MONTHS MONTHS YEARS YEARS TOTAL
-------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
CHF THOUSAND PER BASIS POINT
CHF Trading..................... 171 (902) 466 506 (417) (176)
Non-trading................. (30) (8) (398) (6,204) (1,220) (7,860)
---- ------ ---- ------ ------ ------
USD Trading..................... (411) 1,018 386 (109) (908) (24)
Non-trading................. 3 (33) (10) 83 1,207 1,250
---- ------ ---- ------ ------ ------
EUR Trading..................... (39) (239) 113 600 (1,406) (971)
Non-trading................. 0 (3) 3 30 210 240
---- ------ ---- ------ ------ ------
GBP Trading..................... 1 43 10 (34) (77) (57)
Non-trading................. 0 5 (39) 77 815 858
---- ------ ---- ------ ------ ------
JPY Trading..................... 484 (1,708) 927 (101) 135 (263)
Non-trading................. 0 0 0 (1) (4) (5)
---- ------ ---- ------ ------ ------
OTHERS Trading..................... (34) 46 50 (195) 24 (109)
Non-trading................. 0 0 0 0 0 0
==== ====== ==== ====== ====== ======
INTEREST SENSITIVITY BY TIME BANDS AS AT 31.12.1998
----------------------------------------------------------
3 TO
WITHIN 1 1 TO 3 12 1 TO 5 OVER 5
MONTH MONTHS MONTHS YEARS YEARS TOTAL
-------- ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
CHF THOUSAND PER BASIS POINT
CHF Trading...................... 189 (672) 450 (322) (464) (819)
Non-trading.................. (23) 6 (350) (7,522) (546) (8,435)
--- ---- ---- ------ ----- ------
USD Trading...................... (28) 93 8 (575) 1,254 752
Non-trading.................. 1 (21) 7 72 1,502 1,561
--- ---- ---- ------ ----- ------
EUR Trading...................... (34) (22) (158) (559) 339 (434)
Non-trading.................. 0 (8) 0 48 256 296
--- ---- ---- ------ ----- ------
GBP Trading...................... 10 (214) 560 (919) 491 (72)
Non-trading.................. 0 2 (18) 130 876 990
--- ---- ---- ------ ----- ------
JPY Trading...................... (32) (698) (402) 1,002 263 133
Non-trading.................. 0 3 (5) 6 146 150
--- ---- ---- ------ ----- ------
OTHERS Trading...................... 11 (98) 47 (158) (152) (350)
Non-trading.................. 0 0 0 0 0 0
=== ==== ==== ====== ===== ======
Trading
The major part of the trading related interest rate risk is generated in fixed
income securities trading, fixed income derivatives trading, trading in currency
forward contracts and money market trading and is being managed within the Value
at Risk model. Interest rate sensitivity arising from trading activities is
quite sizeable in USD and Euro as these are still the predominantly traded
currencies in the global interest rate markets. It should be noted that it is
management's view that an interest rate sensitivity analysis at a particular
point in time has limited relevance with respect to trading positions, which can
vary significantly on a daily basis.
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Non-trading
The interest rate risk related to client business with undefined maturities and
non-interest bearing business including the strategic management of overall
balance sheet interest rate exposure is managed by the Corporate Center.
Significant contributors to the overall USD and GBP interest rate sensitivity
were strategic long-term subordinated note issues which are intentionally
unswapped since they are regarded as constituting a part of the Group's equity
for asset and liability management purposes. At 31 December 1999, the Group's
equity was invested in a portfolio of fixed rate CHF deposits with an average
duration of 2.16 years. As this equity investment is the most significant
component of the CHF book, this results in the entire book having an interest
rate sensitivity of CHF (7.9) million, which is reflected in the table above.
This is in line with the duration and sensitivity targets set by the Group
Executive Board. Investing in shorter-term or variable rate instruments would
mean exposing the earnings stream (interest income) to higher fluctuations.
(b) Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss from the default by an obligor or counterparty.
This risk is managed primarily based on reviews of the financial status of each
specific counterparty. Credit risk is greater when counterparties are
concentrated in a single industry or geographical region. This is because a
group of otherwise unrelated counterparties could be adversely affected in their
ability to repay their obligations because of economic developments affecting
their common industry or region.
Concentrations of credit risk exist if a number of clients are engaged in
similar activities, or are located in the same geographic region or have
comparable economic characteristics such that their ability to meet contractual
obligations would be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or
other conditions. Concentrations of credit risk indicate the relative
sensitivity of the bank's performance to developments affecting a particular
industry or geographic location.
(b)(i) On-balance sheet assets
As of 31 December 1999, due from banks and loans to customers amounted to CHF
278 billion (as of 31 December 1998 CHF 331 billion). 66.2% (56.6%) of the loans
were with clients domiciled in Switzerland. Please refer to Note 12 for a
breakdown by region.
(b)(ii) Off-balance sheet financial instruments
Credit commitments and contingent liabilities
Of the CHF 94 billion in credit commitment and contingent liabilities as of 31
December 1999 (as of 31 December 1998 CHF 120 billion), 11% (11%) relate to
clients domiciled in Switzerland, 36% (21%) in Europe (excluding Switzerland)
and 42% (55%) in North America.
Derivatives
Credit risk represents the current replacement value of all outstanding
derivative contracts in a gain position without factoring in the impact of
master netting agreements or the value of any collateral. Positive replacement
values amounted to CHF 130 billion as at 31 December 1999 (CHF 169 billion as at
31 December 1998), before applying any master netting agreements. Based on the
location of the ultimate counterparty, 4% (8%) of this credit risk amount
relates to Switzerland, 49% (47%) to Europe (excluding Switzerland) and 37%
(33%) to North America. 71% (76%) of the positive replacement values are with
other banks.
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(b)(iii) Credit risk mitigation techniques
Credit risk associated with derivative instruments is mitigated by the use of
master netting agreements. A further method of reducing credit exposure arising
from derivatives transactions is to use collateralization arrangements.
Master netting agreements eliminate risk to the extent that only the net claim
is due to be settled in the case of a default of the counterparty. The impact of
master netting agreements as at 31 December 1999 is to mitigate credit risk on
derivative instruments by approximately CHF 66 billion (as of 31 December 1998
CHF 79 billion). The impact can change substantially over short periods of time,
because the exposure is affected by each transaction subject to the arrangement.
The Group subjects its derivative-related credit risks to the same credit
approval, limit and monitoring standards that it uses for managing other
transactions that create credit exposure. This includes evaluation of
counterparties as to creditworthiness, and managing the size, diversification
and maturity structure of the portfolio. Credit utilization for all products is
compared with established limits on a continual basis and is subject to a
standard exception reporting process.
(c) Currency Risk
The Group views itself as a Swiss entity, with the Swiss franc as its reporting
currency. Hedging transactions are used to manage risks in other currencies.
Breakdown of assets and liabilities by currencies
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------------- -----------------------
CHF USD EUR OTHER CHF USD OTHER
CHF BILLION ----- ----- ---- ----- ----- ----- -----
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks.... 3.4 0.2 0.5 1.0 2.4 0.3 0.6
Money market paper...................... 1.5 38.6 0.7 28.9 2.2 10.3 5.9
Due from banks.......................... 7.5 7.7 5.3 9.4 12.7 13.3 42.5
Cash collateral on securities
borrowed.............................. 0.1 106.4 1.1 5.6 0.2 74.5 17.0
Reverse repurchase agreements........... 2.0 42.5 37.9 50.1 0.2 38.3 102.8
Trading portfolio assets................ 29.5 77.4 26.9 78.6 21.4 40.0 97.8
Positive replacement values............. 8.3 5.7 0.6 50.1 9.5 11.1 69.9
Loans, net of allowance for credit
losses................................ 166.4 35.0 5.3 28.2 173.5 40.0 34.4
Financial investments................... 2.5 2.9 0.7 0.9 2.6 2.5 1.8
Accrued income and prepaid expenses..... 1.7 1.8 0.5 1.2 1.2 1.8 3.6
Investments in associates............... 0.9 0.1 0.0 0.1 2.6 0.0 0.2
Property and equipment.................. 7.4 0.5 0.1 0.7 8.5 0.6 0.8
Intangible assets and goodwill.......... 1.2 2.2 0.0 0.1 0.3 1.7 0.2
Other assets............................ 3.1 1.9 2.5 3.5 4.9 3.1 4.1
----- ----- ---- ----- ----- ----- -----
TOTAL ASSETS............................ 235.5 322.9 82.1 258.4 242.2 237.5 381.6
===== ===== ==== ===== ===== ===== =====
LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued............... 1.0 55.7 0.3 7.7 1.0 38.5 12.0
Due to banks............................ 8.1 36.3 14.5 17.5 25.4 33.6 26.7
Cash collateral on securities lent...... 0.1 6.5 1.0 5.2 0.1 5.9 13.2
Repurchase agreements................... 16.5 91.3 27.8 61.3 10.7 74.3 52.6
Trading portfolio liabilities........... 0.0 38.2 5.4 11.0 0.2 8.1 38.7
Negative replacement values............. 12.8 6.9 2.0 74.0 16.8 12.1 97.0
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31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------------- -----------------------
CHF USD EUR OTHER CHF USD OTHER
CHF BILLION ----- ----- ---- ----- ----- ----- -----
Due to customers........................ 127.5 93.8 23.7 35.0 138.0 80.2 56.7
Accrued expenses and deferred income.... 3.1 4.9 0.5 3.6 3.3 2.6 5.3
Long-term debt.......................... 23.7 17.6 3.1 11.9 23.4 16.9 10.5
Other liabilities....................... 9.1 4.0 0.8 4.5 14.6 6.1 7.0
Minority interests...................... 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.0 0.0 0.0
Shareholders' equity.................... 30.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 28.8 0.0 0.0
----- ----- ---- ----- ----- ----- -----
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS
AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY.................. 232.8 355.2 79.1 231.8 263.3 278.3 319.7
===== ===== ==== ===== ===== ===== =====
(d) Liquidity Risk
Maturity analysis of assets and liabilities
DUE DUE
ON SUBJECT TO DUE WITHIN BETWEEN 3 BETWEEN 1 DUE AFTER 5
DEMAND NOTICE(1) 3 MTHS AND 12 MTHS AND 5 YEARS YEARS TOTAL
CHF BILLION ------ ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks... 5.1 -- -- -- -- -- 5.1
Money market paper..................... -- -- 67.8 1.9 -- -- 69.7
Due from banks......................... 8.4 -- 19.1 1.6 0.5 0.3 29.9
Cash collateral on securities
borrowed............................. -- -- 112.7 -- 0.5 -- 113.2
Reverse repurchase agreements.......... -- -- 130.6 1.9 -- -- 132.5
Trading portfolio assets............... 212.4 -- -- -- -- -- 212.4
Positive replacement values............ 64.7 -- -- -- -- -- 64.7
Loans, net of allowance for credit
losses............................... -- 53.4 64.9 39.2 70.8 6.6 234.9
Financial investments.................. 5.0 -- 0.1 0.2 0.9 0.8 7.0
Accrued income and prepaid expenses.... 5.2 -- -- -- -- -- 5.2
Investments in associates.............. -- -- -- -- -- 1.1 1.1
Property and equipment................. -- -- -- -- -- 8.7 8.7
Intangible assets and goodwill......... -- -- -- -- -- 3.5 3.5
Other assets........................... 11.0 -- -- -- -- -- 11.0
----- ---- ----- ---- ---- ---- -----
TOTAL 31.12.1999....................... 311.8 53.4 395.2 44.8 72.7 21.0 898.9
===== ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== =====
TOTAL 31.12.1998....................... 293.8 59.9 375.8 43.5 66.0 22.3 861.3
===== ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== =====
LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued.............. -- -- 24.3 40.4 -- -- 64.7
Due to banks........................... 10.1 1.1 60.2 4.4 0.3 0.3 76.4
Cash collateral on securities lent..... -- -- 12.8 -- -- -- 12.8
Repurchase agreements.................. -- -- 185.6 11.3 -- -- 196.9
Trading portfolio liabilities.......... 54.6 -- -- -- -- -- 54.6
Negative replacement values............ 95.7 -- -- -- -- -- 95.7
Due to customers....................... 58.6 82.1 127.0 8.1 1.7 2.5 280.0
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DUE DUE
ON SUBJECT TO DUE WITHIN BETWEEN 3 BETWEEN 1 DUE AFTER 5
DEMAND NOTICE(1) 3 MTHS AND 12 MTHS AND 5 YEARS YEARS TOTAL
CHF BILLION ------ ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----
Accrued expenses and deferred income... 12.0 -- -- -- -- -- 12.0
Long-term debt......................... -- 0.4 6.3 8.4 28.0 13.2 56.3
Other liabilities...................... 18.4 -- -- -- -- -- 18.4
----- ---- ----- ---- ---- ---- -----
TOTAL 31.12.1999....................... 249.4 83.6 416.2 72.6 30.0 16.0 867.8
===== ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== =====
Total 31.12.1998....................... 288.7 83.5 371.1 42.2 29.7 16.3 831.5
===== ==== ===== ==== ==== ==== =====
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(1) Deposits without a fixed term, on which notice of withdrawal or termination
has not been given. (Such funds may be withdrawn by the depositor or repaid
by the borrower subject to an agreed period of notice.)
(e) Capital adequacy
Risk-weighted assets (BIS)
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
--------------------- ---------------------
BALANCE BALANCE
SHEET/ RISK- SHEET/ RISK-
NOTIONAL WEIGHTED NOTIONAL WEIGHTED
AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT
CHF MILLION --------- -------- --------- --------
BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
Due from banks and other collateralized
lendings................................... 229,794 9,486 244,246 13,845
Net positions in securities(1)............... 77,858 5,805 28,109 7,334
Positive replacement values.................. 64,698 18,175 90,511 29,494
Loans, net of allowances for credit losses
and other collateralized lendings.......... 292,928 159,835 305,155 164,113
Accrued income and prepaid expenses.......... 5,167 3,164 6,627 3,190
Property and equipment(2).................... 8,701 9,860 9,886 11,166
Other assets................................. 11,007 7,686 12,092 7,900
--------- ------- --------- -------
OFF-BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER POSITIONS
Contingent liabilities....................... 28,308 14,459 37,731 19,471
Irrevocable commitments...................... 65,693 17,787 82,337 18,197
Forward and swap contracts(3)................ 4,881,483 13,213 5,177,912 7,130
Purchased options(3)......................... 406,208 2,823 489,005 5,861
--------- ------- --------- -------
MARKET RISK POSITIONS(4)..................... -- 10,813 -- 16,018
--------- ------- --------- -------
TOTAL RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS................... -- 273,106 -- 303,719
========= ======= ========= =======
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(1) Excluding positions in the trading book, these are included in market risk
positions.
(2) Including CHF 1,159 million (1998: CHF 1,280 million) foreclosed properties
and properties held for disposal, which are recorded in the balance sheet
under financial investments.
(3) The risk-weighted amount corresponds to the security margin (add-on) of the
contracts.
(4) Value at risk according to the internal model multiplied by a factor of 12.5
to create the risk-weighted amount of the market risk positions in the
trading book.
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BIS Capital ratios
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
---------------- ----------------
CAPITAL BIS % CAPITAL BIS %
------- ----- ------- -----
Tier 1.................................................. 28,952 10.6% 28,220 9.3%
Tier 2.................................................. 10,730 -- 12,086 --
------ ---- ------ ----
Total BIS............................................... 39,682 14.5% 40,306 13.2%
====== ==== ====== ====
Among other measures UBS monitors the adequacy of its capital using ratios
established by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The Group has
maintained all BIS and Swiss capital adequacy rules for all periods presented.
These ratios measure capital adequacy by comparing the Group's eligible capital
with its risk-weighted positions which include balance sheet assets, net
positions in securities not held in the trading book, off-balance sheet
transactions converted into their credit equivalents and market risk positions
at a weighted amount to reflect their relative risk.
The capital adequacy rules require a minimum amount of capital to cover credit
and market risk exposures. For the calculation of the capital required for
credit risk the balance sheet assets are weighted according to broad categories
of notional credit risk, being assigned a risk weighting according to the amount
of capital deemed to be necessary to support them. Four categories of risk
weights (0%, 20%, 50%, 100%) are applied; for example cash, claims
collateralized by cash or claims collateralized by OECD central-government
securities have a zero risk weighting, which means that no capital is required
to be held in respect of these assets. Uncollateralized loans granted to
corporate or private customers carry a 100% risk weighting, meaning that they
must be supported by capital equal to 8% of the carrying amount. Other asset
categories have weightings of 20% or 50%, which require 1.6% or 4% capital.
The net positions in securities not held in the trading book reflect the Group's
exposure to an issuer of securities arising from its physical holdings and other
related transactions in that security.
For contingent liabilities and irrevocable facilities granted, the credit
equivalent is calculated by multiplying the nominal value of each transaction by
its corresponding credit conversion factor. The resulting amounts are then
weighted for credit risk using the same percentage as for balance sheet assets.
In the case of OTC forward contracts and purchased options, the credit
equivalent is computed on the basis of the current replacement value of the
respective contract plus a security margin (add-on) to cover the future
potential credit risk during the remaining duration of the contract.
UBS calculates its capital requirement for market risk positions, which includes
interest-rate instruments and equity securities in the trading book as well as
positions in foreign exchange and commodities throughout the Group, using an
internal Value at Risk (VaR) model. This approach was introduced in the BIS 1996
market risk amendment to the Basel Accord of July 1988 and incorporated in the
Swiss capital adequacy rules of the Banking Ordinance.
The BIS proposal requires that the regulators perform tests of the bank internal
models before giving permission for these models to be used to calculate the
market risk capital. Based on extensive checks, the use of the Group internal
models was accepted by the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (FBC) in July 1999.
Tier 1 capital consists of permanent shareholders' equity and retained earnings
less goodwill and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries. Tier 2 capital
includes the Group's subordinated long-term debt.
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NOTE 34 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following table presents the fair value of on- and off-balance sheet
financial instruments based on the following valuation methods and assumptions.
It is presented because not all financial instruments are reflected in the
financial statements at fair value.
Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability
settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's-length transaction.
A market price, where an active market (such as a recognized stock exchange)
exists, is the best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument.
However, market prices are not available for a significant number of the
financial assets and liabilities held and issued by the Group. Therefore, for
financial instruments where no market price is available, the fair values
presented in the following table have been estimated using present value or
other estimation and valuation techniques based on market conditions existing at
balance sheet date.
The values derived using these techniques are significantly affected by
underlying assumptions concerning both the amounts and timing of future cash
flows and the discount rates used. The following methods and assumptions have
been used:
(a) trading assets, derivatives and other transactions undertaken for
trading purposes are measured at fair value by reference to quoted market
prices when available. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair
values are estimated on the basis of pricing models, or discounted cash
flows. Fair value is equal to the carrying amount for these items;
(b) the fair value of liquid assets and other assets maturing within
12 months is assumed to approximate their carrying amount. This assumption
is applied to liquid assets and the short-term elements of all other
financial assets and financial liabilities;
(c) the fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts with no
specific maturity is assumed to be the amount payable on demand at the
balance sheet date;
(d) the fair value of variable rate financial instruments is assumed
to approximate their carrying amounts; and
(e) the fair value of fixed rate loans and mortgages is estimated by
comparing market interest rates when the loans were granted with current
market rates offered on similar loans. Changes in the credit quality of
loans within the portfolio are not taken into account in determining gross
fair values as the impact of credit risk is recognized separately by
deducting the amount of the allowance for credit losses from both book and
fair values.
The assumptions and techniques have been developed to provide a consistent
measurement of fair value for the Group's assets and liabilities. However,
because other institutions may use different methods and assumptions, such fair
value disclosures cannot necessarily be compared from one financial institution
to another.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
UNREALIZED UNREALIZED
CARRYING GAIN/ CARRYING GAIN/
VALUE FAIR VALUE (LOSS) VALUE FAIR VALUE (LOSS)
CHF BILLION -------- ---------- ---------- -------- ---------- ----------
ASSETS
Cash and balances with
central banks............. 5.0 5.0 0.0 3.3 3.3 0.0
Money market paper.......... 69.7 69.7 0.0 18.4 18.4 0.0
Due from banks.............. 30.0 30.0 0.0 68.6 68.7 0.1
Cash collateral on
securities borrowed....... 113.2 113.2 0.0 91.7 91.7 0.0
Reverse repurchase
agreements................ 132.5 132.5 0.0 141.3 141.3 0.0
Trading portfolio assets.... 212.4 212.4 0.0 159.2 159.2 0.0
Positive replacement
values.................... 64.7 64.7 0.0 90.5 90.5 0.0
Loans, net of allowance for
credit losses............. 235.1 235.3 0.2 248.3 250.7 2.4
Financial investments....... 5.9 7.1 1.2 5.7 6.5 0.8
----- ----- ---- ----- ----- ----
LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued... 64.7 64.7 0.0 51.5 51.5 0.0
Due to banks................ 76.9 76.9 0.0 86.1 86.1 0.0
Cash collateral on
securities lent........... 12.8 12.8 0.0 19.2 19.2 0.0
Repurchase agreements....... 196.9 196.9 0.0 137.6 137.6 0.0
Trading portfolio
liabilities............... 54.6 54.6 0.0 47.0 47.0 0.0
Negative replacement
values.................... 95.8 95.8 0.0 125.8 125.8 0.0
Due to customers............ 280.1 280.1 0.0 275.3 275.6 (0.3)
Long-term debt.............. 56.4 57.6 (1.2) 51.0 53.3 (2.3)
Fair value effect on income
of hedging derivatives
recorded on the accrual
basis..................... 0.5 1.0
---- ----
Net difference between
carrying value and fair
value..................... 0.7 1.7
==== ====
The table does not reflect the fair values of non-financial assets and
liabilities such as property (including those properties carried as financial
investments), equipment, prepayments and non-interest accruals. The interest
amounts accrued to date for respective financial instruments are included, for
purposes of the above fair value disclosure, in the carrying value of the
financial instruments.
Substantially all of the Group's commitments to extend credit are at variable
rates. Accordingly, the Group has no significant exposure to fair value
fluctuations related to these commitments.
Changes in the fair value of the Group's fixed rate loans, long and medium term
notes and bonds issued are hedged by derivative instruments, mainly interest
rate swaps. The interest rate risk inherent in the balance sheet positions with
no specific maturity is also hedged with derivative instruments based on the
management view on the economic maturity of the products.
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The hedging derivative instruments are carried at fair value on the balance
sheet and are part of the replacement values in the above table. The difference
between the total amount of valuation gains and losses and the amortized amount
is deferred and shown net in the table as fair value effect on income of hedging
derivatives recorded on accruals basis.
During 1999, the interest rate level of leading economies increased
substantially. The biggest move in rates was noted in Switzerland, where in
particular mid- and long-term rates increased. These moves in rates had a direct
impact on the fair value calculation of fixed term transactions.
As the bank has an excess volume of fixed rate long-term assets over fixed rate
long-term liabilities, the net fair value unrealized gain is reduced
substantially. In addition to fixed rate balance sheet positions, the bank has a
number of retail products traditionally offered in Switzerland such as variable
mortgage loans and customer savings and deposits. These instruments have no
maturity or have a contractual repricing maturity of less than one year. Based
on the assumptions and the guidance under IAS, they are excluded from the fair
value calculations of the table above.
The exclusion of the above traditional banking products from the fair value
calculation leads to certain fair value swings. By calculating the fair value
differences based on the economic maturity of the non-maturity liabilities, such
as savings and deposits, in an environment of raising interest rates, they would
generate fair value gains which may offset most of the fair value loss reported
for fixed term transactions.
NOTE 35 RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Group has established various pension plans inside and outside of
Switzerland. The major plans are located in Switzerland, the UK, the U.S. and
Germany. Independent actuarial valuations are performed for the plans in those
locations.
Swiss Pension Plans until 30 June 1999
The pension funds of the Group are set up as trusts, domiciled in Basel and
Zurich. All domestic employees are covered. The pension funds are defined
benefit plans. The pension plan benefits exceed the minimum benefits required
under the Swiss law.
Contributions are paid for by the Group and the employees. The employee
contributions are calculated as a percentage of the insured annual salary and
are deducted monthly. The percentages deducted from the salary depend on age and
vary between 8% and 12%. The Group contributions are variable and amount from
125% to 250% of the employees' contributions depending on the financial
situation of the pension fund.
The pension plan formula is based on years of contributions and final covered
salary. The benefits covered include retirement benefits, disability, death and
survivor pension.
Swiss Pension Plans starting 1 July 1999
The pension plans of both former banks in Switzerland are in the process of
being liquidated and a new foundation with domicile in Zurich was created as of
21 January 1999. The new pension scheme became operational as of 1 July 1999.
As a result of the merger of the plans of the former banks in Switzerland, on 1
July 1999 there was a one-time increase of vested plan benefits for the
beneficiaries of such plans. This had the effect of increasing the defined
benefit obligation at this date by CHF 3,525 million. In accordance with IAS 19
(revised 1998) this resulted in a one-time charge to income which was offset by
the recognition of
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
assets (previously unrecognized due to the paragraph 58(b) limitation of IAS 19
(revised 1998)) used to fund this increase in benefits.
The pension plan covers practically all employees in Switzerland and exceeds the
minimum benefits requirements under the Swiss law.
Contributions for the pension plan are paid for by the employees and the Group.
The employee contributions are calculated as a percentage of the insured annual
salary and are deducted monthly. The percentages deducted from the salary for
the full benefit coverage (including risk benefits) depend on age and vary
between 7% and 10%. The Group pays a variable contribution that ranges between
150% and 220% of the sum of the employees' contributions.
The pension plan formula is based on years of contributions and final covered
salary. The benefits covered include retirement benefits, disability, death and
survivor pension.
The Group booked an amount of CHF 456 million in 1999 related to the recognition
of "Excess Employer Contributions." These assets were recognized in the fourth
quarter as certain legal and regulatory issues related to the Group's ability to
utilize these assets for future funding purposes were resolved.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
CHF MILLION ---------- ---------- ----------
SWISS PENSION PLANS
Defined benefit obligation................................ (17,011) (14,944) (14,431)
Plan assets at fair value................................. 18,565 17,885 17,224
------- ------- -------
PLAN ASSETS IN EXCESS OF BENEFIT OBLIGATION............... 1,554 2,941 2,793
Unrecognized net actuarial (gains)/losses................. (724) (385) (385)
Unrecognized assets....................................... (374) (2,556) (2,408)
------- ------- -------
Prepaid pension cost...................................... 456 0 0
======= ======= =======
ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS
Own financial instruments and securities lent to UBS
included in plan assets................................. 6,785 2,761 2,202
Any assets used by the bank included in plan assets....... 187 176 176
------- ------- -------
RETIREMENT BENEFITS EXPENSE
Current service cost...................................... 464 535 524
Interest cost............................................. 636 726 705
Expected return on plan assets............................ (883) (856) (756)
Adjustment to limit prepaid pension cost.................. (150) 148 22
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs.......... 172 6 (8)
Employee contributions.................................... (180) (185) (194)
------- ------- -------
ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED NET PERIODIC PENSION COST.......... 59 374 293
======= ======= =======
Actual return on plan assets.............................. 11.9% 6.7% 15.5%
PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED (%)
Discount rate............................................. 4.0 5.0 5.0
Expected rate of return on assets p.a..................... 5.0 5.0 5.0
Expected rate of salary increase.......................... 2.0-3.0 3.5-5.5 3.5-5.5
Rate of pension increase.................................. 1.5 2.0 2.0
======= ======= =======
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Foreign Pension Plans
The foreign locations of UBS operate various pension schemes in accordance with
local regulations and practices. Among these schemes are defined contribution
plans as well as defined benefit plans. The locations with defined benefit plans
of a material nature are in the UK, the U.S. and Germany. These locations,
together with Switzerland, cover nearly 90% of the active workforce. Certain of
these schemes permit employees to make contributions and earn matching or other
contributions from the Group.
The retirement plans provide benefits in the event of retirement, death,
disability or employment termination. The plans' retirement benefits depend on
age, contributions and level of compensation. The principal plans are financed
in full by the Group. The funding policy for these plans is consistent with
local government and tax requirements.
The assumptions used in foreign plans take into account local economic
conditions.
The amounts shown for foreign plans reflect the net funded positions of the
major foreign plans.
Postretirement Medical and Life Plans
The Group in the U.S. and the UK offers retiree medical benefits that contribute
to the health care coverage of the employees and beneficiaries after retirement.
In addition to retiree medical, the U.S. also provides retiree life insurance
benefits.
The benefit obligation in excess of plan assets for those plans amounts to CHF
113 million as of 31 December 1999 (1998 CHF 93 million, 1997 CHF 100 million)
and the total unfunded accrued postretirement liabilities to CHF 83 million
(1998 CHF 62 million, 1997 CHF 50 million). The actuarially determined net
postretirement cost amounts to CHF 17 million for 1999 (1998 CHF 17 million,
1997 CHF 14 million).
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
PENSION PLANS ABROAD
Defined benefit obligation............................. (2,444) (2,009) (1,950)
Plan assets at fair value.............................. 2,880 2,173 2,187
--------- --------- ---------
PLAN ASSETS IN EXCESS OF BENEFIT OBLIGATION............ 436 164 237
Unrecognized net actuarial (gains)/losses.............. (474) (63) (160)
Unrecognized transition amount......................... 1 2 (17)
Unrecognized past service cost......................... 2 0 0
Unrecognized assets.................................... (28) (60) (24)
--------- --------- ---------
(Unfunded accrued)/Prepaid pension cost................ (63) 43 36
========= ========= =========
MOVEMENT OF NET (LIABILITY)/ASSET
Prepaid pension cost/(benefit) at the beginning of the
year................................................. 43 36 (12)
Net periodic pension cost.............................. (123) (33) 9
Employer contributions................................. 22 43 39
Currency adjustment (5) (3)
--------- --------- ---------
(Unfunded accrued)/Prepaid pension cost at the end of
the year............................................. (63) 43 36
========= ========= =========
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CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------
RETIREMENT BENEFITS EXPENSE
Current service cost................................... 118 116 114
Interest cost.......................................... 123 140 115
Expected return on plan assets......................... (195) (191) (147)
Amortization of net transition (assets)/liability...... 0 2 (85)
Adjustment to limit prepaid pension cost............... 21 2 0
Immediate recognition of transition assets under IAS
8.................................................... 0 (23) 0
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs....... 77 7 0
Amortization of unrecognized net (gain)/losses......... (6) (3) 0
Effect of any curtailment or settlement................ 0 (8) 0
Employee contributions................................. (15) (9) (6)
--------- --------- ---------
ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED NET PERIODIC PENSION COST....... 123 33 (9)
========= ========= =========
Actual return on plan assets........................... 15.3% 5.2% 21.4%
PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED (%)
Discount rate.......................................... 5.75-7.50 6.50-7.50 6.50-7.50
Expected rates of return on assets p.a................. 8.00-8.50 8.50-8.75 8.50-8.75
Expected rate of salary increase....................... 3.50-5.60 3.50-9.00 3.50-9.00
Rate of pension increase............................... 0.00-2.50 0.00-3.75 0.00-3.75
========= ========= =========
NOTE 36 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS
UBS AG has established various equity participation plans in the form of stock
plans and stock option plans to further align the long-term interests of
managers, staff and shareholders.
Key personnel are awarded a portion of their performance-related compensation in
UBS AG shares or options, which are restricted for a specified number of years.
Long-term stock options are granted to key employees under another plan. A
number of awards under these plans are made in notional shares or options, which
generally are settled in cash and are treated as liabilities. Participation in
both plans is mandatory. Long-term stock options are blocked for three or five
years, during which they cannot be exercised. For the 1997 options and certain
of the 1998 options, one half of each award is subject to an acceleration clause
after which certain forfeiture provisions lapse. One option gives the right to
purchase one registered UBS AG share at the option's strike price. Neither the
fair value nor the intrinsic value of the options granted is recognized as an
expense in the financial statements.
Other employees have the choice to invest part of their annual bonus in UBS AG
shares or in options or derivatives on UBS AG shares, which may be exercised or
settled in cash. A number of awards under these plans are made in notional
shares or instruments, which generally are settled in cash. A holding period,
generally three years, applies during which the instruments cannot be sold or
exercised. In addition, participants in the plan receive a restricted matching
contribution of additional UBS AG shares or derivatives. Shares awarded under
the plan are purchased or hedged in the market. Under another plan, employees in
Switzerland are entitled to purchase a specified number of UBS AG shares at a
predetermined discounted price each year (the discount is recorded as
compensation expense). The number of shares that can be purchased depends
primarily on years of service and rank. Any such shares purchased must be held
for a specified period of time. Information on shares available for issuance
under these plans is included in the Group Statement of Changes in Equity.
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The Group's policy is to recognize expense as of the date of grant for equity
participation instruments (stock, warrants, options and other derivatives for
which the underlying is the Group's own shares). The amount of expense
recognized is equal to the intrinsic value of the instrument at such date.
Options in UBS AG Shares
WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED-
NUMBER OF AVERAGE EXERCISE NUMBER OF AVERAGE EXERCISE NUMBER OF AVERAGE EXERCISE
OPTIONS PRICE (IN CHF) OPTIONS PRICE (IN CHF) OPTIONS PRICE (IN CHF)
31.12.1999 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1998 31.12.1997 31.12.1997
---------- ---------------- ---------- ---------------- ---------- ----------------
Outstanding, at the
beginning of the
year............... 7,202,786 177 1,899,924 186 0 --
Granted during the
year............... 3,439,142 237 5,811,778 182 1,899,924 186
Exercised during the
year............... (71,766) 179 (22,970) 178 0 --
Forfeited during the
year............... (431,700) 190 (485,946) 268 0 --
---------- --- --------- --- --------- ---
Outstanding, at the
end of the year.... 10,138,462 197 7,202,786 177 1,899,924 186
---------- --- --------- --- --------- ---
Exercisable, at the
end of the year.... 650,640 186 0 0 0 --
========== === ========= === ========= ===
Of the total options outstanding at 31 December 1999: 9,974,770 options (650,640
of which were exercisable) had exercise prices ranging from CHF 170 to CHF 237,
or CHF 196 on average, and had a weighted-average remaining contractual life of
4.58 years; and 163,692 options (none of which were exercisable) had exercise
prices ranging from CHF 255 to CHF 270, or CHF 261 on average, and had a
weighted-average remaining contractual life of 4.45 years.
NOTE 37 RELATED PARTIES
Related parties include the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board, the
Group Managing Board, close family members and enterprises which are controlled
by these individuals.
Total remuneration of related parties recognized in the income statement during
the year amounted to CHF 193.1 million and CHF 102.8 million for the year ended
1998. The number of long-term stock options outstanding from equity plans was
274,616 at 31 December 1999 and 255,000 at 31 December 1998. This scheme is
further explained in Note 36.
Total amount of shares and warrants held by members of the Board of Directors,
Group Executive Board and Group Managing Board were 2,456,092 and 22,849,028 as
of 31 December 1999 and 4,635,804 and 6,178,748 as of 31 December 1998.
Total loans and advances receivable (mortgages only) from related parties were
as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999
- ----------- -----------
Mortgages at the beginning of the year...................... 27
Additions................................................... 6
Reductions.................................................. (5)
--
MORTGAGES AT THE END OF THE YEAR............................ 28
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Members of the Board of Directors, Group Executive Board and Group Managing
Board are granted mortgages at the same terms and conditions as other employees.
Terms and conditions are based on third party conditions excluding credit
margin.
Loans and advances to significant associated companies were as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999
- ----------- -----------
Loans and advances at the beginning of the year............. 165
Additions................................................... 42
Reductions.................................................. (145)
----
LOANS AND ADVANCES AT THE END OF THE YEAR................... 62
====
Note 39 provides a list of significant associates.
NOTE 38 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no material post-balance sheet events which would require
disclosure or adjustment to the December 1999 financial statements except as
follows: at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on 18 April 2000, a
two-for-one stock split was approved to be effective 8 May 2000. Accordingly,
the share, per share, stock options and exercise price information have been
adjusted to retroactively reflect the stock split.
NOTE 39 SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES
Significant Subsidiaries
EQUITY
SHARE INTEREST
REGISTERED CAPITAL ACCUMULATED
COMPANY OFFICE DIVISION IN MILLIONS IN %
- ------- ------------ -------- ------------ -----------
Armand von Ernst & Cie AG Bern PB(1) CHF 5.0 100.0
Aventic AG Zurich PCC(2) CHF 30.0 100.0
Bank Ehinger & Cie AG Basel PB CHF 6.0 100.0
BDL Banco di Lugano Lugano PB CHF 50.0 100.0
Brinson Partners Inc. Chicago AM(3) USD -- 100.0
Brunswick Warburg Limited Georgetown WA(4) USD 50.0 50.0
Cantrade Privatbank AG Zurich PB CHF 10.0 100.0
Cantrade Private Bank Switzerland (CI)
Ltd St Helier PB GBP 0.7 100.0
Credit Industriel SA Zurich CAP(5) CHF 10.0 100.0
EIBA "Eidgenossische Bank" Zurich CAP CHF 14.0 100.0
Factors AG Zurich PCC CHF 5.0 100.0
Ferrier Lullin & Cie SA Geneva PB CHF 30.0 100.0
Global Asset Management Ltd Hamilton AM USD 2.0 100.0
HYPOSWISS, Schweizerische Hypotheken-
und Handelsbank Zurich PB CHF 26.0 100.0
IL Immobilien-Leasing AG Opfikon PCC CHF 5.0 100.0
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EQUITY
SHARE INTEREST
REGISTERED CAPITAL ACCUMULATED
COMPANY OFFICE DIVISION IN MILLIONS IN %
- ------- ------------ -------- ------------ -----------
Indelec Holding AG Basel CAP CHF 10.0 100.0
Intrag Zurich PB CHF 10.0 100.0
Klinik Hirslanden AG Zurich CC(6) CHF 22.5 91.2
NYRE Holding Corp Wilmington WA USD 102.9(7) 100.0
Phillips & Drew Fund Management
Limited London AM GBP -- 100.0
Phillips & Drew Limited London AM GBP 8.0 100.0
PT Warburg Dillon Read Indonesia Jakarta WA IDR 11000.0 85.0
SBC Equity Partners AG Opfikon CAP CHF 71.7 100.0
Schroder Munchmeyer Hengst AG Hamburg PB DEM 100.0 100.0
SG Warburg & Co International BV Amsterdam WA GBP 148.0(7) 100.0
SG Warburg Securities SA Geneva WA CHF 14.5 100.0
Solothurner Bank SoBa Solothurn PCC CHF 50.0 100.0
Systor AG Zurich PCC CHF 5.0 100.0
Thesaurus Continentale Effekten-
Gesellschaft Zurich Zurich CAP CHF 30.0 100.0
UBS Investment Management Pte Ltd Singapore WA SGD 0.5 90.0
UBS (Bahamas) Ltd Nassau PB USD 4.0 100.0
UBS (Cayman Islands) Ltd Georgetown PB USD 5.6 100.0
UBS (France) SA Paris WA EUR 10.0 100.0
UBS (Italia) SpA Milan PB ITL 43000.0 100.0
UBS (Luxembourg) SA Luxembourg PB CHF 150.0 100.0
UBS (Monaco) SA Monte Carlo PB EUR 9.2 100.0
UBS (Panama) SA Panama PB USD 6.0 100.0
UBS (Sydney) Limited Sydney WA AUD 12.7 100.0
UBS (Trust and Banking) Ltd Tokyo PB JPY 10500.0 100.0
UBS (USA), Inc. Delaware WA USD 763.3(7) 100.0
UBS Australia Holdings Ltd Sydney WA AUD 11.7 100.0
UBS Australia Ltd Sydney WA AUD 15.0 100.0
UBS Bank (Canada) Toronto PB CAD 90.4(7) 100.0
UBS Beteiligungs-GmbH & Co KG Frankfurt WA EUR 398.8 100.0
UBS Brinson Asset Management Co. Ltd Tokyo AM JPY 800.0 100.0
UBS Brinson Inc. New York AM USD 72.7(7) 100.0
UBS Brinson Investment GmbH Frankfurt AM DEM 10.0 100.0
UBS Brinson Limited London AM GBP 8.8 100.0
UBS Brinson Ltd Sydney AM AUD 8.0 100.0
UBS Brinson Pte Ltd Singapore AM SGD 4.0 100.0
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EQUITY
SHARE INTEREST
REGISTERED CAPITAL ACCUMULATED
COMPANY OFFICE DIVISION IN MILLIONS IN %
- ------- ------------ -------- ------------ -----------
UBS Brinson SA Paris AM EUR 0.8 100.0
UBS Capital AG Zurich CAP CHF 0.5 100.0
UBS Capital Asia Pacific Ltd Georgetown CAP USD 5.0 100.0
UBS Capital BV The Hague CAP EUR 104.1(7) 100.0
UBS Capital GmbH Frankfurt CAP EUR -- 100.0
UBS Capital II LLC Delaware CAP USD 2.7 100.0
UBS Capital LLC New York CAP USD 18.6(7) 100.0
UBS Capital Partners Ltd London CAP GBP 6.7 100.0
UBS Capital S.p.A Milan CAP ITL 50000.0 100.0
UBS Card Center AG Glattbrugg PCC CHF 40.0 100.0
UBS Espana SA Madrid PB EUR 35.3 100.0
UBS Finance (Cayman Islands) Limited Georgetown CC USD 0.5 100.0
UBS Finance (Curacao) NV Curacao CC USD 0.1 100.0
UBS Finance (Delaware) LLC Wilmington WA USD 37.3(7) 100.0
UBS Finanzholding AG Zurich CC CHF 10.0 100.0
UBS Fund Holding (Luxembourg) SA Luxembourg PB CHF 42.0 100.0
UBS Fund Holding (Switzerland) AG Basel PB CHF 18.0 100.0
UBS Fund Management (Japan) Co. Ltd Tokyo PB JPY 1000.0 100.0
UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG Basel PB CHF 1.0 100.0
UBS Fund Services (Luxembourg) S.A. Luxembourg PB CHF 2.5 100.0
UBS Futures & Options Limited London WA GBP 2.0 100.0
UBS Immoleasing AG Zurich PCC CHF 3.0 100.0
UBS Inc. New York WA USD 308.7(7) 100.0
UBS International Holdings BV Amsterdam CC CHF 5.5 100.0
UBS Invest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft
mbH Frankfurt PB DEM 5.0 64.0
UBS Lease Finance LLC New York WA USD 16.7 100.0
UBS Leasing AG Brugg PCC CHF 10.0 100.0
UBS Limited London WA GBP 10.0 100.0
UBS Overseas Holding BV Amsterdam CAP EUR 18.1(7) 100.0
UBS Securities (Hong Kong) Ltd Hong Kong WA HKD 20.0 100.0
UBS Securities Limited London WA GBP 10.0 100.0
UBS International Limited London WA GBP 10.0 100.0
UBS Services (Japan) Ltd London WA JPY 41,358.5 100.0
UBS Services Limited London WA GBP -- 100.0
UBS Trust (Canada) Toronto PB CAD 10.0 100.0
UBS UK Holding Ltd London WA GBP 5.0 100.0
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EQUITY
SHARE INTEREST
REGISTERED CAPITAL ACCUMULATED
COMPANY OFFICE DIVISION IN MILLIONS IN %
- ------- ------------ -------- ------------ -----------
UBS UK Limited London WA GBP 609.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Asia) Ltd Hong Kong WA HKD 20.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Australia)
Corporation Pty Limited Sydney WA AUD 50.4(7) 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Espana) SA Madrid WA EUR 1.2 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (France) SA Paris WA EUR 22.9 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Hong Kong) Ltd Hong Kong WA HKD 30.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Italia) S.I.M.
SpA Milan WA EUR 1.8 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Japan) Ltd Georgetown WA JPY 30000.0 50.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Malaysia) Sdn.
Bhd Kuala Lumpur WA MYR 0.5 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read (Nederland) BV Amsterdam WA EUR 10.9 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read AG Frankfurt WA EUR 155.7 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Australia Ltd Sydney WA AUD 571.5(7) 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Derivatives Ltd Hong Kong WA HKD 20.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Futures Inc. Chicago WA USD 14.3(7) 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read International
Limited London WA GBP 18.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read LLC New York WA USD 535.0(7) 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Pte. Ltd Singapore WA SGD 3.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Securities
(Espana) SVB SA Madrid WA EUR 13.4 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Securities (India)
Private Ltd Mumbai WA INR 0.4 75.0
Warburg Dillon Read Securities
(Philippines) Inc Makati WA PHP 120.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Securities (South
Africa) (Pty) Ltd Sandton WA ZAR 22.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Securities Co. Ltd Bangkok WA THB 400.0 100.0
Warburg Dillon Read Securities Ltd London WA GBP 140.0 100.0
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(1) PB: UBS Private Banking.
(2) PCC: UBS Private and Corporate Clients.
(3) AM: UBS Asset Management.
(4) WA: UBS Warburg.
(5) CAP: UBS Capital.
(6) CC: Corporate Center.
(7) Share Capital + share premium.
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SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATES
EQUITY SHARE CAPITAL
COMPANY INTEREST IN MILLIONS
- ------- -------- -------------
Giubergia Warburg SIM SpA, Milan............................ 50.0% ITL 29,000
Motor Columbus AG, Baden.................................... 35.6% CHF 253
National Versicherung AG, Basel............................. 28.4% CHF 35
Telekurs Holding AG, Zurich................................. 33.3% CHF 45
Swiss Financial Services Group AG, Zurich................... 30.7% CHF 26
None of the above investments carry voting rights that are significantly
different from the proportion of shares held.
Consolidated Companies: Changes in 1999
New companies
Global Asset Management Ltd., Hamilton
Klinik Hirslanden AG, Zurich
UBS Brinson Realty Investors LLC, Hartford
(formerly Allegis Realty Investors LLC)
UBS Capital AG, Zurich
UBS Espana SA. Madrid
UBS (France) SA, Paris
UBS Trustees (Channel Island) Ltd., Jersey
(formerly Bankamerica Trust Company)
Deconsolidated companies
NAME REASON FOR DECONSOLIDATION
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UBS (East Asia) Ltd., Singapore Deregistered
UBS Securities (Singapore) Pte Ltd., Singapore Deregistered
NOTE 40 SIGNIFICANT FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION RATES
The following table shows the significant rates used to translate the financial
statements of foreign entities into Swiss francs.
SPOT RATE AVERAGE RATE
-------------------------------------- --------------------------------------
31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1 EUR................. 1.61 -- -- 1.60 -- --
1 GBP................. 2.58 2.29 2.41 2.43 2.41 2.37
1 USD................. 1.59 1.38 1.46 1.50 1.45 1.45
100 DEM............... 82.07 82.19 81.24 81.88 82.38 83.89
100 JPY............... 1.56 1.22 1.12 1.33 1.11 1.19
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NOTE 41 SWISS BANKING LAW REQUIREMENT
The significant differences between International Accounting Standards (IAS),
which are the principles followed by the Group, and the accounting for banks
under Swiss laws and regulations, are as follows:
Securities borrowing and lending
Under IAS, only the cash collateral delivered or received is recognized in the
balance sheet. There is no recognition or derecognition for the securities
received or delivered. The Swiss requirement is to recognize the securities
received or delivered in the balance sheet along with any collateral in respect
of those securities for which control is transferred.
Treasury shares
Treasury shares is the term used to describe the holding by an enterprise of its
own equity instruments. In accordance with IAS, treasury shares are presented in
the balance sheet as a deduction from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in
the income statement on the sale, issuance, or cancellation of those shares.
Consideration received is presented in the financial statement as a change in
equity.
Under Swiss requirements, treasury shares and derivatives on treasury shares
would be carried in the balance sheet as financial investments with gains and
losses on the sale, issuance, or cancellation of treasury shares reflected in
the income statement.
Extraordinary income and expense
Under IAS, most items of income and expense arise in the course of ordinary
business, and extraordinary items are expected to be rare. Under the Swiss
requirements, income and expense not directly related with the core business
activities of the enterprise (e.g., sale of fixed assets or bank premises) are
recorded as extraordinary income or expense.
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
DIFFERENCES IN THE BALANCE SHEET
Securities borrowing and lending
Assets
Trading portfolio assets/Money market
paper...................................... 47,401 97,907
Due from banks/customers..................... 273,093 40,915
Liabilities
Due to banks/customers....................... 375,080 185,855
Trading portfolio liabilities................ (54,586) (47,033)
Treasury shares
Assets
Trading portfolio assets..................... 4,561 3,409
Positive replacement values.................. 334 192
Financial investments........................ 3,136 1,482
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1997
- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
CHF MILLION
DIFFERENCES IN THE INCOME STATEMENT
Treasury shares........................................... (36) 427 129
RECLASSIFICATION OF EXTRAORDINARY INCOME AND EXPENSE
Other income, including income from associates............ (1,726) (1,350) (162)
General and administrative expenses....................... (519) (1,235) (114)
DIFFERENCES IN THE SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Treasury shares........................................... 7,543 5,025 1,982
NOTE 42 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND UNITED STATES
GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
42.1 VALUATION AND INCOME RECOGNITION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in
accordance with IAS. The principles of IAS differ in certain respects from
United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP").
The following is a summary of the significant accounting and valuation
differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
a. Purchase accounting
Under IAS, the Group accounted for the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland
and Swiss Bank Corporation under the pooling of interests method. The balance
sheets and income statements of the banks were combined and no adjustments to
the carrying values of the assets and liabilities were made.
Under U.S. GAAP, the business combination creating UBS AG is being accounted for
under the purchase method with Union Bank of Switzerland being considered the
accounting acquirer. Under the purchase method, the cost of acquisition is
measured at fair value and the acquirer's interests in identifiable tangible
assets and liabilities of the acquiree are restated to fair values at the date
of acquisition. Any excess consideration paid over the fair value of net
tangible assets acquired is allocated, first to identifiable intangible assets
based on their fair values, if determinable, with the remainder allocated to
goodwill.
Goodwill
Under U.S. GAAP, goodwill and other intangible assets acquired are capitalized
and amortized over the expected periods to be benefited with adjustments, if
any, for impairment.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the excess of the consideration
paid for Swiss Bank Corporation over the fair value of the net tangible assets
received has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight line
basis over a weighted average life of 13 years beginning 29 June 1998.
In 1999, goodwill was reduced by CHF 118 million due to the recognition of
deferred tax assets of Swiss Bank Corporation which had previously been subject
to valuation reserves.
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Other purchase accounting adjustments
Under U.S. GAAP, the results of operations of Swiss Bank Corporation would have
been included in the Group's consolidated financial statements beginning 29 June
1998. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, Swiss Bank Corporation's Net
profit for the six-month period ended 29 June 1998 has been excluded from the
Group's Net profit. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the
restatement of Swiss Bank Corporation's net assets to fair value resulted in
decreasing net tangible assets by CHF 1,077 million. This amount will be
amortized over a period ranging from 2 years to 20 years depending upon the
nature of the restatement.
b. Harmonization of accounting policies
The business combination noted above was accounted for under the pooling of
interests method under IAS. Under the pooling of interests method of accounting,
a single uniform set of accounting policies was adopted and applied to all
periods presented. This resulted in a restatement of 1997 Shareholders' equity
and Net loss.
U.S. GAAP requires that accounting changes be accounted for in the income
statement in the period the change is made. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP
reconciliation the accounting policy harmonization recorded in 1997 was reversed
because the business contribution noted above is being accounted for under the
purchase method and the impact of the accounting changes was recorded in 1998.
The income statement effects of this conforming adjustment was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Depreciation policies....................................... (20) (338)
Credit risk adjustments on derivatives...................... 0 (193)
Policies for other real estate owned........................ 0 (140)
Retirement benefit and equity participation plans........... 0 (47)
Settlement-risk adjustments on derivatives.................. 0 (33)
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Total....................................................... (20) (751)
=== ====
c. Restructuring provision
Under IAS, restructuring provisions are recognized when a legal or constructive
obligation has been incurred. In 1997, the Group recognized a CHF 7,000 million
restructuring provision to cover personnel, information technology ("IT"),
premises and other costs associated with combining and restructuring the merged
Group. An additional CHF 300 million provision was recognized in the fourth
quarter of 1999, reflecting the impact of increased precision in the estimation
of certain leased and owned property costs.
Under U.S. GAAP, restructuring provisions for business combinations are not
recognized prior to the consummation date of the business combination. Also, the
criteria for establishing liabilities of this nature are more stringent than
under IAS. Established restructuring provisions are required to be periodically
reviewed for appropriateness and revised if necessary.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the aggregate CHF 7,300 million
restructuring provision was reversed. As a result of the business combination
with Swiss Bank Corporation, and the decision to combine and streamline certain
activities of the banks for the purpose of reducing costs and improving
efficiencies, Union Bank of Switzerland recognized a restructuring provision of
CHF 1,575 million during 1998 for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation. CHF
759 million of this provision related to estimated costs for restructuring the
operations and activities of Swiss Bank Corporation and
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such amount was recorded as a liability of the acquired business. The remaining
CHF 816 million of estimated costs were charged to restructuring expense during
1998. A CHF 600 million adjustment to the restructuring provision was recognized
in 1999 for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation. The reserve is expected to
be substantially exhausted by the end of 2001.
The restructuring provision initially included CHF 756 million for employee
termination benefits, CHF 332 million for the closure and write downs of owned
and leased premises, and CHF 487 million for professional fees, IT costs,
miscellaneous transfer taxes and statutory fees.
The usage of the U.S. GAAP restructuring provision was as follows:
1998 1998 BALANCE 1999 1999 BALANCE
PROVISION USAGE 31.12.1998 USAGE PROVISION 31.12.1999
CHF MILLION --------- ----- ---------- ----- --------- ----------
Personnel....................... 756 (374) 382 (254) 553 681
Premises........................ 332 (27) 305 (244) 179 240
IT.............................. 93 (68) 25 (5) 7 27
Other........................... 394 (81) 313 (45) (139) 129
---- ---- ----- ---- ---- -----
Total........................... 1,575 (550) 1,025 (548) 600 1,077
==== ==== ===== ==== ==== =====
Additionally, for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, CHF 150 million and
CHF 273 million of restructuring costs were expensed as incurred in 1999 and
1998, respectively.
d. Derivatives instruments held or issued for non-trading purposes
Under IAS, the Group recognizes transactions in derivative instruments hedging
non-trading positions in the income statement using the accrual or deferral
method, which is generally the same accounting as the underlying item being
hedged.
U.S. GAAP requires that derivatives be reported at fair value with changes in
fair value recorded in income unless specified criteria are met to obtain hedge
accounting treatment (accrual or deferral method).
The Group is not required to comply with all of the criteria necessary to obtain
hedge accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, for purposes of the
U.S. GAAP reconciliation, derivative instruments held or issued for non-trading
purposes that did not meet U.S. GAAP hedging criteria have been carried at fair
value with changes in fair value recognized as adjustments to net trading
income.
e. Own shares and derivatives on own shares -- trading
As of 1 January 2000, upon adoption of SIC 16 "Share Capital -- Reacquired Own
Equity Instruments (Treasury Shares)" for IAS, all own shares are treated as
treasury shares and reduce total shareholders' equity. This applies also to the
number of shares outstanding. Derivatives on own shares are classified as
assets, liabilities or shareholders' equity depending upon the manner of
settlement. As a result of this adoption, there is no difference between IAS and
U.S. GAAP. For 1999 and 1998, figures have been retroactively restated (see Note
1(t)).
f. Financial investments
Under IAS, financial investments are classified as either current investments or
long-term investments. The Group considers current financial investments to be
held for sale and carried at lower of cost or market value. The Group accounts
for long-term financial investments at cost, less any permanent impairments.
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Under U.S. GAAP, investments are classified as either held to maturity
(essentially debt securities) which are carried at amortized cost or available
for sale (debt and marketable equity securities), which are carried at fair
value with changes in fair value recorded as a separate component of
shareholders' equity. Realized gains and losses are recognized in net profit in
the period sold.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, amounts reflected in Other income
for the changes in market values of held for sale investments are reclassified
as a component of Shareholders' equity. Held to maturity investments that do not
meet U.S. GAAP criteria are reclassified to the available for sale category.
Unrealized gains or unrealized losses relating to these investments are recorded
as a component of Shareholders' equity.
g. Retirement benefit plans
Under IAS, the Group has recorded pension expense based on a specific method of
actuarial valuation of projected plan liabilities for accrued service including
future expected salary increases and expected return on plan assets. Plan assets
are held in a separate trust to satisfy plan liabilities. Plan assets are
recorded at fair value. The recognition of a prepaid asset on the books of the
Group is subject to certain limitations. These limitations generally cause
amounts recognized as expense to equal amounts funded in the same period. Any
amount not recognized as a prepaid asset and the corresponding impact on pension
expense has been disclosed in the financial statements.
Under U.S. GAAP, pension expense, generally, is based on the same method of
valuation of liabilities and assets as under IAS. Differences in the levels of
expense and liabilities (or prepaid assets) exist due to the different
transition date rules and the stricter provisions as well as industry practice
under IAS for recognition of a prepaid asset.
As a result of the merger of the benefit plans of Union Bank of Switzerland and
Swiss Bank Corporation, there was a one time increase of the vested plan
benefits for the beneficiaries of such plans. This had the effect of increasing
the defined benefit obligation at this date by CHF 3,020 million. Under IAS this
resulted in a one time charge to income which was offset by the recognition of
assets (previously unrecognized due to certain limitations under IAS).
Under U.S. GAAP, in a business combination that is accounted for under the
purchase method, the assignment of the purchase price to individual assets
acquired and liabilities assumed must include a liability for the projected plan
liabilities in excess of plan assets or an asset for plan assets in excess of
the projected plan liabilities, thereby recognizing any previously existing
unrecognized net gains or losses, unrecognized prior service cost, or
unrecognized net liabilities or assets.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the Group recorded a prepaid asset
for the Union Bank of Switzerland plans as of 1 January 1998. Swiss Bank
Corporation recorded a purchase price adjustment to recognize its prepaid asset
at 29 June 1998. The recognition of these assets impacts the pension expense
recorded under U.S. GAAP versus IAS. The pension expense for the year ended 31
December 1999 is also impacted by the different treatment of the merger of the
plans under IAS versus U.S. GAAP. The assets recognized under IAS (which had
been previously unrecognized due to certain limitations under IAS) were already
recognized under U.S. GAAP due to the absence of such limitations under U.S.
GAAP.
h. Other employee benefits
Under IAS, the Group has recorded expenses and liabilities for post-retirement
benefits determined under a methodology similar to that described above under
retirement benefit plans.
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Under U.S. GAAP, expenses and liabilities for post-retirement benefits would be
determined under a similar methodology as under IAS. Differences in the levels
of expenses and liabilities have occurred due to different transition date rules
and the treatment of the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank
Corporation under the purchase method.
i. Equity participation plans
IAS does not specifically address the recognition and measurement requirements
for equity participation plans.
U.S. GAAP permits the recognition of compensation cost on the grant date for the
estimated fair value of equity instruments issued (Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 123) or based on the intrinsic value of equity
instruments issued (APB No. 25), with the disclosure of the pro forma effects of
equity participation plans on net profit and earnings per share, as if the fair
value had been recorded on the grant date. The Group recognized only intrinsic
values at the grant date with subsequent changes in value not recognized.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, certain of the Group's option
awards have been determined to be variable, primarily because they may be
settled in cash or the Group has offered to hedge their value. Additional
compensation expense from these options awards for the years ended 31 December
1999 and 31 December 1998 is CHF 41 million and CHF 1 million, respectively. In
addition, certain of the Group's equity participation plans provide for deferral
of the awards, and the instruments are held in trusts for the participants.
Certain of these trusts are recorded on the Group's balance sheet for U.S. GAAP
presentation. The effect of recording these asset and liabilities is a debit to
expense of CHF 8 million and CHF nil for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 31
December 1998, respectively.
j. Software capitalization
Costs associated with the acquisition or development of internal use software
are recorded as Operating expenses as incurred by the Group.
Under U.S. GAAP, effective 1 January 1999, certain costs associated with the
acquisition or development of internal use software are required to be
capitalized. Once the software is ready for its intended use, the costs
capitalized are amortized to the Income statement over estimated lives.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, costs associated with the
acquisition or development of internal use software that meet U.S. GAAP software
capitalization criteria have been reversed from Operating expenses and amortized
over a period of 2 years.
k. Credit loss expense
The allowance for credit losses provides for risks of losses inherent in the
credit extension process. Counterparties are individually rated and continuously
reviewed and analyzed. The allowance is adjusted for impairments identified on a
loan-by-loan basis. If there are indications that there are significant probable
losses in the portfolio that have not specifically been identified allowances
would also be provided for on a portfolio basis. As described in Note 1(j),
"Loans and allowance for credit losses," the allowance for credit losses has
three components: counterparty-specific, country-specific, and specific reserve
pools.
Specific reserve pools were established in 1996 to absorb losses not
specifically identified at that time but which experience indicated were present
in the portfolio. These pools have been applied to specific loans based on the
analysis of individual credit exposures. The utilization of the unallocated
specific
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reserve pools was periodically reviewed by the Group. At 31 December 1999 there
were no specific reserve pools and none were required.
Under U.S. GAAP, the allowance for loan losses also is an accounting estimate of
credit losses inherent in a company's loan portfolio that have been incurred as
of the balance-sheet date. The practice of using a procedural discipline in
determining all components of the allowance for loan losses to be reported is
followed under U.S. GAAP. The Group's evaluation of the specific reserve pools
at 30 September 1999 did not follow a procedural discipline and therefore is not
in full compliance with U.S. GAAP. An adjustment to the U.S. GAAP reconciliation
was made at 30 September 1999 but not required at 31 December 1999.
l. Recently issued US accounting standards
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
In June 1998, the US Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which, as
amended, is required to be adopted for financial statements as of 1 January
2001. The standard establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other
contracts, and for hedging activities. While the specific impact on earnings and
financial position of SFAS No. 133 has not been determined, the activities that
will be most affected by the new Standard have been identified. Specifically,
UBS Warburg and Corporate Center use derivatives to hedge loans, deposits, and
issuance of debt, primarily to hedge interest rate risk. The Group's lending
activities use credit derivatives to hedge credit risk, and to a lesser extent,
use other derivatives to hedge interest rate risk. Management is currently
evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 133 on the Group's hedging strategies. The
actual assessment of the impact on the Group's earnings and financial position
will be based on the 1 January 2001 positions in accordance with the Standard.
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42.2 RECONCILIATION OF IAS SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NET PROFIT/(LOSS) TO U.S.
GAAP
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY NET PROFIT/(LOSS)}
----------------------- ------------------------
31.12.1999 31.12.1998 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
CHF MILLION ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
AMOUNTS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IAS:...... 30,608 28,794 6,153 2,972
Adjustments in respect of:
a. SBC purchase accounting:
Goodwill................................... 19,765 21,612 (1,729) (864)
Other purchase accounting adjustments...... (858) (895) 37 (2,415)
b. Harmonization of accounting policies....... 0 20 (20) (751)
c. Restructuring provision.................... 350 1,948 (1,598) (3,982)
d. Derivative instruments held or issued for
non-trading purposes....................... 507 1,052 (545) (405)
f. Financial investments...................... 52 108 36 23
g. Retirement benefit plans................... 1,839 1,858 (19) 88
h. Other employee benefits.................... (24) (26) 2 (20)
i. Equity participation plans................. (113) (40) (47) (1)
j. Software capitalization.................... 389 0 389 0
k. Credit loss expense........................ 0 0 0 0
l. Tax adjustments............................ (682) 330 178 1,690
------ ------ ------ ------
Total adjustments............................... 21,225 25,967 (3,316) (6,637)
------ ------ ------ ------
AMOUNTS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S.
GAAP:......................................... 51,833 54,761 2,837 (3,665)
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42.3 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Under IAS and U.S. GAAP, basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by
dividing income available to common shareholders' by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the determinants of basic EPS
and, in addition, gives effect to dilutive potential common shares that were
outstanding during the period.
The computation of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended 31 December 1999
and 31 December 1998 are presented in the following table:
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ------------
Net profit/(loss) available for ordinary shares (CHF
million):
IAS....................................................... 6,153 2,972
U.S. GAAP................................................. 2,837 (3,665)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
IAS....................................................... 404,742,482 405,222,295
U.S. GAAP................................................. 404,742,482 414,609,886
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
IAS....................................................... 408,375,152 412,881,041
U.S. GAAP................................................. 408,375,152 414,609,886
Basic earnings/(loss) per share (CHF):
IAS....................................................... 15.20 7.33
U.S. GAAP................................................. 7.01 (8.84)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per share (CHF):
IAS....................................................... 15.07 7.20
U.S. GAAP................................................. 6.95 (8.84)
The following are adjustments to the calculation of weighted average outstanding
common shares which result from valuation and presentation differences between
IAS and U.S. GAAP:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING: 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ------------------------------------ ----------- -----------
Basic weighted-average ordinary shares (IAS)................ 404,742,482 405,222,295
add: Treasury shares adjustments.......................... 0 9,387,591(2)
----------- -----------
Basic weighted-average ordinary shares (U.S. GAAP).......... 404,742,482 414,609,886
----------- -----------
Diluted weighted-average ordinary shares (IAS).............. 408,375,152 0(1)
----------- -----------
Diluted weighted-average ordinary shares (U.S. GAAP)........ 408,375,152 414,609,886
----------- -----------
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(1) No potential ordinary shares may be included in the computation of any
diluted per-share amount when a loss from continuing operations exists.
(2) This adjustment is due to the difference in weighted average shares
calculated under purchase accounting for U.S. GAAP versus the pooling method
under IAS for the Union Bank of Switzerland merger with Swiss Bank
Corporation on 29 June 1998. There is otherwise no difference between IAS
and U.S. GAAP for the calculation of weighted average shares for EPS.
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42.4 PRESENTATION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IAS AND U.S. GAAP
In addition to the differences in valuation and income recognition, other
differences, essentially related to presentation, exist between IAS and U.S.
GAAP. Although these differences do not cause differences between IAS and U.S.
GAAP reported shareholders' equity and net profit, it may be useful to
understand them to interpret the financial statements presented in accordance
with U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of presentation differences that
relate to the basic IAS financial statements.
1. Purchase accounting
As described in Note 42.1, under U.S. GAAP the business combination creating UBS
AG was accounted for under the purchase method with Union Bank of Switzerland
being considered the accounting acquirer. In the U.S. GAAP Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet, the assets and liabilities of Swiss Bank Corporation
have been restated to fair value at the date of acquisition (29 June 1998). In
addition, the following table presents summarized financial results of SBC for
the period from 1 January to 29 June 1998 which, under U.S. GAAP, would be
excluded from the U.S. GAAP condensed consolidated Income statement for the year
ended 31 December 1998:
OPERATING INCOME
Interest income............................................. 8,205
Less: interest expense...................................... 6,630
-----
Net interest income......................................... 1,575
Less: Credit loss expense................................... 164
-----
Total....................................................... 1,411
-----
Net fee and commission income............................... 3,701
Net trading income.......................................... 2,135
Income from disposal of associates and subsidiaries......... 1,035
Other income................................................ 364
-----
Total....................................................... 8,646
-----
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel................................................... 3,128
General and administrative.................................. 1,842
Depreciation and amortization............................... 511
-----
Total....................................................... 5,481
-----
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS........ 3,165
-----
Tax expense................................................. 552
-----
PROFIT...................................................... 2,613
-----
Less: Minority interests.................................... (1)
-----
NET PROFIT.................................................. 2,614
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2. Settlement date vs. trade date accounting
The Group's transactions from securities activities are recorded on the
settlement date for balance sheet and on the trade date for income statement
purposes. This results in recording an off-balance sheet forward transaction
during the period between the trade date and the settlement date. Forward
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positions relating to trading activities are revalued to fair value and any
unrealized profits and losses are recognized in Net profit.
Under U.S. GAAP, trade date accounting is required for purchases and sales of
securities. For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, all purchases and sales of
securities previously recorded on settlement date have been recorded as of trade
date for balance sheet purposes. Trade date accounting has resulted in
receivables and payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations recorded
in Other assets and Other liabilities.
3. Repurchase, resale and securities lending transactions
Under IAS, the Group's repurchase agreements and securities borrowed are
accounted for as collateralized borrowings. Reverse repurchase agreements and
securities lending are accounted for as collateralized lending transactions.
Cash collateral is reported on the balance sheet at amounts equal to the
collateral advanced or received.
Under U.S. GAAP, securities lending and repurchase transactions are also
generally accounted for as collateralized borrowing and lending transactions.
However, certain such transactions may be deemed sale or purchase transactions
under specific circumstances. Additionally, under U.S. GAAP, the Group is
required to recognize securities collateral controlled and an offsetting
obligation to return such securities collateral on certain financing
transactions, when specific control conditions exist.
For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, securities collateral recognized under
financing transactions is reflected in Due from banks or Due from customers,
depending on the counterparty. The related obligation to return the securities
collateral is reflected in the Balance sheet in Due to banks or Due to
customers, as appropriate.
4. Financial investments
Under IAS, the Group's private equity investments, real estate held for sale and
non-marketable equity financial investments have been included in Financial
investments.
Under U.S. GAAP, private equity investments, real estate held for sale and
non-marketable financial investments generally are reported in Other assets or
reported as a separate caption in the Balance sheet.
For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, private equity investments are reported
as a separate caption in the Balance sheet and real estate held for sale and
non-marketable equity financial investments are reported in Other assets.
5. Net trading income
The Group has implemented a change in accounting policy for interest and
dividend income and expenses on trading related assets and liabilities (see Note
1(t)). For the years ended 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, figures have
been retroactively restated. As a result of this change, there is no longer a
difference between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
6. Equity participation plans
Certain of the Group's equity participation plans provide for deferral of the
awards, and the instruments are held in trusts for the participants. Certain of
these trusts are recorded on the Group's balance sheet for U.S. GAAP
presentation, the effect of which is to increase assets by CHF 655 million and
CHF 197 million, liabilities by CHF 717 million and CHF 236 million, and
decrease shareholders'
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equity by CHF 62 million and CHF 39 million (for UBS AG shares held by the
trusts which are treated as treasury shares) at 31 December 1999 and 31 December
1998, respectively.
7. Own bonds -- trading
Under IAS, the Group's own bonds held for trading are carried at fair value
similar to other trading assets and liabilities. Changes in fair value and
interest on own bonds held for trading are recognized as Net trading income
Under U.S. GAAP, all own bonds are treated as Long-term debt and a reduction to
the amount of own bonds outstanding.
For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, own bond positions included in the
Trading portfolio and Trading portfolio liabilities have been reclassified to
Long-term debt.
42.5 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
The following is a Consolidated Income Statement of the Group, for the years
ended 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, restated to reflect the impact of
valuation and income recognition differences and presentation differences
between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------------- -----------------
CHF MILLION US GAAP IAS US GAAP IAS
- ----------- REFERENCE ------- ------ ------- ------
OPERATING INCOME
Interest income.................. a, 1 35,404 35,604 29,136 37,442
Less: interest expense........... a, 1 29,660 29,695 25,773 32,424
------ ------ ------ ------
Net interest income.............. 5,744 5,909 3,363 5,018
Less: Credit loss expense........ 1 956 956 787 951
------ ------ ------ ------
Total............................ 4,788 4,953 2,576 4,067
------ ------ ------ ------
Net fee and commission income.... 1 12,607 12,607 8,925 12,626
Net trading income............... b, c, d, 1 7,174 7,719 455 3,313
Net gains from disposal of
associates and subsidiaries.... 1 1,821 1,821 84 1,119
Other income..................... b, f, 1 1,361 1,325 641 1,122
------ ------ ------ ------
Total............................ 27,751 28,425 12,681 22,247
------ ------ ------ ------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel........................ b, c, g, h, i, j, 1 12,483 12,577 7,938 9,816
General and administrative....... a, c, j, 1 6,664 6,098 6,259 6,735
Depreciation and amortization.... a, b, j, 1 3,454 1,857 2,403 1,825
Restructuring costs.............. c 750 0 1,089 0
------ ------ ------ ------
Total............................ 23,351 20,532 17,689 18,376
------ ------ ------ ------
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31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------------- -----------------
CHF MILLION US GAAP IAS US GAAP IAS
- ----------- REFERENCE ------- ------ ------- ------
OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE
TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS..... 4,400 7,893 (5,008) 3,871
------ ------ ------ ------
Tax expense/(benefit)............ 1 1,509 1,686 (1,339) 904
------ ------ ------ ------
NET PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS...................... 2,891 6,207 (3,669) 2,967
------ ------ ------ ------
Minority interests............... 1 (54) (54) 4 5
------ ------ ------ ------
NET PROFIT/(LOSS)................ 2,837 6,153 (3,665) 2,972
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NOTE: References above coincide with the discussions in Note 42.1 and Note 42.4.
These references indicate which IAS to U.S. GAAP adjustments affect an
individual financial statement caption.
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42.6 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
The following is a Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Group, as of 31
December 1999 and 31 December 1998, restated to reflect the impact of valuation
and income recognition principles and presentation differences between IAS and
U.S. GAAP.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------- -------------------
CHF MILLION U.S. GAAP IAS U.S. GAAP IAS
- ----------- REFERENCE --------- ------- --------- -------
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central
banks........................... 5,073 5,073 3,267 3,267
Money market paper................ 69,717 69,717 18,390 18,390
Due from banks.................... 3, a 50,103 29,907 103,158 68,495
Cash collateral on securities
borrowed........................ 113,162 113,162 91,695 91,695
Reverse repurchase agreements..... 132,474 132,474 141,285 141,285
Trading portfolio assets.......... b, 2, 3, 7 189,504 212,440 161,440 159,179
Positive replacement values....... 2 64,035 64,698 90,520 90,511
Loans, net of allowance for credit
losses.......................... 3, a 235,714 234,858 254,750 247,926
Financial investments............. b, f, 4 2,378 7,039 2,962 6,914
Accrued income and prepaid
expenses........................ 5,167 5,167 6,627 6,627
Investments in associates......... 1,102 1,102 2,805 2,805
Property and equipment............ a, b, j 9,655 8,701 10,523 9,886
Intangible assets and goodwill.... a 21,428 3,543 21,707 2,210
Private equity investments........ 4 3,001 0 1,759 0
Other assets...................... b, d, g, h, 4, 6 18,717 11,007 29,398 12,092
------- ------- --------- -------
TOTAL ASSETS...................... 921,230 898,888 940,286 861,282
======= ======= ========= =======
LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued......... 64,655 64,655 51,528 51,527
Due to banks...................... 3 90,112 76,365 114,903 85,716
Cash collateral on securities
lent............................ 3 12,832 12,832 19,127 19,171
Repurchase agreements............. 3 173,840 196,914 136,824 137,617
Trading portfolio liabilities..... 2,3,7 52,606 54,586 51,600 47,033
Negative replacement values....... 2 95,004 95,786 125,857 125,847
Due to customers.................. 3,a 291,595 279,960 282,543 274,850
Accrued expenses and deferred
income.......................... 12,040 12,040 11,232 11,232
Long-term debt.................... a, 7 56,049 56,332 50,445 50,783
Other liabilities................. a, b, c, d, f, i, 2, 3 20,230 18,376 40,476 27,722
------- ------- --------- -------
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31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------- -------------------
CHF MILLION U.S. GAAP IAS U.S. GAAP IAS
- ----------- REFERENCE --------- ------- --------- -------
TOTAL LIABILITIES................. 868,963 867,846 884,535 831,498
------- ------- --------- -------
MINORITY INTERESTS................ 434 434 990 990
------- ------- --------- -------
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........ 51,833 30,608 54,761 28,794
------- ------- --------- -------
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY
INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY.......................... 921,230 898,888 940,286 861,282
======= ======= ========= =======
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NOTE: References above coincide with the discussions in Note 42.1 and Note 42.4.
These references indicate which IAS to U.S. GAAP adjustments affect an
individual financial statement caption.
42.7 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in Shareholders' equity excluding
transactions with shareholders. Comprehensive income has two major components:
Net profit, as reported in the income statement, and Other comprehensive income.
Other comprehensive income includes such items as foreign currency translation
and unrealized gains in available-for-sale securities. The components and
accumulated other comprehensive income amounts for the years ended 31 December
1999 and 31 December 1998 are as follows:
UNREALIZED ACCUMULATED
FOREIGN GAINS IN OTHER
CURRENCY AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE COMPREHENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE
CHF MILLION TRANSLATION SECURITIES INCOME INCOME
- ----------- ----------- ------------------ ------------- -------------
Balance, 1 January 1998............... (111) 47 (64)
Net loss.............................. (3,665)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation........ (345) (345)
Unrealized gains, arising during the
year, net of CHF 89 million
tax.............................. 267 267
Less: Reclassification adjustment
for gains realized in net
profit, net of CHF 76 million
tax........................... (229) (229) (307)
------
Comprehensive loss.................... (3,972)
---- ---- ---- ------
Balance, 31 December 1998............. (456) 85 (371)
---- ---- ----
NET PROFIT............................ 2,837
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION........ 14 14
UNREALIZED GAINS, ARISING DURING THE
YEAR, NET OF CHF 18 MILLION
TAX.............................. 74 74
LESS: RECLASSIFICATION ADJUSTMENT
FOR GAINS REALIZED IN NET
PROFIT, NET OF CHF 40 MILLION
TAX........................... (143) (143) (55)
------
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME.................. 2,782
---- ---- ---- ------
BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 1999............. (442) 16 (426)
---- ---- ----
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NOTE 43 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER U.S. GAAP
In addition to the differences in valuation and income recognition and
presentation, disclosure differences exist between IAS and U.S. GAAP. The
following are additional U.S. GAAP disclosures that relate to the basic
financial statements.
43.1 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On 29 June 1998, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation
consummated a merger of the banks, resulting in the formation of UBS. New shares
totaling 428,746,982 were issued exclusively for the exchange of the existing
shares of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation. Under the terms
of the merger agreement, Union Bank of Switzerland shareholders received 5
registered shares for each bearer share held and 1 registered share for each
registered share held, totaling 257,500,000 shares of UBS AG. Swiss Bank
Corporation shareholders received 1 1/13 registered shares of the Group for each
Swiss Bank Corporation registered share held, totaling 171,246,982 shares. The
combined share capital amounted to CHF 5,754 million. As a result of the
exchange of shares, CHF 1,467 million were transferred from share capital to the
share premium account. The merger was accounted under the pooling of interests
method and, accordingly, the information included in the financial statements
presents the combined results of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank
Corporation as if the merger had been in effect for all periods presented.
Summarized results of operations of the separate companies for the period from 1
January 1998 through 29 June 1998, the date of combination, are as follows:
CHF MILLION UNION BANK OF SWITZERLAND SWISS BANK CORPORATION
----------- ------------------------- ----------------------
Total operating income................... 5,702 8,646
Net profit............................... 739 2,614
As a result of the merger, the Group harmonized its accounting policies that
have then been retrospectively applied for the restatement of comparative
information and opening retained earnings at 1 January 1997. As a result,
adjustments were required for the accounting for treasury shares, netting of
balance sheet items, repurchase agreements, depreciation, and employee share
plans.
Summarized results of operations of the separate companies for the year ended 31
December 1997 are as follows:
CHF MILLION TOTAL OPERATING INCOME NET LOSS
----------- ---------------------- --------
Union Bank of Switzerland............................... 13,114 (129)
Swiss Bank Corporation.................................. 13,026 (248)
------ ----
Total as previously reported............................ 26,140 (377)
Impact of accounting policy harmonization............... (1,260) (290)
------ ----
Consolidated............................................ 24,880 (667)
Prior to 29 June 1998, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation
entered into certain transactions with each other in the normal course of
business. These intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the
accompanying financial statements.
43.2 RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
See Note 24 for information on the restructuring provision.
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At the time of the merger announcement in December 1997, it was announced that
the merged bank's operations in various locations would be combined, resulting
in vacant properties, reductions in personnel, elimination of redundancies in
the IT platforms, exit costs and other costs. As a result, restructuring
provisions of CHF 7,300 million (of which CHF 7,000 million was recognized as a
restructuring expense in 1997 and CHF 300 million was recognized as a component
of general and administrative expense in the fourth quarter of 1999) were
established, to be used over a period of four years. At 31 December 1999, the
Group had utilized CHF 5,871 million of the provisions.
The restructuring provisions included CHF 3,000 million for employee termination
benefits, CHF 1,500 million for sale and lease breakage costs associated with
the closure of premises, CHF 1,650 for IT integration projects and write-offs of
equipment which management had committed to dispose of; and CHF 1,150 million
for other costs, including professional fees, miscellaneous transfer taxes and
statutory fees. For income statement purposes, these costs would normally be
classified as personnel expense, general and administrative expense or other
income.
UTILIZATION THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 1999
------------------------------------------------
CHF MILLION PERSONNEL IT PREMISES OTHER TOTAL
----------- --------- ----- -------- ----- -----
UBS Switzerland............................... 300 1,054 180 203 1,737
Private and Corporate Clients............... 205 929 176 201 1,511
Private Banking............................. 95 125 4 2 226
UBS Asset Management.......................... 25 9 0 3 37
UBS Warburg................................... 1,983 373 1 414 2,771
Corporate Center.............................. 94 3 759 470 1,326
----- ----- --- ----- -----
GROUP TOTAL................................... 2,402 1,439 940 1,090 5,871
===== ===== === ===== =====
31.12.99
--------
Restructuring provision as of 31.12.1997... 7,000
Additional provision in 1999............... 300
Used in 1998............................... 4,027
Used in 1999............................... 1,844
--------
Total used through 31.12.1999.............. 5,871
--------
RESTRUCTURING PROVISION REMAINING.......... 1,429
========
The employee terminations affected all functional levels and all operating
divisions within the Group. The CHF 2,000 million portion of the provision
related to employee severance and early retirement costs reflects the costs of
eliminating approximately 7,800 positions, after considering attrition and
redeployment within the Company. CHF 1,000 million of the provision relates to
payments to maintain stability in the workforce during the integration period.
As of 31 December 1999, approximately 5,700 employees had been severed or early
retired and the remaining personnel restructuring reserve balance was CHF 598
million.
43.3 Segment Reporting
See Note 2 and Note 3 for segment reporting information.
UBS is organized into three business groups: UBS Switzerland, UBS Warburg and
UBS Asset Management, and our Corporate Center.
UBS Switzerland encompasses Private Banking and Private and Corporate Clients.
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Private Banking offers a broad portfolio of financial products and services to
offshore and Swiss high net worth clients who bank in Switzerland or other
offshore centers, and to the financial intermediaries advising them. The
business unit's products and services are aimed at encompassing the complete
life cycle of the client, including succession planning and the generational
change. Private Banking provides a number of asset-based, transaction-based and
other services. Asset-based services include custodial services, deposit
accounts, loans and fiduciary services while transaction-based services include
trading and brokerage and investment fund services. The business unit also
provides financial planning and consulting and offers financial planning
instruments to clients. These services include establishing proprietary trusts
and foundations, the execution of wills, corporate and tax structuring and tax
efficient investments.
Private and Corporate Clients is the leading retail bank in Switzerland and
targets individual clients with assets of up to approximately CHF 1 million and
business and corporate clients in Switzerland. Private and Corporate Clients
provides a broad range of products and services to these clients, including
retail banking, investment services and lending.
UBS Warburg is made up of four business units, Corporate and Institutional
Clients, UBS Capital, Private Clients and e-services.
Corporate and Institutional Clients is one of the leading global investment
banks and is headquartered in London. It provides wholesale financial and
investment products and services globally to a diversified client base, which
includes institutional investors (including institutional asset managers and
broker-dealers), corporations, sovereign governments and supranational
organizations. Corporate and Institutional Clients also manages cash and
collateral trading on behalf of the Group and executes the vast majority of the
Group's retail securities, derivatives and foreign currency exchange
transactions.
UBS Capital is the Group's global private equity business. UBS Capital invests
in unlisted companies, managing these investments over a medium term time
horizon to increase their value and "exiting" the investment in a manner that
will maximize the capital gain. The business unit seeks to make both majority
and minority equity investments in established and emerging unlisted companies,
either with the Group's own capital or through sponsored investment funds. UBS
Capital endeavors to create investment value by working together with management
to develop the businesses it invests in over the medium term in order to
optimize their performance.
Private Clients provides onshore private banking services for high net worth
individuals in key markets world-wide, providing a similar range of services to
Private Banking, but specializing in combining traditional private banking
services with investment banking innovation. For example, Private Clients offers
innovative products allowing clients to release value from own-company
shareholdings or options.
e-services is a new business, currently working towards a client launch in
Germany in the Autumn of 2000. e-services will provide personalized investments
and advisory services at competitive fees for affluent clients in Europe,
delivered via a multi-channel structure which integrates internet, call centers
and investment centers. e-services will deliver a distinctive set of services,
including advanced financial planning and asset allocation, and investment
products such as UBS and third-party funds, securities and pension products.
UBS Asset Management is made up of two business units: Institutional Asset
Management and Investment Funds/GAM.
Institutional Asset Management is responsible for the Group's institutional
asset management business, and for the investment management of the Groups
mutual funds. Its diverse institutional client base located throughout the world
consists of corporate and public pension plans, endowments and private
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foundations, insurance companies, central banks and supranationals,
quasi-institutions, and financial advisers.
Investment Funds/GAM is the mutual funds business of UBS. Investment Funds is
one of the leading mutual funds providers in Europe and the seventh largest in
the world. GAM is a diversified asset management group with assets composed
primarily of private client accounts, institutional and mutual funds. Global
Asset Management operates under its established brand name within UBS Asset
Management and employs its own distinctive investment style. UBS Asset
Management will increasingly leverage Global Asset Management's range of mutual
funds and its multi-manager selection process, in which it selects the top 90
out of about 6,000 third-party fund providers, to enhance the range of its
investment styles and products.
The Corporate Center encompasses Group level functions which cannot be devolved
to the operating divisions. Additionally, the Corporate Center plays an active
role with regard to funding, capital and balance sheet management and management
of foreign currency earnings.
43.4 NET TRADING INCOME
See Note 6 for information on net trading income. Foreign exchange net trading
income include gains and losses from spot and forward contracts, options,
futures, and translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities, bank notes,
precious metals, and commodities. Fixed income net trading income includes the
results of making markets in both developed and emerging countries in government
securities, corporate debt securities, money market instruments, interest rate
and currency swaps, options, and other derivatives. Equities net trading income
includes the results of making markets in global equity securities and equity
derivatives such as swaps, options, futures, and forward contracts.
43.5 LOANS
See Note 12 for information on loans. The following table summarizes the Group's
impaired loans at and for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Impaired loans(1),(2)....................................... 22,456 26,447
Amount of allowance for credit losses related to impaired
loans..................................................... 12,471 13,582
Average impaired loans(3)................................... 24,467 25,939
Included in the impaired loans information above are non-performing loans, which
are as set forth below. Unrecognized interest on non-performing loans was CHF
409 million and CHF 423 million for the years ended 31 December 1999 and year
ended 31 December 1998, respectively.
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Non-performing loans........................................ 13,073 16,113
Amount of allowance for credit losses related to
non-performing loans...................................... 8,661 10,006
Average non-performing loans(2)............................. 14,615 16,587
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(1) All impaired loans have a specific allowance for credit losses.
(2) Interest income on impaired loans recognized in the years ended 31 December
1999 and 31 December 1998 is immaterial.
(3) Average balances for the year ended 31 December 1999 are calculated from
quarterly data. Average balances for the year ended 31 December 1998 are
calculated from year-end balances.
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43.6 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
See Note 16 for information on financial investments. The following table
summarizes the Group's financial investments as of 31 December 1999 and 31
December 1998:
GROSS GROSS
BOOK AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
CHF MILLION VALUE COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
- ----------- ----- --------- ---------- ---------- -----
31 DECEMBER 1999
EQUITY SECURITIES....................... 356 388 3 14 377
DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED BY THE SWISS
NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND AGENCIES..... 78 78 3 0 81
DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED BY SWISS LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS.......................... 81 81 3 1 83
DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED BY THE U.S.
TREASURY AND AGENCIES................ 410 410 0 0 410
DEBT SECURITIES ISSUED BY FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS AND OFFICIAL
INSTITUTIONS......................... 321 321 6 1 326
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES............... 847 851 24 6 869
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES.............. 109 109 1 1 109
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES................... 120 120 3 0 123
----- ----- --- -- -----
TOTAL................................ 2,322 2,358 43 23 2,378
===== ===== === == =====
31 December 1998
Equity Securities....................... 400 423 82 0 505
Debt Securities Issued by the Swiss
National Government and Agencies..... 85 85 8 0 93
Debt Securities Issued by Swiss Local
Governments.......................... 89 89 7 0 96
Debt Securities Issued by the U.S.
Treasury and Agencies................ 373 373 4 0 377
Debt Securities Issued by Foreign
Governments and Official
Institutions......................... 426 426 9 0 435
Corporate Debt Securities............... 1,044 1,044 4 9 1,039
Mortgage-Backed Securities.............. 26 26 3 0 29
Other Debt Securities................... 384 384 5 1 388
----- ----- --- -- -----
Total................................ 2,827 2,850 122 10 2,962
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The following presents an analysis of the contractual maturities of the
investments in debt securities as of 31 December 1999:
WITHIN 1 YEAR 1-5 YEARS 5-10 YEARS OVER 10 YEARS
----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
CHF MILLION, EXCEPT PERCENTAGES AMOUNT YIELD(%) AMOUNT YIELD(%) AMOUNT YIELD(%) AMOUNT YIELD(%)
- ------------------------------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ -------- ------ --------
SWISS NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND
AGENCIES................... 22 5.49% 42 4.91% 9 5.32% 5 3.59%
SWISS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS...... 6 5.79% 46 5.31% 29 4.18% 0
U.S. TREASURY AND AGENCIES... 0 4 4.93% 0 406 5.11%
FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND
OFFICIAL INSTITUTIONS...... 87 5.60% 199 3.09% 22 3.61% 13 5.56%
CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES.... 107 5.14% 469 5.60% 275 2.11% 0
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES... 0 107 5.96% 2 2.46% 0
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES........ 37 6.59% 71 5.81% 12 8.16% 0
--- --- --- ---
TOTAL AMORTIZED COST......... 259 938 349 424
=== === === ===
TOTAL MARKET VALUE........... 260 966 351 424
=== === === ===
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities available for sale
during the year ended 31 December 1999 and the year ended 31 December 1998 were
CHF 1,482 million and CHF 1,002 million, respectively. Gross gains of CHF 180
million and gross losses of CHF 3 million were realized in 1999 on those sales,
and gross gains of CHF 398 million and gross losses of CHF 92 million were
realized in 1998.
43.7 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Group uses derivative instruments for trading and non-trading purposes. All
derivatives instruments held or issued for trading or used to hedge another
financial instrument carried at fair value are accounted at fair value with
changes in fair value recorded in Net trading income. The Group uses interest
rate swaps in its asset/liability management. These interest rate swaps are
accounted for on the accrual basis of accounting as an adjustment of Net
interest income. No specific criteria is required for interest rate swaps to be
classified on the accrual basis. Gains and losses on terminations of non-trading
interest rate swaps are deferred and amortized to Net interest income over the
remaining original maturity of the contract. All other derivatives used in
asset/liability management are accounted for on a fair value basis of accounting
due to the short term nature of these derivatives.
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The following table presents the fair value, average fair value and notional
amounts for each class of derivative financial instrument for the years ended 31
December 1999 and 31 December 1998 distinguished between held or issued for
trading purposes and held or issued for non-trading purposes. See Note 27 for
information on derivative instruments including a discussion of the distinction
between trading and non-trading. Positive replacement values ("PRV") and
negative replacement values ("NRV") represent the fair values of derivative
instruments. Average balances for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 31
December 1998 are calculated from quarterly data.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------
TOTAL TOTAL
TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE NOTIONAL TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE NOTIONAL
PRV PRV NRV NRV CHF BN PRV PRV NRV NRV CHF BN
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
CHF MILLIONS, EXCEPT WHERE STATED
TRADING
Interest rate
contracts.......... 67,857 80,880 62,311 79,260 5,909 92,627 75,741 92,036 73,835 12,081
Foreign exchange
contracts.......... 35,649 36,407 38,239 37,634 2,136 41,857 49,358 45,169 45,101 2,048
Precious metals
contracts.......... 3,407 4,630 3,063 4,501 119 7,766 5,659 7,909 5,511 110
Equity/Index
contracts.......... 23,558 18,217 58,011 42,788 517 26,134 30,242 58,467 59,936 1,061
Commodity
contracts.......... 47 383 40 213 248 936 420 832 389 15
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total trading........ 130,518 140,517 161,664 164,396 169,320 161,420 204,413 184,772
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------
TOTAL TOTAL
TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE NOTIONAL TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE NOTIONAL
PRV PRV NRV NRV CHF BN PRV PRV NRV NRV CHF BN
------- ------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------- --------
CHF MILLIONS, EXCEPT WHERE STATED
NON-TRADING
Interest rate
contracts.......... 12 57 4 81 1 84 80 156 229 10
Foreign exchange
contracts.......... 100 105 131 63 14 32 200 5 157 6
Equity/Index
contracts.......... 204 149 123 196 2 308 1141 506 1310 15
------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total non-trading.... 316 311 258 340 424 1421 667 1696
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
TOTAL................ 130,834 140,828 161,922 164,736 169,744 162,841 205,080 186,468
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
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(1) The figures above are presented on a gross by counterparty basis for
disclosure purposes, but shown net in the balance sheet (see Note 1: Basis
of Accounting).
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43.8 RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
See Note 35 for information on retirement benefit plans and other employee
benefits. Under U.S. GAAP, a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of
the plan benefit obligation is required. The following is the reconciliation of
the plan benefit obligation for the Swiss and foreign pension plans:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
SWISS PENSION PLANS
Defined benefit obligation at beginning of year............. 14,944 14,431
Service cost.............................................. 464 535
Interest cost............................................. 636 726
Plan amendments........................................... 3,517 119
Special termination benefits.............................. (1,000) 0
Actuarial gain (loss)..................................... (571) 6
Benefits paid............................................. (979) (873)
------ ------
Defined benefit obligation at end of year................... 17,011 14,944
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
FOREIGN PENSION PLANS
Defined benefit obligation at beginning of year............. 2,009 1,950
Service cost.............................................. 118 116
Interest cost............................................. 123 140
Plan amendments........................................... 2 7
Special termination benefits.............................. 0 (40)
Actuarial gain (loss)..................................... (2) (32)
Benefits paid............................................. (133) (60)
Other..................................................... 327 (72)
----- --------
Defined benefit obligation at end of year................... 2,444 2,009
Under U.S. GAAP, a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of the fair
value of plan assets is required. The following is the reconciliation of the
fair value of plan assets for the Swiss and foreign pension plans:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
SWISS PENSION PLANS
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year.............. 17,885 17,224
Actual return of plan assets.............................. 2,136 856
Employer contributions.................................... 515 493
Plan participant contributions............................ 180 185
Benefits paid............................................. (979) (873)
Special termination benefits.............................. (1,172) 0
------ -----
Fair value of plan assets at end of year.................... 18,565 17,885
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CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
----------- ---------- ----------
FOREIGN PENSION PLANS
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year.............. 2,173 2,188
Actual return of plan assets.............................. 352 267
Employer contributions.................................... 21 41
Plan participant contributions............................ 14 9
Benefits paid............................................. (133) (60)
Other..................................................... 452 (272)
----- -----
Fair value of plan assets at end of year.................... 2,879 2,173
43.9 OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The United Kingdom and the United States of America offer postretirement health
care benefits that contribute to the health care coverage of the employees after
retirement. U.S. GAAP presentation requires that a reconciliation of beginning
and ending balances of the postretirement health care benefits be disclosed. The
following is the reconciliation of the postretirement health care benefits
obligation:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Postretirement benefit obligation at beginning of year...... 96 103
Service cost.............................................. 2 7
Interest cost............................................. 6 8
Plan amendments........................................... 0 5
Actuarial gain (loss)..................................... 0 9
Benefits paid............................................. (4) (4)
Other..................................................... 17 (32)
--- ---
Postretirement benefit obligation at end of year............ 117 96
Under U.S. GAAP, a reconciliation of beginning and ending balances of the
postretirement plan assets is required. The following is the reconciliation of
the postretirement care plan assets:
CHF MILLION 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
- ----------- ---------- ----------
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year.............. 3 3
Actual return of plan assets.............................. 1 1
Company contributions..................................... 4 3
Benefits paid............................................. (4) (4)
--- ---
Fair value of plan assets at end of year.................... 4 3
The assumed health care cost trend rate used in determining benefit expense for
December 1999 is 4.6%. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant
effect on the amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage-point
change in assumed health care cost trend rates would change the U.S.
postretirement benefit obligation and the service and interest cost components
of net periodic postretirement benefit costs by CHF 7.8 million.
43.10 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS
See Note 36 for information on equity participation plans. Additional disclosure
for the equity participation plans required by U.S. GAAP follows. The accrued
expense for the years ended 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998 was CHF 2,045
million and CHF 996 million, respectively. The accruals include awards earned
currently but issued in the following year.
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Stock award and stock purchase plans
The following table shows the shares awarded and the weighted-average
fair-market value per share for these plans. The fair values for the stock
purchase awards reflect the purchase price paid. For 1999, in addition to the
1998 plan-year awards, the stock bonus awards include 1,405,000 shares issued in
an exchange for previously issued non-share awards and for special bonuses and
the stock purchase awards include 666,000 shares issued for the current year.
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
---------- ----------
Shares awarded.............................................. 3,469,000 2,524,000
Weighted-average fair market value per share (in CHF)....... 220 210
STOCK PURCHASE PLANS ---------------------------------------
Shares awarded.............................................. 1,802,000 1,338,000
Weighted-average fair market value per share (in CHF)....... 148 155
Shares awarded in 1998 under both types of plans included Swiss Bank Corporation
shares issued to employees prior to the merger. For the above table, the number
of these shares and their fair market value have been adjusted for the 1 1/13
Swiss Bank Corporation to UBS AG share conversion rate of the merger.
Stock Option Plans
During 1998, options that had been issued to Swiss Bank Corporation employees
were revised to reflect the 1 1/13 SBC to UBS AG share conversion rate of the
merger. Also, during 1998, because of a significant drop in UBS AG share price
in the third quarter, employees were given the opportunity to convert options
received earlier in the year with a strike price of CHF 270 to a reduced number
( 2/3) of options with a strike price of CHF 170. The stock option award
information in Note 36 reflects both these changes.
Companies that apply APB 25 in determining compensation costs for stock-based
compensation awards are required to disclose the effects of the application of
the "fair value method" determined under the guidance provided in SFAS No. 123.
Under SFAS No. 123, the fair value of compensation cost is recognized, using
option pricing models intended to estimate the fair value of the awards at the
grant date. The table below illustrates the pro forma effects of applying the
fair value method.
CHF MILLION, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA 31.12.99 31.12.98
- ---------------------------------- -------- --------
Net income As reported 6,153 2,972
Pro forma 6,027 2,893
Basic EPS As reported 15.20 7.33
Pro forma 14.89 7.14
Diluted EPS As reported 15.07 7.20
Pro forma 14.76 7.01
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The pro forma amounts in the table above reflect the vesting periods of all
options granted. The effects of applying the guidance contained in SFAS 123 for
recognizing compensation expense and providing pro forma disclosures are not
likely to be representative of the effects on reported Net profit for future
years.
The weighted-average fair-value of options granted in 1999 and 1998 was CHF 59
and CHF 54 per share, respectively. The fair value of options granted was
determined as of the date of issuance using a proprietary option pricing model,
substantially similar to the Black-Scholes, with the following assumptions:
31.12.1999 31.12.1998
---------- ----------
Expected volatility................................... 33% 40%
Risk free interest rate............................... 2.07% 2.56%
Expected dividends.................................... 6.2 6.9
Expected life......................................... 6 YEARS 6 years
43.11 REGULATORY CAPITAL
See Note 33 for information on regulatory capital. Internationally, it has been
agreed that the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) ratio must be at least
8%. At 31 December 1999, the Group's BIS ratio and Tier 1 ratios were 14.5% and
10.6%, respectively, as compared to 13.2% and 9.3%, respectively, as of 31
December 1998. At 31 December 1999 and 1998, the Group was adequately
capitalized under the regulatory provisions outlined under BIS.
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CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS GROUP
SIX-MONTH PERIODS ENDED 30 JUNE 2000 AND 1999
(UNAUDITED)
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INCOME STATEMENT
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED
CHF MILLION, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA NOTE 30.6.00 30.6.99(1)
- ---------------------------------- ---- ------- ----------
OPERATING INCOME
Interest income............................................. 3 24,079 16,293
Interest expense............................................ 3 (19,753) (13,540)
------- -------
Net interest income......................................... 4,326 2,753
Credit loss recovery/expense................................ 83 (635)
------- -------
Net interest income after credit loss recovery/expense...... 4,409 2,118
------- -------
Net fee and commission income............................... 4 7,835 6,184
Net trading income.......................................... 5 5,669 4,460
Net gains from disposal of associates and subsidiaries...... 6 23 1,778
Other income................................................ 7 621 562
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Total operating income...................................... 18,557 15,102
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel................................................... 8 8,876 6,819
General and administrative.................................. 8 3,174 2,388
Depreciation and amortization............................... 8 947 864
------- -------
Total operating expenses.................................... 12,997 10,071
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS.......... 5,560 5,031
------- -------
Tax expense................................................. 1,257 1,151
------- -------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS........................ 4,303 3,880
------- -------
Minority interests.......................................... (35) (21)
------- -------
NET PROFIT.................................................. 4,268 3,859
======= =======
Basic earnings per share (CHF)(3)........................... 9 10.91 9.38
Basic earnings per share before goodwill (CHF)(2)(3)........ 9 11.61 9.79
Diluted earnings per share (CHF)(3)......................... 9 10.79 9.30
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill (CHF)(2)(3)...... 9 11.49 9.71
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(2) The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
(3) 1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one stock split, approved at
the shareholder meeting of 18 April 2000.
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BALANCE SHEET
CHF MILLION 30.6.00 31.12.99(1)
- ----------- ----------- -----------
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks........................ 3,457 5,073
Money market paper.......................................... 61,504 69,717
Due from banks.............................................. 25,761 29,907
Cash collateral on securities borrowed...................... 146,199 113,162
Reverse repurchase agreements............................... 164,866 132,474
Trading portfolio assets.................................... 215,649 212,440
Positive replacement values................................. 57,758 64,698
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses................... 233,015 234,858
Financial investments....................................... 9,504 7,039
Accrued income and prepaid expenses......................... 5,817 5,167
Investments in associates................................... 818 1,102
Property and equipment...................................... 8,216 8,701
Intangible assets and goodwill.............................. 3,545 3,543
Other assets................................................ 10,198 11,007
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TOTAL ASSETS................................................ 946,307 898,888
======= =======
Total subordinated assets................................... 330 600
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued................................... 85,409 64,655
Due to banks................................................ 75,172 76,365
Cash collateral on securities lent.......................... 15,334 12,832
Repurchase agreements....................................... 230,565 196,914
Trading portfolio liabilities............................... 60,279 54,586
Negative replacement values................................. 77,926 95,786
Due to customers............................................ 279,915 279,960
Accrued expenses and deferred income........................ 14,492 12,040
Long term debt.............................................. 52,990 56,332
Other liabilities........................................... 21,950 18,376
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TOTAL LIABILITIES........................................... 914,032 867,846
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MINORITY INTERESTS.......................................... 399 434
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital............................................... 4,317 4,309
Share premium account....................................... 14,554 14,437
Foreign currency translation................................ (557) (442)
Retained earnings........................................... 22,431 20,327
Treasury shares............................................. (8,869) (8,023)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY.................................. 31,876 30,608
------- -------
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY.................................................... 946,307 898,888
======= =======
Total subordinated liabilities.............................. 14,089 14,801
======= =======
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99(1)
- ------------------------------ ------- ----------
CHF MILLION
ISSUED AND PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
Balance at the beginning of the period...................... 4,309 4,300
Issue of share capital...................................... 8 6
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD(2)......................... 4,317 4,306
====== ======
SHARE PREMIUM
Balance at the beginning of the period as previously
reported.................................................. 13,929 13,740
Change in accounting policy................................. 508 (123)
Balance at the beginning of the period (restated)........... 14,437 13,617
Premium on shares issued, and warrants exercised............ 74 9
Own equity derivatives...................................... (181) 467
Net premium on treasury share and own equity derivative
activity.................................................. 224 179
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD............................ 14,554 14,272
====== ======
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Balance at the beginning of the period...................... (442) (456)
Movements during the period................................. (115) (81)
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD............................ (557) (537)
====== ======
RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at the beginning of the period as previously
reported.................................................. 20,501 16,293
Changes in accounting policy................................ (174) (69)
Balance at the beginning of the period (restated)........... 20,327 16,224
Net profit for the period................................... 4,268 3,859
Dividends paid.............................................. (2,164) (2,051)
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD............................ 22,431 18,032
====== ======
TREASURY SHARES, AT COST
Balance at the beginning of the period as previously
reported.................................................. (3,462) (1,482)
Change in accounting policy................................. (4,561) (3,409)
Balance at the beginning of the period (restated)........... (8,023) (4,891)
Acquisitions................................................ (6,591) (2,983)
Disposals................................................... 5,745 3,002
------ ------
BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD(3)......................... (8,869) (4,872)
====== ======
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY.................................. 31,876 31,201
====== ======
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(2) Comprising 431,696,624 ordinary shares as of 30 June 2000 and 430,577,614
ordinary shares as of 30 June 1999, at CHF 10 each, fully paid.
(3) Comprising 40,269,350 ordinary shares as of 30 June 2000 and 22,395,766
ordinary shares as of 30 June 1999.
In addition to treasury shares, a maximum of 254,446 unissued shares
(conditional capital) (1,373,456 as of 30 June 1999) can be issued without the
approval of the shareholders. This amount consists of unissued and reserved
shares for the former Swiss Bank Corporation employee share ownership plan and
optional dividend warrants. The optional dividend warrants were granted in lieu
of a cash dividend by the former Swiss Bank Corporation in February 1996 (at the
option of the shareholder).
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99(1)
- ------------------------------ ------- ----------
CHF MILLION
- -----------
CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit.................................................. 4,268 3,859
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE TO CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Non cash items included in net profit and other adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 947 864
Provision for credit losses............................... (83) 635
Income from associates.................................... (59) (102)
Deferred tax expense...................................... 213 193
Net gain from investing activities........................ (299) (1,997)
Net increase/(decrease) in operating assets:................
Net due from/to banks..................................... (1,005) (2,091)
Reverse repurchase agreements, cash collateral on
securities borrowed.................................... (65,429) 13,509
Trading portfolio including net replacement values........ (8,436) 1,257
Loans due to/from customers............................... 1,881 14,486
Accrued income, prepaid expenses and other assets......... 159 306
Net increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities:...........
Repurchase agreements, cash collateral on securities
lent................................................... 36,153 (2,637)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities.................... 6,354 (6,647)
Income taxes paid......................................... (535) (591)
------- -------
NET CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES........... (25,871) 21,044
======= =======
CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in subsidiaries and associates.................. (282) (339)
Disposal of subsidiaries and associates..................... 370 3,350
Purchase of property and equipment.......................... (928) (1,096)
Disposal of property and equipment.......................... 763 279
Net (investment)/divestment in financial investments........ (2,216) 293
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NET CASH FLOW FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES........... (2,293) 2,487
======= =======
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Money market paper issued................................... 20,754 4,463
Net movements in treasury shares and treasury share contract
activity.................................................. (729) 674
Capital issuance............................................ 8 6
Dividends paid.............................................. (2,164) (2,051)
Issuance of long term debt.................................. 7,452 5,225
Repayment of long term debt................................. (10,794) (1,081)
Repayment of minority interests............................. (20) (689)
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NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES..................... 14,507 6,547
Effects of exchange rate differences........................ (131) (46)
======= =======
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH EQUIVALENTS................. (13,788) 30,032
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period.............. 102,277 83,678
------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................... 88,489 113,710
======= =======
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS COMPRISE:
Cash and balances with central banks........................ 3,457 3,135
Money market paper.......................................... 61,504 65,688
Bank deposits maturing in less than 3 months................ 23,528 44,887
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TOTAL....................................................... 88,489 113,710
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with and comply with International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34, "Interim
Financial Reporting."
In the first half of 2000, the Group reorganized its business divisions. The
segment reporting for the six-month period ended 30 June 2000, as well as the
comparative segment reporting for the first six-month period ended 30 June 1999,
have been restated to reflect the new Group structure.
At the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 18 April 2000, a
two-for-one stock split was approved to be effective 8 May 2000. Share and per
share information have been adjusted to retroactively reflect the stock split.
In preparing the consolidated interim financial statements, the same accounting
policies and methods of computation are followed as in the consolidated
financial statements as of 31 December 1999 and for the year then ended, with
the exception of the following changes in accounting policies:
IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
In July 1998, the IASC issued IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and
Contingent Assets, which has been adopted for the Group's financial statements
as of 1 January 2000. The Standard provides recognition and measurement
requirements for provisions. IAS 37 also provides accounting and disclosure
requirements for contingent liabilities and contingent assets.
IAS 38 Intangible Assets
In July 1998, the IASC issued IAS 38 Intangible Assets, which the Group adopted
prospectively as of 1 January 2000. The standard requires the capitalization and
amortization of certain intangible assets, if it is probable that the future
economic benefits that are attributable to the assets will flow to the
enterprise and the cost can be measured reliably.
IAS 10 (revised), Events after the Balance Sheet Date
In May 1999, the IASC issued IAS 10 (revised), Events after the Balance Sheet
Date, which has been adopted for the Group's financial statements as of 1
January 2000. IAS 10 (revised) establishes requirements for the recognition and
disclosure of events after the balance sheet date. The adoption of IAS 10
(revised) had no impact on any comparative financial information.
Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital -- Reacquired Own Equity Instruments
(Treasury Shares)
In May 1999, the IASC issued Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital -- Reacquired
Own Equity Instruments (Treasury Shares), which the Group adopted as of 1
January 2000. The interpretation provides guidance for the recognition,
presentation and disclosure of treasury shares. SIC 16 applies to own shares and
derivatives on own shares held for trading and non-trading purposes. SIC 16
requires own shares and derivatives on own shares to be presented as treasury
shares and deducted from shareholders' equity. Gains and losses relating to the
sale of own shares and derivatives on own shares are recognized as a change in
shareholders' equity.
As a result of the adoption of Interpretation SIC 16, prior periods presented
have been retroactively restated. Net trading income and income tax expense were
reduced by CHF 138 million and CHF 35 million, respectively, for the six-month
period ended 30 June 1999. Shareholders' equity and total assets were reduced by
CHF 4,277 million for 31 December 1999. Of the CHF 4,227 million
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
reduction to total assets, CHF 4,561 million was a reduction in trading
portfolio assets and the remaining CHF 334 million was a reduction to negative
replacement values. In addition, the opening balance in shareholders' equity was
adjusted as of 1 January 1998.
Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts
In order to improve comparability with its main competitors, the Group has
offset positive and negative replacement values and reverse repurchase
agreements and repurchase agreements with the same counter-party for
transactions covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements. This
change became effective as of 1 January 2000 and all prior periods presented
have been restated. Positive and negative replacement values have been reduced
by CHF 66,136 million as of 31 December 1999. Reverse repurchase and repurchase
agreements have been reduced by CHF 12,322 million as of 31 December 1999.
Interest and Dividend Income and Expenses on Trading Assets and Liabilities
In prior periods, interest and dividend income and expense on trading assets and
liabilities were included in net trading income. In order to improve
comparability with its main competitors, the Group has included interest and
dividend income on trading assets and interest expense on trading liabilities in
interest income and interest expense, respectively, and has discontinued the
allocation of funding costs to net trading income. This change in presentation
became effective as of 1 January 2000. The comparative financial information for
1999 has been restated to comply with this change.
Interest income and interest expense was increased by CHF 8,144 million and CHF
8,756 million, respectively, for the six-month period ended 30 June 1999. In
addition, net trading income was increased by CHF 612 million for the six-month
period ended 30 June 1999.
Tax Expense
In prior periods, capital taxes were included in tax expense. The Group has
reclassified capital taxes from tax expense to general and administrative
expenses for the six-month period ended 30 June 1999.
NOTE 2 REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP
The business group results have been presented on a management reporting basis.
Consequently, internal charges and transfer pricing adjustments have been
reflected in the performance of each business. The basis of the reporting
reflects the management of the business within the Group. Total revenue includes
income, which is directly attributable to a business group whether from sales to
external customers or from transactions with other segments. Revenue sharing
agreements are used to allocate external customer revenues to a business group
on a reasonable basis. Transactions between business groups are conducted at
arms length.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2000
UBS
UBS ASSET UBS CORPORATE UBS
SWITZERLAND MANAGEMENT WARBURG CENTER GROUP
CHF MILLION ----------- ---------- ------- --------- ------
Revenues............................. 7,274 972 10,195 33 18,474
Credit loss recovery(1).............. (423) 0 (115) 621 83
----- --- ------ ---- ------
Total operating income............... 6,851 972 10,080 654 18,557
----- --- ------ ---- ------
Personnel expenses................... 2,416 421 5,749 290 8,876
General and administrative
expenses........................... 1,163 196 1,437 378 3,174
Depreciation......................... 230 22 285 135 672
Amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets.................. 44 131 77 23 275
----- --- ------ ---- ------
Total operating expenses............. 3,853 770 7,548 826 12,997
----- --- ------ ---- ------
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX....... 2,998 202 2,532 (172) 5,560
Tax expense.......................... 1,257
----- --- ------ ---- ------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS.......................... 4,303
Minority interests................... (35)
----- --- ------ ---- ------
NET PROFIT........................... 4,268
===== === ====== ==== ======
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(1) In order to show the relevant business group performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit recovery are reported for
all business groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted
expected loss figures to the net credit loss expenses for financial
reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit recovery/(expense) for financial reporting
purposes of CHF 83 million for the six month period ended 30 June 2000 is as
follows: UBS Switzerland CHF 237 million, UBS Warburg CHF (154) million.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 1999(2)
UBS
UBS ASSET UBS CORPORATE UBS
SWITZERLAND MANAGEMENT WARBURG CENTER GROUP
CHF MILLION ----------- ---------- ------- --------- ------
Revenues............................. 6,327 644 7,179 1,587 15,737
Credit loss expense(1)............... (560) 0 (171) 96 (635)
----- --- ----- ----- ------
Total operating income............... 5,767 644 7,008 1,683 15,102
----- --- ----- ----- ------
Personnel expenses................... 2,383 281 4,073 82 6,819
General and administrative
expenses........................... 988 125 1,175 100 2,388
Depreciation......................... 229 9 332 123 693
Amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets.................. 9 57 82 23 171
----- --- ----- ----- ------
Total operating expenses............. 3,609 472 5,662 328 10,071
----- --- ----- ----- ------
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX....... 2,158 172 1,346 1,355 5,031
Tax expense.......................... 1,151
----- --- ----- ----- ------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS.......................... 3,880
Minority interests................... (21)
----- --- ----- ----- ------
NET PROFIT........................... 3,859
===== === ===== ===== ======
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(1) In order to show the relevant business group performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit loss expense are reported
for all business groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted
expected loss figures to the net credit loss expenses for financial
reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit loss expense for financial reporting purposes of
CHF 635 million for the six-month period ended 30 June 1999 is as follows:
UBS Switzerland CHF 617 million, UBS Warburg CHF 14 million, Corporate
Center CHF 4 million.
(2) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect the new Group structure and
retroactive changes in accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS
and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
INCOME STATEMENT
NOTE 3 NET INTEREST INCOME
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.06.00 30.06.99(1)
- ------------------------------ -------- -----------
CHF MILLION
INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks.............. 2,079 2,467
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers.......... 7,153 5,639
Interest from finance leasing............................... 19 23
Interest earned on securities borrowed and reverse
repurchase agreements..................................... 9,019 5,392
Interest and dividend income from financial investments..... 100 66
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio......... 5,576 2,622
Other....................................................... 133 84
------ ------
TOTAL....................................................... 24,079 16,293
====== ======
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks............................ 2,230 1,695
Interest on amounts due to customers........................ 4,453 4,060
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements....... 6,707 4,218
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio........ 2,724 1,078
Interest on medium and long term debt....................... 3,639 2,489
------ ------
TOTAL....................................................... 19,753 13,540
====== ======
NET INTEREST INCOME......................................... 4,326 2,753
====== ======
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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309
UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 4 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99
- ------------------------------ ------- -------
CHF MILLION
CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS......................... 145 215
----- -----
SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES
Underwriting and corporate finance fees..................... 1,069 826
Brokerage fees.............................................. 2,979 1,882
Investment fund fees........................................ 1,360 925
Fiduciary fees.............................................. 175 162
Custodian fees.............................................. 726 788
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees............ 1,913 1,476
Other....................................................... 29 53
----- -----
TOTAL....................................................... 8,251 6,112
----- -----
COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES....................... 391 367
----- -----
TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME............................. 8,787 6,694
----- -----
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Brokerage fees paid......................................... 582 359
Other....................................................... 370 151
----- -----
TOTAL....................................................... 952 510
----- -----
NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME............................... 7,835 6,184
===== =====
NOTE 5 NET TRADING INCOME
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99(1)
- ------------------------------ ------- ----------
CHF MILLION
FOREIGN EXCHANGE(2)......................................... 680 718
Fixed income................................................ 643 1,303
Equities.................................................... 4,346 2,439
------ -----
NET TRADING INCOME.......................................... 5,669 4,460
====== =====
- ---------------
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(2) Includes other trading income such as bank notes, precious metals and
commodities.
NOTE 6 NET GAINS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99
- ------------------------------ ------- -------
CHF MILLION
Net income from disposal of consolidated subsidiaries....... 0 1
Net gains from the disposal of investments in associates.... 23 1,777
-- -----
NET GAINS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES...... 23 1,778
== =====
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 7 OTHER INCOME
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99
- ------------------------------ ------- -------
CHF MILLION
INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL ASSETS (DEBT AND EQUITY)
Net income from disposal of private equity investments...... 411 150
Net income from disposal of other financial assets.......... 84 30
Net losses from revaluation of financial assets............. (218) (20)
---- ---
TOTAL....................................................... 277 160
---- ---
INVESTMENTS IN PROPERTY
Net income from disposal of properties held for resale...... 37 36
Net losses from revaluation of properties held for resale... (66) (9)
Net income from other properties............................ 28 33
---- ---
TOTAL....................................................... (1) 60
---- ---
EQUITY INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES................ 59 102
---- ---
OTHER....................................................... 286 240
---- ---
TOTAL OTHER INCOME.......................................... 621 562
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 8 OPERATING EXPENSES
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99
- ------------------------------ ------- -------
CHF MILLION
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Salaries and bonuses........................................ 7,270 5,372(1)
Contractors................................................. 335 386
Insurance and social contributions.......................... 490 372(1)
Contributions to retirement benefit plans................... 238 242
Employee share plans........................................ 41 109
Other personnel expenses.................................... 502 338
------ ------
TOTAL....................................................... 8,876 6,819
====== ======
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Occupancy................................................... 474 400
Rent and maintenance of machines and equipment.............. 256 123
Telecommunications and postage.............................. 412 371
Administration.............................................. 358 337
Marketing and public relations.............................. 209 107
Travel and entertainment.................................... 292 247
Professional fees........................................... 278 297
IT and other outsourcing.................................... 564 399
Other....................................................... 331 107
------ ------
TOTAL....................................................... 3,174 2,388
====== ======
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Property, equipment and software............................ 672 693
Goodwill and other intangible assets........................ 275 171
------ ------
TOTAL....................................................... 947 864
====== ======
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES.................................... 12,997 10,071
====== ======
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(1) Bonus related social contribution costs of CHF 125 million for the six
months ended 30 June 1999 have been reclassified from Salaries and bonuses
to Insurance and social contributions.
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312
UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 9 EARNINGS PER SHARE
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00 30.6.99(1)
------------------------------ ----------- -----------
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million)..................... 4,268 3,859
Net profit for the period before goodwill amortization (CHF
million)(2)............................................... 4,543 4,030
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Registered ordinary shares.................................. 431,147,206 430,232,988
Treasury shares............................................. (39,936,372) (18,746,327)(3)
----------- -----------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE........ 391,210,834 411,486,661
=========== ===========
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF).............................. 10.91 9.38
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION
(CHF)(2).................................................. 11.61 9.79
=========== ===========
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million)..................... 4,268 3,859
Net profit for the period before goodwill amortization (CHF
million)(2)............................................... 4,543 4,030
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share........ 391,210,834 411,486,661
Potential dilutive ordinary shares resulting from
outstanding options, warrants and convertible debt
securities................................................ 4,201,494 3,673,968(4)
=========== ===========
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE...... 395,412,328 415,160,629
=========== ===========
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF)............................ 10.79 9.30
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION
(CHF)(2).................................................. 11.49 9.71
=========== ===========
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable IAS and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
(2) The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
(3) Treasury shares have increased by 6,679,451 for the six-month period ended
30 June 1999, due to a change in accounting policy (see Note 1: Basis of
Accounting).
(4) Share amount has been adjusted by 1,247,968, representing other potential
dilutive instruments for the six-month period ended 30 June 1999, due to a
change in accounting policy (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
The 1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one stock split, approved at
the shareholder meeting of 18 April 2000.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 10 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND UNITED
STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in
accordance with IAS. The principles of IAS differ in certain respects from U.S.
GAAP. A summary of the significant accounting valuation and presentation
differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP can be found at Notes 42.1 and 42.4 of the
31 December 1999 financial statements. The following is provided to supplement
those discussions for the six month period ended 30 June 2000.
10.1 Valuation, income recognition and presentation differences between
International Accounting Standards and United States Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles
10.1.1 Goodwill
For the six month period ended 30 June 2000, goodwill was reduced by CHF 178
million due to the recognition of deferred tax assets of Swiss Bank Corporation
which had previously been subject to valuation reserves.
10.1.2 Restructuring provision
For the six-month period ended 30 June 2000, a CHF 130 million additional
restructuring expense was recognized for U.S. GAAP. The usage of the U.S. GAAP
restructuring provision was as follows:
JAN-JUNE JAN-JUNE
BALANCE 2000 2000 BALANCE
1.1.00 USAGE REVISION 30.6.00
CHF MILLION -------- -------- -------- ---------
PERSONNEL................................................. 681 57 70 694
PREMISES.................................................. 240 98 45 187
IT........................................................ 27 3 0 24
OTHER..................................................... 129 6 15 138
---- ----- ----- -----
TOTAL............................................ 1,077 164 130 1,043
---- ----- ----- -----
10.1.3 Software capitalization
Under IAS, effective 1 January 2000, certain costs associated with the
acquisition or development of internal use software are required to be
capitalized. Once the software is ready for its intended use, the costs
capitalized are amortized to the Income statement over estimated lives. Under
U.S. GAAP, the same principle applies, however this standard was effective 1
January 1999. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the costs associated
with the acquisition or development of internal use software that met the U.S.
GAAP software capitalization criteria in 1999 have been reversed from Operating
expenses and amortized over a life of 2 years. From 1 January 2000, the only
remaining reconciliation item is the amortization of software capitalized in
1999 for U.S. GAAP purposes.
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314
UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
10.2 Reconciliation of IAS Shareholders' equity and Net profit to U.S. GAAP
30.06.00
-----------------------------
NET PROFIT
SIX-MONTH
SHAREHOLDERS' PERIOD
EQUITY ENDED
------------- ------------
CHF MILLION
AMOUNTS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IAS................... 31,876 4,268
------ ------
ADJUSTMENTS IN RESPECT OF:
A. SBC PURCHASE ACCOUNTING:
GOODWILL.................................................. 18,728 (860)
OTHER PURCHASE ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS..................... (833) 25
C. RESTRUCTURING PROVISION.................................. 193 (157)
D. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS HELD OR ISSUED FOR NON-TRADING
PURPOSES.................................................. (763) (1,270)
F. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS.................................... 190 25
G. PENSION LIABILITIES AND PENSION COSTS.................... 1,886 47
H. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS.................................. (20) 4
I. EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS............................... (187) (44)
J. SOFTWARE CAPITALIZATION.................................. 309 (80)
TAX ADJUSTMENTS........................................... (433) 71
------ ------
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS................................. 19,070 (2,239)
------ ------
AMOUNTS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GAAP:............ 50,946 2,029
====== ======
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME.................................. 34
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME........................................ 2,063
======
Note: References above refer to the discussions in Note 42.1 of the restated 31
December 1999 financial statements.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
10.3 Earnings per share
Under IAS and U.S. GAAP, basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by
dividing income available to common shareholders' by the weighted-average number
of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the determinants of basic EPS
and, in addition, gives effect to dilutive potential common shares that were
outstanding during the period.
The computation of basic and diluted EPS for the six-month period ended 30 June
2000 is presented in the following table:
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00
- ------------------------------ ------------
Net profit available for ordinary shares (CHF million):
IAS....................................................... 4,268
U.S. GAAP................................................. 2,029
Weighted average shares outstanding:........................ 391,210,834
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding:................ 395,412,328
Basic earnings per share (CHF):
IAS....................................................... 10.91
U.S. GAAP................................................. 5.19
Diluted earnings per share (CHF):
IAS....................................................... 10.79
U.S. GAAP................................................. 5.13
10.4 Consolidated Income Statement
The following is a Consolidated Income Statement of the Group, for the six month
period ended 30 June 2000, restated to reflect the impact of valuation and
income recognition differences and presentation differences between IAS and U.S.
GAAP.
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00
------------------------------ -------------------
CHF MILLION U.S. GAAP IAS
----------- --------- ------
OPERATING INCOME
Interest income............................................. a 23,988 24,079
Less: interest expense...................................... a 19,738 19,753
------ ------
Net interest income......................................... 4 250 4,326
Credit loss recovery........................................ 83 83
------ ------
Total....................................................... 4,333 4,409
Net fee and commission income............................... 7,835 7,835
Net trading income.......................................... d 4,399 5,669
Other income, including income from associates.............. f 669 644
------ ------
Total....................................................... 17,236 18,557
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30.6.00
------------------------------ -------------------
CHF MILLION U.S. GAAP IAS
----------- --------- ------
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel................................................... g,h,i 8,869 8,876
General and administrative.................................. c 3,201 3,174
Depreciation and amortization............................... a,j 1,786 947
Restructuring costs......................................... c 130 0
------ ------
Total....................................................... 13,986 12,997
------ ------
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS.......... 3,250 5,560
------ ------
Tax expense................................................. 1,186 1,257
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS........................ 2,064 4,303
------ ------
Less: Minority interests.................................... 35 35
------ ------
NET PROFIT.................................................. 2,029 4,268
====== ======
Other comprehensive income.................................. 34
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME........................................ 2,063
======
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Note: References above refer to the discussions in Note 42.1 and Note 42.4 of
the restated 31 December 1999 financial statements. These references
indicate which IAS to U.S. GAAP adjustments affect an individual
financial statement caption.
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UBS GROUP
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
10.5 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
The following is a Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Group, as of 30
June 2000, restated to reflect the impact of valuation and income recognition
principles and presentation differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
30.06.00
------------------
U.S.
GAAP IAS
CHF MILLION ------- -------
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks..................... 3,457 3,457
Money market paper....................................... 61,504 61,504
Due from banks........................................... 3,a 44,627 25,761
Cash collateral on securities borrowed................... 146,199 146,199
Reverse repurchase agreements............................ 164,866 164,866
Trading portfolio........................................ 2,3 205,342 215,649
Positive replacement values.............................. 2 57,378 57,758
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses................ 3,a 241,802 233,015
Financial investments.................................... f,4 3,624 9,504
Accrued income and prepaid expenses...................... 5,817 5,817
Investments in associates................................ 818 818
Property and equipment................................... a,j 9,094 8,216
Intangible assets and goodwill........................... a 20,510 3,545
Private equity investments............................... 4 3,881 0
Other assets............................................. d,g,h,i,2,3,4 21,342 10,198
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TOTAL ASSETS............................................. 990,261 946,307
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued................................ 85,409 85,409
Due to banks............................................. 3 93,276 75,172
Cash collateral on securities lent....................... 15,334 15,334
Repurchase agreements.................................... 3 214,862 230,565
Trading portfolio liabilities............................ 60,279 60,279
Negative replacement values.............................. 2 77,548 77,926
Due to customers......................................... 3,a 298,434 279,915
Accrued expenses and deferred income..................... 14,492 14,492
Long-term debt........................................... a 53,120 52,990
Other liabilities........................................ a,c,d,f,i,2,6 26,162 21,950
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TOTAL LIABILITIES........................................ 938,916 914,032
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MINORITY INTERESTS....................................... 399 399
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY............................... 50,946 31,876
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY................................................. 990,261 946,307
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Note: References above refer to the discussions in Note 42.1 and Note 42.4 of
the restated 31 December 1999 financial statements. These references
indicate which IAS to U.S. GAAP adjustments affect an individual financial
statement caption.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 11 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER U.S. GAAP
In addition to the differences in valuation and income recognition and
presentation, disclosure differences exist between IAS and U.S. GAAP. The
following are additional U.S. GAAP disclosures that relate to the basic
financial statements.
11.1 IAS Restructuring Provision Usage
SIX-MONTH
PERIOD
ENDED
CHF MILLION PERSONNEL IT PREMISES OTHER 30.6.00
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UBS Switzerland................................. 53 19 1 20 93
Private and Corporate Clients................. 53 14 1 20 88
Private Banking............................... 0 5 0 0 5
UBS Asset Management............................ 1 0 0 0 1
UBS Warburg..................................... 0 0 0 0 0
Corporate Center................................ 3 0 91 3 97
-- --- -- -- -------
GROUP TOTAL..................................... 57 19 92 23 191
-- --- -- -- -------
30.6.00
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Restructuring provision as of 31.12.1997........ 7,000
Additional provision in 1999.................... 300
Used in 1998.................................... (4,027)
Used in 1999.................................... (1,844)
Used in 2000.................................... (191)
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Total used through 30.06.2000................... 6,062
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RESTRUCTURING PROVISION REMAINING............... 1,238
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11.2 Segment Reporting
UBS is organized into three business groups: UBS Switzerland, UBS Warburg and
UBS Asset Management, and our Corporate Center.
UBS Switzerland encompasses Private Banking and Private and Corporate Clients.
Private Banking offers a broad portfolio of financial products and services to
offshore and Swiss high net worth clients who bank in Switzerland or other
offshore centers, and to the financial intermediaries advising them. The
business unit's products and services are aimed at encompassing the complete
life cycle of the client, including succession planning and the generational
change. Private Banking provides a number of asset-based, transaction-based and
other services. Asset-based services include custodial services, deposit
accounts, loans and fiduciary services while transaction-based services include
trading and brokerage and investment fund services. The division also provides
financial planning and consulting and offers financial planning instruments to
clients. These services include establishing proprietary trusts and foundations,
the execution of wills, corporate and tax structuring and tax efficient
investments.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Private and Corporate Clients is the leading retail bank in Switzerland and
targets individual clients with assets of up to approximately CHF 1 million and
business and corporate clients in Switzerland. Private and Corporate Clients
provides a broad range of products and services to these clients, including
retail banking, investment services and lending.
UBS Warburg is made up of four business units; Corporate and Institutional
Clients, UBS Capital, Private Clients and e-services.
Corporate and Institutional Clients is one of the leading global investment
banks and is headquartered in London. It provides wholesale financial and
investment products and services globally to a diversified client base, which
includes institutional investors (including institutional asset managers and
broker-dealers), corporations, sovereign governments and supranational
organizations. Corporate and Institutional Clients also manages cash and
collateral trading on behalf of the Group and executes the vast majority of the
Group's retail securities, derivatives and foreign currency exchange
transactions.
UBS Capital is the Group's global private equity business. UBS Capital invests
in unlisted companies, managing these investments over a medium-term time
horizon to increase their value and "exiting" the investment in a manner that
will maximize the capital gain. The business unit seeks to make both majority
and minority equity investments in established and emerging unlisted companies,
either with the Group's own capital or through sponsored investment funds. UBS
Capital endeavors to create investment value by working together with management
to develop the businesses it invests in over the medium term in order to
optimize their performance.
Private Clients provides onshore private banking services for high net worth
individuals in key markets world-wide, providing a similar range of services to
Private Banking, but specializing in combining traditional private banking
services with investment banking innovation. For example, Private Clients offers
innovative products allowing clients to release value from own-company
shareholdings or options.
e-services is a new business, currently working towards a client launch in
Germany in the Autumn of 2000. e-services will provide personalized investment
and advisory services at competitive fees for affluent clients in Europe,
delivered via a multi-channel structure which integrates internet, call centers
and investment centers. e-services will deliver a distinctive set of services,
including advanced financial planning and asset allocation, and investment
products such as UBS and third-party funds, securities and pension products.
UBS Asset Management is made up of two business units: Institutional Asset
Management and Investment Funds/GAM.
Institutional Asset Management is responsible for the Group's institutional
asset management business, and for the investment management of the Groups
mutual funds. Its diverse institutional client base located throughout the world
consists of corporate and public pension plans, endowments and private
foundations, insurance companies, central banks and supranationals,
quasi-institutions, and financial advisers.
Investment Funds/GAM is the mutual funds business of UBS. Investment Funds is
one of the leading mutual funds providers in Europe and the seventh largest in
the world. GAM is a diversified asset management group with assets composed
primarily of private client accounts, institutional and mutual funds. Global
Asset Management operates under its established brand name within UBS Asset
Management and employs its own distinctive investment style. UBS Asset
Management will
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
increasingly leverage Global Asset Management's range of mutual funds and its
multi-manager selection process, in which it selects the top 90 out of about
6,000 third-party fund providers, to enhance the range of its investment styles
and products.
The Corporate Center encompasses Group level functions which cannot be devolved
to the operating divisions. Additionally, the Corporate Center plays an active
role with regard to funding, capital and balance sheet management and management
of foreign currency earnings.
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CONSOLIDATED YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
REVENUES
Commissions......................................... $1,948,959 $1,641,283 $1,496,791
Principal transactions.............................. 1,110,080 868,807 1,055,648
Asset management.................................... 911,099 713,570 542,755
Investment banking.................................. 558,224 530,972 460,001
Interest............................................ 3,123,440 3,352,708 2,963,124
Other............................................... 170,951 142,242 138,633
---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenues.................................... 7,822,753 7,249,582 6,656,952
Interest expense.................................... 2,532,578 2,844,468 2,544,550
---------- ---------- ----------
Net revenues...................................... 5,290,175 4,405,114 4,112,402
---------- ---------- ----------
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits........................... 3,049,568 2,601,364 2,420,296
Office and equipment................................ 352,712 301,845 275,532
Communications...................................... 168,071 154,272 153,285
Business development................................ 122,678 103,287 82,099
Brokerage, clearing and exchange fees............... 95,211 97,430 86,808
Professional services............................... 136,758 123,265 129,066
Other............................................... 330,375 308,644 292,209
---------- ---------- ----------
Total non-interest expenses....................... 4,255,373 3,690,107 3,439,295
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before taxes and minority interest........... 1,034,802 715,007 673,107
Provision for income taxes.......................... 373,959 249,208 228,626
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before minority interest..................... 660,843 465,799 444,481
Minority interest................................... 32,244 32,244 29,032
Net income.......................................... $ 628,599 $ 433,555 $ 415,449
---------- ---------- ----------
Dividends and amortization of discount on preferred
stock............................................. 22,802 23,647 29,513
Unamortized discount charged to equity on redemption
of preferred stock................................ 59,883 -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income applicable to common shares.............. $ 545,914 $ 409,908 $ 385,936
========== ========== ==========
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (1)
Basic............................................... $ 3.77 $ 2.91 $ 2.84
Diluted............................................. $ 3.56 $ 2.72 $ 2.56
---------- ---------- ----------
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(1) The 1999 amounts reflect the effect of the unamortized discount of $59,883
charged to stockholders' equity resulting from the redemption of preferred
stock on December 16, 1999.
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
------------ ----------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 176,401 $ 228,359
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for federal
and other regulations..................................... 823,059 631,272
Financial instruments owned................................. 21,144,830 20,021,351
Securities received as collateral........................... 1,079,976 1,189,331
Securities purchased under agreements to resell............. 15,923,948 14,217,062
Securities borrowed......................................... 10,526,638 8,717,476
Receivables:
Clients, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $30,039
and $20,496 in 1999 and 1998, respectively............. 8,918,069 6,667,055
Brokers and dealers....................................... 701,497 634,825
Dividends and interest.................................... 376,380 306,998
Fees and other............................................ 291,991 267,741
Office equipment and leasehold improvements, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization of $527,718 and
$431,460 in 1999 and 1998, respectively................... 579,819 434,895
Other assets................................................ 1,069,768 859,556
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$61,612,376 $54,175,921
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term borrowings....................................... $ 1,884,250 $ 1,417,783
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............... 7,099,208 5,177,099
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase.............. 25,740,196 23,948,872
Securities loaned........................................... 5,661,200 4,969,638
Obligation to return securities received as collateral...... 1,079,976 1,189,331
Payables:
Clients................................................... 7,742,759 6,691,316
Brokers and dealers....................................... 295,262 533,621
Dividends and interest.................................... 410,196 294,431
Other liabilities and accrued expenses.................... 1,779,984 1,642,682
Accrued compensation and benefits........................... 1,384,512 1,032,838
Long-term borrowings........................................ 5,223,826 4,255,802
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58,301,369 51,153,413
Commitments and contingencies
Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred
Securities of Subsidiary Trusts holding solely Company
Guaranteed Related Subordinated Debt...................... 393,750 393,750
Redeemable Preferred Stock.................................. -- 189,815
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $1 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized;
issued 193,145,152 shares and 191,047,151 shares in
1999 and 1998, respectively............................ 193,145 191,047
Additional paid-in capital................................ 1,672,085 1,525,938
Retained earnings......................................... 2,171,080 1,689,386
Treasury stock, at cost; 47,557,064 shares and 45,527,707
shares in 1999 and 1998, respectively.................. (1,113,736) (962,792)
Accumulated other comprehensive income.................... (5,317) (4,636)
----------- -----------
2,917,257 2,438,943
----------- -----------
$61,612,376 $54,175,921
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
6%
CUMULATIVE
CONVERTIBLE ADDITIONAL
REDEEMABLE COMMON PAID-IN
PREFERRED STOCK STOCK CAPITAL
--------------- -------- ----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996......................... $ 100,000 $162,537 $ 792,215
========= ======== ==========
Net income.........................................
Foreign currency translation.......................
Total comprehensive income, year ended December 31,
1997...............................................
Dividends declared:
Common stock, $.41 per share.......................
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $9.00 per share........
Convertible Preferred Stock, $6.00 per share.......
Employee stock transactions.......................... 3,528 14,164
Restricted stock awards.............................. (857) 83,599
Conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock............ (100,000) (69,443)
Conversion of debentures............................. (14,633)
Tax benefit relating to employee compensation
programs........................................... 58,738
Other................................................ (1,811)
Repurchases of common stock:
Kidder-related repurchase.......................... 23,250 542,500
Other..............................................
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BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997......................... -- $188,458 $1,405,329
========= ======== ==========
Net income.........................................
Foreign currency translation.......................
Total comprehensive income, year ended December 31,
1998...............................................
Dividends declared:
Common stock, $.44 per share.......................
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $9.00 per share..........
Employee stock transactions.......................... 2,954 27,999
Restricted stock awards.............................. (368) 31,800
Conversion of debentures............................. (15,757)
Tax benefit relating to employee compensation
programs........................................... 70,425
Other................................................ 3 6,142
Repurchases of common stock..........................
--------- -------- ----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998......................... -- $191,047 $1,525,938
========= ======== ==========
Net income.........................................
Foreign currency translation.......................
Total comprehensive income, year ended December 31,
1999...............................................
Dividends declared:
Common stock, $.44 per share.......................
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $9.00 per share........
Employee stock transactions.......................... 2,330 49,937
Restricted stock awards.............................. (235) 50,051
Tax benefit relating to employee compensation
programs........................................... 45,699
Unamortized discount on redemption of preferred
stock..............................................
Other................................................ 3 460
Repurchases of common stock..........................
--------- -------- ----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999......................... -- $193,145 $1,672,085
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) -- (CONTINUED)
ACCUMULATED NUMBER OF
OTHER TOTAL SHARES
RETAINED TREASURY COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS' COMMON TREASURY
EARNINGS STOCK INCOME EQUITY STOCK STOCK
---------- ----------- ------------- ------------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996.......... $1,009,448 $ (331,907) $(1,868) $1,730,425 162,537,267 (23,049,351)
========== =========== ======= ========== =========== ===========
Net income.......................... 415,449 415,449
Foreign currency translation........ (3,622) (3,622)
Total comprehensive income, year ended
December 31, 1997................... 411,827
----------
Dividends declared:
Common stock, $.41 per share........ (54,418) (54,418)
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $9.00
per share......................... (22,500) (22,500)
Convertible Preferred Stock, $6.00
per share......................... (6,000) (6,000)
Employee stock transactions........... 17,692 3,528,030
Restricted stock awards............... 5,061 87,803 (857,214) 271,716
Conversion of Convertible Preferred
Stock............................... 169,443 -- 8,273,600
Conversion of debentures.............. 34,721 20,088 2,224,209
Tax benefit relating to employee
compensation programs............... 58,738
Other................................. (1,013) (400) (3,224) (312,485)
Repurchases of common stock:
Kidder-related repurchase........... (784,750) (219,000) 23,250,000 (32,250,000)
Other............................... (90,468) (90,468) (3,715,477)
---------- ----------- ------- ---------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1997.......... $1,340,966 $ (998,300) $(5,490) $1,930,963 188,458,083 (48,557,788)
========== =========== ======= ========== =========== ===========
Net income.......................... 433,555 433,555
Foreign currency translation........ 854 854
----------
Total comprehensive income, year ended
December 31, 1998................... 434,409
Dividends declared:
Common stock, $.44 per share........ (61,488) (61,488)
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $9.00
per share......................... (22,500) (22,500)
Employee stock transactions........... 30,953 2,953,503
Restricted stock awards............... 57,534 88,966 (367,921) 2,725,525
Conversion of debentures.............. 30,061 14,304 1,454,707
Tax benefit relating to employee
compensation programs............... 70,425
Other................................. (1,147) 15,526 20,524 3,486 982,919
Repurchases of common stock........... (67,613) (67,613) (2,133,070)
---------- ----------- ------- ---------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1998.......... $1,689,386 $ (962,792) $(4,636) $2,438,943 191,047,151 (45,527,707)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT SHARE AT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) -- (CONTINUED)
ACCUMULATED NUMBER OF
OTHER TOTAL SHARES
RETAINED TREASURY COMPREHENSIVE STOCKHOLDERS' COMMON TREASURY
EARNINGS STOCK INCOME EQUITY STOCK STOCK
---------- ----------- ------------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Net income.......................... 628,599 628,599
Foreign currency translation........ (681) (681)
----------
Total comprehensive income, year ended
December 31, 1999................... 627,918
Dividends declared:
Common stock, $.44 per share........ (64,220) (64,220)
Redeemable Preferred Stock, $9.00
per share......................... (21,562) (21,562)
Employee stock transactions........... 32,775 85,042 2,329,596 1,484,938
Restricted stock awards............... 86,546 136,362 (235,081) 3,733,981
Tax benefit relating to employee
compensation programs............... 45,699
Unamortized discount on redemption of
preferred stock..................... (59,883) (59,883)
Other................................. (1,240) 346 (431) 3,486 15,751
Repurchases of common stock........... (270,611) (270,611) (7,264,027)
---------- ----------- ------- ---------- ----------- -----------
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999.......... $2,171,080 $(1,113,736) $(5,317) $2,917,257 193,145,152 (47,557,064)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------ ----------- ----------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income................................................. $ 628,599 $ 433,555 $ 415,449
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used for
operating activities:
Noncash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization............................ 99,723 74,296 68,700
Deferred income taxes.................................... (74,097) (43,118) (119,934)
Amortization of deferred charges......................... 59,138 84,932 105,911
Stock-based compensation................................. 136,362 88,966 87,803
(Increase) decrease in operating receivables:
Clients.................................................. (2,260,557) (999,221) (1,343,942)
Brokers and dealers...................................... (66,672) (139,970) (221,118)
Dividends and interest................................... (69,382) 30,411 13,387
Fees and other........................................... (24,250) 135,834 (267,030)
Increase (decrease) in operating payables:
Clients.................................................. 1,051,443 1,638,800 169,172
Brokers and dealers...................................... (238,359) 265,571 62,613
Dividends and interest................................... 115,765 (48,960) 58,050
Other.................................................... 523,330 408,672 393,127
(Increase) decrease in:
Cash and securities on deposit........................... (191,787) (62,134) (69,377)
Financial instruments owned.............................. (1,091,755) (3,041,221) 456,731
Securities purchased under agreements to resell.......... (1,706,886) 7,345,677 (815,908)
Securities borrowed...................................... (1,809,162) 855,711 (2,192,813)
Other assets............................................. (196,808) 16,726 (165,625)
Increase (decrease) in:
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............ 1,922,109 (1,925,045) 480,253
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase........... 1,791,324 (5,680,030) 831,626
Securities loaned........................................ 691,562 235,677 1,274,101
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash used for operating activities....................... (710,360) (324,871) (778,824)
=========== =========== ===========
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for:
Office equipment and leasehold improvements.............. (252,186) (181,417) (90,947)
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash used for investing activities....................... (252,186) (181,417) (90,947)
=========== =========== ===========
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from (payments on):
Short-term borrowings.................................... 466,467 (248,433) 328,570
Proceeds from:
Long-term borrowings..................................... 1,414,997 1,148,860 822,011
Employee stock transactions.............................. 85,042 45,257 72,820
Issuances of Preferred Trust Securities.................. -- -- 198,750
Payments for:
Long-term borrowings..................................... (449,525) (293,223) (207,863)
Repurchases of common stock.............................. (270,611) (67,613) (411,668)
Preferred stock transactions............................. (250,000) -- --
Dividends................................................ (85,782) (83,988) (82,918)
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash provided by financing activities.................... 910,588 500,860 719,702
----------- ----------- -----------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents.................... (51,958) (5,428) (150,069)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year............. 228,359 233,787 383,856
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year................... $ 176,401 $ 228,359 $ 233,787
=========== =========== ===========
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization and Basis of Presentation
Paine Webber Group Inc. ("PWG") is a holding company which, together with its
operating subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"), forms one of the largest
full-service securities firms in the industry. The Company is engaged in one
principal line of business, that of serving the investment and capital needs of
individual and institutional clients.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PWG and its wholly
owned subsidiaries, including its principal subsidiary PaineWebber Incorporated
("PWI"). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to
conform to current year presentations. The consolidated financial statements are
prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States which require management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financial Instruments Owned and Sold, Not Yet Purchased
Financial instruments used in the Company's trading activities, including
derivative contracts held or issued for trading purposes, are recorded on a
trade date basis at fair value or amounts approximating fair value. Fair value
is generally based upon quoted market prices. If quoted market prices are not
available, or if liquidating the Company's position is reasonably expected to
impact market prices, fair value is determined based upon other relevant
factors, including dealer price quotations, price activity of similar
instruments and pricing models. Pricing models consider the time value and
volatility factors underlying the financial instruments and other economic
measurements.
Related revenues and expenses are recorded in the accounts on a trade date
basis. Unrealized gains and losses from marking-to-market trading instruments
daily are included in principal transactions revenues. Realized gains and losses
on trading instruments and any related interest amounts are included in
principal transactions revenues and interest revenues and expenses,
respectively.
Equity and debt securities purchased in connection with the Company's principal
investing activities, as well as investments in partnerships and other entities
that invest in financial instruments, in which there are no available market
quotations or may be otherwise restricted, are reported at cost or estimated net
realizable value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in
principal transactions revenues.
Derivative Financial Instruments
A derivative instrument is typically defined as a contractual agreement whose
value is "derived" from an underlying asset, rate or index and includes products
such as forwards, futures, swaps or option contracts and other financial
instruments with similar characteristics. A derivative financial instrument also
includes firm or standby commitments for the purchase of securities. The
derivative definition does not include cash instruments whose values are derived
from changes in the value of some asset or index, such as mortgage-backed
securities and structured notes. Derivative contracts used by the Company
generally represent future commitments to exchange interest payment streams
based on the gross contract or notional amount or to purchase or sell financial
instruments at specified terms and future dates.
In connection with the Company's market risk management and trading activities,
the Company may enter into a derivative contract to manage the risk arising from
other financial instruments or to take a
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
position based upon expected future market conditions. The Company also takes
positions to facilitate client transactions.
A large portion of the Company's derivative financial instruments are "to be
announced" mortgage securities requiring forward settlement. As a principal in
the mortgage-backed securities business, the Company has outstanding forward
purchase and sale agreements committing the Company to receive or deliver
mortgage-backed securities. These forward contracts are generally short-term
with maturity or settlement dates ranging from 30 to 90 days.
Derivative instruments held or issued for trading purposes are marked-to-market
daily with the resulting unrealized gains and losses recorded on the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition in financial instruments owned or
financial instruments sold, not yet purchased, and the related profit or loss
reflected in principal transactions revenues on the Consolidated Statement of
Income. The fair value of an exchange-traded derivative, such as futures and
certain option contracts, is determined by quoted market prices while the fair
value of derivatives negotiated in over-the-counter markets are valued based
upon dealer price quotations or pricing models which consider time value and the
volatility of the underlying instruments, as well as other economic factors.
The Company also enters into interest rate swaps to modify the interest rate
characteristics of its outstanding fixed rate debt. These agreements generally
involve the exchange between the Company and its counterparties of amounts based
on a fixed interest rate for amounts based on a variable interest rate over the
life of the agreement without the exchange of the notional amount upon which the
payments are based. The Company accounts for interest rate swap agreements used
for hedging purposes on the accrual method. The difference to be paid or
received on the swap agreements is accrued as an adjustment to interest expense
as incurred. The related receivable from or payable to counterparties is
reflected as an asset or liability, accordingly. The fair values of the swap
agreements are not recognized in the financial statements. Any gains and losses
on early terminations of swap agreements are deferred as an adjustment to the
carrying amount of the debt and amortized as an adjustment to interest expense
over the remaining term of the original contract life of the hedged item. In the
event of the early extinguishment of debt, any unrealized gain or loss from the
related swap would be recognized in income coincident with the extinguishment.
Collateralized Securities Transactions
Securities purchased under agreements to resell ("resale agreements") and
securities sold under agreements to repurchase ("repurchase agreements"),
principally government and agency securities are, for accounting purposes,
treated as financing transactions and are recorded at their contractual amounts,
plus accrued interest. It is Company policy to obtain possession or control of
securities, which have a fair value in excess of the original principal amount
loaned, in order to collateralize resale agreements. The Company is required to
provide securities to counterparties in order to collateralize repurchase
agreements. The Company monitors the fair value of the securities purchased and
sold under these agreements daily versus the related receivable or payable
balances. Should the fair value of the securities purchased decline or the fair
value of the securities sold increase, additional collateral is requested or
excess collateral is returned when deemed appropriate to maintain contractual
margin protection. When specific conditions are met, including the existence of
a legally enforceable master netting agreement, balances related to resale
agreements and repurchase agreements are netted by counterparty on the
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition.
Resale agreements and repurchase agreements for which the resale/repurchase date
corresponds to the maturity date of the underlying securities are accounted for
as purchases and sales, respectively.
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded at the amount of cash
collateral advanced or received in connection with the transaction. Securities
borrowed transactions require the Company to deposit cash or other collateral
with the lender. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives
collateral. The initial collateral advanced or received approximates or is
greater than, the fair value of the securities borrowed or loaned. The Company
monitors the fair value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis
and requests additional collateral or returns excess collateral, as appropriate.
Depreciation and Amortization
The Company depreciates office equipment using the straight-line method over
estimated useful lives of three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the lesser of the estimated useful life of the asset or the
remaining term of the lease.
The excess cost of acquired companies over the fair value of the net assets
acquired is recorded as goodwill and is amortized on a straight-line basis over
periods not exceeding 35 years.
Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return and uses the asset
and liability method in providing for income tax expense. Under this method,
deferred taxes are provided based upon the net tax effects of temporary
differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at
year-end rates of exchange, and revenues and expenses are translated at average
rates of exchange during the year. Gains and losses resulting from translation
adjustments are accumulated as a separate component of comprehensive income
within stockholders' equity. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency
transactions are included in net income.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company grants stock options to certain employees and non-employee directors
with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the stock at the date
of grant. The Company accounts for stock option grants in accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued
to Employees," and, accordingly, recognizes no compensation expense related to
such grants.
Statement of Cash Flows
For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash equivalents are
defined as highly liquid investments not held for resale, with a maturity of
three months or less when purchased. Total interest payments for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $2,416,813, $2,893,428 and $2,486,500,
respectively.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Substantially all of the Company's financial instruments are carried at fair
value or amounts approximating fair value. Assets, including cash and cash
equivalents, cash and securities segregated for regulatory purposes, trading
assets, resale agreements, securities borrowed, and certain receivables, are
carried at fair value or contracted amounts which approximate fair value.
Similarly, liabilities, including short-term borrowings, trading liabilities,
repurchase agreements, securities loaned, obliga-
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
tions to return securities received as collateral and certain payables, are
carried at fair value or contracted amounts approximating fair value. Fair
values of the Company's long-term borrowings and interest rate swaps used to
hedge the Company's long-term borrowings are discussed in Note 4.
Accounting Changes and Developments
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes revised accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. It
requires that an entity measure all derivative instruments at fair value and
recognize such instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated
statements of financial condition. The accounting for changes in the fair value
of a derivative instrument will depend on the intended use of the derivative as
either a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a foreign currency hedge. The
effect of the changes in fair value of the derivatives and, in certain cases,
the hedged items are to be reflected in either the consolidated statements of
income or as a component of other comprehensive income, based upon the resulting
designation. As issued, SFAS No. 133 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-Deferral of the Effective Date of
FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 137 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133
for one year to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company has not
yet determined the impact of this statement on the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements, taken as a whole.
NOTE 2 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OWNED AND SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, financial instruments owned and financial
instruments sold, not yet purchased, consisted of the following:
1999 1998
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OWNED
U.S. government and agencies........................... $ 5,864,331 $ 4,858,189
Mortgages and mortgage-backed.......................... 9,012,415 8,861,944
Corporate debt......................................... 1,875,361 2,466,322
Commercial paper and other short-term debt............. 1,744,036 1,534,913
Equities and other..................................... 2,030,986 1,799,804
State and municipals................................... 617,701 500,179
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$21,144,830 $20,021,351
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED
U.S. government and agencies........................... $ 5,804,259 $ 4,031,254
Mortgages and mortgage-backed.......................... 123,049 79,521
Corporate debt......................................... 785,890 837,099
Equities............................................... 348,485 215,991
State and municipals................................... 37,525 13,234
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$ 7,099,208 $ 5,177,099
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NOTE 3 SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
The Company meets its short-term financing needs principally by obtaining bank
loans on either a secured or unsecured basis; by issuing commercial paper and
medium-term notes; by entering into
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
agreements to repurchase, whereby securities are sold with a commitment to
repurchase at a future date; and through securities lending activity.
Short-term borrowings at December 31, 1999 and 1998 consisted of the following:
1999 1998
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Commercial paper.......................................... $ 763,909 $ 457,973
Bank loans................................................ 708,841 714,810
Medium-Term Notes......................................... 411,500 245,000
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$1,884,250 $1,417,783
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The interest rate on commercial paper fluctuates throughout the year. The
weighted-average interest rates on commercial paper borrowings outstanding at
December 31, 1999 and 1998 were 6.30 percent and 5.74 percent, respectively, and
during 1999 and 1998 were 5.33 percent and 5.67 percent, respectively.
Bank loans generally bear interest at rates based on either the federal funds
rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"). The weighted-average
interest rates on bank loans outstanding at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were 5.53
percent and 5.57 percent, respectively, and during 1999 and 1998 were 5.88
percent and 5.72 percent, respectively.
The Company has a Multiple Currency Medium-Term Note Program under the terms of
which the Company may offer for sale medium-term senior and subordinated notes
(collectively, the "Medium-Term Notes") due from nine months to thirty years
from date of issuance. The Medium-Term Notes may be either fixed or variable
with respect to interest rates. At December 31, 1999, the Company had
outstanding $276,500 and $135,000 of variable rate and fixed rate Medium-Term
Notes, respectively, with maturities of less than one year from the date of
issuance. At December 31, 1998, the Company had $245,000 of variable rate
Medium-Term Notes with maturities of less than one year from the date of
issuance. The weighted-average interest rates on these Medium-Term Notes
outstanding at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were 6.26 percent and 5.46 percent,
respectively, and during 1999 and 1998 were 5.43 percent and 5.78 percent,
respectively.
The Company has a $1,200,000 committed unsecured senior revolving credit
facility with a group of banks which expires in September 2000, with provisions
for renewal through 2001. In addition, certain of the Company's subsidiaries
have entered into a committed secured revolving credit facility which extends
through August 2000. At December 31, 1999, this credit facility provided an
aggregate of up to $1,000,000. Interest on borrowings under the terms of the
revolving credit facilities is computed, at the option of the Company, at a rate
based on LIBOR, a base rate or the federal funds rate. The Company pays a fee on
the commitments. At December 31, 1999, there were no outstanding borrowings
under these credit facilities.
NOTE 4 LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Long-term borrowings at December 31, 1999 and 1998 consisted of the following:
1999 1998
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Fixed Rate Notes due 2000 -- 2014......................... $2,757,851 $1,961,340
Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes due 2002.................... 174,765 174,677
Medium-Term Senior Notes.................................. 2,143,010 1,936,835
Medium-Term Subordinated Notes............................ 148,200 182,950
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$5,223,826 $4,255,802
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
The Company issued $525,000 of 6.38 percent senior notes due 2004 and $275,000
of 7.63 percent senior notes due 2009 on May 18, 1999 and December 1, 1999,
respectively.
Interest rates on the fixed rate notes and the fixed rate subordinated notes
outstanding at December 31, 1999 ranged from 6.38 percent to 9.25 percent. The
weighted-average interest rates on these notes outstanding at December 31, 1999
and 1998 were 7.20 percent and 7.35 percent, respectively. Interest on the notes
is payable semi-annually.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company had outstanding $1,422,210 and
$1,267,135 of fixed rate Medium-Term Notes and $869,000 and $852,650 of variable
rate Medium-Term Notes, respectively. The Medium-Term Notes outstanding at
December 31, 1999 and 1998 had weighted-average interest rates of 6.76 percent
and 6.48 percent, respectively.
At December 31, 1999, the total long-term borrowings of the Company had an
average maturity of 4.96 years. The aggregate amount of principal repayment
requirements on long-term borrowings for each of the five years subsequent to
December 31, 1999, and the total amount due thereafter, was as follows:
2000........................................................ $ 875,373
2001........................................................ 357,500
2002........................................................ 602,465
2003........................................................ 706,837
2004........................................................ 850,434
Thereafter.................................................. 1,831,217
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$5,223,826
The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements which effectively
convert substantially all of its fixed rate debt into floating rate debt. The
floating interest rates are based on LIBOR and generally adjust semi-annually.
The effective weighted-average interest rates on the long-term borrowings, after
giving effect to the interest rate swap agreements, were 6.94 percent and 6.42
percent at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The interest rate swap
agreements entered into have had the effect of reducing net interest expense on
the Company's long-term borrowings by $22,593, $15,606 and $10,966 for the years
ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The notional amounts and
maturities of the interest rate swap agreements outstanding at December 31, 1999
were as follows:
2000........................................................ $ 747,000
2001........................................................ 284,000
2002........................................................ 279,500
2003........................................................ 645,500
2004........................................................ 690,200
Thereafter.................................................. 1,559,810
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$4,206,010
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the fair values of long-term borrowings were
$5,140,331 and $4,325,014, respectively, as compared to the carrying amounts of
$5,223,826 and $4,255,802, respectively. The estimated fair value of long-term
borrowings was based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar issues
and pricing models. The fair values of the interest rate swaps were $127,097
payable and $113,226 receivable at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
fair value of interest rate swaps used to hedge the Company's long-term
borrowings was based upon the amounts the Company would receive or pay to
terminate the agreements, taking into account current
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
interest rates. The carrying amounts of the interest rate swap agreements
included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at
December 31, 1999 and 1998 were net receivables of $12,075 and $8,827,
respectively. See Notes 1 and 8 for a further discussion of interest rate swap
agreements used for hedging purposes.
NOTE 5 PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred Stock Issued by Paine Webber Group Inc.
The Company is authorized to issue up to 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
in one or more series.
Redeemable Preferred Stock -- In connection with the acquisition of certain net
assets and specific businesses of Kidder, Peabody Group Inc. ("Kidder") in
December 1994, the Company issued 2,500,000 shares of 20-year 9 percent
Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series C (the "Redeemable Preferred
Stock"), with a stated value and liquidation preference of $100.00 per share.
The Redeemable Preferred Stock was recorded at its fair value of $185,000 at the
date of issuance, which was increased periodically by charges to retained
earnings, using the interest method, so that the carrying amount would have
equaled the redemption amount of $250,000 at the mandatory redemption date on
December 15, 2014. The Redeemable Preferred Stock was redeemable at any time, in
whole or in part, on or after December 16, 1999 at the option of the Company at
a price of $100.00 per share, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
At the earliest redemption date of December 16, 1999, the Company redeemed the
Redeemable Preferred Stock which resulted in a charge to stockholders' equity
equal to the difference between the carrying value and par value (unamortized
discount) of $59,883. Dividends on the Redeemable Preferred Stock were
cumulative and payable in quarterly installments. Holders of the Redeemable
Preferred Stock had no voting rights, except in the event of certain dividend
payment defaults.
Preferred Stock Issued by Subsidiary Trusts
Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiary
Trusts holding solely Company Guaranteed Related Subordinated Debt -- In
December 1996, PWG Capital Trust I, a business trust formed under Delaware law
and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $195,000 (7,800,000 shares)
of 8.30 percent Preferred Trust Securities to the public at $25.00 per security
and $6,031 (241,238 securities) of 8.30 percent Common Trust Securities to the
Company at $25.00 per security. In March 1997, PWG Capital Trust II, a business
trust formed under Delaware law and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,
issued $198,750 (7,950,000 securities) of 8.08 percent Preferred Trust
Securities to the public at $25.00 per security and $6,147 (245,877 securities)
of 8.08 percent Common Trust Securities to the Company at $25.00 per security.
The 8.30 percent Preferred Trust Securities and the 8.08 percent Preferred Trust
Securities (collectively, the "Preferred Trust Securities") have a stated
liquidation amount of $25.00 per share.
PWG Capital Trust I and PWG Capital Trust II (collectively, the "Trusts") exist
for the sole purpose of issuing the Preferred Trust Securities and common
securities and investing the proceeds in an equivalent amount of junior
subordinated debentures of the Company. The sole assets of PWG Capital Trust I
at December 31, 1999 were $201,031 of 8.30 percent Junior Subordinated
Debentures due December 1, 2036 issued by the Company. The sole assets of PWG
Capital Trust II at December 31, 1999 were $204,897 of 8.08 percent Junior
Subordinated Debentures due March 1, 2037 issued by the Company. The 8.30
percent Junior Subordinated Debentures and the 8.08 percent Junior Subordinated
Debentures (collectively, the "Junior Subordinated Debentures") held by the
Trusts are redeemable by the Company, in whole or in part, on or after December
1, 2001 and March 1, 2002, respectively. If the Company redeems Junior
Subordinated Debentures, the Trust must redeem Preferred Trust
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
Securities and common securities having an aggregate liquidation amount equal to
the aggregate principal amount of Junior Subordinated Debentures.
The Company guarantees payment to the holders of the Preferred Trust Securities,
on a subordinated basis, to the extent the Company has made principal and
interest payments on the Junior Subordinated Debentures. This guarantee,
together with the Company's obligations under the Junior Subordinated
Debentures, provides a full and unconditional guarantee on a subordinated basis
of amounts due on the Preferred Trust Securities. Dividends on the Preferred
Trust Securities are cumulative, payable monthly in arrears, and are deferrable
at the Company's option for periods not to exceed sixty consecutive months. The
Company generally cannot pay dividends on its preferred and common stocks during
such deferments. Dividends on the Preferred Trust Securities have been
classified as minority interest in the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Income.
NOTE 6 COMMON STOCK
In accordance with the repurchase programs, the Company had available to
repurchase at December 31, 1999 a maximum of 18,681,999 shares of its common
stock. Subsequent to December 31, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors
increased the number of shares of common stock authorized for repurchase by
18,000,000.
NOTE 7 CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
PWI, a registered broker-dealer, is subject to the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") Uniform Net Capital Rule and New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")
Growth and Business Reduction capital requirements. Under the method of
computing capital requirements adopted by PWI, minimum net capital shall not be
less than 2 percent of combined aggregate debit items arising from client
transactions, plus excess margin collected on securities purchased under
agreements to resell, as defined. A reduction of business is required if net
capital is less than 4 percent of such aggregate debit items. Business may not
be expanded if net capital is less than 5 percent of such aggregate debit items.
As of December 31, 1999, PWI's net capital of $892,165 was 7.5 percent of
December 29, 1999 aggregate debit items and its net capital in excess of the
minimum required was $649,034.
Advances, dividend payments and other equity distributions by PWI and other
regulated subsidiaries are restricted by the regulations of the SEC, NYSE, and
international securities and banking agencies, as well as by covenants in
various loan agreements. At December 31, 1999, the equity of PWG's subsidiaries
totaled approximately $2,900,000. Of this amount, approximately $453,000 was not
available for payment of cash dividends and advances to PWG.
Under the terms of certain credit agreements, PWG is subject to dividend payment
restrictions and minimum net worth and net capital requirements. At December 31,
1999, these restrictions did not affect PWG's ability to pay dividends to its
shareholders.
NOTE 8 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK
Held or Issued for Trading Purposes
Set forth below are the gross contract or notional amounts of the Company's
outstanding off-balance-sheet derivative and other financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes. These amounts are not reflected in the Consolidated
Statements of Financial Condition and are indicative only of the volume of
activity at December 31, 1999 and 1998. They do not represent amounts subject to
market risks, and in many cases, limit the Company's overall exposure to market
losses by hedging other on-and off-balance-sheet transactions.
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
NOTIONAL OR CONTRACT AMOUNT AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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PURCHASES SALES PURCHASES SALES
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Mortgage-backed forward contracts
and options written and
purchased...................... $14,417,186 $17,540,786 $30,296,601 $35,558,370
Foreign currency forward
contracts, futures contracts,
and options written and
purchased...................... 1,380,925 1,373,981 2,709,421 2,628,824
Equity securities contracts
including stock index futures,
forwards, and options written
and purchased.................. 144,034 239,682 156,519 332,248
Other fixed income securities
contracts including futures,
forwards, and options written
and purchased.................. 3,557,193 5,538,887 3,890,619 4,336,300
Interest rate swaps and caps..... 1,688,762 419,989 1,292,620 282,546
Set forth below are the fair values of derivative financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes as of December 31, 1999 and 1998. The fair value
amounts are netted by counterparty when specific conditions are met.
FAIR VALUE AT DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
-------- ----------- ------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and options
written and purchased........................ $159,228 $114,838 $85,995 $76,315
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and
purchased.................................... 20,274 20,158 31,622 31,726
Equity securities contracts including stock
index futures, forwards, and options written
and purchased................................ 152,024 48,835 26,806 46,606
Other fixed income securities contracts
including futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased........................ 29,584 20,177 12,183 55,015
Interest rate swaps and caps................... 31,569 11,087 34,749 8,096
Set forth below are the average fair values of derivative financial instruments
held or issued for trading purposes during the years ended December 31, 1999 and
1998. The average fair value is based on the average of the month-end balances
during the year.
AVERAGE FAIR VALUE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
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ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
-------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and
options written and purchased............. $171,113 $163,954 $158,215 $146,522
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and
purchased................................. 22,549 22,377 46,222 45,895
Equity securities contracts including stock
index futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased..................... 63,624 40,321 20,836 42,995
Other fixed income securities contracts
including futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased..................... 11,932 49,800 16,547 41,786
Interest rate swaps and caps................ 18,593 6,754 13,423 40,760
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
The Company also sells securities, at predetermined prices, which have not yet
been purchased. The Company is exposed to market risk since to satisfy the
obligation, the Company must acquire the securities at market prices, which may
exceed the values reflected on the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Condition.
The off-balance-sheet derivative trading transactions are generally short-term.
At December 31, 1999, substantially all of the off-balance-sheet trading-related
derivative and other financial instruments had remaining maturities of less than
one year.
The Company's risk of loss in the event of counterparty default is limited to
the current fair value or replacement cost on contracts in which the Company has
recorded an unrealized gain. These amounts are reflected as assets on the
Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and amounted to
$392,679 and $191,355 at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Options
written do not expose the Company to credit risk since they do not obligate the
counterparty to perform. Transactions in futures contracts are conducted through
regulated exchanges which have margin requirements, and are settled in cash on a
daily basis, thereby minimizing credit risk. See Note 1 for a further discussion
of derivative financial instruments.
The following table summarizes the Company's principal transactions revenues by
business activity for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998. Principal
transactions revenues include realized and unrealized gains and losses on
trading positions and principal investing activities, including hedges. In
assessing the profitability of its trading activities, the Company views net
interest and principal transactions revenues in the aggregate.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998
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Taxable fixed income (includes futures, forwards, options
contracts and other securities)........................... $ 501,819 $451,668
Equities (includes stock index futures, forwards and options
contracts)................................................ 446,168 279,720
Municipals (includes futures and options contracts)......... 162,093 137,419
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$1,110,080 $868,807
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Held or Issued for Purposes other than Trading
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage the interest
rate characteristics of its assets and liabilities. As of December 31, 1999 and
1998, the Company had outstanding interest rate swap agreements with commercial
banks with notional amounts of $4,206,010 and $3,096,985, respectively. These
agreements effectively converted substantially all of the Company's fixed rate
debt at December 31, 1999 into floating rate debt. The Company had no deferred
gains or losses related to terminated swap agreements on the Company's long-term
borrowings at December 31, 1999 and 1998. The Company is subject to market risk
as interest rates fluctuate. The interest rate swaps contain credit risk to the
extent the Company is in a receivable or gain position and the counterparty
defaults. However, the counterparties to the agreements generally are large
financial institutions, and the Company has not experienced defaults in the
past, and management does not anticipate any counterparty defaults in the
foreseeable future. See Notes 1 and 4 for further discussion of interest rate
swap agreements used for hedging purposes.
NOTE 9 RISK MANAGEMENT
Transactions involving derivative and non-derivative financial instruments
involve varying degrees of both market and credit risk. The Company monitors its
exposure to market and credit risk on a daily
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
basis and through a variety of financial, security position and credit exposure
reporting and control procedures.
Market Risk
Market risk is the potential change in value of the financial instrument caused
by unfavorable changes in interest rates, equity prices and foreign currency
exchange rates. The Company has a variety of methods to monitor its market risk
profile. The senior management of each business group is responsible for
reviewing trading positions, exposures, profits and losses, and trading
strategies. The Company also has an independent risk management group which
reviews the Company's risk profile and aids in setting and monitoring risk
management policies of the Company, including monitoring adherence to the
established limits, performing market risk modeling, and reviewing trading
positions and hedging strategies. The Asset/Liability Management Committee,
comprised of senior corporate and business group managers, is responsible for
establishing trading position and exposure limits.
Market risk modeling is based on estimating loss exposure through sensitivity
testing. These results are compared to established limits, and exceptions are
subject to review and approval by senior management. Other market risk control
procedures include monitoring inventory agings, reviewing traders' marks, and
holding regular meetings between the senior management of the business groups
and the risk management group.
Credit Risk in Proprietary Transactions
Counterparties to the Company's proprietary trading, hedging, financing and
arbitrage activities are primarily financial institutions, including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds, and insurance companies. Credit losses
could arise should counterparties fail to perform and the value of any
collateral proves inadequate. The Company manages credit risk by monitoring net
exposure to individual counterparties on a daily basis, monitoring credit limits
and requiring additional collateral where appropriate.
Derivative credit exposures are calculated, aggregated and compared to
established limits by the credit department. Credit reserve requirements are
determined by senior management in conjunction with the Company's continuous
credit monitoring procedures. Historically, reserve requirements arising from
instruments with off-balance-sheet risk have not been material.
Receivables and payables with brokers and dealers, agreements to resell and
repurchase securities, and securities borrowed and loaned are generally
collateralized by cash, government and agency securities, and letters of credit.
The market value of the initial collateral received approximates or is greater
than the contract value. Additional collateral is requested when considered
necessary. The Company may pledge clients' margined securities as collateral in
support of securities loaned and bank loans, as well as to satisfy margin
requirements at clearing organizations. The amounts loaned or pledged are
limited to the extent permitted by applicable margin regulations. Should the
counterparty fail to return the clients' securities, the Company may be required
to replace them at prevailing market prices. At December 31, 1999, the market
value of client securities loaned to other brokers approximated the amounts due
or collateral obtained.
Credit Risk in Client Activities
Client transactions are entered on either a cash or margin basis. In a margin
transaction, the Company extends credit to a client for the purchase of
securities, using the securities purchased and/or other securities in the
client's account as collateral for amounts loaned. Receivables from customers
are substantially collateralized by customer securities. Amounts loaned are
limited by margin regulations of
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory authorities and are subject to
the Company's credit review and daily monitoring procedures. Market declines
could, however, reduce the value of any collateral below the principal amount
loaned, plus accrued interest, before the collateral can be sold.
Client transactions include positions in commodities and financial futures,
trading liabilities, and written options. The risk to the Company's clients in
these transactions can be substantial, principally due to price volatility which
can reduce the clients' ability to meet their obligations. Margin deposit
requirements pertaining to commodity futures and exchange-traded options
transactions are generally lower than those for exchange-traded securities. To
the extent clients are unable to meet their commitments to the Company and
margin deposits are insufficient to cover outstanding liabilities, the Company
may take market action and credit losses could be realized.
Client trades are recorded on a settlement date basis. Should either the client
or broker fail to perform, the Company may be required to complete the
transaction at prevailing market prices. Trades pending at December 31, 1999
were settled without material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of credit risk that arise from financial instruments (whether
on-or off-balance-sheet) exist for groups of counterparties when they have
similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet
obligations to be similarly affected by economic, industry or geographic
factors. As a major securities firm, the Company engages in underwriting and
other financing activities with a broad range of clients, including other
financial institutions, municipalities, governments, financing companies, and
commercial real estate investors and operators. These activities could result in
concentrations of credit risk with a particular counterparty, or group of
counterparties operating in a particular geographic area or engaged in business
in a particular industry. The Company seeks to control its credit risk and the
potential for risk concentration through a variety of reporting and control
procedures described above.
The Company's most significant industry concentration, which arises within its
normal course of business activities, is financial institutions including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds, and insurance companies.
NOTE 10 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
The Company leases office space and equipment under noncancelable operating
lease agreements which expire at various dates through 2015. As of December 31,
1999, the aggregate minimum future rental payments required by operating leases
with initial or remaining lease terms exceeding one year were as follows:
2000.................................................. $ 166,168
2001.................................................. 155,240
2002.................................................. 146,857
2003.................................................. 142,583
2004.................................................. 136,963
Thereafter............................................ 897,467
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$1,645,278
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
Rentals are subject to periodic escalation charges and do not include amounts
payable for insurance, taxes and maintenance. In addition, minimum payments have
not been reduced by future minimum sublease rental income of $7,859.
For the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, rent expense under
operating leases was $183,967, $168,417 and $160,973, respectively.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company was contingently liable under
unsecured letters of credit totaling $139,156 and $159,647, respectively, which
approximated fair value. At December 31, 1999, certain of the Company's
subsidiaries were contingently liable as issuer of approximately $45,000 of
notes payable to managing general partners of various limited partnerships
pursuant to certain partnership agreements. In addition, as part of the 1995
limited partnership settlements, the Company has agreed, under certain
circumstances, to provide to class members additional consideration including
assignment of fees the Company is entitled to receive from certain partnerships.
In the opinion of management, these contingencies will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements, taken as a
whole.
In meeting the financing needs of certain of its clients, the Company may also
issue standby letters of credit which are fully collateralized by customer
margin securities. At December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding $101,400 of
such standby letters of credit. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, securities with a
fair value of $2,536,073 and $2,008,145, respectively, had been loaned or
pledged as collateral for securities borrowed of approximately equal fair value.
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into when-issued
transactions, underwriting and other commitments. Also, at December 31, 1999,
the Company had commitments of $858,122, consisting of secured credit lines to
real estate operators, mortgage and asset-backed originators, and other
commitments to investment partnerships. Settlement of these transactions at
December 31, 1999 would not have had a material impact on the Company's
consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole.
The Company has been named as a defendant in numerous legal actions in the
ordinary course of business. While the outcome of such matters cannot be
predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management of the Company, after
consultation with various counsel handling such matters, these actions will be
resolved with no material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole.
NOTE 11 EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE AWARDS
The Company's various Stock Option and Award Plans (the "Plans") provide for the
granting to officers and other key employees nonqualified stock options,
restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units,
stock purchase rights, performance units and other stock based awards. At
December 31, 1999 and 1998, there were 10,597,664 and 9,502,661 shares,
respectively, available for future stock option, common stock and restricted
stock awards under these plans. The Company had no stock appreciation rights,
performance units or stock purchase rights outstanding at December 31, 1999.
Nonqualified Stock Options
Officers and other key employees are granted nonqualified stock options to
purchase shares of common stock at a price not less than the fair market value
of the stock on the date the option is granted. Options for the Company's common
stock have also been granted to limited partnerships, in
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
which key employees of the Company are limited partners, and to non-employee
directors. Options are exercisable in ratable installments or otherwise,
generally over a period of one to five years from the date of grant. The rights
generally expire within seven to ten years after the date of grant.
Beginning in January 1999, the Company established the Equity Plus Program which
allows eligible employees to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at a
price equal to fair market value on the purchase date and receive stock options
based upon the number of shares purchased under the Program. The maximum number
of shares an employee can purchase is 1,000 per year. The nonqualified stock
options have a price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date the
option is granted. Shares purchased under the Equity Plus Program are restricted
from resale for two years from the time of purchase, and the options that are
granted under the Equity Plus Program have a three year vesting requirement and
expire seven years after the date of grant. The number of common shares
authorized for purchase by eligible employees is 3,000,000 per annum. During
1999, employees of the Company purchased 1,484,983 shares under the Equity Plus
Program and received 3,005,209 options.
The activity during the years ended December 31, 1997, 1998 and 1999 is set
forth below. In January 2000, eligible participants were granted nonqualified
stock options for 1,822,500 shares which are not included in the table below.
NUMBER OF EXERCISE PRICE WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
SHARES PER SHARE EXERCISE PRICE
---------- -------------- ----------------
Options outstanding at December 31, 1996
(6,351,551 exercisable)..................... 26,330,606 $ 4.37 - 17.71 $11.80
Granted....................................... 7,726,325 18.50 - 34.22 27.58
Exercised..................................... (4,964,542) 4.37 - 14.08 10.60
Terminated.................................... (928,594) 4.37 - 22.50 13.89
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Options outstanding at December 31, 1997
(6,062,722 exercisable)..................... 28,163,795 $ 4.43 - 34.22 $16.27
Granted....................................... 5,865,220 30.69 - 42.63 36.19
Exercised..................................... (2,953,503) 4.43 - 34.22 10.48
Terminated.................................... (826,541) 4.93 - 34.22 22.06
---------- -------------- ------
Options outstanding at December 31, 1998
(8,712,066 exercisable) 30,248,971 $ 4.93 - 42.63 $20.54
Granted....................................... 3,594,777 35.78 - 48.03 39.70
Exercised..................................... (2,329,596) 4.93 - 36.78 11.43
Terminated.................................... (861,589) 6.69 - 46.66 27.30
---------- -------------- ------
Options outstanding at December 31, 1999
(13,072,821 exercisable).................... 30,652,563 $ 5.00 - 48.03 $23.29
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
December 31, 1999:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING
------------------------ OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
WEIGHTED- -----------------------
WEIGHTED- AVERAGE WEIGHTED-
RANGE OF NUMBER OF AVERAGE REMAINING NUMBER OF AVERAGE
EXERCISE PRICES SHARES EXERCISE CONTRACTUAL SHARES EXERCISE
PER SHARE OUTSTANDING PRICE LIFE (YEARS) EXERCISABLE PRICE
- --------------- ----------- --------- ------------ ----------- ---------
$ 5.00 - 13.00 7,228,012 $10.76 4.2 7,228,012 $10.76
13.01 - 21.00 9,795,481 15.15 4.7 5,832,343 14.54
21.01 - 29.00 789,750 22.47 4.3 -- --
29.01 - 37.00 7,481,268 34.68 5.2 11,346 34.41
37.01 - 48.03 5,358,052 39.28 6.2 1,120 44.89
$ 5.00 - 48.03 30,652,563 $23.29 5.0 13,072,821 $12.47
The Company accounts for stock option grants in accordance with APB Opinion No.
25. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its stock option
grants. Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required under SFAS No. 123 and has been determined as if the Company had
accounted for all post 1994 stock option grants based on the fair value method.
The pro forma information presented below is not representative of the effect
stock options will have on pro forma net income or earnings per share for future
years.
The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively: dividend yields of 1.1
percent, 1.2 percent and 1.7 percent; expected lives of 4.0 years, 3.8 years,
and 3.8 years; risk-free interest rates of 5.5 percent, 5.0 percent and 6.2
percent; and expected volatility of 38 percent, 35 percent and 33 percent. The
weighted-average fair values of options granted during 1999, 1998 and 1997 were
$13.64, $11.15 and $8.52, respectively.
For purposes of the pro forma information, the fair values of the 1999, 1998 and
1997 stock option grants are amortized over the vesting period. The pro forma
information for the years ended 1999, 1998 and 1997 was as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------ -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME
As reported.................................... $628,599 $433,555 $415,449
Pro forma...................................... $592,684 $406,967 $397,131
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic
As reported.................................... $ 3.77(1) $ 2.91 $ 2.84
Pro forma...................................... $ 3.52(1) $ 2.72 $ 2.70
Diluted
As reported.................................... $ 3.56(1) $ 2.72 $ 2.56
Pro forma...................................... $ 3.33(1) $ 2.55 $ 2.44
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(1) Reflects the effect of the unamortized discount of $59,883 charged to
stockholders' equity resulting from the redemption of preferred stock on
December 16, 1999.
Restricted Stock Awards
Restricted stock awards are granted to key employees, whereby shares of the
Company's common stock are awarded in the name of the employee, who has all
rights of a stockholder, subject to certain
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
sale and transfer restrictions. The awards generally contain restrictions on
sales and transfers ranging from one to three years. The restricted stock awards
are subject to forfeiture if the employee terminates prior to the prescribed
restriction period.
During the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the Company awarded
3,498,900, 2,357,604 and 2,174,502 shares, respectively, of restricted stock,
net of forfeitures. Restricted stock awards are expensed in the service year to
which the grant relates at the value of the stock on grant date. The charge to
compensation expense, net of forfeitures, amounted to $136,362, $88,966 and
$87,803 in the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Other Deferred Compensation Awards
Eligible employees in the Company's Private Client Group participate in the
PaineWebber PartnerPlus Plan (the "PartnerPlus Plan"), a nonqualified deferred
compensation plan. Under the PartnerPlus Plan, the Company makes annual
contributions and the employee may elect to make voluntary pre-tax
contributions, subject to a maximum percent of the Company contribution. The
Company and employee contributions earn tax-deferred interest for ten years.
Company contributions made beginning January 1, 1999 and the interest thereon
generally vest 20 percent per year beginning the sixth year from the date of
contribution, through year ten. Company contributions made prior to January 1,
1999, vest after four years, and the related interest vests after ten years from
the date of contribution. Voluntary contributions vest immediately and the
interest thereon vests on the same terms as interest on Company contributions.
The Company expenses these costs over the service period.
NOTE 12 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 132 "Employers' Disclosure about Pension
and Other Postretirement Benefits" which revised and standardized disclosure
requirements. Prior year disclosures have been restated to comply with SFAS No.
132.
The Company has a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan (the "Plan"),
which provides benefits to eligible employees. As of December 31, 1998, the
Company amended its Plan to freeze future accruals except as related to
employees meeting certain age and years of service eligibility requirements.
Pension expense for the years ended 1999, 1998 and 1997 for the Plan included
the following components:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------ -------- -------- -------
Service cost....................................... $ 15,900 $ 23,729 $19,373
Interest cost...................................... 27,860 27,016 23,576
Expected return on Plan assets..................... (35,394) (37,085) (28,991)
Amortization of transition asset................... (840) (840) (840)
Amortization of prior service cost................. -- 1,742 2,037
Recognized actuarial loss.......................... 2,748 6,289 5,783
-------- -------- -------
Net periodic pension cost.......................... $ 10,274 $ 20,851 $20,938
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The following table provides a reconciliation of the Plan's benefit obligation
and fair value of Plan assets, as well as a summarization of the Plan's funded
status and prepaid pension asset which is
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
included in other assets on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Financial
Condition at December 31, 1999 and 1998:
1999 1998
-------- --------
Change in Benefit Obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year................... $406,458 $394,583
Service cost........................................... 15,900 23,729
Interest cost.......................................... 27,860 27,016
Actuarial gain......................................... (49,113) (3,731)
Effect of curtailment.................................. -- (18,003)
Benefits paid.......................................... (20,597) (17,136)
-------- --------
Benefit obligation at end of year......................... 380,508 406,458
-------- --------
Change in Plan Assets:
Fair value of Plan assets at beginning of year............ 424,874 399,010
Actual return on assets................................ 25,453 33,000
Employer contribution.................................. -- 10,000
Benefits paid.......................................... (20,597) (17,136)
-------- --------
Fair value of Plan assets at end of year.................. 429,730 424,874
-------- --------
Funded status............................................... 49,222 18,416
Unrecognized transition asset............................... (2,005) (2,845)
Unrecognized net loss....................................... 21,212 63,132
-------- --------
Prepaid pension asset at year-end........................... $ 68,429 $ 78,703
======== ========
The benefit obligation for the Plan was determined using an assumed discount
rate of 8.0 percent for 1999 and 7.0 percent for 1998, and an assumed rate of
compensation increase of 4 percent for 1999 and 5 percent for 1998. The
weighted-average assumed rate of return on Plan assets was 8.5 percent for 1999
and 9.5 percent for 1998 and 1997. The Company's funding policy is to contribute
to the Plan amounts that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes. Plan
assets consist primarily of equity securities and U.S. government and agency
obligations.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
Effective January 1, 1999, the Company established the PaineWebber 401(k) Plus
Plan (the "Plus Plan") which was developed for eligible employees of the Company
to modify the PaineWebber Savings Investment Plan and replace the benefits that
employees would have accrued under the frozen defined benefit pension plan. The
Plus Plan is a defined contribution pension plan that includes two retirement
benefit features: an employee savings investment plan (401(k)) and an annual
retirement contribution that the Company will make to the Plus Plan on the
employee's behalf. Employee contributions vest immediately while Company
contributions are subject to certain vesting provisions.
Under the new Plus Plan, a portion of the employee's 401(k) contributions are
matched by the Company on a graduated scale based on the Company's pre-tax
earnings. The provision for Company contributions for amounts contributed or to
be contributed in cash and/or stock of the Company to the 401(k) and invested in
the PaineWebber Common Stock Fund amounted to approximately $22,900, $14,100 and
$13,000 for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The annual retirement contribution feature provides a Company contribution equal
to a percentage based on the employee's eligible compensation and the employee's
number of years of service with the
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
Company. The provision for the Company's annual retirement contribution to be
contributed in cash for the year ended December 31, 1999 is $24,300.
Other Benefit Plans
The Company also provides certain life insurance and healthcare benefits to
employees. The costs of such benefits for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997 were $72,500, $57,600 and $55,400, respectively.
NOTE 13 INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. For financial reporting
purposes, net deferred tax assets are included in other assets in the
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition. Deferred tax assets are
reflected without reduction for a valuation allowance. Significant components of
the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 1999, 1998
and 1997 were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- --------
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Employee benefits................................ $395,326 $276,367 $229,449
Accelerated income and deferred deductions....... 117,978 92,724 91,263
Acquired tax benefits............................ 730 25,472 46,000
Other............................................ 29,509 20,554 23,627
-------- -------- --------
Total deferred tax assets...................... 543,543 415,117 390,339
-------- -------- --------
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
Tax over book depreciation....................... 8,947 6,792 16,450
Accelerated deductions and deferred income....... 70,076 41,414 36,753
Safe harbor leases............................... 3,198 4,385 5,282
Valuation of trading assets and investments...... 70,412 45,662 57,781
Other............................................ 3,203 3,254 3,581
-------- -------- --------
Total deferred tax liabilities................. 155,836 101,507 119,847
-------- -------- --------
Net deferred tax asset........................... $387,707 $313,610 $270,492
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
The significant components of the provision for income taxes for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------ -------- -------- --------
CURRENT
Federal.......................................... $360,596 $262,733 $235,349
State............................................ 45,970 14,501 56,476
Foreign.......................................... 41,490 15,092 10,735
-------- -------- --------
Total current.................................. 448,056 292,326 302,560
-------- -------- --------
DEFERRED
Federal.......................................... (67,871) (59,732) (56,373)
State............................................ (7,298) 14,562 (17,348)
Foreign.......................................... 1,072 2,052 (213)
-------- -------- --------
Total deferred................................. (74,097) (43,118) (73,934)
-------- -------- --------
$373,959 $249,208 $228,626
======== ======== ========
The reconciliation of income taxes, computed at the statutory federal rate, to
the provision for income taxes recorded for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997, was as follows:
1999 1998 1997
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
- ------------------------ -------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
Tax at statutory federal
rate................... $362,181 35.0 $250,252 35.0 $235,587 35.0
State and local income
taxes, net of federal
tax benefit............ 25,137 2.4 18,891 2.6 25,433 3.8
Foreign rate
differential........... (3,709) (0.4) 902 0.1 (1,926) (0.3)
Nontaxable dividends and
interest............... (6,657) (0.6) (6,264) (0.8) (6,936) (1.0)
Nondeductible expenses... 6,757 0.7 3,261 0.5 3,251 0.5
Minority interest........ (11,285) (1.1) (11,285) (1.6) (10,161) (1.5)
Other, net............... 1,535 0.1 (6,549) (0.9) (16,622) (2.5)
-------- ---- -------- ---- -------- ----
$373,959 36.1 $249,208 34.9 $228,626 34.0
======== ==== ======== ==== ======== ====
Income taxes paid for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were
$379,194, $236,597 and $278,553, respectively.
Undistributed earnings of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are considered to
be permanently reinvested and, accordingly, no provision for U.S. income taxes
is required on such earnings. As of December 31, 1999, such earnings were
estimated to be $293,000. The estimated U.S. income taxes that would be payable
upon the repatriation of such earnings were not material.
NOTE 14 EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per share excludes the dilutive effects of
options and convertible securities and is calculated by dividing income
available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects all potentially
dilutive securities.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
Set forth below is the reconciliation of net income applicable to common shares
and weighted-average common and common equivalent shares of the basic and
diluted earnings per share computations:
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997
- ------------------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NUMERATOR
Net income........................... $ 628,599 $ 433,555 $ 415,449
Preferred stock dividends.......... (22,802) (23,647) (29,513)
Unamortized discount charged to
equity on redemption of
preferred stock................. (59,883) -- --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income applicable to common
shares for basic earnings per
share.............................. 545,914 409,908 385,936
------------ ------------ ------------
Effect of dilutive securities:
Preferred stock dividends.......... -- -- 6,000
Interest savings on convertible
debentures...................... -- 279 1,030
------------ ------------ ------------
-- 279 7,030
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income applicable to common
shares for diluted earnings per
share.............................. $ 545,914 $ 410,187 $ 392,966
------------ ------------ ------------
DENOMINATOR
Weighted-average common shares for
basic earnings per share........... 144,931,042 140,863,761 135,943,063
Weighted-average effect of dilutive
securities:
Employee stock options and
awards.......................... 8,283,402 8,870,423 7,759,013
Convertible debentures............. -- 877,241 1,984,328
6% Convertible Preferred
Stock......................... -- -- 7,661,580(1)
------------ ------------ ------------
Dilutive potential common shares..... 8,283,402 9,747,664 17,404,921
Weighted-average common and common
equivalent shares for diluted
earnings per share................. 153,214,444 150,611,425 153,347,984
------------ ------------ ------------
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic................................ $ 3.77(2) $ 2.91 $ 2.84
Diluted.............................. $ 3.56(2) $ 2.72 $ 2.56
============ ============ ============
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(1) The 6% Convertible Preferred Stock was converted into 8,273,600 common
shares on December 4, 1997.
(2) Reflects the effect of the unamortized discount of $59,883 charged to
stockholders' equity resulting from the redemption of preferred stock on
December 16,1999.
NOTE 15 SEGMENT REPORTING DATA
In 1998, the Company adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information." The Company offers a wide variety of
products and services, primarily those of a full service broker-dealer to a
domestic market, through its two operating segments: Individual and
Institutional. The Individual segment offers brokerage services and products
(such as the purchase and sale of securities, insurance annuity contracts,
mutual funds, wrap fee products, and margin and
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(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
securities lending), asset management and other investment advisory and
portfolio management products and services, and execution and clearing services
for transactions originated by individual investors. The Institutional segment
principally includes capital markets products and services (such as the placing
of securities and other financial instruments for--and the execution of trades
on behalf of--institutional clients, investment banking services such as the
underwriting of debt and equity securities, and mergers and acquisitions
advisory services).
Segment revenues and expenses in the table below consist of those that are
directly attributable, combined with segment amounts based on Company allocation
methodologies (for example, allocating a portion of investment banking revenues
to the Individual segment; relative utilization of the Company's square footage
for certain cost allocations).
1999 1998 1997
----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- -----------
INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL INDIVIDUAL
----------- ------------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ----------- -----------
Total revenues........ $ 4,676,467 $ 3,146,286 $ 7,822,753 $ 3,978,301 $ 3,271,281 $ 7,249,582 $ 3,556,246
Net interest
revenues............. 368,853 222,009 590,862 314,078 194,162 508,240 274,762
Net revenues.......... 4,014,049 1,276,126 5,290,175 3,373,456 1,031,658 4,405,114 3,082,359
Depreciation and
amortization......... 78,868 20,855 99,723 49,639 24,657 74,296 37,637
Income before taxes
and minority
interest............. 641,870 392,932 1,034,802 494,666 220,341 715,007 443,376
Total assets.......... 21,828,324 39,784,052 61,612,376 18,330,427 35,845,494 54,175,921 14,736,069
Expenditures for long-
lived assets......... 145,531 106,655 252,186 89,460 91,957 181,417 45,950
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1997
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INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
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Total revenues........ $ 3,100,706 $ 6,656,952
Net interest
revenues............. 143,812 418,574
Net revenues.......... 1,030,043 4,112,402
Depreciation and
amortization......... 31,063 68,700
Income before taxes
and minority
interest............. 229,731 673,107
Total assets.......... 42,328,964 57,065,033
Expenditures for long-
lived assets......... 44,997 90,947
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The following presents information about the Company's operations by geographic
area:
1999 1998 1997
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UNITED STATES NON-U.S.(1) TOTAL UNITED STATES NON-U.S.(1) TOTAL UNITED STATES
------------- ----------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ----------- -------------
Total revenues.......... $ 7,531,898 $ 290,855 $ 7,822,753 $ 7,001,967 $ 247,615 $ 7,249,582 $ 6,461,976
Net revenues............ 5,022,697 267,478 5,290,175 4,239,413 165,701 4,405,114 3,965,289
Income before taxes and
minority interest...... 907,253 127,549 1,034,802 677,646 37,361 715,007 647,268
Total assets............ 53,921,208 7,691,168 61,612,376 44,691,427 9,484,494 54,175,921 46,610,462
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1997
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NON-U.S.(1) TOTAL
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Total revenues.......... $ 194,976 $ 6,656,952
Net revenues............ 147,113 4,112,402
Income before taxes and
minority interest...... 25,839 673,107
Total assets............ 10,454,571 57,065,033
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REPORT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Paine Webber Group Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial condition
of Paine Webber Group Inc. as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related
consolidated statements of income, changes in stockholders' equity and cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Paine
Webber Group Inc. at December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States.
New York, New York
January 31, 2000
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995(2)
- ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT PER
SHARE AMOUNTS)
OPERATING RESULTS
Total revenues................ $ 7,822,753 $ 7,249,582 $ 6,656,952 $ 5,705,966 $ 5,320,090
Net revenues (including net
interest)................... $ 5,290,175 $ 4,405,114 $ 4,112,402 $ 3,735,212 $ 3,350,279
Income before taxes and minority
interest.................... $ 1,034,802 $ 715,007 $ 673,107 $ 560,033 $ 102,677
Net income.................... $ 628,599 $ 433,555 $ 415,449 $ 364,350 $ 80,750
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
PER COMMON SHARE(1)
Basic earnings................ $ 3.77(3) $ 2.91 $ 2.84 $ 2.55 $ 0.37
Diluted earnings.............. $ 3.56(3) $ 2.72 $ 2.56 $ 2.24 $ 0.35
Dividends declared............ $ 0.44 $ 0.44 $ 0.41 $ 0.32 $ 0.32
Book value.................... $ 20.04 $ 16.76 $ 13.80 $ 12.19 $ 10.41
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
FINANCIAL CONDITION
Total assets.................. $61,612,376 $54,175,921 $57,065,033 $52,513,500 $45,671,294
Long-term borrowings and preferred
securities.................. $ 5,617,576 $ 4,839,367 $ 3,980,379 $ 3,164,349 $ 2,622,797
Stockholders' equity.......... $ 2,917,257 $ 2,438,943 $ 1,930,963 $ 1,730,425 $ 1,552,288
Total capitalization.......... $ 8,534,833 $ 7,278,310 $ 5,911,342 $ 4,894,774 $ 4,175,085
----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
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(1) All per share data reflect a three-for-two common stock split in November
1997.
(2) The 1995 results include after-tax charges of $146 million ($230 million
before income taxes) related to the resolution of the issues arising from
the Company's sale of public proprietary limited partnerships.
(3) Reflects the effect of the unamortized discount of $59.9 million charged to
stockholders' equity resulting from the redemption of preferred stock on
December 16, 1999.
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COMMON STOCK AND QUARTERLY INFORMATION
COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND HISTORY
During 1999, Paine Webber Group Inc. continued its policy of paying quarterly
common stock dividends. Dividends declared during the last twelve quarters were
as follows:
CALENDAR QUARTER 4TH 3RD 2ND 1ST
- ---------------- ---- ---- ---- ----
1999.................................................. $.11 $.11 $.11 $.11
1998.................................................. .11 .11 .11 .11
1997.................................................. .11 .10 .10 .10
On February 3, 2000, Paine Webber Group Inc. declared a 2000 first quarter
dividend of $.12 per share, an increase of 9 percent over the fourth quarter of
1999. However, there is no assurance that dividends will continue to be paid in
the future, since they are dependent upon income, financial condition and other
factors, including the restrictions described in Note 7 in the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK
The common stock of Paine Webber Group Inc. is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange ("NYSE") and the Pacific Stock Exchange. The following table summarizes
the high and low sales prices per share of the common stock as reported on the
Composite Tape for the periods indicated:
HIGH LOW
------ ------
Calendar 1999
4th Quarter............................................... $44.00 $31.75
3rd Quarter............................................... 46.38 34.00
2nd Quarter............................................... 49.75 38.00
1st Quarter............................................... 42.06 32.63
Calendar 1998
4th Quarter............................................... $44.50 $20.38
3rd Quarter............................................... 53.38 29.25
2nd Quarter............................................... 49.44 39.44
1st Quarter............................................... 43.13 28.69
On February 11, 2000 the last reported sale price per share of Paine Webber
Group, Inc. common stock on the NYSE was $37.56. The approximate number of
holders of record of Paine Webber Group Inc. common stock as of the close of
business on February 11, 2000 was 6,077.
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
EARNINGS PER
INCOME BEFORE COMMON
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TOTAL NET TAXES AND NET SHARE
EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS) REVENUES REVENUES MINORITY INTEREST INCOME BASIC/DILUTED
- ------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------------- -------- -------------
Calendar 1999
4th Quarter........... $2,068,273 $1,390,210 $274,131 $166,294 $ .71/.67(1)
3rd Quarter........... 1,860,192 1,237,167 225,985 138,202 .91/.86
2nd Quarter........... 1,970,978 1,347,907 269,667 163,504 1.08/1.02
1st Quarter........... 1,923,310 1,314,891 265,019 160,599 1.06/1.01
Calendar 1998
4th Quarter........... $1,735,041 $1,096,493 $166,214 $100,427 $ .66/.63
3rd Quarter........... 1,809,148 1,031,476 138,599 82,892 .54/.51
2nd Quarter........... 1,900,283 1,162,168 211,999 129,501 .88/.82
1st Quarter........... 1,805,110 1,114,977 198,195 120,735 .82/.77
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(1) Reflects the effect of unamortized discount of $59,883 charged to
stockholders' equity resulting from the redemption of preferred stock on
December 16, 1999.
The sum of the quarterly earnings per share amounts does not equal the annual
amount reported, as per share amounts are computed independently for each
quarter and the full year based on respective weighted-average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding during each period.
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FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
1999 1998 1997 1996
-------------------- -------------------- -------------------- --------------------
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT % AMOUNT %
- ------------------------ ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
REVENUES
COMMISSIONS
Listed securities and
options....................... $ 1,115,508 21.1 $ 992,816 22.5 $ 884,341 21.5 $ 821,499 22.0
Mutual funds and insurance..... 545,125 10.3 438,598 10.0 415,855 10.1 380,982 10.2
Over-the-counter securities and
other......................... 288,326 5.5 209,869 4.8 196,595 4.8 178,994 4.8
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
1,948,959 36.9 1,641,283 37.3 1,496,791 36.4 1,381,475 37.0
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS
Taxable fixed income........... 501,819 9.5 451,668 10.3 514,976 12.5 500,391 13.4
Equities....................... 446,168 8.4 279,720 6.3 408,969 9.9 379,446 10.2
Municipals..................... 162,093 3.1 137,419 3.1 131,703 3.2 143,778 3.8
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
1,110,080 21.0 868,807 19.7 1,055,648 25.6 1,023,615 27.4
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
ASSET MANAGEMENT............... 911,099 17.2 713,570 16.2 542,755 13.2 453,267 12.1
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
INVESTMENT BANKING
Underwriting fees, management
fees and selling concessions:
Corporate securities.......... 248,407 4.7 265,721 6.0 249,777 6.1 226,063 6.1
Municipal obligations......... 89,098 1.7 117,978 2.7 76,964 1.9 53,914 1.4
Private placement and other
fees.......................... 220,719 4.2 147,273 3.3 133,260 3.2 111,187 3.0
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
558,224 10.6 530,972 12.0 460,001 11.2 391,164 10.5
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
OTHER.......................... 170,951 3.2 142,242 3.2 138,633 3.4 146,708 3.9
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
INTEREST....................... 3,123,440 59.0 3,352,708 76.1 2,963,124 72.1 2,309,737 61.9
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
TOTAL REVENUES................. 7,822,753 147.9 7,249,582 164.5 6,656,952 161.9 5,705,966 152.8
============ ===== ============ ===== ============ ===== ============ =====
INTEREST EXPENSE............... 2,532,578 (47.9) 2,844,468 (64.5) 2,544,550 (61.9) 1,970,754 (52.8)
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
NET REVENUES................... $ 5,290,175 100.0 $ 4,405,114 100.0 $ 4,112,402 100.0 $ 3,735,212 100.0
============ ===== ============ ===== ============ ===== ============ =====
1995(1)
--------------------
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, AMOUNT %
- ------------------------ ------------ -----
REVENUES
COMMISSIONS
Listed securities and
options....................... $ 816,517 24.4
Mutual funds and insurance..... 302,654 9.0
Over-the-counter securities and
other......................... 153,595 4.6
------------ -----
1,272,766 38.0
------------ -----
PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS
Taxable fixed income........... 396,787 11.8
Equities....................... 377,650 11.3
Municipals..................... 139,764 4.2
------------ -----
914,201 27.3
------------ -----
ASSET MANAGEMENT............... 399,540 11.9
------------ -----
INVESTMENT BANKING
Underwriting fees, management
fees and selling concessions:
Corporate securities.......... 207,499 6.2
Municipal obligations......... 43,578 1.3
Private placement and other
fees.......................... 75,700 2.2
------------ -----
326,777 9.7
------------ -----
OTHER.......................... 150,056 4.5
------------ -----
INTEREST....................... 2,256,750 67.4
------------ -----
TOTAL REVENUES................. 5,320,090 158.8
============ =====
INTEREST EXPENSE............... 1,969,811 (58.8)
------------ -----
NET REVENUES................... $ 3,350,279 100.0
============ =====
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits...... $ 3,049,568 57.6 $ 2,601,364 59.1 $ 2,420,296 58.9 $ 2,219,129 59.4
Office and equipment........... 352,712 6.7 301,845 6.9 275,532 6.7 267,006 7.1
Communications................. 168,071 3.2 154,272 3.5 153,285 3.7 153,301 4.1
Business development........... 122,678 2.3 103,287 2.3 82,099 2.0 75,981 2.0
Brokerage, clearing and
exchange fees................. 95,211 1.8 97,430 2.2 86,808 2.1 87,839 2.4
Professional services.......... 136,758 2.6 123,265 2.8 129,066 3.1 108,123 2.9
Other.......................... 330,375 6.2 308,644 7.0 292,209 7.1 263,800 7.1
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES.... 4,255,373 80.4 3,690,107 83.8 3,439,295 83.6 3,175,179 85.0
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
Income before taxes and
minority interest............. 1,034,802 19.6 715,007 16.2 673,107 16.4 560,033 15.0
Provision for income taxes..... 373,959 7.1 249,208 5.7 228,626 5.6 194,649 5.2
Income before minority
interest...................... 660,843 12.5 465,799 10.5 444,481 10.8 365,384 9.8
Minority interest.............. 32,244 0.6 32,244 0.7 29,032 0.7 1,034 0.0
------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ ----- ------------ -----
Net income..................... $ 628,599 11.9 $ 433,555 9.8 $ 415,449 10.1 $ 364,350 9.8
============ ===== ============ ===== ============ ===== ============ =====
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE(2)
Basic.......................... $ 3.77(3) $ 2.91 $ 2.84 $ 2.55
Diluted........................ $ 3.56(3) $ 2.72 $ 2.56 $ 2.24
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON
SHARES(2)
Basic.......................... 144,931,042 140,863,761 135,943,063 131,547,207
Diluted........................ 153,214,444 150,611,425 153,347,984 153,829,662
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE
Common stock(2)................ $ .44 $ .44 $ .41 $ .32
Preferred stock:
Redeemable Preferred Stock.... $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00 $ 9.00
Convertible Preferred Stock... $ -- $ -- $ 6.00 $ 6.00
============ ============ ============ ============
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits...... $ 2,004,585 59.8
Office and equipment........... 266,291 7.9
Communications................. 149,047 4.5
Business development........... 90,752 2.7
Brokerage, clearing and
exchange fees................. 93,657 2.8
Professional services.......... 101,911 3.0
Other.......................... 541,359 16.2
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TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSES.... 3,247,602 96.9
------------ -----
Income before taxes and
minority interest............. 102,677 3.1
Provision for income taxes..... 21,927 0.7
Income before minority
interest...................... 80,750 2.4
Minority interest.............. -- 0.0
------------ -----
Net income..................... $ 80,750 2.4
============ =====
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE(2)
Basic.......................... $ 0.37
Diluted........................ $ 0.35
------------
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE COMMON
SHARES(2)
Basic.......................... 138,045,626
Diluted........................ 152,268,070
------------
DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER SHARE
Common stock(2)................ $ .32
Preferred stock:
Redeemable Preferred Stock.... $ 9.00
Convertible Preferred Stock... $ 6.00
============
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(1) The 1995 results include after-tax charges of $146 million ($230 million
before income taxes) related to the resolution of the issues arising from
the Company's sale of public proprietary limited partnerships.
(2) All share and per share data reflect a three-for-two common stock split in
November 1997.
(3) Reflects the effect of the unamortized discount of $59.9 million charged to
stockholders' equity resulting from the redemption of preferred stock on
December 16, 1999.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FIRST QUARTER 2000
MARCH 31, 2000
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
----------------------------
2000 1999
------------ ------------
REVENUES
Commissions................................................. $ 676,172 $ 478,873
Principal transactions...................................... 309,289 314,208
Asset management............................................ 278,288 206,051
Investment banking.......................................... 122,180 125,953
Interest.................................................... 981,547 757,160
Other....................................................... 37,645 41,065
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Total revenues......................................... 2,405,121 1,923,310
Interest expense............................................ 808,016 608,419
------------ ------------
Net revenues........................................... 1,597,105 1,314,891
------------ ------------
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits................................... 949,786 768,714
Office and equipment........................................ 96,592 81,452
Communications.............................................. 44,123 42,203
Business development........................................ 38,901 23,867
Brokerage, clearing & exchange fees......................... 27,303 24,390
Professional services....................................... 49,426 30,452
Other....................................................... 100,755 78,794
------------ ------------
Total non-interest expenses............................ 1,306,886 1,049,872
------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST................... 290,219 265,019
Provision for income taxes................................ 105,809 96,359
------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST............................. 184,410 168,660
Minority interest......................................... 8,061 8,061
------------ ------------
NET INCOME.................................................. $ 176,349 $ 160,599
============ ============
Net income applicable to common shares...................... $ 176,349 $ 154,650
============ ============
Earnings per common share:
Basic..................................................... $ 1.22 $ 1.06
Diluted................................................... $ 1.16 $ 1.01
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic..................................................... 145,019,159 145,598,619
Diluted................................................... 152,336,445 153,728,711
Dividends declared per common share......................... $ 0.12 $ 0.11
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
----------- ------------
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 286,899 $ 176,401
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for federal
and other regulations..................................... 849,756 823,059
Financial instruments owned................................. 22,467,838 21,144,830
Securities received as collateral........................... 809,168 1,079,976
Securities purchased under agreements to resell............. 15,873,737 15,923,948
Securities borrowed......................................... 10,129,834 10,526,638
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$27,413 and $30,039 at March 31, 2000 and December 31,
1999, respectively........................................ 11,363,652 10,287,937
Office equipment and leasehold improvements, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization of $561,375 and
$527,718 at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively.............................................. 628,310 579,819
Other assets................................................ 1,105,729 1,069,768
----------- -----------
$63,514,923 $61,612,376
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term borrowings....................................... $ 1,855,495 $ 1,884,250
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............... 5,732,661 7,099,208
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase.............. 27,762,648 25,740,196
Securities loaned........................................... 7,605,308 5,661,200
Obligation to return securities received as collateral...... 809,168 1,079,976
Payables.................................................... 8,239,030 8,448,217
Other liabilities and accrued expenses...................... 2,961,542 3,164,496
Long-term borrowings........................................ 5,114,910 5,223,826
----------- -----------
60,080,762 58,301,369
----------- -----------
Commitments and contingencies
Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred
Securities of Subsidiary Trusts holding solely Company
Guaranteed Related Subordinated Debt...................... 393,750 393,750
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $1 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized,
issued 194,530,404 shares and 193,145,152 shares at
March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively..... 194,530 193,145
Additional paid-in capital................................ 1,722,842 1,672,085
Retained earnings......................................... 2,329,992 2,171,080
Treasury stock, at cost; 49,393,807 shares and 47,557,064
shares at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively........................................... (1,200,754) (1,113,736)
Accumulated other comprehensive income.................... (6,199) (5,317)
----------- -----------
3,040,411 2,917,257
----------- -----------
$63,514,923 $61,612,376
=========== ===========
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
--------------------------
2000 1999
----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income.................................................. $ 176,349 $ 160,599
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
(used for) operating activities:
Noncash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 30,118 21,435
Deferred income taxes..................................... 31,841 11,198
Amortization of deferred charges.......................... 25,332 18,386
Stock-based compensation.................................. (1,596) 5,790
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Cash and securities on deposit............................ (26,697) 32,778
Financial instruments owned............................... (1,302,698) (2,074,670)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell........... 50,211 (1,071,797)
Securities borrowed....................................... 396,804 (702,443)
Receivables............................................... (1,073,089) (379,327)
Other assets.............................................. (93,806) (156,608)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............. (1,366,547) 1,013,811
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase............ 2,022,452 4,119,870
Securities loaned......................................... 1,944,108 545,931
Payables.................................................. (209,187) (1,576,819)
Other..................................................... (198,042) (211,215)
----------- -----------
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities.......... 405,553 (243,081)
----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for:
Office equipment and leasehold improvements............... (80,211) (45,492)
----------- -----------
Cash used for investing activities........................ (80,211) (45,492)
----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net (payments for) proceeds from short-term borrowings...... (28,755) 195,116
Proceeds from:
Long-term borrowings...................................... 196,022 147,000
Employee stock transactions............................... 54,447 37,576
Payments for:
Long-term borrowings...................................... (307,530) (37,600)
Repurchases of common stock............................... (111,592) (56,404)
Dividends................................................. (17,436) (22,067)
----------- -----------
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities.......... (214,844) 263,621
----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............ 110,498 (24,952)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period............ 176,401 228,359
----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................. $ 286,899 $ 203,407
=========== ===========
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Paine
Webber Group Inc. ("PWG") and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including its
principal subsidiary PaineWebber Incorporated ("PWI") (collectively, the
"Company"). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to
conform to current year presentations. The December 31, 1999 Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition was derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company. The financial information as
of and for the periods ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 is unaudited. All normal
recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a
fair presentation have been made.
Certain financial information that is normally in annual financial statements
but is not required for interim reporting purposes has been condensed or
omitted. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999. The results of
operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations for the entire year.
Statement of Cash Flows
Total interest payments, which relate principally to agreements to repurchase,
short-term borrowings, securities loaned and long-term borrowings, were $865,029
and $577,797 for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Income taxes paid were $86,657 and $63,680 for the three months ended March 31,
2000 and 1999, respectively.
Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes revised accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. It
requires that an entity measure all derivative instruments at fair value and
recognize such instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated
statements of financial condition. The accounting for changes in the fair value
of a derivative instrument will depend on the intended use of the derivative as
either a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a foreign currency hedge. The
effect of the changes in fair value of the derivatives and, in certain cases,
the hedged items are to be reflected in either the consolidated statements of
income or as a component of other comprehensive income, based upon the resulting
designation. As issued, SFAS No. 133 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities -- Deferral of the Effective Date
of FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 137 defers the effective date of SFAS No.
133 for one year to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company has
not yet determined the impact of this statement on the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements, taken as a whole.
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NOTE 2: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OWNED AND SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED
At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, financial instruments owned and
financial instruments sold, not yet purchased consisted of the following:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
----------- ------------
Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government and agencies......................... $ 6,685,430 $ 5,864,331
Mortgages and mortgage-backed........................ 9,087,219 9,012,415
Corporate debt....................................... 1,791,952 1,875,361
Commercial paper and other short-term debt........... 1,835,741 1,744,036
Equities and other................................... 2,510,595 2,030,986
State and municipals................................. 556,901 617,701
----------- -----------
$22,467,838 $21,144,830
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Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government and agencies......................... $ 3,998,570 $ 5,804,259
Mortgages and mortgage-backed........................ 100,908 123,049
Corporate debt....................................... 1,238,058 785,890
Equities............................................. 379,992 348,485
State and municipals................................. 15,133 37,525
----------- -----------
$ 5,732,661 $ 7,099,208
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NOTE 3: LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Long-term borrowings at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 consisted of the
following:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
---------- ------------
U.S. Dollar-Denominated:
Fixed Rate Notes due 2000 -- 2014....................... $2,624,543 $2,757,851
Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes due 2002.................. 174,787 174,765
Medium-Term Senior Notes................................ 2,142,990 2,143,010
Medium-Term Subordinated Notes.......................... 85,200 148,200
Non-U.S. Dollar-Denominated:
Medium-Term Note due 2003............................... 87,390 --
---------- ----------
$5,114,910 $5,223,826
========== ==========
At March 31, 2000, interest rates on the U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate
notes and fixed rate subordinated notes ranged from 6.25 percent to 9.25 percent
and the weighted-average interest rate was 7.19 percent. Interest on the notes
is payable semi-annually. The fixed rate notes and fixed rate subordinated notes
outstanding at March 31, 2000 had an average maturity of 5.8 years.
At March 31, 2000, the Company had outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated fixed
rate Medium-Term Notes of $1,324,040 and variable rate Medium-Term Notes of
$904,150. The Medium-Term Notes outstanding at March 31, 2000 had an average
maturity of 4.1 years and a weighted-average interest rate of 6.73 percent.
At March 31, 2000, the interest rate on the Non-U.S. dollar-denominated
Medium-Term note was 1.27 percent.
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At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the fair values of long-term borrowings
were $4,975,067 and $5,140,331, respectively, as compared to the carrying
amounts of $5,114,910 and $5,223,826, respectively. The estimated fair value of
long-term borrowings is based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar
issues and pricing models. However, for substantially all of its fixed rate
debt, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to convert its fixed
rate payments into floating rate payments.
The net fair values of the interest rate swaps were $142,099 and $127,097
payable at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively. The fair value of
interest rate swaps used to hedge the Company's fixed rate debt is based upon
the amounts the Company would receive or pay to terminate the agreements, taking
into account current interest rates.
The carrying amounts of the interest rate swap agreements included in the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at March 31,
2000 and December 31, 1999 were net receivables of $12,956 and $12,075,
respectively. See Note 5 for further discussion of interest rate swap agreements
used for hedging purposes.
NOTE 4: CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
PWI, a registered broker-dealer, is subject to the Securities and Exchange
Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule and New York Stock Exchange Growth and
Business Reduction capital requirements. Under the method of computing capital
requirements adopted by PWI, minimum net capital shall not be less than 2
percent of combined aggregate debit items arising from client transactions, plus
excess margin collected on securities purchased under agreements to resell, as
defined. A reduction of business is required if net capital is less than 4
percent of such aggregate debit items. Business may not be expanded if net
capital is less than 5 percent of such aggregate debit items. As of March 31,
2000, PWI's net capital of $1,177,824 was 9.5 percent of aggregate debit items
and its net capital in excess of the minimum required was $919,943.
NOTE 5: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK
Held or Issued for Trading Purposes
Set forth below are the gross contract or notional amounts of the Company's
outstanding off-balance-sheet derivative and other financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes. These amounts are not reflected in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are indicative only of the
volume of activity at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999. They do not
represent amounts subject to market risks, and in many cases, limit the
Company's overall exposure to market losses by hedging other on- and
off-balance-sheet transactions.
NOTIONAL OR CONTRACT AMOUNT
-----------------------------------------------------
MARCH 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
------------------------- -------------------------
PURCHASES SALES PURCHASES SALES
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and
options written and purchased........ $15,768,316 $20,472,150 $14,417,186 $17,540,786
Foreign currency forward contracts,
futures contracts, and options
written and purchased................ 1,799,585 1,800,063 1,380,925 1,373,981
Equity securities contracts including
stock index futures, forwards, and
options written and purchased........ 201,171 470,999 144,034 239,682
Other fixed income securities contracts
including futures, forwards, and
options written and purchased........ 6,987,108 5,358,536 3,557,193 5,538,887
Interest rate swaps and caps........... 1,464,080 2,434,080 1,688,762 419,989
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Set forth below are the fair values of derivative financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes as of March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999. The fair
value amounts are netted by counterparty when specific conditions are met.
FAIR VALUE AT FAIR VALUE AT
MARCH 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
---------------------- ----------------------
ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
-------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and options
written and purchased............................ $ 78,782 $86,714 $159,228 $114,838
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and purchased..... 19,365 19,163 20,274 20,158
Equity securities contracts including stock index
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased........................................ 132,908 58,919 152,024 48,835
Other fixed income securities contracts including
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased........................................ 28,566 13,008 29,584 20,177
Interest rate swaps and caps....................... 15,624 23,704 31,569 11,087
Set forth below are the average fair values of derivative financial instruments
held or issued for trading purposes for the three months ended March 31, 2000
and the twelve months ended December 31, 1999. The average fair value is based
on the average of the month-end balances during the periods indicated.
AVERAGE FAIR VALUE AVERAGE FAIR VALUE
THREE MONTHS ENDED TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
---------------------- ----------------------
ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
-------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and options
written and purchased............................ $ 93,071 $89,451 $171,113 $163,954
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and purchased..... 33,468 30,338 22,549 22,377
Equity securities contracts including stock index
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased........................................ 136,105 51,531 63,624 40,321
Other fixed income securities contracts including
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased........................................ 27,772 13,164 11,932 49,800
Interest rate swaps and caps....................... 26,662 18,052 18,593 6,754
The Company also sells securities, at predetermined prices, which have not yet
been purchased. The Company is exposed to market risk since to satisfy the
obligation, the Company must acquire the securities at market prices, which may
exceed the values reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Financial Condition.
The off-balance-sheet derivative trading transactions are generally short-term.
At March 31, 2000 substantially all of the off-balance-sheet trading-related
derivative and other financial instruments had remaining maturities of less than
one year.
The Company's risk of loss in the event of counterparty default is limited to
the current fair value or the replacement cost on contracts in which the Company
has recorded an unrealized gain. These amounts are reflected as assets on the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and amounted
to $275,245 and $392,679 at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.
Options written do not expose the Company to credit risk since they do not
obligate the counterparty to perform. Transactions in futures contracts are
conducted through regulated exchanges which have margin requirements, and are
settled in cash on a daily basis, thereby minimizing credit risk.
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The following table summarizes the Company's principal transactions revenues by
business activity for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999. Principal
transactions revenues include realized and unrealized gains and losses on
trading positions and principal investing activities, including hedges. In
assessing the profitability of its trading activities, the Company views net
interest and principal transactions revenues in the aggregate.
PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS
REVENUES
-----------------------
THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31,
-----------------------
2000 1999
---------- ----------
Taxable fixed income (includes futures, forwards, options
contracts and other securities)........................... $ 57,771 $194,404
Equities (includes stock index futures, forwards and options
contracts)................................................ 206,822 84,907
Municipals (includes futures and options contracts)......... 44,696 34,897
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$309,289 $314,208
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Held or Issued for Purposes Other Than Trading
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage the interest
rate characteristics of its assets and liabilities. As of March 31, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding interest rate swap agreements
with commercial banks with notional amounts of $3,891,010 and $4,206,010,
respectively. These agreements effectively converted substantially all of the
Company's fixed rate debt at March 31, 2000 into floating rate debt. The
interest rate swap agreements entered into have had the effect of reducing net
interest expense on the Company's fixed rate debt by $282 and $5,753 for the
three months ended March 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Company had no
deferred gains or losses related to terminated swap agreements on the Company's
long-term borrowings at March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999. The Company is
subject to market risk as interest rates fluctuate. The interest rate swaps
contain credit risk to the extent the Company is in a receivable or gain
position and the counterparty defaults. However, the counterparties to the
agreements generally are large financial institutions, and the Company has not
experienced defaults in the past, and management does not anticipate any
counterparty defaults in the foreseeable future. See Note 3 for further
discussion of interest rate swap agreements used for hedging purposes.
NOTE 6: RISK MANAGEMENT
Transactions involving derivative and non-derivative financial instruments
involve varying degrees of both market and credit risk. The Company monitors its
exposure to market and credit risk on a daily basis and through a variety of
financial, security position and credit exposure reporting and control
procedures.
Market Risk
Market risk is the potential change in value of the financial instrument caused
by unfavorable changes in interest rates, equity prices, and foreign currency
exchange rates. The Company has a variety of methods to monitor its market risk
profile. The senior management of each business group is responsible for
reviewing trading positions, exposures, profits and losses, and trading
strategies. The Company also has an independent risk management group which
reviews the Company's risk profile and aids in setting and monitoring risk
management policies of the Company, including monitoring adherence to the
established limits, performing market risk modeling, and reviewing trading
positions and hedging strategies. The Asset/Liability Management Committee,
comprised of senior corporate and business group managers, is responsible for
establishing trading position and exposure limits.
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Market risk modeling is based on estimating loss exposure through sensitivity
testing. These results are compared to established limits, and exceptions are
subject to review and approval by senior management. Other market risk control
procedures include monitoring inventory agings, reviewing traders' marks and
holding regular meetings between the senior management of the business groups
and the risk management group.
Credit Risk in Proprietary Transactions
Counterparties to the Company's proprietary trading, hedging, financing and
arbitrage activities are primarily financial institutions, including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds and insurance companies. Credit losses
could arise should counterparties fail to perform and the value of any
collateral proves inadequate. The Company manages credit risk by monitoring net
exposure to individual counterparties on a daily basis, monitoring credit limits
and requiring additional collateral where appropriate.
Derivative credit exposures are calculated, aggregated and compared to
established limits by the credit department. Credit reserve requirements are
determined by senior management in conjunction with the Company's continuous
credit monitoring procedures. Historically, reserve requirements arising from
instruments with off-balance-sheet risk have not been material.
Receivables and payables with brokers and dealers, agreements to resell and
repurchase securities, and securities borrowed and loaned are generally
collateralized by cash, government and government-agency securities, and letters
of credit. The market value of the initial collateral received approximates or
is greater than the contract value. Additional collateral is requested when
considered necessary. The Company may pledge clients' margined securities as
collateral in support of securities loaned and bank loans, as well as to satisfy
margin requirements at clearing organizations. The amounts loaned or pledged are
limited to the extent permitted by applicable margin regulations. Should the
counterparty fail to return the clients' securities, the Company may be required
to replace them at prevailing market prices. At March 31, 2000, the market value
of client securities loaned to other brokers approximated the amounts due or
collateral obtained.
Credit Risk in Client Activities
Client transactions are entered on either a cash or margin basis. In a margin
transaction, the Company extends credit to a client for the purchase of
securities, using the securities purchased and/or other securities in the
client's account as collateral for amounts loaned. Receivables from customers
are substantially collateralized by customer securities. Amounts loaned are
limited by margin regulations of the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory
authorities and are subject to the Company's credit review and daily monitoring
procedures. Market declines could, however, reduce the value of any collateral
below the principal amount loaned, plus accrued interest, before the collateral
can be sold.
Client transactions include positions in commodities and financial futures,
trading liabilities and written options. The risk to the Company's clients in
these transactions can be substantial, principally due to price volatility which
can reduce the clients' ability to meet their obligations. Margin deposit
requirements pertaining to commodity futures and exchange-traded options
transactions are generally lower than those for exchange-traded securities. To
the extent clients are unable to meet their commitments to the Company and
margin deposits are insufficient to cover outstanding liabilities, the Company
may take market action and credit losses could be realized.
Client trades are recorded on a settlement date basis. Should either the client
or broker fail to perform, the Company may be required to complete the
transaction at prevailing market prices. Trades pending at March 31, 2000 were
settled without material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole.
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Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of credit risk that arise from financial instruments (whether on-
or off-balance-sheet) exist for groups of counterparties when they have similar
economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet obligations to
be similarly affected by economic, industry or geographic factors. As a major
securities firm, the Company engages in underwriting and other financing
activities with a broad range of clients, including other financial
institutions, municipalities, governments, financing companies, and commercial
real estate investors and operators. These activities could result in
concentrations of credit risk with a particular counterparty, or group of
counterparties operating in a particular geographic area or engaged in business
in a particular industry. The Company seeks to control its credit risk and the
potential for risk concentration through a variety of reporting and control
procedures described above.
The Company's most significant industry concentration, which arises within its
normal course of business activities, is financial institutions including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds, and insurance companies.
NOTE 7: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company was contingently liable
under unsecured letters of credit totaling $193,787 and $139,156, respectively,
which approximated fair value. At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 certain
of the Company's subsidiaries were contingently liable as issuer of
approximately $45,000 of notes payable to managing general partners of various
limited partnerships pursuant to certain partnership agreements. In addition, as
part of the 1995 limited partnership settlements, the Company has agreed, under
certain circumstances, to provide to class members additional consideration
including assignment of fees the Company is entitled to receive from certain
partnerships. In the opinion of management, these contingencies will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements,
taken as a whole.
In meeting the financing needs of certain of its clients, the Company may also
issue standby letters of credit which are collateralized by customer margin
securities. At March 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding
$118,300 and $101,400, respectively, of such standby letters of credit. At March
31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, securities with fair value of $1,791,490 and
$2,536,073, respectively, had been loaned or pledged as collateral for
securities borrowed of approximately equal fair value.
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into when-issued
transactions, underwriting and other commitments. Also, at March 31, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, the Company had commitments of $1,070,416 and $858,122,
respectively, consisting of secured credit lines to real estate operators,
mortgage and asset-backed originators, and commitments to investment
partnerships, in certain of which key employees are limited partners. Settlement
of these transactions at March 31, 2000 would not have had a material impact on
the Company's consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole.
The Company has been named as defendant in numerous legal actions in the
ordinary course of business. While the outcome of such matters cannot be
predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management of the Company, after
consultation with various counsel handling such matters, these actions will be
resolved with no material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole.
NOTE 8: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." Comprehensive income combines net income and certain
items that directly affect
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
stockholders' equity, such as foreign currency translation adjustments. The
components of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2000 and
1999 were as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
--------------------
2000 1999
-------- --------
Net income.................................................. $176,349 $160,599
Foreign currency translation adjustment..................... (882) (1,512)
-------- --------
Total comprehensive income.................................. $175,467 $159,087
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NOTE 9: EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per share excludes the dilutive effects of
options and convertible securities and is calculated by dividing income
available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects all potentially
dilutive securities.
Set forth below is the reconciliation of net income applicable to common shares
and weighted-average common and common equivalent shares of the basic and
diluted earnings per common share computations:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
----------------------------
2000 1999
------------ ------------
NUMERATOR:
Net income........................................... $ 176,349 $ 160,599
Preferred stock dividends.......................... -- (5,949)
------------ ------------
Net income applicable to common shares for basic
earnings per share................................. 176,349 154,650
============ ============
Net income applicable to common shares for diluted
earnings per share................................. $ 176,349 $ 154,650
============ ============
DENOMINATOR:
Weighted-average common shares for basic earnings per
share.............................................. 145,019,159 145,598,619
============ ============
Weighted-average effect of dilutive employee stock
options and awards................................. 7,317,286(1) 8,130,092
------------ ------------
Dilutive potential common shares..................... 7,317,286 8,130,092
------------ ------------
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares
for diluted earnings per share..................... 152,336,445 153,728,711
============ ============
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic................................................ $ 1.22 $ 1.06
============ ============
Diluted.............................................. $ 1.16 $ 1.01
============ ============
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(1) Included in the calculation of employee stock options and awards was the
dilutive effect of 1,925,000 instruments related to convertible debentures.
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NOTE 10: SEGMENT REPORTING DATA
The Company offers a wide variety of products and services, primarily those of a
full service domestic broker-dealer to a domestic market, through its two
operating segments: Individual and Institutional. The Individual segment offers
brokerage services and products (such as the purchase and sale of securities,
insurance annuity contracts, mutual funds, wrap fee products, and margin and
securities lending), asset management and other investment advisory and
portfolio management products and services, and execution and clearing services
for transactions originated by individual investors. The Institutional segment
principally includes capital market products and services (such as the placing
of securities and other financial instruments for--and the execution of trades
on behalf of--institutional clients, investment banking services such as the
underwriting of debt and equity securities, and mergers and acquisitions
advisory services).
Segment revenues and expenses in the table below consist of those that are
directly attributable to the segment under which they are reported, combined
with segment amounts based on Company allocation methodologies (for example,
allocating a portion of investment banking revenues to the Individual segment;
relative utilization of the Company's square footage for certain cost
allocations).
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999
--------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
---------- ------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total revenues......... $1,470,751 $934,370 $2,405,121 $1,104,409 $818,901 $1,923,310
Net revenues........... 1,251,278 345,827 1,597,105 955,113 359,778 1,314,891
Income before taxes and
minority interest.... 199,194 91,025 290,219 155,483 109,536 265,019
Total assets for the Individual and Institutional segments were $25,175,880 and
$38,339,043, respectively, at March 31, 2000 and $21,828,324 and $39,784,052,
respectively at December 31, 1999.
NOTE 11: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 27, 2000, PWG entered into an agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger
Agreement") with J.C. Bradford & Co. L.L.C. ("J.C. Bradford"), a leading
privately-held brokerage firm in the Southeast, pursuant to which a subsidiary
of PWG will merge with and into J.C. Bradford. The all cash transaction, valued
at $620 million, is expected to close in the third quarter of this year.
At the May 4, 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company approved to amend
the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PWG to authorize the issuance of up
to 150,000,000 shares of Non-Voting Common Stock, par value of $1.00 per share.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SECOND QUARTER 2000
JUNE 30, 2000
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PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
--------------------------- ---------------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
REVENUES
Commissions................................. $ 560,510 $ 488,878 $ 1,236,682 $ 967,751
Principal transactions...................... 181,428 279,846 490,717 594,054
Asset management............................ 300,705 224,487 578,993 430,538
Investment banking.......................... 155,647 160,133 277,827 286,086
Interest.................................... 1,074,208 770,271 2,055,755 1,527,431
Other....................................... 43,928 47,363 81,573 88,428
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues......................... 2,316,426 1,970,978 4,721,547 3,894,288
Interest expense............................ 905,254 623,071 1,713,270 1,231,490
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net revenues........................... 1,411,172 1,347,907 3,008,277 2,662,798
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits................... 839,603 780,078 1,789,389 1,548,792
Office and equipment........................ 99,695 89,330 196,287 170,782
Communications.............................. 46,807 42,645 90,930 84,848
Business development........................ 41,776 28,534 80,677 52,401
Brokerage, clearing & exchange fees......... 20,300 23,487 47,603 47,877
Professional services....................... 50,455 32,397 99,881 62,849
Other....................................... 100,466 81,769 201,221 160,563
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total non-interest expenses............ 1,199,102 1,078,240 2,505,988 2,128,112
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST... 212,070 269,667 502,289 534,686
Provision for income taxes................ 76,503 98,102 182,312 194,461
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST............. 135,567 171,565 319,977 340,225
Minority interest......................... 8,061 8,061 16,122 16,122
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME.................................. $ 127,506 $ 163,504 $ 303,855 $ 324,103
============ ============ ============ ============
Net income applicable to common shares...... $ 127,506 $ 157,555 $ 303,855 $ 312,205
============ ============ ============ ============
Earnings per common share:
Basic..................................... $ 0.87 $ 1.08 $ 2.09 $ 2.14
Diluted................................... $ 0.82 $ 1.02 $ 1.98 $ 2.02
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic..................................... 146,067,820 145,742,741 145,324,940 145,631,920
Diluted................................... 154,576,404 154,960,397 153,233,875 154,305,795
Dividends declared per common
share..................................... $ 0.12 $ 0.11 $ 0.24 $ 0.22
Results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2000 include J.C. Bradford
merger-related costs of $30 million, $18.8 million after taxes.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 429,002 $ 176,401
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for federal
and other regulations..................................... 719,651 823,059
Financial instruments owned................................. 23,577,357 21,144,830
Securities received as collateral........................... 907,299 1,079,976
Securities purchased under agreements to resell............. 15,313,111 15,923,948
Securities borrowed......................................... 10,517,232 10,526,638
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$21,301 and $30,039 at June 30, 2000 and December 31,
1999, respectively........................................ 12,215,893 10,287,937
Office equipment and leasehold improvements, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization of $591,129 and
$527,718 at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively.............................................. 747,931 579,819
Other assets................................................ 1,975,026 1,069,768
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$66,402,502 $61,612,376
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term borrowings....................................... $ 2,255,603 $ 1,884,250
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............... 4,275,325 7,099,208
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase.............. 27,918,155 25,740,196
Securities loaned........................................... 7,249,077 5,661,200
Obligation to return securities received as collateral...... 907,299 1,079,976
Payables.................................................... 11,882,125 8,448,217
Other liabilities and accrued expenses...................... 3,121,054 3,164,496
Long-term borrowings........................................ 5,209,136 5,223,826
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62,817,774 58,301,369
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Commitments and contingencies
Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred
Securities of Subsidiary Trusts holding solely Company
Guaranteed Related Subordinated Debt...................... 393,750 393,750
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $1 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized,
issued 195,719,680 shares and 193,145,152 shares at
June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively...... 195,720 193,145
Additional paid-in capital................................ 1,755,825 1,672,085
Retained earnings......................................... 2,439,962 2,171,080
Treasury stock, at cost; 48,971,281 shares and 47,557,064
shares at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively........................................... (1,191,934) (1,113,736)
Accumulated other comprehensive income.................... (8,595) (5,317)
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3,190,978 2,917,257
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$66,402,502 $61,612,376
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars)
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
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2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income.................................................. $ 303,855 $ 324,103
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
(used for) operating activities:
Noncash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 63,815 49,206
Deferred income taxes..................................... 14,268 (10,317)
Amortization of deferred charges.......................... 53,729 51,736
Stock-based compensation.................................. (3,126) 11,480
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Cash and securities on deposit............................ 103,685 (54,585)
Financial instruments owned............................... (2,156,799) (2,200,354)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell........... 610,837 (306,902)
Securities borrowed....................................... 234,592 (197,510)
Receivables............................................... (1,031,176) (1,032,062)
Other assets.............................................. (306,671) (243,111)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............. (2,823,883) 2,863,254
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase............ 2,177,959 1,697,395
Securities loaned......................................... 1,319,954 14,021
Payables.................................................. 2,603,232 (1,204,663)
Other..................................................... (312,241) 73,936
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Cash provided by (used for) operating activities.......... 852,030 (164,373)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for:
Net assets acquired in business acquisition............... (621,667) --
Office equipment and leasehold improvements............... (196,740) (110,289)
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Cash used for investing activities........................ (818,407) (110,289)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from (payments on) short-term borrowings....... 337,151 (233,289)
Proceeds from:
Long-term borrowings...................................... 346,762 875,985
Employee stock transactions............................... 88,365 56,593
Payments for:
Long-term borrowings...................................... (403,560) (190,180)
Repurchases of common stock............................... (114,767) (121,080)
Dividends................................................. (34,973) (43,706)
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Cash provided by financing activities..................... 218,978 344,323
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents....................... 252,601 69,661
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period............ 176,401 228,359
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................. $ 429,002 $ 298,020
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Paine
Webber Group Inc. ("PWG") and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including its
principal subsidiary PaineWebber Incorporated ("PWI") (collectively, the
"Company"). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to
conform to current year presentations. The December 31, 1999 Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition was derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company. The financial information as
of and for the periods ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 is unaudited. All normal
recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a
fair presentation have been made.
Certain financial information that is normally in annual financial statements
but is not required for interim reporting purposes has been condensed or
omitted. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2000. The results
of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations for the entire year.
Statement of Cash Flows
Total interest payments, which relate principally to agreements to repurchase,
short-term borrowings, securities loaned and long-term borrowings, were
$1,763,452 and $1,211,332 for the six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. Income taxes paid were $202,888 and $118,274 for the six months
ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes revised accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. It
requires that an entity measure all derivative instruments at fair value and
recognize such instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated
statements of financial condition. The accounting for changes in the fair value
of a derivative instrument will depend on the intended use of the derivative as
either a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a foreign currency hedge. The
effect of the changes in fair value of the derivatives and, in certain cases,
the hedged items are to be reflected in either the consolidated statements of
income or as a component of other comprehensive income, based upon the resulting
designation. As issued, SFAS No. 133 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities--Deferral of the Effective Date of
FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 137 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133
for one year to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 2000, the
FASB issued Statement No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments
and Certain Hedging Activities--an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 133". The
Company has not yet determined the impact of these statements on the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements, taken as a whole.
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NOTE 2: SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 12, 2000, PWG entered into an agreement and plan of merger with UBS AG
("UBS") and a subsidiary of UBS, pursuant to which PWG will merge with and into
that subsidiary. Under the terms of the agreement, PWG's shareholders will have
the right to elect to receive either $73.50 in cash or 0.4954 of an ordinary
share of UBS AG stock for each share of PWG's common stock, $1 par value
("common stock") that they own. The percentage of PWG's common stock that will
be converted into the right to receive UBS AG stock is fixed at 50 percent.
Adjustments to elections may therefore be necessary so that, in the aggregate,
50 percent of the shares of PWG's common stock is converted into the right to
receive UBS AG stock, and 50 percent is converted into the right to receive
cash. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter
of 2000, has been approved by PWG's Board of Directors and is subject to
customary closing conditions, including certain regulatory approvals and the
approval of PWG's shareholders.
NOTE 3: MERGER WITH J.C. BRADFORD
On June 9, 2000, the Company completed its merger with J.C. Bradford & Co.
L.L.C. ("J.C. Bradford"), a leading privately-held brokerage firm in the
Southeastern U.S., for approximately $622,000 in cash. The merger was accounted
for as a purchase and, accordingly, the excess of the purchase cost over the
fair value of the net assets acquired of approximately $185,000, resulted in the
Company recording $560,000 in goodwill, which is being amortized over 25 years
on a straight-line basis. The consolidated financial statements of the Company
include the results of J.C. Bradford from the closing date. As a result of the
merger, the Company recorded after-tax costs of approximately $18,800 ($30,000
pre-tax) relating primarily to elimination of the Company's duplicate
facilities, severance and other costs.
NOTE 4: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OWNED AND SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED
At June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, financial instruments owned and
financial instruments sold, not yet purchased consisted of the following:
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government and agencies......................... $ 6,859,578 $ 5,864,331
Mortgages and mortgage-backed........................ 9,585,261 9,012,415
Corporate debt....................................... 1,972,518 1,875,361
Commercial paper and other short-term debt........... 2,196,741 1,744,036
Equities and other................................... 2,342,821 2,030,986
State and municipals................................. 620,438 617,701
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$23,577,357 $21,144,830
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Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government and agencies......................... $ 2,907,693 $ 5,804,259
Mortgages and mortgage-backed........................ 144,194 123,049
Corporate debt....................................... 940,826 785,890
Equities............................................. 239,698 348,485
State and municipals................................. 42,914 37,525
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$ 4,275,325 $ 7,099,208
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NOTE 5: LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Long-term borrowings at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 consisted of the
following:
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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U.S. Dollar-Denominated:
Fixed Rate Notes........................................ $2,608,917 $2,757,851
Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes........................... 198,809 174,765
Medium-Term Senior Notes................................ 2,186,350 2,143,010
Medium-Term Subordinated Notes.......................... 85,200 148,200
Other................................................... 11,037 --
Non-U.S. Dollar-Denominated:
Medium-Term Notes....................................... 118,823 --
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$5,209,136 $5,223,826
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At June 30, 2000, interest rates on the U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate notes
and fixed rate subordinated notes ranged from 6.25 percent to 9.25 percent and
the weighted-average interest rate was 7.19 percent. Interest on the notes is
payable semi-annually. The fixed rate notes and fixed rate subordinated notes
outstanding at June 30, 2000 had an average maturity of 5.6 years.
At June 30, 2000, the Company had outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate
Medium-Term Notes of $1,292,100 and variable rate Medium-Term Notes of $979,450.
The Medium-Term Notes outstanding at June 30, 2000 had an average maturity of
3.9 years and a weighted-average interest rate of 6.36 percent.
At June 30, 2000, the Non-U.S. dollar-denominated Medium-Term Notes outstanding
had a weighted-average interest rate of 1.18 percent and an average maturity of
2.4 years.
In 2000, the Company issued to certain employees, 6.25% Convertible Debentures
(the "Debentures") due 2007. The Debentures are convertible, at the option of
the holders, into 1,931,250 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, which are
then convertible into 1,931,250 shares of common stock of the Company. The
Debentures are convertible beginning on January 20, 2003.
At June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the fair values of long-term borrowings
were $4,998,397 and $5,140,331, respectively, as compared to the carrying
amounts of $5,209,136 and $5,223,826, respectively. The estimated fair value of
long-term borrowings is based upon quoted market prices for the same or similar
issues and pricing models. However, for substantially all of its fixed rate
debt, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to convert its fixed
rate payments into floating rate payments.
The net fair values of the interest rate swaps were $125,726 and $127,097
payable at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively. The fair value of
interest rate swaps used to hedge the Company's long-term borrowings is based
upon the amounts the Company would receive or pay to terminate the agreements,
taking into account current interest rates.
The carrying amounts of the interest rate swap agreements included in the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at June 30,
2000 and December 31, 1999 were net receivables of $6,233 and $12,075,
respectively. See Note 7 for further discussion of interest rate swap agreements
used for hedging purposes.
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NOTE 6: CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
PWI, a registered broker-dealer, is subject to the Securities and Exchange
Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule and New York Stock Exchange Growth and
Business Reduction capital requirements. Under the method of computing capital
requirements adopted by PWI, minimum net capital shall not be less than 2
percent of combined aggregate debit items arising from client transactions, plus
excess margin collected on securities purchased under agreements to resell, as
defined. A reduction of business is required if net capital is less than 4
percent of such aggregate debit items. Business may not be expanded if net
capital is less than 5 percent of such aggregate debit items. As of June 30,
2000, PWI's net capital of $1,196,312 was 9.1 percent of aggregate debit items
and its net capital in excess of the minimum required was $921,545.
Effective June 9, 2000, the Company completed its merger with J.C. Bradford, a
registered broker-dealer. As a registered broker-dealer, J.C. Bradford is
subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule and
New York Stock Exchange Growth and Business Reduction capital requirements,
similar to PWI. As of June 30, 2000, J.C. Bradford's net capital of $376,146 was
41.3 percent of aggregate debit items and its net capital in excess of the
minimum required was $357,940.
NOTE 7: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK
Held or Issued for Trading Purposes
Set forth below are the gross contract or notional amounts of the Company's
outstanding off-balance-sheet derivative and other financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes. These amounts are not reflected in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are indicative only of the
volume of activity at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999. They do not represent
amounts subject to market risks, and in many cases, limit the Company's overall
exposure to market losses by hedging other on- and off-balance-sheet
transactions.
NOTIONAL OR CONTRACT AMOUNT
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JUNE 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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PURCHASES SALES PURCHASES SALES
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts
and options written and
purchased...................... $14,862,935 $20,758,712 $14,417,186 $17,540,786
Foreign currency forward
contracts, futures contracts,
and options written and
purchased...................... 2,047,008 2,014,695 1,380,925 1,373,981
Equity securities contracts
including stock index futures,
forwards, and options written
and purchased.................. 202,385 359,693 144,034 239,682
Other fixed income securities
contracts including futures,
forwards, and options written
and purchased.................. 5,930,773 7,913,074 3,557,193 5,538,887
Interest rate swaps and caps..... 1,591,267 3,737,418 1,688,762 419,989
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Set forth below are the fair values of derivative financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes as of June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999. The fair
value amounts are netted by counterparty when specific conditions are met.
FAIR VALUE AT FAIR VALUE AT
JUNE 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and options
written and purchased...................... $93,514 $110,055 $159,228 $114,838
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and
purchased.................................. 21,160 20,211 20,274 20,158
Equity securities contracts including stock
index futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased...................... 41,655 16,051 152,024 48,835
Other fixed income securities contracts
including futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased...................... 12,327 6,436 29,584 20,177
Interest rate swaps and caps................. 21,000 41,489 31,569 11,087
Set forth below are the average fair values of derivative financial instruments
held or issued for trading purposes for the three months ended June 30, 2000 and
the twelve months ended December 31, 1999. The average fair value is based on
the average of the month-end balances during the periods indicated.
AVERAGE FAIR VALUE AVERAGE FAIR VALUE
JUNE 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
----------------------- -----------------------
ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
-------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and
options written and purchased............. $121,674 $112,297 $171,113 $163,954
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and
purchased................................. 31,807 31,218 22,549 22,377
Equity securities contracts including stock
index futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased..................... 88,125 31,563 63,624 40,321
Other fixed income securities contracts
including futures, forwards, and options
written and purchased..................... 16,163 6,017 11,932 49,800
Interest rate swaps and caps................ 29,344 26,051 18,593 6,754
The Company also sells securities, at predetermined prices, which have not yet
been purchased. The Company is exposed to market risk since to satisfy the
obligation, the Company must acquire the securities at market prices, which may
exceed the values reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Financial Condition.
The off-balance-sheet derivative trading transactions are generally short-term.
At June 30, 2000 substantially all of the off-balance-sheet trading-related
derivative and other financial instruments had remaining maturities of less than
one year.
The Company's risk of loss in the event of counterparty default is limited to
the current fair value or the replacement cost on contracts in which the Company
has recorded an unrealized gain. These amounts are reflected as assets on the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and amounted
to $189,656 and $392,679 at June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.
Options written do not expose the Company to credit risk since they do not
obligate the counterparty to perform. Transactions in futures contracts are
conducted through regulated exchanges
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which have margin requirements, and are settled in cash on a daily basis,
thereby minimizing credit risk.
The following table summarizes the Company's principal transactions revenues by
business activity for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2000 and
1999. Principal transactions revenues include realized and unrealized gains and
losses on trading positions and principal investing activities, including
hedges. In assessing the profitability of its trading activities, the Company
views net interest and principal transactions revenues in the aggregate.
PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS REVENUES
--------------------------------------------
THREE MONTHS SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED JUNE 30,
-------------------- --------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
-------- -------- -------- --------
Taxable fixed income (includes futures,
forwards, options contracts and other
securities)............................... $ 61,901 $137,646 $119,672 $332,050
Equities (includes stock index futures,
forwards and options contracts)........... 71,983 107,424 278,805 192,331
Municipals (includes futures and options
contracts)................................ 47,544 34,776 92,240 69,673
-------- -------- -------- --------
$181,428 $279,846 $490,717 $594,054
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Held or Issued for Purposes Other Than Trading
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage the interest
rate characteristics of its assets and liabilities. As of June 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding interest rate swap agreements
with commercial banks with notional amounts of $3,896,010 and $4,206,010,
respectively. These agreements effectively converted substantially all of the
Company's fixed rate debt at June 30, 2000 into floating rate debt. The interest
rate swap agreements entered into have had the effect of increasing net interest
expense on the Company's fixed rate debt by $2,359 for the six months ended June
30, 2000, and decreasing net interest expense by $13,791 for the six months
ended June 30, 1999. The Company had no deferred gains or losses related to
terminated swap agreements on the Company's long-term borrowings at June 30,
2000 and December 31, 1999. The Company is subject to market risk as interest
rates fluctuate. The interest rate swaps contain credit risk to the extent the
Company is in a receivable or gain position and the counterparty defaults.
However, the counterparties to the agreements generally are large financial
institutions, and the Company has not experienced defaults in the past, and
management does not anticipate any counterparty defaults in the foreseeable
future. See Note 5 for further discussion of interest rate swap agreements used
for hedging purposes.
NOTE 8: RISK MANAGEMENT
Transactions involving derivative and non-derivative financial instruments
involve varying degrees of both market and credit risk. The Company monitors its
exposure to market and credit risk on a daily basis and through a variety of
financial, security position and credit exposure reporting and control
procedures.
Market Risk
Market risk is the potential change in value of the financial instrument caused
by unfavorable changes in interest rates, equity prices, and foreign currency
exchange rates. The Company has a variety of methods to monitor its market risk
profile. The senior management of each business group is
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responsible for reviewing trading positions, exposures, profits and losses, and
trading strategies. The Company also has an independent risk management group
which reviews the Company's risk profile and aids in setting and monitoring risk
management policies of the Company, including monitoring adherence to the
established limits, performing market risk modeling, and reviewing trading
positions and hedging strategies. The Asset/Liability Management Committee,
comprised of senior corporate and business group managers, is responsible for
establishing trading position and exposure limits.
Market risk modeling is based on estimating loss exposure through sensitivity
testing. These results are compared to established limits, and exceptions are
subject to review and approval by senior management. Other market risk control
procedures include monitoring inventory agings, reviewing traders' marks and
holding regular meetings between the senior management of the business groups
and the risk management group.
Credit Risk in Proprietary Transactions
Counterparties to the Company's proprietary trading, hedging, financing and
arbitrage activities are primarily financial institutions, including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds and insurance companies. Credit losses
could arise should counterparties fail to perform and the value of any
collateral proves inadequate. The Company manages credit risk by monitoring net
exposure to individual counterparties on a daily basis, monitoring credit limits
and requiring additional collateral where appropriate.
Derivative credit exposures are calculated, aggregated and compared to
established limits by the credit department. Credit reserve requirements are
determined by senior management in conjunction with the Company's continuous
credit monitoring procedures. Historically, reserve requirements arising from
instruments with off-balance-sheet risk have not been material.
Receivables and payables with brokers and dealers, agreements to resell and
repurchase securities, and securities borrowed and loaned are generally
collateralized by cash, government and government-agency securities, and letters
of credit. The market value of the initial collateral received approximates or
is greater than the contract value. Additional collateral is requested when
considered necessary. The Company may pledge clients' margined securities as
collateral in support of securities loaned and bank loans, as well as to satisfy
margin requirements at clearing organizations. The amounts loaned or pledged are
limited to the extent permitted by applicable margin regulations. Should the
counterparty fail to return the clients' securities, the Company may be required
to replace them at prevailing market prices. At June 30, 2000, the market value
of client securities loaned to other brokers approximated the amounts due or
collateral obtained.
Credit Risk in Client Activities
Client transactions are entered on either a cash or margin basis. In a margin
transaction, the Company extends credit to a client for the purchase of
securities, using the securities purchased and/or other securities in the
client's account as collateral for amounts loaned. Receivables from customers
are substantially collateralized by customer securities. Amounts loaned are
limited by margin regulations of the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory
authorities and are subject to the Company's credit review and daily monitoring
procedures. Market declines could, however, reduce the value of any collateral
below the principal amount loaned, plus accrued interest, before the collateral
can be sold.
Client transactions include positions in commodities and financial futures,
trading liabilities and written options. The risk to the Company's clients in
these transactions can be substantial, principally due to price volatility which
can reduce the clients' ability to meet their obligations. Margin deposit
requirements pertaining to commodity futures and exchange-traded options
transactions are generally
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lower than those for exchange-traded securities. To the extent clients are
unable to meet their commitments to the Company and margin deposits are
insufficient to cover outstanding liabilities, the Company may take market
action and credit losses could be realized.
Client trades are recorded on a settlement date basis. Should either the client
or broker fail to perform, the Company may be required to complete the
transaction at prevailing market prices. Trades pending at June 30, 2000 were
settled without material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of credit risk that arise from financial instruments (whether
on-or off-balance-sheet) exist for groups of counterparties when they have
similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet
obligations to be similarly affected by economic, industry or geographic
factors. As a major securities firm, the Company engages in underwriting and
other financing activities with a broad range of clients, including other
financial institutions, municipalities, governments, financing companies, and
commercial real estate investors and operators. These activities could result in
concentrations of credit risk with a particular counterparty, or group of
counterparties operating in a particular geographic area or engaged in business
in a particular industry. The Company seeks to control its credit risk and the
potential for risk concentration through a variety of reporting and control
procedures described above.
The Company's most significant industry concentration, which arises within its
normal course of business activities, is financial institutions including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds, and insurance companies.
NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company was contingently liable
under unsecured letters of credit totaling $204,868 and $139,156, respectively,
which approximated fair value. At June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 certain of
the Company's subsidiaries were contingently liable as issuer of approximately
$45,000 of notes payable to managing general partners of various limited
partnerships pursuant to certain partnership agreements. In addition, as part of
the 1995 limited partnership settlements, the Company has agreed, under certain
circumstances, to provide to class members additional consideration including
assignment of fees the Company is entitled to receive from certain partnerships.
In the opinion of management, these contingencies will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements, taken as a
whole.
In meeting the financing needs of certain of its clients, the Company may also
issue standby letters of credit which are collateralized by customer margin
securities. At June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding
$142,503 and $101,400, respectively, of such standby letters of credit. At June
30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, securities with fair value of $3,414,277 and
$2,536,073, respectively, had been loaned or pledged as collateral for
securities borrowed of approximately equal fair value.
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into when-issued
transactions, underwriting and other commitments. Also, at June 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, the Company had commitments of $1,411,297 and $858,122,
respectively, consisting of secured credit lines to real estate operators,
mortgage and asset-backed originators, and commitments to investment
partnerships, in certain of which key employees are limited partners. Settlement
of these transactions at June 30, 2000 would not have had a material impact on
the Company's consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) -- (CONTINUED)
The Company has been named as defendant in numerous legal actions in the
ordinary course of business. While the outcome of such matters cannot be
predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management of the Company, after
consultation with various counsel handling such matters, these actions will be
resolved with no material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole.
NOTE 10: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." Comprehensive income combines net income and certain
items that directly affect stockholders' equity, such as foreign currency
translation adjustments. The components of comprehensive income for the three
months and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 were as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income.......................... $127,506 $163,504 $303,855 $324,103
Foreign currency translation
adjustment........................ (2,396) (1,419) (3,278) (2,931)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total comprehensive income.......... $125,110 $162,085 $300,577 $321,172
-------- -------- -------- --------
NOTE 11: EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per share excludes the dilutive effects of
options and convertible securities and is calculated by dividing income
available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects all potentially
dilutive securities.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) -- (CONTINUED)
Set forth below is the reconciliation of net income applicable to common shares
and weighted-average common and common equivalent shares of the basic and
diluted earnings per common share computations:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NUMERATOR:
Net income................. $ 127,506 $ 163,504 $ 303,855 $ 324,103
Preferred stock
dividends................ -- (5,949) -- (11,898)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income applicable to
common shares for basic
earnings per share....... 127,506 157,555 303,855 312,205
============ ============ ============ ============
Net income applicable to
common shares for diluted
earnings per share....... $ 127,506 $ 157,555 $ 303,855 $ 312,205
============ ============ ============ ============
DENOMINATOR:
Weighted-average common
shares for basic earnings
per share................ 146,067,820 145,742,741 145,324,940 145,631,920
Weighted-average effect of
dilutive employee stock
options and awards....... 8,508,584(1) 9,217,656 7,908,935(1) 8,673,875
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Dilutive potential common
shares................... 8,508,584 9,217,656 7,908,935 8,673,875
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Weighted-average common and
common equivalent shares
for diluted earnings per
share.................... 154,576,404 154,960,397 153,233,875 154,305,795
============ ============ ============ ============
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic...................... $ 0.87 $ 1.08 $ 2.09 $ 2.14
============ ============ ============ ============
Diluted.................... $ 0.82 $ 1.02 $ 1.98 $ 2.02
============ ============ ============ ============
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(1) Included in the calculation of employee stock options and awards was the
dilutive effective of 1,931,250 instruments related to convertible
debentures.
NOTE 12: SEGMENT REPORTING DATA
The Company offers a wide variety of products and services, primarily those of a
full service domestic broker-dealer to a domestic market, through its two
operating segments: Individual and Institutional. The Individual segment offers
brokerage services and products (such as the purchase and sale of securities,
insurance annuity contracts, mutual funds, wrap fee products, and margin and
securities lending), asset management and other investment advisory and
portfolio management products and services, and execution and clearing services
for transactions originated by individual investors. The Institutional segment
principally includes capital market products and services (such as the placing
of securities and other financial instruments for--and the execution of trades
on behalf of--institutional clients, investment banking services such as the
underwriting of debt and equity securities, and mergers and acquisitions
advisory services).
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) -- (CONTINUED)
Segment revenues and expenses in the table below consist of those that are
directly attributable to the segment under which they are reported, combined
with segment amounts based on Company allocation methodologies (for example,
allocating a portion of investment banking revenues to the Individual segment;
relative utilization of the Company's square footage for certain cost
allocations).
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
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INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
---------- ------------- ----------
Total revenues....................................... $1,422,061 $894,365 $2,316,426
Net revenues......................................... 1,142,750 268,422 1,411,172
Income before taxes and minority interest............ 199,050 13,020 212,070
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
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INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
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Total revenues....................................... $1,135,946 $835,032 $1,970,978
Net revenues......................................... 980,018 367,889 1,347,907
Income before taxes and minority interest............ 152,980 116,687 269,667
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
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INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
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Total revenues...................................... $2,892,812 $1,828,735 $4,721,547
Net revenues........................................ 2,394,028 614,249 3,008,277
Income before taxes and minority interest........... 398,244 104,045 502,289
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
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INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
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Total revenues...................................... $2,240,355 $1,653,933 $3,894,288
Net revenues........................................ 1,935,131 727,667 2,662,798
Income before taxes and minority interest........... 304,873 229,813 534,686
Total assets for the Individual and Institutional segments were $26,786,776 and
$39,615,726, respectively, at June 30, 2000 and $21,828,324 and $39,784,052,
respectively at December 31, 1999.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THIRD QUARTER 2000
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands of dollars except share and per share amounts)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
REVENUES
Commissions........................ $ 528,948 $ 451,341 $ 1,765,630 $ 1,419,092
Principal transactions............. 287,931 235,914 778,648 829,968
Asset management................... 314,083 235,712 893,076 666,250
Investment banking................. 107,502 134,235 385,329 420,321
Interest........................... 1,167,415 762,205 3,223,170 2,289,636
Other.............................. 39,367 40,785 120,940 129,213
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total revenues................ 2,445,246 1,860,192 7,166,793 5,754,480
Interest expense................... 1,002,567 623,025 2,715,837 1,854,515
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net revenues.................. 1,442,679 1,237,167 4,450,956 3,899,965
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NON-INTEREST EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits.......... 875,012 711,783 2,664,401 2,260,575
Office and equipment............... 111,933 89,159 308,220 259,941
Communications..................... 49,408 42,331 140,338 127,179
Business development............... 34,172 30,861 114,849 83,262
Brokerage, clearing & exchange
fees............................. 16,203 23,391 63,806 71,268
Professional services.............. 42,215 33,469 142,096 96,318
Other.............................. 93,536 80,188 294,757 240,751
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total non-interest expenses... 1,222,479 1,011,182 3,728,467 3,139,294
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY
INTEREST......................... 220,200 225,985 722,489 760,671
Provision for income taxes....... 76,370 79,722 258,682 274,183
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST.... 143,830 146,263 463,807 486,488
Minority interest................ 8,061 8,061 24,183 24,183
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET INCOME......................... $ 135,769 $ 138,202 $ 439,624 $ 462,305
============ ============ ============ ============
Net income applicable to common
shares........................... $ 135,769 $ 132,253 $ 439,624 $ 444,458
============ ============ ============ ============
Earnings per common share:
Basic............................ $ 0.92 $ 0.91 $ 3.01 $ 3.05
Diluted.......................... $ 0.85 $ 0.86 $ 2.83 $ 2.88
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic............................ 148,019,200 145,633,697 146,143,267 145,583,134
Diluted.......................... 159,911,113 153,857,503 155,100,328 154,106,985
Dividends declared per common
share............................ $ 0.12 $ 0.11 $ 0.36 $ 0.33
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................... $ 214,593 $ 176,401
Cash and securities segregated and on deposit for federal
and other regulations..................................... 1,426,661 823,059
Financial instruments owned................................. 23,793,940 21,144,830
Securities received as collateral........................... 894,448 1,079,976
Securities purchased under agreements to resell............. 15,678,483 15,923,948
Securities borrowed......................................... 10,260,714 10,526,638
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$18,903 and $30,039 at September 30, 2000 and December 31,
1999, respectively........................................ 12,367,901 10,287,937
Office equipment and leasehold improvements, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization of $622,888 and
$527,718 at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively.............................................. 823,326 579,819
Other assets................................................ 1,988,201 1,069,768
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$67,448,267 $61,612,376
=========== ===========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Short-term borrowings....................................... $ 1,810,822 $ 1,884,250
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............... 3,467,766 7,099,208
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase.............. 29,377,087 25,740,196
Securities loaned........................................... 6,419,531 5,661,200
Obligation to return securities received as collateral...... 894,448 1,079,976
Payables.................................................... 13,514,944 8,448,217
Other liabilities and accrued expenses...................... 3,233,534 3,164,496
Long-term borrowings........................................ 4,943,484 5,223,826
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63,661,616 58,301,369
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Commitments and contingencies
Company-Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred
Securities of Subsidiary Trusts holding solely Company
Guaranteed Related Subordinated Debt...................... 393,750 393,750
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $1 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized,
issued 197,727,238 shares and 193,145,152 shares at
September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively........................................... 197,727 193,145
Additional paid-in capital................................ 1,833,623 1,672,085
Retained earnings......................................... 2,557,928 2,171,080
Treasury stock, at cost; 48,752,322 shares and 47,557,064
shares at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively........................................... (1,186,605) (1,113,736)
Accumulated other comprehensive income.................... (9,772) (5,317)
----------- -----------
3,392,901 2,917,257
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$67,448,267 $61,612,376
=========== ===========
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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PAINE WEBBER GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
--------------------------
2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income.................................................. $ 439,624 $ 462,305
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
(used for) operating activities:
Noncash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 105,370 73,035
Deferred income taxes..................................... 2,138 (45,757)
Amortization of deferred charges.......................... 99,584 81,708
Stock-based compensation.................................. (5,116) 12,680
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Cash and securities on deposit............................ (603,325) (87,157)
Financial instruments owned............................... (2,366,989) (1,582,711)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell........... 245,465 1,405,018
Securities borrowed....................................... 491,110 (651,622)
Receivables............................................... (1,180,787) (1,548,063)
Other assets.............................................. (360,248) (282,626)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased............. (3,631,443) 445,507
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase............ 3,636,891 2,227,316
Securities loaned......................................... 490,408 199,468
Payables.................................................. 4,236,051 (1,249,085)
Other..................................................... (168,013) 134,438
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Cash provided by (used for) operating activities.......... 1,430,720 (405,546)
----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for:
Net assets acquired in business acquisition............... (621,667) --
Office equipment and leasehold improvements............... (306,217) (179,731)
----------- -----------
Cash used for investing activities........................ (927,884) (179,731)
----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from (payments on) short-term borrowings....... (107,630) 10,483
Proceeds from:
Long-term borrowings...................................... 471,761 1,010,984
Employee stock transactions............................... 130,917 72,410
Payments for:
Long-term borrowings...................................... (792,150) (300,575)
Repurchases of common stock............................... (114,767) (151,446)
Dividends................................................. (52,775) (65,373)
----------- -----------
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities.......... (464,644) 576,483
----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents............ 38,192 (8,794)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period............ 176,401 228,359
----------- -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.................. $ 214,593 $ 219,565
=========== ===========
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Paine
Webber Group Inc. ("PWG") and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including its
principal subsidiary PaineWebber Incorporated ("PWI") (collectively, the
"Company"). All material intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to
conform to current year presentations. The December 31, 1999 Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition was derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of the Company. The financial information as
of and for the periods ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 is unaudited. All
normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary
for a fair presentation have been made.
Certain financial information that is normally in annual financial statements
but is not required for interim reporting purposes has been condensed or
omitted. The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
which require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 and the Company's
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, and March 31,
2000. The results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results of operations for the entire year.
Statement of Cash Flows
Total interest payments, which relate principally to agreements to repurchase,
short-term borrowings, securities loaned and long-term borrowings, were
$2,782,961 and $1,834,039 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. Income taxes paid were $232,558 and $268,289 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes revised accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedging activities. It
requires that an entity measure all derivative instruments at fair value and
recognize such instruments as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated
statements of financial condition. The accounting for changes in the fair value
of a derivative instrument will depend on the intended use of the derivative as
either a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a foreign currency hedge. The
effect of the changes in fair value of the derivatives and, in certain cases,
the hedged items are to be reflected in either the consolidated statements of
income or as a component of other comprehensive income, based upon the resulting
designation. As issued, SFAS No. 133 was effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 1999. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities--Deferral of the Effective Date of
FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS No. 137 defers the effective date of SFAS No. 133
for one year to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. In June 2000, the
FASB issued Statement No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments
and Certain Hedging Activities--an Amendment to FASB Statement No. 133". The
Company expects that the adoption of these statements will not have a material
effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, taken as a whole.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
In September 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities," which
replaces SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial
Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities". SFAS No. 140 revises the standards
for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of financial assets and
collateral and requires certain disclosures, but carries over most of the
provisions of SFAS No. 125. SFAS No. 140 is effective for transfers and
servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities occurring after
March 31, 2001 and is effective for recognition and reclassification of
collateral and for disclosures relating to securitization transactions and
collateral for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2000. The Company has not
yet determined the impact of this statement on the Company's Consolidated
Financial Statements, taken as a whole.
NOTE 2: RECENT EVENTS
On October 23, 2000, the stockholders of PWG adopted the Agreement and Plan of
Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of July 12, 2000, by and among PWG,
UBS AG ("UBS") and a subsidiary of UBS, pursuant to which PWG will merge with
and into that subsidiary. Under the terms of the agreement, PWG's stockholders
will have the right to elect to receive either $73.50 in cash or 0.4954 of an
ordinary share of UBS AG stock for each share of PWG's common stock, $1 par
value ("common stock") that they own. The percentage of PWG's common stock that
will be converted into the right to receive UBS AG stock is fixed at 50 percent.
Adjustments to elections may therefore be necessary so that, in the aggregate,
50 percent of the shares of PWG's common stock is converted into the right to
receive UBS AG stock, and 50 percent is converted into the right to receive
cash. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in November of 2000, is
subject to customary closing conditions, including certain regulatory approvals.
NOTE 3: MERGER WITH J.C. BRADFORD
On June 9, 2000, the Company completed its merger with J.C. Bradford & Co.
L.L.C. ("J.C. Bradford"), a leading privately-held brokerage firm in the
Southeastern U.S., for approximately $622,000 in cash. The merger was accounted
for as a purchase and, accordingly, the excess of the purchase cost over the
fair value of the net assets acquired of approximately $185,000, resulted in the
Company recording $560,000 in goodwill, which is being amortized over 25 years
on a straight-line basis. The consolidated financial statements of the Company
include the results of J.C. Bradford from the closing date. As a result of the
merger, in the second quarter of 2000, the Company recorded after-tax costs of
approximately $18,800 ($30,000 pre-tax) relating primarily to the elimination of
the Company's duplicate facilities, severance and other costs.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
NOTE 4: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS OWNED AND SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED
At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, financial instruments owned and
financial instruments sold, not yet purchased consisted of the following:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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Financial instruments owned:
U.S. government and agencies......................... $ 7,724,521 $ 5,864,331
Mortgages and mortgage-backed........................ 10,426,454 9,012,415
Corporate debt....................................... 671,925 1,875,361
Commercial paper and other short-term debt........... 1,890,638 1,744,036
Equities and other................................... 2,363,490 2,030,986
State and municipals................................. 716,912 617,701
----------- -----------
$23,793,940 $21,144,830
=========== ===========
Financial instruments sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government and agencies......................... $ 2,768,820 $ 5,804,259
Mortgages and mortgage-backed........................ 145,255 123,049
Corporate debt....................................... 283,084 785,890
Equities............................................. 257,343 348,485
State and municipals................................. 13,264 37,525
----------- -----------
$ 3,467,766 $ 7,099,208
=========== ===========
NOTE 5: LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
Long-term borrowings at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 consisted of
the following:
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2000 1999
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U.S. Dollar-Denominated:
Fixed Rate Notes........................................ $2,607,009 $2,757,851
Fixed Rate Subordinated Notes........................... 174,831 174,765
Medium-Term Senior Notes................................ 1,950,850 2,143,010
Medium-Term Subordinated Notes.......................... 84,200 148,200
Other................................................... 10,044 --
Non-U.S. Dollar-Denominated:
Medium-Term Notes....................................... 116,550 --
---------- ----------
$4,943,484 $5,223,826
========== ==========
At September 30, 2000, interest rates on the U.S. dollar-denominated fixed rate
notes and fixed rate subordinated notes ranged from 6.25 percent to 9.25 percent
and the weighted-average interest rate was 7.19 percent. Interest on the notes
is payable semi-annually. The fixed rate notes and fixed rate subordinated notes
outstanding at September 30, 2000 had an average maturity of 5.3 years.
At September 30, 2000, the Company had outstanding U.S. dollar-denominated fixed
rate Medium-Term Notes of $1,071,100 and variable rate Medium-Term Notes of
$963,950. The Medium-Term Notes outstanding at September 30, 2000 had an average
maturity of 4.2 years and a weighted-average interest rate of 5.97 percent.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
At September 30, 2000, the Non-U.S. dollar-denominated Medium-Term Notes
outstanding had a weighted-average interest rate of 1.18 percent and an average
maturity of 2.16 years.
In 2000, the Company issued to certain employees, 6.25% Convertible Debentures
due 2007 (the "Debentures"). The Debentures were initially convertible, at the
option of the holders beginning on January 20, 2003, into 1,931,250 shares of
Convertible Preferred Stock, which were then convertible into 1,931,250 shares
of common stock of the Company.
As a result of the Company entering into the Merger Agreement, the Debentures
became convertible effective upon the adoption by the stockholders of the
Company of the Merger Agreement, which occurred on October 23, 2000. Pursuant to
their terms, on October 16, 2000, the Company called for redemption on October
23, 2000 all of the outstanding Debentures. All outstanding Debentures were
converted into common stock.
At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the fair values of long-term
borrowings were $4,924,528 and $5,140,331, respectively, as compared to the
carrying amounts of $4,943,484 and $5,223,826, respectively. The estimated fair
value of long-term borrowings is based upon quoted market prices for the same or
similar issues and pricing models. However, for substantially all of its fixed
rate debt, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to convert its
fixed rate payments into floating rate payments.
The net fair values of the interest rate swaps were $61,739 and $127,097 payable
at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively. The fair value of
interest rate swaps used to hedge the Company's long-term borrowings is based
upon the amounts the Company would receive or pay to terminate the agreements,
taking into account current interest rates.
The carrying amounts of the interest rate swap agreements included in the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition at September
30, 2000 and December 31, 1999 were net receivables of $4,780 and $12,075,
respectively. See Note 7 for further discussion of interest rate swap agreements
used for hedging purposes.
NOTE 6: CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS
PWI, a registered broker-dealer, is subject to the Securities and Exchange
Commission Uniform Net Capital Rule and New York Stock Exchange Growth and
Business Reduction capital requirements. Under the method of computing capital
requirements adopted by PWI, minimum net capital shall not be less than 2
percent of combined aggregate debit items arising from client transactions, plus
excess margin collected on securities purchased under agreements to resell, as
defined. A reduction of business is required if net capital is less than 4
percent of such aggregate debit items. Business may not be expanded if net
capital is less than 5 percent of such aggregate debit items. As of September
30, 2000, PWI's net capital of $1,608,364 was 10.1 percent of aggregate debit
items and its net capital in excess of the minimum required was $1,281,410.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
NOTE 7: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK
Held or Issued for Trading Purposes
Set forth below are the gross contract or notional amounts of the Company's
outstanding off-balance-sheet derivative and other financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes. These amounts are not reflected in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and are indicative only of the
volume of activity at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999. They do not
represent amounts subject to market risks, and in many cases, limit the
Company's overall exposure to market losses by hedging other on- and
off-balance-sheet transactions.
NOTIONAL OR CONTRACT AMOUNT
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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PURCHASES SALES PURCHASES SALES
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and
options written and purchased........ $18,963,831 $26,909,451 $14,417,186 $17,540,786
Foreign currency forward contracts,
futures contracts, and options
written and purchased................ 2,119,724 2,133,310 1,380,925 1,373,981
Equity securities contracts including
stock index futures, forwards, and
options written and purchased........ 184,066 271,879 144,034 239,682
Other fixed income securities contracts
including futures, forwards, and
options written and purchased........ 1,742,936 4,252,001 3,557,193 5,538,887
Interest rate swaps and caps........... 1,850,008 3,643,008 1,688,762 419,989
Set forth below are the fair values of derivative financial instruments held or
issued for trading purposes as of September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999. The
fair value amounts are netted by counterparty when specific conditions are met.
FAIR VALUE AT FAIR VALUE AT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and options
written and purchased............................ $88,571 $105,027 $159,228 $114,838
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and purchased..... 20,304 17,001 20,274 20,158
Equity securities contracts including stock index
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased........................................ 16,074 16,246 152,024 48,835
Other fixed income securities contracts including
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased........................................ 2,100 378 29,584 20,177
Interest rate swaps and caps....................... 20,022 46,841 31,569 11,087
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Set forth below are the average fair values of derivative financial instruments
held or issued for trading purposes for the three months ended September 30,
2000 and the twelve months ended December 31, 1999. The average fair value is
based on the average of the month-end balances during the periods indicated.
AVERAGE FAIR VALUE AVERAGE FAIR VALUE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 DECEMBER 31, 1999
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ASSETS LIABILITIES ASSETS LIABILITIES
------- ----------- -------- -----------
Mortgage-backed forward contracts and options written
and purchased...................................... $65,054 $69,284 $171,113 $163,954
Foreign currency forward contracts, futures
contracts, and options written and purchased....... 25,445 25,016 22,549 22,377
Equity securities contracts including stock index
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased.......................................... 60,256 19,098 63,624 40,321
Other fixed income securities contracts including
futures, forwards, and options written and
purchased.......................................... 3,686 23 11,932 49,800
Interest rate swaps and caps......................... 19,871 43,877 18,593 6,754
The Company also sells securities, at predetermined prices, which have not yet
been purchased. The Company is exposed to market risk since to satisfy the
obligation, the Company must acquire the securities at market prices, which may
exceed the values reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Financial Condition.
The off-balance-sheet derivative trading transactions are generally short-term.
At September 30, 2000 substantially all of the off-balance-sheet trading-related
derivative and other financial instruments had remaining maturities of less than
one year.
The Company's risk of loss in the event of counterparty default is limited to
the current fair value or the replacement cost on contracts in which the Company
has recorded an unrealized gain. These amounts are reflected as assets on the
Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition and amounted
to $147,071 and $392,679 at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999,
respectively. Options written do not expose the Company to credit risk since
they do not obligate the counterparty to perform. Transactions in futures
contracts are conducted through regulated exchanges which have margin
requirements, and are settled in cash on a daily basis, thereby minimizing
credit risk.
The following table summarizes the Company's principal transactions revenues by
business activity for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2000
and 1999. Principal transactions revenues include realized and unrealized gains
and losses on trading positions and principal investing activities, including
hedges. In assessing the profitability of its trading activities, the Company
views net interest and principal transactions revenues in the aggregate.
PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS REVENUES
-----------------------------------------
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
-------- -------- -------- --------
Taxable fixed income (includes futures, forwards,
options contracts and other securities)......... $ 64,685 $ 72,228 $184,357 $404,278
Equities (includes stock index futures, forwards
and options contracts).......................... 179,232 119,968 458,037 312,299
Municipals (includes futures and options
contracts)...................................... 44,014 43,718 136,254 113,391
-------- -------- -------- --------
$287,931 $235,914 $778,648 $829,968
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Held or Issued for Purposes Other Than Trading
The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage the interest
rate characteristics of its assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999, the Company had outstanding interest rate swap agreements
with commercial banks with notional amounts of $3,706,010 and $4,206,010,
respectively. These agreements effectively converted substantially all of the
Company's fixed rate debt at September 30, 2000 into floating rate debt. The
interest rate swap agreements entered into have had the effect of increasing net
interest expense on the Company's fixed rate debt by $7,737 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000, and decreasing net interest expense by $20,370 for the
nine months ended September 30, 1999. The Company had no deferred gains or
losses related to terminated swap agreements on the Company's long-term
borrowings at September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999. The Company is subject
to market risk as interest rates fluctuate. The interest rate swaps contain
credit risk to the extent the Company is in a receivable or gain position and
the counterparty defaults. However, the counterparties to the agreements
generally are large financial institutions, and the Company has not experienced
defaults in the past, and management does not anticipate any counterparty
defaults in the foreseeable future. See Note 5 for further discussion of
interest rate swap agreements used for hedging purposes.
NOTE 8: RISK MANAGEMENT
Transactions involving derivative and non-derivative financial instruments
involve varying degrees of both market and credit risk. The Company monitors its
exposure to market and credit risk on a daily basis and through a variety of
financial, security position and credit exposure reporting and control
procedures.
Market Risk
Market risk is the potential change in value of the financial instrument caused
by unfavorable changes in interest rates, equity prices, and foreign currency
exchange rates. The Company has a variety of methods to monitor its market risk
profile. The senior management of each business group is responsible for
reviewing trading positions, exposures, profits and losses, and trading
strategies. The Company also has an independent risk management group which
reviews the Company's risk profile and aids in setting and monitoring risk
management policies of the Company, including monitoring adherence to the
established limits, performing market risk modeling, and reviewing trading
positions and hedging strategies. The Asset/Liability Management Committee,
comprised of senior corporate and business group managers, is responsible for
establishing trading position and exposure limits.
Market risk modeling is based on estimating loss exposure through sensitivity
testing. These results are compared to established limits, and exceptions are
subject to review and approval by senior management. Other market risk control
procedures include monitoring inventory agings, reviewing traders' marks and
holding regular meetings between the senior management of the business groups
and the risk management group.
Credit Risk in Proprietary Transactions
Counterparties to the Company's proprietary trading, hedging, financing and
arbitrage activities are primarily financial institutions, including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds and insurance companies. Credit losses
could arise should counterparties fail to perform and the value of any
collateral proves inadequate. The Company manages credit risk by monitoring net
exposure to individual counterparties on a daily basis, monitoring credit limits
and requiring additional collateral where appropriate.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
Derivative credit exposures are calculated, aggregated and compared to
established limits by the credit department. Credit reserve requirements are
determined by senior management in conjunction with the Company's continuous
credit monitoring procedures. Historically, reserve requirements arising from
instruments with off-balance-sheet risk have not been material.
Receivables and payables with brokers and dealers, agreements to resell and
repurchase securities, and securities borrowed and loaned are generally
collateralized by cash, government and government-agency securities, and letters
of credit. The market value of the initial collateral received approximates or
is greater than the contract value. Additional collateral is requested when
considered necessary. The Company may pledge clients' margined securities as
collateral in support of securities loaned and bank loans, as well as to satisfy
margin requirements at clearing organizations. The amounts loaned or pledged are
limited to the extent permitted by applicable margin regulations. Should the
counterparty fail to return the clients' securities, the Company may be required
to replace them at prevailing market prices. At September 30, 2000, the market
value of client securities loaned to other brokers approximated the amounts due
or collateral obtained.
Credit Risk in Client Activities
Client transactions are entered on either a cash or margin basis. In a margin
transaction, the Company extends credit to a client for the purchase of
securities, using the securities purchased and/or other securities in the
client's account as collateral for amounts loaned. Receivables from customers
are substantially collateralized by customer securities. Amounts loaned are
limited by margin regulations of the Federal Reserve Board and other regulatory
authorities and are subject to the Company's credit review and daily monitoring
procedures. Market declines could, however, reduce the value of any collateral
below the principal amount loaned, plus accrued interest, before the collateral
can be sold.
Client transactions include positions in commodities and financial futures,
trading liabilities and written options. The risk to the Company's clients in
these transactions can be substantial, principally due to price volatility which
can reduce the clients' ability to meet their obligations. Margin deposit
requirements pertaining to commodity futures and exchange-traded options
transactions are generally lower than those for exchange-traded securities. To
the extent clients are unable to meet their commitments to the Company and
margin deposits are insufficient to cover outstanding liabilities, the Company
may take market action and credit losses could be realized.
Client trades are recorded on a settlement date basis. Should either the client
or broker fail to perform, the Company may be required to complete the
transaction at prevailing market prices. Trades pending at September 30, 2000
were settled without material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of credit risk that arise from financial instruments (whether
on-or off-balance-sheet) exist for groups of counterparties when they have
similar economic characteristics that would cause their ability to meet
obligations to be similarly affected by economic, industry or geographic
factors. As a major securities firm, the Company engages in underwriting and
other financing activities with a broad range of clients, including other
financial institutions, municipalities, governments, financing companies, and
commercial real estate investors and operators. These activities could result in
concentrations of credit risk with a particular counterparty, or group of
counterparties operating in a particular geographic area or engaged in business
in a particular industry. The Company seeks to control its credit risk and the
potential for risk concentration through a variety of reporting and control
procedures described above.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
The Company's most significant industry concentration, which arises within its
normal course of business activities, is financial institutions including banks,
brokers and dealers, investment funds, and insurance companies.
NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company was contingently liable
under unsecured letters of credit totaling $298,498 and $139,156, respectively,
which approximated fair value. At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999
certain of the Company's subsidiaries were contingently liable as issuer of
approximately $45,000 of notes payable to managing general partners of various
limited partnerships pursuant to certain partnership agreements. In addition, as
part of the 1995 limited partnership settlements, the Company has agreed, under
certain circumstances, to provide to class members additional consideration
including assignment of fees the Company is entitled to receive from certain
partnerships. In the opinion of management, these contingencies will not have a
material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements,
taken as a whole.
In meeting the financing needs of certain of its clients, the Company may also
issue standby letters of credit which are collateralized by customer margin
securities. At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company had
outstanding $182,712 and $101,400, respectively, of such standby letters of
credit. At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, securities with fair value
of $2,416,428 and $2,536,073, respectively, had been loaned or pledged as
collateral for securities borrowed of approximately equal fair value.
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into when-issued
transactions, underwriting and other commitments. Also, at September 30, 2000
and December 31, 1999, the Company had commitments of $1,176,781 and $858,122,
respectively, consisting of secured credit lines to real estate operators,
mortgage and asset-backed originators, and commitments to investment
partnerships, in certain of which key employees are limited partners. Settlement
of these transactions at September 30, 2000 would not have had a material impact
on the Company's consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole.
The Company has been named as defendant in numerous legal actions in the
ordinary course of business. While the outcome of such matters cannot be
predicted with certainty, in the opinion of management of the Company, after
consultation with various counsel handling such matters, these actions will be
resolved with no material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial
statements, taken as a whole.
NOTE 10: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." Comprehensive income combines net income and certain
items that directly affect stockholders' equity, such as foreign currency
translation adjustments. The components of comprehensive income for the three
months and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 were as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
-------------------- --------------------
2000 1999 2000 1999
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income.......................... $135,769 $138,202 $439,624 $462,305
Foreign currency translation
adjustment........................ (1,177) 2,046 (4,455) (885)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total comprehensive income.......... $134,592 $140,248 $435,169 $461,420
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
NOTE 11: EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share are computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128,
"Earnings Per Share." Basic earnings per share excludes the dilutive effects of
options and convertible securities and is calculated by dividing income
available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects all potentially
dilutive securities.
Set forth below is the reconciliation of net income applicable to common shares
and weighted-average common and common equivalent shares of the basic and
diluted earnings per common share computations:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NUMERATOR:
Net income.............. $ 135,769 $ 138,202 $ 439,624 $ 462,305
Preferred stock
dividends............. -- (5,949) -- (17,847)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income applicable to
common shares for
basic earnings per
share................. 135,769 132,253 439,624 444,458
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Net income applicable to
common shares for
diluted earnings per
share................. $ 135,769 $ 132,253 $ 439,624 $ 444,458
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DENOMINATOR:
Weighted-average common
shares for basic
earnings per share.... 148,019,200 145,633,697 146,143,267 145,583,134
Weighted-average effect
of dilutive employee
stock options and
awards................ 11,891,913 8,223,806 8,957,061 8,523,851
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Weighted-average common
and common equivalent
shares for diluted
earnings per share.... 159,911,113 153,857,503 155,100,328 154,106,985
============ ============ ============ ============
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic................... $ 0.92 $ 0.91 $ 3.01 $ 3.05
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Diluted................. $ 0.85 $ 0.86 $ 2.83 $ 2.88
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Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Company's various Stock Option and
Award Plans which provide for the granting to officers and other key employees
nonqualified stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and
other stock based awards (the "Awards"), effective October 23, 2000, the date
the shareholders of the Company approved the Merger Agreement, the Awards that
were previously unvested or restricted became fully vested and no longer subject
to restrictions on sales and transfers.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED)
NOTE 12: SEGMENT REPORTING DATA
The Company offers a wide variety of products and services, primarily those of a
full service domestic broker-dealer to a domestic market, through its two
operating segments: Individual and Institutional. The Individual segment offers
brokerage services and products (such as the purchase and sale of securities,
insurance annuity contracts, mutual funds, wrap fee products, and margin and
securities lending), asset management and other investment advisory and
portfolio management products and services, and execution and clearing services
for transactions originated by individual investors. The Institutional segment
principally includes capital market products and services (such as the placing
of securities and other financial instruments for -- and the execution of trades
on behalf of -- institutional clients, investment banking services such as the
underwriting of debt and equity securities, and mergers and acquisitions
advisory services).
Segment revenues and expenses in the table below consist of those that are
directly attributable to the segment under which they are reported, combined
with segment amounts based on Company allocation methodologies (for example,
allocating a portion of investment banking revenues to the Individual segment;
relative utilization of the Company's square footage for certain cost
allocations).
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
---------- ------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total revenues....... $1,556,834 $ 888,412 $2,445,246 $1,167,330 $ 692,862 $1,860,192
Net revenues......... 1,204,463 238,216 1,442,679 1,010,919 226,248 1,237,167
Income before taxes
and minority
interest........... 171,842 48,358 220,200 186,513 39,472 225,985
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
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INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL INDIVIDUAL INSTITUTIONAL TOTAL
---------- ------------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ----------
Total revenues....... $4,449,646 $2,717,147 $7,166,793 $3,407,685 $2,346,795 $5,754,480
Net revenues......... 3,598,490 852,466 4,450,956 2,946,050 953,915 3,899,965
Income before taxes
and minority
interest........... 570,086 152,403 722,489 491,386 269,285 760,671
Total assets for the Individual and Institutional segments were $30,141,208 and
$37,307,059, respectively, at September 30, 2000 and $21,828,324 and
$39,784,052, respectively at December 31, 1999.
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THIRD QUARTER
2000 REPORT.
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UBS GROUP
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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INCOME STATEMENT KEY FIGURES
Operating income 8,545 9,200 6,534 (7) 31 27,102 21,636
Operating expenses 5,842 6,548 4,921 (11) 19 18,839 14,992
Operating profit before tax 2,703 2,652 1,613 2 68 8,263 6,644
Net profit 2,075 2,052 1,225 1 69 6,343 5,084
Cost / income ratio (%) 2 69.5 72.8 72.3 70.1 66.5
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 2, 3 68.0 71.4 71.1 68.6 65.4
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PER SHARE DATA (CHF)
Basic earnings per share 4, 7 5.15 5.24 3.07 (2) 68 16.05 12.48
Basic earnings per share before goodwill 3, 4, 7 5.46 5.57 3.27 (2) 67 17.07 13.10
Diluted earnings per share 4, 7 5.09 5.19 3.05 (2) 67 15.88 12.38
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill 3, 4, 7 5.40 5.51 3.26 (2) 66 16.88 13.00
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RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (%)
Return on shareholders' equity 5 26.9 23.0
Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill 3, 5 28.6 24.2
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% change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 1 30.6.00 31.12.99
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BALANCE SHEET KEY FIGURES
Total assets 1,010,233 946,307 898,888 7 12
Shareholders' equity 36,928 31,876 30,608 16 21
Market capitalization 95,053 98,797 92,642
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BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
Tier 1 (%) 11.7 12.1 10.6
Total BIS (%) 15.4 15.9 14.5
Risk-weighted assets 276,837 264,706 273,107
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TOTAL ASSETS UNDER
MANAGEMENT (CHF BILLION) 1,746 1,711 1,744 2 0
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HEADCOUNT (FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS) 6 48,099 47,744 49,058 1 (2)
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LONG-TERM RATINGS
Moody's, New York Aa1 Aa1 Aa1
Fitch/IBCA, London AAA AAA AAA
Standard & Poor's, New York AA+ AA+ AA+
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EARNINGS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Operating income 8,545 9,200 6,508 (7) 31 27,102 19,810
Operating expenses 5,842 6,348 4,921 (8) 19 18,639 14,992
Operating profit before tax 2,703 2,852 1,587 (5) 70 8,463 4,818
Net profit 2,075 2,207 1,202 (6) 73 6,498 3,606
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Cost / income ratio before
goodwill (%) 2, 3 68.0 69.2 71.4 67.9 71.1
Basic earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) 3, 4, 7 5.46 5.97 3.22 (9) 70 17.46 9.47
Diluted earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) 3, 4, 7 5.40 5.90 3.20 (8) 69 17.27 9.40
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Return on shareholders' equity before
goodwill (%) 3, 5 29.1 18.8
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2
Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss expense. 3 The
amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets are excluded from
the calculation. 4 For EPS calculation, see Note 8 to the Financial Statements.
5 Annualized net profit / average shareholders' equity excluding dividends. 6
The Group headcount does not include the Klinik Hirslanden AG headcount of
1,859, 1,885 and 1,853 for 30 September 2000, 30 June 2000 and 31 December 1999,
respectively. 7 1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split,
effective 8 May 2000.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Shareholders' Letter 2
Group Review 4
Developments in Financial Disclosure at UBS 11
UBS Switzerland 12
UBS Asset Management 19
UBS Warburg 24
Corporate Center 34
Financial Statements
UBS Group Income Statement 35
UBS Group Balance Sheet 36
UBS Group Statement of Changes in Equity 37
UBS Group Statement of Cash Flows 38
Notes to the Financial Statements 39
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SHAREHOLDERS' LETTER
28 NOVEMBER 2000
SHAREHOLDERS' LETTER
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS,
On 23 October 2000, PaineWebber shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger
between PaineWebber and UBS. This followed the near unanimous approval by UBS
shareholders on 7 September 2000 of the capital increase for use in the merger.
We were extremely pleased that such a substantial majority of PaineWebber and
UBS shareholders endorsed the merger, giving their vote of confidence in our
plans to create a pre-eminent global investment services firm. The merger was
formally completed on 3 November 2000.
PaineWebber's leading position with affluent clients in the US and its
success in using technology to support client relationships provide exciting
growth opportunities for UBS.
PaineWebber's management, products and services are world class and will
help UBS to build a top-tier global private client business. PaineWebber
complements the existing US strengths and client base of UBS Warburg's
institutional business, adding particular skills in US equity research and
specialized fixed income products. It also provides UBS Warburg with a
completely new distribution channel to US investors, giving it access to a
uniquely balanced network of private and institutional investors worldwide. UBS
Warburg, meanwhile, will provide truly global investment banking content for
PaineWebber to supply to an increasingly demanding private client base, and give
PaineWebber the backing of a very strong balance sheet and an excellent credit
rating.
The integration of PaineWebber and UBS Warburg is proceeding well, with full
business integration of the capital markets activities due to be completed in
early December 2000, and the integration of the UBS Warburg Private Clients
business into PaineWebber's management structure already almost complete.
The reception of the merger by PaineWebber staff has been overwhelmingly
positive with no increase in staff turnover in the period around the merger and
the vast majority of PaineWebber option holders now established as UBS options
holders.
We look forward to PaineWebber's continuing success as a growth firm in a
growth industry.
THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
We reported preliminary third quarter results on 26 October, in order to provide
additional transparency for investors before the closing of the PaineWebber
merger. You will therefore already know that UBS has produced another very
successful result this quarter, with a net profit after tax of CHF 2,075
million. This represents continuing strong growth of 73% over third quarter
1999, once the effect of one-off gains is stripped out. In the first three
quarters of this year we have already made 39% more adjusted net profit after
tax than we did in the whole of 1999.
The development of assets under management during the quarter was
encouraging, with improvement in net new money across all Business Groups and
positive investment performance.
Adjusted for divestments and one-off provisions, and before goodwill
amortization, the Group's annualized return on equity for the first nine months
of this year increased to 29.1%, from 18.8% in the same period of 1999. Adjusted
basic earnings per share for third quarter 2000 increased 70% to CHF 5.46 from
CHF 3.22 in third quarter 1999. The adjusted pre-goodwill cost/income ratio of
68.0% is significantly below the 71.4% recorded in the same quarter last year,
and a slight improvement over the second quarter this year.
BUSINESS GROUP HIGHLIGHTS
UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit continued a very
good year, reporting profits before tax more than double those achieved in the
same quarter last year. The strength of our secondary markets franchise and
relatively small exposure to the telecoms, media and technology sectors ensured
that whilst earnings fell somewhat from second quarter 2000 in line with market
conditions, the effect was less than for the investment banking and securities
industry in general.
The continued enhancement of our clients' experience of UBS through
e-banking, combined with successful cost reduction through our Strategic
Projects Portfolio contributed to another very good result for the Private and
Corporate Clients business unit, only slightly behind the last two record
quarters.
Private Banking continued its improved performance with earnings increasing
very slightly from second quarter 2000, but up 22% from a year ago. Net new
money was slightly positive, reflecting continued focus on this key growth
driver.
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SHAREHOLDERS' LETTER
28 NOVEMBER 2000
A PERSONAL NOTE FROM THE CHAIRMAN
AS YOU MIGHT BE AWARE, I HAVE DECIDED TO STEP DOWN FROM MY FUNCTION AS CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IN APRIL 2001.
I CONSIDER THIS TO BE THE RIGHT MOMENT. WE HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE
MERGER BETWEEN UNION BANK OF SWITZERLAND AND SWISS BANK CORPORATION. THE
BUSINESS GROUPS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES HAVE BEEN REDESIGNED. WE
RECENTLY COMPLETED THE MERGER OF PAINEWEBBER INTO OUR GROUP. UBS IS IN GOOD
FINANCIAL HEALTH.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL SUBMIT THE ELECTION OF MARCEL OSPEL, CURRENTLY GROUP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOR YOUR APPROVAL AT THE AGM OF 26 APRIL 2001, AND WILL
THEN APPOINT HIM AS CHAIRMAN. LUQMAN ARNOLD, CURRENTLY GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL
OFFICER, HAS BEEN ELECTED TO BECOME THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE GROUP EXECUTIVE
BOARD, ADDING THIS NEW ROLE TO HIS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GROUP'S FINANCE AND
RISK FUNCTIONS.
A NEW TOP-MANAGEMENT TEAM IS READY, AND I AM RELAXED AND CONFIDENT ABOUT HANDING
OVER FULL RESPONSIBILITY TO THE YOUNGER GENERATION. PLEASE JOIN ME AND THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS IN WISHING MARCEL OSPEL AND LUQMAN ARNOLD SUCCESS AND LUCK IN THEIR
NEW FUNCTIONS.
ALEX KRAUER
SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION PLANS
On 11 October, we announced plans for changes in the senior management of UBS
which will take effect after the Annual General Meeting in April next year.
Details are in the note which you will find opposite.
At the Annual General Meeting in April you will also be asked to approve the
election of three other new members of the Board of Directors. The British,
Dutch and American candidates will help accurately reflect at Board level UBS's
international culture and global reach. The three candidates are: Sir Peter
Davis, CEO of J. Sainsbury plc; Johannes Antonie de Gier, former Chairman and
CEO of Warburg Dillon Read; and Lawrence Allen Weinbach, Chairman and CEO of
Unisys Corporation.
UBS AG
/s/ Alex Krauer
Alex Krauer
Chairman of the Board of Directors
OUTLOOK
We are pleased to have been able to report strong results so far this year and
to have maintained this performance through the recent more mixed market
conditions. The fourth quarter is normally the quietest part of the year in most
of our businesses, and we expect this year to be no exception. In addition, we
expect a one-off impact from PaineWebber integration and restructuring costs.
Nevertheless, we are confident that we can complete 2000 in robust form and that
we are excellently positioned for further success in 2001.
The history of our bank has been one of forging new partnerships and
learning from the cultures and skills of new colleagues. As an organization we
are naturally excited about change and the PaineWebber merger makes next year
one of our most eagerly anticipated.
/s/ Marcel Ospel
Marcel Ospel
Group Chief Executive Officer
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GROUP REVIEW
[RoE 1 ANNUALIZED BAR CHART]
[BASIC ADJUSTED EPS 2,3 (CHF) BAR CHART]
[COST/INCOME RATIO 2 BAR CHART]
[NET NEW MONEY, PRIVATE BANKING AND PRIVATE CLIENTS (CHF bn) BAR GRAPH]
1 Annualized, before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant
financial events.
2 Before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant financial events.
3 1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8
May 2000.
UBS GROUP PERFORMANCE AGAINST TARGETS
For the period 9M2000 6M2000 9M1999 1
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RoE (%, ANNUALIZED)
as reported 26.9 29.5 23.0
before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant financial
events 3, 4 29.1 31.9 18.8
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For the quarter ended 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1
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BASIC EPS (CHF) 2
as reported 5.15 5.24 3.07
before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant financial
events 3, 4 5.46 5.97 3.22
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COST / INCOME RATIO (%)
as reported 69.5 72.8 72.3
before goodwill amortization and adjusted for significant financial
events 3, 4 68.0 69.2 71.4
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT NET NEW
MONEY 5
CHF billion 30.9.00 30.6.00 % change 3Q00
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UBS GROUP 1,746 1,711 2
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UBS SWITZERLAND
Private and Corporate Clients 440 439 0 1
Private Banking 707 683 4 1
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UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Institutional Asset Management 6 528 525 1 (9)
Investment Funds / GAM 227 225 1 0
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UBS Warburg
Private Clients 44 37 19 8
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 1999
share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May
2000. 3 The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets are
excluded from the calculation. 4 Significant financial events are excluded from
the calculation. 5 Excludes interest and dividend income. 6 Includes
non-institutional assets also reported in the Investment Funds / GAM business
unit.
GROUP TARGETS
UBS focuses on four key performance targets, designed to ensure that we deliver
continually improving returns to our shareholders. Our performance against these
targets has continued to be very good this quarter. Adjusted for significant
financial events, our annualized pre-goodwill return on equity for the first
nine months of 2000 is 29.1%, once again well above our target range of 15-20%.
Pre-goodwill earnings per share grew 70% over third quarter 1999, adjusted for
one-off gains, clearly beating our double-digit growth target. The cost/income
ratio is also well below that of third quarter 1999 and slightly lower than
second quarter 2000. Net new money in both the private banking units was
positive this quarter, although the volatility in the quarter-on-quarter net new
money trend in the Private Clients business unit reflects its relatively early
stage of business development.
SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
There were no significant financial events in third quarter 2000. Second quarter
2000 included an additional and final provision of CHF 200 million before tax in
respect of the US Global Settlement regarding World War II related claims. Third
quarter 1999 included a capital gain of CHF 26 million before tax relating to
our residual holding in Long Term Capital Management.
RESULTS SUMMARY
Excellent third quarter results, with net profit after taxes and minority
interests of CHF 2,075 million, demonstrate continued strong profitability.
Group net profit after tax and minority interests has now been above CHF 2
billion for a third straight quarter and is up 73% compared to third quarter
1999, on an adjusted basis.
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SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
Quarter ended Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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OPERATING INCOME AS REPORTED 8,545 9,200 6,534 27,102 21,636
Julius Baer registered shares divestment 110
International Global Trade Finance divestment 200
Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt divestment 1,490
LTCM gain 26 26
ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME 8,545 9,200 6,508 27,102 19,810
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OPERATING EXPENSES AS REPORTED 5,842 6,548 4,921 18,839 14,992
US Global Settlement provision 200 200
ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES 5,842 6,348 4,921 18,639 14,992
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ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND
MINORITY INTERESTS 2,703 2,852 1,587 8,463 4,818
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Tax expense 621 591 374 1,878 1,525
Tax effect of significant financial events 45 (3) 45 (348)
Minority interests (7) (9) (14) (42) (35)
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ADJUSTED NET PROFIT 2,075 2,207 1,202 6,498 3,606
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Year-to-date adjusted net profit after tax of CHF 6,498 million represents
an increase of 80% over the first nine months of 1999, and already exceeds the
adjusted 1999 full-year results by 39%.
Net interest income before credit loss expense increased 30% over third
quarter 1999 to CHF 1,831 million. Higher interest rates increased the cost of
medium and long term debt, but also helped to increase net income from lending
to clients and banks. Trading-related net interest income was up 24% over third
quarter 1999.
Net fee and commission income was CHF 3,865 million in third quarter 2000,
an increase of 26% over third quarter 1999. Brokerage fees reflected higher
levels of client activity in UBS Switzerland and busier markets, rising 36% from
the same period last year. Underwriting fees were up 65% thanks to another
strong performance in equity underwriting, and Corporate finance fees also
increased 71%, with strong results worldwide. Portfolio and other management and
advisory fees increased CHF 81 million compared to second quarter 2000, chiefly
as a result of the performance of the new O'Connor business, and were up nearly
50% from the same quarter last year, due to O'Connor and the acquisition of GAM
in fourth quarter 1999. The 34% increase in Investment fund fees since third
quarter 1999 reflects the addition of GAM, increased fund assets and a greater
proportion of client money invested in higher margin equity funds.
Net trading income was CHF 2,368 million in third quarter 2000, 13% up on
the same quarter last year, as a result of increased global market activity and
the strong client-driven performance of UBS Warburg. Equity trading revenues are
well ahead of this time last year, but when combined with dividend income fell
in comparison to second quarter 2000, reflecting the usual seasonal reduction in
market activity and trading opportunities experienced during the summer holiday
season.
The increase of CHF 100 million in Other income compared to third quarter
1999, is primarily due to the inclusion of income from Klinik Hirslanden, which
was not consolidated in the income statement at that time.
Total operating expenses increased 19% over third quarter last year to CHF
5,842 million. This is largely due to increased performance-related compensation
as revenues continue to exceed levels in 1999. Personnel expenses were down 11%
from last quarter, in line with slower revenues, but were 24% higher than in
third quarter 1999.
General and administrative expenses increased only 8% over third quarter
1999, to CHF 1,503 million, mainly due to currency movements and the impact of
the consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden. The underlying figure was roughly static
relative to third quarter last year, reflecting our continued efforts to control
non-revenue driven costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased 12% to CHF 476 million compared to
third quarter 1999, with increases in goodwill amortization due to the
acquisitions of Allegis and GAM.
UBS Group incurred a tax expense of CHF 621 million for third quarter 2000,
an effective tax rate of 23%.
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RESTRUCTURING PROVISION USED
Quarter ended
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CHF million Personnel IT Premises Other 30.9.00 30.6.00
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UBS Switzerland 38 7 0 0 45 54
Private and Corporate Clients 37 5 0 0 42 52
Private Banking 1 2 0 0 3 2
UBS Asset Management 5 0 0 0 5 1
UBS Warburg 0 0 0 0 0 0
Corporate Center 2 0 29 0 31 18
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GROUP TOTAL 45 7 29 0 81 73
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Initial restructuring provision in 1997 7,000
Additional provision in 1999 300
Used in 1998 4,027
Used in 1999 1,844
Used in 2000 272
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Total used through 30.9.2000 6,143
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RESTRUCTURING PROVISION REMAINING AT 30.9.2000 1,157
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UBS/SBC MERGER RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
Of the CHF 7,300 million restructuring provision relating to the 1998 merger
between Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, CHF 81 million was
used in third quarter 2000, leaving CHF 1,157 million still to be used. As in
the second quarter, the main use of the provision this quarter related to
severance costs in Private and Corporate Clients and vacancy-related premises
costs in Corporate Center. UBS expects that the provision will be completely
utilized by the end of 2001.
The sale of Solothurner Bank to Baloise Insurance in August this year
represents the completion of UBS's compliance with the sale of business
conditions set by the Swiss Competition Commission as a result of the merger.
The sale was completed on 19 October 2000, and will be reflected in fourth
quarter results.
CREDIT RISK
During third quarter 2000, UBS realized a write-back of credit loss expenses of
CHF 142 million, compared to a write-back of CHF 208 million in the second
quarter 2000. This is the result of a continued improvement in the quality of
our Swiss loan portfolio and is in sharp contrast to the CHF 275 million of
credit loss expenses recorded in third quarter 1999.
In accordance with the trend in the previous quarter, the unprecedentedly
strong rebound of the Swiss economy, combined with UBS's disciplined credit
underwriting standards, enabled additional recoveries of previously established
loan loss provisions in the Swiss portfolio, which by far exceeded new
requirements. On the other hand, this positive scenario was partially offset by
the need for additional loan loss provisions in UBS Warburg's portfolio, in line
with trends in the international credit markets. The significant reduction in
the international loan portfolio achieved during the past two years, coupled
with the active use of credit derivatives and reluctance to engage in balance
sheet-led earnings growth, positions UBS well for the less positive credit
conditions expected outside Switzerland, notably in the US. In particular, in
line with its commitment to risk diversification, UBS's loan exposure to the
telecom sector is relatively small compared to many of our peers, representing
less than 2% of gross loans outstanding at 30 September 2000. The vast majority
of our telecom loan book is rated investment grade.
The further improvement in UBS's credit risk portfolio is also evident in
the reduction of non-performing loans by CHF 956 million, or 8%, during the
quarter. UBS's loan portfolio increased by CHF 11.4 billion over the quarter, to
CHF 282.4 billion. The increase of CHF 17.5 billion in the UBS Warburg
portfolio, principally as a result of zero risk-weighted money market and Group
treasury positions held by UBS Warburg, was partially offset by a decrease of
CHF 5.3 billion in UBS Switzerland, where the write-off and repayment of
impaired positions exceeded new business. The reduction in non-performing loans
combined with the increase in size of the overall portfolio means that the
non-performing loans to total loans ratio fell to
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ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS FOR CREDIT RISK
UBS Asset
CHF million UBS Switzerland Management UBS Warburg
As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.00 30.6.00
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Loans (gross) 195,000 200,252 463 411 86,654 69,200
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Impaired loans 1 15,209 16,658 -- -- 4,377 4,310
Allowances for impaired loans 8,505 9,267 -- -- 2,462 2,279
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Non-performing loans 9,319 10,270 -- -- 1,767 1,772
Allowances for non-performing loans 5,760 6,486 -- -- 1,389 1,383
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES FOR IMPAIRED AND
NON-PERFORMING LOANS 8,505 9,267 -- -- 2,462 2,279
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Other allowances and provisions
for credit and country risk 12 12 -- -- 878 826
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS 8,517 9,279 -- -- 3,340 3,105
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of which country allowances and provisions -- -- -- -- 1,356 1,317
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RATIOS
Impaired loans as a % of gross loans 7.8 8.3 -- -- 5.1 6.2
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Non-performing loans as a % of gross loans 4.8 5.1 -- -- 2.0 2.6
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Allowances and provisions
for credit loss as a % of gross loans 4.4 4.6 -- -- 3.9 4.5
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Allocated allowances as a % of impaired loans 55.9 55.6 -- -- 56.2 52.9
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Allocated allowances as a % of non-performing loans 61.8 63.2 -- -- 78.6 78.0
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CHF million Corporate Center UBS Group
As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.00 30.6.00
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Loans (gross) 253 1,115 282,370 270,978
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Impaired loans 1 44 43 19,630 21,011
Allowances for impaired loans 5 6 10,972 11,552
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Non-performing loans 43 43 11,129 12,085
Allowances for non-performing loans 5 5 7,154 7,874
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES FOR IMPAIRED AND
NON-PERFORMING LOANS 5 6 10,972 11,552
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Other allowances and provisions
for credit and country risk -- -- 890 838
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS 5 6 11,862 12,390
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of which country allowances and provisions -- -- 1,356 1,317
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RATIOS
Impaired loans as a % of gross loans 17.4 3.9 7.0 7.8
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Non-performing loans as a % of gross loans 17.0 3.9 3.9 4.5
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Allowances and provisions
for credit loss as a % of gross loans 2.0 0.5 4.2 4.6
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Allocated allowances as a % of impaired loans 11.4 14.0 55.9 55.0
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Allocated allowances as a % of non-performing loans 11.6 11.6 64.3 65.2
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1 Includes non-performing loans.
UBS WARBURG: SUMMARY OF 10-DAY 99% CONFIDENCE VALUE AT RISK
3 months ending 29.9.00 3 months ending 30.6.00
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CHF million Min. Max. Average 29.9.00 Min. Max. Average 30.6.00
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RISK TYPE
Equities 179.9 238.4 204.0 192.7 183.2 245.9 214.0 189.6
Interest rates 113.8 165.0 137.2 122.3 127.0 173.8 147.7 133.7
Foreign exchange 7.6 75.4 26.0 19.7 8.7 97.5 32.2 9.5
Precious metals 2.8 19.7 8.3 15.8 4.3 15.3 9.4 12.1
Diversification effect -- 1 -- 1 (137.2) (125.5) -- 1 -- 1 (150.3) (113.6)
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TOTAL UBS WARBURG 213.2 261.6 238.4 224.9 218.4 284.0 253.0 231.3
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1 As the minimum and maximum occur on different days for different risk types,
it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio diversification effect.
VALUE AT RISK LIMITS AND UTILIZATION
Utilization
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CHF million Limit 29.9.00 30.6.00
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UBS Warburg 450.0 224.9 231.3
UBS Switzerland 50.0 4.0 3.8
Corporate Center 350.0 79.4 62.8
Reserves 100.0
Diversification effects n/a (79.0) (69.2)
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UBS GROUP 600.0 229.3 228.7
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Remark: VaR numbers include interest rate exposures in the banking book of the
Private Label Banks and Group Treasury.
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3.9%, compared to 4.5% at the end of the second quarter.
Although, UBS's non performing loans ratio is somewhat higher than
comparable US banks, the comparison reflects different structural practices
rather than underlying asset quality. In general, Swiss practice is to write-off
loans entirely only on final settlement of bankruptcy proceedings, the sale of
the underlying assets or a formal debt forgiveness. In contrast, US practice is
generally to write off non-performing loans much sooner, reducing the amount of
such loans and corresponding provisions recorded at any given date.
MARKET RISK
Market risk is incurred primarily through UBS's trading activities, which are
centered in the Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit of UBS
Warburg. Market risk in UBS Warburg, as measured by the 10-day, 99% confidence
level Value at Risk (VaR), has decreased slightly. VaR exposure closed the
quarter at CHF 224.9 million, compared to CHF 231.3 million at the end of the
second quarter. Average exposure over the period was CHF 238.4 million, which is
slightly below the CHF 253.0 million average observed over the previous quarter.
Potential stress loss is measured against a set of standard forward-looking
scenarios. Stress loss exposure, which is defined as the outcome of the worst of
our stress scenarios, amounted to CHF 349 million at the end of the third
quarter, slightly up from CHF 293 million at the end of the second quarter.
Market risk exposure at the Group level has remained nearly unchanged. At
the end of the quarter the 10 day, 99% confidence VaR amounted to CHF 229.3
million.
ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND RESTATEMENTS
In Note 4 to the Financial Statements we have broken out Underwriting and
Corporate Finance Fees for the first time this quarter, showing the two
components separately. In addition, some corporate finance related fees
previously reported in Portfolio and Other Management and Advisory Fees are now
included in the new Corporate Finance Fees line. Previous periods have been
restated accordingly.
In first quarter 2000 we introduced a number of changes in accounting
treatment. For comparative purposes, 1999 figures were restated to reflect these
changes, primarily:
- The removal from net trading income of profit on UBS Group shares held for
trading purposes.
- The treatment of these shares as treasury shares, reducing both the number
of shares and the shareholder's equity used in ratio calculations.
- The reclassification of trading-related interest revenues, from net trading
income to net interest income.
- The removal of the credit to net interest income and matching debit to net
trading income for the cost of funding trading positions.
Since the beginning of the year, we have capitalized costs relating to the
in-house development of software, reducing operating expenses this quarter by
CHF 58 million.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE
FINANCING THE PAINEWEBBER TRANSACTION
At the completion of the merger, a total of 163.8 million PaineWebber shares
were cancelled, in exchange for a total consideration of USD 11.8 billion (CHF
20.8 billion), based on the closing UBS share price on the SWX Swiss Exchange on
3 November 2000 of CHF 252.50 per share, and a CHF/USD exchange rate of 1.762.
SHARE CONSIDERATION
At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 September 2000, UBS shareholders
approved a resolution to create 38 million shares of authorized capital in
connection with the PaineWebber merger. UBS shareholders also granted the Board
of Directors a "green shoe option" giving them the flexibility to issue some of
these shares at the time of the merger, and then issue additional shares as
required during the three months following completion, up to the 38 million
shares limit.
The share portion of the merger consideration was 41 million shares. In
order to minimize the dilution effects for existing shareholders, UBS initially
issued only 12 million new shares from authorized capital on the completion
date, 3 November 2000. 7 million shares were re-issued
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from Treasury and the remaining 22 million shares required were borrowed in the
market.
CASH CONSIDERATION AND ISSUE OF TRUST PREFERRED SECURITIES
The cash portion of the merger consideration was USD 6.0 billion, or CHF 10.6
billion. The majority of this amount was financed from existing cash resources
and credit lines. However, UBS also took advantage of the focus on the company
in US markets to make its inaugural US public offering, issuing USD 1.5 billion
of 8.622% Trust Preferred Securities on 10 October 2000.
The securities were priced at a spread of 278 basis points over the 5.75%
August 2010 US Treasury securities. They have a perpetual maturity with a
step-up and call on 1 October 2010, and will qualify as Tier 1 capital for UBS
under Swiss regulations. The securities are rated aa2 by Moody's and AA- by
Standard and Poors, making them the highest rated in their sector. Approximately
87% of the issue was placed in the US and 13% internationally. Thanks to the
strong demand for the securities, the issue was increased from the initially
announced target of USD 1.25 billion, underlining the positive investor
reception for the UBS name, credit and liquidity, and creating a new benchmark
for the sector.
OVERALL ECONOMIC COST OF THE TRANSACTION
Following the exercise of options by PaineWebber employees, 12.7 million
PaineWebber options remained outstanding and have been converted into 6.3
million new UBS options, with an implied fair value of USD 0.54 billion (CHF
0.95 billion). As a result of the exercise of options since the announcement of
the merger, PaineWebber has received cash proceeds of USD 0.55 billion (CHF
0.97 billion).
Based on the value of the consideration paid to PaineWebber shareholders and
the implied fair value of the converted options, less the receipt of option
exercise proceeds, the total economic cost of the transaction to UBS is
estimated to amount to USD 11.8 billion (CHF 20.8 billion).
BIS RATIO
As a result of these transactions, UBS's Tier 1 capital ratio, which was 12.1%
at the end of June 2000 and 11.7% on 30 September 2000, is expected to be lower,
but at least 8.5% at the end of December 2000.
SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAM
On 6 November 2000, UBS announced a share buy-back program, running until June
2001. Unlike the second trading line program earlier this year it will not
result in the cancellation of the repurchased shares.
TREASURY SHARES
At 30 September 2000, UBS held 25,069,074 shares or 5.8% of its outstanding
capital in treasury shares, down from 40,269,350 shares or 9.3% of its
outstanding capital at 30 June 2000. This total included 18,421,783 shares which
were purchased earlier this year in the second trading line buy-back program.
These shares are held pending their cancellation after the Annual General
Meeting in April 2001.
UBS Warburg acts as a market maker in both UBS shares and derivatives. It
has therefore historically held a significant number of UBS shares as a hedge
for derivatives issued to retail and institutional investors, but has recently
changed its trading approach for these positions, reducing its direct
shareholding of UBS shares. This change accounts for the significant drop in
treasury share holdings this quarter.
UBS SHARES AND MARKET CAPITALIZATION
Number of shares as of % change from
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30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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TOTAL ORDINARY SHARES OUTSTANDING 431,697,629 431,696,624 430,893,162 0 0
less second trading line treasury shares 18,421,783 18,321,783 0 1
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NET SHARES OUTSTANDING 413,275,846 413,374,841 430,893,162 (0) (4)
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION (CHF MILLION) 95,053 98,797 92,642 (4) 3
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Second trading line treasury shares 18,421,783 18,321,783 0 1
Other treasury shares 1 6,647,291 21,947,567 36,873,714 (70) (82)
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TOTAL NUMBER OF TREASURY SHARES 25,069,074 40,269,350 36,873,714 (38) (32)
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1 Includes own shares held for trading purposes.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
UBS currently expects that the restructuring and other one-off costs it will
incur as a result of the PaineWebber merger will be in the region of the USD 400
million (CHF 700 million) predicted in the original merger announcement,
although the analysis necessary to determine the final amount involved has not
been finalized. This analysis includes investigating additional opportunities
for premises consolidation in New York.
In accordance with IAS purchase accounting rules, a portion of these costs
will be accounted for as a liability of PaineWebber and will therefore be added
to the goodwill amount for the transaction. The remaining costs currently
foreseen will be charged to income, by way of a one-off charge in the fourth
quarter 2000, and will be treated in our reporting as a Significant Financial
Event.
In addition to this one-off restructuring charge, reported fourth quarter
2000 results for UBS Warburg will be significantly impacted by the initial
retention payments payable to PaineWebber staff, as well as goodwill
amortization and funding costs.
GOODWILL
The goodwill amount for the merger is expected to be significantly higher than
that shown in the Form F-4 registration statement submitted to the US Securities
and Exchange Commission in connection with the merger. Although the analysis
required to calculate the goodwill amount has not been finalized, several
assumptions and data inputs have changed since the pro forma financial
statements in the Form F-4 were prepared in August 2000. The more significant
changes include:
- Using the actual UBS stock price at the time of completion;
- Reflecting the actual number of employee stock options ultimately exercised;
- Revaluation of outstanding PaineWebber debt as a result of UBS's announced
intention to provide a guarantee;
- A final identification of all acquisition related liabilities;
- Fair value adjustments for PaineWebber assets and liabilities in accordance
with purchase accounting rules.
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FOURTH QUARTER REPORT
In order to continue our focus on reporting and analyzing the quarterly
performance of UBS's businesses, and to ensure that market sensitive data about
UBS's results can be released as early as possible, we will issue a fourth
quarter report on 22 February 2001. This report will be similar in style and
level of disclosure to this one, although slightly abbreviated in recognition of
the forthcoming Annual Report, which will be issued on 15 March 2001, as
originally planned.
ACCELERATED TIMETABLE FOR QUARTERLY REPORTING
With effect from first quarter 2001, UBS will release its quarterly results
approximately six weeks after quarter end, rather than the current eight weeks.
Quarterly reports will be issued on 15 May 2001 for the first quarter, 14 August
2001 for the second quarter and 13 November 2001 for the third quarter.
FOURTH QUARTER REPORTING OF PAINEWEBBER RESULTS
In our fourth quarter report and Annual Report, we will continue to report
results for the existing UBS Warburg business units. We will also report an
additional business unit, comprising results for the previous PaineWebber
businesses for the period from 3 November 2000, with the exception of the
capital markets activities which will be fully integrated within the Corporate
and Institutional Clients business unit.
The business unit reporting structure for subsequent quarters will be
announced in the fourth quarter report.
CLIENT ASSETS REPORTING
There is currently no consistently defined client assets measure in use across
the asset gathering industry, nor is there generally accepted reporting practice
applicable to client assets. There is also no standard level of transparency,
with UBS one of the few firms to disclose both net new money flows and total
client assets development on a quarterly basis.
This lack of consistency and transparency hinders comparison between
companies by analysts and investors. In practice, disclosed metrics vary widely
across the industry, with the term Assets under Management ("AuM") being
particularly ambiguous.
UBS has therefore reviewed its own definition for reporting these assets and
has suggested that its ideas could form the starting point for a broader
standards-setting exercise across the industry. Further details of the proposal
can be found on our Investor Relations website at
http://www.ubs.com/investor-relations.
UBS itself intends to phase in the new definitions with effect from first
quarter 2001, after consultation with analysts, investors, and our investment
services peers.
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UBS SWITZERLAND
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Income 3,411 3,526 3,255 (3) 5 10,685 9,582
Credit loss expense (183) (191) (286) 4 36 (606) (846)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 3,228 3,335 2,969 (3) 9 10,079 8,736
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Personnel expenses 1,218 1,218 1,156 0 5 3,634 3,539
General and administrative expenses 537 591 699 (9) (23) 1,700 1,687
Depreciation 114 105 86 9 33 344 315
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 8 10 9 (20) (11) 52 18
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,877 1,924 1,950 (2) (4) 5,730 5,559
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 1,351 1,411 1,019 (4) 33 4,349 3,177
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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Assets under management (CHF billion) 2 1,147 1,122 1,042 2 10
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Cost / income ratio (%) 3 55 55 60 54 58
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 3, 4 55 54 60 53 58
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% change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 10,500 10,750 10,059 (2) 4
Headcount (full time equivalents) 29,421 29,717 31,354 (1) (6)
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As of
quarter end. 3 Before credit loss expense. 4 The amortization of goodwill and
other purchased intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
COOPERATION ACROSS UBS SWITZERLAND
Since the creation of UBS Switzerland earlier this year, a number of initiatives
have been launched to ensure that the benefits of cooperation within the new
Business Group are realized, such as the e-Channels and Products area which was
set up to coordinate electronic banking initiatives.These cross-group
initiatives have expanded this quarter with the launch of the Investment Center
and the consolidation of all Financial Planning and Wealth Management services
within a single unit. This quarter has also seen the introduction to Private
Banking of the Strategic Project Portfolio concept, already proven in the
Private and Corporate Clients unit.
e-CHANNELS AND PRODUCTS
BEST ONLINE BROKER IN SWITZERLAND
Our ongoing e-banking successes were again rewarded by BlueSky Ratings, an
independent provider of online broker ratings, who ranked UBS as the best online
broker in Switzerland at the end of September.
WAP
On 21 September 2000, after a highly successful two-month pilot phase, UBS
launched e-banking wap for all e-banking clients, making it one of the first
banks in the world to offer stock-market transactions via wap mobile phones.
UBS e-banking wap provides access to UBS e-banking, UBS Quotes and other
personalized functions based on pre-defined client profiles. UBS e-banking wap
clients can check on their cash account and securities account balances; place,
monitor and cancel stock-market orders; and carry out account transfers and
foreign-exchange transactions.Like all other UBS e-banking tools, e-banking wap
services are multi-language and multi-currency. e-banking wap is another
successful combination of UBS's leading e-banking technology and its powerful
strategic alliances with technology and content providers
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meeting clients' growing demand for convenience and independence.
e-banking highlights for the period include:
- UBS e-banking contracts increased to 534,000 by the end of September, from
506,000 in June;
- 20% of all payment orders are now transacted via e-banking;
- 12% of all UBS Switzerland stock exchange transactions this quarter were
routed through e-banking, up from 11% in the second quarter;
- During the quarter, the number of accounts with UBS Tradepac, our discount
share trading package targeted at active traders, increased by 11.5%;
- UBS Quotes received an average of more than 22 million page views per month;
- UBS Quotes on wap received an average of more than 9,000 page views per day.
Despite the growth of online banking, we have not experienced a significant
level of cannibalization of our traditional revenues and, based on continuous
monitoring, we estimate that in excess of 80% of e-banking transactions
represent additional revenue.
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Private and Corporate Clients
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
--------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Income 1,784 1,888 1,848 (6) (3) 5,587 5,447
Credit loss expense (175) (187) (282) 6 38 (587) (836)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,609 1,701 1,566 (5) 3 5,000 4,611
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Personnel expenses 807 843 827 (4) (2) 2,454 2,550
General and administrative expenses 241 246 381 (2) (37) 748 882
Depreciation 97 85 68 14 43 289 267
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 0 1 1 (100) (100) 27 2
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,145 1,175 1,277 (3) (10) 3,518 3,701
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 464 526 289 (12) 61 1,482 910
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 2, 3 440 439 427 0 3
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Cost / income ratio (%) 4 64 62 69 63 68
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 4, 5 64 62 69 62 68
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Non-performing loans/Gross loans outstanding(%) 5.6 6.0 6.9
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 8,600 8,850 8,550 (3) 1
Headcount (full time equivalents) 21,767 22,270 24,098 (2) (10)
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As
of quarter end. 3 Bank transaction accounts are included. 4 Before credit
loss expense. 5 The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible
assets is excluded from this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The continued strengthening of the Swiss economy and successful recovery
efforts, have favorably impacted the quality of the loan portfolio, leading to a
further reduction in the non-performing loans to total loans ratio to 5.6% at 30
September 2000, down from 6.0% at the end of second quarter.
Assets under management increased by CHF 1 billion from CHF 439 billion to
CHF 440 billion during the third quarter, with net new money of CHF 1 billion.
Compared to second quarter 2000, the cost/income ratio deteriorated
marginally from 62% to 64% as revenues fell slightly. Continued strong cost
control has brought the cost/income ratio down from 69% a year ago.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
e-COMMERCE
UBS and Paynet implemented a new electronic billing presentment and payment
system at the end of the third quarter, making UBS the first Swiss bank to
provide a fully integrated business to business electronic payment solution.
The service allows bills to be sent electronically from supplier to
customer, reviewed online by the customer, and paid online from the customer's
bank account to the supplier's. This integrated electronic process provides
real-time enquiry capabilities, shorter processing times, automated remittance,
and enhanced customer relationship management possibilities, leading to smoother
service for both supplier and customer.
UBS plans to expand the service early next year to cover business to
consumer billing.
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LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
In September, UBS announced the creation of its own life insurance company,
which it plans to launch in early 2001. The new company will provide a range of
products, but will have a strong focus on fund-linked life insurance. Some of
its risk products will be supplied by its new partner Providentia, a Swiss life
insurance company belonging to the Mobiliar Group, but will still be sold under
the UBS name.
UBS will continue to distribute products of other companies in addition to
its own range, working as it has done up to now with a select group of insurance
companies, through an open sales architecture. Through this initiative, UBS is
strengthening its life insurance business content, concentrating on providing
insurance products that cater to capital accumulation and retirement saving
needs.
STRATEGIC PROJECT PORTFOLIO
The Strategic Project Portfolio is a series of carefully designed and controlled
projects, whose aim is to enhance revenues and control costs, by improving
processes, products, distribution and pricing and by delivering cost savings
resulting from the merger between Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank
Corporation.
For the past two years, one of the most important cost control measures has
been the removal of overlap and redundancy from the combined branch network.
During the third quarter, a further five branches were closed, bringing the
post-merger reduction to 205 branches, or 37% of the network. At the same time,
traditional automated teller machines are being replaced by more sophisticated
multi-functional BancomatPlus and Multimat machines which allow clients to
perform core banking transactions at their convenience, 24 hours a day. 189
BancomatPlus and 212 Multimat terminals have now been installed at strategic
sites throughout Switzerland.
Private and Corporate Clients was recently honored with the 2000 SAS
Enterprise Computing Award for its Advanced Marketing System initiative which
has seen the implementation of sophisticated analytical software to personalize
and manage client relationships. This use of data mining technologies provides
effective identification of targeted cross-selling opportunities and enables UBS
to cater more precisely to the information, product and service needs of our
customers, positively influencing revenues.
Optimization of IT processes during third quarter, including centralization
of IT operating sites and process standardization, has also realized substantial
savings from lower headcount and infrastructure costs.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
The Private and Corporate Clients loan portfolio reduced by CHF 4 billion to CHF
165 billion at the end of the third quarter, mainly due to transfers of clients
to UBS Warburg. During the quarter, the recovery portfolio decreased to CHF 17
billion from CHF 18 billion as a result of continued workout initiatives.
CLIENT SERVICE INITIATIVES
At the end of the third quarter, Private and Corporate Clients launched the UBS
Moneyline Mortgage, a new LIBOR-based mortgage product developed in cooperation
with UBS Warburg. Moneyline Mortgage allows clients to take advantage of money
market rates, which are typically lower than standard mortgage rates, and uses
interest rate derivatives to give clients the option to limit their interest
rate risk. By offering this type of mortgage at much lower minimum mortgage
amounts than its competitors, UBS is making LIBOR-based real estate financing
available to all client segments in Switzerland for the first time, extending an
opportunity previously reserved for corporate clients and high net worth
individuals. Based on initial indications, Money-line Mortgage is proving highly
popular.
SALE OF SOLOTHURNER BANK
On 22 August 2000, UBS Switzerland announced the sale of Solothurner Bank, a
100% owned subsidiary, to Baloise Insurance, in compliance with a condition set
out by the Swiss Competition Commission at the time of the merger between Union
Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation.
In 1999, Solothurner Bank achieved a pre-tax profit of CHF 28.7 million and
had around 400 staff.
The transaction was completed on 19 October 2000 after having received
approval from the Swiss supervisory and regulatory authorities. Any impact on
results will be reflected in the fourth quarter.
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RESULTS
Performance decreased by CHF 62 million, or 12%, to CHF 464 million from CHF 526
million during the second quarter and increased by CHF 175 million, or 61%,
compared to third quarter 1999. This good result is slightly lower than the last
two record quarters, but higher than any quarter in 1999.
OPERATING INCOME
Private and Corporate Clients operating income of CHF 1,609 million was CHF 92
million, or 5%, lower than the second quarter. This was the result of lower net
interest income, which fell slightly due to higher refinancing costs, and
certain one-off revenues recorded in second quarter 2000. Expected credit loss
expense decreased again thanks to continued improvements in asset quality due to
an improving economy and the further implementation of risk-adjusted pricing.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Our continued focus on cost control led to total operating expenses of CHF 1,145
million, CHF 30 million, or 3%, lower than the second quarter. Personnel and
general and administrative expenses both fell as a result of the reducing
headcount and other cost reduction initiatives during the quarter.
HEADCOUNT
Private and Corporate Clients headcount declined by 503 to 21,767 at the end of
the third quarter. This reduction reflects the transfer of 148 Financial
Planning and Wealth Management staff to Private Banking, the ongoing
implementation of our Strategic Project Portfolio and the continued realization
of merger benefits.
OUTLOOK
The continued strong performance of our business, with both robust revenues and
declining costs, makes us confident of very good full-year results compared to
1999.
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Private Banking
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
--------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Income 1,627 1,638 1,407 (1) 16 5,098 4,135
Credit loss expense (8) (4) (4) (100) (100) (19) (10)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,619 1,634 1,403 (1) 15 5,079 4,125
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Personnel expenses 411 375 329 10 25 1,180 989
General and administrative expenses 296 345 318 (14) (7) 952 805
Depreciation 17 20 18 (15) (6) 55 48
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 8 9 8 (11) 0 25 16
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 732 749 673 (2) 9 2,212 1,858
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 887 885 730 0 22 2,867 2,267
===================================================================================================================================
KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 2 707 683 615 4 15
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Net new money (CHF billion) 3 0.5 (2.8) (3.0) (0.2) (0.2)
Gross AuM margin (bps) 94 95 90 (1) 4 99 91
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Cost / income ratio (%) 4 45 46 48 43 45
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 4, 5 44 45 47 43 45
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 1,900 1,900 1,509 0 26
Headcount (full time equivalents) 7,654 7,447 7,256 3 5
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As of
quarter end. 3 Excludes interest and dividend income. 4 Before credit loss
expense. 5 The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management increased by CHF 24 billion during third quarter 2000
from CHF 683 billion to CHF 707 billion, primarily due to positive investment
performance. Net new money of CHF 0.5 billion for the quarter represented
encouraging progress compared to last quarter, achieved against a background of
more subdued inflows industry-wide.
The gross margin declined very slightly from 95 bps to 94 bps during third
quarter 2000, but was still well ahead of the 90 bps average for 1999. UBS
Private Banking continues to expand the range and client penetration of its
added-value services.
The pre-goodwill cost/income ratio fell a little to 44%, with a matching
small decline in both costs and income.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
INVESTMENT CENTER
The UBS Switzerland Investment Center formally commenced operations on 1 October
2000.
The Center is responsible for developing coherent and high quality investment
strategies for the core investment products and services offered by both the
Private Banking and Private and Corporate Clients business units. These
strategies guide the investment process through which the two business units
manage private wealth and advise their clients on their global investment
decisions.
The strategies and advice developed by the Investment Center are "buy-side"
oriented. The Center conducts secondary research by drawing on sources inside
UBS and from complementary external providers, and transforms this into
investment strategies and advice specifically suited
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to private clients. The Investment Center also controls the tactical asset
allocation for the active advisory products, the UBS Strategy Funds and for
discretionary managed portfolios.
This new investment process will continue and enhance UBS's tradition of
providing top quality customized investment advice.
NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
In September 2000, UBS Private Banking launched GAM funds and GAM discretionary
portfolio management for clients of UBS Switzerland. GAM's mission is to provide
its clients access to the best investment talent, both in-house and external,
bringing together some of the world's top fund managers. Different active
investment styles such as "long only" and "equity hedge" are offered through an
extensive range of funds, based in all major markets. GAM mutual funds are
well-renowned, and have received many awards for outstanding performance over
the last 15 years.
UBS Private Banking will further develop its open funds architecture during
fourth quarter 2000. This initiative will make available a pre-screened
selection of best-in-class funds from UBS, GAM and third-parties through
multiple access channels.
During the third quarter, Private Banking also launched a new trustee
operation based in Singapore. UBS Trustees (Singapore) Ltd, will provide access
to a full range of global trustee services for private clients in the Asian time
zone, working within Singapore's sophisticated legal and regulatory framework.
This underlines Private Banking's continuing commitment to the Asian region and
to the use of Singapore as a booking center.
The number of client mandates relating to our new Active Portfolio Advisory
(APA) and Active Portfolio Supervision (APS) services continues to grow at a
significant rate. APS provides clients with investment recommendations whenever
their portfolio breaches specified parameters, while APA additionally gives
direct access to a dedicated investment specialist and tailor made strategies.
Both services are available for an additional fee, or clients can pay an all-in
fee, based on asset volume, asset allocation and expected activity levels. The
success of these products is a key contributor to the increasing level of
recurring asset based fees earned by Private Banking.
RESULTS
Pre-tax profit during the third quarter of CHF 887 million reflects a further
quarter's strong earnings performance, up CHF 2 million from second quarter
2000.
OPERATING INCOME
Private Banking's operating income of CHF 1,619 million was stable, dipping just
CHF 15 million, or 1%, since the second quarter.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenses of CHF 732 million were CHF 17 million, or 2% lower
than second quarter 2000. Personnel expenses increased by CHF 36 million, or 10%
compared to second quarter 2000 largely due to the transfer of Financial
Planning and Wealth Management activities from Private and Corporate Clients.
However, general and administrative expenses fell CHF 49 million due to lower
processing costs.
HEADCOUNT
Private Banking headcount reached 7,654 at the end of the third quarter, 207 up
from the end of second quarter 2000. This was mainly due to the transfer of 148
Financial Planning and Wealth Management staff from the Private and Corporate
Clients business unit, and a slight increase in client-facing staff. Private
Banking continues to shift headcount from support areas to client-facing roles.
Client adviser turnover remains consistent with pre-merger levels.
OUTLOOK
Whilst the fourth quarter of the year is often the quietest, Private Banking
expects to continue to outpace its 1999 performance. Dedicated focus on client
service, coupled with the steps being taken to strengthen our investment
advisory capabilities and the benefits of cooperation across UBS Switzerland
provide a firm foundation for continued success.
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UBS Asset Management
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
------------------------------- ----------------- --------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 493 490 369 1 34 1,465 1,013
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 493 490 369 1 34 1,465 1,013
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 225 219 125 3 80 646 406
General and administrative expenses 105 100 73 5 44 301 198
Depreciation 12 12 13 0 (8) 34 22
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 67 66 26 2 158 198 83
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 409 397 237 3 73 1,179 709
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 84 93 132 (10) (36) 286 304
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
------------------------------- ----------------- --------------------
30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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Assets under management (CHF billion) 2 555 552 538 1 3
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Cost / income ratio (%) 3 83 81 64 80 70
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 3, 4 69 68 57 67 62
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% change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 1,250 1,250 162 0 672
Headcount (full time equivalents) 2,811 2,750 2,576 2 9
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As
of quarter end. 3 Before credit loss expense. 4 The amortization of goodwill
and other purchased intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
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Institutional Asset Management
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
--------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 336 325 272 3 24 974 814
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 336 325 272 3 24 974 814
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Personnel expenses 168 162 109 4 54 467 361
General and administrative expenses 60 55 42 9 43 163 121
Depreciation 7 6 12 17 (42) 19 18
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 43 43 26 0 65 129 83
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 278 266 189 5 47 778 583
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 58 59 83 (2) (30) 196 231
================================================================================================================================
Assets under management (CHF billion) 2 528 525 538 1 (2)
Net new money (CHF billion) (9.1) (20.2) (10.9) 55 17 (61.7) (33.3)
Gross AuM margin (bps) 3 35 32 24 9 46 32 24
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Cost / income ratio (%) 4 83 82 69 80 72
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 4, 5 70 69 60 67 61
================================================================================================================================
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
-------------------------
As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 500 500 160 0 213
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,725 1,712 1,653 1 4
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As
of quarter end. 3 Revenues divided by average assets under management, for the
institutional portion of the business only. 4 Before credit loss expense. 5
The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets is excluded
from this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
During the third quarter, total assets under management increased slightly from
CHF 525 billion to CHF 528 billion, largely as a result of currency movements.
Institutional assets increased very slightly to CHF 326 billion at 30 September
2000, with net new money losses offset by currency related gains.
Net outflows moderated further, with net new money losses reducing from CHF
20 billion in the second quarter to CHF 9 billion during the third quarter.
Client losses continued to be concentrated within US equity-related and UK
balanced mandates reflecting past investment performance issues.
The gross AuM margin increased to 35 bps during the third quarter, from 32
bps the previous quarter reflecting the continued good performance of the
O'Connor business unit, established in June 2000. The cost/income ratio before
goodwill increased slightly to 70% compared to the 69% recorded in second
quarter 2000.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
EXPANSION IN HONG KONG
Over the next few months, the Hong Kong office will expand with the
establishment of an Equities Investment Team covering Greater China. This new
team will allow Institutional Asset Management to provide better access to the
Hong Kong domestic equity market for institutional and mutual fund clients. The
expansion will also help Institutional Asset Management to develop institutional
and mutual fund business in Taiwan and mainland China.
PAINEWEBBER DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
An open funds distribution architecture is a core element of PaineWebber's
strategy. On 9 August
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2000, PaineWebber awarded Institutional Asset Management a mandate to act as the
sub-advisor for the PaineWebber Management High Yield Plus Fund. Management of
these funds was transferred to UBS on 1 October 2000.
The merger with PaineWebber will provide additional opportunities both to
compete for management of PaineWebber funds and to distribute UBS funds.
ADAMS STREET PARTNERS
The formation of Adams Street Partners, a new entity composed of UBS Asset
Management's existing Private Equity Investment Team, will facilitate growth in
the increasingly competitive private equity marketplace. Its creation was driven
by new US regulations under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act which limit ownership
positions in various investments. Effective 1 January 2001, Adams Street
Partners will be controlled by the existing UBS Asset Management private equity
management team with UBS Asset Management as the only other shareholder, holding
24.9%. Adams Street Partners will provide UBS Asset Management with more
flexibility and operational efficiency in structuring investment vehicles while
continuing to provide existing and new clients with access to its very popular
private equity investment vehicles.
INVESTMENT CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
Major markets made modest advances at the start of the quarter but then
retreated partially as concerns about inflation, a number of profit warnings and
other signs of economic deceleration turned sentiment negative. Sectoral
movements within equity markets did not show the marked divergence between old
and new economy sectors seen in previous quarters. However, within the "old
economy" there was a clear split between winners and losers from rising oil
prices. Bond markets undulated but did not move significantly in either
direction. Inflationary pressure from high oil prices was balanced by signs of
slower growth in some Western economies.
Institutional Asset Management's third quarter and year-to-date portfolio
returns compare favorably to most relevant benchmarks. Solid performances this
quarter by the US Equity and US and Global Balanced Portfolios particularly
enhanced year-to-date returns, contributing to the favorable benchmark
comparison.
RESULTS
Institutional Asset Management's pre-tax profit fell 2% from second quarter
2000, to CHF 58 million.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income grew 3% compared to the previous quarter, to CHF 336 million.
Institutional income increased from CHF 274 million in second quarter 2000, to
CHF 285 million due to good results at the new O'Connor business, offset by
lower performance fees and reduced asset-based fees reflecting the impact of
negative net new money flows earlier this year on assets under management.
Non-institutional operating income was unchanged from the previous quarter, at
CHF 51 million.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel costs increased CHF 6 million from the previous quarter to CHF 168
million, mainly as a result of the inclusion of a full quarter of the new
O'Connor business. General and administrative expenses increased CHF 5 million
to CHF 60 million in the third quarter, principally as the result of the new
O'Connor business.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount was almost unchanged, increasing by 13 over the quarter to 1,725.
OUTLOOK
While moderate client losses may continue over the next few quarters, the
overall trend remains encouraging. New business development appears promising as
strategic initiatives progress, performance relative to benchmarks improves and
our pipeline of new business prospects grows. However, results will continue to
be impacted by the effect of previous client losses which impact revenue with a
slight time-lagged effect.
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Investment Funds/GAM
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
------------------------------- ----------------- --------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Income 157 165 97 (5) 62 491 199
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 157 165 97 (5) 62 491 199
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Personnel expenses 57 57 16 0 256 179 45
General and administrative expenses 45 45 31 0 45 138 77
Depreciation 5 6 1 (17) 400 15 4
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 24 23 0 4 69 0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 131 131 48 0 173 401 126
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 26 34 49 (24) (47) 90 73
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 2 227 225 186 1 22
Net new money (CHF billion) 0.2 0.8 (0.8) (75) 125 1.6 2.6
Gross AuM margin (bps) 3 37 38 31 (3) 19 38 25
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Cost / income ratio (%) 4 83 79 49 82 63
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 4, 5 68 65 49 68 63
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
--------------------------
As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 750 750 2 0 --
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,086 1,038 923 5 18
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As of
quarter end. 3 All non-institutional revenues, including those booked in
Institutional Asset Management, divided by average assets under management. 4
Before credit loss expense. 5 The amortization of goodwill and other purchased
intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management increased slightly from CHF 225 billion to CHF 227
billion due to investment performance. Net new money of CHF 0.2 million
reflected contraction in lower margin fixed income and money market funds,
largely shifted into higher margin equity fund products.
The cost/income ratio before goodwill increased from 65% during the second
quarter to 68% in third quarter 2000 reflecting lower revenues from performance
fees. The gross margin was 37 bps, a slight decline from second quarter.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
NEW DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL - FUNDS@UBS
On 13 November 2000, Investment Funds and Lufthansa announced the launch of a
joint marketing effort to provide Lufthansa Miles and More clients with access
to UBS Investment Funds. A new website dedicated to Lufthansa clients will
provide, investment education, advice on investment strategies and online
decision support tools, and will allow automated online fund purchases.
This is the first such tie-up to be announced as a result of UBS's
intermediary strategy, funds@ubs, which is designed to boost third-party
distribution of our funds, by providing a turn-key solution for distribution
partners, including technical, administrative and operational support. Over the
coming months UBS expects to announce similar cooperation agreements with other
non-traditional intermediaries, using the same strategy and technical platform.
SCREENED OPEN ARCHITECTURE FOR CLIENTS OF UBS SWITZERLAND
During the third quarter, UBS continued to develop investment solutions that
combine UBS, GAM and third-party funds. This initiative reflects UBS's
commitment to providing an attractive range of high quality investment funds,
through multiple access channels, on a pre-screened basis. In early De-
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cember a screened selection of the products of several external mutual fund
groups will be made available to clients alongside funds from UBS and GAM.
Further fund groups will be added over the coming months, with the eventual aim
of providing funds from a panel of over 20 different providers.
ACQUISITION OF FONDVEST
UBS Asset Management is to acquire Fondvest AG, a specialist independent funds
advisory and distribution firm. Fondvest offers clients such as banks, insurance
companies and asset managers access to a comprehensive range of funds from Swiss
and foreign providers. The acquisition will extend and enhance UBS's open fund
architecture, and provide opportunities to leverage Fondvest's renowed
expertise in this area.
UBS INVESTMENT FUNDS PRODUCT INNOVATION
Much investment advice concentrates on finding ways for investors to diversify
their risks through investments in funds rather than holdings in a small number
of individual stocks. Two of UBS Investment Funds' latest products offer a
middle way between these extremes - they help investors to focus on particular
sectors where they think opportunities for growth exist, without having to pick
specific stocks. The UBS (Lux) Focused Fund - Top Luxury and the UBS (Lux)
Focused Fund - Top Leisure were both launched during third quarter. These two
equity funds are the first products under the new "Focused" label and they
differ from existing UBS funds in that each focuses on shares in only 16 to 25
promising companies in its particular sector, chosen for their excellent growth
potential. The funds are designed to appeal to experienced investors with a
strong risk appetite and a longer-term investment horizon.
JAPANESE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS JOINT VENTURE
In September 2000, UBS Asset Management and Mitsubishi Corporation announced the
launch in 2001 of a joint venture investment advisory firm which will manage
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Japan. The joint venture plans to
establish REITs with an emphasis on commercial properties, such as shopping
malls, and to distribute them to both institutional and retail clients. UBS
Asset Management will provide expertise in REIT management as well as
distribution access to Japanese pension funds, while Mitsubishi will contribute
its extensive experience in Japanese real estate and access to its distribution
network.
ACQUISITION OF TAIWAN-BASED MUTUAL FUND PROVIDER
UBS Asset Management has acquired a majority holding in Taiwan-based mutual fund
provider, Fortune Securities Investment & Trust Company. The acquisition gives
UBS Asset Management the ability to produce and distribute domestically-
regulated mutual funds for Taiwanese investors and provides a platform to
establish a solid domestic presence in a key market while raising its profile
further throughout the region. Fortune's ability to attract new clients should
benefit considerably from the good reputation enjoyed by UBS in Taiwan.
INVESTMENT CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
Investment Funds performance during the third quarter was slightly positive and
in line with major indices. GAM's performance was also positive as most funds
continued to exceed benchmark indices during the quarter.
RESULTS
OPERATING INCOME
Lower performance fees led to a slight decrease in operating income to CHF 157
million during third quarter compared to CHF 165 million the previous quarter.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses were unchanged from the previous quarter, reflecting
continued careful cost control.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount rose 48 or 5% to 1,086 at the end of September 2000, from 1,038 at the
end of June, primarily due to continued investment in the third party
distribution and open architecture initiatives.
OUTLOOK
Although the competitive environment is intense, the business outlook remains
favorable for Investment Funds and GAM. The expansion of distribution channels
within Investment Funds is expected to be a strong driver of future revenue
growth, although the cost of investments in multi-channel distribution
initiatives will continue to impact profits in the coming months.
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UBS Warburg
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
------------------------------- ---------------- --------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1,3
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 4,458 4,926 3,179 (10) 40 14,653 10,158
Credit loss expense (49) (40) (69) (23) 29 (164) (240)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 4,409 4,886 3,110 (10) 42 14,489 9,918
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 2,321 2,761 1,713 (16) 35 8,070 5,786
General and administrative expenses 765 727 662 5 16 2,202 1,837
Depreciation 146 145 156 1 (6) 431 488
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 41 40 36 3 14 118 118
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,273 3,673 2,567 (11) 28 10,821 8,229
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 1,136 1,213 543 (6) 109 3,668 1,689
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
----------------------------- ------------- -------------------
30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.0 30.9.99 1,3
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assets under management (CHF
billion) 2 44 37 27 19 63
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost / income ratio (%) 4 73 75 81 74 81
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 4,5 72 74 80 73 80
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% change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 10,690 10,690 10,679 0 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 14,946 14,346 14,266 4 5
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As of
quarter end. 3 1999 income adjusted for the CHF 200 million significant
financial event relating to the sale of the international Global Trade Finance
business. 4 Before credit loss expense. 5 The amortization of goodwill and other
purchased intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
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CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
------------------------------- ------------- -------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1, 2
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 4,314 4,860 2,999 (11) 44 14,223 9,765
Credit loss expense (48) (39) (67) (23) 28 (161) (238)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 4,266 4,821 2,932 (12) 45 14,062 9,527
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 2,193 2,601 1,596 (16) 37 7,555 5,494
General and administrative expenses 689 631 594 9 16 1,928 1,668
Depreciation 135 132 150 2 (10) 394 472
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 39 37 31 5 26 110 102
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,056 3,401 2,371 (10) 29 9,987 7,736
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 1,210 1,420 561 (15) 116 4,075 1,791
=========================================================================================================================
KPI'S
Compensation/income (%) 3 51 54 53 53 56
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Cost/income ratio (%) 3 71 70 79 70 79
Cost/income ratio before
goodwill amortization (%) 3, 4 70 69 78 69 78
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Non-performing loans/Gross loans outstanding (%) 2.1 2.7 5 1.8
Average VaR (10-day 99%) 238 253 197
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LEAGUE TABLE RANKINGS Year-to-date
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30.9.00 30.6.00
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Global Mergers and Acquisitions completed 6
Rank 5 6
Market share (%) 18.2 20.3
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International Equity New Issues 7
Rank 9 11
Market share (%) 3.7 3.8
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Bonds 7
Rank 5 5
Market share (%) 8.1 8
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Eurobonds 7
Rank 1 1
Market share (%) 9.3 8.7
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 9,850 9,850 10,050 0 (2)
Headcount (full time equivalents) 13,268 12,730 12,694 4 5
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 1999
income adjusted for the CHF 200 million significant financial event relating to
the sale of the international Global Trade Finance business. 3 Before credit
loss expense. 4 The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible
assets is excluded from this calculation. 5 Incorrectly reported as 2.0 in
second quarter report. 6 Source: Thomson Financial Securities data. 7 Source:
Capital Data Bondware.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
UBS Warburg measures its expense base primarily in terms of percentage of
revenues, looking at both personnel costs and non-personnel costs on this basis.
Continued strong revenue performance and active cost management led to a
pre-goodwill cost/income ratio of 70%, up less than 1% on the previous quarter
and a significant improvement over the 78% recorded in third quarter 1999. UBS
Warburg's ratio of personnel cost to income fell to 51% in third quarter 2000,
two percentage points lower than the same period last year. UBS Warburg
continues to invest in top quality professionals to help expand its capabilities
and client reach and therefore aims to compensate its employees at similar
levels to its global competitors.
Changes in non-personnel costs are less directly related to changes in
income than personnel costs. As a percentage of income, non-personnel costs
increased to 20% this quarter, from 16% in second quarter, although this is
well below the third quarter 1999 level of 26%. The growth in non-personnel
costs in third quarter 2000 was driven by continued investment in technology.
Market risk utilization, as measured by average Value at Risk, continued to
remain well within the limit of CHF 450 million, decreasing from CHF 253 million
in second quarter to CHF 238 million in the third quarter.
Corporate and Institutional Clients continues to manage its loan book
closely. Total loans increased by CHF 16.6 billion from the end of second
quarter 2000, reaching CHF 80.9 billion at 30 September 2000, an increase of
26%. This increase related almost solely to zero risk-weighted money market
operations and group treasury positions held by UBS Warburg. The absolute value
of non-performing loans fell slightly, bringing the ratio of non-performing
loans to total loans down from 2.7% to 2.1%.
Corporate and Institutional Clients will continue to use the balance sheet
selectively for higher margin, value-added corporate business to support our
clients.
LEAGUE TABLE RANKINGS
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
UBS Warburg's ranking in Completed Global Mergers and Acquisitions has
improved during the quarter, to fifth year-to-date from sixth at half year, with
market share of 18.2%. In Announced Global Mergers and Acquisitions, UBS Warburg
remained in sixth place with a market share of 11.9%.
Mergers and Acquisitions market growth has been largest in Europe this year,
where UBS Warburg was ranked third in completed transactions with a market share
of 35.3%. During third quarter 2000, UBS Warburg was involved as advisor in
several significant global transactions, including:
- - Advising the Italian internet service provider and portal company Tiscali on
its recommended USD 5.4 billion offer for its Dutch rival, World Online -
the largest new economy Mergers and Acquisitions deal in Europe to date.
- - Advising Foster's Brewing Group on its AUD 2.6 billion purchase of
California-based Beringer Wine Estates Holdings Inc. In this transaction UBS
Warburg was awarded both the advisory work and the financing: underwriting
an AUD 500m issue of ordinary shares and a USD 400m convertible bond issue
to finance the acquisition.
FIXED INCOME UNDERWRITING
UBS Warburg's ranking in the international bond markets remains good, with year
to date positions of first in Eurobonds and fifth in International Bonds
matching our performance at half year, with slightly increased market shares of
9.3% and 8.1% respectively. In its franchise markets, UBS Warburg has improved
from fifth place at half year to third place year-to-date with a market share of
8.6%. "Franchise Markets" excludes specific segments in which UBS Warburg has
chosen not to compete actively.
In addition to the Eurobond market, where UBS Warburg is the leading player,
the firm has substantially improved its performance in the Global Bonds sector
(bonds registered for sale both in the US and internationally), including
transactions for an increasing number of American issuers. During third
quarter 2000, financings were arranged for several leading US firms including
IBM, Federal Home Loan Bank, Household Finance Corporation and Monumental Life
Insurance Company.
The recent investment in European Leveraged Finance and US High Yield is
also beginning to deliver results in terms of deal flow, revenues and league
table and research rankings, with UBS
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Warburg recording the biggest jump in rankings of any firm in the All America
Fixed Income Research Team 2000 - ranked 8th, as compared with 20th in 1999.
EQUITY UNDERWRITING
UBS Warburg continued to improve its performance in the international primary
equity markets, with its ranking in International Equity New Issues increasing
from 11th at half year to 9th year-to-date, with a market share of 3.7%. Our
ranking in Europe remained at 8th year-to-date with a market share of 5.1%.
The relative weakness in these rankings compared to last year's performance
is due to the large number of Technology, Media and Telecoms ("TMT") deals this
year and UBS Warburg's relatively limited involvement in this sector. Several
strategic initiatives designed to improve our long-term position have been
implemented in recent months, including expansion of our capabilities in the
global TMT sector, increased corporate coverage in Germany and France and
enhanced product capabilities in block trades and convertibles. PaineWebber will
significantly enhance the scope and scale of UBS Warburg's retail and
institutional distribution capabilities in the US market for foreign and
domestic issuers.
EQUITY RESEARCH
UBS Warburg is one of the top equity research firms globally, according to
Institutional Investor rankings. PaineWebber will help to cement this position,
by improving the breadth of our equity research coverage in the US. UBS Warburg
now has over 100 publishing analysts in the US, similar to the levels of the
leading US-based firms. PaineWebber's research team provides a significant
boost to our coverage strength in several key sectors, including Consumer Goods,
Energy, Healthcare and Technology. Through PaineWebber, UBS Warburg has also
gained Institutional Investor's top-ranked portfolio strategy analyst, who will
fill a coverage gap and help to raise UBS Warburg's public profile.
e-COMMERCE
UBS Warburg continues to enhance its e-commerce offerings as a core element of
its content and execution services for institutional and corporate clients.
Approximately USD 12 billion of primary debt was raised through DebtWeb in
third quarter 2000, which brings the year-to-date total to approximately USD
54 billion.
UBS Warburg marketed approximately USD 17 billion of new equity issues on
DealKey during the third quarter, leveraging the enhanced capabilities
introduced on the site in July 2000. The new features streamline the
communication process between salespeople, traders and syndicate members,
provide the salesforce with online tools to manage their client orders, and
facilitate the pre-marketing and bookbuilding processes.
Client usage of ResearchWeb, UBS Warburg's leading edge site for research
distribution, and IBOL, our portal for corporate and institutional clients,
continues to grow, with 58% more users at 30 September 2000 than at the end of
June 2000.
Institutional clients can now access UBS Warburg's equity research via
electronic hand-held devices. This pioneering mobile distribution service is
available on Palm OS, Windows CE and Pocket PC, and makes use of technology from
mobile internet firm AvantGo. The solution satisfies the growing demand within
the investment community for on the move access to broker research, and can be
used in real-time via a wireless connection, or offline through synchronization
with a personal computer.
UBS Warburg is one of seven of the world's largest investment banks who have
joined together to create a new internet portal, TheMarkets.com. Expected to
launch in December, TheMarkets.com will provide real-time access for
institutional investors to proprietary equity information from each of the
consortium members, including equity research, new issue information, news and
market data. It will also offer direct access to participants' individual web
offerings.
RESULTS
UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit produced strong
profit growth again this quarter, with pre-tax profit of CHF 1,210 million, up
116% over third quarter 1999. The consistent strong performance in each quarter
this year means that pre-tax profits year-to-date have increased 128% from the
same period in 1999, to CHF 4,075 million.
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OPERATING INCOME
Corporate and Institutional Clients generated revenues of CHF 4,314 million in
third quarter 2000, an increase of 44% over third quarter 1999.
Equities revenues during third quarter 2000 were somewhat lower than in
second quarter, reflecting almost exactly the reduction in market volumes
during the period. The equity franchise continued to perform extremely well over
the usually quieter summer months, with strong performances in European
Equities, especially in the UK, and Japanese Equities. Revenues were
approximately 40% higher than for the same quarter last year, largely driven by
secondary client activity, although primary equities revenues also recorded
their best ever quarterly performance. UBS Warburg's secondary equity sales
franchise is now ranked as one of the global leaders, and the leading non-US
equities house.
In Fixed Income, UBS Warburg's Governments, Derivatives, Investment Grade
& Emerging Markets businesses continued to deliver strong results, ahead of
expectations. The Principal Finance group continues to expand and is delivering
excellent results.
In the Treasury Products business area, revenues continued to be slow in
the third quarter, as in the first half of this year, although significant cost
savings have been made as a result of re-engineering front-to-back processes.
Market conditions for Mergers and Acquisitions, advisory work and primary
underwriting continued to be strong, driving Corporate Finance's good
performance.
The recent expansion of Corporate and Institutional Clients high yield
bonds and leveraged finance business has not resulted in any significant
holdings of unsyndicated bond or loan positions, or material mark-downs. The
business has been developed as "distribution-led", with secondary market
positions carefully controlled, and, as with all UBS Warburg businesses, there
are vigorous risk management policies in place. In addition, UBS Warburg has
only recently begun to build its franchise in the Telecommunications, Media and
Technology sector, and as such, is not significantly impacted by the recent
swings in valuations and shifts in levels of client activity.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Corporate and Institutional Clients continues to carefully manage its cost base,
with the cost/income ratio remaining well below 1999 levels, at 71%. Personnel
expenses increased 37% from the same quarter last year, to CHF 2,193 million,
reflecting increased performance-related compensation. General and
administrative expenses increased 16% compared to third quarter 1999, as a
result of increased expenditure on technology. Overall costs are growing at a
slower rate than revenues, delivering continued strong pre-tax profit growth.
HEADCOUNT
Corporate and Institutional Clients headcount rose 4% during the quarter, to
13,268, mainly due to increases in Corporate Finance and Equities.
OUTLOOK
Client and market activity are important drivers of this business unit's
performance. However, the solid institutional franchise in both equities and
fixed income, combined with an expanding corporate client franchise have
provided the firm with much improved sustainability and quality of earnings.
Ongoing volatility in financial markets has not significantly impacted
performance to date, although the current market environment remains challenging
and the fourth quarter is traditionally the quietest of the year.
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UBS CAPITAL
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
--------------------------- --------------- -------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 79 4 134 -- (41) 230 254
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 79 4 134 -- (41) 230 254
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 23 33 37 (30) (38) 76 78
General and administrative expenses 10 12 14 (17) (29) 33 33
Depreciation 0 1 0 (100) 2 0
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 0 1 1 (100) (100) 2 4
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 33 47 52 (30) (37) 113 115
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 46 (43) 82 207 (44) 117 139
==================================================================================================================
KPI'S % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Book value (CHF billion) 4.5 3.8 3.0 18 50
Value creation (CHF billion) 2 N/A 0.4 0.6
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 500 500 340 0 47
Headcount (full time equivalents) 117 113 116 4 1
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
2 Value creation is reported semi-annually, at the end of June and December.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The book value of UBS Capital's investments has grown from CHF 3.8 billion at
the end of June 2000 to CHF 4.5 billion at the end of September 2000. It has
made approximately CHF 1.5 billion of new investments and add-ons this year,
significantly above the amounts in the equivalent period in 1999.
UBS Capital accounts for its private equity investments at the lower of cost
or market value, showing only realized gains. As a full valuation of the
portfolio is produced only every six months, value creation and unrealized gains
will next be reported with UBS's fourth quarter results.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
In July 2000, UBS Capital established a private equity operation in Japan. This
group will focus primarily on the rapidly evolving market in Japan for
management buy-outs, leveraged buy-outs ("LBOs") and other restructuring
opportunities. It will also assist the Technology, Media and Telecoms group in
pursuing early stage investment opportunities in those important sectors.
During the third quarter, new investments of CHF 0.7 billion were made,
including shareholdings in:
- The printed circuit board business of Singapore-listed Wong's Circuits
(Holdings) Limited. The acquisition is the largest financial
sponsor-backed LBO to be launched in the Hong Kong market.
- Katwijk Farma BV, a Dutch manufacturer of generic drugs. The company is a
well established group, and represents one of Holland's leading generic
and OTC drug manufacturers with a significant drug wholesale business.
- Demantra Ltd - an Israeli software development company specializing in
providing internet-enabled demand management solutions which provide clients
with an online, real time planning and decision-making environment.
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RESULTS
Operating income decreased 41% to CHF 79 million, from CHF 134 million in third
quarter 1999. UBS Capital's income is mainly driven by the timing of divestments
and can therefore vary from period to period. During second quarter 2000, the
business group recorded very low income due to write-downs of the value of some
under-performing investments in the portfolio.
Personnel, general and administrative expense was CHF 33 million this
quarter, a decrease from the previous quarter of CHF 12 million, or 27%, mainly
driven by bonus expenses. Bonuses are accrued when an investment is successfully
exited, so personnel expenses move in line with divestments.
UBS Capital is gradually increasing its annual investment rate. UBS Capital
has a target portfolio book value of approximately CHF 5 billion from its own
investments and CHF 5 billion from third party funds.
OUTLOOK
UBS Capital is currently preparing for the establishment of two new funds - an
EUR 2 billion European fund which is due to launch in first quarter next year
and a USD 1 billion Asian fund which is due to launch in third quarter 2001.
These funds will help meet demand for access to private equity investments from
UBS's private clients, giving them an opportunity to diversify from more
traditional investments.
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PRIVATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
---------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Income 70 62 46 13 52 205 139
Credit loss expense (1) (1) (2) 0 50 (3) (2)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 69 61 44 13 57 202 137
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Personnel expenses 73 80 76 (9) (4) 323 210
General and administrative expenses 35 45 53 (22) (34) 150 135
Depreciation 7 3 6 133 17 17 16
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 1 2 4 (50) (75) 5 12
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 116 130 139 (11) (17) 495 373
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (47) (69) (95) 32 51 (293) (236)
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF
billion) 2 44 37 27 19 63
Net new money (CHF billion) 3 8.1 0.8 (0.2) 913 -- 12.9 1.7
Gross AuM margin (bps) 69 64 65 8 6 69 67
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 340 340 289 0 18
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,177 1,277 1,386 (8) (15)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 As of
quarter end. 3 Excludes interest and dividend income.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management increased from CHF 37 billion at the end of the second
quarter to CHF 44 billion at 30 September 2000. Performance was slightly
negative, in line with market movements, but was more than offset by net new
money of CHF 8 billion. The sharp changes in the quarter-on-quarter net new
money trend in UBS Warburg Private Clients reflect the relatively early stage of
this unit's business development. UBS Warburg Private Clients does not expect to
repeat this exceptional performance in the fourth quarter.
Gross margin increased to 69 bps from 64 bps in second quarter as the
positive effects of the recent restructuring began to show through.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Considerable progress was made during the quarter on preparing for the
integration with PaineWebber. New management structures have been agreed and
new business plans are being developed.
At the same time UBS Warburg Private Clients has continued to restructure
and refocus the existing onshore private client business. This restructuring,
including a headcount reduction of about 250 since its announcement at the end
of March, is now largely completed. Considerable cost savings have been
realized, producing a firm foundation for the integration with PaineWebber, with
total expenses down 26% from CHF 156 million, the underlying level in first
quarter before the restructuring.
RESULTS
Revenues in the third quarter increased by 13% to CHF 70 million, compared to
CHF 62 million in the second quarter, driven by higher average assets and the
positive effects of the completed restructuring in terms of management focus
and staff motivation. Expenses fell CHF 14 million to
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CHF 116 million, reflecting completion of the restructuring, with headcount
falling by another 100 during the third quarter.
OUTLOOK
UBS Warburg's Private Clients unit will be combined with PaineWebber's
existing businesses targeting core affluent investors. The US portion of UBS
Warburg's Private Clients business will be added to the existing PaineWebber US
private clients business.
The European and Asia-Pacific Private Clients businesses will be combined
with the e-services project, under a single management and integrated business
model. UBS Warburg will leverage the management, technology and experience of
PaineWebber to establish a truly advisor-centric business model, focused on core
affluent and high net worth clients, building on the existing client base,
content and resources.
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e-SERVICES
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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Income (5) 0 0 (5) 0
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME (5) 0 0 (5) 0
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Personnel expenses 32 47 4 (32) 700 116 4
General and administrative expenses 31 39 1 (21) -- 91 1
Depreciation 4 9 0 (56) 18 0
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 1 0 0 1 0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 68 95 5 (28) -- 226 5
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (73) (95) (5) 23 -- (231) (5)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 0 0 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 384 226 70 70 449
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INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
During third quarter 2000, UBS Warburg's e-services project has delivered its
pre-launch objectives in a timely and very satisfactory manner. A UK banking
licence was received from the Financial Services Authority, with a passport to
all European Union countries, two state-of-the-art data centers in London are
functioning in the production environment and the real time e-services
platform (multi-currency, multi-entity, multi-lingual) has been built and
successfully tested.
RESULTS
Following the decision to integrate the business with the Private Clients unit
and realign its strategic focus, e-services' expansion plans were put on hold,
reducing Personnel expenses to CHF 32 million in the third quarter, compared
with CHF 47 million in the previous quarter, and General and administrative
expenses from CHF 39 million in second quarter to CHF 31 million in third
quarter.
OUTLOOK
UBS Warburg intends to leverage PaineWebber's success and know-how to develop
further its global private client business model, as many of the same dynamics
that have fueled investment growth in the US begin to impact the wealth markets
in Europe.
PaineWebber provides UBS Warburg with a unique opportunity to address the
onshore high net worth and affluent private client market in Europe, extending
PaineWebber's adviser-centric business model to new markets. e-services and the
existing non-US business of UBS Warburg Private Clients will form the core of
this new venture, with the focus on premium clients rather than the mass
affluent market originally targeted by e-services.
Concentration on face-to-face relationships and supplementary online
services means that providing investment advice and selling financial products
via telephone call centers is no longer central to the distribution strategy.
Call centers will therefore not be developed as previously planned, which will
lead to significant headcount reductions.
e-services' technology will be re-deployed to support this effort, helping
to provide seamless integration of online capabilities with the financial
adviser/client relationship.
The multi-currency and multi-entity transaction processing back-end
systems developed for e-services will be integrated with front-end technology
based on PaineWebber's industry-leading on-line systems. The result will be a
pan-European processing platform with front-end systems tailored to each
country's specific needs.
As a result of this opportunity to refocus, the e-services pilot launch
planned for late autumn in Germany will not now take place.
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CORPORATE CENTER
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million, except where indicated 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Income 41 50 (20) 2 (18) -- 74 (33) 2
Credit loss recovery 374 439 80 (15) 368 995 176
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 415 489 60 (15) 383 1,069 143
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Personnel expenses 99 156 110 (37) (10) 389 192
General and administrative expenses 96 125 3 (43) (23) -- 274 57
Depreciation 78 62 90 26 (13) 213 213
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 10 11 10 (9) 0 33 33
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 283 354 167 (20) 69 909 495
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 132 135 (107) (2) -- 160 (352)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 9,750 9,950 7,850 (2) 24
Headcount (full time equivalents) 921 931 862 (1) 7
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 Third
quarter 1999 income has been adjusted for a CHF 26 million gain from our
residual holding in Long Term Capital Management (LTCM). Year-to-date 1999
income has additionally been adjusted for the CHF 1,490 million sale of our 25%
stake in Swiss Life / Rentenanstalt and the CHF 110 million gain on the sale of
Julius Baer registered shares. 3 General and administrative expenses in the
second quarter 2000 have been adjusted for the additional CHF 200 million
provision relating to the US Global Settlement.
RESULTS DISCUSSION
Adjusted for significant financial events, Corporate Center recorded a pre-tax
profit of CHF 132 million for third quarter 2000, versus a pre-tax loss of CHF
107 million for third quarter 1999 and a pre-tax profit of CHF 135 million
during second quarter 2000.
The credit loss recovery booked in Corporate Center represents the
difference between the adjusted expected losses charged to the business units
and the actual credit loss recovery recognized in the Group financial accounts.
This quarter the continued strength of the Swiss economy has allowed UBS to make
a further write back of credit loss provisions of CHF 142 million. This
continued better than expected credit loss performance resulted in a credit loss
recovery in Corporate Center of CHF 374 million.
The results of UBS's 91.2% holding in Klinik Hirslanden AG were fully
consolidated for the first time in fourth quarter 1999. This has led to an
increase in operating income and expenses compared to third quarter 1999, when
there was no equivalent contribution in Corporate Center.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million, except per share data Note 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income 3 12,480 12,682 9,353 (2) 33 36,559 25,646
Interest expense 3 (10,649) (10,445) (7,940) (2) (34) (30,402) (21,480)
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Net interest income 1,831 2,237 1,413 (18) 30 6,157 4,166
Credit loss recovery / expense 142 208 (275) -- -- 225 (910)
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Net interest income
after credit loss recovery / expense 1,973 2,445 1,138 (19) 73 6,382 3,256
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Net fee and commission income 4 3,865 3,756 3,066 3 26 11,700 9,250
Net trading income 5 2,368 2,691 2,097 (12) 13 8,037 6,557
Net gains from disposal of
associates and subsidiaries 0 21 (6) -- -- 23 1,772
Other income 6 339 287 239 18 42 960 801
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Total operating income 8,545 9,200 6,534 (7) 31 27,102 21,636
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel 7 3,863 4,354 3,104 (11) 24 12,739 9,923
General and administrative 7 1,503 1,743 1,391 (14) 8 4,677 3,779
Depreciation and amortization 7 476 451 426 6 12 1,423 1,290
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Total operating expenses 5,842 6,548 4,921 (11) 19 18,839 14,992
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE
TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS 2,703 2,652 1,613 2 68 8,263 6,644
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Tax expense 621 591 374 5 66 1,878 1,525
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 2,082 2,061 1,239 1 68 6,385 5,119
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Minority interests (7) (9) (14) 22 50 (42) (35)
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NET PROFIT 2,075 2,052 1,225 1 69 6,343 5,084
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Basic earnings per share (CHF) 3 8 5.15 5.24 3.07 (2) 68 16.05 12.48
Basic earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) 2, 3 8 5.46 5.57 3.27 (2) 67 17.07 13.10
Diluted earnings per share (CHF) 3 8 5.09 5.19 3.05 (2) 67 15.88 12.38
Diluted earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) 2, 3 8 5.40 5.51 3.26 (2) 66 16.88 13.00
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 The
amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation. 3 1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one share
split, effective 8 May 2000.
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UBS GROUP BALANCE SHEET
% change from
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 1 30.6.00 31.12.99
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 2,417 3,457 5,073 (30) (52)
Money market paper 71,978 61,504 69,717 17 3
Due from banks 25,914 25,761 29,907 1 (13)
Cash collateral on securities borrowed 152,551 146,199 113,162 4 35
Reverse repurchase agreements 174,562 164,866 132,474 6 32
Trading portfolio assets 223,486 215,649 212,440 4 5
Positive replacement values 76,344 57,758 64,698 32 18
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 244,754 233,015 234,858 5 4
Financial investments 10,051 9,504 7,039 6 43
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 7,024 5,817 5,167 21 36
Investments in associates 862 818 1,102 5 (22)
Property and equipment 8,283 8,216 8,701 1 (5)
Intangible assets and goodwill 3,701 3,545 3,543 4 4
Other assets 8,306 10,198 11,007 (19) (25)
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TOTAL ASSETS 1,010,233 946,307 898,888 7 12
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Total subordinated assets 648 330 600 96 8
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued 65,527 85,409 64,655 (23) 1
Due to banks 96,417 75,172 76,365 28 26
Cash collateral on securities lent 15,894 15,334 12,832 4 24
Repurchase agreements 261,580 230,565 196,914 13 33
Trading portfolio liabilities 60,694 60,279 54,586 1 11
Negative replacement values 92,796 77,926 95,786 19 (3)
Due to customers 291,627 279,915 279,960 4 4
Accrued expenses and deferred income 17,267 14,492 12,040 19 43
Long-term debt 50,558 52,990 56,332 (5) (10)
Other liabilities 20,528 21,950 18,376 (6) 12
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 972,888 914,032 867,846 6 12
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MINORITY INTERESTS 417 399 434 5 (4)
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 4,317 4,317 4,309 0 0
Share premium account 14,127 14,554 14,437 (3) (2)
Foreign currency translation (710) (557) (442) (27) (61)
Retained earnings 24,505 22,431 20,327 9 21
Treasury shares (5,311) (8,869) (8,023) 40 34
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 36,928 31,876 30,608 16 21
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS
AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,010,233 946,307 898,888 7 12
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Total subordinated liabilities 14,393 14,089 14,801 2 (3)
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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UBS GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CHF million
For the nine-month period ended 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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ISSUED AND PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
Balance at the beginning of the period 4,309 4,300
Issue of share capital 8 6
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 2 4,317 4,306
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SHARE PREMIUM
Balance at the beginning of the period (as per prior Annual Report) 13,929 13,740
Change in accounting policy 508 (123)
Balance at the beginning of the period (restated) 14,437 13,617
Premium on shares issued and warrants exercised 3 74 9
Net premium / (discount) on treasury share and own equity derivative activity 3 (384) 481
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 14,127 14,107
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Balance at the beginning of the period (442) (456)
Movements during the period (268) (2)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD (710) (458)
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RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at the beginning of the period (as per prior Annual Report) 20,501 16,293
Change in accounting policy (174) (69)
Balance at the beginning of the period (restated) 20,327 16,224
Net profit for the period 6,343 5,084
Dividends paid (2,165) (2,050)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 24,505 19,258
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TREASURY SHARES, AT COST
Balance at the beginning of the period (as per prior Annual Report) (3,462) (1,482)
Change in accounting policy (4,561) (3,409)
Balance at the beginning of the period (restated) (8,023) (4,891)
Acquisitions (11,161) (5,665)
Disposals 13,873 2,904
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD 4 (5,311) (7,652)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 36,928 29,561
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2
Comprising 431,697,629 ordinary shares as of 30 September 2000 and 430,578,786
ordinary shares as of 30 September 1999, at CHF 10 each, fully paid. 3 In prior
periods, a portion of income on own equity derivative contract activity was
included in Premium/(discount) on treasury shares issued and treasury share
contract activity. This amount is now included in Net premium/(discount) on
treasury share and own equity derivative activity for all periods. 4 Comprising
25,069,074 ordinary shares as of 30 September 2000 and 35,449,010 ordinary
shares as of 30 September 1999.
In addition to treasury shares a maximum amount of 46,253,441 unissued shares
were available to be issued without further approval of the shareholders. This
amount of shares consisted of 38 million authorized shares, for use in the share
exchange for the PaineWebber merger, and 17,253,441 shares of conditional
capital of which 17 million were available to be used for PaineWebber employee
option plans. However, these two categories of shares are interrelated.
Therefore the number of shares finally issued will be less than the 55 million
aggregate of the possible authorized and conditional capital increases. Using
the maximum of one category would automatically lead to a reduction of the other
category. This means that the maximum number of shares issued under the
authorized and conditional capital in relation to the PaineWebber merger could
not exceed 46 million shares.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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UBS GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
CHF million
For the nine-month period ended 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit 6,343 5,084
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE TO CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Non cash items included in net profit and other adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 1,423 1,290
Provision for credit losses (225) 910
Income from associates (70) (125)
Deferred tax expense 238 279
Net gain from investing activities (472) (2,196)
Net increase / (decrease) in operating assets:
Net due from / to banks 19,940 (1,611)
Reverse repurchase agreements, cash collateral on securities borrowed (81,477) (3,178)
Trading portfolio including net replacement values (19,574) (12,893)
Loans due to / from customers 1,996 7,995
Accrued income, prepaid expenses and other assets 844 129
Net increase / (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Repurchase agreements, cash collateral on securities lent 67,728 3,773
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 7,988 (3,028)
Income taxes paid (840) (722)
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NET CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 3,842 (4,293)
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CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in subsidiaries and associates (603) (308)
Disposal of subsidiaries and associates 377 3,659
Purchase of property and equipment (741) (1,969)
Disposal of property and equipment 190 420
Net (investment) / divestment in financial investments (2,623) 1,004
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NET CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (3,400) 2,806
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CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Money market paper issued 872 15,890
Net movements in treasury shares and treasury share contract activity 2,402 (2,271)
Capital issuance 8 6
Dividends paid (2,165) (2,050)
Issuance of long-term debt 10,376 8,141
Repayment of long-term debt (16,150) (3,400)
Repayment of minority interests (20) (689)
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NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (4,677) 15,627
Effects of exchange rate differences (266) 67
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NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH EQUIVALENTS (4,501) 14,207
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 102,277 83,678
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD 97,776 97,885
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS COMPRISE:
Cash and balances with central banks 2,417 2,746
Money market paper 71,978 63,606
Due from banks maturing in less than three months 23,381 31,533
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TOTAL 97,776 97,885
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE 28 NOVEMBER 2000
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The UBS AG consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with
International Accounting Standards ("IAS"). These interim financial statements
are presented in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Statements".
In the first half of 2000, the Group reorganized its business divisions. The
segment reporting for the first nine months of 2000, as well as the comparative
segment reporting for the first nine months of 1999, reflect the new Group
structure.
At the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 18 April 2000, a
two-for-one stock split was approved to be effective 8 May 2000. Accordingly,
share and per share information have been adjusted to retroactively reflect the
stock split.
In preparing the consolidated interim financial statements, the same
accounting policies and methods of computation are followed as in the
consolidated financial statements at 31 December 1999 and for the year then
ended, with the exception of the following changes in accounting policies:
IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
In July 1998, the International Accounting Standard Committee ("IASC") issued
IAS 37, Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, which has been
adopted for the Group's financial statements as of 1 January 2000. The Standard
provides recognition and measurement requirements for provisions. IAS 37 also
provides accounting and disclosure requirements for contingent liabilities and
contingent assets.
IAS 38 Intangible Assets
In July 1998, the IASC issued IAS 38 Intangible Assets, which the Group adopted
prospectively as of 1 January 2000. The standard requires the capitalization and
amortization of certain intangible assets, if it is probable that the future
economic benefits that are attributable to the assets will flow to the
enterprise and the cost can be measured reliably.
IAS 10 (revised), Events after the Balance Sheet Date
In May 1999, the IASC issued IAS 10 (revised), Events after the Balance Sheet
Date, which has been adopted for the Group's financial statements as of 1
January 2000. IAS 10 (revised) establishes requirements for the recognition and
disclosure of events after the balance sheet date. The adoption of IAS 10
(revised) had no impact on any comparative financial information.
Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital - Reacquired Own Equity Instruments
(Treasury Shares)
In May 1999, the IASC issued Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital - Reacquired
Own Equity Instruments (Treasury Shares), which the Group adopted as of 1
January 2000. The interpretation provides guidance for the recognition,
presentation and disclosure of treasury shares. SIC 16 applies to own shares and
derivatives on own shares held for trading and non-trading purposes. SIC 16
requires own shares and derivatives on own shares to be presented as treasury
shares and deducted from shareholders' equity. Gains and losses relating to the
sale of own shares are recognized as a change in shareholders' equity.
As a result of the adoption of Interpretation SIC 16, financial information
has been retroactively restated. Net trading income was increased by CHF 11
million for the quarter ended 30 September 1999 and was decreased by CHF 127
million for the nine-month period ended 30 September 1999. Shareholders' equity
and total assets were reduced by CHF 4,227 million as of 31 December 1999 and
CHF 3,601 million as of December 1998.
Offsetting of Amounts Related to Certain Contracts
In order to improve comparability with its main competitors, the Group has
offset positive and negative replacement values and reverse repurchase
agreements and repurchase agreements with the same counter-party for
transactions covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements. This
change became effective as of 1 January 2000 and all prior periods represented
have been restated. Positive and negative replacement values have been reduced
by CHF 66,136 million for the year ended 31 December 1999. Reverse repurchase
and repurchase agreements have been reduced by CHF 12,322 million for the year
ended 31 December 1999.
Interest and Dividend Income on Trading Assets
In prior periods, interest and dividend income and expense on trading assets and
liabilities were
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NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
28 NOVEMBER 2000
included in Net trading income. In order to improve comparability with its main
competitors, the Group has included interest and dividend income and expense on
trading assets and liabilities in Interest income and interest expense
respectively. This change in presentation became effective 1 January 2000. The
comparative financial information for 1999 has been restated to comply with this
change.
Interest income was increased by CHF 4,563 million and CHF 12,707 million
for the quarter ended 30 September 1999 and the nine-month period ended 30
September 1999 respectively. Interest expense was increased by CHF 4,622 million
and CHF 13,378 million for the quarter ended 30 September 1999 and the
nine-month period ended 30 September 1999 respectively. In addition, net trading
income was increased by CHF 59 million and CHF 671 million for the quarter ended
30 September 1999 and nine-month period ended 30 September 1999 respectively.
Tax expense
In prior periods, capital taxes were included in Tax expense. Capital taxes have
been reclassified from Tax expense to General and administrative expenses for
all prior periods presented.
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NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
28 NOVEMBER 2000
NOTE 2 REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP
The Business Group results have been presented on a management reporting basis.
Consequently, internal charges and transfer pricing adjustments have been
reflected in the performance of each business. The basis of the reporting
reflects the management of the business within the Group. Total revenue includes
income, which is directly attributable to a Business Group whether from sales to
external customers or from transactions with other segments. Revenue sharing
agreements are used to allocate external customer revenues to a Business Group
on a reasonable basis. Transactions between Business Groups are conducted at
arms length.
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2000
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
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Revenues 10,685 1,465 14,653 74 26,877
Credit loss recovery 1 (606) 0 (164) 995 225
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Total operating income 10,079 1,465 14,489 1,069 27,102
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Personnel expenses 3,634 646 8,070 389 12,739
General and administrative expenses 1,700 301 2,202 474 4,677
Depreciation 344 34 431 213 1,022
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 52 198 118 33 401
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Total operating expenses 5,730 1,179 10,821 1,109 18,839
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 4,349 286 3,668 (40) 8,263
Tax expense 1,878
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 6,385
Minority interests (42)
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NET PROFIT 6,343
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1 In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time,
adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense /
recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically
derived adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and
country risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS
credit loss expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting
purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional breakdown
of the net credit recovery / (expense) for financial reporting purposes
of CHF 225 million for the nine-month period ended 30 September 2000 is
as follows: UBS Switzerland CHF 543 million, UBS Warburg CHF (318)
million.
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1999 2
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
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Revenues 9,582 1,013 10,358 1,593 22,546
Credit loss expense 1 (846) 0 (240) 176 (910)
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Total operating income 8,736 1,013 10,118 1,769 21,636
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Personnel expenses 3,539 406 5,786 192 9,923
General and administrative expenses 1,687 198 1,837 57 3,779
Depreciation 315 22 488 213 1,038
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 18 83 118 33 252
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Total operating expenses 5,559 709 8,229 495 14,992
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 3,177 304 1,889 1,274 6,644
Tax expense 1,525
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 5,119
Minority interests (35)
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NET PROFIT 5,084
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1 In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time,
adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit loss expense are
reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected
losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted expected
loss figures and the net credit loss expenses recorded at Group level for
financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit loss expense for financial reporting purposes of CHF
910 million for the nine-month period ended 30 September 1999 is as follows: UBS
Switzerland CHF 907 million, UBS Warburg CHF 4 million, Corporate Center CHF (1)
million. 2 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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NOTE 3 NET INTEREST INCOME
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks 1,507 987 1,692 53 (11) 3,586 4,159
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers 3,913 3,790 3,053 3 28 11,066 8,692
Interest from finance leasing 11 8 13 38 (15) 30 36
Interest earned on securities borrowed
and reverse repurchase agreements 4,396 4,929 2,984 (11) 47 13,415 8,376
Interest and dividend income from financial investments 39 60 42 (35) (7) 139 108
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio 2,554 2,813 1,514 (9) 69 8,130 4,136
Other 60 95 55 (37) 9 193 139
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Total 12,480 12,682 9,353 (2) 33 36,559 25,646
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks 1,415 1,130 1,781 25 (21) 3,645 3,476
Interest on amounts due to customers 2,692 2,269 2,109 19 28 7,145 6,169
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements 3,533 3,638 2,158 (3) 64 10,240 6,376
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio 1,136 1,435 507 (21) 124 3,860 1,585
Interest on medium and long-term debt 1,873 1,973 1,385 (5) 35 5,512 3,874
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Total 10,649 10,445 7,940 2 34 30,402 21,480
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NET INTEREST INCOME 1,831 2,237 1,413 (18) 30 6,157 4,166
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
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NOTE 4 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS 69 65 85 6 (19) 214 300
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SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES
Underwriting fees 1 364 371 220 (2) 65 954 598
Corporate finance fees 1 403 444 236 (9) 71 1,164 859
Brokerage fees 1,261 1,257 928 0 36 4,240 2,810
Investment fund fees 641 658 480 (3) 34 2,001 1,405
Fiduciary fees 86 86 81 0 6 261 243
Custodian fees 349 373 490 (6) (29) 1,075 1,278
Portfolio and other
management and advisory fees 1 890 809 594 10 50 2,521 1,895
Other 15 4 22 275 (32) 44 75
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Total 4,009 4,002 3,051 0 31 12,260 9,163
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COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES 176 188 208 (6) (15) 567 575
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TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 4,254 4,255 3,344 0 27 13,041 10,038
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FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Brokerage fees paid 244 266 208 (8) 17 826 567
Other 145 233 70 (38) 107 515 221
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Total 389 499 278 (22) 40 1,341 788
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 3,865 3,756 3,066 3 26 11,700 9,250
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1 In prior periods, corporate finance related advisory fees were
included in Portfolio and other management and advisory fees. These fees are now
reported in the new disclosure line Corporate finance fees together with merger
and acquisition fees which were previously reported in Underwriting and
corporate finance fees. All prior periods have been restated accordingly.
NOTE 5 NET TRADING INCOME
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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Foreign exchange 2 255 397 174 (36) 47 935 892
Fixed income 101 440 725 (77) (86) 744 2,028
Equities 2,012 1,854 1,198 9 68 6,358 3,637
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NET TRADING INCOME 2,368 2,691 2,097 (12) 13 8,037 6,557
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Trading related net interest 3 2,281 2,669 1,833 (15) 24 7,445 4,551
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Combined total 4,649 5,360 3,930 (13) 18 15,482 11,108
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2
Includes other trading income such as banknotes, precious metals and
commodities. 3 Includes Net interest and dividend income from trading portfolio
and Net interest income on securities borrowed and lent and repurchase and
reverse repurchase agreements, which are included in Net interest income (Note
3).
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NOTE 6 OTHER INCOME
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL ASSETS (DEBT AND EQUITY)
Net income from disposal of
private equity investments 161 214 143 (25) 13 572 293
Net income from disposal of
other financial assets 13 77 60 (83) (78) 97 90
Net loss from revaluation of financial assets (33) (198) (27) 83 (22) (251) (47)
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Total 141 93 176 52 (20) 418 336
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INVESTMENTS IN PROPERTY
Net income from disposal of
properties held for resale 7 14 20 (50) (65) 44 56
Net loss from revaluation of
properties held for resale (7) (60) (10) 88 30 (73) (19)
Net income from other properties 32 21 18 52 78 60 51
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Total 32 (25) 28 228 14 31 88
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EQUITY INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES 11 48 23 (77) (52) 70 125
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OTHER 155 171 12 (9) -- 441 252
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME 339 287 239 18 42 960 801
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NOTE 7 OPERATING EXPENSES
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99
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PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Salaries and bonuses 3,025 3,553 2,300 (15) 32 10,295 7,672
Contractors 184 166 223 11 (17) 519 609
Insurance and social contributions 217 225 190 (4) 14 707 562
Contribution to retirement benefit plans 125 118 95 6 32 363 337
Employee share plans 24 21 22 14 9 65 131
Other personnel expenses 288 271 274 6 5 790 612
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TOTAL 3,863 4,354 3,104 (11) 24 12,739 9,923
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Occupancy 211 243 199 (13) 6 685 599
Rent and maintenance
of machines and equipment 100 136 93 (26) 8 356 216
Telecommunications and postage 214 218 177 (2) 21 626 548
Administration 165 175 139 (6) 19 523 476
Marketing and public relations 106 138 85 (23) 25 315 192
Travel and entertainment 144 155 132 (7) 9 436 379
Professional fees 141 155 34 (9) 315 419 331
IT and other outsourcing 293 258 506 14 (42) 857 905
Other 129 265 26 (51) 396 460 133
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TOTAL 1,503 1,743 1,391 (14) 8 4,677 3,779
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Property, equipment and software 350 324 345 8 1 1,022 1,038
Goodwill and other intangible assets 126 127 81 (1) 56 401 252
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TOTAL 476 451 426 6 12 1,423 1,290
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 5,842 6,548 4,921 (11) 19 18,839 14,992
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NOTE 8 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99 1 2Q00 3Q99 30.9.00 30.9.99 1
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 2,075 2,052 1,225 1 69 6,343 5,084
Net profit for the period before
goodwill amortization (CHF million) 2 2,201 2,179 1,306 1 69 6,744 5,336
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Registered ordinary shares 431,697,293 431,328,220 430,578,326 0 0 431,330,568 430,434,800
Treasury shares (28,873,507) (40,080,525) (31,738,941) 28 9 (36,248,750) (23,077,197) 3
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE 402,823,786 391,247,695 398,839,385 3 1 395,081,818 407,357,603
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 5.15 5.24 3.07 (2) 68 16.05 12.48
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE BEFORE
GOODWILL AMORTIZATION (CHF)2 5.46 5.57 3.27 (2) 67 17.07 13.10
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 2,075 2,052 1,225 1 69 6,343 5,084
Net profit for the period before
goodwill amortization (CHF million) 2 2,201 2,179 1,306 1 69 6,744 5,336
Weighted average shares for
Basic Earnings per share 402,823,786 391,247,695 398,839,385 3 1 395,081,818 407,357,603
Potential dilutive ordinary shares
resulting from outstanding options,
warrants and convertible debt securities 4,613,913 4,405,372 2,174,302 5 112 4,338,966 3,184,624 4
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE 407,437,699 395,653,067 401,013,687 3 2 399,420,784 410,542,227
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 5.09 5.19 3.05 (2) 67 15.88 12.38
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE BEFORE
GOODWILL AMORTIZATION (CHF) 2 5.40 5.51 3.26 (2) 66 16.88 13.00
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1 The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting). 2 The
amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation. 3 Treasury shares have increased by 9,290,451 for the period
ended 30 September 1999, due to a change in accounting policy (see Note 1: Basis
of Accounting). 4 Share amount has been adjusted by 907,360 representing other
potentially dilutive instruments for the period ended 30 September 1999, due to
a change in accounting policy (see Note 1: Basis of Accounting).
1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May
2000.
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28 NOVEMBER 2000
NOTE 9 SIGNIFICANT CURRENCY TRANSLATION RATES
The following table shows the significant rates used to translate the financial
statements of foreign entities into Swiss francs.
SPOT RATE AVERAGE RATE
As of Year-to-date
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30.9.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 30.6.00 30.9.99
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1 USD 1.73 1.63 1.59 1.67 1.66 1.48
1 EUR 1.52 1.56 1.61 1.57 1.59 1.60
1 GBP 2.53 2.48 2.58 2.58 2.61 2.40
100 JPY 1.60 1.55 1.56 1.57 1.56 1.28
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NOTE 10 POST BALANCE SHEET DATE EVENTS
On 3 November 2000, the previously announced merger with PaineWebber Group Inc.
was completed for a total consideration of CHF 20.8 billion.
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Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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INCOME STATEMENT KEY FIGURES
Operating income 9,300 8,545 6,789 9 37 36,402 28,425
Operating expenses 7,364 5,842 5,540 26 33 26,203 20,532
Operating profit before tax 1,936 2,703 1,249 (28) 55 10,199 7,893
Net profit 1,449 2,075 1,069 (30) 36 7,792 6,153
Cost/income ratio(%)(2) 78.4 69.5 81.1 72.2 69.9
Cost/income ratio before goodwill(%)(2),(3) 75.6 68.0 79.8 70.4 68.7
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PER SHARE DATA (CHF)
Basic earnings per share(4),(7) 3.39 5.15 2.69 (34) 26 19.33 15.20
Basic earnings per share before goodwill(3),(4),(7) 4.02 5.46 2.92 (26) 38 20.99 16.04
Diluted earnings per share(4),(7) 3.34 5.09 2.66 (34) 26 19.04 15.07
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill(3),(4),(7) 3.95 5.40 2.88 (27) 37 20.67 15.90
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RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (%)
Return on shareholders' equity(5) 21.5 22.4
Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill(3),(5) 23.4 23.6
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 30.9.00 31.12.99
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CAPITALIZATION
Shareholders' equity 44,833 36,928 30,608 21 46
Market capitalization 112,666 95,053 92,642 19 22
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BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
Tier 1 (%) 11.7 11.7 10.6
Total BIS (%) 15.7 15.4 14.5
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TOTAL ASSETS UNDER
MANAGEMENT (CHF BILLION) 2,469 1,746 1,744 41 42
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HEADCOUNT (FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS)(6) 71,076 48,099 49,058 48 45
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LONG-TERM RATINGS
Moody's, New York AA1 Aa1 Aa1
Fitch/IBCA, London AAA AAA AAA
Standard & Poor's, New York AA+ AA+ AA+
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EARNINGS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS(8)
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Operating income 9,300 8,545 6,777 9 37 36,402 26,587
Operating expenses 7,124 5,842 5,542 22 29 25,763 20,534
Operating profit before tax 2,176 2,703 1,235 (19) 76 10,639 6,053
Net profit 1,634 2,075 1,059 (21) 54 8,132 4,665
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Cost/income ratio before goodwill(%)(2),(3) 73.0 68.0 79.9 69.2 73.3
Basic earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF)(3),(4),(7) 4.45 5.46 2.89 (18) 54 21.83 12.37
Diluted earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF)(3),(4),(7) 4.38 5.40 2.86 (19) 53 21.50 12.26
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Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill(%)(3,)(5) 24.3 18.2
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation. (2) Operating expenses / operating income
before credit loss expense. (3) The amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets are excluded from the calculation. (4) For EPS calculation,
see Note 7 to the Financial Statements. (5) Net profit / average shareholders'
equity excluding dividends. (6) The Group headcount does not include the Klinik
Hirslanden AG headcount of 1,839, 1,859 and 1,853 for 31 December 2000, 30
September 2000 and 31 December 1999, respectively. (7) 1999 share figures are
restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May 2000. (8) Details of
the Significant Financial Events are presented in the Group Review.
Except where otherwise stated, all 31 December 2000 figures throughout this
report include the impact of the acquisition of PaineWebber, which occurred on 3
November 2000.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Shareholders' Letter 2
Group Review 4
UBS Switzerland 14
UBS Asset Management 22
UBS Warburg 28
Corporate Center 43
Financial Information
UBS Group Income Statement 44
Notes to the Financial Information 45
Information for Shareholders 52
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SHAREHOLDERS' LETTER
22 FEBRUARY 2001
SHAREHOLDERS' LETTER
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS,
UBS has had an excellent year, making real progress towards our strategic vision
of a globally integrated investment services firm advising a premier client
base, and culminating in the merger with PaineWebber. Our net profit for the
year 2000 was CHF 7,792 million. Adjusted for restructuring and other one-off
charges and provisions, net profit for the year rose 74% over 1999, to CHF
8,132 million. This growth reflects our increasingly distinct positioning and
the skills and dedication of all our staff. In a difficult year for equity
markets, we were delighted to see our share price gain 23% over twelve months.
Adjusted for significant financial events and pre-goodwill, our return on
equity for the year increased to 24.3% from 18.2% in 1999. On the same basis,
earnings per share increased by 76%, from CHF 12.37 in 1999 to CHF 21.83 in
2000, and the cost/income ratio fell from 73.3% to 69.2%. Assets under
management increased by CHF 725 billion, to CHF 2,469 billion, boosted by the
inclusion of PaineWebber which more than offset the effect of weaker equity
markets in the latter part of the year.
Revenues were highest during the first quarter of the year, when the
unprecedentedly active markets provided plentiful opportunities for our-
selves and for our clients. But with every quarter this year showing adjusted
earnings per share better than 1999's best quarter, and substantial year on
year revenue growth in all our major business groups, we have also demonstrated
the resilience and quality of our earnings, across varied market conditions.
DIVIDEND
In October, we paid a dividend of CHF 4.50 per share in respect of the first
three quarters of 2000, as part of the arrangements for the merger with
PaineWebber. The Board of Directors now recommends a distribution in respect
of the fourth quarter of the year, of CHF 1.60 per share, in the form of a par
value reduction. This will bring the total distribution for the year to CHF 6.10
per share, compared to the dividend of CHF 5.50 per share for 1999.
FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
Net profit in the fourth quarter was CHF 1,449 million, 36% higher than in
fourth quarter 1999, but 30% below the third quarter's level, reflecting the
seasonal slow-down in our market-related businesses, the impact of the
PaineWebber-related restructuring charges and the goodwill and funding costs
arising from the PaineWebber acquisition. Adjusted for significant financial
events, net profit increased 54% from fourth quarter 1999, to CHF 1,634 million.
Excluding the estimated impact of the PaineWebber merger, UBS's underlying net
profit adjusted for significant financial events would have fallen only 8%
from third quarter, an excellent result considering the less favorable market
conditions.
Again adjusted for significant financial events and pre-goodwill, fourth
quarter basic earnings per share was CHF 4.45, and the cost/income ratio was
73.0%, down from 79.9% in fourth quarter 1999.
BUSINESS GROUP HIGHLIGHTS
UBS Switzerland's Private and Corporate Clients business unit rounded off a very
successful year with another strong performance in the fourth quarter, with
profit before tax of CHF 511 million, up 10% from the previous quarter. The cost
benefits of the 1998 merger between UBS and SBC have made a significant
contribution to improving the bottom line this year, and our highly rated
on-line services give us encouraging prospects for future growth.
Private Banking continued its strong performance relative to last year,
with earnings of CHF 815 million up 22% over fourth quarter 1999, driven by
higher income from asset-based fees. Compared to the third quarter 2000,
earnings were down only 8%, in part reflecting the cost of the launch of the new
Private Banking brand campaign.
UBS Asset Management's relative investment performance has staged an
impressive come back over the year, as its core price/value style out-performed
growth-based strategies in the mixed equity market conditions. Phillips and
Drew, UBS Asset Management's UK-based business, was ranked the top-performing UK
pension fund manager for the year by Combined Actuarial Performance Services
(CAPS), the leading UK performance measurement consultancy. This strong
showing also raised its three year ranking from fourth quartile to second
quartile.
Earnings in UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit
were once again
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more than double those of the same quarter last year, at CHF 948 million. There
was a continued strong performance from the Equities business and a very good
final quarter for Corporate Finance, including the completion of a number of
landmark deals. Revenues at the US Private Clients business unit, which is made
up of the individual client businesses of PaineWebber, fell only 2% relative to
the level in the third quarter, before the merger.
FOURTH QUARTER STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
The integration of PaineWebber has been completed very smoothly, with the
capital markets business completely merged into our Corporate and Institutional
Clients business unit, and the US private client business of UBS Warburg fully
integrated into PaineWebber's management structure. In January, the Group
Executive Board welcomed Joseph J. Grano, the President and Chief Executive
Officer of PaineWebber, as its newest member.
The reception of the merger among PaineWebber staff has exceeded even our
expectations, with negligible staff turnover. We now have an enviable platform
in the US, employing 27,607 people, or almost 39% of our worldwide total.
With the launch of UBS Fund Solutions in December 2000, we took another
important step forward in our move to an open product architecture. Our role
as trusted advisor to our clients demands that we supplement UBS products with a
screened selection of the best on offer outside UBS. PaineWebber has led the way
with this approach in the US, with notable success, and we are convinced that we
can translate that experience into all our private client businesses.
OUTLOOK
The year 2000 was an outstanding one for UBS, and a good one overall for the
markets. As we move into 2001, the prospects for markets and for the
international credit environment are particularly difficult to predict. The
recent upswing in the cycle in Switzerland does, however, afford us some
protection.
We believe that our credit business is well positioned, thanks to our
avoidance of balance sheet-led earnings growth, although we do not expect to see
the net credit loss write-backs we experienced this year. UBS Asset Management
is cautiously optimistic about prospects for growth as its core price/value
investment style demonstrates its strengths in less bullish markets, and UBS
Warburg has already demonstrated the quality and sustainability of its earnings
in the less positive conditions of the second half of 2000.
The biggest opportunity for UBS this year lies in realizing the full
transforming value of the PaineWebber merger, not only in the US, but through
leveraging the marketing and client skills, product innovation and energy of our
new partners to build the best wealth management firm in the world.
UBS AG
/s/ Alex Krauer /s/ Marcel Ospel
Alex Krauer Marcel Ospel
Chairman of the Board of Directors Group Chief Executive Officer
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UBS GROUP PERFORMANCE AGAINST TARGETS
Year-to-date 31.12.00 30.9.00(1) 31.12.99(2)
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ROE (%)
as reported 21.5 26.9 22.4
before goodwill and adjusted for significant financial events(3) 24.3 29.1 18.2
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For the quarter ended 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(2),(4)
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BASIC EPS (CHF)
as reported 3.39 5.15 2.69
before goodwill and adjusted for significant financial events(3) 4.45 5.46 2.89
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COST/INCOME RATIO (%)
as reported 78.4 69.5 81.1
before goodwill and adjusted for significant financial events(3) 73.0 68.0 79.9
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT NET NEW
MONEY(5)
CHF billion 31.12.00 30.9.00 % Change 4Q00
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UBS GROUP(6) 2,469 1,746 41
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UBS SWITZERLAND
Private and Corporate Clients 440 440 0 (1)
Private Banking 681 707 (4) (1)
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UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Institutional Asset Management(7) 496 528 (6) (5)
Investment Funds / GAM 219 227 (4) 3
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UBS WARBURG
US Private Clients(6) 794 8
International Private Clients 33 44 (25) (3)
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(1) Annualized. (2) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive
changes in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International
Accounting Standards and changes in presentation. (3) The amortization of
goodwill and other intangible assets are excluded from the calculation. (4) 1999
share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May
2000. (5) Excludes interest and dividend income. (6) US Private Clients Assets
under Management at 3 November 2000 were CHF 890 billion. (7) Includes
non-institutional assets also reported in the Investment Funds/GAM business
unit.
GROUP TARGETS
UBS focuses on four key performance targets, designed to ensure that we deliver
continually improving returns to our shareholders. UBS has seen a good overall
performance against these targets since they were announced in December 1999.
Adjusted for significant financial events, our pre-goodwill return on
equity for the year 2000 is 24.3%, clearly above our target range of 15-20%
across periods of varying market conditions. Pre-goodwill earnings per share,
again on an adjusted basis, was CHF 4.45 for fourth quarter 2000, representing
an increase of 54% over fourth quarter 1999, well in excess of our target of
double-digit growth across periods of varying market conditions. Over the entire
year, our performance was even stronger, with adjusted pre-goodwill earnings
per share growing 76% over 1999 to CHF 21.83. At 73.0% the fourth quarter
pre-goodwill cost/income ratio is also well below the 79.9% recorded in fourth
quarter 1999. For the year as a whole, continued focus on cost control has
brought the pre-goodwill cost/income ratio down to 69.2% from 73.3% for full
year 1999.
Net new money in the private client units ( Private Banking, US Private
Clients and International Private Clients) was CHF 18 billion for the year,
compared to CHF 4 billion in 1999, and including CHF 8 billion of net new money
in PaineWebber in only two months. PaineWebber's net new money growth since
completion of the merger demonstrates the strength of its franchise and the
momentum that it brings to UBS's asset gathering performance, helping to offset
a weaker quarter for the Private Banking and International Private Clients
units.
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SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
Quarter ended Year ended
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CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99
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OPERATING INCOME AS REPORTED 9,300 8,545 6,789(1) 36,402 28,425(1)
Julius Baer registered shares divestment (110)
International Global Trade Finance divestment (200)
Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt divestment (1,490)
LTCM gain (12) (38)
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ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME 9,300 8,545 6,777 36,402 26,587
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OPERATING EXPENSES AS REPORTED 7,364 5,842 5,540 26,203 20,532
US Global Settlement Fund provision 50 (154) (150) (154)
Pension Fund Accounting Credit 456 456
UBS / SBC Restructuring provision (300) (300)
PaineWebber integration costs (290) (290)
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ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES 7,124 5,842 5,542 25,763 20,534
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ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND
MINORITY INTERESTS 2,176 2,703 1,235 10,639 6,053
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Tax expense 442 621 161 2,320 1,686
Tax effect of significant financial events 55 (4) 100 (352)
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Adjusted tax expense 497 621 157 2,420 1,334
Minority interests (45) (7) (19) (87) (54)
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ADJUSTED NET PROFIT 1,634 2,075 1,059 8,132 4,665
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
There were two significant financial events this quarter.
UBS's previously established liability for the US Global Settlement
regarding World War II related claims was offset by CHF 50 million pre-tax, as
a result of contributions from Swiss industrial companies.
UBS recorded a CHF 290 million pre-tax restructuring charge relating to the
integration of PaineWebber into UBS.
Details of significant financial events for the whole of 1999 and 2000 are
shown in the table above.
RESULTS SUMMARY
Fourth quarter results, with net profit of CHF 1,449 million, were 36%
higher than the same period in 1999, continuing the very strong relative
performance recorded throughout this year, particularly in UBS Warburg.
Over the full year, net profit adjusted for significant financial events,
was CHF 8,132 million, 74% higher than 1999. Excluding the identifiable effects
of the PaineWebber merger, UBS estimates that full year adjusted profits would
have been up approximately 80% over 1999.
Net interest income before credit loss expense was 13% more than in fourth
quarter 1999 at CHF 1,973 million. Comparisons to fourth quarter 1999
principally reflect the cautious trading environment in the run up to the
millennium, with trading related net interest income up 67% from fourth quarter
1999.
The increase from third quarter reflects the seasonality of coupon
payments, and increases in securities lending and borrowing and repo and reverse
repo activity. These effects were partially offset by the costs of funding the
PaineWebber merger.
Over the full year, net interest income increased 38% to CHF 8,130 million,
principally driven by the much stronger trading related performance.
Net fee and commission income was CHF 5,003 million in fourth quarter 2000,
up 49% compared to fourth quarter 1999. CHF 949 million of this increase came
from PaineWebber, the remainder mainly reflects strong performance in Corporate
Finance and primary markets, and the contribution from two other new businesses,
O'Connor, created in June 2000, and Global Asset Management, purchased at the
end of fourth quarter 1999. Quarter-on-quarter, fee and commission income,
adjusted for PaineWebber, increased by 5%, reflecting an excellent period for
Corporate Finance fees.
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Full year performance, with net fee and commission income up 32% to CHF
16,703 million, reflects these effects and also the very high level of brokerage
fees in the exuberant trading markets of the first few months of 2000.
Net trading income fell 19% from third quarter 2000 to CHF 1,916 million in
fourth quarter, but was up 65% compared to the same quarter last year, when
performance was depressed by the cautious trading strategies employed as Year
2000 approached. The quarter-on-quarter increase in Fixed Income trading income
was offset by associated increases in funding costs, recorded in net interest
income. Equity trading income in fourth quarter fell 31% from the previous quar-
ter, as an extended seasonal decline, due to the uncertainty surrounding the US
presidential elections, lowered trading volumes and liquidity, and increased
market volatility. Foreign exchange trading income increased slightly due to
more active euro trading.
Over the whole year, net trading income increased 29% to CHF 9,953 million,
as a result of increased global market activity, especially in the first
quarter, and the increasing strength of UBS Warburg's secondary client
franchise.
Total operating expenses of CHF 7,364 million were 33% higher than fourth
quarter 1999, and 26% higher than third quarter 2000, but included two months'
expenses for PaineWebber. Excluding the impact of PaineWebber, costs fell
slightly from third quarter, due to lower performance-related compensation.
Full year expenses were CHF 26,203 million, or CHF 25,763 million after
adjusting for significant financial events. Although this was an increase of 25%
over the adjusted amount for 1999, total operating income grew considerably
faster, up 37% year on year, on the same basis.
Expense growth was principally due to Personnel expenses, up 36% for the
full year to CHF 17,163 million, driven by bonus compensation in line with the
excellent results. Approximately 48% of the annual total represented bonus and
other variable compensation.
Fourth quarter Personnel expenses were 38% higher than in fourth quarter
1999 excluding the impact of significant financial events, as a result of
increased bonus expense, the inclusion of PaineWebber, and CHF 128 million of
PaineWebber staff retention payments. Personnel expenses fell significantly
compared to the third quarter (about 14%), if the identifiable effect of
PaineWebber is stripped out, reflecting the alignment of performance-related
compensation to the downward shift of market sentiment in the fourth quarter.
General and administrative expenses fell 10% compared to fourth quarter
1999, to CHF 2,088 million. Adjusted for significant financial events and the
inclusion for the first time of PaineWebber's expenses, underlying performance
was still encouraging, with General and administrative expenses falling slightly
from the same quarter in the previous year. Compared to third quarter, adjusted
General and administrative expenses rose, after allowing for PaineWebber,
reflecting the seasonal pattern of certain cost categories.
On a full year basis, General and administrative expenses rose 11% to CHF
6,765 million, compared to operating income up 28%, reflecting successful
control of non-revenue driven costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased 50% over fourth quarter 1999 to CHF
852 million. Excluding the restructuring costs involved in re-aligning the
e-services initiative, this represents an increase of CHF 213 million or 38%.
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles resulting from the PaineWebber merger
accounted for CHF 138 million, and depreciation of PaineWebber property and
equipment for another CHF 44 million.
Over the full year, depreciation and amortization increased by CHF 418
million to CHF 2,275 million, mainly due to the PaineWebber merger and the
fourth quarter 1999 acquisition of GAM.
UBS Group incurred a tax expense of CHF 442 million for fourth quarter
2000, an effective tax rate of 22.8%. Over the full year, the tax expense
was CHF 2,320 million, an effective tax rate of 22.8%, compared to an effective
tax rate of 21.4% in 1999.
UBS AND SBC MERGER RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
Of the CHF 7,300 million restructuring provision relating to the 1998 merger
between Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, CHF 427 million
was used in fourth quarter 2000, bringing the total used in 2000 to CHF 699
million, and leaving CHF 730 million still to be used. As in the second and
third quarters, the main use of the provision this quarter related to vacancy
related premises costs in Corporate Center and severance costs in Private and
Corporate Clients. UBS expects that the provision will be completely utilized by
the end of 2001.
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CREDIT RISK
During the fourth quarter 2000, our aggregate net credit loss expense amounted
to CHF 95 million. This compares to a net write-back of CHF 142 million in the
third quarter 2000 and a net credit loss expense of CHF 46 million in the fourth
quarter of 1999.
Continuing the experience of the previous quarters, the strength of the
Swiss economy, combined with our successful recovery efforts, resulted in
another, albeit smaller, net recovery of previously established loan loss
provisions in UBS Switzerland. In line with the general trend observed in the
international credit markets in which we operate, UBS Warburg has increased loan
loss provisions, particularly in the US.
Over the last few years we have pursued a strategy of actively reducing our
international credit exposure. We have cut back our international corporate
lending activity and reduced our emerging markets credit exposures by selling
our international trade finance operations. We have also increasingly used
credit derivatives as an active means of managing and hedging our credit
exposures. This strategy has positioned UBS relatively well for the less
positive outlook in the international credit markets.
The UBS loan portfolio increased by CHF 4.8 billion from 30 September 2000
to CHF 287.1 billion at year end. The integration of PaineWebber's CHF 23
billion loan portfolio was offset by decreases in the loan portfolios of UBS
Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit and in UBS
Switzerland. CHF 5.1 billion of the decline in UBS Switzerland's portfolio
related to the assets of Solothurner Bank, sold in October 2000.
The increase in non-performing loans in UBS Warburg was more than offset by
the decrease in UBS Switzerland. Non-performing loans stood at CHF 10,452
million at 31 December 2000, a decline of CHF 677 million during the quarter,
and down CHF 2,621 million from the end of 1999. This reduction, and the
addition of PaineWebber's mostly secured private client loan portfolio, resulted
in an improvement in the non-performing loan ratio to 3.6%, compared to 3.9% at
the end of the third quarter.
MARKET RISK
Market risk is incurred primarily through UBS's trading activities, which are
centered in the Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit of UBS
Warburg. PaineWebber's trading activities were integrated into UBS Warburg on
completion of the merger on 3 November 2000, and their consolidated risk
positions have been included in UBS's Value at Risk (VaR) from that date. The
merger with PaineWebber has resulted in no significant change to UBS's market
risk exposure.
Market risk for UBS Warburg, as measured by 10 day 99% confidence level
VaR, decreased over the quarter mainly due to a reduction in equity trading
positions. Average VaR utilization for UBS Warburg amounted to CHF 221 million,
down CHF 17 million compared to the third quarter.
Potential stress loss is measured against a standard set of forward looking
scenarios. Stress loss limit utilization, which is defined as the worst outcome
from these stress scenarios, amounted to CHF 363 million at the end of the
fourth quarter, slightly up from the end of the third quarter.
ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND RESTATEMENTS
In first quarter 2000 we introduced a number of changes in accounting treatment.
For comparative purposes, 1999 figures were restated to reflect these changes,
primarily:
- - The removal from net trading income of profit on UBS shares held for
trading purposes.
- - The treatment of these shares as Treasury shares, reducing both the number
of shares and the shareholders' equity used in ratio calculations.
- - The reclassification of trading-related interest revenues, from net trading
income to net interest income.
- - The removal of the credit to net interest income and matching debit to net
trading income for the cost of funding trading positions.
Since the beginning of the year, we have capitalized costs relating to the
in-house development of software, reducing operating expenses in the fourth
quarter by CHF 73 million, and for the full year by CHF 248 million.
Full details of these changes were provided in our First Quarter 2000
Report and will be available in note 1 of our Financial Report 2000.
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ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS FOR CREDIT RISK
CHF million UBS Switzerland UBS Asset Management UBS Warburg
As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.00 30.9.00
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Loans (gross) 183,943 195,000 561 463 102,411 86,654
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Impaired loans(1) 13,671 15,209 -- -- 4,797 4,377
Allowances for impaired loans 7,281 8,505 -- -- 2,399 2,462
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Of which:
Non-performing loans 7,872 9,319 -- -- 2,554 1,767
Allowances for non-performing loans 4,702 5,760 -- -- 2,143 1,389
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES FOR IMPAIRED AND
NON-PERFORMING LOANS 7,281 8,505 -- -- 2,399 2,462
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Other allowances and provisions
for credit and country risk 22 12 -- -- 874 878
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS 7,303 8,517 -- -- 3,273 3,340
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of which country allowances and provisions -- -- -- -- 1,292 1,356
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RATIOS
Impaired loans as a % of gross loans(1) 7.4 7.8 -- -- 4.7 5.1
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Non-performing loans as a % of gross loans 4.3 4.8 -- -- 2.5 2.0
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Allowances and provisions
for credit loss as a % of gross loans 4.0 4.4 -- -- 3.2 3.9
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Allocated allowances as a % of impaired loans(1) 53.3 55.9 -- -- 50.0 56.2
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Allocated allowances as a % of non-performing loans 59.7 61.8 -- -- 83.9 78.6
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CHF million Corporate Center UBS Group
As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.00 30.9.00
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Loans (gross) 225 253 287,140 282,370
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Impaired loans(1) 26 44 18,494 19,630
Allowances for impaired loans 5 5 9,685 10,972
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Of which:
Non-performing loans 26 43 10,452 11,129
Allowances for non-performing loans 5 5 6,850 7,154
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES FOR IMPAIRED AND
NON-PERFORMING LOANS 5 5 9,685 10,972
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Other allowances and provisions
for credit and country risk -- -- 896 890
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS 5 5 10,581 11,862
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of which country allowances and provisions -- -- 1,292 1,356
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RATIOS
Impaired loans as a % of gross loans(1) 11.6 17.4 6.4 7.0
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Non-performing loans as a % of gross loans 11.6 17.0 3.6 3.9
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Allowances and provisions
for credit loss as a % of gross loans 2.2 2.0 3.7 4.2
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Allocated allowances as a % of impaired loans(1) 19.2 11.4 52.4 55.9
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Allocated allowances as a % of non-performing loans 19.2 11.6 65.5 64.3
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(1) Includes non-performing loans.
SUMMARY OF 10-DAY 99% CONFIDENCE VALUE AT RISK
UBS WARBURG
3 Months ending 29.12.00(1) 3 Months ending 29.9.00
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CHF million Min. Max. Average 29.12.00 Min. Max. Average 29.9.00
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RISK TYPE
Equities 144.7 197.6 172.9 146.5 179.9 238.4 204.0 192.7
Interest rates 117.9 202.3 156.9 132.8 113.8 165.0 137.2 122.3
Foreign exchange 10.3 41.3 22.0 31.6 7.6 75.4 26.0 19.7
Precious metals 2.1 21.4 5.9 5.3 2.8 19.7 8.3 15.8
Diversification effect --(2) --(2) (136.4) (129.1) --(2) --(2) (137.2) (125.5)
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TOTAL UBS WARBURG 186.8 266.1 221.3(3) 187.1 213.2 261.6 238.4 224.9
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(1) Positions from PaineWebber are included from the date of acquisition, 3
November 2000. (2) As the minimum and maximum occur on different days for
different risk types, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio
diversification effect. (3) CHF 216 million relates to the Corporate and
Institutional Clients business unit within UBS Warburg.
VALUE AT RISK LIMITS AND UTILIZATION
UBS GROUP VAR UTILIZATION
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CHF million limit 29.12.00 29.9.00
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UBS Warburg 450.0 187.1 224.9
UBS Switzerland 50.0 3.7 4.0
Corporate Center 350.0 45.3 79.4
Reserves 100.0
Diversification effect n/a (46.5) (79.0)
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UBS GROUP 600.0 189.6 229.3
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Remark: VaR limits and utilization include interest rate exposures in the
banking books of the Private Label Banks and Group Treasury.
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GROUP INITIATIVES
INTEGRATION OF PAINEWEBBER
PaineWebber is now completely integrated into the UBS Group. PaineWebber staff
have responded very positively to the merger, with 98% of those offered
positions in the new business accepting, and they have continued to show their
strong commitment throughout the successful integration process.
- - The capital markets activities of PaineWebber are now part of the Corporate
and Institutional Clients business unit; the final technology and legal
changes to implement this structure were completed in early February, and
the fourth quarter results of the Corporate and Institutional Clients
business unit already reflect the contribution from the ex-PaineWebber
business.
- - Mitchell Hutchins, PaineWebber's asset management arm, is to be renamed
Brinson Advisors, and will be managed as part of UBS Asset Management.
- - PaineWebber's private client business now forms the core of a new business
unit in UBS Warburg, called US Private Clients for reporting purposes. This
unit now also includes the US operations of the former UBS Warburg Private
Clients business unit, which were integrated with the former PaineWebber
business soon after the completion of the merger.
- - The fourth quarter results for the US Private Clients unit include only the
November and December results of the ex-PaineWebber business. The ex-UBS
Warburg businesses will be included in the results of this unit from first
quarter 2001; in this report they are included in the International Private
Clients unit.
EUROPEAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
The PaineWebber merger is a transforming partnership for UBS, not just in the
US, but through the strengths that PaineWebber can bring, across the private
client businesses. With integration smoothly completed, UBS can focus on
bringing PaineWebber's skills into the developing European wealth management
business.
UBS now has scale and excellence in two different types of private client
business: the brokerage model, through PaineWebber, and the banking model,
through Private Banking. We are therefore uniquely positioned to combine these
capabilities to provide a complete range of wealth management services to our
clients. With this combination UBS can meet all the needs of a sophisticated
clientele, whether banking in their home country or internationally.
UBS's strategy will focus on wealthy clients, with client self-segmentation
based on content and pricing, and services designed primarily for those with
more than EUR 500,000 of investable assets. We will not directly target the
"mass affluent" segment in Europe.
Our domestic banking efforts will be centered on Germany, the UK, France,
Italy and Spain, a scope that covers about 80% of Europe's investable assets,
while our international offering will continue to be pan-European. We will
extend the single brand, UBS Private Banking, from the top International private
banking brand, to become the top wealth management brand within each of our
targeted countries.
UBS is clearly committed to open architecture and the provision of a full
range of "best of breed" investment products to all our clients. Client advisors
will help to structure the appropriate range of products for each client,
building portfolios to reflect their investment objectives and risk criteria.
This advice-centered approach will be supported by on-line systems which combine
the best of PaineWebber's client interface technology with the core banking
system developed by the e-services initiative.
PaineWebber's top-class abilities in marketing, product management and
innovation, technology, and training will be deployed as the key catalyst for
our European businesses. UBS will accelerate the positive momentum of the
existing domestic business, transferring knowledge and resources from the
Private Banking business unit to add to the 170 existing advisors in Europe, and
supplementing them with a program of new hires.
In order to provide a structure able to meet the total needs of each
client, UBS will integrate the leadership of its private client businesses under
a single management for each region. The current UBS Warburg International
Private Clients business unit will therefore be transferred to the Private
Banking business unit, with the European business co-headed by Richard Sipes,
with 22 years of experience in PaineWebber, and Raoul Weil, with 14 years of
experience in UBS Private Banking.
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PRIVATE EQUITY: DEVELOPMENT OF A UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL
During 2001, UBS will implement a unique new business model for UBS Capital, its
private equity business, designed to best capture the opportunities available
from the growth of the international private equity market, and the strength of
demand for this asset class.
UBS Capital intends to increase the level of funding sourced from third
parties, reducing its dependence on direct funding from the UBS balance sheet.
To support this move towards wider participation, the new business model will
center on the formation of an autonomous investment management firm known as a
fund advisor. The fund advisor will be 80% owned by UBS Capital's current
management and 20% by UBS, and will adopt a new corporate identity during third
quarter 2001.
The explicit autonomy of this structure is particularly attractive to third
party investors, and fully in line with best market practice in the private
equity industry. Combined with UBS Capital's consistently impressive track
record, it will provide a compelling investment proposition.
The formation of the fund advisor will have a neutral effect on the
earnings stream of UBS. UBS will remain a cornerstone investor in new funds,
continuing to benefit from a strong commitment to this high-return product. The
new fund advisor will remain strongly affiliated with UBS. UBS's private client
and investment banking businesses will retain their close links to the private
equity business. Individual clients will be supplied with a full range of
proprietary private equity products, while maintaining complete freedom of
choice to select private equity investments from other providers. UBS Warburg
will continue to benefit from IPO and M&A referrals.
In tandem with supporting this new business model, UBS will raise its
target overall commitment to private equity investment from CHF 5 billion to CHF
7.5 billion.
WOLFSBERG ANTI-MONEY-LAUNDERING PRINCIPLES
UBS's reputation is one of its greatest assets, with a primary importance given
to the maintenance of the highest ethical standards. As part of this commitment,
UBS has joined with a group of the world's largest banks to agree a set of
global anti-money-laundering guidelines for international private banks.
The new guidelines were jointly announced on 30 October 2000 by the 11
banks and Transparency International, the global anti-corruption organization.
The group anticipates that the principles will become widely accepted by a
growing number of financial institutions.
The principles encompass "know your customer" policies and the
identification and follow-up of unusual or suspicious activities, and are
designed to ensure that private banking services are only offered to clients
with legitimate sources of wealth. An important working session to formulate the
guidelines was held at UBS's Wolfsberg training and conference center, and the
new guidelines have become known as the "Wolfsberg anti-money-laundering
principles."
NEW DEFINITION OF CLIENT ASSETS
UBS's initiative to propose an industry standard for the measurement and
reporting of client assets has been well received by investors, analysts and
peers. UBS is optimistic that the International Accounting Standards Committee
(IASC) will include such a standard in its revised publication of IAS 30
relating to bank-specific disclosure.
Financial impact of the PaineWebber merger
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
UBS has incurred a total of CHF 746 million (USD 431 million) of restructuring
costs and other one-off merger-related costs as a result of the PaineWebber
merger.
In accordance with IAS purchase accounting rules, CHF 456 million of these
costs have been accounted for as a liability of PaineWebber and were therefore
added to the goodwill amount for the transaction.
The remaining expenses, of CHF 290 million, have been charged in fourth
quarter 2000, and are treated as a significant financial event. CHF 152 million
was charged in the e-services business unit, representing the costs of closure
of the telephone call centers and the write down of capitalized software. CHF
106 million was charged in the Corporate and Institutional Clients business
unit, principally covering severance and other personnel costs. The remaining
CHF 32 million was charged in Corporate Center.
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GOODWILL
The amount of goodwill and intangible assets resulting from the merger was USD
10.0 billion, or CHF 17.5 billion.
Within this total USD 2.7 billion relates to identified intangible assets,
including the value of PaineWebber's brand and infrastructure.
The goodwill and intangible assets will be amortized over 20 years.
Amortization costs amounted to CHF 138 million in the fourth quarter 2000.
RETENTION PAYMENTS
As part of the merger, UBS agreed to make retention payments to PaineWebber
financial advisors, senior executives and other staff, subject to these
employees continued employment and other restrictions. These payments are
expected to amount to a total of USD 875 million (CHF 1,541 million), the vast
majority of which will be paid in the form of UBS shares or options. The
payments will vest over periods of up to four years from the merger. USD 76
million (CHF 128 million) was charged in fourth quarter 2000, and approximately
USD 280 million is expected to be charged in 2001.
CASH CONSIDERATION
The cash portion of the merger consideration was USD 6.0 billion, or CHF 10.6
billion. UBS took advantage of the focus on the company in US markets as a
result of the PaineWebber transaction to make its inaugural public US Fixed
Income offering, issuing USD 1.5 billion of 8.622% Trust Preferred Securities on
10 October 2000.
ISSUE OF SHARES TO FINANCE THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
At an Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 September 2000, UBS shareholders
approved a resolution to create 38 million shares of authorized capital in
connection with the PaineWebber merger. UBS shareholders also granted the Board
of Directors a "green shoe option" giving them the flexibility to issue some of
these shares at the time of the merger, and then issue additional shares as
required during the three months following completion, up to the 38 million
shares limit.
As announced at the completion of the merger, 40.6 million shares were
delivered to PaineWebber shareholders as part of the merger consideration. UBS
chose to fund this amount by issuing 12 million new ordinary shares, re-issuing
7 million shares held in Treasury and borrowing the remaining 21.6 million
ordinary shares that were required.
On 6 November 2000, following completion of the merger, UBS launched a
Treasury share buy-back program in Switzerland, designed principally to
repurchase shares to cover the borrowings. By 31 December 2000, 14.2 million
shares had been purchased through this program, and 13.8 million of them
delivered to cover the borrowed shares, leaving 7.8 million borrowed shares
still outstanding. UBS completed the repurchase of sufficient shares to cover
all the borrowed shares on 24 January 2001, having paid an average price of CHF
262 per share.
With no requirement to issue further shares in connection with the
PaineWebber merger, the green shoe option has lapsed. UBS has met its commitment
to minimize the dilution of earnings and voting power, by keeping the final
number of new UBS shares issued as small as possible. The weighted average
number of shares in the fourth quarter was 5% higher than if the PaineWebber
transaction had not occurred.
The Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2001 will be asked to give formal
approval for the elimination of the remaining 26 million shares of authorized
capital which were not required for the transaction. It will also be asked to
reduce the conditional capital created to cover future exercise of options held
by PaineWebber staff from 16.3 million to the 5.6 million required to cover the
remaining outstanding options.
UBS GROUP'S PERFORMANCE WITHOUT THE IMPACT OF PAINEWEBBER
There are limitations to our ability to track the effect of the PaineWebber
merger on the group's fourth quarter performance. Principally this is because of
the full integration of PaineWebber's capital markets business into the
Corporate and Institutional Clients unit. This was carried out very soon after
merger completion, with staff and revenues completely integrated into the
existing UBS Warburg structure. It is therefore not possible to identify clearly
the specific impact of the capital markets business on results. However, the
remaining PaineWebber businesses are reported as a separate business unit: US
Private Clients. It is possible therefore to remove their contribution to Group
profits. If additional adjustments are made for goodwill amortization, funding
costs, the
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EARNINGS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS AND
THE ESTIMATED IMPACT OF THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
Quarter ended % change from Year-to-date
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CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Operating income 8,207 8,545 6,777 (4) 21 35,309 26,587
Operating expenses 5,680 5,842 5,542 (3) 2 24,319 20,534
Operating profit before tax 2,527 2,703 1,235 (7) 105 10,990 6,053
Net profit 1,905 2,075 1,059 (8) 80 8,403 4,665
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Cost/income ratio before goodwill(%) 66.9 68.0 79.9 67.6 73.3
Basic earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) 5.00 5.46 2.89 (8) 73 22.44 12.37
Diluted earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) 4.97 5.40 2.86 (8) 74 22.16 12.26
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Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill(%) 27.5 18.2
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share issuance, borrowing and subsequent repurchase, restructuring costs and
retention payments, it is possible to make an approximate estimate of the
underlying performance of UBS in the fourth quarter, and hence for the full
year.
Although, this analysis should not be relied on as a definitive indication
of the performance of the continuing UBS businesses during the year, it
demonstrates the very positive underlying performance of the Group in 2000.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
BIS RATIO
UBS's Tier 1 capital ratio rose during the year from 10.6% at 31 December 1999
to 12.1% at the end of June 2000, despite the CHF 4 billion share buy-back
program that was carried out during the first half of the year. At 30 September
2000, the ratio had decreased to 11.7%, and remained at 11.7% at year end.
7.7% of the Tier 1 capital was hybrid Tier 1 capital - the Trust Preferred
securities - contributing
0.9% to the 11.7% total ratio.
COMPLETION OF THE EXISTING SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAM
The current share buy-back program will be terminated by UBS on 2 March 2001.
Any further shares repurchased under this program will not be cancelled, but
will be used for Treasury management purposes, principally to fund the Group's
various employee share ownership plans.
NEW SECOND-LINE BUY-BACK PROGRAM
Given its continuing strong capital generation, UBS intends again to repurchase
shares for capital reduction purposes under a "second-line" buy-back program,
aimed at institutional investors, allowing tax efficient cancellation of the
shares.
This new second-line program will be available from 5 March 2001 and may
run until 5 March 2002. A maximum of CHF 5 billion worth of shares could be
repurchased under the program. These shares will be cancelled following approval
by the Annual General Meeting in April 2002.
SHARE SPLIT AND DISTRIBUTION BY PAR VALUE REDUCTION
Until this year, the minimum par value allowed under law for a Swiss share was
CHF 10. The share split that UBS implemented in May last year brought the par
value of its share down to this level, removing any further opportunity to split
the share.
Under new regulations, which are currently passing through the Swiss
legislative process and are likely to become effective on 1 May 2001, the
minimum par value is expected to be reduced to CHF 0.01. UBS intends to utilize
this change to lower the market price per share to a level more in line with
that of its global peer group, and to make a tax efficient payment to its
shareholders in the form of a reduction in the nominal value of its shares.
If shareholder approval is granted, a distribution of CHF 1.60, in respect
of the fourth quarter 2000, will be paid in the form of a par
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value reduction. This is treated in Switzerland as a return of capital to
shareholders, not as income, and is therefore tax efficient for shareholders who
pay tax in Switzerland. The par value reduction also has advantages for
shareholders outside Switzerland, as no Swiss withholding tax is payable on it.
The distribution will reduce the par value of the share to CHF 8.40. UBS
will then split its share 3 for 1, resulting in a new par value of CHF 2.80 per
share.
Because of the legal and regulatory processes involved, the par value
reduction is expected to take place on 18 July 2001, for holders of record on 13
July 2001. The share split will be implemented on the same day.
OUTSTANDING SHARES
International Accounting Standards require a company which holds its own shares
for trading or non-trading purposes to include those shares in Treasury shares
and deduct them from shareholders' equity. At 31 December 2000, UBS held
18,421,783 shares or 4.1% of its outstanding capital in Treasury shares, down
from 25,069,074 shares or 5.8% of its outstanding capital at 30 September 2000.
These shares were purchased during the first half of 2000, in the second trading
line buy-back program, and are held pending their cancellation after approval by
the Annual General Meeting in April 2001.
UBS Warburg acts as a market maker in both UBS shares and derivatives. In
the past it has therefore held a significant number of UBS shares as a hedge for
derivatives issued to retail and institutional investors. During 2000, it
changed its trading approach for these positions, reducing its direct
shareholding of UBS shares, and sometimes maintaining a short position.
Net outstanding shares therefore stood at 426.0 million at 31 December
2000, compared to 413.3 million at 30 September 2000, with the change made up of
the 12 million new shares issued for the PaineWebber merger and small changes in
share holdings for employee share ownership programs.
UBS SHARES AND MARKET CAPITALIZATION
Number of shares % change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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TOTAL ORDINARY SHARES ISSUED(1) 444,379,729 431,697,629 430,893,162 3 3
less second trading line treasury shares 18,421,783 18,421,783 0 -- --
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NET SHARES OUTSTANDING 425,957,946 413,275,846 430,893,162 3 (1)
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION (CHF MILLION) 112,666 95,053 92,642 19 22
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Second trading line treasury shares 18,421,783 18,421,783 0 -- --
Other treasury shares 0 6,647,291 36,873,714 -- --
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TOTAL NUMBER OF TREASURY SHARES 18,421,783 25,069,074 36,873,714 (27) (50)
=====================================================================================================================
(1) Excludes 9,481,596 of shares to be delivered against borrowed own equity
contracts, at 31 December 2000.
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UBS SWITZERLAND
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million , except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 3,497 3,411 3,179 3 10 14,182 12,761
Credit loss expense(2) (178) (183) (225) 3 21 (784) (1,071)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 3,319 3,228 2,954 3 12 13,398 11,690
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Personnel expenses 1,125 1,218 1,152 (8) (2) 4,759 4,691
General and administrative expenses 694 537 621 29 12 2,394 2,308
Depreciation 164 114 145 44 13 508 460
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 10 8 5 25 100 62 23
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,993 1,877 1,923 6 4 7,723 7,482
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 1,326 1,351 1,031 (2) 29 5,675 4,208
===============================================================================================================================
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Assets under management (CHF billion) 1,121 1,147 1,110 (2) 1
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Cost / income ratio (%)(3) 57 55 60 54 59
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill (%)(3),(4) 57 55 60 54 58
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% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 10,500 10,500 10,059 0 4
Headcount (full time equivalents) 28,785 29,421 31,354 (2) (8)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation. (2) In order to show the relevant
Business Unit performance over time, adjusted expected loss figures rather than
the net credit expense / recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The
statistically derived adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty
and country risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS credit loss
expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting purposes is reported in
the Corporate Center. (3) Operating expenses / operating income before credit
loss expense. (4) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
E-CHANNELS & PRODUCTS
ONE OF EUROPE'S BEST ONLINE BANKS
UBS's innovative e-banking solutions continue to attract praise. BlueSky Ratings
have again ranked UBS as the best online broker in Switzerland, while Forrester
Research's recent survey put UBS as the second best online bank in Europe.
Forrester analysts were particularly impressed by the comprehensive and
integrated nature of UBS's e-banking service.
e-banking's penetration of UBS Switzerland's customer base continues to
increase, with 555,000 e-banking contracts at the end of December, up from
534,000 at the end of September, and 22% of payment orders now transacted
on-line.
e-banking gives customers comprehensive access to information, the ability
to trade on all the world's major exchanges and to directly execute on-line on
seven key exchanges. About 14% of UBS Switzerland's stock exchange transactions
were executed on-line during fourth quarter 2000, up from 12% the previous
quarter.
UBS QUOTES ENHANCED
During the quarter, e-Channels & Products introduced new functions and features
to UBS Quotes, UBS's comprehensive free on-line financial information service.
Major enhancements included:
- - The quotation of Swiss registered investment funds offered by third parties
which, although previously tradable via UBS e-banking, could not be
monitored within UBS Quotes;
- - The introduction of Traders Talk - live news about stocks and markets
sourced directly from the UBS Warburg trading room;
- - The ability to search for securities by sector and for news based on
specified keywords, date range, agency, topic or sector;
- - The introduction of a quick link taking the user from an equity to the main
derivative instruments based on that equity.
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UBS Quotes now has the broadest coverage of any free-access financial
information system, with prices for more than 320,000 different financial
instruments. It received an average of 20 million page views per month during
fourth quarter, down slightly from third quarter in line with market activity.
UBS Quotes on WAP reflected this trend, with average daily page views falling to
8,000 during the fourth quarter.
CUSTOMER CENTERS
UBS Switzerland has established highly efficient e-Customer Centers. These
centers, with experienced multi-lingual banking staff, are available to our
clients 24 hours a day, to answer questions about any of UBS Switzerland's
products and services. They currently handle in excess of 20,000 calls and 1,000
e-mails per day.
UBS is continuing to implement new customer support technologies to provide
clients with simple and convenient contact channels. Facilities are now
available for customers to use internet-telephony to contact the e-Customer
Center directly via the internet. A "client e-supporter", to be launched in the
spring, will provide an internet chat facility, allowing customers to enter
their questions directly on a web-site and to receive immediate answers. Speech
recognition technology will also be introduced which will allow automated user
verification, based on computer recognition of the user's voice-print.
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PRIVATE AND CORPORATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 1,856 1,784 1,746 4 6 7,443 7,193
Credit loss expense(2) (172) (175) (214) 2 20 (759) (1,050)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,684 1,609 1,532 5 10 6,684 6,143
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 733 807 813 (9) (10) 3,187 3,363
General and administrative expenses 310 241 241 29 29 1,058 1,123
Depreciation 130 97 117 34 11 419 384
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 0 0 0 27 2
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,173 1,145 1,171 2 0 4,691 4,872
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 511 464 361 10 42 1,993 1,271
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion)(3) 440 440 439 0 0
Net new money (CHF billion) (1.3) 1.3 -- -- 0.4
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Cost / income ratio (%)(4) 63 64 67 63 68
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(4), (5) 63 64 67 63 68
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Non-performing loans/Gross loans outstanding (%) 5.0 5.6 6.6
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 8,550 8,600 8,550 (1) 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 21,100 21,767 24,098 (3) (12)
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation. (2) In order to show the relevant
Business Unit performance over time, adjusted expected loss figures rather than
the net credit expense / recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The
statistically derived adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty
and country risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS credit loss
expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting purposes is reported in
the Corporate Center. (3) Bank transaction accounts are included. (4) Operating
expenses / operating income before credit loss expense. (5) The amortization of
goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The quality of our loan portfolio continued to develop favourably resulting in a
non-performing loans ratio of 5.0% in the fourth quarter, compared to 5.6% at
the end of the third quarter, and 6.6% at the end of 1999.
The improvement in the quality of our loan book during the year was the
result of the on-going growth of the Swiss economy combined with our efforts to
further enhance the risk/return profile of our loan portfolio through careful
selection of new credits, secondary market transactions, disposals of
subsidiaries and the continued work-out of our recovery portfolio.
Assets under management were essentially stable for the year and the
quarter, finishing 2000 at CHF 440 billion, up from CHF 439 billion at the end
of 1999. Net new money for the quarter was CHF (1.3) billion, and CHF 0.4
billion for the year. Net new money flows during fourth quarter were impacted by
the seasonal amortization of mortgage interest, amounting to CHF 1.2 billion.
Compared to the third quarter, the pre-good-will cost/income ratio
improved from 64% to 63% due to higher interest income and certain one-off
disposal gains. The change for the year, to 63% from 68% in 1999 reflects both
the benefits of higher fee income, and the continued tight control of costs as
the benefits of the UBS / SBC merger continue to be realized.
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Initiatives and Achievements
CLIENT SERVICE INITIATIVES
UBS continues to promote its electronic services, both to increase convenience
for clients and to reduce costs to the bank. As part of this effort, UBS
Switzerland has revised its account charges model. On 1 January 2001, the
threshold for exemption from bank charges on personal accounts was reduced to
CHF 10,000 from the current CHF 20,000 level. Charges for clients with assets
below this level will reflect more closely the type and cost of services used,
rewarding customers who use low cost electronic alternatives such as e-banking
and the extensive UBS ATM network. It is expected to further reduce the amount
of routine transactional business carried out face-to-face, giving client
advisors more capacity, allowing them to intensify sales efforts and enhance the
quality of the advice they can offer.
UBS Life started operation at the beginning of January, providing specially
developed insurance products that cater to capital accumulation and retirement
saving needs, for sale to UBS customers in Switzerland. UBS will also continue
to distribute products of a select group of third party insurance companies,
through an open sales architecture.
STRATEGIC PROJECT PORTFOLIO
The strategic project portfolio is a series of carefully designed and controlled
projects, whose aim is to enhance revenues and control costs, by improving
processes, and enhancing products and distribution.
For the past two years, one of the most important cost control measures has
been the removal of overlap and redundancy from the combined branch network of
UBS and SBC. During the fourth quarter, a further four branches were closed,
bringing the post-merger reduction to 209 branches, or 38% of the network. At
the same time, traditional automated teller machines are being replaced by more
sophisticated multi-functional BancomatPlus and Multimat machines which allow
clients to perform core banking transactions at their convenience, 24 hours a
day. 201 BancomatPlus and 215 Multimat terminals have now been installed at
strategic sites throughout Switzerland.
The introduction of a dedicated client service representative for each of
their internal clients has enhanced the service our logistics areas provide, and
resulted in lower headcount levels and costs. In addition, we have commenced
implementation of our Desktop 2000 program, in which 35,000 PC's throughout
UBS's Swiss offices are being replaced with high-tech models operating on a new
single platform, thus providing higher service quality as well as a more
cost-efficient and centralized end-user support function.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
The Private and Corporate Clients loan portfolio reduced further in the fourth
quarter, mainly as a result of the completion of the sale of Solothurner Bank,
with its CHF 5.1 billion loan portfolio. Continued workout initiatives have led
to a CHF 1.5 billion reduction in the recovery portfolio to CHF 15 billion at
the end of the fourth quarter.
Solothurner Bank was sold in order to comply with a condition set down by
the Swiss Competition Commission at the time of the merger between Union Bank of
Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation in 1998.
SALE OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES
During fourth quarter UBS Switzerland announced the sale of two real estate
companies, as part of its continuing program to focus on core business
activities and free up capital.
- - IMPRIS AG, which manages a portfolio of office and retail premises in
Geneva and Zurich, was sold to an international real-estate investment fund
managed by Goldman Sachs. This transaction was the first ever in which a
Swiss real estate company was purchased by a foreign investor, following a
recent change in the law.
- - NURESTRA SA, which manages a portfolio of 31 buildings, including some
1,000 apartments, was sold to a group of private investors.
CO-OPERATION BETWEEN BUSINESS GROUPS
As part of the group-wide data-center consolidation project, UBS Warburg's
mainframe computer system in Stamford, used for processing world-wide foreign
exchange transactions, was decommissioned and the processing moved onto systems
operated by UBS Switzerland. The integration of these systems not only allows
for
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significant cost savings but also demonstrates the ability of UBS to work on a
truly global scale, creating synergies through the utilization of common
technical resources across its different business groups. Further consolidation
is planned later this year, with the move of UBS Warburg's London-based
securities processing system onto mainframes in Zurich.
RESULTS
Private and Corporate Clients' pre-tax profit for the fourth quarter increased
10% from the third quarter, to CHF 511 million. This excellent result was almost
equal to the exceptional second quarter, and means that profit in every quarter
in 2000 has been significantly higher than the best quarter in 1999.
Record pre-tax profit for the year of CHF 1,993 million was an increase of
57% over 1999, clearly demonstrating the substantial benefits of the merger
between UBS and SBC for the combined domestic banking franchise.
OPERATING INCOME
Private and Corporate Clients' operating income of CHF 1,684 million was CHF 75
million higher than in the third quarter, mainly due to higher interest income,
which benefited from increased margins, more than offsetting the loss of
revenues from Solothurner Bank ("SoBa"), which was sold in October 2000. Income
was also helped by a slight improvement in statistically calculated credit loss
expenses, as a result of improved asset quality and the removal of SoBa's
assets, and some non-recurring revenues relating to the sales of SoBa and other
small investments during the fourth quarter.
Full year operating income was up 9%, at CHF 6,684 million, primarily
reflecting higher fee income, particularly in the first half of the year, and
reduced credit loss expenses as the quality of the loan portfolio has improved.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenses rose 2% over third quarter 2000, to CHF 1,173 million.
Personnel expenses fell slightly, reflecting lower headcount and bonus accruals,
but general and administrative expenses rose, mainly as a result of increased IT
costs due to the replacement of the installed PC base in Switzerland.
Depreciation increased due to a change in the policy on capitalization of
software costs.
Full year operating expenses in 2000 were down 4% at CHF 4,691 million,
primarily due to falling personnel costs as headcount reduced. General and
administrative expenses fell 6% over the year, despite our continued investments
in on-line services, reflecting continued cost control efforts.
HEADCOUNT
Private and Corporate Clients' headcount declined by a further 667 to 21,100 at
the end of the fourth quarter, and was down nearly 3,000 from 24,098 at the end
of December 1999. The sale of Solothurner Bank led to a reduction of 413 staff
in fourth quarter 2000, the transfer of Systor to UBS Capital in first quarter
reduced the total by another 948, and 148 financial planning and wealth
management staff were transferred to Private Banking in third quarter. The
remaining reduction of 1,489 since the beginning of the year and over 2,000
since September 1999 demonstrates the continued success of our Strategic Project
Portfolio in realizing UBS/SBC merger-related benefits.
OUTLOOK
Sustained profitability during the fourth quarter, leading to a record pre-tax
result for the full year, reflects our determination to continually enhance the
profitability of this domestic franchise. We are confident that, assuming the
Swiss economic environment remains benign, we can continue this progress through
2001.
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PRIVATE BANKING
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 1,641 1,627 1,433 1 15 6,739 5,568
Credit loss expense(2) (6) (8) (11) 25 45 (25) (21)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,635 1,619 1,422 1 15 6,714 5,547
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 392 411 339 (5) 16 1,572 1,328
General and administrative expenses 384 296 380 30 1 1,336 1,185
Depreciation 34 17 28 100 21 89 76
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 10 8 5 25 100 35 21
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 820 732 752 12 9 3,032 2,610
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 815 887 670 (8) 22 3,682 2,937
=============================================================================================================================
KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 681 707 671 (4) 1
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net new money (CHF billion)(4) (0.7) 0.5 1.0 (0.7)(3) 0.7(3)
Gross AuM margin (bps) 95 94 89 1 7 98 90
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost / income ratio (%)(5) 50 45 52 45 47
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(5),(6) 49 44 52 44 46
=============================================================================================================================
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.99 31.12.99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 1,950 1,900 1,509 3 29
Headcount (full time equivalents) 7,685 7,654 7,256 0 6
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) In order to show the relevant Business Unit performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense / recovery are reported
for all Business Groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted expected
loss figures and the net IAS credit loss expenses recorded at Group level for
financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center.
(3) Net new money for 2000 and 1999 does not agree to the sum of the previously
published figures for the four quarters due to rounding.
(4) Excludes interest and dividend income.
(5) Operating expenses / operating before credit loss expense.
(6) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management decreased from CHF 707 billion to CHF 681 billion during
the fourth quarter due to weak equity markets and the fall of the USD against
the CHF. Some 40% of Private Banking's assets under management are USD
denominated. Since the end of 1999, assets under management have increased by
CHF 10 billion.
Net new money remains weak, with net out-flows of CHF 0.7 billion in the
fourth quarter.
Gross margin for the year, at 98 bps, partly reflects the very strong
performance in the exceptional market situation of the first quarter. The more
recent rates of 95 bps in second and fourth quarters, and 94 bps in third
quarter, represent a solid improvement over the average of 90 bps recorded in
1999.
The fourth quarter pre-goodwill cost/income ratio of 49% was an improvement
on the 52% recorded in fourth quarter 1999, but rose from 44% in third quarter
2000, primarily due to temporary increases in IT project costs and the launch of
the Private Banking brand campaign. Over the whole year the pre-goodwill cost/
income ratio fell to 44%, from 46% in 1999, as non-personnel expenses remained
under tight control.
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INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
UBS FUND SOLUTIONS
In December, Private Banking took a major step forward in the development of its
open-product architecture with the launch of UBS Fund Solutions. This offers
access to a pre-screened selection of "best in class" investment funds from a
range of UBS and third party fund managers, helping clients obtain the best
funds from a "confusing universe".
The entire population of funds available for sale in Switzerland is
screened by the Investment Center. Each individual client then receives a
tailored sub-set of the screened funds, selected by their client advisor to suit
their investment objectives and risk appetite, and pays an all-in "wrap" fee,
based on the level of assets.
UBS is committed to expanding the range and choice of funds available to
its clients, using its sophisticated screening process so that the quality of
funds offered is maintained.
LAUNCH OF GAM FUNDS AND DISCRETIONARY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
As part of UBS's commitment to expanding the range of choices available to its
clients, GAM funds and GAM's discretionary portfolio management service are now
available to Private Banking clients in Switzerland. GAM's multi-manager
selection process complements UBS's range of funds in both the diversity of
styles and asset classes covered.
GAM funds are also included in the UBS Fund Solutions screening process.
MARKETING INITIATIVES
UBS Private Banking has launched a global advertising campaign, featuring the
UBS Verbier Festival Youth Orchestra in concert. The advertisements show how an
accomplished orchestra and our expert Private Banking team have similar values,
ranging from a passion for professionalism to the precision of their
performance.
In November, UBS Private Banking and UBS Warburg welcomed 200 external
asset managers (EAM's) to the first annual UBS EAM Conference, focusing this
year on investment opportunities in the Life Sciences sector. EAM's are
third-party investment advisors, generally individuals or small firms, who
maintain their own client relationships but make extensive use of UBS's products
and services to support their businesses.
RESULTS
The CHF 815 million fourth quarter profit was 8% lower than in the third
quarter, primarily due to higher marketing and technology costs. Full year
performance, with pre-tax profits up 25% to CHF 3,682 million, reflects strong
markets in the early part of 2000, and the margin-enhancing benefits of
introducing more added-value products during the year.
OPERATING INCOME
Private Banking's operating income of CHF 1,635 million was 1% higher than the
third quarter, despite a less buoyant market environment which impacted
brokerage income.
The increase in gross margin to 98 bps for the full year, resulted in
income in 2000 of CHF 6,714 million, 21% higher than in 1999. Revenue quality
has also improved with asset based fees growing faster over the year than
transaction-based fees.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenses of CHF 820 million were CHF 88 million higher than in
third quarter 2000. Personnel expenses decreased by CHF 19 million compared to
the third quarter, primarily due to lower performance-related compensation. This
was off-set by an increase of 30% in General and administrative expenses, mainly
due to temporarily higher IT project and infrastructure-related costs, as well
as expenses relating to the fourth quarter launch of our global brand campaign.
Full year operating expenses were CHF 3,032 million, CHF 422 million higher
than in 1999. Personnel expenses increased CHF 244 million, in line with
headcount growth and higher performance-related compensation. General and
administrative expenses increased CHF 151 million due to higher IT and
processing costs.
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HEADCOUNT
Headcount at year end 2000 was 7,685, representing an increase of 31 during
fourth quarter, with a continuation of our policy of shifting resources to
client-facing roles and reducing the number of support staff.
Full year headcount growth of 429 was mainly the result of the transfer of
financial planning and wealth management staff from Private and Corporate
Clients, and the completion in first quarter 2000 of previous initiatives to
strengthen product capabilities.
During the year, client advisor turnover returned to a level consistent
with experience before the UBS/SBC merger.
OUTLOOK
Private Banking has lifted pre-tax profits by 25% to a record level in the year
2000. We believe that the trends of increasing asset-based revenues and
sustained margins can continue into 2001. In particular, the recent volatility
in equity markets provides a reminder of the value of the expert advice which is
at the center of UBS Private Banking's philosophy. Our increased emphasis on
asset gathering initiatives, our commitment to providing our clients with
innovative products and services from within and outside UBS, and our
partnership with PaineWebber, make us confident for the future and a good result
in 2001.
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UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 488 493 356 (1) 37 1,953 1,369
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 488 493 356 (1) 37 1,953 1,369
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Personnel expenses 234 225 110 4 113 880 516
General and administrative expenses 138 105 73 31 89 439 271
Depreciation 15 12 10 25 50 49 32
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 65 67 30 (3) 117 263 113
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 452 409 223 11 103 1,631 932
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 36 84 133 (57) (73) 322 437
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Assets under management (CHF billion) 522 555 598 (6) (13)
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Cost / income ratio(%)(2) 93 83 63 84 68
Cost / income ratio before goodwill(%)(2),(3) 79 69 54 70 60
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% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 1,250 1,250 162 0 672
Headcount (full time equivalents) 2,860 2,811 2,576 2 11
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) Operating expenses/operating income before credit loss expense.
(3) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
CHANGES TO REPORTING STRUCTURE IN 2001
As a result of the integration initiatives that have taken place since the
formation of UBS Asset Management in February 2000, the Investment Funds/GAM
and Institutional Asset Management units are increasingly managed as a single
business.
While GAM's distinct identity is still maintanined, the other investment
units share an integrated investment management and research function.
Institutional Asset Management's regional business areas increasingly market GAM
and UBS investment funds to institutions, and many of the two units' costs are
managed together.
To reflect these changes UBS Asset Management will be reported as a single
business group, from first quarter 2001, without being split into business
units. In order to maintain transparency of performance in the two business
lines, disclosure will clearly segment institutional and non-institutional
income and client assets.
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INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 327 336 285 (3) 15 1,301 1,099
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 327 336 285 (3) 15 1,301 1,099
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Personnel expenses 164 168 97 (2) 69 631 458
General and administrative expenses 80 60 57 33 40 243 178
Depreciation 8 7 7 14 14 27 25
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 44 43 30 2 47 173 113
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 296 278 191 6 55 1,074 774
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 31 58 94 (47) (67) 227 325
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Assets under management (CHF billion) 496 528 574 (6) (14)
Net new money (CHF billion) (4.9) (9.1) (16.8) 46 71 (66.6) (50.1)
Gross AuM margin (bps)(2) 36 35 26 3 38 33 25
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Cost / income ratio (%)(3) 91 83 67 83 70
Cost / income ratio before goodwill(%)(3),(4) 77 70 56 69 60
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
% CHANGE FROM
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 500 500 160 0 213
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,728 1,725 1,653 0 5
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) Revenues divided by average assets under management, for the institutional
portion of the business only.
(3) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss expense.
(4) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
Key Performance Indicators
During the fourth quarter, total assets under management decreased from CHF 528
billion to CHF 496 billion, primarily a result of the fall of the US dollar, yen
and pound against the CHF and generally retreating equity markets. Institutional
assets decreased from CHF 326 billion to CHF 300 billion at 31 December 2000.
Net new money outflows moderated further this quarter, as losses of equity
mandates continued to decline, and have decreased substantially compared to the
first half of the year. Net outflows of CHF 4.9 billion in the fourth quarter
reflected improvement in both institutional and non-institutional asset flows.
Client losses continued to be concentrated primarily within US, and to a lesser
degree UK mandates, reflecting past investment performance issues.
Over the full year, assets under management decreased 14%, to CHF 496
billion, with the majority of the decline due to client losses in the
institutional business, particularly in the earlier part of the year.
The gross margin in the fourth quarter was 36 bps, an increase of 1 bp over
the third quarter. The rise since 1999 reflects the contributions from the
higher margin O'Connor and Allegis businesses. The cost / income ratio before
goodwill increased to 77% from 70% in third quarter 2000 as a result of spending
on strategic initiatives to expand our global reach, and lower asset-based
revenues.
Initiatives and Achievements
INVESTMENT CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
The return of global equity markets towards fundamental values was the
predominant development during 2000. This trend accelerated during the fourth
quarter as the US economy began to
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slow, and many companies within the technology, media and telecommunications
(TMT) sectors posted disappointing earnings. Within this challenging
environment, strategic positions benefiting from the expected decline in TMT
sectors, the associated drop in equity markets, the under-performance of the
very largest capitalization equities, and the year-end turnaround in the Euro,
helped Institutional Asset Management deliver the best relative annual
investment performance in its history.
US equity strategies outperformed benchmarks by wide margins during the
fourth quarter. Global, international and UK equity strategies were also
significantly positive. Phillips & Drew was ranked the top-performing pension
fund manager in Britain for the year 2000 by Combined Actuarial Performance
Services (CAPS), the leading UK performance measurement consultancy. Phillips &
Drew's flagship Managed Exempt fund (equities mixed with property) outperformed
the average fund manager by more than 10 percent for the full year. Phillips &
Drew's strong performance in 2000 also benefited their balanced fund's
three-year record, moving its ranking up from fourth quartile at the end of 1999
to second quartile at the end of 2000.
FIXED INCOME REFOCUS
UBS Asset Management has strengthened its efforts to develop and market its
fixed income capabilities. This initiative is designed to capitalize on its
consistently strong historic investment performance, and leverage its globally
integrated fixed income platform that extends from the investment grade,
sovereign and corporate classes to high yield and emerging markets debt.
To support these efforts, investments in technology and people have been
increased to strengthen quantitative modeling systems. Additionally, the
spectrum of capabilities available to institutional clients has been expanded,
including the development of offerings benchmarked against the new Lehman
Universal index, which encompasses US investment grade, high yield and emerging
market debt.
EXPANSION OF GROWTH EQUITY CAPABILITIES
The US growth equity team's large capitalization growth fund is ahead of
benchmarks over a 1 and 3 year period and its US small capitalization growth
portfolio has recently done extremely well, outperforming its benchmark by
almost 45% in 2000.
Institutional Asset Management intends to expand on this successful US
growth capability by launching global growth funds. We anticipate significant
institutional interest in these capabilities.
O'CONNOR INITIATIVE
Since its launch in June 2000, O'Connor's assets under management have grown
strongly, with excellent net new money flows in the second half of the year.
O'Connor focuses on alternative asset management, employing investment
strategies designed to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns with a low
correlation with traditional investments, and drawing on the expertise of both
UBS Asset Management and UBS Warburg.
Continued net new money flows are likely as the business is committed to
aggressive expansion through the addition of innovative new investment vehicles.
New investment vehicles are in development within the Equities, Currency and
Rates, and Fund of Funds classes with the first new funds expected to be rolled
out in the first half of 2001.
Results
Institutional Asset Management's pre-tax profit fell 47% from third quarter
2000, to CHF 31 million, primarily driven by higher costs due to investment in
strategic initiatives.
The full year pre-tax profit of CHF 227 million was 30% lower than 1999.
Despite asset losses in the core institutional business, income increased as a
result of the launch of the O'Connor business and the acquisition of UBS Realty
Investors (formerly Allegis); but this was more than offset by higher
performance-related personnel expenses, goodwill amortization relating to UBS
Realty Investors and increased general and administrative expenses.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income declined 3% compared to the previous quarter, to CHF 327
million. Institutional income decreased slightly from CHF 285 million in the
third quarter 2000, to CHF 283 million. Non-institutional operating income
declined CHF 7 million from the previous quarter, to CHF 44 million, as a result
of lower fees from UBS Switzerland, following the launch of their Investment
Center.
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Over the full year, operating income increased CHF 202 million, or 18%, to
CHF 1,301 million. Operating income increased as a result of the acquisition of
UBS Realty Investors and the addition of the O'Connor business formed in June
2000, partially offset by lost revenue resulting from client losses.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased CHF 18 million from the previous quarter to CHF 296
million. General and administrative expenses increased CHF 20 million to CHF 80
million in the fourth quarter, principally as the result of European office
expansion and investment in new projects. Personnel costs fell slightly during
the quarter to CHF 164 million as a result of reduced performance-related
compensation.
Full year expenses increased by CHF 300 million, to CHF 1,074 million, due
to the addition of UBS Realty Investors and O'Connor, and other growth
initiatives.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount was stable, ending the quarter at 1,728. Over the year, headcount
increased by 75, mostly due to the creation of the O'Connor business.
Outlook
With the strong relative investment performance in 2000, a strengthened
investment management platform, and successful initiatives including the full
integration of Brinson and Phillips & Drew behind us, we are optimistic for
2001. While we must continue to provide competitive investment returns to fully
realize the financial benefits of this success, we believe the future asset
development trend is encouraging. In the short-term, small net client losses may
continue but with favorable investment performance and diversification, a return
to healthy growth rates in both client assets and earnings seem a realistic
prospect.
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INVESTMENT FUNDS/GAM
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
-------------------------------- ---------------- ---------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 161 157 71 3 127 652 270
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 161 157 71 3 127 652 270
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Personnel expenses 70 57 13 23 438 249 58
General and administrative expenses 58 45 16 29 263 196 93
Depreciation 7 5 3 40 133 22 7
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 21 24 0 (13) -- 90 0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 156 131 32 19 388 557 158
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 5 26 39 (81) (87) 95 112
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KPI's
Assets under management (CHF billion) 219 227 225 (4) (3)
Net new money (CHF billion) 2.8 0.2 (1.3) -- -- 4.4 1.3
Gross AuM margin (bps)(2) 37 37 23 0 61 38 24
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Cost / income ratio (%)(3) 97 83 45 85 59
Cost / income ratio before goodwill(%)(3),(4) 84 68 45 72 59
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 750 750 2 0 --
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,132 1,086 923 4 23
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) All non-institutional revenues, including those booked in Institutional
Asset Management, divided by average assets under management.
(3) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss expense.
(4) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management decreased from CHF 225 billion at 31 December 1999 and
CHF 227 billion at 30 September 2000, to CHF 219 billion at year end 2000. In
both cases, the decline was largely a result of currency and market movements.
Net new money was CHF 2.8 billion during the fourth quarter, reflecting the
funds' improved relative performance, and CHF 4.4 billion for the year as whole.
The cost / income ratio before goodwill increased from 68% during the third
quarter to 84% in the fourth quarter 2000 reflecting higher costs related to
spending on new business initiatives, chiefly targeted at marketing investment
funds outside UBS. Over the year, the ratio increased from 59% to 72% as a
result of the inclusion of GAM and spending on third party distribution
initiatives.
The gross margin for the year, at 38 bps, is significantly higher than the
24 bps recorded in 1999, principally due to the contribution from GAM.
INITIATIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
INVESTMENT CAPABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE
Over the past few months, UBS investment funds, and especially equity funds,
have benefited from the change in market attitude towards a more value-oriented
approach. Over the past six months, 53% of Swiss registered UBS equity funds
outperformed their peer group, while in the fourth quarter this figure increased
to 65%.
GAM's range of specialist multi-manager and hedge funds continued to
provide outstanding performance, and the market volatility seen in recent months
has strengthened their appeal. GAM's in-house fund managers delivered strong
relative performance across a range of long-only funds, despite difficult market
conditions. Private client portfolios performed well and new business
development has improved. Initiatives to promote GAM's specialist capabilities
to the Swiss institutional market have seen success, and the opening of a GAM
office in Kuwait responding to the strong demand for GAM's products and services
in the Middle East.
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INVESTMENT FUNDS PRICING
In recognition of the competitive dynamics of the investment fund market,
Investment Funds has increased all-in fees for all asset classes except real
estate. This change will still leave UBS investment funds competitively priced
in Switzerland and our other core markets, but will provide enhanced revenues
for continued investment in customer service and more convenient channels. The
fee increase is being introduced on a progressive basis between mid-January and
May 2001, and is expected to have only a marginal effect on overall net fund
performance.
UBS ALTERNATIVE PORTFOLIO
On 31 October, UBS Investment Funds launched UBS Alternative Portfolio AG
combining the comprehensive alternative investment capabilities of UBS Asset
Management into one pooled investment vehicle. Designed primarily as a unique
vehicle to provide convenient access for institutions and Private Banking
clients to access our broad range of alternative capabilities, the portfolio's
assets will be allocated across the private equity, timber and real estate
sectors, along with O'Connor and GAM funds.
ACQUISITION OF FONDVEST
UBS Asset Management completed the acquisition of Fondvest AG during fourth
quarter. Fondvest specializes in open fund distribution, giving banks, insurance
companies and other asset managers a simple way to offer their clients a
comprehensive and independent range of third party funds from a single source.
funds@ubs
The launch during fourth quarter of our third party distribution initiative
funds@ubs, in partnership with Lufthansa Miles and More, was very successful,
with the number of inquiries received exceeding expectations. Plans for further
expansion of this initiative continue, with a second partner expected in Germany
in second quarter 2001.
UBS's potential as a supplier of investment fund products to third parties
is underlined by a recent survey of financial institutions by market research
firm Sector Analysis. It ranked UBS's brand attractiveness as a supplier of
third party funds as fourth in Europe.
RESULTS
The fall in pre-tax profit, down CHF 21 million from third quarter, reflected
continued investment in third party distribution and other growth initiatives.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income increased CHF 4 million from the previous quarter to CHF 161
million, mainly as a result of the acquisition of Fondvest and of Fortune
Securities & Investment Trust Company during the fourth quarter 2000. Over the
full year, operating income increased 141% to CHF 652 million, primarily due to
the acquisition of GAM.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased CHF 25 million from the previous quarter to CHF 156
million. Increased costs were primarily a result of strategic initiatives
including the funds@ubs roll-out and the related purchase of Lufthansa air
miles, as well as the acquisitions of Fondvest and Fortune. Increased IT,
advertising and marketing spending also contributed to increased operating
expenses.
Over the full year, expenses increased 253% to CHF 557 million, reflecting
the acquisition of GAM and spending on other strategic initiatives, including
third-party distribution.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount rose 46 during the fourth quarter to 1,132 at the end of December
2000, mainly as a result of the Fondvest acquisition. The increase of 209 during
the year was largely due to distribution initiatives, expansion at GAM and the
acquisition of Fondvest.
OUTLOOK
As UBS opens its investment architecture further, UBS Investment Funds and GAM
will be competing actively for investment flows both inside and outside UBS,
capitalizing on their strong brand recognition.
The expansion of distribution channels and the revised pricing structure
are expected to be a strong driver of future revenue growth, although the cost
of investments in multi-channel distribution initiatives will continue to impact
profits in the coming months.
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UBS WARBURG
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 5,126(4) 4,458 2,883 15 78 19,779(4) 13,041(5)
Credit loss expense (2) (83) (49) (93) (69) 11 (247) (333)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 5,043 4,409 2,790 14 81 19,532 12,708
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Personnel expenses 2,846(3) 2,321 1,492 23 91 10,916(3) 7,278
General and administrative expenses 1,206(3) 765 843 58 43 3,408(3) 2,680
Depreciation 221(3) 146 171 51 29 652(3) 659
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 180(4) 41 36 339 400 298(4) 154
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4,453 3,273 2,542 36 75 15,274 10,771
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 590 1,136 248 (48) 138 4,258 1,937
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Assets under management (CHF billion)(6) 827 44 36 -- --
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Cost / income ratio(%)(7) 87 73 88 77 83
Cost / income ratio before goodwill(%)(7),(8) 83 72 87 76 81
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% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 24,900 10,690 10,679 133 133
Headcount (full time equivalents) 38,445 14,946 14,266 157 169
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time,
adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense /
recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived
adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country
risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS credit
loss expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting purposes is
reported in the Corporate Center.
(3) The quarter ended and year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel, General and
administrative expenses and Depreciation have been adjusted for Significant
Financial Events in respect of PaineWebber integration costs by CHF 86
million, CHF 93 million and CHF 79 million respectively.
(4) Goodwill funding costs of CHF 132 million and amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets of CHF 138 million in respect of the PaineWebber
acquisition are included in UBS Warburg results but are not reflected in
any of the individual Business Units.
(5) Year ended 31 December 1999 has been adjusted for the Significant
Financial Event of CHF 200 million for the sale of international Global
Trade Finance business.
(6) US Private Clients Assets under management at 3 November 2000 were CHF 890
billion.
(7) Operating expenses/operating income before credit loss expense.
(8) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
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GOODWILL COSTS
UBS Warburg's business group operating expenses include CHF 138 million of
goodwill amortization and CHF 132 million of goodwill funding costs relating to
the merger with PaineWebber which are recorded at the business group level, but
are not allocated to the individual business units.
In particular, the results of the US Private Clients business unit, which
comprises most of the former PaineWebber private client business, will not
reflect goodwill amortization or funding costs relating to the merger.
Business unit structure
IN FOURTH QUARTER 2000 REPORTING
In this quarter we report the following business units:
CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
The previous business unit, plus costs and income relating to the former Capital
Markets business of PaineWebber, which is now integrated into it.
UBS CAPITAL
Unchanged from previous quarters.
INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS
The former Private Clients business unit will in future be known as
International Private Clients.
US PRIVATE CLIENTS
The individual clients businesses of PaineWebber, including Mitchell Hutchins.
Although the US businesses of the former Private Clients business unit are now
integrated into the management structure of the US Private Clients unit, their
results are reported for fourth quarter in the International Private Clients
business unit.
E-SERVICES
Unchanged from previous quarters.
IN FIRST QUARTER 2001 REPORTING
With effect from first quarter 2001, we will report the following business
units.
CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
As in fourth quarter 2000.
UBS CAPITAL
As in fourth quarter 2000.
INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS
The European businesses of the former UBS Warburg Private Clients business unit
and the e-services initiative will be integrated into UBS Switzerland's Private
Banking business unit during the first quarter.
US PRIVATE CLIENTS
The PaineWebber individual clients business, excluding Mitchell Hutchins, (which
will be part of UBS Asset Management), and including the US businesses of the
former UBS Warburg Private Clients business unit.
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CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
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CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 3,810 4,314 2,764 (12) 38 18,033 12,529(2)
Credit loss expense (3) (82) (48) (92) (71) 11 (243) (330)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 3,728 4,266 2,672 (13) 40 17,790 12,199
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Personnel expenses 1,729(4),(5) 2,193 1,367 (21) 26 9,284(4),(5) 6,861
General and administrative expenses 851(4) 689 761 24 12 2,779(4) 2,429
Depreciation 161(4) 135 157 19 3 555(4) 629
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 39 39 32 0 22 149 134
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 2,780 3,056 2,317 (9) 20 12,767 10,053
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 948 1,210 355 (22) 167 5,023 2,146
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KPI's
Compensation / income (%) 45 51 49 51 55
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Cost / income ratio (%)(6) 73 71 84 71 80
Cost / income ratio before
goodwill(%)(6),(7) 72 70 83 70 79
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Non-performing loans /
Gross loans outstanding (%) 3.4 2.1 2.2
Average VaR (10-day 99%) 216 238 197
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LEAGUE TABLE RANKINGS
YEAR-TO-DATE
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31.12.00(10) 30.9.00
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Global Mergers and Acquisitions completed (8)
Rank 6 5
Market share (%) 16.7 18.2
International Equity New Issues (9)
Rank 7 9
Market share (%) 5.1 3.7
International Bonds (9)
Rank 5 5
Market share (%) 7.9 8.1
Eurobonds (9)
Rank 1 1
Market share (%) 8.8 9.3
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 10,000 9,850 10,050 2 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 15,262 13,268 12,694 15 20
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) Year ended 31 December 1999 income was adjusted for the Significant
Financial Event of CHF 200 million related to the sale of the international
Global Trade Finance business.
(3) In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time,
adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense /
recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived
adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country
risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS credit
loss expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting purposes is
reported in the Corporate Center.
(4) The quarter ended and year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel, General and
administrative expenses and Depreciation were adjusted for Significant
Financial Events in respect of the PaineWebber integration costs by CHF 86
million, CHF 13 million and CHF 7 million respectively.
(5) The quarter and year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel expenses include CHF
11 million of the CHF 128 million retention payments in respect of the
PaineWebber acquisition.
(6) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss expense.
(7) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
(8) Source: Thomson Financial Securities data.
(9) Source: Capital Data Bondware.
(10) The league table rankings reflect recent industry consolidation.
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The results for the Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit include
the costs and revenues of the former PaineWebber capital markets business, which
was integrated into this business unit from the completion of the merger on 3
November 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
UBS Warburg measures its expense base primarily in terms of percentage of
revenues, looking at both personnel costs and non-personnel costs on this basis.
Continued strong revenue performance and active cost management led to a
pre-goodwill cost / income ratio of 72%, up 2% on the previous quarter but a
significant improvement over the 83% recorded in fourth quarter 1999.
UBS Warburg's ratio of personnel cost to income fell to 45% in fourth
quarter 2000, four percentage points lower than the same period last year,
reflecting the alignment of full year performance-related compensation to the
downward shift of market sentiment this quarter. UBS Warburg continues to invest
in top quality professionals to help expand its capabilities and client reach
and therefore aims to compensate its employees in line with its global
competitors.
Changes in non-personnel costs are less directly related to changes in
income than personnel costs.
As a percentage of income, non-personnel costs increased to 28% this
quarter, from 20% in third quarter, although this is well below the fourth
quarter 1999 level of 34%. The growth in non-personnel costs in fourth quarter
2000 was driven by increased expenditure on technology, professional fees and
the incremental costs of the PaineWebber capital markets business.
Market risk utilization, as measured by average Value at Risk, continued to
remain well within the limit of CHF 450 million, decreasing from CHF 238 million
in third quarter to CHF 216 million in the fourth quarter, despite the addition
of the PaineWebber capital markets business.
Total loans fell by CHF 6,667 million from the end of third quarter 2000,
to CHF 74, 253 million at 31 December 2000, due to repayments of short-term
money market facilities. The value of non-performing loans rose CHF 783 million
to CHF 2,519 million, reflecting the deteriorating credit environment in the US.
As a result, the ratio of non-performing loans to total loans increased to 3.4%
from 2.1% at the end of third quarter 2000.
UBS Warburg does not believe that extensive lending is critical to the
expansion of its client franchise. Risk/return considerations will be the
paramount consideration in determining balance sheet usage.
League Table Rankings
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
As a global investment bank, with strong capabilities across a wide range of
sectors, UBS Warburg was involved in several significant transactions during
2000 and considerably improved its position in Global and European M&A. For 2000
it was ranked 6th globally in Completed M&A Transactions and 4th in European
Completed M&A Transactions, compared to 9th and 10th respectively in 1999.
During fourth quarter, UBS Warburg was the number one advisor in the
extensive consolidation in the US food and consumer goods industry -- acting as
financial advisor for Diageo's USD 8.1 billion bid with Pernod Ricard for
Seagram's spirit businesses; for Unilever's USD 24.3 billion acquisition of
Bestfoods, the largest ever cross-border food deal; and for the sale of Nabisco
to Philip Morris for USD 19.4 billion, the largest ever public auction.
FIXED INCOME UNDERWRITING
During fourth quarter 2000, UBS Warburg continued to play a leading role in the
international fixed income markets, and ended the year ranked 1st in Eurobonds
with a market share of 8.8%, compared with 2nd in 1999 with a market share of
7.6%. In the All International Bonds sector, UBS Warburg improved its ranking
from 6th to 5th and significantly added market share, increasing from 6.1% to
7.9%.
UBS Warburg has been named "Eurobond House of the Year" and "Sterling Bond
House of the Year" in International Financing Review's Review of the Year 2000.
The Sterling Bond House of the Year award cited UBS Warburg's broad primary
market business and dominant position in secondary sales and trading. The
Eurobond House of the Year award reflects success in "Global Bonds" and the
breadth of our corporate Eurobonds business.
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It also highlighted UBS Warburg's growing credit research team, the bank's
CreditDelta portfolio analysis technology, and its expanding asset based
securities and capital securities franchises.
EQUITY UNDERWRITING
UBS Warburg continues to strengthen its position in the international primary
equity markets, and has started 2001 by winning several significant mandates.
UBS Warburg's ranking in International Equity New Issues was 8th for the
full year 2000, up from 9th at 30 September 2000, with market share almost
doubling from 3.7% to 7.3%.
During fourth quarter 2000, UBS Warburg was bookrunner on the Deutsche Post
Worldnet IPO - the first IPO of a national postal operator and a transaction
which was named Continental Europe Public Offer of the Year by Privatisation
International.
UBS Warburg was also ranked 4th in International Equity Linked New Issues,
and was bookrunner in several significant innovative transactions, including
MILES (Market Index-Linked Equity Securities) for Allianz, one of the world's
leading insurance companies.
UBS Warburg was ranked 1st in IPO performance for US offerings in 2000,
according to Commscan's Equidesk. UBS Warburg was the only firm to have an
overall positive return among the 17 firms included in the survey.
UBS's market share and ranking is lower than in 1999, due at least in part
to its relatively underweight position in the Technology, Media and Telecoms
(TMT) sectors. Whilst UBS did not suffer from the decline in these sectors in
the second half of the year, it missed some of the opportunities in the first
half. UBS remains committed to building its TMT capabilities through organic
growth. Note: M&A league table rankings sourced from Thomson Financial
Securities Data. Fixed Income, Equity and Equity Linked league table rankings
sourced from Capital Data Bondware. All league tables -- for both 1999 and 2000
- -- have been restated on a proforma basis to reflect industry consolidation.
EQUITY RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY AWARDS
UBS Warburg's research continues to be recognized as one of the leaders on a
global, sector and regional basis. Some of the significant awards received
during fourth quarter 2000 included:
- - Institutional Investor Global Equity Research Team UBS -- Warburg was
ranked 4th, overall, the same position as in 1999 but with a significantly
increased number of ranked analysts.
- - Reuters Emerging Markets Survey - UBS Warburg was ranked 1st in Broker
Research for Emerging Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), 1st in
Country Research on Israel, Greece and Russia, and 1st for capabilities in
Sales Trading, Agency Execution and General Sales.
- - Asiamoney - UBS Warburg was ranked 1st in the TeleTech sector and 4th best
Research House in Asia.
E-COMMERCE
UBS Warburg continues to expand its e-commerce capabilities, as an integral part
of its global product and service offering to its corporate and institutional
clients. New features of its Investment Banking On-Line (IBOL) service in fourth
quarter 2000 included enhanced releases of:
- - UBS Warburg's award winning ResearchWeb, which provides analytical tools
and on-line access to UBS Warburg research reports.
- - DealKey(TM), which provides online capabilities for primary equity and
equity-linked transactions - the site now provides investors with the
ability to communicate feedback and enter orders for all UBS Warburg's
current primary equity issues. Investors also make extensive use of the
ability to view analyst presentations, access virtual roadshows and
download offering information.
INTEGRATION OF PAINEWEBBER
CAPITAL MARKETS BUSINESS
During fourth quarter 2000, UBS Warburg integrated the former capital markets
businesses of PaineWebber into Corporate & Institutional Clients. This expanded
UBS Warburg's capabilities in asset backed securities, real estate, corporate
finance, equity and fixed income sales, and especially in equity research, where
UBS Warburg now covers about 90% of S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100 companies.
As well as this direct and immediate impact, the integration of PaineWebber
has also positioned UBS Warburg much more strongly as an employer of choice in
the critical US investment banking market. As a result of the enhanced critical
mass, and its strong performance
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in 2000, UBS Warburg has been able to take advantage of the ongoing industry
consolidation and make significant hires across a wide range of sectors
globally, with several notable additions to our US Corporate Finance
capabilities at senior levels.
BUSINESS AREA REPORTING
From first quarter 2001, Corporate and Institutional Clients will report revenue
by business area quarterly rather than just annually as it has until now. The
business areas reported will also change slightly. The Treasury Products and
Fixed Income business areas have been reorganized into two new areas, the Credit
Fixed Income business area (the former Fixed Income business less interest rate
derivatives and government bonds) and the Rates and Foreign Exchange business
area (the former Treasury Products business area, with the addition of interest
rate derivatives, and government bonds). This reorganization groups related
products together on a more consistent basis, and allows our businesses to
realize enhanced returns from a greater focus on client needs.
RESULTS
UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit delivered strong
profit growth again this quarter, with pre-tax profit of CHF 948 million, up
167% over fourth quarter 1999, in what is seasonally a difficult period. Pre-tax
profits for the full year have increased 134% from 1999, to CHF 5,023 million.
OPERATING INCOME
Corporate and Institutional Clients generated revenues of CHF 3,810 million in
fourth quarter 2000, an increase of 38% over fourth quarter 1999. Full year
performance was even stronger, with 2000 revenues of CHF 18,033 million
representing an increase of 44% over 1999.
Equities revenues during fourth quarter 2000 were somewhat lower than in
third quarter, reflecting seasonal trends and poor market conditions, with
increased volatility and sharply lower liquidity, but remained strong compared
to prior years. Over the whole year, Equities revenues have performed extremely
well, with the full year total of CHF 10,427 million 82% higher than in 1999.
Fourth quarter 2000 saw a 5% increase in secondary commissions compared to
the previous quarter. UBS Warburg's secondary equity sales franchise continues
to be ranked as one of the global leaders, and the leading non-US equities
house.
In Fixed Income, all businesses recorded lower revenues compared to third
quarter 2000, due to lower levels of issuance towards the end of the year and
some volatility in the markets. On a full-year basis, the Governments &
Derivatives and Principal Finance groups delivered excellent results,
contributing to overall revenues for the year 2000 of CHF 2,969 million, an
improvement of 21% over 1999.
In the Treasury Products business area, increased revenues were recorded in
Foreign Exchange in the fourth quarter, although derivative products continued
to be impacted by ongoing commoditization, which has resulted in narrower
margins. Full year performance reflected this, with revenues of CHF 1,653
million for 2000 down 8% on the previous year.
Market conditions for Mergers and Acquisitions, advisory work and primary
underwriting continued to be strong, driving Corporate Finance's excellent
performance, with revenues above levels in third quarter 2000. Overall, 2000 was
a year of very strong growth in this area for UBS Warburg. Revenues for the year
of CHF 2,701 were 32% ahead of 1999.
Non-core revenues in 2000, which include income from the work-out of the
global equity derivatives portfolio and the run-down of the noncore loan
portfolio, fell 59% compared to 1999, to CHF 281 million.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Corporate and Institutional Clients continues to carefully manage its cost base,
with the pre-goodwill cost / income ratio remaining well below 1999 levels, at
72%. Personnel expenses increased 26% from the same quarter last year, to CHF
1,729 million, reflecting increased performance-related compensation.
General and administrative expenses increased 12% compared to fourth
quarter 1999, as a result of increased expenditure on technology outsourcing,
professional fees and the incremental costs of the PaineWebber capital markets
business. Overall costs are growing at a significantly slower rate than
revenues, delivering continued strong pre-tax profit growth.
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HEADCOUNT
Corporate and Institutional Clients headcount rose 15% during the quarter, to
15,262, mainly due to increases in Corporate Finance and Equities, and also
including the impact of the integration of 1,623 staff from the PaineWebber
capital markets businesses.
Outlook
UBS Warburg's leading institutional franchise in both equities and fixed income,
together with an increasingly deep and broad corporate client franchise,
continue to improve the sustainability and quality of earnings. UBS Warburg
continues to deliver growth in revenues and profitability which are amongst the
best in its peer group, despite the volatility in financial markets. The current
market environment remains unsettled, but the fundamental trends in UBS
Warburg's core European market remain strong and should deliver significant long
term growth prospects across the main business areas.
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UBS CAPITAL
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
-------------------------------- ------------- ------------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 138 79 61 75 126 368 315
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 138 79 61 75 126 368 315
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses 66 23 27 187 144 142 105
General and administrative expenses 16 10 13 60 23 49 46
Depreciation 0 0 2 2 2
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 0 0 1 2 5
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 82 33 43 148 91 195 158
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 56 46 18 22 211 173 157
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KPI's
% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio book value (CHF billion) 5.5 4.5 3.0 22 83
====================================================================================================
% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.6.00 31.12.99 30.6.00 31.12.99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value creation (CHF billion) 0.2 0.4 0.3 (50) (33)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Regulatory equity used (avg) 600 500 340 20 76
Headcount (full time equivalents) 129 117 116 10 11
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
Key Performance Indicators
The book value of UBS Capital's private equity investments has grown from CHF
4.5 billion at the end of third quarter 2000 to CHF 5.5 billion at 31 December
2000. New investments of CHF 0.6 billion were made during the fourth quarter,
including new shareholdings across a diverse range of sectors.
In addition, CHF 0.8 billion of investments made by PaineWebber were added
to UBS Capital's private equity portfolio in December 2000.
UBS Capital accounts for its private equity investments at cost less
permanent impairments, showing only realized gains or losses in the profit and
loss statement. The portfolio review and valuation at 31 December 2000 resulted
in an approximate current fair value of CHF 6.9 billion, compared to CHF 5.2
billion at 30 June 2000 and CHF 4.2 billion at 31 December 1999. This equates to
unrealized gains of approximately CHF 1.3 billion, compared to CHF 1.4 billion
at 30 June 2000 and CHF 1.2 billion at year-end 1999. The value creation during
the half-year to the end of December 2000, including realized gains since 30
June 2000, and the increase in the portfolio's unrealized gains, is estimated to
be approximately CHF 0.2 billion, sustaining UBS Capital's impressive record of
value creation.
Initiatives and Achievements
Despite the decline of public market prices in the technology and telecoms
sectors in late 2000, UBS Capital successfully disposed of several companies in
these sectors during the fourth quarter, substantially increasing revenues
compared to third quarter 2000 and fourth quarter 1999. Given the size and
nature of UBS Capital's
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investments, exit strategies are more focused on trade sales than on IPOs, and
are less impacted in difficult equity capital market environments.
During the quarter UBS Capital has initiated a high level of new
investments and add-on investments to existing portfolio companies, throughout
both old and new economy sectors.
Amongst the highlights were investment in a German auto-parts manufacturer,
Reum, whose prestigious customer base includes BMW, and the success of the
recently created TMT team in Asia. Taking advantage of the fall in technology
asset prices, this team has already completed a selection of promising
acquisitions including the purchase of Global Opticom, China Network, Pihana
Pacific (Hong Kong) and Interoffice (Japan).
UBS Capital is looking to raise funding for investment in the European and
Asian private equity markets. This will help meet demand from UBS's private
clients for access to private equity investments, giving them an opportunity to
diversify from more traditional investments.
RESULTS
Operating income increased 126% to CHF 138 million, from CHF 61 million in
fourth quarter 1999. This reflects the realized gains from sales of investments
in the quarter, partially offset by write-downs of the value of several
under-performing companies in different sectors of the portfolio. UBS Capital's
quarterly income is mainly driven by the timing of divestments and can therefore
show some volatility.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses were CHF 82 million in the
fourth quarter, an increase from the previous quarter of CHF 49 million, or
148%, mainly driven by bonus expenses. Bonuses are accrued when an investment is
successfully exited, so personnel expenses move in line with divestments.
Outlook
The private equity business is looking forward to embracing its new and unique
business model. With the volume of funds dedicated to private equity in Europe
growing 50% in the last two years, private equity is increasingly recognized as
an established asset class. UBS's increased commitment to private equity is
recognition of UBS Capital's impressive investment record, while the freedom and
incentive the new arrangements will give to raise larger amounts of third party
funds will allow UBS Capital to increase its investment rate in line with the
expanding market opportunities.
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US PRIVATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended(1)
CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00
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Income 1,225
Credit loss expense 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,225
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Personnel expenses (2) 955
General and administrative expenses 258
Depreciation 30
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,244
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (19)
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KPI's
Client assets (CHF billion) (3) 794
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net new money (CHF billion) (4) 8.3
Gross AuM margin (bps) 86
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Cost / income ratio (%) (5) 102
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%) (5),(6) 101
Cost / income ratio before goodwill and retention payments (%) (5),(6) 92
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recurring fees (CHF millions) (7) 430
Financial advisors 8,871
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
As of 31.12.00
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 2,450
Headcount (full time equivalents) 21,490
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The US Private Clients results cover the period from the date of
acquisition of PaineWebber, 3 November 2000.
(2) The quarter ended 31 December 2000 personnel expenses include CHF 117
million of the CHF 128 million retention payments in respect of the
PaineWebber acquisition.
(3) Corresponds to UBS's current definition of Assets under management. Client
assets at 3 November 2000 were CHF 890 billion.
(4) Excludes interest and dividend income.
(5) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss expense.
(6) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from
this calculation.
(7) Asset based and advisory revenues including fees from mutual funds, wrap
fee products, insurance products and institutional asset management
products.
The merger between UBS Warburg and PaineWebber was completed on 3 November 2000
- -- the results shown are therefore for performance from that date until 31
December 2000. As the merger consolidation was effected via purchase accounting,
results for prior periods are not shown. No precise comparative figures are
available for prior periods, but some approximations have been made to allow
comparisons.
The business unit reported for fourth quarter 2000 represents the old
PaineWebber businesses including Mitchell Hutchins, but excluding the capital
markets business that was transferred to the Corporate and Institutional Clients
business unit. Although the US businesses of the former UBS Warburg Private
Clients business unit were integrated into PaineWebber's management structure
soon after completion of the merger, their results are still included in the
International Private Clients unit for this quarter.
In first quarter 2001, Mitchell Hutchins will be moved into the UBS Asset
Management business group. The US Private Clients business unit reported for
first quarter 2001 will consist of the former PaineWebber private client
businesses and the US operations formerly part of the UBS Warburg Private
Clients business unit.
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Key Performance Indicators
At the end of the fourth quarter 2000, US Private Clients had CHF 794 billion of
client assets. This represents a fall of CHF 96 billion from the level at
completion of the merger on 3 November 2000, reflecting the decline in equity
markets, particularly in the US, and the effect of the fall of the US dollar
against the Swiss franc.
PaineWebber's asset gathering business continues to perform successfully,
with net new money flows averaging CHF 202.3 million (USD 119.0 million) per day
in November and December 2000, comparing very favorably to the average rate for
the third quarter of CHF 172.5 million (USD 103.3 million) per day, despite the
effects of the holiday season.
INTEGRATION AND THE BENEFITS OF UBS GROUP
Integration of the businesses has been very smooth, thanks to the limited
overlaps, and has been carried out with the central objective of causing minimal
disruption to client relationships. The reception of the merger by PaineWebber
staff has exceeded our expectations, with no increase in turnover rates for
financial advisors, who are the critical element in our client relationships.
The GOALS product, first marketed to PaineWebber clients directly after the
merger in November 2000, demonstrates the benefits of bringing PaineWebber into
UBS's integrated business model. GOALS are equity-linked securities created by
UBS Warburg that combine a bond with a short put option on a specific stock or
index. This is an entirely new investment product for PaineWebber clients, using
UBS Warburg's expertise in packaging structured products and PaineWebber's
strong retail distribution capabilities. The credit element of the product
relies on the UBS Group's rating and capital strength. This is a product that,
prior to the merger, PaineWebber could not have originated and UBS Warburg
could not have distributed in the US.
PaineWebber financial advisors have also been able to leverage the
capabilities and resources of UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients
business unit to allow clients access to enhanced liquidity and a broader array
of markets. The linkage has also greatly expanded the hedging and monetization
capabilities available to PaineWebber clients with concentrated equity holdings,
typically clients who own a business, or have significant stock options in it,
and are subject to formal or informal lock-ins which prevent them from selling
their shareholdings.
Initiatives and Achievements
CORPORATE EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL SERVICES
In fourth quarter 2000 PaineWebber announced a major initiative to significantly
expand its already successful stock option finance business through the
formation of Corporate Employee Financial Services, "CEFS".
CEFS features dedicated distribution, technology and service groups whose
goal is to capture a larger share of the management and administration of the
USD 1 trillion of stock options awarded to corporate executives in the US.
PaineWebber already provides these services to well known companies such as
Cisco, Enron, General Electric and Texas Instruments, whose 300,000 option
holders together own more than USD 70 billion of in-the-money stock options
managed by PaineWebber.
The opportunity for PaineWebber is twofold: to administer employee stock
option services for additional Fortune 1000 and major international
corporations, and simultaneously to offer the highest levels of Internet-based
and personalized service through its financial advisors to the employees of
those companies.
When properly coordinated, the combination of these services will allow
PaineWebber not only to execute the options exercise for the option holders, but
also to capture the clients as long term investors, managing the wealth they
have generated. PaineWebber expects this business to grow strongly over the next
twelve months.
Results
US Private Clients recorded a net loss for November and December 2000 of CHF 19
million. Adjusting for the effect of the retention payments of CHF 117 million,
this represents a pretax operating profit of CHF 98 million for the two months.
PaineWebber's strong asset gathering performance during November and
December was in
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contrast to the seasonal slow down in transactional business, compounded this
year by the delay in the results of the US Presidential election, which had a
negative effect on client confidence and investment activity. As a result, net
profit per month was about 39% lower than the rate in PaineWebber's individual
client segment in third quarter 2000, after adjustment for the benefit of
PaineWebber's invested equity. (Within UBS's management accounts, the benefit of
invested equity is reflected in Corporate Center.)
Total revenues for November and December were CHF 1,225 million, including
approximately CHF 430 million of recurring fee revenue. This represents an
overall decline of 2% from the run-rate recorded in PaineWebber's individual
clients business in the third quarter, reflecting the effects of the seasonal
slow-down.
Total expenses for November and December were CHF 1,244 million. Personnel
expenses were CHF 955 million, including CHF 117 million of retention payments
for PaineWebber staff. Excluding these, overall expenses rose very slightly from
prior levels, reflecting investments in the development of wrap fee products and
the new CEFS business.
Total headcount at 31 December 2000 was 21,490, including 8,871 financial
advisors, up from 8,688 at 30 September 2000.
Outlook
The US Private Clients business is directly impacted, as are all other US
brokers, by the continuing market volatility in the US and the fall in asset
values, and would be impacted by any downturn in the US economy. Despite this,
our focus on the core affluent client segment (households with investable assets
in excess of USD 500,000) which is the segment with the largest, fastest growing
pool of investable assets, positions us well to outperform our peers in revenue
growth. PaineWebber will continue to grow its franchise, while broadening
relationships with clients. Leveraging the product expertise and international
scope of UBS Warburg's other business areas will bring a critical competitive
advantage.
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INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
----------------------------------- ---------------- ----------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 81 70 58 16 40 286 197
Credit loss expense (2) (1) (1) (1) 0 0 (4) (3)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 80 69 57 16 40 282 194
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Personnel expenses 62 73 84 (15) (26) 385 294
General and administrative expenses 38 35 52 9 (27) 188 187
Depreciation 13 7 9 86 44 30 25
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 2 1 3 100 (33) 7 15
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 115 116 148 (1) (22) 610 521
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (35) (47) (91) 26 62 (328) (327)
===================================================================================================================================
KPI's
Assets under management (CHF billion) 33 44 36 (25) (8)
Net new money (CHF billion) (3) (2.5) 8.1 1.8 (131) -- 10.4 3.6
Gross AuM margin (bps) 84 69 73 22 15 75 67
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 350 340 289 3 21
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,154 1,177 1,386 (2) (17)
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time,
adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense /
recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived
adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country
risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS credit
loss expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting purposes is
reported in the Corporate Center.
(3) Excludes interest and dividend income.
Key Performance Indicators
Assets under management decreased from CHF 44 billion at the end of the third
quarter to CHF 33 billion at 31 December 2000, mostly due to the poor
performance of equity markets, particularly in the US, and the fall of the US
dollar against the Swiss franc.
Net new money was CHF (2.5) billion. Quarter on quarter volatility in this
measure reflects the relatively early stage of development of this business, in
which decisions by a few large clients can have an exaggerated effect.
The increase in the gross margin from 69 bps in third quarter to 84 bps in
fourth quarter is a result of the loss of some low margin assets in the US and a
strong performance in Europe, helped by increased advisory and asset-based fees.
The increase over 1999 reflects improved performance in Europe and the
success of the restructuring announced in first quarter 2000.
Results
Income in the fourth quarter increased by 16% to CHF 81 million, up from CHF 70
million in the third quarter, as the benefits of the restructuring in 2000 show
through, and the new offices opened since 1999 continue to build up their
franchises.
Total expenses of CHF 115 million were 1% lower than in third quarter,
reflecting the continued benefits of the restructuring which was started in the
earlier part of the year, and the ongoing focus on cost control. Headcount fell
marginally from 1,177 to 1,154.
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OUTLOOK
The transforming potential of the UBS merger with PaineWebber is particularly
exciting for the International Private Clients business.
UBS has a unique opportunity to target the market for wealthy clients in
Europe with an enhanced, advisor-centric client offering, taking advantage of
PaineWebber's expertise and award winning on-line technology. This unit will
therefore be transferred to the Private Banking business unit, and brought
together with its existing pan-European Private Banking offering.
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E-SERVICES
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
-------------------------------- ---------------- --------------------
CHF million, except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 4 (5) 0 -- -- (1) 0
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 4 (5) 0 180 (1) 0
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Personnel expenses 34 32 14 6 143 150 18
General and administrative expenses 43(1) 31 17 39 153 134(1) 18
Depreciation 17(1) 4 3 325 467 35(1) 3
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 0 1 0 (100) 1 0
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 94 68 34 38 176 320 39
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (90) (73) (34) (23) (165) (321) (39)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
% change from
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As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 0 0 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 410 384 70 7 486
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(1) The quarter ended and year ended 31 December 2000 General and
administrative expenses and Depreciation have been adjusted for Significant
Financial Events in respect of PaineWebber integration costs of by CHF 80
million and CHF 72 million respectively.
Results discussion
The products of the e-services initiative are to be fully integrated, along with
the International Private Clients business unit into the core of UBS's new
on-shore wealth management strategy in Europe, extending PaineWebber's
advisor-centric business model to new markets.
With the focus now on more upscale clients rather than those e-services
originally targeted, UBS has reviewed the project's existing assets to determine
which can be redeployed in support of the new strategy.
The multi-currency and multi-entity core banking systems developed for
e-services will be integrated with PaineWebber developed front-end technology
to produce a multi-lingual pan-European processing platform with on-line
customer interfaces tailored to each country's specific needs.
Those parts of the infrastructure that were relevant to a mass affluent
market, such as the telephone call-centers, have been closed and the investment
in them written off, resulting in a charge of CHF 80 million in general and
administrative expenses. In addition, capitalized software costs relating to
parts of the systems which will not now be used have been written off, resulting
in a CHF 72 million charge to depreciation. These two amounts form part of the
PaineWebber restructuring charges, and as a result these costs do not appear in
the adjusted business unit results.
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CORPORATE CENTER
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING (3)
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
--------------------------------- ------------------- ------------------------
CHF million , except where indicated 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income 284 41 405 593 (30) 358 372
Credit loss expense (2) 166 374 272 (56) (39) 1,161 448
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 450 415 677 8 (34) 1,519 820
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Personnel expenses 101 99 356 2 (72) 490 548
General and administrative expenses 7 96 328 (93) (98) 281 385
Depreciation 107 78 153 37 (30) 320 366
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 11 10 17 10 (35) 44 50
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 226 283 854 (20) (74) 1,135 1,349
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 224 132 (177) 70 -- 384 (529)
==================================================================================================================================
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
% change from
----------------------
As of 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 30.9.00 31.12.99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Regulatory equity used (avg) 8,450 9,750 7,850 (13) 8
Headcount (full time equivalents) 986 921 862 7 14
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
(2) In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time,
adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense /
recovery are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived
adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country
risks in the respective portfolios. The difference between the
statistically derived adjusted expected loss figures and the net IAS credit
loss expenses recorded at Group level for financial reporting purposes is
reported in the Corporate Center.
(3) Figures have been adjusted for Significant Financial Events. Year ended 31
December 1999 income has been adjusted for CHF 38 million income from the
residual holding in Long Term Capital Management (LTCM), CHF 1,490 million
from the sale of our 25% stake in Swiss Life / Rentenanstalt and CHF 110
million from the sale of Julius Baer registered shares. The quarter ended
and year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel expenses have been adjusted for
PaineWebber integration costs of CHF 32 million. General and administrative
expenses for year ended 31 December 2000 have been adjusted for the net
additional CHF 150 million provision relating to the US Global Settlement
and the quarter ended 31 December 2000 has been adjusted for the reduction
in the provision of CHF 50 million. The quarter ended 31 December 1999
income has been adjusted for a gain of CHF 12 million relating to LTCM. The
quarter ended and year-to-date 31 December 1999 Personnel expenses have
been adjusted by CHF 456 million relating to a Pension Fund Accounting
Credit. The quarter ended and year-to-date 31 December 1999 General and
administrative expenses have been adjusted for CHF 300 million for the UBS
/ SBC Restructuring Provision and CHF 154 million for the increase in the
provision for the US Global Settlement.
Results discussion
Adjusted for significant financial events, Corporate Center recorded a pre-tax
profit of CHF 224 million for fourth quarter 2000, versus a pre-tax profit of
CHF 132 million for third quarter 2000 and a pre-tax loss of CHF 177 million
during fourth quarter 1999.
The credit loss recovery booked in Corporate Center represents the
difference between the adjusted statistically calculated expected losses
charged to the business units and the actual credit loss recovery recognized in
the Group financial accounts. UBS Group recorded a credit loss expense of CHF 95
million this quarter, however this continued to be lower than the amounts
charged to the business units, resulting in a credit loss recovery in Corporate
Center of CHF 166 million, compared to CHF 374 million in third quarter 2000.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
UBS GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
---------------------------------- --------------- -----------------------
CHF million, except per share data Note 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income 3 15,186 12,480 9,958 22 53 51,745 35,604
Interest expense 3 (13,213) (10,649) (8,215) (24) (61) (43,615) (29,695)
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Net interest income 1,973 1,831 1,743 8 13 8,130 5,909
Credit loss expense / recovery (95) 142 (46) -- -- 130 (956)
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Net interest income after
credit loss expense / recovery 1,878 1,973 1,697 (5) 11 8,260 4,953
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Net fee and commission income 4 5,003 3,865 3,357 29 49 16,703 12,607
Net trading income 5 1,916 2,368 1,162 (19) 65 9,953 7,719
Net gains from disposal of
associates and subsidiaries 60 0 49 22 83 1,821
Other income 443 339 524 31 (15) 1,403 1,325
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Total operating income 9,300 8,545 6,789 9 37 36,402 28,425
===============================================================================================================================
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel 6 4,424 3,863 2,654 15 67 17,163 12,577
General and administrative 6 2,088 1,503 2,319 39 (10) 6,765 6,098
Depreciation and amortization 6 852 476 567 79 50 2,275 1,857
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total operating expenses 7,364 5,842 5,540 26 33 26,203 20,532
===============================================================================================================================
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE
TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS 1,936 2,703 1,249 (28) 55 10,199 7,893
===============================================================================================================================
Tax expense 442 621 161 (29) 175 2,320 1,686
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 1,494 2,082 1,088 (28) 37 7,879 6,207
===============================================================================================================================
Minority interests (45) (7) (19) (543) (137) (87) (54)
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NET PROFIT 1,449 2,075 1,069 (30) 36 7,792 6,153
===============================================================================================================================
Basic earnings per share (CHF) (3) 7 3.39 5.15 2.69 (34) 26 19.33 15.20
Basic earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) (2), (3) 7 4.02 5.46 2.92 (26) 38 20.99 16.04
Diluted earnings per share (CHF) (3) 7 3.34 5.09 2.66 (34) 26 19.04 15.07
Diluted earnings per share
before goodwill (CHF) (2), (3) 7 3.95 5.40 2.88 (27) 37 20.67 15.90
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation. (2) The amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets is excluded from this calculation. 3 1999 share figures
are restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May 2000.
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NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
22 FEBRUARY 2001
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NOTE 1 ACQUISITION OF PAINE WEBBER GROUP, INC.
On 3 November 2000, UBS completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding
common stock of the Paine Webber Group, Inc., in a transaction accounted for
using the purchase method of accounting, making PaineWebber a wholly owned
subsidiary of UBS. Results of operations of PaineWebber are included in the
consolidated results beginning on the date of acquisition. Under International
Accounting Standards, the valuation of shares and options issued is measured as
of the date the acquisition was completed, 3 November 2000. Purchase
consideration of CHF 22.0 billion (USD 12.5 billion) consists of the following:
CHF USD
million million
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Value of shares issued (40,580,570 shares issued) 10,246 5,817
Value of options issued (options on 6,325,270 shares issued) 992 563
Cash consideration 10,607 6,021
Direct costs of the acquisition 115 65
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Total purchase price 21,960 12,466
Fair value of net assets acquired (5,630) (3,196)
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Total intangible assets(1) 16,330 9,270
Intangible assets other than goodwill (4,695) (2,665)
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Goodwill arising from acquisition 11,635 6,605
Purchased goodwill 1,202 682
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TOTAL GOODWILL AT 3 NOVEMBER 2000 12,837 7,287
Effect of translation adjustments (898)
Amortization from 3 November 2000 (103) (61)
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Balance of goodwill at 31 December 2000 11,836 7,226
==================================================================================
(1) Excluding purchased goodwill
The resulting goodwill and intangible assets will be amortized using the
straight line method over their estimated useful lives of 20 years.
In addition, UBS has entered into employee retention agreements that provide for
payments to key PaineWebber employees which are subject to the employee's
continued employment and other restrictions. The estimated cost to the Group for
the agreements is approximately CHF 1.5 billion (USD 875 million) over a four
year period.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
22 FEBRUARY 2001
NOTE 2 REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP
The Business Group results have been presented on a management reporting basis.
Consequently, internal charges and transfer pricing adjustments have been
reflected in the performance of each business. The basis of the reporting
reflects the management of the business within the Group. Revenue sharing
agreements are used to allocate external customer revenues to a Business Group
on a reasonable basis. Transactions between Business Groups are conducted at
arms length.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2000
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
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Revenues 14,182 1,953 19,779 358 36,272
Credit loss recovery(1) (784) 0 (247) 1,161 130
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Total operating income 13,398 1,953 19,532 1,519 36,402
=======================================================================================================
Personnel expenses 4,759 880 11,002 522 17,163
General and administrative expenses 2,394 439 3,501 431 6,765
Depreciation 508 49 731 320 1,608
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 62 263 298 44 667
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Total operating expenses 7,723 1,631 15,532 1,317 26,203
=======================================================================================================
BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 5,675 322 4,000 202 10,199
Tax expense 2,320
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 7,879
Minority interests (87)
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NET PROFIT 7,792
=======================================================================================================
(1) In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense/recovery are reported
for all Business Groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted expected
loss figures and the net IAS credit loss expenses recorded at Group level for
financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit recovery/(expense) for financial reporting purposes
of CHF 130 million for the year 31 December 2000 is as follows: UBS Switzerland
CHF 695 million, UBS Warburg CHF (565) million.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999(2)
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues 12,761 1,369 13,241 2,010 29,381
Credit loss expense(1) (1,071) 0 (333) 448 (956)
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Total operating income 11,690 1,369 12,908 2,458 28,425
====================================================================================================================
Personnel expenses 4,691 516 7,278 92 12,577
General and administrative expenses 2,308 271 2,680 839 6,098
Depreciation 460 32 659 366 1,517
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 23 113 154 50 340
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total operating expenses 7,482 932 10,771 1,347 20,532
====================================================================================================================
BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 4,208 437 2,137 1,111 7,893
Tax expense 1,686
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 6,207
Minority interests (54)
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NET PROFIT 6,153
====================================================================================================================
(1) In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense/recovery are reported
for all Business Groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted expected
loss figures and the net IAS credit loss expenses recorded at Group level for
financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit loss recovery (expense) for financial reporting
purposes of CHF (956) million for the year ended 31 December 1999 is as follows:
UBS Switzerland CHF (985) million, UBS Warburg CHF 20 million, Corporate Center
CHF 9 million.
(2) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
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NOTE 3 NET INTEREST INCOME
Quarter ended % change from
------------------------------ --------------
CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks 2,029 1,507 1,946 35 4
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers 3,626 3,913 3,385 (7) 7
Interest from finance leasing 6 11 13 (45) (54)
Interest earned on securities borrowed and reverse repurchase agreements 5,673 4,396 3,046 29 86
Interest and dividend income from financial investments 63 39 52 62 21
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio 3,712 2,554 1,462 45 154
Other 77 60 54 28 43
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 15,186 12,480 9,958 22 53
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks 2,510 1,415 2,039 77 23
Interest on amounts due to customers 2,360 2,692 2,161 (12) 9
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements 4,675 3,533 2,070 32 126
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio 1,449 1,136 485 28 199
Interest on medium and long term debt 2,219 1,873 1,460 18 52
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 13,213 10,649 8,215 24 61
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INTEREST INCOME 1,973 1,831 1,743 8 13
===========================================================================================================================
Year ended
----------------------
CHF million 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks 5,615 6,105
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers 14,692 12,077
Interest from finance leasing 36 49
Interest earned on securities borrowed and reverse repurchase agreements 19,088 11,422
Interest and dividend income from financial investments 202 160
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio 11,842 5,598
Other 270 193
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 51,745 35,604
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks 6,155 5,515
Interest on amounts due to customers 9,505 8,330
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements 14,915 8,446
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio 5,309 2,070
Interest on medium and long term debt 7,731 5,334
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 43,615 29,695
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET INTEREST INCOME 8,130 5,909
=================================================================================================
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation.
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NOTE 4 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
------------------------------ -------------- --------------------
CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS 96 69 72 39 33 310 372
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES
Underwriting fees(1) 480 364 307 32 56 1,434 905
Corporate finance fees(1) 608 403 439 51 38 1,772 1,298
Brokerage fees 1,552 1,261 1,124 23 38 5,792 3,934
Investment fund fees 820 641 510 28 61 2,821 1,915
Fiduciary fees 90 86 74 5 22 351 317
Custodian fees 364 349 305 4 19 1,439 1,583
Portfolio and other
management and advisory fees(1) 1,156 890 717 30 61 3,677 2,612
Other 6 15 (18) (60) -- 50 57
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 5,076 4,009 3,458 27 47 17,336 12,621
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES 235 176 190 34 24 802 765
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 5,407 4,254 3,720 27 45 18,448 13,758
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Brokerage fees paid 258 244 228 6 13 1,084 795
Other 146 145 135 1 8 661 356
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total 404 389 363 4 11 1,745 1,151
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 5,003 3,865 3,357 29 49 16,703 12,607
=========================================================================================================================
(1) In 1999, corporate finance related advisory fees were included in Portfolio
and other management and advisory fees. These fees are now reported in Corporate
finance fees together with merger and acquisition fees which were previously
reported in Underwriting and corporate finance fees. 1999 figures have been
restated accordingly.
NOTE 5 NET TRADING INCOME
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
-------------------------------- ------------- ----------------------
CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign exchange(2) 352 255 216 38 63 1,287 1,108
Fixed income 168 101 575 66 (71) 912 2,603
Equities 1,396 2,012 371 (31) 276 7,754 4,008
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET TRADING INCOME 1,916 2,368 1,162 (19) 65 9,953 7,719
==============================================================================================
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation. (2) Includes other trading income such as
banknotes, precious metals and commodities.
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NOTE 6 OPERATING EXPENSES
Quarter ended % change from Year ended
----------------------------- ------------- --------------------
CHF million 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 3Q00 4Q99 31.12.00 31.12.99
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Salaries and bonuses 3,228 3,025 2,200 7 47 13,523 9,872
Contractors 206 184 277 12 (26) 725 886
Insurance and social contributions 252 217 155 16 63 959 717
Contribution to retirement benefit plans 112 125 (329) (10) -- 475 8
Employee share plans 32 24 20 33 60 97 151
Other personnel expenses 594 288 331 106 79 1,384 943
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 4,424 3,863 2,654 15 67 17,163 12,577
==================================================================================================================
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Occupancy 294 211 248 39 19 979 847
Rent and maintenance
of machines and equipment 164 100 194 64 (15) 520 410
Telecommunications and postage 288 214 208 35 38 914 756
Administration 227 165 308 38 (26) 750 784
Marketing and public relations 165 106 143 56 15 480 335
Travel and entertainment 220 144 173 53 27 656 552
Professional fees 241 141 195 71 24 660 526
IT and other outsourcing 389 293 384 33 1 1,246 1,289
Other 100 129 466 (22) (79) 560 599
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TOTAL 2,088 1,503 2,319 39 (10) 6,765 6,098
==================================================================================================================
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Property, equipment and software 586 350 479 67 22 1,608 1,517
Goodwill and other intangible assets 266 126 88 111 202 667 340
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 852 476 567 79 50 2,275 1,857
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 7,364 5,842 5,540 26 33 26,203 20,532
==================================================================================================================
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NOTE 7 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Quarter ended % change from
--------------------------------------------- -------------
31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99(1) 3Q00 4Q99
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 1,449 2,075 1,069 (30) 36
Net profit for the period before
goodwill amortization (CHF million)(2) 1,715 2,201 1,157 (22) 48
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Registered ordinary shares 439,952,307 431,697,293 430,683,246 2 2
Own shares to be delivered 8,232,849 0 0 -- --
Treasury shares (21,313,375) (28,873,507) (33,786,574) 26 37
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE 426,871,781 402,823,786 396,896,672 6 8
===================================================================================================================
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 3.39 5.15 2.69 (34) 26
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION (CHF)(2) 4.02 5.46 2.92 (26) 38
===================================================================================================================
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 1,449 2,075 1,069 (30) 36
Net profit for the period
before goodwill amortization (CHF million)(2) 1,715 2,201 1,157 (22) 48
Weighted average shares for
basic earnings per share 426,871,781 402,823,786 396,896,672 6 8
Potential dilutive ordinary shares
resulting from outstanding options,
warrants and convertible debt securities 7,215,838 4,613,913 4,837,702 56 49
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE 434,087,619 407,437,699 401,734,374 7 8
===================================================================================================================
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 3.34 5.09 2.66 (34) 26
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION (CHF)(2) 3.95 5.40 2.88 (27) 37
===================================================================================================================
Year ended
--------------------------------
31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 7,792 6,153
Net profit for the period before
goodwill amortization (CHF million)(2) 8,459 6,493
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Registered ordinary shares 433,486,003 430,497,026
Own shares to be delivered 2,058,212 0
Treasury shares (32,514,906) (25,754,544)(3)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE 403,029,309 404,742,482
=================================================================================
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 19.33 15.20
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE
BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION (CHF)(2) 20.99 16.04
=================================================================================
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 7,778(5) 6,153
Net profit for the period
before goodwill amortization (CHF million)(2) 8,445(5) 6,493
Weighted average shares for
basic earnings per share 403,029,309 404,742,482
Potential dilutive ordinary shares
resulting from outstanding options,
warrants and convertible debt securities 5,496,591 3,632,670(4)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE 408,525,900 408,375,152
=================================================================================
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 19.04 15.07
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION (CHF)(2) 20.67 15.90
=================================================================================
(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation. (2) The amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets is excluded from this calculation. (3) Treasury shares
have increased by 11,371,720 for the year ended 31 December 1999, due to a
change in accounting policy. (4) Share amount has been adjusted by 1,414,114
representing other potentially dilutive instruments for the year ended 31
December 1999, due to a change in accounting policy. (5) Net profit has been
adjusted for the dilutive impact of own equity derivative activity in accordance
with International Accounting Standards.
1999 share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May
2000.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
22 FEBRUARY 2001
NOTE 8 SIGNIFICANT CURRENCY TRANSLATION RATES
The following table shows the significant rates used to translate the financial
statements of foreign entities into Swiss francs.
SPOT RATE AVERAGE RATE
As of Year-to-date
------------------------------ ------------------------------
31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 30.9.00 31.12.99
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 USD 1.64 1.73 1.59 1.69 1.67 1.50
1 EUR 1.52 1.52 1.61 1.56 1.57 1.60
1 GBP 2.44 2.53 2.58 2.57 2.58 2.43
100 JPY 1.43 1.60 1.56 1.57 1.57 1.33
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UBS SHARE INFORMATION
22 FEBRUARY 2001
INFORMATION FOR SHAREHOLDERS
UBS Registered Shares (Par Value CHF 10),
ISIN Number CH0010740741, CUSIP Number H8920G155
TICKER SYMBOLS
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Stock exchange listings Bloomberg Reuters Telekurs
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SWX (Swiss exchange) UBSN SW UBSZn.S UBSN, 004
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NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) UBS US UBS.N UBS, 65
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Tokyo 8657 JP UBS.T N16631, 106
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FINANCIAL CALENDAR
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Publication of 2000 Annual Report Thursday, 15 March 2001
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Annual General Meeting Thursday, 26 April 2001
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Publication first-quarter 2001 results Tuesday, 15 May 2001
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Publication second-quarter 2001 results Tuesday, 14 August 2001
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Publication third-quarter 2001 results Tuesday, 13 November 2001
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FOR INFORMATION CONTACT
UBS AG
Investor Relations G41B
P.O. Box
CH-8098 Zurich
Phone +41-1-234 41 00
Fax +41-1-234 34 15
E-Mail SH-investorrelations@ubs.com
www.ubs.com/investor-relations
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Phone +41-1-235 62 02
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E-Mail SH-shareholder-services@ubs.com
UBS has also produced an interactive version of this Fourth Quarter 2000 Report.
This can be viewed online in the Fourth Quarter Results section of the UBS
Investor Relations website.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains statements that constitute "forward-looking
statements", including, without limitation, statements relating to the
implementation of strategic initiatives, including the implementation of new
European wealth management strategy and the implementation of a new business
model for UBS Capital, and other statements relating to our future business
development and economic performance.
While these forward-looking statements represent our judgments and future
expectations concerning the development of our business, a number of risks,
uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and
results to differ materially from our expectations.
These factors include, but are not limited to, (1) general market,
macro-economic, governmental and regulatory trends, (2) movements in local and
international securities markets, currency exchange rates and interest rates,
(3) competitive pressures, (4) technological developments, (5) changes in the
financial position or creditworthiness of our customers, obligors and
counterparties, (6) legislative developments and (7) other key factors that we
have indicated could adversely affect our business and financial performance
which are contained in our past and future filings and reports, including those
with the SEC.
More detailed information about those factors is set forth in documents
furnished by UBS and filings made by UBS with the SEC. UBS is not under any
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
The UBS Group
UBS Group Financial Highlights 4
Strategy, Structure and History 5
The Business Groups
UBS Switzerland 12
UBS Asset Management 22
UBS Warburg 26
Corporate Center 36
Risk
Risk Management and Control 48
Risk Analysis 53
Asset and Liability Management 66
Corporate Governance
Corporate Organization 78
Directors and Officers of UBS 81
Relations with Regulators 86
Financial Disclosure Principles 91
UBS Share Information
The Global Registered Share 94
UBS Shares 2000 96
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INTRODUCTION
The UBS Handbook, published here for the first time, brings together in one
place a complete range of in-depth non-financial information about UBS.
INTRODUCTION
The Handbook describes the UBS Group: its strategy and organization, and the
businesses it operates. It outlines the principles by which the Group manages
risk, and reports on developments during 2000 in the areas of Credit Risk,
Market Risk, and Asset and Liability Management. It contains a description of
the Group's environmental performance.
The Handbook introduces the value-based management processes that are being
implemented at UBS, and describes the new brand management strategy that was put
in place during 2000. It contains an extensive discussion of the Group's
corporate governance arrangements and its relationships with regulators and
shareholders, and provides detailed facts about the UBS share.
The UBS Handbook should be read in conjunction with the other information
published by UBS, in particular the Financial Report 2000, which provides full
statutory reporting and discussion of the Group's financial results for 2000. In
addition, UBS publishes detailed Quarterly Financial Reports, analyzing its
performance during each quarter of the year, and an Annual Review, which
provides a brief summary of the Group and its financial performance in 2000.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
UBS GROUP
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.98 (1) 31.12.99
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INCOME STATEMENT KEY FIGURES
Operating income 36,402 28,425 22,247 28
Operating expenses 26,203 20,532 18,376 28
Operating profit before tax 10,199 7,893 3,871 29
Net profit 7,792 6,153 2,972 27
Cost/income ratio(%) (2) 72.2 69.9 79.2
Cost/income ratio before goodwill(%) (2, 3) 70.4 68.7 77.7
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PER SHARE DATA (CHF)
Basic earnings per share (4, 7) 19.33 15.20 7.33 27
Basic earnings per share before goodwill (3, 4, 7) 20.99 16.04 8.18 31
Diluted earnings per share (4, 7) 19.04 15.07 7.20 26
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill (3, 4, 7) 20.67 15.90 8.03 30
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RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY(%)
Return on shareholders' equity (5) 21.5 22.4 10.7
Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill (3, 5) 23.4 23.6 12.0
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CHF million, except where indicated % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.98 (1) 31.12.99
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BALANCE SHEET KEY FIGURES
Total assets 1,087,552 896,556 861,282 21
Shareholders' equity 44,833 30,608 28,794 46
Market capitalization 112,666 92,642 90,720 22
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BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
Tier 1(%) 11.7 10.6 9.3
Total BIS(%) 15.7 14.5 13.2
Risk-weighted assets 273,290 273,107 303,719 0
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TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF BILLION) 2,469 1,744 1,573 42
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HEADCOUNT (FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS) (6) 71,076 49,058 48,011 45
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LONG-TERM RATINGS
Fitch, London AAA AAA AAA
Moody's, New York AA1 Aa1 Aa1
Standard & Poor's, New York AA+ AA+ AA+
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EARNINGS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS (8)
% change
CHF million, except where indicated from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.99
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Operating income 36,402 26,587 37
Operating expenses 25,763 20,534 25
Operating profit before tax 10,639 6,053 76
Net profit 8,132 4,665 74
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Cost/income ratio before goodwill(%) (2, 3) 69.2 73.3
Basic earnings per share before goodwill (CHF) (3, 4, 7) 21.83 12.37 76
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill (CHF) (3, 4, 7) 21.50 12.26 75
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Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill(%) (3, 5) 24.3 18.2
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see UBS Financial Report
2000). (2) Operating expenses/operating income before credit loss
recovery/(expense). (3) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets
is excluded from the calculation. (4) For EPS calculation, see UBS Financial
Report 2000. (5) Net profit/average shareholders' equity excluding
dividends. (6) The Group headcount does not include the Klinik Hirslanden AG
headcount of 1,839 and 1,853 for 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999,
respectively. (7) 1999 and 1998 share figures are restated for the two-for-one
share split, effective 8 May 2000. (8) Details of Significant Financial Events
can be found in the UBS Financial Report 2000.
Except where otherwise stated, all 31 December 2000 figures throughout this
handbook include the impact of the acquisition of PaineWebber, which occurred on
3 November 2000.
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Our vision is to be the preeminent global integrated investment services firm
and the leading bank in Switzerland. We are the world's leading provider of
private banking services and one of the largest asset managers globally. In the
investment banking and securities businesses, we are among the select bracket of
major global houses. In Switzerland, we are the clear market leader in retail
and corporate banking. As an integrated Group, not merely a holding company, we
create added- value for clients by drawing on the combined resources and
expertise of all our businesses.
STRATEGY, STRUCTURE
AND HISTORY
We will only succeed by providing our clients with innovative and high-quality
service coupled with long-term personal relationships. Client focus is the main
driver of all our activities.
We seek to create value for our shareholders through sustainable growth of our
business within appropriate risk parameters. Being dedicated to total value
management means creating value for all stakeholders.
We are committed to succeed in the fierce competition for talent. The
expertise and integrity of our staff create value for our clients and for the
Group as a whole. We seek to be a highly attractive firm for our employees.
UBS's reputation is one of our most valuable assets. We aim to adhere to the
highest ethical standards, and to manage our risks with the greatest care. We
are committed to complying fully with the letter and spirit of the laws, rules
and practices that govern UBS and its staff.
STRATEGY
UBS's strategy is to deliver top-quality investment products and advice to a
premier client base across all client segments: individual, institutional and
corporate. UBS aims to bring its content excellence to an ever wider client
base, adding distribution organically, through acquisition or through strategic
partnership.
Choice is central to enhancing UBS's client offerings. The Group aims to
increase product choice by supporting the in-house range with a quality-screened
selection of third-party products.
UBS believes that in the future, its clients will be global in outlook: either
with global presence or global investments. All our businesses must compete on a
global scale.
UBS is committed to attaining scale and scope in all its key businesses: this
is both desirable and necessary to enable us to deliver the full spectrum of
services at maximum efficiency, though price will rarely be a first-line
competitive weapon.
UBS's client philosophy is advice-led, with intimacy stemming from the quality
of its relationship managers. UBS's businesses offer convenient access through
multiple conventional and online channels, but put advice at the heart of
relationships.
UBS is committed to being part of the technological elite, but sees e-commerce
not as a business per se, nor as a discipline in its own right, but as integral
to all its businesses. The Group aims to use technology to extend its reach to
clients and markets it could not previously have accessed, to perfect clients'
experience of UBS, to increase the number of products and services they buy, and
to minimize the production cost of its services.
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The first GOALs deal marketed to PaineWebber clients, in November 2000,
demonstrates the strength of this model. GOALs are equity-linked securities
created by UBS Warburg that combine a bond with a short put option on a
specific stock. This deal provided access to an entirely new investment
product for PaineWebber clients, using UBS Warburg's expertise in packaging
structured products for private clients. The credit element of the product
relied on UBS Group's rating and capital strength. Combined with the equity
derivative features, this was a product that PaineWebber could not have
originated before joining the UBS Group, and UBS Warburg could not have
distributed in the US.
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CAPITAL STRENGTH
UBS has a strong and well-managed capital structure. Our financial stability
stems from the fact that we are one of the best capitalized banks in the world.
UBS believes that this financial strength is a key part of the value proposition
it offers to both clients and investors.
UBS is committed to rigorous balance sheet management and the optimization of
its capital structure. It uses the full range of capital management tools to
apply any excess capital generated in the best interests of its shareholders, or
to return it to them.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
UBS pursues its strategies through three Business Groups, all of which are in
the top echelon of their businesses globally, and aims to further enhance the
competitive position of each one. However, UBS is not merely a holding
company - it operates an integrated client service model.
UBS's Business Groups are managed together to optimise shareholder value - to
make the whole worth more than the sum of the parts.
In practice this means that products from the wholesale-focused units,
Corporate and Institutional Clients, UBS Capital and UBS Asset Management, are
distributed to their own corporate and institutional clients and through the
units focused on individual clients, International Private Clients, US Private
Clients and UBS Switzerland. This benefits both sides - UBS's individual clients
get access to sophisticated products and services; UBS's wholesale units have
access to premier distribution; and the Group captures the whole of the value
chain.
Each Business Group is led by a member of the Group Executive Board who is
individually responsible for the performance of the Business Group.
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UBS SWITZERLAND - STEPHAN HAERINGER
UBS Switzerland's Private Banking business unit offers comprehensive wealth
management services for private clients from across the world, who bank in
Switzerland and other financial centers world-wide.
Private Banking is the world's biggest private bank. Its strategy is centered
on the client advisor, combining strong personal relationships with a full range
of products and services specifically designed for the wealthy client,
complemented by leading-edge technology.
Within Switzerland, the Private and Corporate Clients business unit provides a
complete set of banking and securities services for individual and corporate
clients, focused foremost on customer service excellence, profitability and
growth via multi-channel distribution.
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT - PETER WUFFLI
UBS Asset Management provides asset management services and products to a broad
range of institutional and mutual fund clients across the world. It offers a
diverse range of investment management capabilities from the traditional to the
alternative, with a core focus on price/value management. UBS Asset Management
also provides investment fund products for the UBS Group and intends to
increasingly widen its reach through third parties to individual clients outside
the UBS Group.
UBS Asset Management is one of the top five institutional asset managers in
the world, the largest investment fund manager in Europe and the leading fund
manager in Switzerland.
UBS WARBURG - MARKUS GRANZIOL
UBS Warburg operates globally as a client-driven securities, investment banking
and wealth management firm. For both its own corporate and institutional clients
and for other parts of the UBS Group, UBS Warburg provides product innovation,
top-quality research and advice, and complete access to the world's capital
markets.
Through UBS PaineWebber, the fourth largest private client firm in the US, we
provide advisory services and best-in-class products to a uniquely affluent US
client base.
CORPORATE CENTER - LUQMAN ARNOLD
The UBS Group's portfolio of businesses is planned and managed exclusively for
the long-term maximization of shareholder value. Risk/ reward profiles are
carefully monitored and controlled. Strong capitalization and ratings will
remain key distinguishing characteristics of UBS. The Corporate Center ensures
that the Business Groups operate as a coherent and effective whole with a common
set of values and principles.
Corporate Center is led by Luqman Arnold, President of the Group Executive
Board from April 2001.
BOARD STRUCTURE
In order to further the highest standards of corporate governance, UBS has a
dual board structure. UBS's Board of Directors, a majority of whom are
independent non-executive directors, has the ultimate responsibility for the
strategic direction of the Group's business and the supervision and control of
executive management. The Group Executive Board, which is UBS's most senior
executive body, assumes overall responsibility for the development of the
Group's strategies, for implementation of strategy and for the results of the
business.
UBS'S FINANCIAL TARGETS
UBS focuses on four key performance targets, designed to ensure that it delivers
continually improving returns to its shareholders. UBS's performance against
these targets is reported each quarter.
- - UBS seeks to increase the value of the Group by achieving a sustainable,
after-tax
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return on equity of 15-20%, across periods of varying market conditions.
- - UBS aims to increase shareholder value through double-digit average annual
earnings per share (EPS) growth, across periods of varying market conditions.
- - Through cost reduction and earnings enhancement initiatives UBS aims to reduce
the Group's cost/income ratio to a level that compares positively with
best-in-class competitors.
- - UBS aims to achieve a clear growth trend in net new money in the private
client businesses.
The first three targets are all reported pre-good-will amortization, and
adjusted for significant financial events (see Financial Disclosure Principles
on pages 91 to 92).
UBS seeks to achieve a fair market value by always communicating
transparently, openly and consistently with investors and the financial markets.
PAINEWEBBER
On 14 December 1999, UBS announced its plans to apply for registration with the
US Securities and Exchange Commission and to list its shares on the New York
Stock Exchange. It achieved this goal on 16 May 2000, when its shares started
trading in New York. On 12 July 2000, it announced an agreement to merge with
PaineWebber Group, Inc. The merger and associated capital issuance by UBS were
approved by PaineWebber and UBS shareholders, and the merger was completed on 3
November 2000.
The progress of the integration of Paine Webber into UBS has been very
successful with all businesses operationally integrated by the end of 2000, and
no significant client advisor turnover. The merger has received an excellent
reception from PaineWebber staff, with 98% of
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those offered jobs in the new Group accepting them.
The merger with PaineWebber brings UBS a leading wealth management franchise
in the US, with a focus on the higher end of the wealth management market.
PaineWebber has a significantly higher average account size than its biggest
rivals.
PaineWebber provides a new route for product distribution in the US, and
transforms the size and geographic spread of UBS's client base, making it unique
in extent and global coverage.
The impact of the merger extends beyond UBS's private client businesses. It
expands UBS Warburg's US capabilities in asset-backed securities, real estate,
corporate finance and fixed income sales, and transforms its US equities
franchise, with UBS analysts now covering 90% of S&P 500 and NASDAQ 100
companies.
As well as this direct impact, the integration with PaineWebber has also
positioned UBS Warburg much more strongly as an employer of choice in the US
investment banking market, providing a platform on which to take advantage of
the ongoing industry consolidation and build capabilities by hiring new staff
across a wide range of products.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
UBS believes that it is particularly well positioned to gain from the developing
trends in global financial markets.
The increasing reliance of individuals on equity investment, for their
personal savings and for their pension provision, will benefit firms that manage
assets or trade in capital market products.
Commoditization of wholesale products, with increased competition and
shrinking margins, is a fact of life, but one that is least harmful to
institutions like UBS with the scale, global reach and technology infrastructure
to support the volumes required to maintain profitability.
UBS believes markets will further deregulate and globalize, driving sharp
increases in crossborder investment, both corporate and institutional. These
changes present enormous opportunities for a firm like UBS with a global
presence and the expertise to capitalize on cross-border flows.
The biggest trend that will drive UBS's business in the coming years is the
anticipated expansion and concentration of private wealth. In the US, wealthy
households (those with USD 500,000 or more in net investable assets),
represented 65% of assets in 1999. By 2003 they are expected to represent 78% of
total household assets. In Europe, the effect is less pronounced, but still,
wealthy individuals (in this case with more than EUR 500,000 of investable
assets), are expected to represent 43% of total household assets by 2005, up
from 35% in 2000. The combination of this growth in wealth with the increasing
shift towards equity investments, will provide huge opportunities for the best,
most global, asset managers. Those securities firms with large institutional
franchises will experience significant growth servicing the expanding asset
management industry. And of course, the concentration and growth of wealth will
bring
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with it a huge demand for private banking services, providing a further
opportunity for the current market leaders to grow their market share.
All of UBS's businesses are positioned to benefit from this increase in
private wealth. UBS Asset Management is among the top five global asset
managers, with an increasingly diversified range of investment styles. UBS
Warburg has an extremely strong institutional client franchise - only 20% of its
revenues derive from corporate clients. And the combination of Private Banking
and PaineWebber already gives UBS the largest and most balanced share of the
global wealth market.
HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF UBS
UBS was formed on 29 June 1998, by the merger of two of Switzerland's leading
banking Groups, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation.
Union Bank of Switzerland's history as a powerful force in banking began in
the 1860s with the founding of the Bank in Winterthur and the Toggenburger
Bank. In 1912, the merger of these two financial institutions resulted in the
creation of the Union Bank of Switzerland. Subsequently, Union Bank of
Switzerland developed primarily through internal growth, although it also made
certain significant acquisitions such as the asset management firm Phillips &
Drew in 1985.
Swiss Bank Corporation celebrated its 125th anniversary in 1997. It was
incorporated in Basel in 1872 and its history can be traced back to the
creation of "Bankverein" from six private banking houses in 1854. Swiss Bank
Corporation's expansion involved significant acquisitions, including:
- O'Connor & Associates, a group of affiliated firms specializing in the
trading of options and other derivative instruments, in 1992;
- Brinson Partners, a leading institutional investment management firm, in
1995;
- the investment banking and securities operations of S.G. Warburg Group, in
1995, and
- Dillon Read & Co. Inc., a United States-based investment bank in 1997.
All the entities that have joined UBS have, regardless of their size, had a
significant impact on its culture and ethos. O'Connor & Associates was a much
smaller firm than Swiss Bank Corporation, but brought an affinity for
technology, which has remained with UBS ever since, and a trading approach and
risk management sophistication which still remains core to UBS today. The most
significant benefit was the reverse cultural revolution O'Connor brought to
SBC. This was quite deliberate; it transformed SBC and helped it move into the
modern age in a dramatic way. Later mergers reinforced this pattern of
cultural change, with S.G. Warburg bringing a deep and passionate client
focus, and Brinson Partners redefining the asset management process.
This history of acquisition and openness to cultural diversity continues to
be a key strength of the UBS Group. UBS is conscious of the importance of
cultural change as a response to the growing challenges of the competitive
global environment. The diversity of knowledge and experience offered by new
acquisitions means UBS can import better corporate cultures, better ways of
doing business and better insights.
In May 2000, UBS listed its Global Registered Share on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE). On 3 November 2000, UBS transformed the scope and scale of
its private client business in the US, through the merger with PaineWebber,
one of the leading US wealth management firms. Like previous merger partners,
we expect that PaineWebber will transform UBS; not just through increased US
presence, but through the proven strengths in marketing, technology, product
development and training that PaineWebber can now bring to all our private
client businesses, leveraging PaineWebber's skills to drive UBS's European
private banking strategy.
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UBS SWITZERLAND
UBS Switzerland offers comprehensive wealth management services for private
banking clients from across the world, banking in Switzerland and in other
financial centers. Our strategy is centered on the client advisor, combining
strong personal relationships with a full range of products and services
specifically designed for the wealthy client, supplemented by leading-edge
technology. Within Switzerland, we also provide a complete set of banking and
securities services for individual and corporate clients, focused foremost on
customer service excellence, profitability and growth via multi-channel
distribution. We are the leading bank in Switzerland.
UBS SWITZERLAND
REPORTING BY BUSINESS UNITS
Private and
Corporate Clients Private Banking UBS Switzerland
CHF million ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 7,443 7,193 6,739 5,568 14,182 12,761
Credit loss expense (759) (1,050) (25) (21) (784) (1,071)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 6,684 6,143 6,714 5,547 13,398 11,690
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Personnel expenses 3,187 3,363 1,572 1,328 4,759 4,691
General and administrative expenses 1,058 1,123 1,336 1,185 2,394 2,308
Depreciation 419 384 89 76 508 460
Goodwill amortization 27 2 35 21 62 23
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4,691 4,872 3,032 2,610 7,723 7,482
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 1,993 1,271 3,682 2,937 5,675 4,208
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Cost/income ratio (%) 63 68 45 47 54 59
Assets under management (CHF billion) 440 439 681 671 1,121 1,110
Headcount (full time equivalents) 21,100 24,098 7,685 7,256 28,785 31,354
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy and changes in presentation. The Business Group reporting for
1999 has been rearranged to reflect the new business structure for the Group.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
The UBS Switzerland Business Group is made up of two business units:
- - Private Banking; wealth management services
- - Private and Corporate Clients; banking for private individuals and commercial
clients in Switzerland.
These two business units were brought together under a single management in
February 2000, to benefit from the synergies available from the utilization of a
common infrastructure in the domestic market and the potential for shared
distribution and servicing of clients located outside of Switzerland. In
addition, the centralization of core functions such as investment research and
financial planning and wealth management, allows us to serve all UBS
Switzerland's client groups consistently, efficiently, to the highest standard,
and without duplication.
e-CHANNELS AND PRODUCTS
UBS Switzerland created a single "e-Channels and Products" business area in
April 2000 to lead its e-banking activities and drive forward its e-commerce
vision and strategy.
This new business area is responsible for all electronic channels and
products, as well as associated services and customer support centers. All
revenues earned from e-banking activities are reflected in the results of the
UBS Switzerland business units concerned and not within the "e-Channels and
Products" business area which is run as a cost center. Its costs are shared
between Private Banking and Private and Corporate Clients.
e-COMMERCE STRATEGY
e-commerce brings direct cost benefits to UBS Switzerland. Processing
transactions which are entered online is less expensive and more efficient, and
this is reflected in the new personal account charging structure introduced in
Private and Corporate Clients in January 2001, which rewards clients for the use
of electronic services.
Cost savings are not our key focus however. UBS Switzerland aims to use
e-banking to help perfect the client experience - offering the information and
services that clients want in the most convenient way, and increasing the
personalization of their interface with the bank. Through this, UBS increases
client retention, and increases the proportion of their savings and investments
that clients hold with UBS rather than elsewhere. As internet usage increases,
and the public becomes more used to transacting online, a top-class e-banking
service can also encourage client acquisition.
There is obviously a risk of conflict between UBS's e-banking offerings and
its traditional channels. However, despite the growth of online banking, UBS
Switzerland has not experienced a significant level of cannibalization
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of its revenues. Based on continuous monitoring of customer behavior online, UBS
estimates that 80% of revenue-generating e-banking transactions during 2000
represented additional revenue, as the ease of transacting online leads clients
to do more.
e-COMMERCE HIGHLIGHTS
UBS Switzerland's internet offering continues to grow at a significant rate, as
new functions and services are added and client acceptance of this convenient
and easy to use distribution channel increases. The number of customers with
e-banking contracts has risen during 2000 from 454,000 to 555,000. In December
2000, 22% of all payment orders processed by UBS Switzerland were initiated
through e-banking, as were 14% of stock exchange transactions, up from 6% in
December 1999.
UBS Switzerland's comprehensive free on-line financial information service,
UBS Quotes, is an integral part of UBS's e-commerce offering, acting both as a
service for existing clients and a tool to attract new clients to the bank. UBS
Quotes now has the broadest coverage of any free-access financial information
system, with prices for more than 500,000 different financial instruments. It
received an average of 22 million page views per month during 2000, up 60% from
December 1999.
UBS Switzerland's e-banking solution is particularly noted for its integrated
approach and seamless navigation, permitting rapid access to all e-banking
offerings through a consistent user interface. Forrester Research's "Best of
Europe's Net Banking" report, published in November 2000, ranked UBS e-banking
as the number two internet bank in Europe, and in January 2001, BlueSky Rating,
an independent provider of on-line broker ratings, named UBS e-banking as the
best online broker in Switzerland.
UBS aims to remain at the forefront of technical developments in e-commerce,
where clear client benefits are obvious. During 2000 we became one of the first
banks in the world to offer stock market transactions via mobile phones, with
the launch in August of a WAP-based mobile-telephone banking service. In
September 2000, we were the first bank in Switzerland to introduce a fully
integrated business to business electronic bill presentment and payment system.
UBS Switzerland has invested heavily in its e-commerce offering, and expects
to continue to invest approximately CHF 100 million per year, to remain a market
leader. UBS Switzerland will build on these strengths, and intends to further
enhance its leading position by developing increased personalization of its
websites and a broadened content offering.
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Private and Corporate Clients mission is to further develop its position as the
most profitable bank serving private and corporate clients in Switzerland. To
achieve its objectives, Private and Corporate Clients has established a clear
business strategy focused on creating additional value for its clients, and
centered on providing integrated solutions incorporating world-class products
and services.
PRIVATE AND CORPORATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
The Private and Corporate Clients business unit of UBS Switzerland is the
leading bank in Switzerland. It aims to provide our clients with optimal levels
of convenience and service by continuously expanding our comprehensive range of
alternative distribution channels, built around a successful e-banking offering,
full-service ATM's, customer service centers and more physical locations across
Switzerland than any of our competitors. At the same time, we follow a program
of business excellence to ensure that our operating infrastructure is efficient,
cost effective and capable of supporting our overall objectives.
Private and Corporate Clients is committed to providing its clients with
innovative, personalized products, which consistently meet the highest
standards, and to optimizing customer related processes.
At 31 December 2000, this business unit had CHF 440 billion in assets under
management and a loan portfolio of approximately CHF 155 billion. Private and
Corporate Clients employs over 21,000 people.
Private and Corporate Clients consists of six business areas, four of which
have income generating activities (Individual Clients, Corporate Clients,
Operations and Risk Transformation and Capital Management) and two of which
provide essential support services (Resources and Information Technology).
INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS
This business area provides a comprehensive range of financial products and
services for private clients, from residential mortgages to current accounts,
savings products, wealth management and life insurance, combining UBS Group's
own products with best-in-class third-party products, through an open product
architecture.
At year end, Private and Corporate Clients had in excess of 4 million
individual client accounts of which more than one-quarter related to affluent
clients, with an account balance of between approximately CHF 50,000 and CHF 1
million. The trend towards growth in wealth is expected to benefit this key
client group, and represents a significant opportunity - providing the financial
products and services necessary to support and attract this key segment is a
clear focus. An example of this effort is the recent introduction of UBS Fund
Solutions, which provides clients access to a quality-screened selection of
third party and UBS investment funds. UBS Switzerland's Investment Center
selects a recommended list of funds on the basis of their asset allocation, past
performance and the quality of their management. Individual clients and their
client advisors then select the appropriate combination of these funds to meet
the client's investment philosophy and risk profile.
Private and Corporate Clients also continues to promote its electronic
services, both to
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
For the year ended
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Individual clients 218 223 229
Corporate clients 217 212 178
Banks 5 4 27
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Total 440 439 434
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY ASSET CLASS
For the year ended
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CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Deposit and current accounts 128 129 153
Securities accounts 312 310 281
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Total 440 439 434
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increase convenience for clients and to reduce costs. A new charging structure
was introduced at the beginning of 2001, in which charges reflect more closely
the type and cost of services used, rewarding customers who use low cost
electronic alternatives such as e-banking and the extensive UBS ATM network. It
is expected to further reduce the amount of routine transactional business
carried out face to face or by phone to branches, giving client advisors more
capacity, and allowing them to intensify sales efforts and enhance the quality
of the advice they can offer.
During 2000, we further expanded our range of alternative distribution
channels and closed another 36 branches, bringing the total number of
post-merger closures to 209. We believe that we are fast approaching the optimal
number of physical locations required to adequately serve our clients, but will
continue to develop the profitability of all our sites.
CORPORATE CLIENTS
Private and Corporate Clients' corporate client list consists of some 160
top-tier companies, many of which are multinationals and whose needs include
frequent use of the capital markets; approximately 7,500 large companies who
require expertise in handling complex financial transactions, and some 180,000
small and medium size enterprises with specific needs related to business
financing.
UBS Private and Corporate Clients provides its corporate clients with a full
range of banking products and services including traditional credit products,
transaction services, structured finance and investment advisory services. In
addition, and in conjunction with UBS Warburg, it is able to assist its clients
in accessing the world's capital markets. The Corporate Clients business area
also supports promising Swiss-based enterprises by providing start-up financing,
primarily in the form of equity participations, through its UBS Startcapital
unit and the Aventic AG subsidiary.
The Corporate Clients business area has also taken an equity stake in
plenaxx.com, the first comprehensive B2B internet portal for small and medium
sized enterprises (SME) in Switzerland serving as the hub for the daily internet
activities of SME's and their employees, and intends to further take advantage
of the rapidly growing B2B marketplace during 2001 and beyond.
OPERATIONS
Operations provides transaction processing support to UBS Switzerland and to
Swiss-based offices of other UBS units. This combined approach reduces
duplication of efforts and ensures that synergies between the different units in
Switzerland are fully realized.
The Operations business area also provides payment and custodial services to
approximately 1,800 banking institutions throughout the industrialized world and
some 700 in emerging markets.
Following the merger between UBS and SBC in 1998, and the tremendous efforts
required to integrate the transaction processes of the combined bank, this unit
is now focused on generating additional operating efficiencies and on realizing
further economies of scale from the combined volumes of Private and Corporate
Clients and Private Banking.
RISK TRANSFORMATION AND CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT
This business area was formed in 1999 and has responsibility for clients with
impaired or non-performing loans and for managing the risk in the Private and
Corporate Clients' loan portfolio. It is also responsible for optimizing capital
utilization in UBS Switzerland, including equity participations, and works
closely with Group Treasury and UBS Warburg on funding and other asset and
liability management matters.
During 2000, Risk Transformation and Capital Management began implementation
of its portfolio management strategy, which focuses on providing advice to the
client servicing business areas within Private and Corporate Clients. It also
achieved a number of "firsts" in the Swiss market by working closely with UBS
Warburg on key secondary market initiatives.
At the end of the second quarter 2000, a special purpose vehicle, Helvetic
Asset Trust AG (HAT), was created by UBS in order to securitize parts of the
credit risk attached to a CHF 2.5 billion reference portfolio consisting
primarily of loans to Swiss small and medium sized enterprises. This was the
first domestic Swiss franc capital market transaction of its kind, in which the
credit default risk, but not
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the loan itself, was transferred to the capital market in the form of a
fixed-rate bond. The bond, which offered a higher yield than was previously
available on debt of a similar quality, was well received by the markets and was
named as the "Swiss Franc Bond of the Year" by the International Financial
Review. HAT is another indication of the way in which UBS seeks to implement
innovative solutions by providing investors, both institutional and private,
with attractive portfolio diversification opportunities while, at the same time,
optimizing the risk/return profile of its credit portfolio.
Risk Transformation and Capital Management also helped to reduce Private and
Corporate Clients large exposure to the Swiss real estate sector by the creation
and sale of two real estate companies, Impris AG and Nurestra SA.
SUPPORT AREAS
UBS businesses in Switzerland are provided with real estate, marketing,
personnel and administrative services by the Resources business area and
information technology by the Information Technology business area.
During 2000, the Information Technology business area embarked on a program to
replace aging and multifaceted IT platforms with a new architecture utilizing
components which can be used across all business units in Switzerland. This
standardization will help to provide efficient support for our multichannel
distribution strategy, enhanced flexibility and the ability to more rapidly
deploy new applications.
During fourth quarter 2000, UBS Warburg's mainframe computer system in
Stamford, used for processing worldwide foreign exchange trading, was
closed-down and the processing moved onto systems operated by the Operations
business area in Switzerland. The integration of these systems not only allows
for significant cost savings but also demonstrates the ability of UBS to work on
a truly global scale, creating synergies through the utilization of common
technical resources across its different business groups. Further consolidation
is planned later this year, with the move of UBS Warburg's London-based
securities transaction processing system onto mainframes in Zurich.
LOAN PORTFOLIO BY LOAN CATEGORY
For the year ended
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Commercial credits 38 44 44
Mortgages 117 121 121
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Total 155 165 165
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of which recovery 15 21 26
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DEVELOPMENT IN UBS'S RECOVERY PORTFOLIO
CHF billion
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BALANCE, 1 JANUARY 1998 29
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CHANGES IN 1998:
New recovery loans added 7
Settlement of outstanding recovery loans (10)
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BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 1998 26
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CHANGES IN 1999:
New recovery loans added 5
Settlement of outstanding recovery loans (10)
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BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 1999 21
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CHANGES IN 2000:
New recovery loans added 3
Settlement of outstanding recovery loans (9)
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BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 2000 15.0
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LOAN PORTFOLIO
At 31 December 2000, about CHF 117 billion (or 75%) of the CHF 155 billion loan
portfolio in Private and Corporate Clients related to mortgages, of which
approximately 84% were secured by residential real estate.
RECOVERY PORTFOLIO
Private and Corporate Clients' impaired loans, which include non-performing
loans, are transferred to the Risk Transformation and Capital Management
business area to be managed by the Recovery Group, which specializes in
working-out or otherwise recovering the value of those loans. At 31 December
2000, Private and Corporate Clients' loan portfolio included approximately CHF
15 billion in this recovery portfolio. CHF 13.7 billion of Private and Corporate
Clients' year-end recovery portfolio was impaired and related to provisioned
positions and positions which resulted from the weakness in Swiss commercial
real estate markets during the 1990s. Total provisions of CHF 7.3 billion have
been established against the portion of impaired loans not secured by collateral
or otherwise deemed uncollectable. Approximately CHF 1.4 billion of UBS's
recovery portfolio was performing and unimpaired at 31 December 2000. The
unimpaired loans included in UBS's recovery portfolio are outstanding with
counterparties for whom other loans have become impaired. No provisions have
been established against these loans. UBS's lending officers actively manage the
recovery portfolio, seeking to transform the lending relationship with a goal of
removing the loan from the recovery portfolio.
Approximately two-thirds of the loans that were originally included in UBS's
recovery portfolio in 1997 have been worked-out and removed.
CREDIT QUALITY
Private and Corporate Clients concentrates its lending activities on seeking out
quality counterparties, rather than simply chasing increased market share. This,
together with the continued implementation of risk-adjusted pricing, which
differentiates loan pricing based on risk profiles, has led to improved credit
quality and higher margins on UBS Switzerland's lending portfolio, resulting in
a more effective use of UBS's capital.
Further information on the credit portfolio can be found in the Credit Risk
section of the Review of Risk Management and Control on pages 53 to 61.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
STRATEGIC PROJECTS PORTFOLIO
One of the key aims of UBS when it was formed in 1998 from the merger of Union
Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, was to generate synergies and
increased revenue opportunities from the integration of the two Groups' Swiss
based retail and corporate banking businesses. This has been a major and
successful effort, which is still continuing.
A number of initiatives covering both revenue generation and cost saving,
intended to enhance profitability and exploit merger synergies, are included
within our Strategic Project Portfolio and continue to show good progress. UBS
believes that in the two and half years since the merger, these strategic
projects have contributed significant earnings enhancement, some of which has
been reinvested in growth initiatives such as e-banking.
Our revenue enhancement initiatives include offering personalized client
relationship management, based on the utilization of sophisticated data mining
technologies in order to optimize advisory processes and maximize cross-selling
opportunities. In addition, we continue to optimize our credit portfolio by
implementing risk adjusted pricing, securitizing parts of the portfolio and
realigning the balance of our exposures towards preferred risk classes. In order
to meet the changing needs of our clients, we have also successfully launched a
number of new products and services such as the Money Line flexible mortgage and
UBS Fund Solutions.
The Strategic Projects Portfolio also has a strong focus on costs, primarily
through process reengineering in logistics and IT areas, the automation of
credit processes, and the rationalization of infrastructure, including branch
closures and alternative distribution channels.
Our multichannel distribution strategy is aimed at reducing counter traffic
and provid-
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ing our customers with convenient alternative points of service, including our
e-banking services. During 2000, we started implementing a two-zone concept in
our branches, creating a cash services zone and a flexible advisory zone. We
also continue to replace increasing numbers of traditional automated teller
machines with sophisticated multifunctional BancomatPlus and Multimat machines
which allow clients to perform core banking transactions 24-hours a day at
strategic sites throughout Switzerland.
UBS has also continued to close branches, reducing the duplication and
redundancy in the network it inherited from its predecessor banks. 209 branches,
or 38% of the pre-merger network had been closed by the end of 2000. The pace of
branch closures is expected to slow-down this year as the number of branches
approaches the optimal level necessary to service UBS's clients effectively.
However, UBS will not compromise the return requirements for its branch
locations and will continue to evaluate each branch's profitability in light of
changing client demands and willingness to utilize alternative distribution
channels.
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UBS Private Banking's mission is to provide customized solutions through a
comprehensive range of financial products and services to wealthy private
individuals. Caring for our clients is central. To achieve our objectives, we
combine strong personal relationships with state-of-the-art technology and are
committed to accessibility, quality and confidentiality.
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PRIVATE BANKING
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
The Private Banking business unit of UBS Switzerland is the leading provider of
private banking services in Switzerland and in other financial centers
internationally. Its client advisors cater to the needs of wealthy individuals
worldwide.
As of 31 December 2000, the Private Banking business unit had CHF 681 billion
in assets under management with slightly more than 21% of these managed on a
discretionary basis. Private Banking employs over 7,000 people and conducts
business in more than 60 locations throughout the world, with products and
services tailored to the specific needs of different markets and client
segments. Key banking centers outside Switzerland include London, Luxembourg,
Monaco, Jersey, New York, Singapore and Toronto.
Private Banking tailors its advice and products to the specific needs of its
clients. Client advisors are organized by client market, which allows them to
make best use of their extensive local market knowledge and to provide a high
level of dedicated client focus. We also meet the needs of specialized client
segments across regions, and have formed dedicated client advisor teams to serve
entrepreneurs, executives, and sports and entertainment professionals.
The Private Banking business unit consists of four business areas which
maintain direct client relationships:
- - Europe, Middle East and Africa;
- - Overseas - including the Americas and Asia;
- - Swiss Clients - responsible for the domestic market;
- - Private Banks: six independently branded, but wholly-owned Private Banks:
Cantrade, Banco di Lugano, Ferrier Lullin, Ehinger, Armand von Ernst and
Hyposwiss,
and other areas which provide services to the rest of Private Banking:
- - Investment Center,
- - Investment Products and Services (IP&S),
- - Logistics.
As part of UBS Switzerland, Private Banking uses support services from the
Private and Corporate Clients business unit, including its information
technology platforms, securities and payment processing services and
multichannel distribution platform. Private Banking also benefits from close
cooperation with other parts of the UBS Group to help it provide its clients
with a unique offering of global financial products.
INVESTMENT CENTER
The Investment Center, which started operations on 1 October 2000, is
responsible for developing coherent and high quality investment strategies for
the core investment products and services offered by UBS Switzerland. The
strategies developed by the Investment Center guide the investment process
through which the two business units manage private wealth and advise their
clients on their global investment decisions. The strategies and advice
developed by the Investment Center are primarily "buy-side" oriented. The Center
filters and further analyzes research, sourced both from inside UBS and from
complementary external providers, and transforms this into investment strategies
and advice specifically suited to private clients. The Investment Center also
controls the tactical asset allocation for active advisory products, the UBS
Strategy Funds and for discretionary managed portfolios. It is central to UBS
Switzerland's new open architecture strategy, taking responsibility for the
"screening" of third party investment funds for the new UBS Fund Solutions
products.
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
The Investment Products and Services business area includes the teams focusing
on Active Advisory, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning and Wealth
Management, and Credit Origination & Structuring. These units support the
client-facing areas in delivering new, high quality products and providing
active advisory services.
LOGISTICS
This area manages Private Banking's relations with other service providers
within the UBS
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Group, and provides additional IT and facilities management services where
required.
MARKETING, DISTRIBUTION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Private Banking's client advisors are central to the delivery of services to
Private Banking's clients and retain primary responsibility for introducing new
products and services to existing and prospective clients.
Each business area is responsible for its own marketing activities, supported
by a centralized UBS Switzerland marketing function, which is responsible for
co-ordinating brand management activities, advertizing, market research, and for
sponsoring and the preparation of standardized marketing materials.
Private Banking is committed to leveraging UBS Switzerland's e-solutions and
rolling out these services globally, adapting them to meet local requirements.
Private Banking's e-strategy clearly places the client advisor at the center of
the client relationship, with electronic channels providing complementary
support and information. As well as offering UBS Switzerland's e-banking
solutions to its clients, Private Banking is actively involved in the
development of a personalized interface between the client and UBS. In addition
to access to the full range of UBS's e-banking and information services, in a
format designed by the client with his or her advisor, this will provide a
direct channel between them for communication of advice and recommendations.
Private Banking provides a full range of financial products and services,
including:
- - financial planning and wealth management consulting, covering proprietary
trusts and foundations, the execution of wills, corporate and personal tax
structuring, art banking and numismatics, and tax efficient investments;
- - asset-based services such as portfolio management, custody, deposit accounts,
loans and fiduciary products;
- - transaction-based services, such as trading, brokerage, and investment funds;
- - Private Banking also provides loan facilities to some of its clients. At 31
December 2000, outstanding loans amounted to CHF 28.6 billion, or 16% of UBS
Switzerland's gross loan book.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
PRODUCT INITIATIVES
UBS is committed to developing an open product platform, widening the choices
available to its clients by complementing its own range of products with the
sale of top quality third party products through a screened open-architecture.
During 2000, Private Banking has made significant progress towards this goal.
In September 2000, Private Banking began offering GAM funds to its clients in
Switzerland. GAM was acquired by UBS in December 1999 and is part of UBS Asset
Management. Its business model is based on the belief that clients always
deserve access to the best investment talent, and recognizes that this may not
always be found in-house. GAM therefore operates a screened multi-manager
program, giving access to the highest quality expertise in specialized areas.
Private Banking clients now also have access to this investment talent.
TYPE OF ENGAGEMENT
Assets under management
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CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Advisory 535 517 437
Discretionary 146 154 142
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Total 681 671 579
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ASSET CLASS
Deposit and current accounts 63 59 50
Equities 187 196 148
Bonds 189 187 187
UBS Investment funds 104 119 93
Other 138 110 101
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Total 681 671 579
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In December 2000, UBS Switzerland extended this idea with the launch of UBS
Fund Solutions. This new product offers access to a pre-screened selection of
"best in class" investment funds from a range of UBS and third party fund
managers, helping clients obtain the best funds from a "confusing universe".
The entire population of funds available for sale in Switzerland is screened
by the Investment Center using their expertise to select the best balance
between performance and risk. Each individual client then receives a tailored
sub-set of the screened funds, selected by their client advisor to suit their
investment objectives and risk appetite, and pays an all-in "wrap" fee, based on
the level of assets.
Private Banking is also focused on generating increased asset-based revenues,
which currently represent about 65% of total revenues, and further reducing its
reliance on more volatile transaction fees. Two new products provided by the
Active Advisory Team are designed to achieve this goal:
- - Active Portfolio Supervision (APS) in which a client receives investment
recommendations whenever their portfolio breaches specified parameters; and
- - Active Portfolio Advisory (APA) which, in addition, provides direct access to
a dedicated investment specialist and tailor-made strategies.
Both are structured advisory services based on an all-inclusive fee.
EUROPEAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Through its merger with PaineWebber, UBS now has scale and excellence in two
different traditions of serving private clients: the banking model, through
Private Banking; and the brokerage model, through UBS PaineWebber. UBS is
therefore uniquely positioned to combine these capabilities, giving its clients
access to the best of both traditions, and the full range of its combined
expertise, wherever they hold their accounts, whether in their home countries or
internationally.
As an important step towards this vision, UBS is bringing together its
domestic and international private client businesses in Europe, and infusing the
new combination with the spirit and expertise of UBS PaineWebber - the key
catalyst to build a successful future.
UBS's strategy is to build on its successful domestic private client
businesses in the key target markets of Germany, the UK, France, Italy and
Spain, by adding the skills and experience of the UBS PaineWebber team - in
marketing, product innovation, training and technology - and by transferring
knowledge and resources from UBS Switzerland's International Private Banking
business. Client advisors will be central to the success of our plans, and we
see potential for increasing the number of advisors in this business at an
average rate of 250 per annum over the next five years, obviously carefully
tailoring that growth to the evolving market opportunities.
The private banking industry will increasingly reflect the changing profile of
high-net-worth individuals, emerging technologies and increased competition.
Clients are taking a more active role in managing their wealth and are demanding
more sophisticated products and a broader geographical range of services. They
are focused on asset performance and allocation, quality of information and
advice and extended availability of services, such as 24-hour, remote and
internet access. More wealth now resides in the domestic markets where clients
are domiciled, particularly in the form of equity and equity-linked investments,
as capital markets become more developed. UBS believes that its unique mix of
businesses positions it excellently to meet these trends.
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UBS Asset Management provides asset management services and products to a retail
and institutional client base across the world. We have a diverse range of
investment management capabilities from the traditional to the alternative, with
a core focus on price/value management. UBS Asset Management also provides
investment fund products for the UBS Group and will increasingly widen its reach
through third parties to individual clients outside the UBS Group.
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
REPORTING BY BUSINESS UNITS
Institutional Investment Funds / UBS
Asset Management GAM Asset Management
CHF million ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1)
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Income 1,301 1,099 652 270 1,953 1,369
Credit loss expense 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Total operating income 1,301 1,099 652 270 1,953 1,369
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Personnel expenses 631 458 249 58 880 516
General and administrative expenses 243 178 196 93 439 271
Depreciation 27 25 22 7 49 32
Goodwill amortization 173 113 90 0 263 113
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Total operating expenses 1,074 774 557 158 1,631 932
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 227 325 95 112 322 437
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Cost/income ratio (%) 83 70 85 59 84 68
Assets under management (CHF billion) 496 574 219 225 522 598
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,728 1,653 1,132 923 2,860 2,576
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy and changes in presentation. The Business Group reporting for
1999 has been rearranged to reflect the new business structure for the Group.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
UBS Asset Management brings together all of UBS's asset management businesses.
Formed in February 2000, it was organized in two business units during the year:
- - Institutional Asset Management - one of the largest institutional asset
managers in the world.
- - Investment Funds / GAM - one of the two largest fund providers in Europe and
the seventh largest in the world. GAM is a diversified asset management group
focused on private client portfolios.
In 2001, these business units have been combined and will no longer be reported
separately.
In February 2001, UBS PaineWebber's asset management unit, Mitchell Hutchins,
also became a part of UBS Asset Management. UBS Asset Management is
headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the world.
INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Based on assets under management, Institutional Asset Management is one of the
largest institutional asset managers in the world and particularly prominent in
the United States, the United Kingdom and Switzerland. At 31 December 2000,
Institutional Asset Management had CHF 496 billion in assets under management,
including CHF 300 billion of institutional assets and CHF 196 billion of non-
institutional assets, including the UBS Investment Funds.
Institutional Asset Management markets its services under the UBS Asset
Management umbrella, with two major sub-brands: Brinson Partners in the US, and
Phillips & Drew in the UK. Institutional Asset Management will pursue growth
opportunities in Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific and maintain its strong
positions in the mature markets it serves in the United States, the United
Kingdom and Switzerland.
Institutional Asset Management operates a client-centric business model with
strong local presence through regional business areas in the UK, Americas, Asia
and Europe. A new specialized unit branded O'Connor, was formed in June 2000.
Reviving the name of the derivatives business which became part of the Group in
1992, O'Connor focuses on alternative investment strategies designed to provide
attractive risk-adjusted returns with a low correlation to traditional
investments.
CLIENTS
Institutional Asset Management has a diverse institutional client base located
throughout the world. Its clients consist of
- - corporate and public pension plans;
- - endowments and private foundations;
- - insurance companies;
- - central banks and supranationals; and
- - financial advisors.
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY CLIENT TYPE
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Institutional 300 376 360
Non-institutional 196 198 171
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INSTITUTIONAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY CLIENT LOCATION
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Europe, Middle East & Africa 160 185 202
The Americas 100 140 122
Asia-Pacific 40 51 36
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Total 300 376 360
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INSTITUTIONAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT BY CLIENT MANDATE
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Equity 89 125 115
Asset allocation 94 130 148
Fixed income 77 90 83
Private markets 40 31 14
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Total 300 376 360
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MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
Institutional Asset Management uses its longterm track record and strong client
franchise to increase the penetration of its services with both new and existing
clients. It is a full service institutional asset management firm, offering its
clients a comprehensive range of research and investment analysis as part of its
overall service and capability package.
In consultant-driven markets, such as the United States and the United
Kingdom, Institutional Asset Management relies on its strong relationships with
the major consultants that advise corporate and public pension plans,
endowments, foundations, and other institutions. It also dedicates resources to
generating new business directly with large clients.
Brinson Advisors, the former PaineWebber Mitchell Hutchins business, provides
products and services to the wholesale intermediary market in the US, focusing
on three core areas: quantitatively driven investments, short-term fixed income
products and municipal securities.
INVESTMENT PROCESS AND RESEARCH
Institutional Asset Management's client mandates reflect the very broad range of
its capabilities, from fully discretionary global asset allocation portfolios to
equity or fixed income portfolios with a single country emphasis, including
alternative asset classes such as real estate, timber, and private equity. These
portfolios are available through separately managed portfolios as well as
through a comprehensive range of pooled investment funds.
Within this wide range of capabilities, Institutional Asset Management's core
investment process is based on its efforts to determine and quantify investment
value. Its method is to identify periodic discrepancies between market price and
investment value and turn them to its clients' advantage.
Institutional Asset Management operates a global investment platform. Research
and strategies are coordinated across regions, giving clients access to the
whole of Institutional Asset Management's expertise, wherever they are located.
INVESTMENT FUNDS
Investment Funds is the leading investment fund provider in Switzerland in terms
of assets under management, and seventh largest in the world. As of 31 December
2000, Investment Funds had CHF 199 billion in assets under
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FUND CATEGORY
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Asset allocation 48 44 35
Money market 44 46 45
Bond 36 40 43
Equity 60 53 36
Capital preservation 6 12 12
Real estate 5 6 5
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Total 199 201 176
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management, including CHF 9.3 billion in assets under management distributed
through third-party partners. In addition, Investment Funds has a significant
third-party fund administration business.
Investment Funds has an extensive product range of approximately 159 funds.
The continuing trend toward equity investments helped increase equity funds by
13% since the end of 1999, making it Investment Funds' largest asset category,
accounting for 30% of total volume. UBS Switzerland's Investment Fund Accounts,
which make it easy for clients to make regular savings in UBS Investment Funds,
have grown in number by 57% to over 140,000 during 2000, with assets invested
through them increasing by 20% to a total of CHF 3.1 billion at 31 December
2000.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
Investment Funds are distributed primarily through UBS Switzerland and UBS
Warburg, with a minority of assets distributed through third-party providers.
Investment Fund's penetration of UBS Group's existing client base is already
very high, and the implementation of screened open architecture in UBS
Switzerland will make sales within the group increasingly competitive.
Investment Funds is therefore evolving towards an open, multichannel
distribution architecture, in which an increasing proportion of its funds will
be sold by third parties, outside the UBS Group.
UBS's intermediary strategy, funds@ubs, was launched in November 2000. It is
designed to boost third-party distribution of our funds by providing a turn-key
solution for distribution partners, including technical, administrative and
operational support. The first implementation, in partnership with Lufthansa,
provides Lufthansa Miles and More clients with access to UBS Investment Funds. A
new web-site dedicated to Lufthansa clients provides investment education,
advice on investment strategies and online decision support tools, and will
provide automated online fund purchases. Over the coming months, UBS expects to
announce similar joint ventures with other non-traditional intermediaries, using
the same strategy and technical platform.
Other distribution initiatives include establishing additional partnerships
with financial intermediaries, developing direct electronic sale channels and
leveraging Institutional Asset Management's distribution efforts to better
capture defined contribution opportunities for Investment Funds.
UBS is also expanding its distribution in Asia, with the creation of a joint
venture investment advisory firm to manage Real Estate Investment Trusts in
Japan and the acquisition of a majority holding of Taiwan-based mutual fund
provider, Fortune Securities Investment & Trust Company.
INVESTMENT PROCESS AND RESEARCH
The Institutional Asset Management business unit is responsible for managing
almost all the investment funds offered by Investment Funds, other than some
real estate funds. However, Investment Funds is responsible for managing its
product range, which is tailored to meet the needs of individual investors, and
for the development and marketing of individual funds.
GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
Acquired in late 1999, Global Asset Management, or GAM, is a diversified asset
management group with CHF 20 billion of assets under management, slightly over
600 employees and operations in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
Its mandates include private client portfolios, over 230 mutual funds, and
institutional mandates. GAM
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operates under its established brand name within UBS Asset Management and
continues to employ its own distinctive investment style.
UBS Asset Management will increasingly leverage GAM's range of mutual funds
and its external manager selection process, in which it selects the best from
over 4,000 third-party fund providers, to enhance the range of its investment
styles and products. GAM products are now actively distributed by UBS
Switzerland.
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
GAM operates a client-centric business model with regional client acquisition
and servicing responsibilities.
INVESTMENT PROCESS AND RESEARCH
GAM was founded in 1983 to give private clients "access to great investment
talent". As a result, its investment process is based on selecting the world's
leading investment talent, whether the manager selected for a particular fund or
mandate is employed by GAM or an external manager. GAM has pioneered a unique
and highly disciplined approach to identifying, selecting and managing external
fund managers.
An in-house team of investment professionals is responsible for managing the
various internally managed mandates or funds, and also for creating external and
multimanager mandates. Approximately 1,000 external managers are selected, using
a quantitative database of 50,000 funds, and a qualitative database of over
4,000 investment managers. These are then subjected to detailed qualitative
scrutiny to identify less than a hundred of the world's most talented investment
managers, whose talents are then used to create single and multimanager funds
for use by GAM clients.
The range of funds and mandates extends from traditional equity and bond funds
to a comprehensive range of alternative investment funds.
STRATEGY
INDUSTRY TRENDS AND COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
UBS Asset Management operates in a business which is growing across all market
segments and geographic locations, with Europe and Japan leading the way. The US
remains the largest market on an absolute basis, but shows slower growth rates
and a much more competitive environment than other regions.
Externally managed pension assets constitute the majority of worldwide
available institutional assets. The pension market is undergoing a shift from
traditional defined benefit plans to defined contribution schemes. This is
especially true in the US, while in other major markets defined contribution
business is still in a relatively embryonic state. However, the need for pension
reform is widely recognized.
UBS Asset Management believes that it is strongly positioned to take advantage
of this growing and changing market:
- - It has the reach to succeed in an increasingly global industry.
- - It has a multispecialist offering of diverse investment capabilities matched
by very few companies.
- - It is one of very few investment management firms of its size with an equally
strong institutional and mutual fund capability.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
UBS Asset Management's biggest challenge in recent years has been the relative
under-performance of its core value-based investment style compared to growth
investment styles. 2000 saw a reversal of this trend, with a retreat in
technology stock valuations and generally difficult market conditions, and
consequently significant improvements in UBS Asset Management's performance
relative to benchmarks and peers. UBS Asset Management has also invested in
diversification of its investment approach, with the expansion of its growth
capabilities and the very successful launch of O'Connor, its alternative
investment business area. UBS Asset Management intends to further leverage the
strengths of O'Connor and GAM to expand its range of investment capabilities and
styles.
UBS Asset Management will continue to develop the integrated global investment
platform it created in 2000, increasing the coverage of its research in all
major asset classes, broadening its search for future investment opportunities
in alternative asset classes and committing to product innovation.
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UBS Warburg operates globally as a client-driven securities, investment banking
and wealth management firm. For both its own corporate and institutional clients
and for other parts of the UBS Group, UBS Warburg provides product innovation,
top-quality research and advice, and complete access to the world's capital
markets. Through UBS PaineWebber, the fourth largest private client firm in the
US, UBS Warburg provides advisory services and best-in-class products to a
uniquely affluent US client base.
UBS WARBURG
REPORTING BY BUSINESS UNITS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
Corporate and
Institutional Clients UBS Capital US Private Clients
CHF million ------------------------ ----------------------- -------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Income 18,033 12,529 368 315 1,225
Credit loss expense (243) (330) 0 0 0
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Total operating income 17,790 12,199 368 315 1,225
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Personnel expenses 9,284 6,861 142 105 955
General and administrative expenses 2,779 2,429 49 46 258
Depreciation 555 629 2 2 30
Goodwill amortization 149 134 2 5 1
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Total operating expenses 12,767 10,053 195 158 1,244
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 5,023 2,146 173 157 (19)
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Cost / income ratio (%) 71 80 53 50 102
Assets under management (CHF billion) 794
Headcount (full time equivalents) 15,262 12,694 129 116 21,490
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy and changes in presentation. The Business Group reporting for
1999 has been rearranged to reflect the new business structure for the Group.
International
Private Clients e-services UBS Warburg
CHF million ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1)
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Income 286 197 (1) 0 19,779 13,041
Credit loss expense (4) (3) 0 0 (247) (333)
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Total operating income 282 194 (1) 0 19,532 12,708
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Personnel expenses 385 294 150 18 10,916 7,278
General and administrative expenses 188 187 134 18 3,408 2,680
Depreciation 30 25 35 3 652 659
Goodwill amortization 7 15 1 0 298 154
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Total operating expenses 610 521 320 39 15,274 10,771
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (328) (327) (321) (39) 4,258 1,937
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Cost / income ratio (%) 213 264 77 83
Assets under management (CHF billion) 33 36 827 36
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,154 1,386 410 70 38,445 14,266
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy and changes in presentation. The Business Group reporting for
1999 has been rearranged to reflect the new business structure for the Group.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
During 2000, UBS Warburg, was organized along the following lines:
- - The Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit is one of the leading
global investment banking and securities firms, providing products and advice
to institutional and corporate clients. The former capital markets business of
Paine Webber Group Inc. is integrated into this business unit.
- UBS Capital is responsible for the private equity investment of UBS and
third-party funds in a diverse global range of private companies.
- US Private Clients is the fourth largest private client broker in the US,
operating under the brand of UBS PaineWebber.
- International Private Clients provides private banking products and services
for high net worth individuals outside the US and Switzerland who bank in
their country of residence. During 2001, the European part of this business
is becoming part of UBS Switzerland's Private Banking business unit.
- e-services.
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The global reach, breadth and diversification of Corporate and Institutional
Clients direct access to investors is unique, and its relationship-enhancing
technology is among the best in the world. Corporate and Institutional Clients
aims to maintain its position as one of the leading global financial services
firms, rivaling the top competitors both in terms of client franchise and
profitability.
CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
The Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit is one of the leading
global investment banking and securities firms. Its diverse heritage has shaped
a business with a truly global client base and culture.
Corporate and Institutional Clients provides wholesale products and advisory
services globally to a diversified client base, which includes institutional
investors, corporations, sovereign governments and supranational organizations.
It has a significant corporate client financing and advisory business and is one
of the top-ranked providers for institutional clients.
Corporate and Institutional Clients also manages cash and collateral trading
and interest rate risks on behalf of the UBS Group and executes the vast
majority of securities, derivatives and foreign exchange transactions for UBS's
retail clients. Corporate and Institutional Clients' headquarters are in London
and it employs 15,000 people in over 40 countries throughout the world.
Following the merger with PaineWebber in November 2000, the capital markets
business of PaineWebber was integrated into the Corporate and Institutional
Clients business unit, expanding its capabilities in asset-backed securities,
real estate, equity research, corporate finance and equity and fixed income
sales. As well as this direct and immediate impact, the integration of
PaineWebber also positioned UBS Warburg much more strongly as an employer of
choice in the critical US investment banking market.
BUSINESS AREAS
At 31 December 2000, Corporate and Institutional Clients operated four main
business areas, organized by the type of products and services offered and the
nature of business risks: Equities, Fixed Income, Corporate Finance and Treasury
Products.
EQUITIES
The Equities business is a leading player in the secondary equity markets and in
equity, equity-linked and equity derivative products for the primary markets.
Primary areas of responsibility include
- - researching companies, industry sectors, geographic markets and macro-economic
trends;
- - sales and trading of cash and derivative equity securities and equity
structured products; and
- - structuring, originating, distributing and trading newly issued equity,
equity-linked and equity derivative products.
A multi-local model, with membership on over 28 different stock exchanges and a
local presence in 40 offices globally, gives unparalleled market access. UBS
also participates in a number of electronic exchange ventures.
FIXED INCOME
The Fixed Income business structures, originates, trades and distributes a
variety of fixed income, banking and structured products. It is also responsible
for loan syndication and the core loan portfolio.
The Fixed Income business serves a broad client base of investors and
borrowers and offers a range of fixed income products and services, including
- - interest rate-based credit products, including loans and government bonds;
- - a variety of banking products, including structured finance and leveraged
finance products;
OPERATING INCOME BY CLIENT TYPE
For the year ended
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Investment banking 21 23
Other income from corporate clients 4 5
Institutional clients and markets 75 72
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Total 100 100
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OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS AREA(1)
For the year ended
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CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Equities 10,429 5,724 3,253
Fixed income 2,969 2,464 (267)
Corporate finance 2,701 2,054 1,665
Treasury products 1,653 1,805 2,351
Non-core business 281 482 (96)
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Total 18,033 12,529 6,906
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(1) Before credit loss expense
- - principal finance, which involves the purchase, origination and securitization
of credit products;
- - sales of investment-grade, high-yield and emerging market bonds;
- - credit derivatives, including credit-linked notes and total return swaps;
- - derivative products; and
- - products structured to meet clients' individual risk management needs.
CORPORATE FINANCE
The Corporate Finance business manages UBS's relationships with large
supranational, corporate and sovereign clients. It provides a variety of
advisory services in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory
and restructuring. The Corporate Finance business also provides primary capital
markets and leveraged finance services, in co-operation with the Equity and
Fixed Income businesses. Responsibilities include
- - mergers and acquisitions;
- - equity and equity-linked capital offerings, initial public offerings and other
public and private equity offerings in conjunction with the Equities business
area;
- - investment grade and high-yield debt offerings in conjunction with the Fixed
Income business area;
- - leveraged debt offerings in conjunction with the Fixed Income business area;
and
- - structured finance.
TREASURY PRODUCTS
Treasury Products serves institutional investors, banks, sovereigns, and
corporate clients, as well as retail and wholesale clients of UBS's other
businesses. Treasury Products' primary areas of responsibility include
- - sales and trading of foreign exchange (spot and derivatives), precious metals,
short-term interest rate products and exchange-traded derivatives;
- - collateral trading, securities lending and repurchase agreements;
- - bank note sales and distribution; and
- - foreign currency research.
With effect from the beginning of 2001, the Treasury Products and Fixed Income
business areas have been reorganized into two new areas, the Credit Fixed Income
business area (the former Fixed Income business less interest rate derivatives
and government bonds) and the Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange business area
(the former Treasury Products business area, with the addition of interest rate
derivatives and government bonds).
e-COMMERCE INITIATIVES
The institutional client business worldwide is rapidly moving to an electronic
basis. Corporate and Institutional Clients is well positioned to capitalize on
this trend. Recent e-commerce initiatives include
- - Investment Banking On-Line (IBOL). IBOL provides extensive functionality from
a single home page with direct access to prices, research, trade ideas and
analytical tools for UBS Warburg's clients. Corporate and Institutional
Clients delivers electronic research to over 5,000 clients and has signed up
over 21,000 individual users. UBS intends to expand IBOL to include wireless
and video links.
- - Electronic Transactions for Securities (ETS) and Electronic Transactions for
OTC Products (ETOP). ETS and ETOP provide a further rollout of online order
routing and trading capabilities for all securities, foreign exchange and
derivatives products. 30% of all institutional orders are sent via the
internet.
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PRODUCTS EXPOSURE]
- - Corporate Finance On-Line (CFOL). The CFOL initiative is intended to establish
a secure connection for the exchange of transactional and pricing information
with corporate clients to support the execution and origination of advisory
mandates.
- - Debtweb. Using Debtweb, about USD 80 billion of primary market bond issuance
was distributed online in 2000.
- - DealKey. Designed for primary equity investors, DealKey uses the web as an
additional channel for the distribution of value-added information relating to
current equity and equity-linked offerings and provides investors with the
ability to communicate feedback and enter orders for all UBS Warburg's current
primary equity issues.
Providing superior advice will be key to the Corporate and Institutional Clients
business unit's future success. UBS believes its e-commerce initiatives enhance
its ability to add value to clients, as well as allowing it to extract value
from the scale of its core business processes. Corporate and Institutional
Clients already processes 100,000 domestic and cross-border securities trades
per day automatically, and has the capacity to increase this amount five-fold
within the existing infrastructure.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
UBS took a strategic decision during 1998 to reduce the size of its
international loan portfolio, limiting exposures unless they directly supported
core client relationships. UBS continues to avoid engaging in balance-sheet-led
earnings growth, with the result that the size of its international loan
portfolio has reduced considerably from the level recorded in 1998.
See the Credit Risk section on page 53 to 61 for a more in-depth review of
UBS's credit portfolio and business, including a discussion of its impaired and
non-performing loans.
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STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
UBS Warburg is one of the few truly global content and advice providers for
institutional clients, with a full range of products. The global reach, breadth
and diversification of its direct access to investors is best-in-class. UBS
Warburg will seek to extend these advantages, fully exploiting the added
distribution potential and expanded capital markets capabilities brought to it
by PaineWebber.
UBS Warburg is among the leaders in the provision of innovative e-commerce and
technology solutions to institutional clients, using these to strengthen the
link between advisors and their clients. It will continue to expand and enhance
its web-based technology solutions, in order to simplify distribution of
information and execution, and provide individualized services, analytic tools
and transparency to its clients. UBS Warburg sees technology as an enabling
tool, allowing clients to benefit from the expertise and skills of its advisors.
UBS Warburg intends to continue to expand its Equities business organically,
investing in top quality staff to broaden its geographical and sector coverage,
particularly in US cash equities, and building presence in key Asian markets. It
will closely monitor the moves to consolidate European stock exchanges and
clearing houses, to ensure that it retains current levels of market access.
The merger with PaineWebber, which positions UBS Warburg more strongly as an
employer of choice in the key US market, provides an excellent opportunity for
UBS Warburg to grow its investment banking capabilities, through strategic hires
in key sectors and regions. This approach has already generated some success,
with recruitment of several senior investment bankers in the US in the second
half of 2000 and early part of 2001. UBS intends to continue to grow its
corporate franchise.
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Actively adding value, UBS Capital is one of the few private equity operations
with a truly global presence.
UBS CAPITAL
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
The UBS Capital business unit of UBS Warburg is the private equity business of
UBS.
UBS Capital has increased the amount of its investments substantially in
recent years with the book value of its investments increasing from about CHF
400 million at 31 December 1994, to about CHF 5.5 billion at 31 December 2000.
UBS Capital has offices in London, Zurich, New York, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires,
Paris, The Hague, Munich, Milan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul, Sydney and Tokyo
and employs about 130 people.
As a private equity group, UBS Capital invests primarily in unlisted
companies, managing these investments over the medium-term to increase their
value, and "exiting" the investments in a manner that will maximize capital
gain. UBS Capital seeks to make both majority and minority equity investments in
established and emerging unlisted companies, either with UBS's own capital or
through sponsored investment funds. Although the main focus of UBS's investments
is late-stage financing, such as management buyouts, expansion or replacement
capital, a minority of the portfolio targets early stage investments in the
technology and telecommunications sectors. UBS Capital generally targets
medium-sized businesses with enterprise values in the range of CHF 75 million to
CHF 1.5 billion.
In addition to its international breadth, UBS Capital endeavors to
differentiate itself from its competitors by working together with the
management of companies it invests in over a three to six-year period to
optimize performance.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
UBS Capital is structured on a country and sector basis and has fourteen
individual teams covering over 30 countries. UBS Capital's established local
presence and expertise, coupled with the global reach of its operations, leads
to the early identification of opportunities and their timely and effective
development.
UBS Capital's teams are divided geographically between Western Europe,
Asia-Pacific and the Americas. UBS Capital's presence in the Asia-Pacific region
started in Singapore and now includes Australia and new offices in South Korea
and Hong Kong.
In 1999, UBS Capital established two private equity investment funds in the
Americas. One of these investment funds makes private equity investments
primarily in North America, while the other investment fund makes private equity
investments in Latin America. UBS is the largest investor in both funds.
COOPERATION WITH THE REST OF UBS
UBS Capital collaborates with the Corporate and Institutional Clients business
unit on deal execution and IPOs. It has incentive schemes in place to encourage
referrals of potential business leads from the investment banking business and
from private banking, for example where a private banking client who is an
owner-manager of a business faces management succession problems.
UBS Capital also provides fund products for sale to UBS's private clients.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
UBS Capital's investment portfolio had a book value of approximately CHF 5.5
billion and a fair-market value of approximately CHF 6.9 billion at 31 December
2000.
UBS Capital has designed its portfolio to reduce risk exposure by
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO BY INVESTMENT STAGE
CHF MILLION; ALL AMOUNTS ARE BOOK VALUES 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Early stage 917 488 49
Late stage 4,632 2,505 1,735
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Total 5,549 2,993 1,784
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AGING (BASED ON DATE OF INITIAL INVESTMENT)
CHF MILLION; ALL AMOUNTS ARE BOOK VALUES 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Pre-1994 65 89 112
1994 253 199 195
1995 272 308 282
1996 166 204 183
1997 520 496 450
1998 842 718 562
1999 1,490 979 -
2000 1,941 - -
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Total 5,549 2,993 1,784
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GEOGRAPHIC REGION (BY HEADQUARTERS OF INVESTEE)
CHF MILLION; ALL AMOUNTS ARE BOOK VALUES 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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North America 2,406 1,389 939
Europe 2,284 1,153 689
Latin America 381 217 123
Asia-Pacific 478 234 33
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Total 5,549 2,993 1,784
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INDUSTRY SECTOR (BASED ON INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION CODES)
CHF MILLION; ALL AMOUNTS ARE BOOK VALUES 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Consumer related 1,023 610 400
Transportation 640 605 186
Communications 380 326 208
Computer related 819 282 109
Energy 190 167 153
Other electronics related 247 38 32
Other manufacturing 106 45 53
Chemicals and materials 106 23 52
Industrial products and services 1,361 635 436
Others 677 262 155
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Total 5,549 2,993 1,784
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- - geographically diversifying its portfolio and minimizing concentration of
investment in specific locations;
- - diversifying by industry sector to obtain a good mix between manufacturing and
services sectors;
- - investing a minority of the portfolio in early stage growth opportunities,
such as technology and telecommunications; and
- - focusing on later-stage investments, such as management buy-outs of existing
businesses.
At 31 December 2000, approximately 77% of the investment portfolio was three
years old or less. Generally, investments are sold, and operating income
recognized, between the third and the sixth year after the initial investment.
INVESTMENT PROCESS
UBS Capital concentrates on late-stage investments, believing that these have a
better chance of producing superior risk-adjusted returns. At 31 December 2000,
83% of the book value of UBS Capital's investments was late-stage at the time of
investment.
Investment opportunities originate from a variety of sources, including
referrals from UBS Switzerland and UBS Warburg. UBS Capital's investment policy
concentrates on five aims:
- - negotiate an attractive entry price;
- - increase the company's efficiency;
- - implement a sales growth strategy;
- - repay company debt and reduce leverage; and
- - achieve an exit at a higher multiple of earnings than the entry price.
Where appropriate, UBS Capital tries to participate actively with the management
of companies it invests in, developing their businesses over the medium term
(three to six years) in order to optimize their performance. UBS
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Capital's exit strategies for the businesses include direct sales to strategic
buyers, initial public offerings, leveraged recapitalizations and sales to other
financial sponsors.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS
UBS Capital has committed to form private equity investment funds concentrating
on each of four regions - Europe, North America, Latin America and Asia - which
will provide opportunities for third-party investors to participate in
investments made by UBS Capital and provide a larger pool of capital for its
investments.
In late 1999, UBS Capital launched a USD 1 billion investment fund targeting
North America to which it has committed up to USD 500 million, and a USD 500
million fund targeting Latin America, which UBS has committed to fund fully with
the option to permit third-party investors to commit up to 25%. Two new funds
were also launched in Europe during 1999. Phildrew Ventures V, a GBP 330 million
United Kingdom private equity fund, and CapVis Equity Partners, which, at CHF
300 million, is Switzerland's largest private equity fund. Further funds are
expected to be launched during 2001.
To support its fund products, the private equity business is launching a
marketing campaign during 2001 to build its public profile.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Superior returns and the widespread recognition of private equity as an
alternative asset class has led to a substantial growth in private equity funds
raised in recent years. The number and amount of private equity funds raised has
exceeded the number and amount of attractive and available private equity
investments. This has led to increased competition among investment banks,
investment funds and insurance companies and decreased returns for private
equity investors.
In spite of the changing environment, UBS believes that opportunities for
profitable investment will continue to arise in the private equity business. UBS
believes this potential will be enhanced by a number of factors working in
combination to produce a favorable business environment for astute market
participants. These include the introduction of the euro and the resulting
changes in the structure of business ownership in Europe, the worldwide trend of
industrial consolidation, a growing awareness of the importance of shareholder
value and the increasing need to solve succession issues in family-owned
businesses.
NEW STRUCTURE
During 2001, UBS will implement a unique new business model for its private
equity business, designed to best capture the opportunities available from the
growth of the international private equity market, and the strength of demand
for the asset class.
UBS Capital will increase the level of funding sourced from third parties,
reducing its dependence on direct funding from the UBS balance sheet. To support
this move towards wider participation, the new business model will center on the
formation of an autonomous investment management firm known as a fund advisor.
The fund advisor will be 80% owned by UBS Capital's current management and 20%
by UBS, and will adopt a new corporate identity towards the end of 2001.
The explicit autonomy of this structure is particularly attractive to
third-party investors, and fully in line with best market practice in the
private equity industry. Combined with UBS Capital's consistently impressive
track record, it will provide a compelling investment proposition.
The formation of the fund advisor will have a neutral effect on the earnings
stream of UBS. UBS will remain a cornerstone investor in new funds, continuing
to benefit from a strong commitment to this product. The new fund advisor will
remain strongly affiliated with UBS. UBS's private client and investment banking
businesses will retain their close links to the private equity business.
Individual clients will be supplied with a full range of proprietary private
equity products, while maintaining complete freedom of choice to select private
equity investments from other providers. UBS Warburg will continue to benefit
from IPO and M&A referrals.
In tandem with supporting this new business model, UBS has raised its target
overall commitment to private equity investment from CHF 5 billion to CHF 7.5
billion.
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The newest member of UBS, US Private Clients, operating under the UBS
PaineWebber brand, is a growth firm in a growth industry.
US PRIVATE CLIENTS [UBS/PAINEWEBBER]
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION AND ORGANIZATION
Operating under the brand name UBS Paine Webber, US Private Clients is the
fourth largest private client business in the US, with one of the most affluent
client bases in the industry. Its 9,000 financial advisors provide a full range
of wealth management services to some 2.1 million affluent households in
America. Its focus is on households with investable assets in excess of USD
500,000, the segment with the largest, fastest growing pool of assets in the US.
US Private Clients was formed from the combination of the Private Client,
Insurance and Transaction Services groups of PaineWebber, with the US business
of the former UBS Warburg Private Clients business unit. From the date of the
merger with PaineWebber until the start of 2001, it also included Mitchell
Hutchins, Paine Webber's asset management arm, which has since been transferred
to UBS Asset Management.
MARKETING, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
UBS PaineWebber financial advisors are key to its client relationships,
supported, but never replaced, by its top class online services. Financial
advisors build and maintain strong relationships with their clients, taking the
time to understand their financial objectives and risk appetite, in order to
help them select the specific products and services they need. They also form
the frontline in client acquisition, responsible for developing relationships
with prospective investors and converting them into UBS PaineWebber clients. UBS
PaineWebber's financial advisors are based in 383 offices across the US, with
representation in every major region.
Financial advisors' individual efforts are backed up by sophisticated and
long-running marketing and advertising campaigns, featuring the long famous
tag-line "Thank you, Paine Webber", and now its revised version "UBS Paine
Webber, Thank you".
This new tag-line reflects the introduction in March 2001 of the new brand,
UBS PaineWebber. The decision to introduce the new brand so soon was taken in
the light of the smooth progress of the PaineWebber integration and the benefits
of interlocking UBS and PaineWebber. The new name is designed to underscore UBS
and PaineWebber's complementary strengths and to reinforce the benefits of the
merger to clients, financial advisors and other employees. UBS PaineWebber
reflects PaineWebber's place as a core influence on UBS's future.
US Private Clients' financial advisors are backed up by comprehensive online
capabilities, centered on UBS PaineWebber Online Services. Launched in 1997,
this now reaches 352,000 client households, representing more than USD 223
billion in assets at year-end 2000. The system provides a wealth of information
and analysis to each client, about their accounts, the markets and stocks they
might want to invest in, and gives them a convenient means to keep in touch with
their financial advisor. It also provides a range of trading, bill payment and
other transactional tools. Each client and their client advisor has the
opportunity to customize these services, extending the advisory relationship
online, and empowering the client to make more confident decisions.
UBS PaineWebber provides a full range of wealth management services,
including:
- - financial planning and wealth management consulting;
- - asset-based and advisory services such as discretionary and non-discretionary
portfolio management, money market accounts, loans and fiduciary products; and
- - transaction-based services, such as securities brokerage.
It covers the full range of products available to private clients, including
purchase and sale of securities, option contracts, commodity and financial
futures contracts, fixed income instruments, mutual funds, trusts, wrap-fee
products, alternative investments and selected insurance products.
In addition the Transaction Services group provides prime brokerage and
securities lending to major US and international investment
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firms, and execution and clearing services to correspondent broker-dealers
across the US.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SINCE THE MERGER
UBS Private Clients remains clearly focused on increasing its market share of US
household financial assets, by leveraging its broad domestic distribution
capabilities and building the strength of the new UBS PaineWebber brand.
EMERGING WEALTH
Employee stock option plans are a major source of new wealth creation in the US.
To help address this large potential market, UBS PaineWebber launched a major
initiative at the end of 2000, to significantly expand its already successful
stock option finance business through the formation of Corporate Employee
Financial Services.
Corporate Employee Financial Services features dedicated distribution,
technology and service groups whose goal is to capture a larger share of the
management and administration of the USD 1 trillion of stock options awarded to
corporate executives in the US. UBS PaineWebber already provides these services
to well known companies such as Cisco, Enron, General Electric and Texas
Instruments, whose 300,000 option holders together own more than USD 70 billion
of in-the-money stock options managed by UBS PaineWebber.
The opportunity for UBS PaineWebber is twofold: to administer employee stock
option services for additional Fortune 1000 and major international
corporations, and simultaneously to offer the highest levels of online and
personalized service through its financial advisors to the employees of those
companies.
When properly co-ordinated, the combination of these services will allow UBS
PaineWebber not only to execute option exercises, but also to capture clients as
long-term investors, managing the wealth they have generated.
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The PaineWebber merger is a transforming partnership for UBS, not just in the
US, but through the strengths that UBS PaineWebber can bring across the private
client businesses.
INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS AND E-SERVICES
INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS
During 2000, our International Private Clients business unit provided private
banking products and services for high net worth clients outside the US and
Switzerland, banking in their country of residence. The business has offices in
Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia. It
provides wealth management products and services tailored to the specific
cultural, legal and regulatory environment of each country.
e-SERVICES
The e-services initiative made good progress during 2000, successfully creating
the technology backbone for our renewed efforts in European domestic private
banking.
However, as a result of the merger with PaineWebber, UBS now has a unique
opportunity to target the market for wealthy clients in Europe with an enhanced,
advisor-centered wealth management service, taking advantage of the transforming
potential of UBS PaineWebber's expertise and award winning online services. As
part of this strategy, the e-services proposition has been integrated with our
other wealth management businesses. UBS no longer plans to target the "mass
affluent" segment separately.
EUROPEAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Following the PaineWebber merger, UBS now has scale and excellence in two
different types of private client business: the brokerage model, through UBS
PaineWebber, and the banking model, through Private Banking. It is therefore
uniquely positioned to combine these capabilities to provide a complete range of
wealth management services to its clients. With this combination UBS can meet
all the needs of a sophisticated clientele, whether banking in their home
country or internationally.
As an important step towards this vision, UBS is bringing together its
domestic and international private client businesses in Europe. The
International Private Clients business unit will therefore cease to exist, with
its European businesses being transferred to UBS Switzerland's Private Banking
business unit.
UBS's European strategy will focus on wealthy clients, with client
self-segmentation based on content and pricing, and services designed primarily
for those with more than EUR 500,000 of investable assets.
Our domestic banking efforts will be centered on Germany, the UK, France,
Italy and Spain, a scope that covers about 80% of Europe's investable assets,
while our international offering will continue to be pan-European. We intend to
extend the single brand, UBS Private Banking, from the top international private
banking brand, to become the top wealth management brand within each of our
targeted countries.
UBS is clearly committed to open architecture and the provision of a full
range of best-in-class investment products to all our clients. Client advisors
will help to structure the appropriate range of products for each client,
building portfolios to reflect their investment objectives and risk criteria.
This advice-centered approach will be supported by online systems which combine
the best of UBS PaineWebber's client interface technology with the core banking
system developed by the e-services initiative.
UBS PaineWebber's top-class abilities in marketing, product management and
innovation, technology, and training will be deployed as the key catalyst for
our European businesses. UBS will accelerate the positive momentum of the
existing domestic business, transferring knowledge and resources from the
Private Banking business unit to add to the 170 existing advisors in 17 local
offices in Europe, and supplementing them with a program of new hires.
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Our Business Groups are managed together to optimize shareholder value - making
the whole worth more than the sum of the parts.
CORPORATE CENTER
REPORTING BY BUSINESS UNITS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
Corporate Center
CHF million ----------------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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Income 358 372
Credit loss recovery 1,161 448
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Total operating income 1,519 820
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Personnel expenses 490 548
General and administrative expenses 281 385
Depreciation 320 366
Goodwill amortization 44 50
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Total operating expenses 1,135 1,349
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 384 (529)
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Headcount (full time equivalents) 986 862
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy and changes in presentation. The Business Group reporting for
1999 has been rearranged to reflect the new business structure for the Group.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
UBS's commitment to an integrated business model remains as strong as ever. UBS
is not merely a holding company. It is a portfolio of complementary businesses,
managed together for optimal shareholder value, where the whole is worth more
than the sum of its parts.
UBS's Business Groups are accountable for their results and enjoy considerable
autonomy in pursuing their business objectives - hence the need for a strong
Corporate Center, with the mission to maximize sustainable shareholder value by
co-ordinating the activities of the Business Groups. It ensures that they
operate as a coherent and effective Group with a common set of values and
principles. To perform its role, Corporate Center avoids process ownership
wherever possible, but instead establishes standards and principles, thereby
minimizing its own staffing levels.
FUNCTIONS
FINANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Corporate Center includes the Group's accounting, treasury and risk management
and control functions. These teams are responsible for safeguarding UBS's
long-term financial stability by maintaining an appropriate balance between risk
and rewards, so that the Group is competitively positioned in growing market
places with an optimal business model and adequate resources.
Further details of risk management and control policies and Treasury
activities can be found in the Risk Management and Control, and Asset and
Liability Management sections of this Handbook.
GROUP CONTROLLING
Group Controlling is responsible for devising and implementing integrated and
consistent controlling and accounting processes throughout the Group, in order
to produce the Group's regulatory, financial and management accounts.
GROUP COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
The Group Communications and Marketing function is responsible for the effective
communication of our strategy, values and results to employees, clients,
investors and the public, and for building the UBS brand worldwide.
GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES
Group Human Resources mission is to make UBS a global employer of choice, able
to attract, develop, motivate and retain top talents by establishing standards,
principles and procedures for performance evaluation, compensation and benefits,
graduate and professional recruitment, training and development.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE
Legal and Compliance protects UBS's reputation by managing its legal, compliance
and regulatory affairs.
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UBS's performance measurement framework considers the creation of value for
shareholders and other stakeholders in a more explicit way than traditional
profit-based measures. UBS believes that the measurement of value creation can
only be effective in the context of a comprehensive value-based management (VBM)
process which is truly embedded in its management decisions, and consistently
applied across the organization.
VALUE-BASED MANAGEMENT
UBS's value-based management (VBM) framework supports value-based decisions,
performance assessment and external communication. The heart of the framework is
a process for monitoring the development of the value of the Group and its
constituent businesses, based on the identification of the fundamental drivers
of value creation.
OVERVIEW OF OBJECTIVES AND PROCESS
The aim of VBM is to create an understanding of the sources and drivers of value
within all of UBS's businesses, and to integrate this understanding into its
management processes and principles, translating the value creation mindset into
action. The diagram below summarizes the VBM processes.
Value-based business decisions: To ensure that UBS's actions are
value-enhancing, the Group evaluates strategic initiatives, acquisitions and
investments on the basis of the impact of their earnings potential and the
inherent risk on shareholder value. Funding and capital resources are only
allocated to business plans and projects that are expected to create value on a
sustainable basis.
UBS benchmarks the internal assessment of a project's potential against
analysts' and investors' expectations. The Group also assesses and manages the
risk of current and planned business strategies by analyzing the impact of
long-term industry and macro-economic trends on value.
Performance assessment: Performance measures are designed to communicate the
extent to which value has been created: both the value derived from actual
performance during the current reporting period and the value of future growth
prospects resulting from tactical and strategic positioning.
External communication: Value creation is the focal point of our communication
to investors and analysts. The analysis and interpretation of sources of
valuation gaps provides valuable evidence of the external evaluation of our
internal plans.
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MEASURING VALUE CREATION
MEASURING VALUE CREATION AT THE GROUP LEVEL
The fundamental assumption underlying the VBM framework is that the creation of
sustainable value is the primary objective of business activity. By emphasizing
sustainable value creation, UBS considers the interests of both its shareholders
and other important stakeholders such as employees, clients and regulators. The
framework views the management as fiduciaries of shareholder wealth. They are
responsible for generating adequate returns on a risk-adjusted basis through
strategic decisions and their effective implementation.
To ensure long-term success, a company must provide its owners with a total
return greater than its risk-adjusted cost of capital. For the shareholders, the
total return on their investment is a combination of dividends, capital
repayments and share price appreciation over a specific period. Share price
development is therefore a very important indicator of value creation at the
corporate level, since it reflects the assessment by investors of current
performance, of the ability of management to define, communicate and implement
innovative and compelling strategies for the future and of the level of
strategic risk those plans involve.
MEASURING VALUE CREATION AT THE BUSINESS UNIT LEVEL
The share price is a useful indicator of the value creation performance of the
Group, but it cannot be used to evaluate the performance of business units. As
business units are not listed on any stock exchange, UBS needs a measure that
corresponds to the total return on shares but is applicable to business units.
For this, UBS has chosen fair value and total return on fair value as the most
suitable measures of value creation.
The starting point in assessing value creation for a business unit is thus to
assess its fair value, i.e., the theoretical value of the current franchise and
associated earnings potential as well as the resources the business unit
management has been entrusted with.
By relating realized cash earnings and the incremental value of strategic
plans and investments to the initial fair value, we then calculate the total
return on fair value of the business unit. Actual total return is compared to
the business unit hurdle rate, which represents the minimum required return for
a given level of business risk.
Technically, fair value is calculated as the sum of all future discounted free
cash flows, which correspond to earnings adjusted for investments and
depreciation. The discount rate reflects the financial and business risks of the
unit and is also the targeted total return on fair value (the business unit
hurdle rate). Discount rates are derived from historical market data using the
capital asset pricing model (CAPM), which yields discount rates that account for
the undiversifiable (systematic) risk of the business. Since our business units
are not listed on any stock market, their cost of equity is inferred from stock
market data of listed competitors and peers.
GENERATED FREE EQUITY
An important difference between a financial institution and industrial firms is
that borrowing and lending form part of everyday business activities and are not
used merely for financing and placement of excess liquidity. This makes the
traditional definition of cash flow, as used in industrial firms, difficult to
apply to a bank. In addition, banks face regulatory constraints in the form of
capital adequacy regulation, which reduce their discretion to determine and
implement an optimal capital structure.
In view of these differences, free cash flow for banks is generally defined as
residual cash, after investments and after all claims from debt holders
(interests and amortization) have been serviced. UBS has dubbed this measure
"Generated Free Equity" (GFE) as it is the amount that can be either reinvested
or returned to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases. UBS uses GFE in
the calculation of its fair value and the total return on fair value.
GFE is the sum of adjusted net profit after tax adjusted for significant
financial events and change in regulatory equity requirements.
THE VBM PROCESS
The implementation of a comprehensive VBM framework in a large organization like
UBS is a complex task and the full benefit of it will only materialize over
time. To be truly effec-
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tive the VBM framework must become an integrated part of key management
processes, such as the formulation and evaluation of strategic plans and
investments, the measurement and evaluation of performance, and the definition
of criteria for performance related compensation.
VALUE DRIVERS
In order to have an operational tool for analyzing the extent to which current
and projected performance contribute to sustainable value creation, UBS has
identified value drivers for each business unit, relating to revenue, cost and
investment. Net new money growth and average margins on assets are examples of
typical revenue drivers for the private banking and asset management businesses.
The analysis of the future development of value drivers extends beyond the
standard business plan horizon of three years to consider the potential impact
on value of long-term industry and macroeconomic trends, and constitutes an
important input in the evaluation of strategic options.
Internal value driver projections and valuations are benchmarked against
external assessments and the expectations of the stock market and leading
analysts and against performance of key competitors. They are also subjected to
a sensitivity analysis, both to understand the sensitivity of the valuation to
assumptions, and to test the impact on value of failing to meet plans. Together
these measures help to avoid the risk that over-optimistic planning might
distort the VBM process.
VALUE-BASED DECISIONS IN STRATEGIC PLANNING
During 2000, the business units of UBS have begun to complement their standard
business plans and budgets with explicit targets for key value drivers. Equity
expenditures (investments and incremental working capital), which are required
to increase or sustain current operating levels, are explicitly considered via
their effect on generated free equity.
The impact of business plans on valuation is analyzed on the basis of the
internal value driver targets and long-term forecasts on the development of
value drivers beyond the planning horizon. The valuation analysis considers the
views on sector and macro-economic development of neutral internal and external
experts and the impact of worst case scenarios.
VALUE-BASED DECISIONS AND STRATEGIC RISK
UBS considers strategic risk, such as the failure to recognize changing customer
priorities, the failure to recognize opportunities and threats from emerging
technologies and business models or the failure to define and implement
innovative, compelling value propositions for customers and investors, as the
major challenge in today's competitive environment.
In order to meet this challenge, companies need to implement systematic and
rigorous tools and processes (as has already been done in the case of market,
credit and operational risk control) to identify and manage strategic risk.
Valuebased analysis constitutes a key input for assessing and addressing
strategic risk.
In parallel with the changes in planning and investment appraisals, UBS has
introduced a new value report. This quarterly report to management tracks actual
generated free equity and the development of value drivers and also measures
total return on fair value, which includes the incremental impact of new
business initiatives. In addition, the value report contains a section which
analyses the source of gaps between internal valuation and market capitalization
and between internal valuation and leading external analysts' valuations of
business units.
COMPENSATION
A key aspect of a comprehensive VBM framework is compensation. The objective of
value based compensation is to reward sustainable shareholder value creation.
Managers and employees should receive an appropriate share of the value created
in order to align their interests to the interests of shareholders. As with all
other professional services organizations, human resources costs in banking are
the single largest operating expense. As a result compensation is a highly
sensitive area, where market practice and cultural considerations need to be
taken into account.
Total return on fair value and the development of value drivers are very
powerful measures for compensation and UBS currently is in the process of
developing methods to include the VBM measures in its compensation scheme.
However, UBS believes that compensation should never be formula driven, so,
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while these measures will become important inputs, they will not replace
managerial judgement in determining compensation levels.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
Although VBM is essentially an internal management tool, it can also provide
useful information for investors and analysts. Future public disclosure will
therefore contain further quantitative information on the development of key
value drivers.
CONCLUSION
UBS believes that the focus on value drivers in planning and performance
tracking is the most effective and efficient way to direct the organization
towards building value. It also allows the linking of compensation to the key
drivers of sustainable profitability in a pragmatic way. Value based management
combines the analysis of current performance with the analysis of future
earnings potential. This increases management's focus on strategic risk and
further improves UBS's ability to create sustainable value.
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Brands are becoming formal assets that provide tangible benefit. In free and
fiercely contested markets, they are a vital communication tool for attracting
target clients. Nowhere is this more so than in the competitive market of
financial services providers. UBS is responding to this challenge with
integrated brand management and a clear brand strategy, with responsibility for
brand equity taken at the highest level.
BRAND STRATEGY AT UBS
BRANDS ARE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT IN THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Until recently, banks seldom went far beyond national borders. Clients did not
shop around for a financial advisor, but were directed towards prestigious
companies through word-of-mouth and often remained loyal to these institutions
throughout their whole lives. As a result of this privileged market position,
financial services providers deliberately cultivated an image of discretion and
exclusivity.
The easing of regulatory restrictions, increased transparency of services and
a shift to more consumer "activism", has led to a dramatic increase in
competition, making it much easier for new players to enter the financial
markets, significantly expanding choice and turning the previously restricted
world of privileged providers into a buyer's market. Today, customer loyalty has
weakened, and clients can change products and providers more easily than before.
A new generation of wealthy clients is increasingly comfortable using the media
to collect information on financial matters, often in the form of advertising
and marketing messages. Clients increasingly select companies and products based
on image and perception. Strong brands with a well-articulated and attractive
message are becoming a crucial competitive factor in this type of environment.
In a survey of American banking clients, at least 80 percent of those questioned
said that the influence of brand was "fairly important" to "extremely important"
in their choice of financial products.
A BRAND STRATEGY FOR HIGHLY COMPETITIVE FINANCIAL MARKETS
A strong and familiar brand with a clear profile offers the client focus and
security, giving the company sustained competitive advantage. A firm such as UBS
formed through merger and with a portfolio of legacy brands, faces particular
challenges. UBS has therefore refined its brand strategy and, in July 2000,
launched a brand campaign concentrating on the UBS brand as the focus for the
entire UBS Group.
UBS'S BRAND IDENTITY
The only brands that make an impression amid the current flood of information
and frenzied pace of communication are ones that are strong and communicate a
clear message. Defining the brand message is therefore crucial to the success of
brand communication.
The Group's global reach, technology excellence, sophisticated products and
services, integrated business platform and strong focus on advice are ideal
brand attributes. "Partnership for success", the core message of the UBS
corporate brand, reflects these strengths. UBS's brand stands for success
through partnership: partnership with the outside world, partnership with our
clients, partnership with shareholders, partnership with investors, but also
partnership within UBS, thanks to the close co-operation that exists between the
individual business areas.
Supporting this core message are a number of subsidiary associations. The UBS
brand also stands for "value added solutions" and transparency of benefits and
price. Furthermore, it symbolizes the committed and motivated employee and
embodies the collective power of the UBS Group which comes from the combination
of services provided by a wide range of business units. And finally, the brand
conveys the trust which is associated with characteristics such as quality,
reliability, security, stability and sense of responsibility.
WORLDWIDE BRAND CAMPAIGN
The UBS brand with its powerful message was positioned in the major markets
through a worldwide campaign during 2000. The core message, "The Power of
Partnership", is based on a concept which can be applied across the board for
all Business Groups, service and product categories. The pictures from the
campaign symbolize the way to success through partnership.
UBS'S SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO BRANDING
UBS's systematic approach to branding is based on a corporate brand and a
limited number of subsidiary business brands.
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The corporate brand identifies the Group as a whole and reflects its values.
It is aimed at steering clients towards the company when they make market
decisions. Its visual appearance is determined by design guidelines which are
binding, company-wide.
As a general rule the business brands (such as UBS Warburg) are strongly
linked to the corporate brand. They represent the individual business units and
subsidiaries with their range of products and services, with the linkage
reflecting the benefits offered by UBS as an integrated financial services
group.
For jurisdictional or strategic reasons, such as identification of an asset
management style, other business units may have a "some link" or a "no link"
status, though the medium-term plan for brand development clearly focuses on a
smooth transition from the current brand portfolio to a single brand. Finally
there are also simple word brands for products and services, like KeyClub or
Fund Solutions.
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UBS aims to maintain best-in-class environmental standards in all that it does.
UBS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
INTRODUCTION
UBS strives to be among the leaders in all its businesses, but will only succeed
if it anticipates longterm opportunities and risks. UBS is convinced that it is
not only financial market trends and political developments that will shape its
business, but to an increasing extent environmental conditions and social
expectations as well. This section describes briefly how environmental aspects
affect UBS's shareholder value in the Group's different areas of activity.
Further details are available in UBS's Environmental Report 2000, which is
available at www.ubs.com/environment.
UBS takes its responsibility towards its clients, shareholders and employees
seriously. It believes that its international prominence confers "role model"
status, and that its long-term success will only be guaranteed if the long-term
consequences of all its actions are seen to be beneficial. For UBS it is
self-evident that the Group should take as much care of natural resources as it
does with the assets its clients entrust to it. A precondition for this is a
forward-looking assessment of the environmental impact of the Group's actions.
This is why UBS aims to observe international environmental standards in all
that it does - not only with respect to its own conduct but also in terms of the
transactions it finances. UBS's commitment to the environment is underpinned
with a professional environmental management system.
UBS views the ISO 14001 certification awarded to its environmental management
system as the first important step towards comprehensive independent assessment
of the corporate responsibility which it embodies in its corporate culture.
During 2001, UBS will create a Corporate Responsibility Committee composed of
Board, GEB and GMB members which will be responsible for corporate social
responsibility issues, for supervision of the Group's adherence to relevant
international standards, and for developing appropriate reporting in this area.
UBS - COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
UBS'S ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
UBS's environmental policy has been approved by the Group Executive Board. The
following extracts outline the key points of the policy.
Environmental protection is one of the most pressing issues facing our world
today. Consequently environmental issues are a challenge for all companies in
all sectors. UBS regards sustainable development as a fundamental aspect of
sound business management.
UBS is committed to continuing the integration of environmental aspects into
business activities.
We seek to build shareholder value by taking advantage of environmental market
opportunities. At the same time, we will incorporate due consideration of
environmental risks into our risk management processes, especially in lending
and investment banking.
We will actively seek ways of reducing the environmental impact to air, soil
and water from our in-house operations. The main focus is the reduction of
greenhouse gas emissions.
We seek to ensure the efficient implementation of our environmental policy via
an environmental management system which includes sound objectives, programs and
monitoring.
THE UN GLOBAL COMPACT AND THE UNEP
BANK DECLARATION - A GLOBAL
COMMITMENT
UBS has undertaken to comply with the UN Global Compact principles proposed at
the 1999 World Economic Forum in Davos. These principles set out the framework
in which a company can help ensure sustainable development worldwide. In
addition to protecting the environment, the nine principles deal with aspects
such as respecting human rights and workplace rights.
UBS was one of the first signatories of the UNEP Bank Declaration and is
helping to shape further developments through its role on the Steering Committee
for financial institutions.
UBS does not just acknowledge these principles in theory, but takes concrete
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turn them into reality. Internally, compliance with social standards is a
day-to-day reality within human resources. UBS is aware, however, that in the
financial services industry the main focus of corporate social responsibility
must be on client relationships. Financing transactions and managing assets for
clients whose activities are seen as socially irresponsible can lead to
financial and regulatory risks for the Group, and damage its reputation. UBS
seeks to avoid these risks through the application of the highest standards of
probity, and through its involvement in initiatives such as the Wolfsberg
Anti-Money Laundering Principles.
THE UBS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM: THE ISO 14001 CERTIFICATE
In May 1999, UBS was the first bank to obtain ISO 14001 certification for its
worldwide environmental management system in its banking business. ISO 14001 is
an international standard for environmental management systems. UBS also
received certification for its environmental management system for its corporate
services in Switzerland. The certification was undertaken by an independent
certification company, SGS International Certification Services AG.
ENVIRONMENTAL RATINGS
UBS's share price is part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index (DJSGI).
The DJSGI comprises around 230 companies from various sectors that rank as
leaders in their field in terms of social and environmental performance.
In October 2000, UBS was ranked first in the financial sector by DJSGI.
In a survey published in January 2000, the Munich-based rating agency, Oekom
Research, examined the environmental performance of larger European banks. The
study, which looked at environmental management systems, products and services,
and the quality of environmental data, ranked UBS first amongst the 26 banks
examined.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR IN ASSET MANAGEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS
- - The performance of the "UBS (Lux) Equity Fund - Eco Performance" was 1.7% in
2000, outperforming the MSCI World Index by 15.7%.
- - The size of the "UBS (Lux) Equity Fund - Eco Performance" and of the
corresponding investment foundation for Swiss pension funds doubled in 2000 to
487 million Swiss francs.
- - The Japanese fund "UBS Nihon Kabushiki Eco Fundo" was successfully launched on
the market at the end of October 1999. The size of fund assets at end 2000 was
around JPY 7 billion.
- - UBS is currently reviewing the launch of a product which will allow clients to
invest worldwide in projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
There are a number of factors involved in acquiring new client assets, including
the financial performance of a company's products, the level of service it
offers and its reputation. In addition, some clients now demand that asset
management decisions take into account environmental and social aspects as well
as economic ones. UBS's expertise in incorporating environmental and social
aspects into its company research and portfolio management is becoming more and
more important - particularly for institutional investors such as pension funds.
UBS's environmental investment research looks at how companies' strategies,
processes and products impact both their financial success and the environment,
and what contribution these elements make to each company and its employees. The
stocks selected through this process are shares in companies which demonstrate
long-term success and generate sustainable financial revenues. Specialist
studies and stock indices show that there can be a positive link between
environmental, social and economic performance.
Focusing on the concept of sustainability, UBS launched a new investment fund
in 1997, the "UBS (Lux) Equity Fund - Eco Performance". This fund invests
worldwide in stocks of exemplary sector leaders and forward-looking small and
medium-sized companies. The selection criteria include above average envi-
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ronmental and social performance as well as a sound financial basis. This
investment strategy and the fund's broad diversification has resulted in an
excellent financial performance for the fund and a positive contribution to the
value of UBS's asset management business.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR IN
INVESTMENT BANKING
While no two investment banking transactions are the same, they all have a
common element that is crucial to their success, namely the ability to identify
opportunities and risks early on, and to assess them correctly. Although
financial risks dominate this assessment, environmental aspects can also be an
important part of risk analysis.
First, environmental risks could become credit risks - for example, if a
client can no longer repay a loan as a result of environmental problems. Second,
liability risks could be incurred if, for example, UBS were to become owner of a
company or were to sit on the management board of a company which finds itself
facing environmental liabilities. Lastly, environmental risks could damage the
Group's reputation if it were to be involved in a controversial transaction.
Based on its Global Environmental Risk Policy, UBS Warburg has introduced
processes that allow early identification of environmental risk in relation to a
transaction. In an initial phase, environmental factors are screened by
investment banking staff. If there are indications of increased risk,
environment specialists are called in to investigate the issues as part of the
due diligence process.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR IN
CREDIT BUSINESS
HIGHLIGHTS
- - The assessment of environmental risks is integrated fully into the loan review
process and the set of tools used.
- - Almost all employees in recovery departments in Zurich, Bern and Lausanne were
trained in environmental risk management in 2000. Professional management of
environmental risks is particularly relevant in these departments, as they
manage distressed debt.
A prerequisite for a healthy loan portfolio is professional risk analysis that
takes account of all types of risk, including environmental risks. Alongside
traditional rating factors such as key financial data and management quality, a
careful review of financially relevant environmental aspects is an important
part of UBS's credit risk analysis. In assessing a loan application, the client
advisor uses internal guidelines and up-to-date information to assess
environmental risks, and includes environmental information in the data provided
to the loan assessor.
UBS can take several courses of action if a client's credit-worthiness is
compromised by environmental risks. If the risks involved cannot be calculated
or estimated, it can refuse the credit transaction; it can demand a higher risk
premium or additional collateral; it can reduce the term of the loan or
repayment period, or it can offer advisory services or act as an agent to help
resolve the problem.
The benefits of incorporating the "environmental factor" in lending business
are threefold: UBS has a healthy loan portfolio, the client is aware of the
environmental risks and opportunities for its company, and the environment
itself benefits from the resulting improvements.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR IN-HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
- - Environmental aspects are incorporated as a core part of our procurement and
design processes for services such as cleaning or waste disposal services and
for products such as paper or office materials.
The more efficiently and sparingly UBS uses its resources and hence reduces
emission levels, the less it will have to pay in terms of costs. Energy
management and in-house environmental initiatives enhance operating margins.
UBS impacts the environment primarily through its energy consumption, the
running of its heating systems, its paper consumption and business travel.
Professional know-how and an efficient environmental management
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system allow the Group to use resources better and bring down costs.
Costs can be optimized in three different ways. Firstly, the necessary level
of environmental performance to comply with regulatory requirements must be
achieved in as effective and cost-efficient a manner as possible. Secondly,
costs can be reduced by improving internal processes or implementing technical
measures, such as adjusting the heating or air conditioning of a building.
Lastly, UBS and the specialist companies it works with are continually working
to reduce the im-pact on the environment using intelligent engineering, for
example in the building services.
UBS'S ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE IN FIGURES
Full details of UBS's environmental performance can be found in UBS's
Environmental Report 2000.
The environmental report shows how UBS's environmental commitment affects its
enterprise value, highlighting the effect of the "environmental factor" on some
of the Group's key value drivers. It includes data on UBS's performance against
key environmental metrics in banking and corporate services, based on the
EPI-Finance 2000 standard which was jointly developed by eleven finance and
insurance companies. It also provides further details about UBS's ISO 14001
certification.
For further information please visit: www.ubs.com/environment, or contact:
environment@ubs.com.
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Risk is an integral part of all our activities. Excellence in risk management
and control is a key success factor and therefore requires every one's
commitment within our organization.
RISK MANAGEMENT
AND CONTROL
RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL PRINCIPLES
UBS's approach to risk management and control has evolved over a number of
years, and has been reviewed and refined in 2000, resulting in a statement of
the Risk Management and Control Principles, which lay the foundations on which
UBS builds its risk culture and risk process:
Business Management Accountability: The management of UBS's businesses owns
the risks assumed throughout the Group and is responsible for the continuous and
active management of all risk exposures so that risk and return are balanced.
Independent Controls: An independent control process is implemented when
required by the nature of the risks and the fundamental incentive structure of
the business processes. The control functions are responsible for providing an
independent and objective check on risk taking activities to safeguard the
integrity of the entire risk process.
Risk Disclosure: Comprehensive, transparent and objective risk reporting and
disclosure to senior management and to shareholders is the cornerstone of the
risk control process, reflecting the fundamental values of intellectual honesty
and transparency.
Earnings Protection: Operating limits are set to quantify risk appetite and
allocated among business lines to control normal periodic adverse results, in an
attempt to limit such losses relative to the potential profit of each business.
The Group's risk capacity is expressed through stress loss limits with the aim
of protecting the Group from unacceptable damage to its annual earnings
capacity, its dividend paying ability and, ultimately, its reputation and
ongoing business viability.
Reputation Protection: Failure to manage and control any of the risks
incurred in the course of its business could result in damage to UBS's
reputation. For this reason:
- - UBS continues to develop potential stress loss measures for credit and market
risk;
- - UBS will not take any extreme positions in tax, regulatory and accounting
sensitive transactions;
- - UBS aspires to the highest standards in protecting the confidentiality and
integrity of its internal information; and
- - UBS aims to maintain the highest ethical standards in all its businesses.
Every employee, but in particular those involved in risk decisions, must make
UBS's reputation an overriding concern. Responsibility for the risk of
reputation damage cannot be delegated or syndicated.
AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
Risk management and control are an integral part of UBS's commitment to
providing consistent, high quality returns for its shareholders. UBS believes
that delivery of superior shareholder returns depends on achieving the
appropriate balance between risk and return, both in day-to-day business and in
the strategic management of the balance sheet and capital. UBS recognizes that
risk is integral to its business, but the approach to risk management and
control seeks to limit the scope for adverse variations in earnings and, in
particular, to protect UBS from the risk of severe loss in the event of
unlikely, but plausible, stress scenarios arising from any of the material risks
it faces.
UBS has an integrated, Group-wide function at the Corporate Center addressing
all aspects of finance, strategic planning, risk control, and balance sheet and
capital management. The independent risk control organization is mirrored in the
Business Groups. Excellence in risk management is, however, most fundamentally
based upon a business management team that makes risk identification, management
and control critical components of their processes and plans.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Board of Directors is responsible for the Group's fundamental approach to
risk (the Risk Management and Control Principles), for the establishment and
annual review of the Group's principal risk limits and for the determination of
its risk capacity.
The Group Executive Board (GEB) is responsible for implementing the Risk
Management and Control Principles, for approving core risk policies, for
allocating risk limits to the Business Groups, and for managing the risk profile
of the Group as a whole.
The Chief Credit Officer (CCO) is responsible for formulating credit risk
policies, for determining methodologies to measure credit risks, and for setting
and monitoring credit, settlement and country risk limits.
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The Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is responsible for the policies, methodologies
and limits for all other risk categories, and for aggregating and assessing the
total risk exposure of the Group.
Business Group Risk Management Committees monitor all risks taken by the
business units and are the primary risk management bodies. They are chaired by
the Business Group Chief Executive Officers and include heads of business areas
and delegates of the Group CRO and CCO.
The Business Group CEOs are responsible for all risk exposures within their
business units and must take corrective action where appropriate, given the
aggregate risk profile of the portfolio or the risks of specific positions.
The Business Group Risk Control Functions, headed by Chief Risk and Chief
Credit Officers (CROs and CCOs), are empowered to enforce the Risk Management
and Control Principles and are responsible for the implementation of independent
control processes within their business units.
THE RISK CONTROL PROCESS
There are five critical elements in the independent risk control process:
- - risk identification, particularly in new businesses and in complex or unusual
transactions but also in response to external events and in the continuous
monitoring of the portfolio;
- - risk measurement, using approved methodologies and models which have been
independently validated;
- - risk policies, covering all risk categories, both at Group level and in the
Business Groups, consistent with evolving business requirements and
international best practice;
- - comprehensive risk reporting to management at all levels against an approved
risk limit framework, for all primary and consequential risk categories; and
- - risk control, to enforce compliance with the Principles, and with policies,
limits and regulatory requirements.
There are co-ordinated processes covering all risk categories which are
applied before commencement of any new business or significant change, and
before the execution of any transaction which is complex or unusual in its
structure or motivation, to ensure that all these critical elements are
addressed, including the assurance that transactions can be booked in a way that
will permit appropriate ongoing risk measurement, reporting and control.
The risk control process extends beyond the independent risk control functions
to Financial Control and the Logistics Areas, notably Operations, which are
critical to establishing an effective control environment. Given their
responsibility for the booking, settlement, and financial reporting processes,
comprehensive
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control by these functions creates a powerful defense against improper activity.
Group Internal Audit provides an independent view to the Board of Directors of
the effectiveness of the Risk Management and Control Principles and their
enforcement, and of the effectiveness of the independent control units.
RISK CONTROL DEVELOPMENTS
UBS has continued, in 2000, to strengthen, formalize and enhance the risk
control process. Principles, policies and processes are reinforced through a
"risk awareness" education program which will be disseminated to all employees
during 2001, including a series of recorded presentations by UBS risk control
professionals covering all aspects of risk control for all categories of risk.
The program will be extended and enhanced as the approach to risk management and
control evolves.
UBS monitors regulatory developments and strives to maintain good
relationships with its lead regulator, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission, and
other major regulators. This as an important aspect of the risk control process
and UBS will continue to work closely with them to ensure a mutual understanding
of the Group's control structure and the regulators' requirements.
HOW UBS MEASURES RISK
Potential loss is measured at three levels - expected loss, statistical loss and
stress loss.
Expected loss is the loss that is expected to arise on average in connection
with an activity. It is the inherent cost of such activity, and should be
budgeted and deducted from revenues directly. An example of expected loss is the
valuation adjustments for liquidity or position size made in mark-to-market
books. UBS is extending its expected loss framework to encompass all measurable
risk categories.
Statistical loss (also known as "unexpected loss") is the estimated loss in a
typical adverse period, as statistically defined by a given confidence interval.
UBS's tolerance for such adverse results - the Group's risk appetite, as
determined by the Board of Directors - is the basis for the main operating
limits. Formal statistical loss measures in the form of Value-at-Risk limits
have been in place for market risk in UBS for a number of years, and are the
basis of the market risk regulatory capital charge. Comparable portfolio
measures are being developed for other risk categories, and the revision to the
Basel Capital Accord, currently under discussion, is expected, ultimately, to
extend the use of statistical loss measures for regulatory capital purposes.
Stress loss is the loss that could arise from an extreme, but plausible,
stress or "tail" event (an event that falls in the tail of the probability
distribution of potential events,
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beyond the level of confidence applied in the statistical loss measure). Risk
capacity is defined as the maximum loss that the Board of Directors considers
UBS could withstand in such stress events without unacceptable damage to
earnings, dividend paying ability and, ultimately, reputation and ongoing
business viability. It is formalized in stress loss limits. Stress loss measures
are most extensively implemented for our trading activities and for country
risk, but default stress loss measures have also been introduced for the UBS
Warburg loan portfolio, with particular emphasis on lower rated borrowers. The
stress loss framework will continue to be enhanced and progressively extended to
all risk categories. The identification and quantification of potential tail
risk, on a macro scale (affecting the Group in general or selected parts of the
business or portfolio) and on a micro level (arising from individual
transactions), is perhaps the most important function of the independent risk
control units.
THE RISKS UBS TAKES
Business risks - the risks associated with the chosen business strategy,
including business cycles, industry cycles, and technological change are the
sole responsibility of the business, and are not subject to an independent
control process. They are, however, factored into the Group planning and
budgeting process.
Inherent risks are the risks inherent in our business activities, which are
subject to independent risk control. A distinction is made between primary and
consequential risks.
Primary risks are the exposures deliberately entered into for business reasons
and which are actively traded and managed:
- - credit risk is the risk of loss resulting from client or counterparty default
and arises on exposure to clients and counterparties in all forms, including
settlement risk;
- - market risk is the exposure to observable market variables such as interest
rates, exchange rates and equity markets;
- - liquidity and funding risk is the risk that the Group is unable to fund assets
or meet obligations at a reasonable price or, in extreme situations, at any
price. These risks are managed at the Group level, rather than in the business
units, and are discussed in the Asset and Liability Management on pages 70 to
71.
Consequential risks (also known as operational risks) are exposures that are
not actively taken, but which are incurred as a consequence of business
undertaken:
- - transaction processing risk arises from errors, failures or shortcomings at
any point in the transaction process, from deal execution and capture to final
settlement;
- - compliance risk is the risk of financial loss due to regulatory fines or
penalties, restriction or suspension of business, or costs of mandatory
corrective action. Such risks may be incurred by not adhering to applicable
laws, rules, and regulations, local or international best practice (including
ethical standards), and UBS's own internal standards;
- - legal risk is the risk of financial loss resulting from the unenforceability
of a contract due to inadequate or inappropriate contractual arrangements or
other causes;
- - liability risk is the risk of financial loss arising from a legal or equitable
claim against the Group;
- - security risk is the risk of loss of confidentiality, integrity, or
availability of information or assets, through accident or crime, and includes
both IT and physical security; and
- - tax risk is the risk of financial loss due to tax authorities opposing the
Group's position on tax matters.
A failure to adequately identify, manage or control any of these risks,
including business risks, may result not only in financial loss but also in loss
of reputation. Reputation risk is not directly quantifiable and cannot be
managed and controlled independently of the other risks. Each of the inherent
risks, if inadequately managed, has the potential to damage UBS's reputation,
and repeated or widespread failure compounds the impact.
Credit and market risk are well established risk categories for which
management and control processes, although constantly evolving, are widely
established and understood in the industry. These risks are the basis of the
Basel Capital Accord, which determines regulatory capital requirements for
internationally active banks and which is currently under re-
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view. The shortcomings of the current treatment of credit risk are recognized by
both regulators and practitioners, and it is critical that the present round of
revision to the Basel Capital Accord establishes a more flexible framework which
can adapt to changing markets and reduce the scope for regulatory capital
arbitrage.
The Basel Capital Accord reform has also focused attention on consequential
(or operational) risks. As the discussions have highlighted, risk categories are
not insulated from each other (for example, an unenforceable contract or a
transaction processing error can lead to unforeseen credit or market risk), nor
is UBS's current categorization definitive. UBS will therefore continue to
review the way risks are categorized. Stability of definition and approach is,
however, critical to the establishment of a sound risk management and control
process and to the creation of a loss database from which risks can be better
understood and quantified.
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CREDIT RISK
Credit risk represents the loss which UBS would suffer if a counterparty or
issuer failed to meet its contractual obligations. It is inherent in traditional
banking products - loans, commitments to lend and other contingent liabilities,
such as letters of credit - and in foreign exchange and derivatives contracts,
such as swaps and options ("traded products"). Positions in tradable assets such
as bonds and equities, including both direct holdings and synthetic positions
through derivatives, also carry credit risk, but where they are held for trading
and are marked to market they fall under the market risk limits and controls
described in the Market Risk section below. They are, however, included in the
credit risk exposures reported in the Composition of Credit Risk section below.
Credit risk management and control at UBS is governed by a Group Credit Policy
Framework, and by detailed credit policies and procedures developed within the
Business Groups.
To ensure a consistent and unified approach, with appropriate checks and
balances, all Business Groups where material credit risk is taken have
independent credit risk control (CRC) functions headed by chief credit officers
(CCOs) reporting to the Group CCO and Business Group CEOs. Disciplined processes
are in place, within the Business Groups and centrally, to promptly identify,
accurately assess, properly approve and consistently monitor credit risk. Senior
business management, the GEB and the Chairman's Office are provided with
regular, standardized reports of aggregate Business Group credit risk exposure
by the CRC organization.
The approval and monitoring of new counterparties, and of new transactions
giving rise to credit risk plays a central part in the risk control process.
Credit approval authority is exercised within the independent CRC functions by
authorized credit officers. The notional amount of their authority is dependent
on the quality of the counterparty, the size and tenor of the exposure and any
security, and on the experience and seniority of the credit officer.
The CRC function continuously monitors the credit quality of counterparties
and UBS's exposure to them, and the credit risk profile of the Business Group
portfolios. CRC has sole authority over counterparty rating, credit risk
assessment and approval, and the establishment of allowances and provisions.
RISK MEASUREMENT
UBS determines the amounts of credit loss expenses in its financial accounts and
in the business unit reporting on a different basis. In the Group financial
accounts, UBS reports its results according to International Accounting
Standards (IAS) definitions. Under these rules, losses are recognized and
charged to the financial accounts in the period when they arise (see the
Provisioning Policies section on page 59). In contrast, in its segment and
business unit reporting, UBS applies a different approach to the measurement of
credit risk, which reflects the average annual cost that UBS anticipates will
arise from transactions that become impaired. The following discussion describes
this approach.
UBS's approach to the measurement of credit risk is based on the premise that
this risk exists in every credit engagement and that credit loss expenses must
be expected as an inherent cost of the business.
The occurrence of actual credit losses is erratic in both timing and amount
and those that arise usually relate to transactions entered into in previous
accounting periods. In order to manage credit risk effectively by earning, over
time, sufficient income to compensate for intermittent losses caused by
impairment, UBS uses the concept of "expected loss" to encourage appropriate
pricing of transactions and income recognition.
Expected loss, for UBS, is a statistical measure intended to reflect the
average annual costs that it anticipates will arise from transactions that
become impaired. The observed frequency of such events is expressed as
counterparty default probability. The size of credit losses is determined from
the exposure at default and the likely severity of the final loss, taking into
account the seniority of the claim, collateral and other credit mitigation where
available. Within UBS Switzerland, a model is used to project expected loss
based on historical performance and an assessment of the economic outlook over
the medium term. By contrast, the expected loss of the UBS Warburg portfolio is
estimated primarily on the basis of market information including rating
agencies, other default predicting models, and credit spreads. Once the expected
loss has
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UBS RATING SCALE AND MAPPING TO EXTERNAL RATINGS
Moody's Standard
Investor and
UBS Services Poor's
RATING Description equivalent equivalent
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1 Aaa AAA
2 Investment Aa1 to Aa3 AA+ to AA-
3 grade A1 to A3 A1 to A3
4 Baa1 to Baa2 BBB+ to BBB
5 Baa3 BBB-
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6 Ba1 BB+
7 Ba2 BB
8 Sub-investment Ba3 BB-
9 grade B1 B+
10 B2 B
11 B3 B-
12 Caa to C Ccc to C
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13 Impaired and D D
14 defaulted D D
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been estimated at business unit level, statistical methods are used to allocate
the total to individual transactions in proportion to their stand-alone loss
risk.
The default probabilities of individual counterparties are assessed by means
of rating tools that are tailored to the various categories of counterparty. For
the major part of the business within UBS Switzerland, UBS uses a statistical
approach or "score card" to form groups of clients with similar propensity to
default. UBS Warburg, with its less homogeneous client base, uses an approach
under which credit officers review counterparties and assess their credit
standing, based on guidelines and an analytical format or "template" to ensure
consistency across the Group. In all cases, the analysis is founded on an
assessment of both financial ratios and qualitative factors. The result of this
counterparty specific analysis is expressed in a rating. UBS allocates a defined
probability of default to each rating category, which allows the transaction
specific expected loss to be calculated.
Clients are segmented into 14 rating classes, two being reserved for assets
that are already impaired or defaulted. The UBS rating scale, which is based on
probability of default, is shown in the table above. For information, comparable
ratings by the major rating agencies are also shown, although there is not a
direct match between UBS's categories and those of the rating agencies. The
mapping is based on comparison of the probability of default attached to each
UBS rating and the default observations published by the agencies. These
represent long-term averages and it should be noted that the mappings might not
be borne out by experience in any given period.
The reports in the following section, Composition of Credit Risk, that show
the rating distribution of UBS's counterparties refer to the probability of
default only. Whether or not UBS benefits from collateral has no influence on
these ratings.
Once an expected probability of default has been assigned to a counterparty,
the resulting expected loss at the transaction and counterparty level is
determined from the credit exposure and an estimate of loss severity based on a
set of assumptions.
The concept of expected loss is employed within UBS for various business
applications: individual credit policies refer to counterparty rating classes to
determine, for example, the maximum tenor allowed for OTC derivative
transactions; the rating concept is used to define credit authorities granted to
individual credit officers across the Group and for some business processes
within Private and Corporate Clients; and expected loss is used as an
approximation for valuing the OTC derivative books and, thereby, accounting for
the credit risk assumed on counterparties in these trades. UBS's internal
measurement framework is consistent with the concepts emerging in the current
review of the Basel Capital Accord which sets the rules under which banks
determine minimum regulatory capital requirements.
UBS is developing internal models for the comprehensive measurement of
statistical loss and stress loss for credit risk at the portfolio level. In the
meantime, limits and controls are being applied to certain segments of the
portfolio, where credit quality is low or counterparty concentrations are high.
COMPOSITION OF CREDIT RISK
Credit risk is assumed, as an integral part of their businesses, by UBS
Switzerland's Private and Corporate Clients business unit and by UBS Warburg's
Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit and, to a lesser extent, by
the private banking businesses of these Busi-
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STATUS OF TOTAL CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE
UBS Switzerland UBS Warburg Other(1) UBS Group
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FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Loans utilization (gross) 183,943 199,960 99,787 77,151 786 903 284,516 278,014 330,964
Contingent claims 10,613 9,465 11,440 15,136 0 0 22,053 24,601 32,259
Unutilized committed lines 3,574 3,444 47,402 60,412 0 0 50,976 63,856 82,311
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Total banking products 198,130 212,869 158,629 152,699 786 903 357,545 366,471 445,534
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Unsecured OTC products 883 2,415 61,340 107,898 0 11 62,223 110,324 121,433
Other derivatives (secured
exchange-traded) 2,288 2,338 8,994 8,133 0 0 11,282 10,471
Securities lending 2,193 32 12,159 11,732 0 0 14,352 11,764 12,195
Repo 0 11 22,183 12,287 0 2 22,183 12,300
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Total traded products(2) 5,364 4,796 104,676 140,050 0 13 110,040 144,859 133,628
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Total tradable assets(3) 2,626 2,785 219,070 219,019 136 471 221,832 222,275 86,288
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TOTAL CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE, GROSS 206,120 220,450 482,375 511,768 922 1,387 689,417 733,605 665,450
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TOTAL CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE, NET OF
ALLOWANCES 198,839 210,003 479,134 508,972 917 1,381 678,890 720,356 650,902
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(1)Includes Corporate Center and UBS Asset Management. (2)Traded products
valuation: valued based on internal valuation methodology. (3)Tradable assets
valuation: net long, maximum default exposure.
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[GRAPH-UBS SWITZERLAND MORTGAGE EXPOSURE BY TYPE OF PROPERTY]
[GRAPH-UBS SWITZERLAND PRIVATE & CORPORATE CLIENTS CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE
(EXCLUDING MORTGAGES) BY INDUSTRIES]
ness Groups. The table Status of Total Credit Risk Exposure provides an overview
of the aggregate credit risk exposure of the UBS Group.
UBS Warburg's total gross credit exposure of CHF 482 billion includes exposure
not only in the Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit, but also CHF
25.5 billion in the International Private Clients and US Private Clients
business units. In the following analysis, only the Corporate and Institutional
Clients business is considered since almost all other lending within UBS Warburg
is secured.
A substantial majority of UBS Warburg Corporate and Institutional Clients'
counterparties fall into the investment grade category (internal counterparty
rating grades 1 to 5) for both banking products (82%) and the traded products
portfolio (96%). These counterparties are primarily sovereigns, insurance
companies, financial institutions, multinational corporate clients and
investment funds. Exposure to lower rated counterparties is generally
collateralized or otherwise structurally supported.
In order to allow pro-active management of counterparty credit risk, UBS
Warburg launched Alpine Partners, L.P., the first ever synthetic securitization
of counterparty credit exposure in a portfolio of OTC derivatives covered by
ISDA master agreements. The issue, which met stringent rating agency and
regulatory requirements, transferred USD 750 million of credit exposure on
positive replacement values to the market, to the extent they exceed the
subordinated layer retained by UBS.
UBS Warburg Corporate and Institutional Clients' banking products portfolio is
widely diversified across industry sectors. At 31 December 2000, the largest
exposure (35%) was to the Finance sector. The 6% exposure to the Transport,
storage and communication sector includes CHF 8 billion exposure to the
telecommunication industry.
Of UBS Switzerland's loans to customers of CHF 175 billion, 69% or CHF 121
billion are secured by mortgages. The graph shows that UBS's exposure to the
real estate sector is well diversified with 42% of its loans being secured on
owner-occupied houses (single-family homes). The exposure on residential multi-
family homes of 42% consists of owner occupied apartments and rented apartment
buildings. In particular, the owner-occupied dwellings exhibit a low risk
profile both in terms of individual assets and at portfolio level. Loans and
other credit engagements with individual clients, excluding mortgages, are
predominately extended against the pledge of marketable securities where UBS
applies conservative standards to determine the advance value of the collateral.
The remainder of the Private and Corporate Clients' portfolio, excluding
mortgages, consists of exposures to corporate and individual clients. These
clients are fairly widely spread across rating categories and industry sectors,
which reflects UBS's position as a major lender to this segment of predominantly
small to medium sized enterprises in Switzerland. The continued improvement in
the Swiss economy and property markets has aided the overall improvement in the
quality of this portfolio.
At the end of the second quarter 2000, Helvetic Asset Trust AG, an independent
special purpose vehicle, was used by UBS Switzerland
[GRAPH-UBS SWITZERLAND PRIVATE & CORPORATE
CLIENTS BANKING PRODUCTS EXPOSURE BY COUNTERPARTY
RATING (EXCLUDING MORTGAGES)]
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[GRAPH-UBS GROUP OTC DERIVATIVE EXPOSURE BY PRODUCT TYPE AND MATURITY]
UBS WARBURG CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS BANKING PRODUCTS
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Loans (gross) 74.3 72.7 134.7
Commitments 47.4 60.4 73.8
Contingent liabilities 11.4 15.0 24.7
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Total banking products 133.1 148.1 233.2
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to securitize credit risk attached to a CHF 2.5 billion reference portfolio
consisting primarily of Swiss corporate loans, whereby part of the credit risk,
but not the loans themselves, was transferred to the capital markets.
LOAN PORTFOLIO
The UBS Group loan portfolio increased by CHF 6.5 billion to a total of CHF
284.5 billion at year end 2000. UBS Switzerland's portfolio continued to shrink,
partly due to the sale of Solothurner Bank, a Swiss retail subsidiary, and
partly due to continuing work-out of impaired loans. UBS Warburg's portfolio, by
contrast, increased, predominantly as a result of the integration of UBS
PaineWebber's primarily secured loan portfolio of some CHF 20 billion. UBS
Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit continued the
strategy, begun immediately after the 1998 merger between Union Bank of
Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, of reducing international banking
products exposure (loans, unfunded commitments and contingent liabilities), with
the aim of improving the risk/reward profile of the international lending
business. It included a shift in focus away from emerging markets and into high
quality credit in the major OECD countries. The table above highlights this
reduction.
OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
A significant proportion of UBS Warburg's credit risk arises from its trading
activities, including its trading of derivative products. The provision of risk
management solutions involving the use of derivative products is a core service
offered by UBS. Derivative products, by their nature, are sensitive to changes
in market prices and UBS pays close attention to the management and control of
these risks.
Counterparty exposure on most OTC derivatives is measured by modeling the
potential evolution of the value of the portfolio of trades with each
counterparty over its life (potential credit exposure), taking into account
legally enforceable close out netting agreements where applicable. Credit limits
for individual counterparties are applied to the
TOTAL LOAN PORTFOLIO EXPOSURE BY BUSINESS GROUP
UBS Switzerland UBS Warburg Other(1) UBS Group
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Loans to banks (gross) 8,482 8,780 21,038 21,481 544 524 30,064 30,785 69,543
Loans to customers (gross) 175,461 191,180 78,749 55,670 242 379 254,452 247,229 261,421
Loans (gross) 183,943 199,960 99,787 77,151 786 903 284,516 278,014 330,964
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Counterparty allowance 7,281 10,447 1,962 1,550 5 6 9,248 12,003 13,093
Country allowance 0 0 1,280 1,246 0 0 1,280 1,246 1,450
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ALLOWANCES FOR LOAN LOSSES(2) 7,281 10,447 3,242 2,796 5 6 10,528 13,249 14,543
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LOANS, NET OF ALLOWANCES 176,662 189,513 96,545 74,355 781 897 273,988 264,765 316,421
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Counterparty provision for contingent
claims 22 0 19 19 0 0 41 19 435
Country provision for contingent
claims 0 0 12 130 0 0 12 130 0
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TOTAL PROVISIONS(3) 22 0 31 149 0 0 53 149 435
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SUMMARY
Allowances and provisions for
counterparty risk 7,303 10,447 1,981 1,569 5 6 9,289 12,022 13,528
Allowances and provisions for country
risk 0 0 1,292 1,376 0 0 1,292 1,376 1,450
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS 7,303 10,447 3,273 2,945 5 6 10,581 13,398 14,978
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(1)Includes Corporate Center and UBS Asset Management. (2)Deducted from
assets. (3)Booked as liabilities.
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"maximum likely exposure", derived from this analysis, a 95% confidence
statistical measure of the exposure in each counterparty portfolio. These
measures will continue to be enhanced and their coverage is to be extended to
include all market sensitive products and associated collateral.
UBS's credit standards for entering into unsecured derivative contracts are
high. Particular emphasis is placed on the maturity profile, and transactions
with counterparties of lower quality are generally conducted only on a secured
basis. In line with general market trends, UBS Warburg is increasingly entering
into bilateral collateral agreements with other major banks to mitigate the
potential concentrations of exposure arising from industry consolidation and the
ongoing increase in volumes of OTC derivatives traded.
SETTLEMENT RISK
UBS is exposed to settlement risk as a consequence of its international
transactional businesses. Settlement risk arises in transactions involving the
exchange of values between counterparties when they must honor their obligation
to deliver cash or securities without first being able to determine that they
have received the counter-value. This risk is particularly significant in
relation to foreign exchange and precious metals transactions. UBS limits and
monitors the risk on a continuous basis against settlement tolerances set for
each of its counterparties based on their credit standing as determined by UBS.
Settlement risk reduction is a high priority for CRC, Operations and business
units. They work together to achieve shorter settlement cycles from payment
release to reconciliation, and to reduce the amount of exposure by establishing
risk reduction arrangements with counterparties, such as payment netting and
covered settlements.
UBS participates in payment and securities clearing houses, and continues to
play a major role in the Continuous Linked Settlement (CLS) project, an industry
initiative to establish a global clearing house, CLS Bank, to settle foreign
exchange transactions on a delivery versus payment basis. CLS is currently
scheduled to go live at the end of 2001 and will substantially reduce both
settlement and systemic risks faced by UBS and other major foreign exchange
trading banks.
COUNTRY RISK
UBS's definition of country risk covers all crossborder exposures from banking
products and traded products, including its own intra-Group cross-border
positions, and exposure to issuers of tradable assets such as bonds and
equities.
The CRC function at the Corporate Center assigns ratings to all major
countries based on internal analysis of size and economic fundamentals and on
external information. Smaller economies to which UBS has little exposure are
rated based on external information only. Like the counterparty ratings, the
sovereign ratings express the probability of the occurrence of a country risk
event that leads to an impairment of UBS's exposures. The default probabilities
and the mapping to the ratings of the major rating agencies are the same as for
counterparty credit risks (see table on page 54). Country ratings are classified
as industrialized (2 and better), emerging markets (3 to 11) and distressed (12
to 14).
At 31 December 2000, CHF 1,058 billion or 98.5% of UBS's country risk exposure
was to industrialized countries, where the risk of default is judged to be
negligible and, of this, CHF 593 billion, or 56% were intra-Group cross-border
money market positions.
The remaining 1.5%, or CHF 16.3 billion, of UBS's country risk exposure is to
emerging markets and distressed countries. This exposure has continued to
decrease during 2000 in line with the strategy of limiting exposure to these
sectors. Total exposure to emerging markets and distressed countries fell by CHF
8.3 billion between 31 December 1999 and 31 December 2000, a reduction of 34%.
In view of the higher risk associated with emerging markets, UBS closely and
continuously monitors this exposure, within the country ceilings approved by the
Chairman's Office.
The country risk ceiling is a primary limit for all transactions with
counterparties in these countries, and extension of credit may be denied on the
basis of a country risk ceiling even if there are adequate counterparty limits
available. The table on the following page analyzes the emerging markets and
distressed countries exposures by major geographical areas at 31 December 2000
compared to 31 December 1999.
Counterparty default resulting from multiple insolvencies (systemic risk) or
general pre-
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EMERGING MARKETS EXPOSURES BY MAJOR GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS
Total Banking products Traded products(1) Tradable assets(2)
REGION ---------------------------- ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Emerging Europe 1,612 1,586 1,755 809 919 395 248 408 419
Emerging Asia 7,642 10,055 14,406 4,053 5,003 1,355 3,873 2,234 1,179
Latin America 4,268 9,647 11,528 2,352 8,169 1,025 665 891 813
Africa/Middle East 2,736 3,314 4,740 1,564 2,539 669 659 503 116
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Total 16,258 24,602 32,429 8,778 16,630 3,444 5,445 4,036 2,527
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(1)Traded products consist of derivative instruments and repurchase
agreements. (2)Tradable assets consist of equity and fixed income financial
instruments held for trading purposes, which are marked to market on a daily
basis.
vention of payments by authorities (transfer risk) is the most significant
long-term effect of a country crisis. In its internal measurement and control of
country risk, however, UBS seeks to also consider the probable financial impact
of market disruption arising during and following a country crisis: severe falls
in the country's markets and assets, longer-term devaluation of the currency and
potential immobilization of currency balances.
As an enhancement to this wider measurement concept, UBS has started measuring
country risk internally not only in nominal terms, but also on a stress loss
basis covering market and credit risk, both at the country level, where
individual country ceilings are applied, and across the portfolio, based on
economic scenarios determined by country economists. Stress loss-based measures
were first introduced at the country level in 2000 and will continue to be
developed in the light of experience and changing market conditions.
PROVISIONING POLICIES
UBS classifies a claim as impaired if the book value of the claim exceeds the
present value of the cash flows actually expected in future periods interest
payments, scheduled principal repayments, or other payments due (for example on
derivatives transactions), and including liquidation of collateral where
available. Within this category, loans are also classified as non-performing
where payment of interest, principal or fees is overdue by more than 90 days.
UBS has established policies to determine the carrying values of impaired
claims are determined on a consistent and fair basis, especially for impaired
loans for which no market estimate or benchmark for the likely recovery value is
available. Each case is assessed on its merits, and the work-out strategy and
estimation of cash flows considered recoverable are independently approved by
the CRC function. The recovery value of mortgage loans is determined by
capitalizing an economically sustainable rental yield, adjusted for the discount
generally observed in forced liquidations and related costs, if the strategy is
based on a foreclosure. For commercial exposures, enterprise value is determined
from an assessment of expected cash flows from future operations, if recovery is
likely to be successful, or of the liquidation value of the assets, if
bankruptcy proceedings are to be initiated against the borrower. All future cash
flows considered recoverable are discounted to present value on the basis of the
principles of International Accounting Standard 39. A provision is then made for
the probable loss on the loan in question and charged to the income statement as
credit loss expense.
Allowances and provisions for credit losses also include a component for
country risk. UBS's approach to country risk provisioning follows the guidelines
of the Swiss Bankers' Association, which allow banks to establish provisions
based on their own portfolio scenarios. UBS establishes country-specific
scenarios, which are reviewed and used on an ongoing basis, to evaluate the
current and future probability of default due to country risk incidents or
country-specific systemic risks. The appropriate provisions are then determined
by evaluating the type of credit exposure and the loss severities that have been
attributed to each exposure type. Furthermore UBS has specific allowances
against exposures in countries that are subject to a moratorium or have been
rescheduled. The amount of such allowances is determined case-by-case from an
assessment of the amounts that UBS deems to be irrecoverable.
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SUMMARY OF BANKING PRODUCTS EXPOSURE AND CREDIT RISK RESULTS
UBS Switzerland UBS Warburg Other (1) UBS Group
CHF million ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------------------
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Loans (gross) 183,943 199,960 99,787 77,151 786 903 284,516 278,014 330,964
Contingent claims 10,613 9,465 11,440 15,136 0 0 22,053 24,601 32,259
Unutilized committed lines 3,574 3,444 47,402 60,412 0 0 50,976 63,856 82,311
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TOTAL BANKING PRODUCTS EXPOSURE 198,130 212,869 158,629 152,699 786 903 357,545 366,471 445,534
ANNUAL EXPECTED LOSS 784 1,071 247 333 0 0 1,031 1,404 1,696
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TOTAL CREDIT LOSS
(RECOVERY)/EXPENSE (695) 965 565 0 0 (9) (130) 956 951
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CORPORATE CENTER BALANCING
ITEMS (1,161) (448) (745)
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(1) Includes Corporate Center and UBS Asset Management.
In general, Swiss practice is to write off loans entirely only on final
settlement of bankruptcy proceedings, sale of the underlying assets, or formal
debt forgiveness. By contrast, US practice is generally to write off
non-performing loans much sooner, reducing the amount of such loans and
corresponding provisions recorded at any given date. A consequence of this
practice is that, for UBS, recoveries of amounts written off in prior accounting
periods tend to be small.
CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE
UBS reports its results according to IAS, under which credit loss expense
charged to the financial accounts in any period are the sum of net allowances
minus recoveries arising in that period, i.e. the credit losses actually
incurred. In 2000, provisions on new impaired loans were more than offset by the
effect of re-evaluating provisions on existing impaired loans resulting in a net
credit to the income statement of CHF 130 million. This compares to a net credit
loss expense charge in 1999 of CHF 956 million.
This positive result was due to the strong economy in Switzerland combined
with successful recovery efforts. Previous provisions had been established
against a background of several years of relatively low growth in the Swiss
economy and relatively high credit losses. During the year 2000, the Swiss
economy expanded at the fastest rate in a decade. The growth was broadly based,
especially in the domestic sector, and was markedly higher than could have been
foreseen in 1999. This turnaround has positively affected real estate values and
the real estate construction market, which has led to reductions in existing
provisions against loans in these portfolios and a decreased level of new
defaults and impairments. In view of its significant exposure to the Swiss
market, UBS's overall credit quality is highly dependent on economic
developments in Switzerland. As the graph shows, the better performance of the
Swiss economy has translated into a sustained reduction in the bankruptcy rate
since 1999.
By contrast, mounting signs of a trend of increasing defaults in the
international credit markets and particularly the US, required additional loan
loss provisions to be taken on UBS Warburg's loan portfolio. Over the last few
years UBS has pursued a strategy of active reduction of international and
emerging markets credit exposures and has increasingly used credit derivatives
to hedge credit exposures. Despite the increase in provisions, this strategy,
coupled with a reluctance to engage in balance sheet led earnings growth, has
positioned UBS relatively well for the less positive outlook in the
international credit markets.
The development of the total credit loss expense in 1998 and 1999 included the
effect of allocations from the special reserve pools that had been established
in 1996, by both Union
[Swiss Bankruptcy Rates Graph]
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ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS FOR CREDIT RISK
UBS Asset
UBS Switzerland Management UBS Warburg Corporate Center UBS Group
CHF million ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Loans (gross) 183,943 199,960 561 213 99,787 77,151 225 690 284,516 278,014
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Impaired loans(1) 13,671 19,166 - - 4,797 3,226 26 64 18,494 22,456
Allowances for impaired
loans 7,281 10,447 - - 2,399 2,018 5 6 9,685 12,471
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of which:
Non-performing loans 7,872 11,416 - - 2,554 1,594 26 63 10,452 13,073
Allowances for
non-performing loans 4,702 7,315 - - 2,143 1,341 5 5 6,850 8,661
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES FOR
IMPAIRED AND NON-PERFORMING
LOANS 7,281 10,447 - - 2,399 2,018 5 6 9,685 12,471
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Other allowances and
provisions for credit and
country risk 22 - - - 874 927 - - 896 927
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TOTAL ALLOWANCES AND
PROVISIONS 7,303 10,447 - - 3,273 2,945 5 6 10,581 13,398
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of which country allowances
and provisions - - - - 1,292 1,376 - - 1,292 1,376
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RATIOS
Impaired loans as a % of
gross loans(1) 7.4 9.6 - - 4.8 4.2 11.6 9.3 6.5 8.1
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Non-performing loans as a %
of gross loans 4.3 5.7 - - 2.6 2.1 11.6 9.1 3.7 4.7
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Allowances and provisions
for credit loss as a % of
gross loans 4.0 5.2 - - 3.3 3.8 2.2 0.9 3.7 4.8
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Allocated allowances as a %
of impaired loans(1) 53.3 54.5 - - 50.0 62.6 19.2 9.4 52.4 55.5
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Allocated allowances as a %
of non-performing loans 59.7 64.1 - - 83.9 84.1 19.2 7.9 65.5 66.3
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(1) Includes non-performing loans.
Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation totaling some CHF 5.5 billion.
These reserves were established in recognition of the fact that there might be a
further deterioration in the quality of their loan portfolios as a result of
adverse economic conditions, particularly in Switzerland. These reserves totaled
CHF 3.6 billion at the beginning of 1998. CHF 3.3 billion was applied against
specific loan exposures during 1998 and the remaining balance of CHF 300 million
was applied or reversed in 1999. Following these allocations, the credit loss
expense incurred in 1998 amounted to CHF 951 million and in 1999 to CHF 956
million.
IMPAIRED LOANS, ALLOWANCES AND PROVISIONS
As shown in the table above, the allowances and provisions for credit losses
decreased by CHF 2,817 million, or 21%, from CHF 13,398 million at 31 December
1999 to CHF 10,581 million at 31 December 2000 (see also note 12b to the
Financial Statements.) UBS believes that the probable losses in its portfolio
are adequately covered by its allowances and provisions.
The component of provisions and allowances for emerging market-related
exposures stood at CHF 1,292 million at 31 December 2000, compared with CHF
1,376 million at 31 December 1999 and CHF 1,450 million at 31 December 1998. The
reduction is a consequence of the overall size of UBS's emerging market
exposures and the improved outlook for the major emerging market economies since
the crisis of 1998. The country risk scenarios used to assess portfolio
provisions have changed over the three years with the focus shifting to some
extent from Asia to Latin America.
Impaired loans have decreased to CHF 18,494 million at 31 December 2000 from
CHF 22,456 million at 31 December 1999. Over the same period, the sub-set of
non-performing loans has also decreased, to CHF 10,452 million from CHF 13,073
million and the non-performing loans ratio improved to 3.7% from 4.7%. This
positive result was due
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in part to the unexpectedly strong performance of the economy in Switzerland,
described above, which produced fewer new impaired and non-performing loans than
in previous years, and in part to continuing efforts to conclude proceedings and
reach settlement on existing nonperforming loans. UBS Switzerland's portfolio
therefore saw decreases in the impaired and nonperforming loans of CHF 5,495
million and CHF 3,544 million, respectively.
UBS Warburg's portfolio, on the other hand, saw an increase in impaired loans
of CHF 1,571 million and in non-performing loans of CHF 960 million, in line
with the trends in the international credit markets and especially the US.
Although UBS's non-performing loans ratio is somewhat higher than that of
comparable US banks, the comparison reflects different charge-off practices
rather than underlying asset quality.
MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from movements in observable market
variables such as interest rates, exchange rates and equity markets. In addition
to these and other general market risk factors, the risk of price movements
specific to an individual issuer of securities or an individual issue are
included in the measurement of market risk.
UBS's market risk is incurred principally through the trading activities of
UBS Warburg. It arises primarily from market making and client facilitation
activity in equities, fixed income and interest rate products and in foreign
exchange and precious metals. Activity is mainly in OECD markets, with some
business in emerging markets. Proprietary positions based on market views are
also taken.
Group Treasury assumes market risk in the management of the Group's balance
sheet where long-term interest rate risk is transferred from other Business
Groups, and through the Group's structural foreign exchange positions. Group
Treasury's activities are described in the Asset and Liability Management
section on pages 66 to 75.
Further market risks arise, but to a much lesser extent, in other businesses,
again, primarily from the facilitation of customer business, but also in the
form of interest rate risk in the banking books of the private label banks of
UBS Switzerland.
Market risk measures are applied to all the trading books of UBS Warburg, to
all foreign exchange and precious metals exposures, to interest rate risk in the
banking book taken by the private label banks and Group Treasury, and to any
other material market risk arising.
RISK MEASUREMENT
The expected, statistical and stress loss framework is applied to market risk as
follows:
- - Expected loss is reflected in the valuation adjustments made to the portfolio.
These cover price uncertainties resulting from a lack of market liquidity or
the absence of a reliable market price for an instrument or position, and
model risk in more complex models.
- - Statistical loss is measured using a Value-at-Risk (VaR) methodology. VaR
expresses the potential loss on the current portfolio assuming a specified
time horizon before positions can be adjusted (holding period), and measured
to a specified level of confidence. UBS measures VaR on both a one-day and a
ten day holding period, in both cases to a 99% confidence level. Estimates are
based on historical simulation, assessing the impact of historical market
movements on today's portfolio, based on five years of historical data. One
day VaR exposure expresses the maximum daily mark to market loss that UBS is
likely to incur on the current portfolio under normal market conditions with a
larger loss being statistically likely only once in a hundred times.
- - Stress loss is measured based on extreme but plausible market scenarios,
approved by the Board of Directors, using stress moves in market variables
which are regularly reviewed and approved by the Group CRO. Scenarios may be
derived from severe historical events or based on prospective crisis scenarios
developed from the current economic situation and perceived market trends.
The Board of Directors has set limits on market risk at the Group level in terms
of both ten-day VaR (risk appetite) and stress loss (risk capacity). The Group
VaR limit is allocated by the GEB among the Business Groups, the largest limit
being in UBS Warburg, and
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SUMMARY OF 10-DAY 99% CONFIDENCE VALUE AT RISK
UBS WARBURG
12 MONTHS ENDING 29.12.00(1) 12 months ending 31.12.99
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CHF MILLION MIN. MAX. AVERAGE 29.12.00 MIN. MAX. AVERAGE 31.12.99
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RISK TYPE
Equities 144.7 245.9 199.4 146.5 121.8 207.6 162.5 172.8
Interest rates 113.8 202.3 149.8 132.8 87.7 187.6 140.2 140.1
Foreign exchange 7.6 97.5 32.5 31.6 9.5 144.7 57.5 76.1
Precious metals 2.1 27.4 9.7 5.3 5.3 35.8 21.0 27.8
Diversification effect -2 -2 (148.3) (129) -(2) -(2) (168.2) (193.2)
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TOTAL UBS WARBURG 186.8 296.1 243.0 187.1 176.6 275.7 213.1 223.6
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(1) Positions from PaineWebber are included from legal merger date 3 November
2000 onwards. (2) As the minimum and maximum occur on different days for
different risk types, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio
diversification effect.
SUMMARY OF 10-DAY 99% CONFIDENCE VALUE AT RISK FOR UBS GROUP
UBS GROUP VAR(1)
Utilization
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BUSINESS GROUPS
UBS Warburg 450.0 187.1 223.6
UBS Switzerland 50.0 3.7 4.3
Corporate Center 350.0 45.3 59.8
Reserves 100.0
Diversification effect n/a (46.5) (55.5)
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UBS GROUP 600.0 189.6 232.2
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(1) Remark: VaR numbers include interest rate exposures in the banking books of
the Private Label Banks and Group Treasury.
within the Business Groups to lower organizational levels as necessary. The
internal ten-day VaR measure is also the basis of UBS's market risk regulatory
capital requirement.
All VaR models, while forward-looking, are based on past events and are
dependent upon the quality of available market data. In order to enhance the
continuing accuracy and effectiveness of the VaR model, actual revenues arising
from closing positions are compared with the risk calculated on those positions,
in a process known as backtesting. If the revenue, whether positive or negative,
exceeds the one-day VaR, a "backtesting exception" is considered to have
occurred. When VaR is measured at a 99% confidence level, a backtesting
exception is expected, on average, one day in a hundred. A higher rate of
occurrence may indicate that the VaR model (the combination of the inputs and
the calculations) is not fully capturing all risks. UBS conducts backtesting
daily at a number of organizational levels down to individual trading portfolios
and investigates all backtesting exceptions to establish the cause and take
remedial action where necessary.
Backtesting is also a regulatory requirement, and negative backtesting
exceptions (where revenue is negative and greater than the previous one-day VaR)
must be reported to the regulators.
The VaR and market risk stress loss limits are the principal controls on UBS's
exposure to day-to-day movements in market prices, but complementary controls
are also applied to prevent undue concentrations, including limits on exposure
to individual market risk variables and limits on positions in the securities of
individual issuers. These controls are set at levels which reflect variations in
market depth and liquidity.
INVESTMENT POSITIONS
Investment positions, such as private equity, require different risk measures
from those applied to trading positions, because their intended holding period
and the time scale over which they can be hedged or liquidated is longer than
the holding periods assumed in
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the trading book measures. They are not, therefore, included in the market risk
measures described above, but are controlled through limits to prevent undue
concentration in individual investments or sectors, and through close monitoring
and management of exposures.
MARKET RISK DEVELOPMENTS
The table above shows average, minimum, maximum and year end market risk
exposure for UBS Warburg, as measured by 10-day 99% confidence VaR exposure.
Market risk in UBS Warburg, as measured by average VaR exposure, increased in
2000 compared with 1999, although the year end position was lower for 2000 than
for 1999. The variations in VaR through the year can be seen in the graph on the
following page.
As in 1999, the major VaR exposures arose in the equity and interest rate risk
classes. Average VaR increased for both, but most noticeably in equities where
there were particularly good trading opportunities. UBS Warburg has kept direct
price exposure to the new economy stocks deliberately low and, as a consequence,
has not suffered exceptional P&L swings from these highly volatile stocks, as
can be seen from the revenue line in the graph on the following page. The
overall reduction in UBS Warburg's VaR at year end was caused largely by
reductions in equities positions.
[UBS WARBURG-BACKTESTING REVENUE AND VAR]
The PaineWebber merger did not cause a significant change in UBS Warburg's
total VaR exposure.
Market risk positions in UBS Switzerland and Corporate Center have only a
marginal impact on total VaR at Group level, the main contribution being from
UBS Warburg.
UBS has had no regulatory backtesting exceptions in 2000.
CONSEQUENTIAL RISKS
The consequential risk (or operational risk) categories are transaction
processing risk, liability risk, legal risk, compliance risk, security risk and
tax risk.
UBS is continuing to develop both qualitative and quantitative approaches to
the management and control of consequential risks. A measurement framework has
been formulated, but full implementation depends upon the existence of
multiperiod exposure and loss data. Current efforts are therefore centered on
building this history and on the qualitative aspects of risk management and
control - identification and recording of risks and exposures, establishment of
policies, standards and procedures, close monitoring and management of
identified risks, and initiation of corrective action where necessary in
response to incidents.
By identifying and recording these risks and tracking their evolution, UBS
will establish the basis from which the quantitative framework can be realized.
The consideration of consequential risks is an important element in the
assessment of new businesses and of transactions with unusual structure.
CONSEQUENTIAL RISK DEVELOPMENTS
Under the Group and Business Group CROs, all consequential risks are now
formally integrated into the independent risk control process.
With information security assuming ever increasing importance in today's
banking environment, UBS has separated information security risk control from IT
development and production functions by creating independent information
security risk control units, reporting to the Group CRO. The successful parrying
of recent virus attacks against UBS has shown the expertise and strength of the
information security risk control and management organization in protecting the
confidentiality and integrity of our client data and assets.
UBS, as the largest Private Bank in the world, initiated and achieved
international agreement with 11 major banks and Trans-
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parency International, the leading international organization dedicated to
combating corruption, on global anti-money laundering guidelines for private
banking - the "Wolfsberg Anti-Money Laundering Principles". Their purpose is to
try to prevent the use of banks' worldwide operations for criminal purposes.
Banks adopting these principles will endeavor to accept only those clients whose
source of wealth and funds can be reasonably established to be legitimate. The
principles deal with "know your customer" policies and the identification and
follow-up of unusual or suspicious activities. UBS is committed to following
these principles.
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ASSET AND LIABILITY
MANAGEMENT
UBS's Asset and Liability Management processes are designed to manage all
balance-sheet related risks on a co-ordinated Group-wide basis. Group Treasury
is responsible for the management of these risks so that the financial resources
of the Group are efficiently used.
The primary mission of our asset and liability management activities is to
contribute to the maximization of UBS's shareholder value through the optimal
management of the Group's financial resources. The individual goals of these
processes are:
- - Efficient management and control of the Group's non-trading interest rate and
foreign exchange exposures.
- - Sustainable and cost-efficient funding of the Group's balance sheet.
- - Optimal liquidity management in order to generate cash when required.
- - Efficient management of capital, while maintaining strategic flexibility,
sound capitalization and strong ratings.
- - Compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Group Treasury is governed by the Group's Risk Management and Control
Principles, with its own specific processes and policies, tailored to the types
of risk it manages: Group liquidity risk, Group funding risk and non-trading
related foreign exchange and interest rate risk.
PRINCIPLES
The Group's approach to interest rate risk management is based on a
comprehensive framework in which only a limited number of business areas are
allowed to actively manage interest rate risk. All non-trading interest rate
risk is transferred, as it is incurred, to either Group Treasury or to UBS
Warburg's Cash and Collateral Trading book (CCT), depending on the maturity and
currency of the underlying transaction.
These two business areas manage these risks centrally, within pre-defined risk
limits, exploiting the Group-wide netting potential. If appropriate, Group
Treasury transfers some of its risk to CCT which, in turn, interacts with the
external market.
These processes aim to immunize the originating business unit from all
interest rate risk, providing them with an interest rate risk-free margin.
UBS's liquidity management ensures that the Group can at all times fulfil its
payment obligations, without compromising its ability to take advantage of
market opportunities as they arise. Liquidity management is based on an
integrated system which encompasses all known cash flows within the Group, and
takes account of the availability of high-grade collateral. The liquidity
position is managed using scenario-based analysis taking stress factors into
consideration.
Group Treasury and CCT operate an integrated collateral management process
which both provides collateral for CCT's securities lending activities and
constitutes a key element of the Group's liquidity management. CCT is able to
generate substantial revenues for the Group and its clients through securities
lending transactions.
Group Treasury co-ordinates all funding activities in order to ensure that the
Group's businesses are funded at the lowest possible costs. It also seeks to
maintain a well diversified portfolio of funding sources and to preserve a
balanced liability structure.
UBS's currency management seeks to shield UBS's equity and expected future
cash flows from adverse currency fluctuations against the Swiss franc.
Currency translation risk management ensures that UBS's equity is always
invested in Swiss francs, while currency transaction risk management proactively
hedges recognized future foreign currency exposures against the Swiss franc. The
hedging process is centered on the use of a cost-efficient option strategy,
designed to retain the upside potential of any favorable currency movements.
UBS's capital management aims to guarantee sound capitalization, strong credit
ratings and compliance with regulatory requirements, while maximizing
shareholder value. UBS's capital needs are constantly analyzed to ensure that
the individual business areas are always supplied with sufficient capital to
meet their anticipated requirements. Where excess capital is identified, UBS is
committed to the innovative use of capital management techniques to return
surplus funds to shareholders.
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INTEREST RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
Interest rate risk is inherent to many of UBS's businesses. Interest rate risks
arise from a variety of factors, including differences in the timing between the
contractual maturity or repricing of assets, liabilities and derivative
instruments. Net interest income is affected by changes in market interest
rates, because the repricing characteristics of loans and other interest earning
assets do not necessarily match those of deposits, other borrowings and capital.
In the case of floating rate assets and liabilities, UBS is also exposed to
basis risk, which is the difference in repricing characteristics of the relevant
pairs of floating rate indices, such as the savings rate and six months LIBOR.
In addition, certain products have embedded options that affect their pricing
and their effective maturity.
UBS adopts a comprehensive Group-wide approach to managing interest rate risk,
and allocates the responsibility for managing this risk to a limited number of
business areas. Under this approach, interest rate risk is clearly segregated
into trading and non-trading risk. All interest rate risks arising from
non-trading business activities are captured at the point of business
origination and transferred either to CCT or to the Group Treasury through a
Group-wide transfer pricing mechanism. The risk is then managed centrally either
by Group Treasury or by CCT in accordance with the relevant risk policies and
limits. (The private label banks of UBS Switzerland, while subject to the same
transfer prices, are an exception to this rule, and manage their own interest
rate risk separately.)
INTERNAL HEDGING PROCESS
In the case of client businesses which have no contractual maturity date or
directly marketlinked customer rate, such as savings accounts or current
accounts, the interest rate risk is transferred from the business areas by
pooled transactions to Group Treasury's Bank Book. Since these products
effectively contain embedded options in respect of withdrawal/pre-payment and
rate setting, they cannot be economically hedged by single back-to-back
transactions. Group Treasury therefore manages the inherent interest rate risk
in these products through the establishment of replicating portfolios of
revolving fixed-rate transactions of predefined maturities which approximate the
average cash flow behavior of these positions.
Until the end of 2000, the interest rate risk of long-term Swiss franc
transactions with fixed maturities beyond 1 year was transferred by single
back-to-back transactions from the originating business area to CCT. In this way
the originating business area was immunized from any residual interest rate risk
and thus locked in an interestrate-risk-free margin on these products. Since the
start of 2001 these back-to-back transactions have been carried out with Group
Treasury rather than with CCT. This allows UBS to benefit directly from the
netting potential between these transactions and the replicating portfolios.
Group Treasury then economically hedges all remaining risks (after netting)
through internal transactions with CCT.
Short-term (fixed maturity below 1 year) and non-Swiss franc transactions
continue to be transferred directly into the trading book of CCT.
In addition to the interest rate risk associated with client business, a
significant amount of interest rate risk arises in relation to non-business
balance sheet items, such as in the refinancing of the Group's real estate,
equity investments in associated companies and the investment of UBS's own
equity. The refinancing of real estate and equity investments and the investment
of equity are all strategic decisions which implicitly create nontrading
interest rate exposures. The interest rate risks inherent in these balance sheet
items are managed by Group Treasury by representing them as replicating
portfolios, on the basis of decisions taken by the Group Executive Board as to
the appropriate effective maturities.
All the replicating portfolios in the Bank Book are updated monthly by
replacing maturing tranches with new aggregate tranches which reflect the
changes in the balance sheet over the period. By their nature, the staggered
tranches, making up each replicating portfolio, reduce the volume that must be
economically hedged by the Bank Book at each monthly rollover. Even so, the new
aggregate tranches are of such a size that they cannot be offset instantly. The
Bank Book therefore assumes intra-month interest rate exposure while it executes
the necessary offsetting hedges with CCT. The exposure in the Bank
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INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY OF THE BANK BOOK
Within 1 1 to 3 3 to 12 1 to 5 Over
CHF thousand per basis point month months months years 5 years Total
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CHF (11) 60 239 493 (37) 744
USD 13 58 11 (342) (183) (443)
EUR 0 9 1 82 177 269
GBP 0 0 (36) 270 585 819
JPY 0 0 0 (1) (4) (5)
Others 0 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL 2 127 215 502 538 1,384
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of which equity replicating portfolio
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CHF 28 11 288 7,295 2,981 10,603
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Bank Book without equity replicating portfolio
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TOTAL (26) 116 (73) (6,793) (2,443) (9,219)
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Book therefore tends to fluctuate between monthly rollovers.
Within its risk limits, CCT decides whether the internal hedge transactions
will be offset with the external market or remain in its trading book.
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY OF THE BANK BOOK
The Group Executive Board has approved risk management policies, risk limits and
a control framework for the entire interest rate risk management process,
including the establishment of a Value-at-Risk (VaR) limit for the interest rate
exposure of the Bank Book. The Market Risk Control function monitors the risk in
both CCT and Group Treasury on a daily basis as part of UBS's overall market
risk in order to ensure the integrity of the interest rate risk management
process and its compliance with the defined risk limits.
UBS's approach to managing the interest rate risks in the Bank Book follows
the regulatory framework recently introduced by Swiss Federal Banking Commission
(FBC). In the course of 2000, it became mandatory for all Swiss banks to report
to the Swiss National Bank the interest rate sensitivity of the Bank Book on a
quarterly basis. Additionally, the specific composition of the underlying
replicating portfolios used to manage individual balance sheet items must be
disclosed in order to assist the regulators to identify "outliers" in terms of
interest rate risk profiles - profiles which are not typical of a bank or the
part of its business that is being monitored.
The table above shows the interest rate sensitivity of the Bank Book as at 31
December 2000 measured in terms of the potential impact of a one basis point
(0.01%) parallel rise in interest rates on the market value of each balance
sheet item.
The most significant component of the Bank Book sensitivity stems from the
investment of the Group's equity. At 31 December 2000, the Group's equity was
invested in a portfolio of fixed-rate CHF deposits with an average duration of
2.5 years and a sensitivity of CHF 10.6 million per basis point, in line with
the strategic investment targets set by the Group Executive Board. In order to
ensure that these targets are met, the Group's equity is offset by a liability
position represented as a replicating portfolio reflecting this target bench
mark. The Group's equity is thus automatically invested according to the
strategic targets so as to offset the interest rate risk associated with this
equity replicating portfolio. The interest rate sensitivity of these investments
indicates the extent to which their fair value would be affected by a move in
interest rates. This in turn is directly related to the chosen investment
duration. However, when measured against the offsetting equity replicating
portfolio, the residual interest rate risk is not significant. Moreover, any
reduction in the interest rate sensitivity relating to the investment of UBS's
equity would inevitably require investing at significantly shorter maturities,
which would lead to a higher volatility in the Group's interest earnings.
In addition to the standard sensitivity measure shown above, UBS uses the
following two measures to help monitor the risk inherent in the Bank Book:
- - Net interest income at risk, which is defined as the exposure of the net
interest income
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arising in the Bank Book to an adverse movement in interest rates over the
next twelve months. Since all client business with fixed maturities is "match
funded", the product margins of these transactions are not affected by changes
in interest rates. Therefore only net interest income positions resulting from
replicating portfolios are exposed to market changes. The net interest income
at risk figure estimates the impact of different changes in the level of
interest rates using shock scenarios as well as gradual changes in interest
rates over a period of time. All of the scenarios are compared with a scenario
where current market rates are held constant for the next twelve months.
- - Economic value sensitivity, which is the potential change in market value of
the Bank Book resulting from large changes in interest rates. This estimates
the effect of an immediate interest rate shock on the net position in the Bank
Book.
The net interest income at risk measure on the Bank Book considers such
variables as:
- - Re-pricing characteristics of assets and liabilities.
- - The effect of rate barrier, such as caps and floors, on assets and
liabilities.
- - Maturity effects of replicating portfolios.
- - Behavior of competitors.
The methodology is designed to highlight the effects of market changes in
interest rates on existing balance sheet positions; it ignores future changes in
the asset and liability mix and therefore it is not, by itself, a predictor of
future net interest income.
Both measures are based on the Bank Book's interest rate position excluding
the liability position relating to the "equity replicating portfolio".
The two methodologies provide different measures of the level of interest rate
risk. The economic value sensitivity measure provides a longer-term view, since
this considers the present value of all future cash flows generated from the
existing balance sheet positions. The net interest income at risk measure
provides a shorter-term view, as it considers the repricing effect from all
maturing positions over the next twelve months. The table below shows the change
in risk under both measures between 31 December 1999 and 31 December 2000.
Among various scenarios that have been analyzed, the net interest income at
risk figure shown is the worst case and relates to an interest rate shock
(parallel shift) of -200 basis points. At 31 December 1999, the difference to
the constant market rate scenario represented -5.6% of the year's total net
interest income and -3.0% at 31 December 2000. In this extreme scenario the
largest part of the decrease would occur due to lower margins on deposit
accounts and lower returns on the investment of the Group's equity.
The economic value sensitivity shows the effect of a 100 basis point adverse
interest rate shock, implying that UBS had an exposure of CHF -555 million to
that degree of rising rates at 31 December 1999 and CHF -908 million at 31
December 2000.
The substantial increase in the economic value sensitivity in the course of
2000 was primarily due to the decision to lengthen the duration of the Group's
equity investment. The other main contribution to the increase resulted from the
USD refinancing of the PaineWebber acquisition, which lead to a negative
sensitivity to USD rates.
OTHER EFFECTS OF INTEREST RATE CHANGES ON
UBS'S PROFITABILITY
Neither of these two methodologies gives a complete picture of the effect of
interest rate changes on the Group's revenues and costs. In principle, higher
rates give UBS opportunities to improve loan pricing and deposit margins. Income
from invested equity also increases, particularly where the yield curve is
steep, al-
CHANGE IN RISK UNDER TWO METHODOLOGIES
For the year ended
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CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Net interest income at risk (247) (355) (265)
Economic value sensitivity (908) (555) (493)
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though as it is mostly invested long term the average rate only rises slowly.
However, rising interest rates also cost the Group money, through the cost of
funding its trading portfo-
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lios, especially if the yield curve is inverted. Loan demand may also reduce and
deterioration in credit quality is likely, especially if rates rise towards the
end of the yield cycle. At the same time, increased rates may reduce the
prospects for growth in equity markets, leading to lower net new money and lower
transaction volumes, both of which would impact our fee income. Furthermore,
changes in rates in different currencies have stronger or weaker effects on
different aspects of the overall picture - trading related revenues are more
exposed to changes in USD rates, but loans and deposit margins to changes in CHF
rates.
A similarly complicated picture would apply to a reduction in interest rates.
So, although the sensitivity of UBS's income to changes in the rates applied to
its current balance sheet positions gives some indication of interest rate risk,
the overall effect of a change in interest rates on the whole of the Group's
business is much harder to model. It will partly depend on other factors, such
as the shape of the yield curve, the position in the credit cycle and market
perceptions of the progress of key economies.
LIQUIDITY AND FUNDING MANAGEMENT
The Group Executive Board (GEB) has approved a policy which establishes the core
principles for liquidity management and has defined an appropriate contingency
plan. A first set of principles relates to the establishment of liquidity risk
limits (for example a net overnight funding limit). The risk limits are set by
the GEB and monitored by the Group Treasury Committee which is chaired by the
Group Treasurer and meets on a monthly basis to assess the Group's liquidity
exposure. A second set of principles concentrates on liquidity crisis management
for which detailed contingency plans have been developed. Regional committees
constantly monitor the markets in which UBS operates for potential threats and
regularly report their findings to the GTC. In the event of a liquidity crisis
regional crisis task forces will perform all necessary contingency actions under
the direction of senior management.
The liquidity management process is undertaken jointly by Group Treasury and
CCT. Group Treasury's function is to establish a comprehensive framework of
policies and risk limits, while CCT undertakes operational cash and collateral
management transactions within the established parameters. UBS's centralized
cash and collateral management structure permits a tight control on both its
global cash position and the stock of highly liquid and rediscountable
securities.
LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT APPROACH
UBS's approach to liquidity management seeks to ensure that the Group will
always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, without
compromising its ability to respond quickly to strategic market opportunities.
UBS's centralized approach to liquidity management encompasses the entire
network of branches and all subsidiaries and ensures that the liquidity position
is more than adequate to cover short-term liabilities at all times. UBS's
liquidity management is based on an integrated framework that incorporates an
assessment of all known cash flows within the Group and the availability of
high-grade collateral, which could be used to secure additional funding if
required. The liquidity position is prudently managed under a variety of
potential scenarios, taking stress factors into due consideration. The range of
scenarios analyzed encompasses both normal market conditions and stressed
conditions, including both bank-specific and general market crises. For each
scenario considered, the short-term liquidity position arising out of nontrading
activities is determined by matching liabilities running off against maturing
assets repaid. This gap is then augmented by that of the trading book by
ascertaining the value of assets which could be liquidated as compared to the
liabilities which would have to be repaid. Here, due account is also taken of
UBS's large stock of high-quality collateral.
BENEFITS OF CENTRALIZATION
Being a globally integrated financial services firm, UBS's range of business
activities naturally generate asset and liability portfolios which are highly
diversified with respect to market, product and currency. This lowers UBS's
exposure to individual funding sources, and also provides a broader range of
investment opportunities, which in turn reduces liquidity risk. The centralized
approach to liquidity management adopted at UBS allows
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these advantages to be exploited. Group Treasury is, furthermore, instrumental
in implementing an integrated collateral management process on a Group-wide
basis to ensure that the large, high-quality pool of collateral gathered across
the Group is made accessible to UBS Warburg's CCT activities. Through securities
lending transactions, CCT creates additional revenues for both UBS Group and its
clients. These activities also generate substantial funding on a secured basis
and provide an additional liquidity cushion which could be crucial in crisis
situations.
FUNDING MANAGEMENT APPROACH
UBS's funding strategy seeks to ensure that business activities are funded at
the lowest possible cost. With a broad diversification of funding sources (by
market, product and currency), UBS maintains a well-balanced portfolio of
liabilities which generates a stable flow of financing and additionally provides
protection in the event of market disruptions. In this context UBS's strong
domestic retail business is a very valuable, cost efficient and reliable source
of funding. Through the establishment of short, medium and long-term funding
programs in Europe, in the US and in Asia, UBS can raise funds globally in a
very efficient manner and minimize its dependence on any particular source of
funding.
DEVELOPMENT DURING 2000
In the course of 2000, UBS's long-term debt portfolio has decreased from CHF
56.3 billion at 31 December 1999 to CHF 54.9 billion at 31 December 2000 as
maturing issues were not fully replaced. The maturity profile of the long-term
debt portfolio is well balanced with a slight bias towards shorter-term
maturities. See note 21 to the Financial Statements in UBS's Financial Report
2000 for further information concerning long-term debt.
CURRENCY MANAGEMENT
UBS reports its results in Swiss francs (CHF), the currency of the country in
which it is incorporated. UBS's corporate currency management activities are
designed to protect the Group's equity and expected future foreign currency cash
flows from adverse currency movements against the Swiss franc, while preserving
the option of exploiting any market opportunities which may arise. While
managing this risk the following overarching principles are adhered to
- - Equity must be invested in Swiss francs.
- - Currency management processes must be designed to minimize exposures against
the Swiss franc.
- - Core currency exposures must be actively managed to protect them against
adverse currency movements.
TRANSLATION (BALANCE SHEET) CURRENCY RISK
UBS aims to maintain the flexibility to allow foreign assets (a business unit or
a non-financial asset) to be divested at any time without adverse currency
impacts. Foreign currency assets are therefore match funded in the relevant
currency. The match-funding principle is also applied to the financing of
foreign investments, including foreign equity investments. This strategy,
together with the repatriation into Swiss francs of foreign currency dividends
and capital, ensures that the Group's equity is always fully invested in Swiss
francs.
TRANSACTION (REVENUES/COSTS) CURRENCY RISK
From 1 January 2001, a new process has been implemented to improve and
streamline the process of transforming foreign currency results into Swiss
francs, creating greater transparency for the currency risk management,
budgeting and performance measurement processes.
The new process involves the regular conversion of each month's profits or
losses from the original transaction currencies directly into Swiss francs at
month end instead of the previous, annual, two-step process initially involving
a conversion into the local reporting currency and only then into Swiss francs.
Foreign currency exposures will be translated into Swiss francs at prevailing
month end foreign exchange rates rather than at the yearly average rates
previously used. The benefits of the new transaction currency risk management
process are
- - the monthly sell-down into Swiss francs will reduce volatility in the Group's
earnings due to currency fluctuations;
- - the visibility of the break-down into the underlying original transaction
currencies enables UBS to more effectively manage the
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currency exposures inherent in the Group's cost and revenue flows;
- - the foreign exchange rates used in the financial accounts will be the same as
those used in management accounting.
While the new process will reduce the susceptibility of annual earnings to
adverse currency movements, it will not completely immunize the Group against
them. Group Treasury will therefore proactively hedge significant currency
exposures (mainly USD, EUR and GBP), in accordance with the instructions of the
Group Executive Board and subject to the VaR limit which has been established
for this risk. Hedging strategies employed include a cost-efficient option
strategy, providing a safety net against unfavorable currency fluctuations while
preserving the upside potential.
PROCESS IN USE DURING 2000
The transaction currency risk management process in use during 2000 was designed
to protect the budgeted annual foreign currency net profits against adverse
currency movements during the year. Foreign currency net profits in each
currency were actively managed by Group Treasury on behalf of the Group. The
non-trading foreign currency exposures were mainly hedged with foreign exchange
forward contracts, although foreign exchange options were also used,
particularly where there was a measure of uncertainty about the magnitude of the
underlying income. During the year, actual results were continuously monitored,
and major budget deviations were communicated to Group Treasury for potential
additional hedge transactions.
The table below summarizes the VaR usage in relation to transaction currency
risk in the course of 2000.
The net position of the budgeted net profits and the corresponding hedges is
the basis for the VaR calculation on Group Treasury's non-trading currency
position.
The principal contributors to non-trading currency exposure are operations in
the UK and the US. In general under this previous process, the VaR position was
highest at the beginning of the year when the budgeted net profits were
transferred to Group Treasury and was gradually reduced during the year,
depending on the exact hedge strategy being used. The underlying policy was to
keep the VaR of the non-trading currency position as low as practicable.
Non-trading currency risk VaR exposure in 2001 is expected to be lower, thanks
to the new currency management process.
NON-TRADING CURRENCY RISK VAR
Last value
CHF million Minimum Maximum Average of period
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1999 1.4 77.8 37.1 59.7
2000 11.6 113.4 33.7 12.7
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CAPITAL ADEQUACY
CHF MILLION, EXCEPT RATIOS 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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BIS Tier 1 capital 31,892 28,952 28,220
BIS Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital 42,860 39,682 40,306
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BIS Tier 1 capital ratio (%) 11.7 10.6 9.3
BIS Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital ratio (%) 15.7 14.5 13.2
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Balance sheet assets 223,528 214,012 237,042
Off balance sheet and other positions 39,002 48,282 50,659
Market risk positions 10,760 10,813 16,018
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Total BIS risk-weighted assets 273,290 273,107 303,719
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CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Capital management is undertaken by Group Treasury as an integral part of the
Group's asset and liability management function. UBS's overall capital needs are
continually reviewed to ensure that our capital base can appropriately support
the anticipated needs of
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business units as well as regulatory capital requirements.
As the table above shows, UBS is very well capitalized. In the course of 2000,
the BIS Tier 1 ratio increased from 10.6% at 31 December 1999 to 11.7% at 31
December 2000. This improvement was possible despite the merger with PaineWebber
thanks to the increase in retained earnings and the issuance of new equity and
hybrid capital (a share capital increase of 12 million new shares to help fund
the PaineWebber merger and the issuance of USD 1.5 billion Trust Preferred
Securities) and a substantial decrease from UBS's in risk-weighted assets
excluding the effect of adding PaineWebber business.
The table above shows the key capital figures and ratios as of 31 December
2000 and 31 December 1999.
The ratios measure capital adequacy by comparing UBS's eligible capital with
its risk-weighted assets, which include balance sheet assets, net positions in
securities not held in the trading portfolio, off-balance sheet transactions
converted into their credit equivalents and market risk positions at a weighted
amount to reflect their relative risk.
The calculation of capital requirements applicable to UBS under Swiss Federal
Banking Commission regulations differs in certain respects from the calculation
under the BIS guidelines. Most importantly
- - where the BIS currently does not apply risk weightings above 100% to any asset
category, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission applies risk weightings of
greater than 100% to certain kinds of assets (for example real estate, bank
premises, other fixed assets, equity securities and unconsolidated equity
investments);
- - where the BIS guidelines apply 20% risk weighting to obligations of OECD
banks, the Swiss Federal Banking Commission's regulations apply risk
weightings of 25% to 75% (depending on maturities) to debts from OECD banks.
As a result of these differences, UBS's risk-weighted assets are higher, and its
ratios of total capital and Tier 1 capital are lower when calculated under the
Swiss Federal Banking Commission regulations as compared to BIS guidelines.
Nevertheless, UBS and its predecessor banks have always had total capital and
Tier 1 capital in excess of the minimum requirements of both the BIS and the
Swiss Federal Banking Commission, since the regulations and guidelines were
first implemented in 1988.
INITIATIVES IN 2000
UBS's capital management is primarily driven by shareholder value
considerations, respecting the need to maintain strategic flexibility, sound
capitalization and strong ratings. During the course of 2000 several major
measures were taken to achieve these goals.
Share buy back and cancellation
In view of the continuous increase of capital from retained earnings experienced
during 1999, the Group introduced a share buy-back program in January 2000, in
order to reduce the number of issued shares and enhance earnings per share. The
program ran until June 2000, during which time a total of 18.4 million shares
were repurchased at an average price of CHF 217, representing a total
expenditure of CHF 4 billion and repurchase of about 4.3% of shares outstanding.
These shares will be cancelled in July 2001, following the approval of
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2001.
Stock Split
At the Annual General Meeting in April 2000, shareholders approved a 2-for-1
stock split, effective 8 May 2000, reducing the par value of the share to the
minimum of CHF 10 then permissible under Swiss law. The motivation behind the
split was that, in absolute terms, the UBS share was of relatively high value
per share compared to stocks of other European, and particularly US financial
services providers.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing
On 16 May 2000 our shares were listed on the NYSE in the form of global
registered shares creating one global share traded in Zurich, New York and
Tokyo. As the first Swiss company to list a global share in New York, UBS
contributed to a significant enhancement in clearing and settlement
infrastructure, most notably the creation of a link between the US and Swiss
securities depositories to facilitate cross-border settlement.
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EQUITY FUNDING OF THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
UBS merged with Paine Webber Group Inc. on 3 November 2000. Half of the
consideration was paid in UBS shares, requiring a total of 41 million shares.
At an extraordinary general meeting on 7 September 2000, UBS shareholders
approved the creation of 38 million new shares in the form of authorized capital
for the merger with PaineWebber and 17 million new shares in the form of
conditional capital for PaineWebber options outstanding beyond the merger date.
In order to minimize the dilutive effects of the merger to existing
shareholders, UBS issued only 12 million new shares from authorized capital on
the completion date. 7 million shares were re-issued out of the Group's Treasury
holdings and 22 million shares were borrowed.
On 6 November 2000 a new share buy-back program was launched, which ran until
2 March 2001. Unlike the program which ran in the first half of 2000 it was not
designed to result in cancellation of the repurchased shares. 22 million shares
were purchased under this program between November 2000 and January 2001, at an
average price of CHF 262, and used to repay the shares borrowed to pay the
PaineWebber merger consideration. The remaining 8 million shares purchased under
this program will primarily be used to cover the requirements of UBS's employee
share schemes.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR 2001
NEW SECOND-LINE BUY-BACK PROGRAM
Given its continuing strong capital generation, UBS intends again to repurchase
shares for capital reduction purposes under a "second-line" buyback program,
aimed at institutional investors, allowing tax efficient cancellation of shares.
This new second-line program becomes available from 5 March 2001 and may run
until 5 March 2002. A maximum of CHF 5 billion worth of shares may be
repurchased under the program. These shares will be cancelled following approval
by the Annual General Meeting in April 2002.
[Share Buy-back and Tier 1 Ratio Graphic]
SHARE SPLIT AND DISTRIBUTION BY PAR VALUE REDUCTION
The minimum par value allowed under law for a Swiss share is CHF 10. The share
split that UBS implemented in May last year brought the par value of its share
down to this level, removing any further opportunity to split the share.
Under new regulations, which are currently passing through the Swiss
legislative process and are expected to become effective on 1 May 2001, the
minimum par value is expected to be reduced to CHF 0.01. UBS intends to utilize
this change to lower the market price per share to a level more in line with
that of its global peer group, and to make a tax efficient payment to its
shareholders in the form of a reduction in the nominal value of its shares.
If shareholder approval is granted, a distribution of CHF 1.60, in respect of
the fourth quarter 2000, will be paid in the form of a par value reduction. This
is treated in Switzerland as a return of capital to shareholders, not as income,
and is therefore tax efficient for shareholders who pay tax in Switzerland. The
par value reduction also has advantages for shareholders outside Switzerland, as
no Swiss withholding tax is payable on it. Holders outside of Switzerland should
consult their tax advisors in determining the tax implications in their country.
The distribution will reduce the par value of the share to CHF 8.40. UBS will
then split its share 3 for 1, resulting in a new par value of CHF 2.80 per
share.
Because of the legal and regulatory processes involved, the par value
reduction is expected to take place on 16 July 2001, for
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payment on 18 July 2001 to holders of record on 13 July 2001 if the relevant
legislation has come into force. The share split will also be implemented on 16
July 2001.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO PAR VALUE
CHF
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PAR VALUE AT 01.01.01 10.0
Proposed distribution in the form of par value reduction 1.6
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New par value 8.4
Proposed stock split 3 FOR 1
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NEW PER VALUE AFTER PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION AND STOCK SPLIT 2.8
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CORPORATE ORGANIZATION
UBS is committed to meeting the highest international standards of corporate
governance in its organizational structure. Corporate and executive bodies are
organized in line with the leading codes of best practice.
CORPORATE ORGANIZATION
UBS's organizational structure, based on two separate boards having different
functions and responsibilities, guarantees clear controls and a balance between
the Board of Directors (Board) and the Group Executive Board (GEB).
The functions of Chairman of the Board of Directors (Chairman) and President
of the Group Executive Board (President) are conferred on two different people,
guaranteeing separation of powers.
ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES
The shareholders elect each member of the Board. The Board appoints the
Chairman, the Vice Chairmen and the members of the various Board committees from
among the elected Board members. It also appoints the President and members of
the GEB and the Group Managing Board (GMB).
The Board is the highest corporate body with responsibility for the ultimate
direction and strategy of the company and the appointment and supervision of its
executive management. A large majority of the Board members are non-executive
and fully independent. The Chairman and at least one Vice Chairman have
executive roles and assume supervisory and leadership responsibilities for
matters including strategy, risk supervision, compensation principles and
succession planning.
The GEB has executive management responsibility for the company. Together with
the Chairman's Office it assumes overall responsibility for the development of
UBS's strategies. It is responsible for the implementation and results of those
strategies. Its membership includes the CEOs of the Business Groups, who are
accountable to the President for the financial results and management of their
Business Groups. The President and the GEB are accountable to the Chairman and
his Board for the Group results, and the Board in turn is accountable to
shareholders.
In order to ensure that the Board and GEB are independent of each other, no
member of one board may also be a member of the other.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
As at 31 December 2000, the Board consisted of eight Directors (see list on page
81). Alex Krauer, Chairman since 1998, and Andreas Reinhart will step down from
their functions at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), to be held
on 26 April 2001. The Board will propose to the AGM that Marcel Ospel, currently
Group Chief Executive Officer, be elected to the Board, and has decided to then
appoint Marcel Ospel as its Chairman. In order to reflect UBS's global reach at
board level, the AGM will also be asked to elect three new non-Swiss Directors:
Sir Peter Davis (born 1941), CEO of Sainsbury plc, London; Johannes Antonie de
Gier (1944), former Chairman and CEO of Warburg Dillon Read (now UBS Warburg),
London; Lawrence Allen Weinbach (1940), Chairman and CEO of Unisys Corporation,
New York.
The Board is organized as follows:
The Chairman operates a Chairman's Office, including the Vice-Chairmen, which
meets regularly with the President and his appointees from the GEB to address
fundamental issues for the Group, such as overall strategy, mid-term financial
and business planning, mid-term succession plans, global compensation
principles, and the risk profile of the Group. The Chairman's Office assumes
special authority in the credit approval process. It also acts as the Audit
Supervisory Board, with responsibility for the supervision of Group Internal
Audit, and as the Nomination Committee.
Following the 2001 AGM, a separate Compensation Committee will be appointed,
mainly from among the non-executive directors. It will have responsibility for
setting the global compensation policy of the organization and for determining
the individual compensation and bonus for the members of the Chairman's Office,
GEB and GMB.
The Board appoints an Audit Committee from among its non-executive members.
The Audit Committee meets at least three times a year to oversee the performance
of the external Group and Statutory Auditors. It also monitors interaction
between Group Internal Audit and the external auditors. All three
members - Peter Bockli as Chairman, Rolf Meyer and Andreas Reinhart - are fully
independent from UBS. They are financially literate and familiar with the
accounting practices of international financial services groups. The Audit
Committee does not itself perform audits, but supervises the auditing work done
by internal and external auditors. Its primary responsibility is thereby to
review the organization and efficiency of internal control
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procedures and the financial reporting process.
Following the 2001 AGM, the Board will appoint a Corporate Responsibility
Committee, composed of Board, GEB and GMB members. The Committee will be
responsible for corporate social responsibility issues, for supervision of the
Group's adherence to relevant international standards, and for appropriate
associated reporting.
THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
From 1 January 2001, the Group Executive Board (GEB) consisted of eight members
(see list on page 83). Joseph J. Grano joined the GEB on 1 January 2001,
following UBS's merger with PaineWebber. Marcel Ospel, Chief Executive Officer,
will step down from his function after the 2001 AGM when he is to be proposed
for election to the Board. Luqman Arnold, currently Chief Financial Officer,
will assume the role of President of the GEB.
The GEB appoints the following major committees:
The Group Governance Committee is responsible for the co-ordination of the
Group's interface with central banks and regulators, and for minimizing the
Group's reputation risks.
The Group Finance Committee is responsible for co-ordinating the Group's
accounting, risk management and control, treasury and financial communication
processes, aiming for the long-term maximization of shareholder value. The Group
Finance Committee includes the chairmen of the associated functional committees:
Group Risk Committee, Group Controlling Committee, and Group Treasury Committee.
The Group Communications and Marketing Committee ensures that communication to
all stakeholders, internally and externally, is transparent, accurate, concise,
timely and consistent.
The Group Human Resources Committee has responsibility for the definition of
human resources policies and standards which contribute to the identification,
recruitment, development and retention of high-caliber staff.
The Group IT Committee ensures Groupwide coordination of policies and
standards in the information technology area.
THE GROUP MANAGING BOARD
As of 1 March 2001 the Group Managing Board (GMB) had 30 members all of whom
hold high-level functions in the business groups, or the Corporate Center (see
list on page 85).
The GMB, is regularly informed of important decisions, and meets physically at
least once a year to discuss fundamental Group issues.
AUDIT
GROUP INTERNAL AUDIT
To guarantee full independence, the head of Group Internal Audit - Walter
Sturzinger until 31 December 2000, Markus Ronner from 1 January 2001 - reports
directly to the Chairman of the Board.
With 240 professionals worldwide, Group Internal Audit provides an independent
review of the effectiveness of the system of internal controls and compliance
with key rules and regulations. All key issues raised by Group Internal Audit
are communicated to the management responsible, to the President and to the
Chairman's Office via formal Audit Reports. The Audit Supervisory Board and the
Audit Committee of the Board are regularly informed of important findings.
Extensive coordination and close cooperation with the external auditors
enhances the efficiency of Group Internal Audit's work.
EXTERNAL AUDITORS
Ernst & Young Ltd., Basel, have been assigned the mandate of global auditors for
the UBS Group. They assume all auditing functions according to laws, regulatory
requests, and the UBS Articles of Association (see also paragraph on Relations
with Regulators). Ernst & Young Ltd. meets all independence requirements
established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As part of its
audit process, Ernst & Young Ltd. informs the Audit Committee of the measures it
takes to ensure its and its employees' independence from UBS, and outlines the
nonaudit services which it delivers to UBS.
At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 September 2000, UBS shareholders
appointed Deloitte & Touche Experta AG, Basel, as Special auditors according to
Article 31 paragraph 3 of the UBS Articles of Associa-
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tion. The Special auditors provided an audit opinion in respect of the details
of the capital increase required for the PaineWebber transaction, independently
from the normal auditors.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION PRINCIPLES
OVERALL PHILOSOPHY
UBS operates in extremely competitive labor markets around the world.
Accordingly, it seeks to attract, retain, motivate and develop highly qualified
employees at all levels. In particular, it is critical to achieve this for
positions where performance is most important to the UBS's overall success. UBS
is prepared to provide superior compensation opportunities in return for
superior performance, and has developed the measurement systems and decision
processes necessary to ensure that pay is tied directly to performance.
Individual performance is measured on the basis of business area, Business
Group, or Groupwide results, as appropriate to a particular executive's
responsibilities. In assessing performance, the Group considers both
quantitative and qualitative factors. It also makes a balanced assessment of
both current results and key performance indicators - longer-term value drivers
crucial to the Group's ability to deliver future performance and growth. This
assessment is closely linked to the value-based management process which UBS is
now implementing.
In conducting its assessments of executive performance, UBS reviews changes to
its overall performance and the performance of its business units over time,
against specifically established performance targets, and against the
performance of our competitors, to the extent that such data are available.
COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION
Compensation of senior executives consists of base salary and discretionary
(performance-based) bonus, a significant portion of which is paid in the form of
forfeitable restricted stock and employee stock option grants. Annual
examination of competitors' pay practices is conducted to ensure that UBS's
compensation policies and practices continue to support the objectives of
attracting outstanding new executives, and motivating and retaining valuable
employees.
Bonuses are discretionary, and generally represent a substantial portion of
total compensation for UBS's senior management.
SHARE OWNERSHIP COMMITMENT
It is UBS's long-standing policy to strongly encourage significant levels of
stock ownership among its senior management, aligning the interests of
management closely with those of our shareholders. Share ownership is encouraged
in the following ways:
- - A significant portion of each senior executive's annual performance-based
compensation is delivered in the form of UBS shares or employee stock options,
on a mandatory basis.
- - Additional incentives are provided for senior managers who voluntarily elect
to take an even greater portion of their annual performance-based compensation
in the form of shares or employee stock options.
- - Below the senior executive level, significant numbers of employees are
required to take a significant portion of their annual performance-based
compensation in the form of shares, employee stock options, or other UBS
equity-linked vehicles. Additionally, they are provided with opportunities to
own stock through various programs.
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DIRECTORS AND
OFFICERS OF UBS
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Each member of the Board is elected at the Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders for a four-year term. The initial term of office for each Director
is, however, fixed in such a way as to ensure that about a quarter of all the
members have to be newly elected or reelected every year.
The table below shows information about the Board of Directors as at
31 December 2000.
Expiration of
Year of initial current term
Name and business address Position held appointment of office
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ALEX KRAUER CHAIRMAN 1998 2002(1)
UBS AG MEMBER OF THE AUDIT SUPERVISORY BOARD
Bahnhofstrasse 45
CH-8098 Zurich
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ALBERTO TOGNI VICE CHAIRMAN 1998 2001
UBS AG CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT SUPERVISORY BOARD
Bahnhofstrasse 45
CH-8098 Zurich
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MARKUS KUNDIG VICE CHAIRMAN 1998 2002
Bundesplatz 10 MEMBER OF THE AUDIT SUPERVISORY BOARD
CH-6304 Zug
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PETER BOCKLI CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 1998 2003
Bockli Bodmer & Partners
St. Jakobs-Strasse 41
P.O. Box 2348
CH-4002 Basel
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ROLF A. MEYER MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 1998 2003
Heiniweidstrasse 18
CH-8806 Bach
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HANS PETER MING BOARD MEMBER 1998 2004
Sika Finanz AG
Wiesenstrasse 7
CH-8008 Zurich
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ANDREAS REINHART MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE 1998 2004(1)
Volkart Brothers Holding Ltd.
P.O. Box 343
CH-8401 Winterthur
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ERIC HONEGGER BOARD MEMBER 1999 2003
SAirGroup
CH-8058 Zurich-Airport
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(1) Alex Krauer and Andreas Reinhart will step down from their functions at
the Annual General Meeting in April 2001.
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Alex Krauer, Chairman of the Board of Directors since 1998, joined the Board
of Directors of Swiss Bank Corporation in 1988. In 1994, he became First Vice
Chairman of Swiss Bank Corporation, and following the merger between Swiss Bank
Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland was named Vice Chairman of UBS AG in
1998. Mr. Krauer previously held various management functions in Ciba Ltd. and
subsequently Ciba-Geigy Ltd. He was Chairman and CEO of Ciba-Geigy Ltd. from
1987 to 1996, and after the merger between Ciba-Geigy Ltd. and Sandoz Ltd.
Chairman of Novartis Inc. from 1996 to 1999. He also served as a member of the
Boards of Directors of Baloise Holding from 1980 to 1999 and of Chiron
Corporation from 1995 to 1999. Mr. Krauer was born on 3 June 1931.
Alberto Togni, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, has been with UBS and
SBC since 1959. From 1994 to 1997 he was Chief Risk Officer and a member of the
Group Executive Committee of Swiss Bank Corporation. He previously held various
functions in the Commercial division, becoming its head in 1993. In 1987 he was
named General Manager and member of the Executive Board. Prior to that, he
assumed different management roles in Zurich, New York, Tokyo and as
representative for the Middle East in Beirut. Mr. Togni serves as a director of
Unilever (Schweiz) AG, Zurich; Thomson Multimedia Ltd., Zurich; and Swiss
National Bank, Zurich. Mr. Togni was born on 30 October 1938.
Markus Kundig, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, is also the Chairman
of the Board of Directors of LZ Medien Holding AG and the Vice Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Clariant. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of
Metro International AG, Merck AG and Pelikan Holding AG. Until 1999, Mr. Kundig
was the proprietor of Kundig Printers Ltd. Mr. Kundig was born on 12 October
1931.
Peter Bockli, Chairman of the Audit Committee, is a partner in the law office
of Bockli Bodmer & Partners and a part-time professor of tax and business law at
the University of Basel. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of Nestle
S.A., and Firmenich. In addition, he is the Vice Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Manufacture des Montres Rolex S.A. Mr. Bockli was born on 7 May
1936.
Rolf A. Meyer, a member of the Audit Committee, was until recently Chairman
and CEO of Ciba Specialty Chemicals. He is now a consultant and is also a member
of the Board of Siber Hegner AG. Mr. Meyer was born on 31 October 1943.
Hans Peter Ming, a member of the Board, is the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Sika Finanz AG. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of
Swiss Steel and sits on the Board of the Swiss Society of Chemical Industries.
Mr. Ming was born on 12 October 1938.
Andreas Reinhart, a member of the Audit Committee, is proprietor and Chairman
of Volkart Group and a member of the Board of Directors of Volkart Foundation
and Volkart Vision. He is Chairman of SAM Sustainability Group and of
Non-Violence Project AG. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Scalo
Publishers. Mr. Reinhart was born on 24 December 1944.
Eric Honegger, a member of the Board, is the Chairman of the Board of
Directors of SAirGroup. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Neue Zurcher Zeitung. Before joining SAirGroup Mr. Honegger was a member of the
Zurich Government. Mr. Honegger was born on 29 April 1946.
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THE GROUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
The table below shows the membership of the Group Executive Board at 1 January
2001, following the appointment to the board of Joseph J. Grano.
Year of initial
Name Position held appointment
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MARCEL OSPEL PRESIDENT AND GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1998
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LUQMAN ARNOLD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 1999
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GEORGES GAGNEBIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UBS PRIVATE BANKING 2000
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JOSEPH J. GRANO JR. PRESIDENT AND CEO, UBS PAINEWEBBER 2001
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MARKUS GRANZIOL CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UBS WARBURG 1999
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STEPHAN HAERINGER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UBS SWITZERLANDS 1998
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PIERRE DE WECK CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UBS CAPITAL 1998
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PETER A. WUFFLI CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT 1998
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The business address of all members of the Group Executive Board is UBS AG,
Bahnhofstrasse 45, Zurich, Switzerland.
Marcel Ospel, Group Chief Executive Officer, was the President and Group Chief
Executive Officer of Swiss Bank Corporation (SBC), from 1996 to 1998. He was
made CEO of SBC Warburg in 1995, having been a member of the Executive Board of
SBC since 1990. From 1987 to 1990, he was in charge of Securities Trading and
Sales at SBC. From 1984 to 1987 Mr. Ospel was Managing Director with Merrill
Lynch Capital Markets; and from 1980 to 1984, he worked at SBC London and New
York in the Capital Markets division. He began his career at Swiss Bank
Corporation in the Central Planning and Marketing Division in 1977. Mr. Ospel
was born on 8 February 1950.
Luqman Arnold previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Warburg Dillon
Read. Mr. Arnold joined SBC Warburg in 1996 as Chairman of the Asia/Pacific
division and was later named Chief Executive Officer of the successor
organization in Asia/Pacific. From 1993 to 1996 he was employed by Banque
Paribas and was appointed to the Executive and Management Committees. Between
1983 and 1992 Mr. Arnold held various senior management positions at Credit
Suisse First Boston. From 1973 to 1983 he worked at Manufacturers Hanover
Corporation and at First National Bank in Dallas. Mr. Arnold was born on 16
April 1950.
Georges Gagnebin is the CEO of the Private Banking unit of UBS Switzerland.
Before holding this function, he was the Head of the International Clients
Europe, Middle East & Africa business area in the Private Banking division. In
1994, he was named General Manager and Member of the SBC Group Executive Board,
and in 1992, he became Deputy General Manager and a Member of the Executive
Board. Between 1987 and 1992, he served as Head of Finance & Investment at SBC
in Berne and Lausanne. In 1982, he was named Head of the Finance & Investment
unit of SBC in Berne. Mr. Gagnebin began his career in 1969 at SBC in Berne. Mr.
Gagnebin was born on 3 March 1946.
Joseph J. Grano, Jr., President and CEO of UBS PaineWebber, joined the UBS AG
Group Executive Board on 1 January 2001. In 1994, he was named President of
PaineWebber Inc. He joined PaineWebber in 1988 as President of Retail Sales and
Marketing. Before working for PaineWebber, Mr. Grano was with Merrill Lynch for
16 years holding various senior management positions including director of
National Sales for Merrill Lynch Consumer Markets. Prior to joining Merrill
Lynch in 1972, Mr. Grano served in the US Special Forces. Mr. Grano was born on
7 March 1948.
Markus Granziol, Chairman and CEO of UBS Warburg, served from 1998 to 1999 as
Global Head Equities and Fixed Income at Warburg Dillon Read and was a member of
the Group Managing Board. From 1996 to
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1998, he was General Manager and member of the SBC Group Executive Board.
Between 1995 and 1996 he served with SBC Warburg as the Joint Global Head of
Equities. In 1994, he became Global Head of Equities at SBC in Hong Kong. Mr.
Granziol joined SBC in 1987 as Head of the Securities Department at SBC in
Zurich. Prior to that, he was Chief of Staff at the Swiss National Bank, and was
also lecturer in macroeconomics and financial theory at the University of
Zurich. Mr. Granziol was born on 21 January 1952.
Stephan Haeringer, CEO of UBS Switzerland and of its Private and Corporate
Clients business unit, has held several positions with UBS during the last three
decades. From 1996 to 1998, he was Chief Executive Officer Region Switzerland.
From 1991 to 1996, he served as Division Head, Private Banking and Institutional
Asset Management. In 1991, he was appointed member of the Group Executive Board,
and in 1987 he became Executive Vice President and served as Head of the
Financial division. During the years 1967 to 1988, Mr. Haeringer assumed various
management roles within the areas of Investment Counseling, Specialized
Investments, Portfolio Management, Securities Administration and Collateral
Loans. Mr. Haeringer was born on 6 December 1946.
Pierre de Weck, CEO of UBS Capital, has assumed several functions at UBS.
Until 1999, he served as Chief Credit Officer and Head of Private Equity. From
1995 to 1998, he served as a member of the Group Executive Board and Division
Head Corporate and Institutional Finance. In 1994, Mr. de Weck was named
Executive Vice President and member of the Group Executive Board while heading
the Corporate Finance, Primary Markets and Merchant Banking division. Between
1992 and 1994 he was Chief Executive Officer Europe and between 1991 and 1992
Chief Executive Officer North America. In 1987, Mr. de Weck became Branch
Manager in New York. He joined UBS in 1985 as Head of Project Finance in Zurich.
Between 1976 and 1985 he held various positions at Citicorp in Zurich and New
York. Mr. de Weck was born on 15 July 1950.
Peter A. Wuffli is the Chairman and CEO of UBS Asset Management. Most
recently, he was Group Chief Financial Officer of UBS. From 1994 to 1998, he was
the Chief Financial Officer at SBC and a member of SBC's Group Executive
Committee. In 1984, he joined McKinsey & Co as management consultant and in 1990
became a partner of the McKinsey Switzerland senior management. Mr. Wuffli was
born on 26 October 1957.
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GROUP MANAGING BOARD
In addition to the members of the Group Executive Board, the following members
belonged to the Group Managing Board as at 1 March 2001:
Colin Buchan Global Head Equities, UBS Warburg
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Crispian Collins Vice Chairman, UBS Asset Management
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John Costas President and Chief Operating Officer, UBS Warburg
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Arthur Decurtins Head Business Area Asia, UBS Private Banking
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Jeffrey J. Diermeier Chief Investment Officer, UBS Asset Management
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Regina Dolan Chief Administrative Officer, UBS PaineWebber
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Thomas K. Escher Head Business Area IT, UBS Switzerland
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John A. Fraser Head Business Area Asia Pacific, UBS Asset Management
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Robert Gillespie Joint Global Head, Corporate Finance, UBS Warburg
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Jurg Haller Head Business Area Risk Transformation and Capital
Management, UBS Switzerland
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Eugen Haltiner Head Business Area Corporate Clients, UBS Switzerland
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Gabriel Herrera Head Business Area Europe, Middle East and Africa, UBS Asset
Management
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Alan C. Hodson Head of European Equities, UBS Warburg
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Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. Head Business Area Americas, UBS Asset Management
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Donald Marron Chairman UBS Americas
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Urs. B. Rinderknecht Group Mandates
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Alain Robert Head Business Area Individual Clients, UBS Switzerland
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Marcel Rohner Chief Operating Officer, Deputy CEO, UBS Private Banking
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Gian Pietro Rossetti Head Business Area Swiss Clients, UBS Private Banking
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Hugo Schaub Group Controller
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Jean Francis Sierro Head Business Area Resources, UBS Switzerland
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Robert H. Silver Head Operations and Systems, UBS PaineWebber
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J. Richard Sipes Joint Head Business Area Europe, UBS Private Banking
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Clive Standish CEO Asia Pacific, UBS Warburg
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Walter Sturzinger Group Chief Risk Officer
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Marco Suter Group Chief Credit Officer
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Mark B. Sutton Head US Private Clients, UBS PaineWebber
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Rory Tapner Joint Global Head, Corporate Finance, UBS Warburg
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Raoul Weil Joint Head Business Area Europe, UBS Private Banking
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Stephan Zimmermann Head Business Area Operations, UBS Switzerland
AUDITORS
EXTERNAL AUDITORS
Ernst & Young, Ltd., Basel Auditors for the Parent Bank and for the Group
(term expires AGM 2001, proposed for reelection)
Deloitte&Touche Experta, Ltd., Basel Special auditors (term expires AGM 2003)
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INTERNAL AUDIT
Markus Ronner Head of Group Internal Audit
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THE GROUP GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The Group Governance Committee, chaired by the President of the GEB, ensures
that adequate policies and procedures to minimize the Group's reputational risks
exist and are enforced. The Committee co-ordinates the Group's public policy
interface with governments, central banks and regulators. The permanent members
of the committee are the Group Controller, Group Chief Risk Officer and Group
Chief Credit Officer, the head of Group Internal Audit, the Group General
Counsel and the Business Groups' heads of Corporate Governance and of Legal and
Compliance.
As a Swiss-registered company, UBS's main regulator is the Swiss Federal
Banking Commission, but it is also regulated by key regulators worldwide. UBS
aims to comply with all local and regional provisions and to work closely with
the regulators in all jurisdictions where it has offices, branches and
subsidiaries.
REGULATION AND SUPERVISION
UBS's operations throughout the world are regulated and supervised by the
relevant central banks and regulatory authorities in each of the jurisdictions
in which it has offices, branches and subsidiaries. These authorities impose
reserve and reporting requirements and controls on banks, including those
relating to capital adequacy, depositor protection and prudential supervision.
In addition, a number of countries where UBS operates impose additional
limitations on or affecting foreign-owned or controlled banks and financial
institutions, including
- - restrictions on the opening of local offices, branches or subsidiaries and the
types of banking and non-banking activities that may be conducted by those
local offices, branches or subsidiaries;
- - restrictions on the acquisition or level of ownership of local banks; and
- - restrictions on investment and other financial flows entering or leaving the
country.
Changes in the supervisory and regulatory regimes of the countries where UBS
operates will determine, to some degree, its ability to expand into new markets,
the services and products that it will be able to offer in those markets and how
it structures specific operations.
The following sections describe the regulation and supervision of UBS's
business in Switzerland, and, to extend discussion of our regulatory
relationships, we also discuss regulation of our business in the United States
and the United Kingdom, where a total of 49% of our staff are employed.
REGULATION AND SUPERVISION IN SWITZERLAND
UBS is regulated in Switzerland under a system established by the Swiss Federal
Law relating to Banks and Savings Banks of 8 November 1934, as amended, and the
related Implementing Ordinance of 17 May 1972, as amended, known as the Federal
Banking Law (FBL). Under the FBL, banks in Switzerland are permitted to engage
in a full range of financial services activities, including commercial banking,
investment banking and funds management. Banking groups may also engage in
insurance activities, but these must be undertaken through a separate
subsidiary.
The FBL establishes a framework for supervision by the Federal Banking
Commission (FBC). The FBC implements this framework through the issuance of
Ordinances or Circular Letters to the banks that it supervises. In addition, the
regulatory framework in Switzerland relies on self-regulation through the Swiss
Bankers Association (SBA). The SBA issues guidelines to banks on conduct of
business issues, such as
- - The Due Diligence Convention, which established know your customer standards
to protect against money laundering;
- - Risk Management Guidelines for Trading and for the Use of Derivatives, which
set out standards based on the recommendations on this subject from the Group
of Thirty, The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and The International
Organization of Securities Commissions;
- - Portfolio Management Guidelines, which set standards for banks when managing
customer funds and administering assets on their behalf;
- - Guidelines for the Management of Country Risk; and
- - Guidelines on the Treatment of Dormant Accounts, Custody Accounts and Safe
Deposit Boxes held in Swiss Banks.
In its capacity as a securities broker, UBS is governed by the Swiss Federal Law
on Stock Exchanges and Trading in Securities of
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24 March 1995, as amended, which appoints the FBC as prime regulator for these
activities. Certain aspects of securities broking, such as the organization of
trading, are subject to self-regulation through the SWX Swiss Exchange and the
SBA, but under the overall supervision of the FBC.
MANDATORY ANNUAL AUDITS
The approach to supervising banks in Switzerland places a particular emphasis on
the role of the external auditor. UBS's auditors, who must be approved by the
FBC to perform this role, are required to submit an annual report to the FBC
that assesses UBS's financial situation and its compliance with the regulations
and self-regulatory guidelines that are applicable to its business. If the audit
reveals violations or other irregularities, the independent auditors must (1)
inform the FBC if a correction is not carried out within a designated time limit
or (2) inform the FBC immediately in the case of serious violations or
irregularities. The FBC may issue directives as necessary to require a bank to
address any issues identified by the auditors and may also appoint an expert to
act as an observer of a bank if the claims of the bank's creditors appear to be
seriously jeopardized.
SUPERVISION BY THE FBC
In July 1999, the FBC established a dedicated unit called the Large Banking
Groups Department which focuses solely on the supervision of UBS AG and the
Credit Suisse Group. The group, which consists of experts covering all the main
business activities in which UBS operates, supervises UBS directly through
regular meetings with management and on-site visits. The group also co-ordinates
the activities of the FBC with those of UBS's main overseas supervisors and the
external auditors.
The FBC also monitors UBS's compliance with capital and liquidity
requirements. These are described in detail in the Asset and Liability
Management section, on pages 70 to 71 and 73 to 74.
DISCLOSURES TO THE SWISS NATIONAL BANK
Although the primary responsibility for supervision of banks under the FBL lies
with the FBC, UBS also submits an annual statement of condition and detailed
monthly interim balance sheets to the Swiss National Bank, which it uses to
monitor compliance with liquidity rules. The Swiss National Bank may require
further disclosures from UBS concerning its financial condition and other
information relevant to its regulatory oversight.
REGULATION AND SUPERVISION IN THE UNITED STATES
BANKING REGULATION
UBS's operations in the United States are subject to a variety of regulatory
regimes. UBS maintains branches in California, Connecticut, Illinois and New
York and agencies in Florida and Texas. UBS refers to these as its US "banking
offices". UBS's California branches are located in Los Angeles and San Francisco
and are licensed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Each of UBS's
other US banking offices is licensed by the state banking authority of the state
in which it is located. Each US banking office is subject to regulation and
examination by its licensing authority. In addition, the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System exercises examination and regulatory authority over
UBS's statelicensed US banking offices. None of UBS's US banking offices are
insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The regulation of UBS's US
banking offices imposes restrictions on the activities of those offices, as well
as prudential restrictions, such as limits on extensions of credit to a single
borrower, including UBS subsidiaries.
The licensing authority of each US banking office has the authority to take
possession of the business and property of the office it licenses in certain
circumstances. Such circumstances generally include violations of law, unsafe
business practices and insolvency. So long as UBS maintains one or more federal
branches, such as its California branches, state insolvency regimes that would
otherwise be applicable to its state licensed offices may be preempted by US
federal law. As a result, if the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
exercised its authority over UBS's US banking offices pursuant to federal law in
the event of a UBS insolvency, all of UBS's US assets would be applied first to
satisfy creditors of its US banking offices as a group, and then made available
for application pursuant to any Swiss insolvency proceeding.
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In addition to the direct regulation of its US banking offices, operating its
US banking offices subjects UBS to regulation by the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System under various laws, including the International Banking
Act of 1978, as amended, and the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended.
The Bank Holding Company Act imposes significant restrictions on UBS's US
non-banking operations and on its worldwide holdings of equity in companies
operating in the United States. Historically, UBS's US non-banking activities
were principally limited to activities that the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System found to be so "closely related to banking as to be a
proper incident thereto". Moreover, prior approval by the Board of Governors of
the Federal Reserve System has been required to engage in new activities and to
make acquisitions in the United States.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Financial Modernization Act of 1999 was enacted last
year, liberalizing the restrictions on the non-banking activities of banking
organizations, including non-US banks operating US banking offices. Among other
things, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
- - allows bank holding companies meeting management and capital standards to
engage in a substantially broader range of non-banking activities than
previously was permissible, including insurance underwriting and making
merchant banking investments;
- - allows insurers and other financial services companies to acquire banks;
- - removes various restrictions that previously applied to bank holding company
ownership of securities firms and mutual fund advisory companies; and
- - revises the overall regulatory structure applicable to bank holding companies,
including those that also engage in insurance and securities operations.
These provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act became effective on 11 March
2000. On 10 April 2000, UBS AG was designated a "financial holding company"
under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which generally permits it to exercise the new
powers granted by that act.
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act also modifies other current financial laws,
including laws related to the conduct of securities activities by US banks and
US banking offices. As a result, UBS will relocate certain activities now
conducted by its US banking offices to a UBS subsidiary or elsewhere.
OTHER US REGULATION
In the United States, UBS's US registered broker-dealer entities, including
Paine Webber, Incorporated, are subject to regulations that cover all aspects of
the securities business, including
- - sales methods,
- - trade practices among broker-dealers,
- - use and safekeeping of customers' funds and securities,
- - capital structure,
- - record-keeping,
- - the financing of customers' purchases, and
- - the conduct of directors, officers and employees.
These entities are regulated by a number of different government agencies and
self-regulatory organizations, including the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the National Association of Securities Dealers. Depending upon the specific
nature of a broker-dealer's business, it may also be regulated by some or all of
the New York Stock Exchange, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, the US
Department of the Treasury, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, and
other exchanges of which it may be a member. These regulators have available a
variety of sanctions, including the authority to conduct administrative
proceedings that can result in censure, fines, the issuance of cease-and-desist
orders of the suspension or expulsion of the broker-dealer or its directors,
officers or employees.
UBS subsidiaries in the United States, including the former PaineWebber
businesses, are also subject to regulation by applicable federal and state
regulators of their activities in the investment advisory, trust company,
mortgage lending and insurance businesses.
REGULATION AND SUPERVISION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
UBS operates in the United Kingdom under a regulatory regime that is undergoing
comprehensive restructuring aimed at establishing the Financial Services
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United Kingdom's unified regulator. The Bank of England's responsibilities for
regulation of banking activities were transferred to the FSA by the Bank of
England Act 1998.
During 2000, UBS was regulated by the FSA in respect of its banking
activities, the Securities and Futures Authority in respect of its investment
banking, individual asset management, brokerage and principal trading
activities, and by the Investment Management Regulatory Organization in respect
of its institutional asset management and fund management activities.
Full implementation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the
legislation establishing the complete role of the FSA, is currently anticipated
in the second half of 2001. When it is fully implemented the responsibilities of
the Securities and Futures Authority and Investment Management Regulatory
Organization will be taken over by the FSA.
Some of UBS's subsidiaries and affiliates are also regulated by the London
Stock Exchange and other United Kingdom securities and commodities exchanges of
which UBS is a member.
The investment services that are subject to oversight by United Kingdom
regulators are regulated in accordance with European Union directives requiring,
among other things, compliance with certain capital adequacy standards, customer
protection requirements and conduct of business rules. These standards,
requirements and rules are similarly implemented, under the same directives,
throughout the European Union and are broadly comparable in scope and purpose to
the regulatory capital and customer protection requirements imposed under
applicable US law.
A number of UBS's United Kingdom incorporated subsidiaries have the benefit of
the "passport" conferred by European Directives, enabling them to establish
branches in, and provide services cross-border into, other European Union
countries without the need to comply with local (or "host state") licensing
requirements, although host state customer protection requirements will often
apply.
BASEL COMMITTEE ON BANKING SUPERVISION
UBS supports the current initiative of the Basel Committee on Banking
Supervision to reform the Capital Accord introduced in 1988, and is an active
participant in industry dialogue with the Committee and with international
regulators on this reform. It is critically important that the revision of the
Capital Accord achieves a more flexible and risk-sensitive assessment of capital
requirements, without undue complexity, and particularly that banks are not
disadvantaged relative to securities firms that are not subject to the same
capital requirements.
RELATIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS
UBS has almost 250,000 registered shareholders, ranging from sophisticated
investment institutions to individual investors. All registered shareholders
receive an illustrated Annual Review providing an overview of the Group during
the year, and a short letter each quarter outlining new initiatives and UBS's
financial performance during the quarter. More detailed financial reports are
produced each quarter and each year, and can be received on request. All
registered shareholders are informed by mail about extraordinary general
meetings, or other special events.
SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS
Shareholders, as the owners of the company, have specific rights under Swiss
law. UBS is committed to make it as easy as possible for shareholders to take
part in its decision-making processes. There are no restrictions with regard to
share ownership and voting rights, except for nominees and trustees, whose
voting rights are limited to a maximum of 5% of the outstanding shares. This
limitation exists in order to avoid the risk of unknown shareholders with
extensive holdings being entered in the share register. An exception from the
strict 5% rule exists for securities clearing organizations such as the
Depository Trust Company (DTC) in New York and SegaInterSettle (SIS) in
Switzerland, which both fulfil a special fiduciary function for UBS
shareholders.
UBS Annual General Meetings (AGMs) are open for participation to all
shareholders. Per-
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sonal invitations are sent to every registered shareholder at least 20 days
ahead of the meeting. Shareholders may, if they do not wish to attend in person,
issue instructions to accept, reject or abstain on each individual item on the
agen da. They may also appoint UBS, another bank or the Independent Proxy to
vote on their behalf AGMs offer the opportunity to shareholders to raise any
questions regarding the development of the company and the events of the year
under review. The members of the Board and Group Executive Board as well as the
internal and external auditors are present to answer these questions. Decisions
are normally taken by the majority of votes cast and in some cases, defined by
law or UBS Articles of Association, a two-third majority of the votes
represented at the AGM is required.
Shareholders representing shares with an aggregate par value of one million
Swiss francs may submit proposals for matters to be placed on the agenda for
consideration by the AGM, provided that their proposals are submitted in writing
within the deadline published by the company. Shareholders representing at least
ten percent of the share capital, may ask that an Extraordinary General Meeting
be convened to deal with a specific issue put forward by these shareholders.
UBS GROUP LEGAL ENTITY STRUCTURE
The legal entity group structure of UBS is designed to support the Group's
businesses within an efficient legal, tax, regulatory and funding framework.
Neither the Business Groups of UBS (UBS Warburg, UBS Switzerland and UBS Asset
Management) nor the Corporate Center operate through their own individual legal
entities but rather they generally operate out of the parent bank, UBS AG,
through its Swiss and foreign branches.
The goal of the focus on the parent bank structure is to capitalize on the
synergies offered by the use of a single legal platform, enable the flexible use
of capital in an efficient manner and to provide a structure where the
activities of the Business Groups may be carried on without the need to set up
separate subsidiaries beforehand.
Where it is either not possible or not efficient to operate out of the parent
bank, usually due to local legal, tax or regulatory rules or due to additional
legal entities joining the UBS Group via acquisition, then the businesses
operate through local subsidiary companies. The significant operating subsidiary
companies in the Group are listed in note 38 to the financial statements, in
UBS's Financial Report 2000.
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE PRINCIPLES
UBS's financial disclosure policies aim to achieve a fair market value for the
UBS share by communicating transparently, openly and consistently with investors
and the financial markets at all times.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
PRINCIPLES
UBS believes that the market accords a "transparency premium" to the share
prices of companies who provide clear, consistent and informative disclosure
about their business. UBS aims to communicate its strategy and results in such a
way that investors can gain a full and accurate understanding of how the company
works, what its growth prospects are and what risks there are that this growth
will not be realized.
To continue to achieve these goals, UBS applies the following principles:
- - Transparency: disclosure aims to enhance the understandability of the economic
drivers and detailed results of the business building trust and credibility;
- - Consistency: disclosure should be consistent and comparable within each
reporting period and between reporting periods;
- - Simplicity: disclosure of information is made in as simple a manner as
possible to facilitate the required level of understanding of business
performance;
- - Relevance: information is disclosed only when relevant to UBS's stakeholders,
or required by regulation or statute;
- - Best practice: disclosure is in line with and, if possible, leads industry
norms.
UBS reports its results quarterly, including a breakdown of results by business
unit and extensive disclosures relating to credit and market risk. The quantity
of disclosure and the quality of analysis and comment provided put UBS's
reporting among the leaders in the banking sector, worldwide.
UBS also aims to take a prominent role in developing industry standards for
disclosure. The Group is actively represented in committees and similar bodies
helping to develop new accounting standards and risk disclosure standards.
UBS recently took the lead in proposing a new standard for measuring and
reporting client assets. This has been well received by investors, analysts and
peers and UBS is optimistic that the International Accounting Standards
Committee will include such a standard in its revised publication of IAS 30
relating to bank-specific disclosure.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND TARGETS
GROUP TARGETS
UBS focuses on four key performance targets, designed to ensure that it delivers
continually improving returns to its shareholders. UBS's performance against
these targets is reported each quarter:
- - UBS seeks to increase the value of the Group by achieving a sustainable,
after-tax return on equity of 15-20%, across periods of varying market
conditions.
- - UBS aims to increase shareholder value through double-digit average annual
earnings per share (EPS) growth, across periods of varying market conditions.
- - Through cost reduction and earnings enhancement initiatives UBS aims to reduce
the Group's cost/income ratio, to a level that compares positively with
best-in-class competitors.
- - UBS aims to achieve a clear growth trend in net new money in its private
client businesses.
The first three targets are all reported pregoodwill amortization, and
adjusted for significant financial events (see page 92).
BUSINESS UNIT KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
UBS reports carefully chosen key performance indicators for each of its business
units. These do not carry explicit targets, but are indicators of the business
units' success in creating value for shareholders. They include financial
metrics, such as the cost/income ratio and non-financial metrics such as client
assets.
The key performance indicators are used for internal performance measurement
as well as external reporting. This ensures that management have a clear
responsibility to lead their businesses towards achieving success in the
externally reported value drivers and reduce the risk of managing to purely
internal performance measures.
FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
UBS Group prepares its accounts according to International Accounting Standards,
and provides additional information to reconcile its accounts to U.S. GAAP. A
detailed explana-
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tion of the basis of UBS's accounting is given in Note 1 to the Financial
Statements, which are published in the Financial Report 2000.
SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
UBS's financial targets and the analysis of financial results which is provided
in quarterly and annual reports, concentrate on figures which have been adjusted
by the exclusion of what UBS calls Significant Financial Events. This
facilitates meaningful comparisons between different reporting periods,
illustrating the underlying operational performance of the business, insulated
from the impact of one-off gains or losses outside the normal course of
business.
Treatment of an item as a significant financial event is at the discretion of
the Group Executive Board, but in general the item should be:
- - Non-recurring
- - Event specific
- - Material at Group level
- - UBS-specific, not industry-wide
and should not be a consequence of the normal run of business.
Examples of items that are treated as significant financial events include the
gain or loss on the sale of a significant subsidiary or associate, such as the
divestment in 1999 of UBS's stake in Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt, or the
restructuring costs associated with a major integration, such as the merger with
PaineWebber.
Significant financial events are not a recognized accounting concept under
International Accounting Standards, and are therefore not separately reflected
in our financial statements. The use of numbers which have been adjusted for
significant financial events is restricted to the business group and business
unit reporting and to the analysis of the Group results and the accompanying
illustrative tables. All adjusted figures are clearly identified as such, and
the pre-tax amount of each individual significant financial event is disclosed
in the quarter in which it is recorded, and in the annual report for that year,
as is the net tax benefit or loss associated with the significant financial
events recorded in each period.
RESTATEMENT OF RESULTS
As required under IAS, UBS is committed to maintaining the transparency of its
reported results and to ensuring that analysts and investors can make meaningful
comparisons with previous periods. If there is a major reorganization of its
business units or if changes to accounting standards or interpretations lead to
a material change in the Group's reported results, UBS restates results for
previous periods to show how they would have been reported according to the new
basis, and provides clear explanations of all changes.
DISCLOSURE CHANNELS
UBS meets with its institutional investors regularly throughout the year,
holding results presentations, specialist investor seminars, roadshows and
one-on-one or group meetings across the world. Where possible, these events
involve UBS senior management in addition to the UBS Investor Relations team.
UBS is also developing the use of technology to further broaden access to its
presentations through webcasting, audio links and cross-location
video-conferencing for external audiences.
UBS fully subscribes to the principle of equal treatment of all shareholders.
To ensure fair access to information, all UBS publications are made available to
shareholders at the same time and key documents are generally available in both
English and German. Shareholder letters and media releases are also translated
into French and Italian. Letters to shareholders and material information
related to corporate events are posted direct to all shareholders, while other
information is distributed via press release and posted to UBS's website, at
www.ubs.com/investorrelations.
US REGULATORY DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
As a Swiss company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, UBS complies with
disclosure requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the
NYSE for foreign issuers with registered securities listed on the NYSE. These
include the requirement to make certain filings with the SEC. As a foreign
issuer, some of the SEC's regulations and requirements which apply to domestic
issuers are not applicable to UBS. Instead, UBS files its regular quarterly
reports with the SEC under cover of Form 6-K, and files an annual report on Form
20-F. These reports, as well as materials sent to shareholders in connection
with annual and special meetings, are all available on our website, at
www.ubs.com/investor-relations.
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THE GLOBAL REGISTERED SHARE
THE GLOBAL REGISTERED SHARE
UBS ordinary shares are registered shares with a par value of CHF 10 per share,
fully paid up and non-assessable. As outlined in the Capital Management section
on page 74, UBS plans to reduce the par value of its shares through a
distribution and share split, which are expected to take place on 16 July 2001.
If these plans are implemented the par value of the share will be reduced to CHF
2.80.
UBS is the first Swiss company pioneering the use of Global Registered Shares
(GRS), which allows for cross-market portability at minimal cost to investors.
The concept behind American Depository Receipts (ADRs), the most popular
alternative to the GRS for accessing the US market, is the creation of tailor-
made securities for individual unlinked markets, following local regulations.
UBS believes that, with the globalization of financial markets, this concept is
becoming less valid, and that securities will increasingly be traded in multiple
markets. UBS also believes that a global fungible security can best track the
changing patterns of liquidity across the world.
A Global Registered Share is a security that provides direct and equal
ownership for all shareholders. It can be traded and transferred across
applicable borders without the need for conversion, with identical shares traded
on different stock exchanges in different currencies. For example, the same
share purchased on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) can be sold on the SWX
Swiss Exchange or vice versa. The UBS GRS is listed on the New York, Zurich and
Tokyo Stock Exchanges.
The UBS ADR program was terminated at the time of the listing of the GRS on
the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) - 16 May 2000. UBS ADR owners still have the
option to exchange any outstanding ADRs for UBS shares. The exchange ratio is 10
ADRs for 1 GRS. This option is open until May 2001, after which only a cash
equivalent will be available.
REGISTRATION
A single register exists for UBS ordinary shares, split into two parts - a Swiss
register, which is maintained by UBS acting as Swiss transfer agent, and a US
register, which is maintained by The Bank of New York, as US transfer agent. A
shareholder is entitled to hold shares registered in their name on either
register and transfer shares from one register to the other upon giving proper
instruction to the transfer agents.
SHARE LIQUIDITY AND CURRENCY EFFECTS
For the foreseeable future, because of the greater volume of UBS shares traded
on the SWX Swiss Exchange, Swiss trading will be the primary determinant of the
share price and liquidity on the SWX Swiss Exchange will be higher.
During the hours in which both the SWX and NYSE are simultaneously open
(currently 1530 to 1700 CET), price differences are likely to be arbitraged away
by professional market makers. The NYSE price will therefore depend on both the
SWX price and the prevailing USD/CHF exchange rate. When the SWX is closed,
traded volumes will be lower, however the specialist firm making a market in UBS
shares on the NYSE, Van der Moolen, will facilitate sufficient liquidity and an
orderly market.
As a global financial services firm, UBS earns profits in many currencies.
Since UBS prepares its accounts in CHF, changes in currency exchange rates,
particularly CHF/USD and CHF/GBP, may have an effect on reported earnings.
With the PaineWebber merger the USD earnings component of UBS will increase.
THE UBS DIVIDEND
UBS normally pays its regular annual dividend to shareholders registered as of
the date of the Annual General Meeting (the record date). Payment is usually
scheduled 3 business days thereafter.
Following an AGM, UBS shares typically begin trading ex-dividend. As a result
of this structure, shareholders that sell shares on the SWX Swiss Exchange two
business days prior to the payment date are required to compensate the purchaser
for the amount of the dividend. An automated compensation system properly
allocates the dividend for those transactions and allows SegaInterSettle
participants to execute transactions between the record date and the payment
date.
These practices differ from the US norm of declaring dividends at least ten
days in advance of the applicable record date and the commencement of
ex-dividend trading two days before the record date. To ensure Swiss
shareholders and US shareholders are simi-
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larly treated in connection with dividend payments, and to avoid disparities
between the two markets, NYSE trading will be with due bills for the two
business day period preceding the dividend record date.
UBS pays dividends in Swiss francs. For UBS ordinary shares held in street
name through The Depository Trust Company, any dividend will be converted into
US dollars. Holders of UBS ordinary shares registered on the US register will
receive dividend payments in US dollars, unless they provide notice to The Bank
of New York, UBS's US transfer agent, that they wish to receive dividend
payments in Swiss franc
UBS will fix the USD dividend amount on the basis of the DJ Interbank Foreign
Exchange rate for sale of CHF against USD. The date for this fixing will be set
at the same time as the respective ex-dividend, record and payment dates are
set.
Holders of UBS shares who are US taxpayers are normally subject to 35%
withholding tax on dividends they receive from UBS, although they can normally
reclaim part of this, bringing their withholding tax rate down to 15%. UBS is
currently in discussions with the Swiss tax authorities to change the
withholding tax treatment of Global Registered Shares, so that either tax is
only withheld at 15% for US tax payers, or to allow approved processors to file
bulk reclamations on behalf of qualified UBS shareholders. Despite our efforts,
there can be no assurance that this withholding tax will be reduced or
eliminated.
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UBS SHARES 2000
UBS SHARES 2000
UBS SHARE DATA
For the year ended
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REGISTERED SHARES IN 1000 UNITS 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Total shares outstanding 444,380 430,893 429,953
Total shares ranking for dividend 425,958 430,893 429,953
Treasury shares (average) 31,199 27,882 18,601
Treasury shares (year end) 18,422 36,874 24,457
Weighted average shares (for basic EPS calculation) 403,029 404,742 405,222
Weighted average shares (for diluted EPS calculation) 408,526 408,375 412,881
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PER SHARE DATA CHF
Basic earnings per share 19.33 15.20 7.33
Basic earnings per share before goodwill 20.99 16.04 8.18
Diluted earnings per share 19.04 15.07 7.20
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill 20.67 15.90 8.03
Distribution 6.10 5.50 5.00
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION - CHF BILLION
Year-end 112.7 92.6 90.7
% change year-on-year 21.70 2.09 0.55
As a % of the Swiss Market Index (SMI) 10.80 10.62 11.76
As a % of the Swiss Performance Index (SPI) 9.08 8.51 9.56
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TRADING VOLUMES - 1000 UNITS
SWX total 403,767 346,405 244,080
SWX daily average 1,609 1,364 1,878
NYSE total 27,767
NYSE daily average 175
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UBS SHARE PRICE PERFORMANCE IN 2000
UBS's share price performed strongly in 2000, rising 23% through the year and
generating a total return of 28% to investors if dividends are included.
UBS believes that three key factors underly this strong performance. Firstly
UBS firmly demonstrated its commitment to achieving its strategic goals,
improving investors' confidence in the Group's ability to revitalize
under-performing businesses and position itself excellently to tap growth
markets and opportunities. Secondly, financial results demonstrated the
attractiveness of the Group's mix of businesses, and its ability to weather
deteriorating international market conditions during the year and maintain its
strong financial performance. Finally, UBS has maintained its commitment to
manage its capital for the benefit of its shareholders, minimizing the dilution
to existing shareholders that resulted from the PaineWebber merger and buying
back over 18 million shares for cancellation.
The year started poorly for most banking stocks, including UBS, following
concerns over the sustainability of the "new economy" paradigm. Opening the year
at CHF 215, the share price fell to its lowest point for the year of CHF 190.75
on 25 January. However, the stock recovered quickly and went on to reach CHF 250
in mid June as UBS began to deliver on its strategic commitments, with
particularly positive reactions to the New York Stock Exchange listing and the
communication of e-commerce strategy in May, and to our record first quarter
results.
Announcement of the merger with PaineWebber brought a temporary technical
arbitrage driven drop in the stock price, to CHF 224, but by 18 August the price
recovered to a year-to-date high of CHF 264 as arbitrage pressures reduced.
Investor concerns over losses in the investment banking sector, and increasing
signs of a weakening US economy began to put downward pressure on the share
price, which fell to CHF 213.50 on 11 October.
The shares recovered to close at a year's high of 264.50 as strong third
quarter results demonstrated the resilience of UBS's earnings, and investors saw
the benefits of exposure to the strong Swiss economy as a hedge against a
potential downturn in international markets.
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UBS SHARES 2000
STOCK EXCHANGE PRICES(1)
SWX Swiss Exchange New York Stock Exchange
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High Low Period end High Low Period end
(CHF) (CHF) (CHF) (USD) (USD) (USD)
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2000 264.50 190.75 264.50 153.00 129.85 163.40
Fourth quarter 2000 264.50 213.50 264.50 163.40 141.80 163.40
Third quarter 2000 264.00 224.00 230.00 153.25 135.19 135.45
Second quarter 2000 250.00 209.50 239.00 153.00 129.85 147.00
First quarter 2000 218.50 190.75 218.50
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1999 264.00 202.50 215.00
Fourth quarter 1999 239.75 202.50 215.00
Third quarter 1999 246.75 202.50 211.50
Second quarter 1999 264.00 221.00 232.00
First quarter 1999 246.00 207.25 232.50
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1998(2) 326.50 135.00 211.00
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(1) The share prices and volumes have been adjusted for the two-for-one stock
split that became effective on 8 May 2000. (2) 2 As a result of the 1998 merger
of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation, shares of UBS AG began
trading on 29 June 1998. UBS ordinary shares did not trade at any time prior to
that date.
UBS SHARE PRICE CHART
UBS SHARES AND MARKET CAPITALIZATION
Number of shares % change from
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AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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TOTAL ORDINARY SHARES ISSUED(1) 444,379,729 430,893,162 429,952,612 3
Less second trading line treasury shares 18,421,783
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NET SHARES OUTSTANDING 425,957,946 430,893,162 429,952,612 (1)
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MARKET CAPITALIZATION (CHF MILLION) 112,666 92,642 90,720 22
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Second trading line treasury shares 18,421,783
Other treasury shares 0 36,873,714 24,456,698 (100)
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TOTAL NUMBER OF TREASURY SHARES 18,421,783 36,873,714 24,456,698 (50)
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(1) Excludes 9,481,596 of shares to be delivered against borrowed own equity
contracts, at 31 December 2000.
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UBS SHARES 2000
DISTRIBUTION OF UBS SHARES AT 31 DECEMBER 2000
Shareholders registered Shares registered
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Number of shares registered Number % Number % of shares issued ISSUED
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1-100 110,697 49.0 5,744,131 1.3
101-1,000 102,038 45.1 31,548,461 7.1
1,001-5,000 10,962 4.8 21,951,728 4.9
5,001-10,000 1,176 0.5 8,242,804 1.9
10,001-50,000 924 0.4 19,204,403 4.3
50,001-100,000 127 0.1 8,663,750 2.0
100,001-2,583,506 (1%) 207 0.1 115,639,346 26.0
1-2% 1 4,516,000 1.0
2-3% 0 0
3-4% 1 14,852,677 3.3
4-5% 0 0
Over 5% 1(3) 27,987,339 6.3
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Total registered 226,134 100.0 258,350,639 58.1 258,350,639
Non-registered(2) 186,029,090
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TOTAL 444,379,729
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(1) 46,705,889 shares registered do not carry voting rights. (2) Shares not
entered in the share register at 31.12.2000. (3) As at 31.12.2000, Chase
Nominees Ltd., London, was entered as a trustee/nominee holding 6.3% of all
shares issued. No beneficial owner held more than 5% of the total of outstanding
shares.
DETAILS ON SHAREHOLDERS AND SHARES REGISTERED
Shareholders Shares
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Number % Number %
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Individual shareholders 216,549 95.7 67,703,420 26.2
Legal entities 8,969 4.0 120,451,892 46.6
Nominees, fiduciaries 616 0.3 70,195,327 27.2
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TOTAL 226,134 100.0 258,350,639 100.0
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Switzerland 210,860 93,3 144,552,709 56.0
Europe 9,580 4,2 63,850,105 24.7
North America 2,980 1,3 31,112,987 12.0
Other countries 2,714 1,2 18,834,838 7.3
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TOTAL 226,134 100.0 258,350,639 100.0
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UBS employees held approximately 8% of all shares issued, and options equivalent
to about 6%.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains statements that constitute "forward-looking
statements", including, without limitation, statements relating to the
implementation of strategic initiatives, including the implementation of the new
European wealth management strategy and the implementation of a new business
model for UBS Capital, and other statements relating to our future business
development and economic performance. While these forward-looking statements
represent our judgments and future expectations concerning the development of
our business, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could
cause actual developments and results to differ materially from our
expectations.
These factors include, but are not limited to, (1) general market,
macro-economic, governmental and regulatory trends, (2) movements in local and
international securities markets, currency exchange rates and interest rates,
(3) competitive pressures, (4) technological developments, (5) changes in the
financial position or credit-worthiness of our customers, obligors and
counterparties, (6) legislative developments and (7) other key factors that we
have indicated could adversely affect our business and financial performance
which are contained in our past and future filings and reports, including those
with the SEC.
More detailed information about those factors is set forth in documents
furnished by UBS and filings made by UBS with the SEC. UBS is not under any
obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligations to) update or alter
its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Phone: +41-1-234 41 00, Fax: +41-1-234 34 15
E-mail: SH-investorrelations@ubs.com, Internet: www.ubs.com/investor-relations
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Languages: English, German. Copyright: UBS AG.
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OUR INFORMATION PORTFOLIO
This Financial Report 2000 contains our audited financial statements for the
year 2000 and accompanying detailed analysis. It is available in English and
German (SAP-80531-0101). It is supplemented by the following documents:
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ANNUAL REVIEW 2000
Our Annual Review provides brief descriptions of our business groups and a
summary review of the year 2000. It is available in English, German, French,
Italian and Spanish (SAP-80530-0101).
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HANDBOOK 2000/2001
Our Handbook contains detailed descriptions of our business groups and other
in-depth information about UBS, including risk management and control, asset and
liability management, corporate governance and our financial disclosure
principals. It is available in English and German (SAP-80532-0101).
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING: The Handbook also contains information on UBS and the
environment.
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QUARTERLY REPORTS
UBS provides detailed quarterly financial reporting and analysis, including
comment on the progress of its businesses and key strategic initiatives.
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OUR COMMITMENT 1999/2000
The Report "Our Commitment 1999/2000" illustrates how we create value for our
clients, employees, shareholders and the community and how we meet our
responsibility to all our stakeholder groups. It is available in English, German
and French (SAP-81011-0001).
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Each of these reports is available on the internet at:
www.ubs.com/investor-relations.
Alternatively, printed copies of these reports can be ordered, quoting the SAP
number and language preference, from: UBS AG, Information Center, CA50-XMB, P.O.
Box, CH-8098 Zurich, Switzerland.
"Excellence"
As sponsor of the UBS Verbier Festival Youth Orchestra, we provide support and
encouragement for talented young musicians from all over the world as they rise
to the top of their profession. Our Annual Review 2000 carries portraits of
some of these young musicians, who are also shown on the front cover of this
document.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Information for Readers 3
UBS Group Financial Highlights 7
Group Financial Review 9
Review of Business Group Performance 23
Principles 24
UBS Switzerland 26
UBS Asset Management 32
UBS Warburg 38
Corporate Center 52
UBS Group Financial Statements 55
Table of Contents 56
Financial Statements 58
Notes to the Financial Statements 63
Report of the Group Auditors 143
UBS AG (Parent Bank) Financial Statements 146
Table of Contents 147
Parent Bank Review 148
Financial Statements 149
Notes to the Financial Statements 152
Report of the Statutory Auditors 156
Information for Shareholders 157
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The UBS Financial Report 2000, published for the first time in this format,
forms an essential part of UBS's reporting portfolio. It includes the audited
consolidated financial statements of UBS Group for 2000 and 1999, prepared
according to International Accounting Standards and reconciled to U.S. GAAP, and
the audited financial statements of the UBS Parent Bank for 2000, prepared
according to Swiss Banking Law requirements. It contains the discussion and
analysis of the results of UBS Group required for the US Securities and Exchange
Commission's Form 20-F.
The UBS Financial Report 2000 is complemented by another new publication, the
UBS Handbook 2000/2001, which describes the Group's strategy and organization,
the businesses it operates, the way it manages risk and its arrangements for
corporate governance.
In addition, UBS publishes Quarterly Financial Reports, analyzing its
performance during each quarter of the year, and an Annual Review, which
provides a brief summary of the Group and its financial performance in 2000.
We hope that you will find the information in these documents useful and
informative. We believe that UBS is among the leaders in corporate disclosure,
but we would be very interested to hear your views on how we might improve the
content and presentation of our information portfolio.
Please contact UBS Investor Relations with any enquiries:
UBS AG
Investor Relations G41B
P.O. Box, CH-8098 Zurich
Phone +41-1-234 41 00
Fax +41-1-234 34 15
E-mail SH-investorrelations@ubs.com
www.ubs.com/investor-relations
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INFORMATION FOR READERS
INFORMATION FOR READERS
The discussion and analysis in the Group Financial Review and Review of Business
Group Performance should be read in conjunction with the UBS Group's
consolidated financial statements and the related notes, which are shown in
pages 58 to 142 of this document.
PARENT BANK
Pages 147 to 154 contain the financial statements for the UBS AG Parent
Bank - the Swiss company, including branches worldwide, which owns all the UBS
Group companies, directly or indirectly. Except in those pages, or where
otherwise explicitly stated, all references to "UBS" refer to the UBS Group and
not to the Parent Bank.
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
The UBS Group's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standards (IAS). As a US listed
company, UBS provides a description in Note 41 to its consolidated financial
statements of the significant differences which would arise were our accounts to
be presented under U.S. GAAP, and a specific reconciliation of the two methods
of calculating shareholders' equity and net profit.
Unless otherwise stated, all of UBS Group's financial information presented in
this document is presented on a consolidated basis under IAS.
The Parent Bank's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
Swiss Banking Law requirements.
All references to 2000, 1999 and 1998 refer to the UBS Group and the Parent
Bank's fiscal years ended 31 December 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. The
financial statements for the UBS Group and the Parent Bank for each of these
periods have been audited by Ernst & Young Ltd., as described in the Reports of
the Independent Auditors on pages 143 and 155.
ACCOUNTING CHANGES AND RESTATEMENTS
For comparative purposes, UBS Group's 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated
to conform to the 2000 presentation, reflecting certain changes in accounting
standards and methods of presentation, including
- - the removal from net trading income of profit on UBS ordinary shares held for
trading purposes;
- - the treatment of these shares as treasury shares, reducing both the number of
shares and the shareholders' equity used in ratio calculations;
- - the reclassification of trading-related interest and dividend revenues from
net trading income to net interest income; and
- - the removal of the credit to net interest income and matching debit to net
trading income for the cost of funding trading positions.
Note 1 of UBS's consolidated financial statements includes a complete
explanation of these and other accounting changes.
PAINEWEBBER
Except where otherwise stated, all 2000 figures for UBS Group throughout this
report, include the impact of the merger with Paine Webber Group, Inc., which
was completed on 3 November 2000. Under purchase accounting rules, the results
reflect PaineWebber's income and expenses for two months only, from 3 November
2000 until year end.
RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
The 1998 merger of Swiss Bank Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland, which
was completed on 29 June 1998, was accounted for under the
"pooling-of-interests" method of accounting. Under the pooling-of-interests
method, a single uniform set of accounting policies was adopted and applied
retrospectively for the restatement of comparative information.
After the merger was effected, UBS began integrating the operations of the two
banks. This process included streamlining operations, eliminating duplicate
information technology infrastructure, and consolidating banking premises. At
the time of the merger, UBS established a restructuring provision of CHF 7
billion to cover its expected costs associated with the integration process.
An additional pre-tax restructuring charge of CHF 300 million in respect of
the merger,
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INFORMATION FOR READERS
RESTRUCTURING PROVISION USED
For the year ended
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CHF million Personnel IT Premises Other 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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UBS Switzerland 176 32 4 16 228 916 821
UBS Asset Management 7 0 0 0 7 15 22
UBS Warburg 0 0 0 0 0 348 2,423
Corporate Center 5 31 395 33 464 565 761
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GROUP TOTAL 188 63 399 49 699 1,844 4,027
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Initial restructuring provision in 1997 7,000
Additional provision in 1999 300
Used in 1998 4,027
Used in 1999 1,844
Used in 2000 699
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Total used through 31.12.2000 6,570
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RESTRUCTURING PROVISION REMAINING AT 31.12.2000 730
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representing about 4% of the original CHF 7 billion provision, was recognized in
December 1999. The majority of the additional provision was due to revised
estimates of the cost of lease breaks and property disposals.
UBS has now largely completed the integration and restructuring process
relating to the merger and, at 31 December 2000, had used approximately CHF 6.6
billion of the CHF 7.3 billion restructuring provision. UBS expects to have
utilized the entire provision by the end of 2001.
SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
UBS analyses its performance on a reported basis determined in accordance with
International Accounting Standards, and on a normalized basis which excludes
from the reported amounts certain items UBS calls significant financial events.
Figures adjusted for significant financial events are used to illustrate the
underlying operational performance of the business, insulated from the impact of
one off gains or losses outside the normal run of business. In particular, UBS's
financial targets have been set in terms of adjusted results, excluding
significant financial events. A policy approved by the Group Executive Board
defines which items may be classified as significant financial events.
The use of numbers which have been adjusted for significant financial events
is restricted to UBS's business unit reporting and to the discussion and
analysis of the Group's results and the accompanying illustrative tables. All
segmental reporting includes tables showing both reported figures and adjusted
ones, if applicable.
All adjusted figures are clearly identified as such, and the pre-tax amount of
each individual significant financial event is clearly disclosed, as is the net
tax benefit or loss associated with all the significant financial events in each
period.
UBS introduced the concept of significant financial events for the first time
in its 1999 Reporting, and did not define significant financial events for 1998.
The comparison of results for 1999 against 1998 therefore considers only
unadjusted figures.
Significant financial events during 1999 and 2000 are shown in the table on
page 5 and described in more detail below.
- - During 2000, UBS recorded restructuring charges and provisions of CHF 290
million pre-tax relating to the integration of PaineWebber into UBS.
- - During 1999, UBS recognized pre-tax gains of CHF 1,490 million on the sale of
its 25% stake in Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt; CHF 110 million on the disposal of
Julius Baer registered shares; CHF 200 million on the sale of its
international Global Trade Finance business; and CHF 38 million from its
residual holding in Long Term Capital Management.
- - In fourth quarter 1999, UBS recognized a one-time credit of CHF 456 million in
con-
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SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
For the year ended
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CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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OPERATING INCOME AS REPORTED 36,402 28,425(1)
Julius Baer registered shares divestment (110)
International Global Trade Finance divestment (200)
Swiss Life / Rentenanstalt divestment (1,490)
LTCM gain (38)
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ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME 36,402 26,587
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OPERATING EXPENSES AS REPORTED 26,203 20,532
US Global Settlement Fund provision (150) (154)
Pension Fund accounting credit 456
UBS / SBC Restructuring provision (300)
PaineWebber integration costs (290)
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ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES 25,763 20,534
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ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS 10,639 6,053
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Tax expense 2,320 1,686
Tax effect of significant financial events 100 (352)
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Adjusted tax expense 2,420 1,334
Minority interests (87) (54)
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ADJUSTED NET PROFIT 8,132 4,665
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
nection with excess pension fund employer pre-payments.
- - In fourth quarter 1999, UBS recognized an additional pre-tax restructuring
charge of CHF 300 million in respect of the 1998 merger between Union Bank of
Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation.
- - During 1998, UBS established a provision of CHF 842 million in connection with
the US Global Settlement of World War II related claims. UBS recognized
additional pre-tax provisions relating to this claim of CHF 154 million in
1999 and CHF 150 million in 2000.
RISK FACTORS
As a global financial services firm, UBS's businesses are affected by the
external environment in the markets in which UBS operates. In particular, the
results of UBS's business in Switzerland, and notably the results of its
credit-related activities, would be adversely affected by any deterioration in
the state of the Swiss economy because of the impact this would have on UBS's
customers' creditworthiness. More generally, global economic and political
conditions can impact UBS's results and financial position by affecting the
demand for UBS's products and services, and the credit quality of UBS's
borrowers and counterparties. Similarly, any prolonged weakness in international
securities markets would affect UBS's business revenues through its effect on
UBS's clients' investment activity and the value of portfolios under management,
which would in turn reduce UBS's revenues from its private banking and asset
management businesses.
COMPETITIVE FORCES
UBS faces intense competition in all aspects of its business. UBS competes with
asset managers, retail and commercial banks, private banking firms, investment
banking firms, brokerage firms and other investment services firms. In addition,
the trend toward consolidation in the global financial services industry is
creating competitors with broader ranges of product and service offerings,
increased access to capital, and greater efficiency and pricing power.
INFORMATION FOR READERS
FLUCTUATIONS IN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES AND INTEREST RATES
Because UBS prepares its accounts in Swiss francs, changes in currency exchange
rates,
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particularly between the Swiss franc and the US dollar, may have an effect on
the earnings that it reports. UBS's approach to managing this risk is explained
in the Currency Management section of the discussion of Asset and Liability
Management in the UBS Handbook 2000/2001.
In addition, changes in financial market structures can affect UBS's earnings.
For example, the establishment of the euro during 1999 affected foreign exchange
markets in Europe by reducing the extent of foreign exchange dealings among
member countries and generating more harmonized financial products. Movements in
interest rates can also affect UBS's results. UBS's interest income is affected
by changes in interest rates, although the precise mechanisms are complicated.
Interest rate movements can also affect UBS's fixed income trading portfolio and
the investment performance of its asset management businesses. For further
discussion of the effect of interest rate changes on UBS's business see the
Interest Rate Risk Management section of the discussion of Asset and Liability
Management in the UBS Handbook 2000/2001.
OPERATIONAL RISKS
UBS's businesses are dependent on its ability to process a large number of
complex transactions across numerous and diverse markets in different currencies
and subject to many different legal and regulatory regimes. UBS's systems and
processes are designed to ensure that the risks associated with UBS's activities
are appropriately controlled, but UBS recognizes that any weaknesses in these
systems could have a negative impact on its results of operations.
As a result of these and other factors beyond its control, UBS's revenues and
operating profit have been and are likely to continue to be subject to a measure
of variability from period to period. Therefore UBS's revenues and operating
profit for any particular fiscal period may not be indicative of sustainable
results, may vary from year to year and may impact UBS's ability to achieve its
strategic objectives.
For a discussion of UBS's risk management and control procedures see the Risk
Management and Control section of the UBS Handbook 2000/2001.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
UBS GROUP
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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INCOME STATEMENT KEY FIGURES
Operating income 36,402 28,425 22,247 28
Operating expenses 26,203 20,532 18,376 28
Operating profit before tax 10,199 7,893 3,871 29
Net profit 7,792 6,153 2,972 27
Cost / income ratio (%)(2) 72.2 69.9 79.2
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(2, 3) 70.4 68.7 77.7
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PER SHARE DATA (CHF)
Basic earnings per share(4, 7) 19.33 15.20 7.33 27
Basic earnings per share before goodwill(3, 4, 7) 20.99 16.04 8.18 31
Diluted earnings per share(4, 7) 19.04 15.07 7.20 26
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill(3, 4, 7) 20.67 15.90 8.03 30
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RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (%)
Return on shareholders' equity(5) 21.5 22.4 10.7
Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill(3,5) 23.4 23.6 12.0
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CHF million, except where indicated % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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BALANCE SHEET KEY FIGURES
Total assets 1,087,552 896,556 861,282 21
Shareholders' equity 44,833 30,608 28,794 46
Market capitalization 112,666 92,642 90,720 22
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BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
Tier 1 (%) 11.7 10.6 9.3
Total BIS (%) 15.7 14.5 13.2
Risk-weighted assets 273,290 273,107 303,719 0
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TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF BILLION) 2,469 1,744 1,573 42
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HEADCOUNT (FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS)(6) 71,076 49,058 48,011 45
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LONG-TERM RATINGS
Fitch, London AAA AAA AAA
Moody's, New York AA1 Aa1 Aa1
Standard & Poor's, New York AA+ AA+ AA+
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EARNINGS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS(8)
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.99
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Operating income 36,402 26,587 37
Operating expenses 25,763 20,534 25
Operating profit before tax 10,639 6,053 76
Net profit 8,132 4,665 74
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Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(2, 3) 69.2 73.3
Basic earnings per share before goodwill
(CHF)(3, 4, 7) 21.83 12.37 76
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill
(CHF)(3, 4, 7) 21.50 12.26 75
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Return on shareholders' equity before goodwill
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(1)The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2)Operating expenses / operating income before credit
loss recovery / (expense). (3)The amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets is excluded from the calculation. (4)For EPS calculation, see Note 10 to
the Financial Statements. (5)Net profit / average shareholders' equity excluding
dividends. (6)The Group headcount does not include the Klinik Hirslanden AG
headcount of 1,839 and 1,853 for 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999,
respectively. (7)1999 and 1998 share figures are restated for the two-for-one
share split, effective 8 May 2000. (8)Details of Significant Financial Events
can be found on pages 4 and 5.
Except where otherwise stated, all 31 December 2000 figures throughout this
report include the impact of the acquisition of PaineWebber, which occurred on 3
November 2000.
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INTRODUCTION
UBS is a global integrated investment services firm and the leading bank in
Switzerland. We are the world's leading provider of private banking services and
one of the largest asset managers globally. In the investment banking and
securities businesses we are among the select bracket of major global houses. In
Switzerland we are the clear market leader in corporate and retail banking. As
an integrated group, not merely a holding company, we create added value for
clients by drawing on the combined resources and expertise of all our
businesses.
UBS operates through three Business Groups and its Corporate Center. The three
Business Groups are:
- - UBS Switzerland, which is made up of two business units: Private and Corporate
Clients and Private Banking;
- - UBS Asset Management, which, until January 2001, consisted of two business
units: Institutional Asset Management and Investment Funds/GAM; and,
- - UBS Warburg, which, until January 2001, was composed of five business units:
Corporate & Institutional Clients, UBS Capital, US Private Clients,
International Private Clients and e-services.
Within each Business Group, business units share senior management,
infrastructure and other resources.
A full description of UBS and its Business Groups can be found in the UBS
Handbook 2000/2001.
THE FINANCIAL IMPACT ON UBS OF THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
UBS has incurred a total of CHF 746 million (USD 431 million) of restructuring
costs and other one-off merger-related costs as a result of the PaineWebber
merger.
In accordance with IAS purchase accounting rules, CHF 456 million of these
costs have been accounted for as a pre-acquisition liability of PaineWebber and
were therefore added to the goodwill amount for the transaction.
The remaining expenses, of CHF 290 million, were charged in fourth quarter
2000, and treated as a significant financial event. CHF 152 million was charged
in UBS Warburg's e-services business unit, representing the costs of closure of
telephone call centers and the write-down of capitalized software no longer
required in light of changes in the strategy due to the PaineWebber acquisition.
CHF 106 million was charged in the Corporate and Institutional Clients business
unit, principally covering severance and other personnel costs. The remaining
CHF 32 million was charged in Corporate Center.
GOODWILL
The amount of goodwill and intangible assets resulting from the merger was USD
10.0 billion, or CHF 17.5 billion.
Within this total USD 2.7 billion relates to identified intangible assets,
including the value of PaineWebber's brand and infrastructure.
The goodwill and intangible assets will be amortized over 20 years.
Amortization costs amounted to CHF 138 million in the fourth quarter 2000.
RETENTION PAYMENTS
As part of the merger, UBS agreed to make retention payments to PaineWebber
financial advisors, senior executives, and other staff, subject to these
employees' continued employment and other restrictions. The value of these
payments is expected to amount to a total of USD 875 million (CHF 1,541
million), the vast majority of which will be paid in the form of UBS shares. The
payments will vest over periods of up to four years from the merger. USD 76
million (CHF 128 million) was charged in fourth quarter 2000, and approximately
USD 280 million (approximately CHF 458 million at year end 2000 exchange rates)
is expected to be charged in 2001.
CASH CONSIDERATION
The cash portion of the merger consideration was USD 6.0 billion, or CHF 10.6
billion. UBS took advantage of the focus on the company in US markets as a
result of the PaineWebber transaction to make its inaugural US public offering,
issuing USD 1.5 billion of 8.622% Trust Preferred Securities on 10 October 2000.
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ISSUE OF SHARES TO FINANCE THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
At an Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 September 2000, UBS shareholders
approved a resolution to create 38 million shares of authorized capital in
connection with the PaineWebber merger. UBS shareholders also granted the Board
of Directors a "green shoe option" giving them the flexibility to issue some of
these shares at the time of the merger, and then to issue additional shares as
required during the three months following completion of the merger, up to the
38 million shares limit.
As announced at the completion of the merger, 40.6 million shares were
delivered to PaineWebber shareholders as part of the merger consideration. UBS
chose to fund this amount by issuing 12 million new ordinary shares, re-issuing
7 million shares held in Treasury and borrowing the remaining 21.6 million
ordinary shares that were required.
On 6 November 2000, following completion of the merger, UBS launched a new
treasury share buy-back program in Switzerland, designed principally to
repurchase shares to cover the borrowings. When the program was completed on 2
March 2000, a total of 30 million shares had been repurchased at an average
price of CHF 266. By 31 December 2000, 14.2 million shares had been purchased
through this program, and 13.8 million of them had been delivered to cover the
borrowed shares, leaving 7.8 million borrowed shares still outstanding. UBS
completed the repurchase of sufficient shares to cover all the borrowed shares
on 24 January 2001, having paid an average price of CHF 262 per share.
With no requirement to issue further shares in connection with the PaineWebber
merger, the green shoe option lapsed. UBS has met its commitment to minimize the
dilution of earnings and voting power, by keeping the final number of new UBS
shares issued as small as possible. The weighted average number of shares in the
fourth quarter was 5% higher than if the PaineWebber transaction had not
occurred.
The Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2001 will be asked to give formal
approval for the elimination of the remaining 26 million shares of authorized
capital which were not required for the transaction. It will also be asked to
reduce the conditional capital created to cover future exercise of options held
by PaineWebber staff from 16.3 million to the 5.6 million required to cover the
remaining outstanding options.
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UBS GROUP PERFORMANCE AGAINST TARGETS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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ROE (%)
as reported 21.5 22.4
before goodwill and adjusted for significant financial
events(2) 24.3 18.2
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BASIC EPS (CHF)
as reported(3) 19.33 15.20
before goodwill and adjusted for significant financial
events(2, 3) 21.83 12.37
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COST / INCOME RATIO (%)
as reported 72.2 69.9
before goodwill and adjusted for significant financial
events(2) 69.2 73.3
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ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
NET NEW NET NEW
MONEY(4) MONEY(4)
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 2000 1999
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UBS GROUP 2,469 1,744
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UBS SWITZERLAND
Private and Corporate Clients 440 439 0
Private Banking 681 671 (1) 1
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UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Institutional Asset Management(5) 496 574 (67) (50)
Investment Funds / GAM 219 225 4 1
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UBS WARBURG
US Private Clients(6) 794 8
International Private Clients 33 36 10 4
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets is excluded from the calculation. (3) 1999 share figures are restated for
the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May 2000. (4) Excludes interest and
dividend income. (5) Includes non-institutional assets also reported in the
Investment Funds / GAM business unit. (6) Client Assets were CHF 890 billion at
3 November 2000.
GROUP RESULTS 2000
GROUP TARGETS
UBS focuses on four key performance targets, designed to drive us to deliver
continually improving returns to our shareholders.
- - UBS seeks to achieve a sustainable, after-tax return on equity of 15-20%,
across periods of varying market conditions.
- - UBS aims to increase shareholder value through double-digit average annual
earnings per share (EPS) growth, across periods of varying market conditions.
- - Through cost reduction and earnings enhancement initiatives, UBS aims to
reduce the Group's cost/income ratio to a level that compares positively with
best-in-class competitors.
- - UBS aims to achieve a clear growth trend in net new money in its private
client businesses.
The first three targets are all measured pre-goodwill amortization, and
adjusted for significant financial events.
Adjusted for significant financial events, our pre-goodwill return on equity
for the year 2000 was 24.3%, clearly above our target range of 15-20%.
Pre-goodwill earnings per share, again on an adjusted basis, were CHF 21.83 in
2000, representing an increase of 76% over 1999, well in excess of our target of
double-digit growth over the cycle. Continued focus on cost control has brought
the pre-goodwill cost/income ratio, adjusted for significant financial events,
down to 69.2% in 2000, from 73.3% in 1999.
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Net new money in the private client businesses (Private Banking, US Private
Clients and International Private Clients) was CHF 18 billion for the year,
compared to CHF 4 billion in 1999, and including CHF 8 billion of net new money
in PaineWebber in only two months. PaineWebber's net new money growth since
completion of the merger demonstrates the strength of its franchise and the
momentum that it brings to UBS's asset gathering performance.
NET PROFIT
Full year net profit was CHF 7,792 million, up 27% from the CHF 6,153 million
reported in 1999. When adjusted for significant financial events, net profit for
2000 was CHF 8,132 million, up 74% from the CHF 4,665 million achieved in 1999.
These results reflect the very strong and consistent performance recorded by the
Group in every quarter of 2000.
Operating income and expense includes income and expense of the former
PaineWebber businesses from 3 November 2000, the date of the completion of the
merger with PaineWebber.
OPERATING INCOME
Total operating income increased 28% from 1999, to CHF 36,402 million, from CHF
28,425 million. Adjusted for significant financial events, total operating
income increased 37%, to CHF 36,402 million, from CHF 26,587 million in 1999.
This strong performance relative to 1999, was driven by excellent trading
results, improved credit conditions in the Swiss market, much higher fee and
commission income, and a successful year for the Group's investment banking
business.
The principal significant financial events affecting the income comparison
were from the one-off sales of businesses and investments in 1999, including
pre-tax gains of CHF 1,490 million on the sale of UBS's 25% stake in Swiss
Life/Rentenanstalt and CHF 110 million on the disposal of Julius Baer registered
shares, recorded in Net gains from disposal of associates and subsidiaries, and
CHF 200 million on the sale of UBS's international Global Trade Finance
business, which was recorded in Other income. In addition UBS recognized a CHF
38 million gain in 1999 from its residual holdings in Long Term Capital
Management, L.P., which was also recorded in Other income.
Net interest income before credit loss increased by CHF 2,221 million, or 38%,
from CHF 5,909 million in 1999 to CHF 8,130 million in 2000. This was
principally the result of much stronger trading-related perform-
NET INTEREST INCOME
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks 5,615 6,105 7,687 (8)
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers 14,692 12,077 14,111 22
Interest from finance leasing 36 49 60 (27)
Interest earned on securities borrowed and reverse
repurchase agreements 19,088 11,422 10,380 67
Interest and dividend income from financial
investments 202 160 372 26
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio 11,842 5,598 3,901 112
Other 270 193 931 40
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Total 51,745 35,604 37,442 45
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks 6,155 5,515 8,205 12
Interest on amounts due to customers 9,505 8,330 9,890 14
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements 14,915 8,446 7,543 77
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio 5,309 2,070 1,741 156
Interest on medium and long term debt 7,731 5,334 5,045 45
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Total 43,615 29,695 32,424 47
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NET INTEREST INCOME 8,130 5,909 5,018 38
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS 310 372 559 (17)
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SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES
Underwriting fees(1) 1,434 905 1,122 58
Corporate finance fees(1) 1,772 1,298 1,016 37
Brokerage fees 5,792 3,934 3,670 47
Investment fund fees 2,821 1,915 1,778 47
Fiduciary fees 351 317 349 11
Custodian fees 1,439 1,583 1,386 (9)
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees(1) 3,677 2,612 2,891 41
Other 50 57 110 (12)
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Total 17,336 12,621 12,322 37
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COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES 802 765 776 5
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TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 18,448 13,758 13,657 34
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FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Brokerage fees paid 1,084 795 704 36
Other 661 356 327 86
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Total 1,745 1,151 1,031 52
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 16,703 12,607 12,626 32
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(1) In prior periods, Corporate finance related advisory fees were included in
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees. These fees are now reported in
the new disclosure line Corporate finance fees together with merger and
acquisition fees which were previously reported in Underwriting and corporate
finance fees. All previous periods have been restated accordingly.
ance, as a result of buoyant markets, and the return of the balance sheet to
more normal proportions after the contraction implemented as part of the Group's
precautions against potential Year 2000 related problems.
Net interest income from loans and advances to banks and amounts due to banks
fell from CHF 590 million in 1999 to a net expense of CHF 540 million in 2000
due to increased average liabilities as UBS used its unsecured funding power to
take advantage of opportunities for investments in low risk assets such as
collateralized lending. Net interest income from collateralized lending - repos,
reverse repos, securities borrowing and lending - increased 40%, or CHF 1,197
million to CHF 4,173 million in 2000.
Interest paid on medium and long term debt (including commercial paper)
increased 45% or CHF 2,397 million from CHF 5,334 million in 1999 to CHF 7,731
million in 2000 as interest rates rose and UBS's funding requirements increased,
due to balance sheet growth in more active markets. UBS also changed the mix of
its debt to include a higher proportion of short-term financing.
Credit loss expense. As a result of the significant recovery of the Swiss
economy in 2000 and especially its effect on the real estate and construction
markets, UBS was able to write back CHF 695 million of credit loss provisions in
UBS Switzerland in 2000. These write-backs were offset by additional provisions
for the UBS Warburg portfolio of CHF 565 million, leading to an overall net
credit recovery of CHF 130 million for 2000, compared to an expense of CHF 956
million in 1999.
Net fee and commission income increased by CHF 4,096 million, or 32%, from CHF
12,607 million in 1999 to CHF 16,703 million in 2000. This was principally the
result of high levels of brokerage fees, due to increased client activity in
strong markets, especially in the first quarter of 2000, and the addition of
PaineWebber. In addition, two other new businesses, Global Asset Management
(GAM), acquired at the end of 1999, and O'Connor, created in June 2000,
contributed to the increase, as did the strong performance of UBS's investment
banking business during 2000.
Credit-related fees and commissions decreased CHF 62 million in 2000 mainly as
a result of the sale of UBS's international Global Trade Finance business in
1999.
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Underwriting fees increased by 58% over 1999 with strong results in both fixed
income and equity underwriting, despite UBS's relatively limited involvement in
the Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) sector, which led to lower equity
league table rankings in 2000 than in 1999. Corporate Finance fees grew 37%, or
CHF 474 million, from CHF 1,298 million in 1999 to CHF 1,772 million in 2000,
reflecting good results in Europe and a strong performance in Mergers and
Acquisitions, where our league table rankings improved compared to 1999.
Net brokerage fees were 50% higher in 2000 than in 1999 as a result of high
levels of client activity in the exuberant markets of the early part of the
year, and the inclusion of two months of results from PaineWebber. The increase
of 47% in Investment fund fees from 1999 to 2000 resulted from higher average
volumes in 2000 and a shift in the product mix, with a higher proportion of
assets under management invested in higher margin equity funds. In addition,
Investment fund fees in 2000 benefited from the inclusion of GAM and
PaineWebber's contribution in the last two months. Custodian fees and portfolio
and other management and advisory fees increased by a total of CHF 921 million,
or 22%, from 1999, due to higher asset-related fees in 2000 and the inclusion of
PaineWebber and the new O'Connor business.
Net trading income increased CHF 2,234 million, or 29%, to CHF 9,953 million
for 2000, compared to CHF 7,719 million for 1999, driven by strong growth in
equity trading income as a result of increased global market activity,
especially in the first quarter of 2000, and the increasing strength of UBS
Warburg's secondary client franchise.
Net trading income from foreign exchange increased CHF 179 million, or 16%,
from 1999 to 2000 despite difficult trading conditions at the start of the year,
with lower levels of market activity and narrowing margins on derivative
products, compared to 1999.
This income statement line does not fully capture the revenues of UBS Group's
foreign exchange business, which is amongst the largest in the world. The
revenues generated by all business areas of the UBS Group from sales and trading
of foreign exchange, precious metals, and banknotes products in 2000 were CHF
1,519 million as compared to CHF 1,155 million in 1999.
Net trading income from fixed income decreased CHF 1,691 million, or 65%, from
CHF 2,603 million in 1999 to CHF 912 million in 2000. Fixed income net trading
income does not reflect the full picture of trading-related income in the Fixed
Income business, which also includes a considerable contribution from coupon
income, which is managed as an integral part of the trading portfolio and is
reported as part of net interest income. The relative revenue contributions of
mark-to-market gains, coupon income and other factors are somewhat volatile,
because they depend on trading strategies and the instrument composition of the
portfolio. In 2000, while fixed income trading income fell, net coupon income,
which is reported in net interest income, rose from CHF 2,918 million to CHF
5,545 million.
Net trading income from equities increased CHF 3,746 million, or 93%, from
1999 to 2000. Positive markets led to an exceptionally good first quarter of
2000, with record client volumes. Performance in subsequent quarters of 2000
fell slightly in more varied market conditions, but was still well ahead of the
same periods in 1999.
Net gains from disposal of associates and subsidiaries fell 95% from CHF 1,821
million to CHF 83 million. 1999 included gains from the sales of our holdings in
SwissLife/ Rentenanstalt and Julius Baer registered shares.
NET TRADING INCOME
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Foreign exchange 1,287 1,108 1,992 16
Fixed income 912 2,603 162 (65)
Equities 7,754 4,008 1,159 93
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NET TRADING INCOME 9,953 7,719 3,313 29
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
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Other income increased CHF 78 million, or 6%, from CHF 1,325 million in 1999
to CHF 1,403 million in 2000, with income from investments in associates lower,
following sales in 1999, more than offset by higher income from the sale of
private equity investments and a reduction of losses on property sales.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total operating expenses increased 28% from CHF 20,532 million to CHF 26,203
million in 2000. Adjusted for significant financial events, total operating
expenses increased 25% to CHF 25,763 million from CHF 20,534 million in 1999.
The increase was principally due to increased personnel expenses, reflecting
higher performance-related pay driven by UBS's excellent results in 2000, the
inclusion of PaineWebber and the cost of retention payments for PaineWebber
staff.
The principal significant financial events affecting the comparison of
operating expenses are the CHF 150 million additional provision for the US
Global Settlement of World War II related claims, recorded in 2000 in General
and administrative expenses, and CHF 290 million of costs from the integration
of PaineWebber, also recorded in 2000. Of this CHF 290 million, CHF 118 million
were charged to Personnel expenses and amortization, CHF 93 million to General
and administrative expenses and CHF 79 million to Depreciation.
The various significant financial events affecting expenses in 1999, described
on pages 4 and 5, resulted in an increase in expense of CHF 2 million, made up
of a CHF 456 million increase to personnel expenses and a decrease of CHF 454
million in General and administrative expenses.
Personnel expenses increased CHF 4,586 million, or 36%, from CHF 12,577
million in 1999 to CHF 17,163 million in 2000. This increase was driven by
increased bonus compensation, in line with the Group's excellent results, and
CHF 1,083 million resulting from the inclusion of PaineWebber. Approximately 48%
of the annual total represented bonus and other variable compensation.
As part of the merger, UBS agreed to make retention payments to PaineWebber
financial advisors, senior executives and other staff, subject to these
employees' continued employment and other restrictions. These payments are
expected to amount to a total of USD 875 million (CHF 1,541 million), the vast
majority of which will be paid in the form of UBS shares. The payments will vest
over periods of up to four years from the merger. USD 76 million (CHF 128
million) was charged in fourth quarter 2000, and approximately USD 280 million
(CHF 458 million at year-end 2000 rates) is expected to be charged in 2001.
Because they are a regular and continuing cost of the business, these payments
are not treated as significant financial events.
UBS's headcount grew 45% over the year from 31 December 1999, to 71,076. The
vast majority of this change was due to the inclusion of 23,000 PaineWebber
staff.
HEADCOUNT(1)
(FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS) 31.12.00 31.12.99 CHANGE IN %
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UBS SWITZERLAND 28,785 31,354 (8)
Private and Corporate Clients 21,100 24,098 (12)
Private Banking 7,685 7,256 6
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UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT 2,860 2,576 11
Institutional Asset Management 1,728 1,653 5
Investment Funds / GAM 1,132 923 23
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UBS WARBURG 38,445 14,266 169
Corporate and Institutional Clients 15,262 12,694 20
UBS Capital 129 116 11
US Private Clients 21,490
e-services 410 70 486
International Private Clients 1,154 1,386 (17)
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CORPORATE CENTER 986 862 14
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GROUP TOTAL 71,076 49,058 45
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(1) The Group headcount does not include the Klinik Hirslanden AG headcount of
1,839 as of 31 December 2000 and 1,853 as of 31 December 1999.
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General and administrative expenses increased CHF 667 million, or 11%, from
CHF 6,098 million in 1999 to CHF 6,765 million in 2000.
General and administrative expenses in 2000 included a final provision of CHF
150 million related to the US Global Settlement of World War II related claims,
and CHF 93 million of PaineWebber integration costs, which were both treated as
significant financial events. General and administrative expenses in 1999
included a provision of CHF 154 million related to the US global settlement of
World War II related claims, and CHF 300 million of additional provisions in
respect of the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank
Corporation.
Adjusting for these effects, General and administrative costs rose 16%,
reflecting the incremental costs from the inclusion of PaineWebber offset by the
success of UBS's continued efforts to control non-revenue driven costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased CHF 418 million, or 23%, from
CHF 1,857 million in 1999 to CHF 2,275 million in 2000, mainly due to the
PaineWebber merger.
Tax expense increased CHF 634 million, or 38%, from CHF 1,686 million in 1999
to CHF 2,320 million in 2000, principally due to increased operating profit. The
effective tax rate of 22.8% in 2000 is slightly higher than the 21.4% effective
tax rate in 1999, reflecting increased income in higher taxation jurisdictions.
UBS GROUP'S PERFORMANCE WITHOUT THE IMPACT OF PAINEWEBBER
There are limitations to our ability to track the effect of the PaineWebber
merger on the Group's performance. Principally this is because of the full
integration of PaineWebber's capital markets business into the Corporate and
Institutional Clients unit. This was carried out very soon after the merger was
completed on 3 November 2000, with staff and revenues completely integrated into
the existing UBS Warburg structure. It is therefore not possible to identify
clearly the specific impact of the capital markets business on results. However,
the remaining PaineWebber businesses are reported as a separate business unit:
US Private Clients. It is possible therefore to distinguish their contribution
to Group profits. If additional adjustments are made for
- - goodwill amortization,
- - funding costs,
- - the share issuance, borrowing and subsequent repurchase,
- - restructuring costs, and
- - retention payments,
it is possible to make an approximate estimate of the underlying performance of
UBS for 2000.
Although this analysis should not be relied on as a definitive indication of
the performance of the continuing UBS businesses during the year, it
demonstrates the very positive underlying performance of the Group in 2000.
EARNINGS ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS AND
THE ESTIMATED IMPACT OF THE PAINEWEBBER MERGER
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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Operating income 35,309 26,587 33
Operating expenses 24,319 20,534 18
Operating profit before tax 10,990 6,053 82
Net profit 8,403 4,665 80
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Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%) 67.6 73.3
Basic earnings per share before goodwill (CHF) 22.44 12.37 81
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill (CHF) 22.16 12.26 81
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RETURN ON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY BEFORE GOODWILL (%) 27.5 18.2
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DIVIDEND AND DISTRIBUTION BY PAR VALUE REDUCTION
In October 2000, UBS paid a dividend of CHF 4.50 per share in respect of the
first three quarters of 2000, as part of the arrangements for the merger with
PaineWebber. The Board of Directors recommended a distribution in respect of the
fourth quarter of 2000 of CHF 1.60 per share, in the form of a par value
reduction. This brings the total distribution for the year to CHF 6.10 per
share, compared to the dividend of CHF 5.50 per share for 1999.
Until this year, the minimum par value allowed under law for a Swiss share was
CHF 10. The share split that UBS implemented in May last year brought the par
value of its share down to this level, removing any further opportunity to split
the share.
Under new regulations, which are currently passing through the Swiss
legislative process and are expected to become effective on 1 May 2001, the
minimum par value is expected to be reduced to CHF 0.01. UBS intends to utilize
this change to lower the market price per share to a level more in line with
that of its global peer group, and to make a payment to its shareholders in the
form of a reduction in the nominal value of its shares.
If shareholder approval is granted, and the legislation becomes effective, the
distribution of CHF 1.60 per share, in respect of the fourth quarter 2000, will
be paid in the form of a par value reduction. This is treated in Switzerland as
a return of capital to shareholders, not as income, and is therefore tax
efficient for shareholders who pay tax in Switzerland. Treatment in other
jurisdictions will vary, although under US tax regulations the distribution will
be treated as income. However, the par value reduction does still have
advantages for shareholders outside Switzerland, as no Swiss withholding tax is
payable. Each shareholder should consult with a tax advisor for applicable tax
implications of this distribution.
The distribution will reduce the par value of the share to CHF 8.40. UBS then
intends to split its share 3 for 1, resulting in a new par value of 2.80 per
share.
Because of the legal and regulatory processes involved, the distribution is
expected to take place on 18 July 2001, for holders of record on 13 July 2001.
The shares are expected to start trading at the new par value on 16 July 2001.
BALANCE SHEET
Total assets increased CHF 191 billion, or 21%, from CHF 897 billion at 31
December 1999 to CHF 1,088 billion at 31 December 2000, including CHF 99 billion
as a result of the merger with PaineWebber. The remainder of the increase was
principally a result of the unwinding of precautionary measures taken at the end
of 1999 in preparation for the millennium, and the currency impact of the
weakness of the Swiss franc. The increase in cash collateral on securities
borrowed, reverse repurchase agreements and trading portfolio assets was
partially offset by decreases in cash and balances with central banks and money
market paper, as liquidity levels were adjusted following Y2K, and a reduction
in positive replacement values due to netting, thanks to improved systems and
new reporting practices. Goodwill and intangible assets increased CHF 16
billion, due to goodwill and intangible assets resulting from the PaineWebber
merger.
Total liabilities increased 20%, from CHF 866 billion at 31 December 1999, to
CHF 1,040 billion at 31 December 2000, reflecting the unwinding of millennium
related precautions. The increase in amounts due under repurchase agreements,
cash collateral on securities lent and trading portfolio liabilities and an
increase in money market paper issued, was offset in part by a decrease in
negative replacement values, again principally due to netting.
UBS's long-term debt portfolio decreased from CHF 56.3 billion at 31 December
1999 to CHF 54.8 billion at 31 December 2000. During this year CHF 14.9 billion
of long-term securities were issued while CHF 24.6 billion matured. UBS believes
the maturity profile of the long-term debt portfolio is well balanced with a
slight bias towards shorter-term maturities to match the maturity profile of
UBS's assets.
Shareholders' equity increased CHF 14 billion, or 46%, from 31 December 1999
to 31 December 2000, reflecting the increase in capital required for the
PaineWebber merger, increased retained earnings and the reduced holding of
treasury shares.
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UBS maintains a significant percentage of liquid assets, including
collateralized receivables and trading portfolios that can be converted into
cash on relatively short notice and without adversely affecting UBS's ability to
conduct its ongoing businesses, in order to meet short-term funding needs.
Collateralized receivables include reverse repurchase agreements and cash
collateral on securities borrowed, and marketable corporate debt and equity
securities and a portion of UBS's loans and due from banks which are secured
primarily by real estate. The value of UBS's collateralized receivables and
trading portfolio will fluctuate depending on market conditions and client
business. The individual components of UBS's total assets, including the
proportion of liquid assets, may vary significantly from period to period due to
changing client needs, economic and market conditions and trading strategies.
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
In the twelve-month period to December 2000, cash equivalents decreased by CHF
8,907 million, principally as a result of investment activities, which generated
negative cash flow of CHF 19,135 million. This was mainly due to CHF 10,722
million of cash required for the PaineWebber merger and the purchase of CHF
8,770 million of financial investments.
The positive cash flow of CHF 11,697 million from operating activities
principally resulted from net profit of CHF 7,792 million, a net increase in
amounts due to customers and amounts due from customers of CHF 12,381 million,
CHF 11,553 million from an increase in the size of the trading portfolio and a
net cash inflow of CHF 10,236 million from other assets and liabilities and
accrued income and expenses. These were partially offset by a net cash outflow
of CHF 30,292 million for repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and cash
collateral on securities borrowed and lent.
Financing activities generated net cash outflow of CHF 1,581 million. CHF
10,125 million from the issuance of money market paper. CHF 14,884 million from
long-term debt and CHF 2,594 million from the issuance of trust preferred
securities was offset by CHF 24,640 million for repayment of long-term debt and
CHF 3,928 million for dividend payments.
GROUP RESULTS 1999
UBS's current performance targets were first implemented at the beginning of
2000. Performance against targets is not therefore discussed in relation to
1999.
OPERATING INCOME
Net interest income before credit loss expense increased by CHF 891 million, or
18%, from CHF 5,018 million in 1998 to CHF 5,909 million in 1999. Increased
trading-related interest income and higher interest margins in the domestic loan
portfolio in 1999 derived from more consistent application of UBS's
risk-adjusted pricing model were partially offset by the sale of business
activities which had contributed to net interest income in 1998, as well as the
impact of lower returns on invested equity and the reduction of the
international loan portfolio.
Credit loss expense recorded a slight increase of CHF 5 million from CHF 951
million in 1998 to CHF 956 million in 1999. During 1999, UBS experienced general
improvements in the economy and in the credit performance of its loan portfolio,
and a reduction in impaired loans in the aggregate. Although impaired loans
decreased, additional provisions were required for some of the impaired domestic
loans remaining in the portfolio.
Net fee and commission income decreased by CHF 19 million from CHF 12,626
million in 1998 to CHF 12,607 million in 1999. Excluding the effect of
divestments in 1998, the decrease was roughly 1%.
Credit-related fees and commissions decreased in 1999 in line with reduced
emerging market exposures and the sale of UBS's international Global Trade
Finance operations. Underwriting and corporate finance fees increased 3%
relative to exceptionally strong performance in 1998. Brokerage fees were higher
in 1999 than in 1998 mainly due to strong volumes in the UK, US and Asia. A CHF
137 million increase in investment fund fees was attributable to higher volumes
and pricing adjustments from the integration of the two pre-1998 merger product
platforms. Strong increases in custodian fees reflected higher custodian assets
and a new pricing model.
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Net trading income increased CHF 4,406 million, or 133%, from CHF 3,313
million in 1998 to CHF 7,719 million in 1999.
Net trading income from foreign exchange decreased CHF 884 million, or 44%,
from 1998 to 1999 mostly as a result of lower volumes in key markets. The
reduced levels of activity resulted from the introduction of the euro and
narrowing margins from increased competition in global markets.
Net trading income from fixed income increased CHF 2,441 million from CHF 162
million in 1998 to CHF 2,603 million in 1999. During 1998, net trading income
from fixed income was negatively impacted by the pre-tax CHF 793 million
write-down of UBS's trading position in Long Term Capital Management, L.P. and
approximately CHF 690 million in losses in UBS's emerging markets trading
portfolios. Excluding those write-downs from the 1998 results, net trading
income from fixed income increased approximately 58% in 1999 over 1998. Fixed
income trading revenues were strong across all major products during 1999, led
by swaps and options and investment grade debt.
Net trading income from equities increased CHF 2,849 million or 246% from
1998, to CHF 4,008 million in 1999. During 1998, net trading income was
negatively impacted by pre-tax CHF 762 million in losses from the Global
Equities Derivatives business area. In 1999, net trading income benefited from
very strong customer volumes in equity products globally.
Other income, including net gains from disposal of associates and
subsidiaries, increased CHF 905 million, or 40%, from CHF 2,241 million in 1998
to CHF 3,146 million in 1999. Total net gains on disposal of associates and
subsidiaries were CHF 1,821 million in 1999 compared to disposal-related pre-tax
gains of CHF 1,119 million in 1998. The first-time consolidation of Klinik
Hirslanden in 1999, resulting in Other income of CHF 395 million, was partially
offset by lower income from investments in associates as a result of the
divestments as well as lower income from other properties. The CHF 367 million
portion of the Long Term Capital Management write-down negatively impacted other
income in 1998.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel expenses increased CHF 2,761 million, or 28%, from CHF 9,816 million
in 1998 to CHF 12,577 million in 1999, despite only a minor increase in
headcount from 48,011 at 31 December 1998 to 49,058 at 31 December 1999. At the
end of 1997, UBS foresaw the probability of a shortfall in profit in its
investment banking business as a result of the then-pending 1998 merger. In
order to protect its investment banking franchise, UBS realized it would
probably need to make payments to personnel in excess of amounts determined by
normal compensation methodologies. An amount of approximately CHF 1 billion was
recorded as part of the merger-related restructuring reserve for this purpose.
By the end of 1998, this shortfall had materialized, and CHF 1,007 million of
accrued payments to personnel were charged against the restructuring reserve in
1998 as planned. The shortfall in profits noted above was aggravated by losses
associated with Long Term Capital Management and the Global Equity Derivatives
portfolio. Adjusting the prior year for the CHF 1,007 million, personnel
expenses in 1999 increased by 16%, which was primarily attributable to higher
performance-related compensation based on the good investment banking result in
1999. Personnel expense in 1999 was reduced by the recognition of CHF 456
million in pre-paid employer pension contributions.
General and administrative expenses decreased CHF 637 million, or 9%, from CHF
6,735 million in 1998 to CHF 6,098 million in 1999. General and administrative
expenses in 1998 include the provision of CHF 842 million for the US Global
Settlement of World War II related claims. In 1999, the following were included:
- - the additional restructuring provision of CHF 300 million;
- - an additional provision of CHF 154 million for the US Global Settlement of
World War II related claims; and
- - CHF 130 million from the first-time consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden.
Excluding the impact of these items in 1998 and 1999, General and
administrative expenses decreased 6% year-on-year, reflecting stringent cost
reduction programs.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 32 million, or 2%, from CHF 1,825
mil-
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lion in 1998 to CHF 1,857 million in 1999. Excluding the impact of the
first-time consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden in 1999, depreciation and
amortization remained flat.
Tax expense increased CHF 782 million, or 87%, from CHF 904 million in 1998 to
CHF 1,686 million in 1999, principally due to increased operating profit. The
effective tax rate of 21.4% is lower than 23.4%, the effective rate in 1998,
primarily due to the utilization of tax loss carry forwards.
OUTLOOK FOR 2001
The year 2000 was an outstanding one for UBS, and a good one overall for the
markets. Moving into 2001, the prospects for markets and for the international
credit environment are particularly difficult to predict. The recent upswing in
the economic cycle in Switzerland may, however, afford UBS some protection.
We believe that our credit business is well positioned, thanks to our
avoidance of balance sheet-led earnings growth, although we do not expect to see
the net credit loss write-backs we experienced this year. UBS Asset Management
is cautiously optimistic about prospects for growth as its core price/value
investment style demonstrates its strengths in less bullish markets, and UBS
Warburg has already demonstrated the quality and sustainability of its earnings
in the less positive conditions of the second half of 2000.
The biggest opportunity for UBS in 2001 lies in realizing the full
transforming value of the PaineWebber merger, not only in the US, but through
leveraging the marketing and client skills, product innovation and energy of our
new partners to build the best wealth management firm in the world.
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PRINCIPLES
PRINCIPLES
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The following discussion reviews the 1999 and 2000 results by Business Group and
business unit.
UBS's management reporting system and policies determine the revenues and
expenses directly attributable to each business unit. Internal charges and
transfer pricing adjustments are reflected in the performance of each business
unit.
Inter-business unit revenues and expenses include transfers between business
units and between geographical locations. Revenue sharing agreements are used to
allocate external customer revenues to Business Groups on a reasonable basis.
Transactions between Business Groups are conducted at arms length.
Inter-business unit charges are recorded as a reduction to expenses in the
business unit providing the service. Corporate Center expenses are allocated to
the operating business units, to the extent possible.
Interest revenues are apportioned to business units based on the opportunity
costs of funding their activities. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities are
refinanced with the Group Treasury based on market rates. Revenues relating to
balance sheet products are calculated on a fully-funded basis. As a result,
business units are additionally credited with the risk-free return on the
average equity used.
Commissions are credited to the business unit with the corresponding customer
relationship.
Regulatory equity is allocated to business units based on the average
regulatory capital requirement during the period. Only utilized equity is taken
into account, and a buffer of 10% is added. The remaining equity, mainly
covering real estate, and any unallocated equity, remains in Corporate Center.
Assets under management are defined as third-party on- and off-balance sheet
assets for which the Group has investment responsibility. This includes both
discretionary assets, where the Group has a mandate to invest and manage the
assets, as well as assets where the Group advises clients on their investment
decisions. Where two business units share responsibility for management of funds
(such as UBS investment funds held within private client portfolios), the assets
under management are included in both business segments. Wholesale custody-only
assets are excluded.
During 2001, UBS expects to introduce a new way of defining and measuring the
client assets it has responsibility for, replacing assets under management with
a new concept, distinguishing those assets held with UBS for investment
purposes.
Net new money is defined as the net inflow or outflow of assets under
management during a period, excluding interest and dividend income and the
effects of market or currency movements.
Headcount includes trainees and staff in management development programs, but
not contractors.
CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE
Credit loss expense represents the charges to the profit and loss account
relating to amounts due to UBS from loans and advances or other off-balance
sheet products, including OTC derivatives, that have had to be written-down
because they are impaired or uncollectable.
UBS determines the amounts of Credit loss expense in its financial accounts
and in the business unit reporting on different bases. In the Group financial
accounts, UBS reports its results according to International Accounting
Standards (IAS) definitions. Under these rules, Credit loss expense is the total
of net new allowances and direct write-offs less recoveries. Losses are
recognized and charged to the financial accounts in the period when they arise.
In contrast, in its segment and business unit reporting, UBS applies a different
approach to the measurement of credit risk which reflects the average annual
cost that UBS anticipates will arise from transactions that become impaired. In
order to manage exposure to credit risk more effectively, UBS prices
transactions with a view to earning - over time - sufficient income to
compensate for the losses that are expected to be caused by value adjustments
for impaired assets. The basis for measuring these inherent risks in the credit
portfolios is the concept of "Expected Loss" (see the Credit Risk section of the
UBS Handbook 2000/2001). UBS therefore quantifies the Credit loss expense at
business unit level based on the Expected Loss rather than
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the actual loss reported in its financial accounts.
As each business unit is ultimately responsible for its credit decisions, the
difference between the actual credit losses and the annual
expected credit loss calculated for management reporting purposes will be
charged or credited back to the business units over a three-year period, so that
the risks and rewards of credit decisions are fully reflected in their results.
CREDIT LOSS
Expected credit loss IAS Actual credit expense
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CHF million 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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UBS Switzerland 784 1,071 1,186 (695) 965 445
UBS Asset Management 0 0 0 0 0 0
UBS Warburg 247 333 510 565 0 506
Corporate Center 0 (9) 0
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TOTAL 1,031 1,404 1,696 (130) 956 951
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Balancing item in Corporate Center (1,161) (448) (745)
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UBS reconciles the difference between the Credit loss expense in its financial
accounts and the Expected Loss shown in business unit reporting with a balancing
item in the Corporate Center. UBS also shows the allocation of actual Credit
loss expense to the business units in the footnotes to Note 3a of the financial
statements.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
UBS reports carefully chosen key performance indicators for each of its business
units. These do not carry explicit targets, but are intended as indicators of
the business units' success in creating value for shareholders. They include
both financial metrics, such as the cost/income ratio, and non-financial
metrics, such as Assets under management.
The key performance indicators are used for internal performance measurement
as well as external reporting. This ensures that management have a clear
responsibility to lead their businesses towards achieving success in the Group's
key value drivers and reduces any risk of managing to purely internal
performance measures.
BUSINESS GROUP TAX RATES
The Business Groups of UBS do not represent separate legal entities. Business
Group results are prepared through the application of UBS's management
accounting policies to the results of the entities through which they operate.
Indicative business unit tax rates are calculated on an annual basis based on
the results and statutory tax rates of the previous financial year. These rates
are approximate calculations, based upon the application to the year's adjusted
earnings of statutory tax rates for the locations in which the Business Groups
operated. These tax rates therefore give guidance on the tax cost to each
Business Group of doing business during 2000 and on a standalone basis, without
the benefit of tax losses brought forward from earlier years:
UBS SWITZERLAND 21%
Private and Corporate Clients 21%
Private Banking 22%
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT 22%
Institutional Asset Management 23%
Investment Funds/GAM 22%
UBS WARBURG 22%
Corporate and Institutional Clients 23%
UBS Capital 26%
US Private Clients 37%
International Private Clients 32%
e-services 30%
These tax rates are not necessarily indicative of future tax rates for the
businesses or UBS Group as a whole.
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BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
For the year ended 31.12.00 31.12.99 (1) 31.12.98 (1) 31.12.99
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Income 14,182 12,761 13,958 11
Credit loss expense (2) (784) (1,071) (1,186) (27)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 13,398 11,690 12,772 15
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Personnel expenses 4,759 4,691 4,448 1
General and administrative expenses 2,394 2,308 2,226 4
Depreciation 508 460 771 10
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets 62 23 4 170
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 7,723 7,482 7,449 3
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 5,675 4,208 5,323 35
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Assets under management (CHF billion) 1,121 1,110 1,013 1
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Cost / income ratio (%) (3) 54 59 53
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%) (3, 4) 54 58 53
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% change from
As of 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 10,500 10,059 9,519 4
Headcount (full time equivalents) 28,785 31,354 30,589 (8)
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In management accounts, statistically derived adjusted
expected loss rather than net IAS credit loss (expense) / recovery is reported
in the business units (see Note 3a). (3) Operating expenses / operating income
before credit loss expense. (4) The amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
COMPONENTS OF OPERATING INCOME
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Private and Corporate Clients derives its operating income principally from
- - net interest income from its loan portfolio and customer deposits;
- - fees for investment management services; and
- - transaction fees.
As a result, Private and Corporate Clients' operating income is affected by
movements in interest rates, fluctuations in assets under management, client
activity levels, investment performance and changes in market conditions.
Private Banking derives its operating income from
- - fees for financial planning and wealth management services;
- - fees for investment management services; and
- - transaction-related fees.
Private Banking's fees are based on the market value of assets under management
and the level of transaction-related activity. As a result, Private Banking's
operating income is affected by such factors as fluctuations in assets under
management, changes in market conditions, investment performance and inflows and
outflows of client funds.
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PRIVATE AND CORPORATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Individual clients 5,026 4,553 4,785 10
Corporate clients 1,975 1,855 1,728 6
Risk transformation and capital management 307 330 0 (7)
Operations 205 313 448 (35)
Other (70) 142 64
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Income 7,443 7,193 7,025 3
Credit loss expense(2) (759) (1,050) (1,170) (28)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 6,684 6,143 5,855 9
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Personnel expenses 3,187 3,363 3,238 (5)
General and administrative expenses 1,058 1,123 1,025 (6)
Depreciation 419 384 680 9
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets 27 2 4
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 4,691 4,872 4,947 (4)
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 1,993 1,271 908 57
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion)(3) 440 439 434 0
Net new money (CHF billion) 0.4
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Cost/income ratio (%)(4) 63 68 70
Cost/income ratio before goodwill (%)(4,5) 63 68 70
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Non-performing loans/Gross loans outstanding
(%) 5.0 6.6
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 8,550 8,550 8,250 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 21,100 24,098 24,043 (12)
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In management accounts, statistically derived adjusted
expected loss rather than net IAS credit loss (expense) / recovery is reported
in the business units (see Note 3a). (3) Bank transaction accounts are
included. (4) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss
expense. (5) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
1999 or 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management increased slightly by CHF 1 billion from CHF 439 billion
in 1999 to CHF 440 billion during 2000, including net new money of CHF 0.4
billion. Market performance was slightly positive over the year, offsetting
transfers of CHF 5 billion to other business units.
The pre-goodwill cost / income ratio in 2000, at 63%, improved significantly
from 68% in 1999. This was principally due to lower operating expenses resulting
from continuing strict cost control, as the benefits of the 1998 merger between
Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation continued to be realized.
The quality of the Private and Corporate Clients' loan portfolio improved
considerably during the year, resulting in a non-performing loans / total loans
ratio of 5.0% at 31 December 2000, compared to 6.6% at the end of 1999. This
improvement was due in part to the unexpected strengthening of the Swiss
economy, and also to Private and Corporate
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Clients' efforts to further enhance the risk/return profile of its loan
portfolio through selective origination, secondary market transactions, the
disposal of subsidiaries, and the continued work-out of the recovery portfolio,
which decreased from CHF 21 billion to CHF 15 billion during the year.
Although UBS Switzerland's non-performing loans ratio is somewhat higher than
some comparable banks particularly in the US, the comparison reflects different
structural practices rather than underlying asset quality. In general, Swiss
practice is to write off loans entirely only on final settlement of bankruptcy
proceedings, the sale of the underlying assets or a formal debt forgiveness. In
contrast, US practice is to write off non-performing loans much sooner, reducing
the amount of such loans and corresponding provisions recorded at any given
date.
RESULTS
Record pre-tax profit for the year, at CHF 1,993 million, was an increase of CHF
722 million, or 57%, over 1999, clearly demonstrating the substantial benefits
of the merger between UBS and SBC for the combined domestic banking franchise.
OPERATING INCOME
Private and Corporate Clients' operating income in 2000 was CHF 6,684 million,
CHF 541 million, or 9%, higher than in 1999. This improved performance primarily
reflected higher fee income, particularly in the first half of the year, and
reduced expected loss as the quality of the loan portfolio improved.
Both of Private and Corporate Clients' two main operating business areas
recorded increases in their operating income in 2000 as compared to 1999.
- - Individual Clients: Operating income in 2000 was CHF 5,026 million, an
increase of CHF 473 million, or 10%, from CHF 4,553 million in 1999. This was
primarily due to increases in brokerage and investment fund fees resulting
from increased investment activity, and minor gains on sales of subsidiaries
and participations.
- - Corporate Clients: Operating income in 2000 was CHF 1,975 million, an increase
of CHF 120 million, or 6%, from CHF 1,855 million in 1999, primarily due to
higher interest income resulting from improved margins as well as increased
fee and commission income.
On the other hand, the two support areas saw their incomes reduce.
- - Risk Transformation and Capital Management: Income was CHF 307 million in
2000. This was a decrease of CHF 23 million, or 7%, from the CHF 330 million
recorded in 1999, primarily as a result of the reduced average size of the
recovery loan portfolio, managed by this unit.
- - Operations: Revenues in 2000 were CHF 205 million, a decrease of CHF 108
million, or 35%, from CHF 313 million in 1999. Operations revenues were
affected by lower interest revenues as a result of reduced correspondent bank
overdraft balances, partially offset by small one-off revenues from the
revaluation of minority holdings in other companies.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Full year operating expenses in 2000 were CHF 4,691 million, down 4%, or CHF 181
million, from 1999. This was primarily due to falling personnel costs as
headcount was reduced.
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE BY BUSINESS AREA
CHF million
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Individual Clients 5,026 4,553 4,785
Corporate Clients 1,975 1,855 1,728
Risk transformation and Capital Management 307 330
Operations 205 313 448
Other (70) 142 64
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TOTAL 7,443 7,193 7,025
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Personnel expense fell by CHF 176 million, or 5%, from CHF 3,363 million in
1999 to CHF 3,187 million in 2000. Increased performance-related compensation,
reflecting the good
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results, was more than offset by a substantial reduction in headcount during the
year.
General and administrative expenses fell 6% over the year, despite our
continued investments in online services, reflecting continued cost control
efforts.
Depreciation expense increased by CHF 35 million, or 9%, to CHF 419 million,
primarily due to the implementation of IAS 38, relating to the capitalization of
software costs.
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets increased CHF 25 million,
from CHF 2 million in 1999 to CHF 27 million in 2000. This increase was
primarily due to the acquisition of a credit card portfolio during second
quarter 2000.
HEADCOUNT
Private and Corporate Clients' headcount declined by almost 3,000 in 2000 from
24,098 at the end of 1999 to 21,100 at 31 December 2000. This reduction includes
948 staff transferred with Systor, which became an independent company at the
start of 2000, 413 staff of Solothurner Bank, which was sold during 2000, and
the transfer of 148 financial planning and wealth management staff to Private
Banking. The remaining reduction of 1,489 staff demonstrates UBS's continued
success in realizing UBS/SBC merger-related synergies.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income before credit loss expense increased CHF 168 million, or 2%,
from CHF 7,025 million in 1998 to CHF 7,193 million in 1999. This improvement
was primarily due to higher margins on interest-related business, such as
mortgages, as well as the first full-year impact of the amalgamation and
repricing of products from the two former banks. In conjunction with the
creation of the Risk Transformation and Capital Management business area in
October 1999, the business areas within Private and Corporate Clients were
realigned in 1999. These realignments and the resulting effects on 1999
operating income were as follows:
- - The Business Client segment was transferred from Individual Clients to
Corporate Clients, resulting in a decrease in operating income from Individual
Clients from 1998 to 1999.
- - Operating income from Corporate Clients increased from 1998 to 1999, primarily
due to the transfer in of the Business Client segment, the transfer in of the
Swiss Global Trade Finance business from UBS Warburg, and improving interest
margins. The transfer out of the Recovery portfolio to Risk Transformation and
Capital Management partially offset these increases.
- - Operating income from Operations decreased compared to 1998. This was the net
effect of the transfer of emerging market bank activities from UBS Warburg
into UBS Private and Corporate Clients and the transfer of industrialized bank
activities to UBS Warburg during 1999.
Private and Corporate Clients' expected loss decreased CHF 120 million, or 10%,
from CHF 1,170 million in 1998 to CHF 1,050 million in 1999 as a result of the
accelerated reduction of impaired positions and the movement to higher quality
businesses. This was partially offset by increased expected loss primarily
resulting from the transfer of the remainder of the Swiss Global Trade Finance
business from UBS Warburg during 1999.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 223 million, or 5%,
from CHF 4,263 million in 1998 to CHF 4,486 million in 1999. This increase was
due primarily to merger related IT integration work, work relating to the Year
2000 transition and the costs associated with the shift of the Swiss Global
Trade Finance business from UBS Warburg. This business, with approximately 400
professionals, was transferred from UBS Warburg in early 1999. These increases
were partially offset by cost savings resulting from the closure of redundant
branches.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased CHF 298 million, or 44%, from
CHF 684 million in 1998 to CHF 386 million in 1999, primarily due to reduced
assets employed subsequent to the 1998 merger.
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PRIVATE BANKING
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Income 6,739 5,568 6,933 21
Credit loss expense(2) (25) (21) (16) 19
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 6,714 5,547 6,917 21
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Personnel expenses 1,572 1,328 1,210 18
General and administrative expenses 1,336 1,185 1,201 13
Depreciation 89 76 91 17
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets 35 21 0 67
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 3,032 2,610 2,502 16
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 3,682 2,937 4,415 25
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 681 671 579 1
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Net new money (CHF billion)(3) (0.7) 0.7
Gross AuM margin (bps) 98 90 9
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Cost / income ratio (%)(4) 45 47 36
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(4, 5) 44 46 36
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 1,950 1,509 1,269 29
Headcount (full time equivalents) 7,685 7,256 6,546 6
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In management accounts, statistically derived adjusted
expected loss rather than net IAS credit loss (expense) / recovery is reported
in the business units (see Note 3a). (3) Excludes dividend and interest
income. (4) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss
expense. (5) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
1999 or 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management increased slightly by CHF 10 billion, or 1%, from CHF
671 billion to CHF 681 billion during 2000, primarily reflecting market
performance and currency effects. Net new money during the year was
disappointing, with net outflows of CHF 0.7 billion.
Gross margin for the year, at 98 basis points, partly reflects the very strong
performance in the exceptional markets of the first quarter. The more recent
rates of 95 basis points in second and fourth quarters, and 94 basis points in
third quarter, represent a solid improvement over the average of 90 basis points
recorded in 1999, as we introduce more value-added products to our client base.
The pre-goodwill cost / income ratio of 44% improved slightly from 46% in
1999, principally due to significantly higher revenues.
RESULTS
Net profit before tax for the year increased significantly, by CHF 745 million,
or 25%, to CHF 3,682 million, from CHF 2,937 million in 1999. This reflects
strong markets in the early part of 2000, and the margin-enhancing benefits of
introducing more added-value products during the year.
OPERATING INCOME
The increase in gross margin to 98 basis points resulted in operating income of
CHF 6,714 million, which was 21%, or CHF 1,167 million, higher than in 1999.
Revenue quality has also improved with asset-
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based fees growing faster over the year than transaction-based fees.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Full year operating expenses were CHF 3,032 million, CHF 422 million or 16%
higher than in 1999.
Personnel expenses increased CHF 244 million, or 18%, partly due to increased
hiring in client-focused areas, the transfer of financial planning and wealth
management staff from the Private and Corporate Clients unit, as well as higher
performance-related compensation.
General and administrative expenses increased CHF 151 million, or 13%,
primarily due to recruitment and training expenses, volume-driven transaction
processing costs, as well as project-related technology costs.
Depreciation expense increased by CHF 13 million, or 17%, due to increased
investments in both software and the refurbishment of premises.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount at year end 2000 was 7,685, representing an increase of 429 during the
year. This was mainly the result of the transfer of 148 financial planning and
wealth management staff from the Private and Corporate Clients business unit and
the completion in first quarter 2000 of previous initiatives to strengthen
product capabilities.
It is Private Banking's policy to shift the balance of its staff towards
client-facing roles, reducing the number of support staff. During the year there
were net increases of 302 staff in client-focused market areas and 127 in
product areas, such as financial planning, Active Advisory, and portfolio
management.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income decreased CHF 1,370 million, or 20%, from CHF 6,917 million in
1998 to CHF 5,547 million in 1999. This significant decrease principally
reflected lower transaction-based revenues due to lower levels of client
transaction activity. CHF 1,058 million gains from the divestitures of Banca
della Svizzera Italiana (BSI) and Adler, as well as CHF 268 million of operating
income relating to BSI's operations, are included in operating income for 1998
and did not recur in 1999.
Notwithstanding the decrease in operating income, assets under management
increased during 1999 by CHF 92 billion, or 16%. Strong markets, especially in
Europe, in the United States, and in the technology sector, as well as the
stronger US dollar, led to a performance increase of CHF 80 billion for 1999. In
addition, the acquisition of the international private banking operations of
Bank of America accounted for an additional CHF 5 billion, while inter-business
unit transfers resulted in another CHF 6 billion. This increase was partially
offset, however, by decreased volumes from existing clients during the second
half of 1999.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses, adjusted for CHF 125 million in divestiture-related
operating expenses, increased 4%, or CHF 108 million, to CHF 2,610 million in
1999, to a large extent as a result of UBS's expansion in the front-line staff
as well as infrastructure related investments.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 102 million, or
4%, from CHF 2,411 million in 1998 to CHF 2,513 million 1999. Personnel costs
increased 10%, or CHF 118 million, to CHF 1,328 million in 1999 due to an
increase in headcount of 710 from 6,546 at 31 December 1998 to 7,256 at 31
December 1999. Headcount growth resulted from the acquisition in 1999 of Bank of
America's international private banking operations, enhancement of UBS's
logistics capabilities and support for the introduction of new portfolio
monitoring and advisory capabilities. Operating expenses in 1998 also included
CHF 125 million related to BSI that did not occur in 1999.
As a result of the acquisition of the international private banking operations
of Bank of America, goodwill amortization increased to CHF 21 million in 1999.
Depreciation decreased CHF 15 million, or 16%, from CHF 91 million in 1998 to
CHF 6 million in 1999.
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UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Income 1,953 1,369 1,358 43
Credit loss expense 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,953 1,369 1,358 43
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Personnel expenses 880 516 515 71
General and administrative expenses 439 271 228 62
Depreciation 49 32 35 53
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets 263 113 78 133
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,631 932 856 75
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 322 437 502 (26)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Assets under management (CHF billion) 522 598 532 (13)
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Cost / income ratio (%)(2) 84 68 63
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(2, 3) 70 60 57
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% change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 1,250 162 102 672
Headcount (full time equivalents) 2,860 2,576 1,863 11
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) Operating expenses / operating income before credit
loss expense. (3) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
COMPONENTS OF REVENUE
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UBS Asset Management generates most of its revenue from the asset management
services it provides to institutional clients, and from the distribution of
investment funds. Fees charged to institutional clients and on investment
funds are based on the market value of assets under management. As a result,
UBS Asset Management's revenues are affected by changes in market levels as
well as flows of client funds.
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INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Institutional 1,103 906 968 22
Non-institutional 198 193 195 3
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Income 1,301 1,099 1,163 18
Credit loss expense 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,301 1,099 1,163 18
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Personnel expenses 631 458 465 38
General and administrative expenses 243 178 154 37
Depreciation 27 25 29 8
Amortization of goodwill and other
intangible assets 173 113 78 53
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,074 774 726 39
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 227 325 437 (30)
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 496 574 531 (14)
Net new money (CHF billion)(2) (66.6) (50.1)
Gross AuM margin (bps)(3) 33 25 32
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Cost / income ratio (%)(4) 83 70 62
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)(4,
5) 69 60 56
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 500 160 100 213
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,728 1,653 1,497 5
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) Excludes dividend and interest income. (3) Revenues
divided by average assets under management, for the institutional portion of the
business only. (4) Operating expenses / operating income before credit loss
expense. (5) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation.
2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
1999 or 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management decreased 14%, or CHF 78 billion, from CHF 574 billion
at 31 December 1999 to CHF 496 billion at 31 December 2000, with the majority of
the decline due to client losses in the institutional business, particularly in
the earlier part of the year.
Net new money for the year saw a net outflow of CHF 66.6 billion. Net new
money outflows moderated as the year progressed, as losses of equity mandates
continued to decline. Client losses continued to be concentrated primarily
within US and to a lesser degree UK mandates, reflecting past investment
performance issues.
The gross margin in 2000 was 33 basis points, an increase of 8 basis points
over 1999. This rise reflects the contributions from two new higher margin
businesses: O'Connor, created in June 2000, and UBS Realty Investors (formerly
Allegis), purchased in December 1999.
The cost/income ratio before goodwill increased to 69% in 2000 from 60% in
1999, principally as a result of the inclusion of
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O'Connor and UBS Realty Investors (which generate higher gross margins than the
rest of the business, but at higher cost), spending on strategic initiatives to
expand global reach, and lower asset-based revenues towards the end of the year.
INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE IN 2000
The return of global equity markets towards fundamental values was the
predominant development during 2000. This trend accelerated during the fourth
quarter as the US economy began to slow, and many companies within the
Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector posted disappointing
earnings. Within this challenging environment, strategic positions benefiting
from the decline in the TMT sector, the associated drop in equity markets, the
under-performance of the very largest capitalization equities, and the year-end
turnaround in the euro, helped Institutional Asset Management deliver the best
relative annual investment performance in its history.
US equity strategies outperformed benchmarks by wide margins. Global,
international and UK equity strategies were also significantly positive.
Phillips & Drew was ranked the top-performing pension fund manager in Britain
for the year 2000 by Combined Actuarial Performance Services (CAPS), the leading
UK performance measurement consultancy. Phillips & Drew's flagship Managed
Exempt fund (equities mixed with property) outperformed the average fund manager
by more than 10% for the full year. Phillips & Drew's strong performance in 2000
also benefited their balanced fund's three and five year records, moving its
ranking up from fourth quartile at the end of 1999 to second quartile at the end
of 2000.
RESULTS
The full year pre-tax profit of CHF 227 million was 30% lower than 1999. Despite
asset losses in the core institutional business, income increased as a result of
the launch of the O'Connor business and the acquisition of Allegis; but this was
more than offset by higher performance-related personnel expenses, goodwill
amortization relating to Allegis and increased general and administrative
expenses.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income increased CHF 202 million, or 18%, from CHF 1,099 million in
1999 to CHF 1,301 million in 2000. Despite the decrease in assets under
management, operating income increased as a result of the acquisition of Allegis
and the creation of the new O'Connor alternative asset management business,
partially offset by lost revenue from client losses.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Full year expenses increased by CHF 300 million, to CHF 1,074 million. Personnel
expenses increased 38%, or CHF 173 million, from CHF 458 million in 1999 to CHF
631 million in 2000 and General and administrative expenses increased 37%, or
CHF 65 million, over 1999 to CHF 243 million in 2000. Both categories of expense
increased as a result of the acquisition of Allegis, the addition of the new
O'Connor business and currency movements.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 62 million, or 45%, from
CHF 138 million in 1999 to CHF 200 million in 2000, including CHF 46 million
from the acquisition of Allegis.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount increased 5% from 1,653 at 31 December 1999 to 1,728 at 31 December
2000, primarily as a result of the creation of the new O'Connor business in June
2000.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income decreased CHF 64 million, or 6%, from CHF 1,163 million in 1998
to CHF 1,099 million in 1999. Assets under management increased 8%, or CHF 43
billion, to CHF 574 billion at 31 December 1999 from CHF 531 at 31 December
1998, with increases in both institutional and non-institutional categories
year-on-year. Despite the 4% increase in institutional assets under management,
which primarily resulted from investment performance, the acquisition of Allegis
and growth in private client mandates, institu-
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tional revenues decreased. This decrease from CHF 968 million in 1998 to CHF 906
million in 1999 reflects a slight decline in average institutional assets under
management from 1998 to 1999, as gains from performance and currency were offset
by loss of clients and performance issues in certain mandate types. Average
non-institutional assets increased by 16% during 1999; however,
non-institutional revenues declined slightly to CHF 193 million as a result of
new interbusiness unit fee arrangements with UBS Private Banking.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 17 million, or 3%,
from CHF 619 million in 1998 to CHF 636 million in 1999. Headcount increased
from 1,497 as of 31 December 1998 to 1,653 as of 31 December 1999, primarily as
a result of the acquisition of Allegis in December 1999. Personnel expenses
decreased slightly from CHF 465 million in 1998 to CHF 458 million in 1999
reflecting decreased incentive compensation. General and administrative expenses
increased 16% from CHF 154 million in 1998 to CHF 178 million in 1999 as a
result of revisions in cost-sharing arrangements between Institutional Asset
Management and other business units of UBS.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 31 million, or 29%, from
CHF 107 million in 1998 to CHF 138 million in 1999, reflecting increased
goodwill amortization related to the buy-out of UBS's joint venture with the
Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan.
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INVESTMENT FUNDS/GAM
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Income 652 270 195 141
Credit loss expense 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 652 270 195 141
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Personnel expenses 249 58 50 329
General and administrative expenses 196 93 74 111
Depreciation 22 7 6 214
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 90 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 557 158 130 253
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 95 112 65 (15)
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 219 225 176 (3)
Net new money (CHF billion)(2) 4.4 1.3
Gross AuM margin (bps)(3) 38 24 58
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Cost/income ratio (%)(4) 85 59 67
Cost/income ratio before goodwill(%)(4,5) 72 59 67
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
As of 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 750 2 2
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,132 923 366 23
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(1)The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2)Excludes dividend and interest income. (3)All
non-institutional revenues, including those booked in Institutional Asset
Management, divided by average assets under management. (4)Operating
expenses/operating income before credit loss expense. (5)The amortization of
goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
1999 or 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management decreased 3% from CHF 225 billion at 31 December 1999 to
CHF 219 billion at year end 2000, largely a result of currency and market
movements, partly offset by net new money of CHF 4.4 billion.
The cost/income ratio before goodwill increased from 59% to 72% mainly as a
result of the inclusion of Global Asset Management (GAM), but also reflecting
spending on new business initiatives, chiefly targeted at marketing investment
funds outside UBS's own client base.
The gross margin for the year, at 38 basis points, is significantly higher
than the 24 basis points recorded in 1999, principally due to the contribution
from GAM.
RESULTS
Net profit for 2000 fell 15%, or CHF 17 million, to CHF 95 million in 2000,
reflecting the additional costs of spending on new business initiatives, chiefly
targeted at marketing investment funds outside UBS.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income increased CHF 382 million, or 141%, from CHF 270 million in
1999 to
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CHF 652 million in 2000, primarily as a result of the GAM acquisition.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel expenses increased 329%, or CHF 191 million, from CHF 58 million in
1999 to CHF 249 million in 2000 due to the acquisition of GAM, and increased
headcount for growth initiatives in the Investment Funds area. General and
administrative expenses increased 111%, from CHF 93 million in 1999 to CHF 196
million in 2000, as a result of the acquisition of GAM and marketing and
distribution initiatives in the Investment Funds area.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 105 million, from CHF 7
million in 1999 to CHF 112 million in 2000, reflecting goodwill amortization
following the acquisition of GAM.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount increased 23% from 923 at 31 December 1999 to 1,132 at 31 December
2000, primarily a result of an increase of staff to support distribution
initiatives in the Investment Funds area.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income increased CHF 75 million, or 38%, from CHF 195 million in 1998
to CHF 270 million in 1999. This was principally due to higher Investment Funds
assets and the transfer from Private Banking of some client responsibility and
related income. The acquisition of GAM did not significantly impact income or
expenses in 1999.
Assets under management increased 28%, or CHF 49 billion, to CHF 225 billion
at 31 December 1999 from CHF 176 billion at 31 December 1998. CHF 24 billion of
this increase was due to the acquisition of GAM in December 1999. The remainder
was mainly due to positive investment performance.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 27 million, or 22%,
from CHF 124 million in 1998 to CHF 151 million in 1999. Headcount increased
from 366 as of 31 December 1998 to 923 as of 31 December 1999, primarily as a
result of the acquisition of GAM in December 1999. Excluding GAM, headcount
increased by 69, as a result of efforts to build the Investment Funds business,
including the launching of new funds and expansion of distribution efforts.
Personnel expenses increased 16% from CHF 50 million in 1998 to CHF 58 million
in 1999 in line with the increase in headcount. General and administrative
expenses increased 26% to CHF 93 million in 1999 reflecting increased investment
in international distribution and the costs of launching new funds, offset by
synergies from the 1998 merger, including reduced fees for market data systems
and the combination of fund valuation and management systems.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased CHF 1 million, or 17%, from
CHF 6 million in 1998 to CHF 7 million in 1999, as a result of changes in the
holding structure of some of the business unit's real estate funds.
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UBS WARBURG
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99( 1) 31.12.98( 1) 31.12.99
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Income 19,779(4) 13,241 7,691 49
Credit loss expense( 2) (247) (333) (510) (26)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 19,532 12,908 7,181 51
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Personnel expenses 11,002 7,278 4,641 51
General and administrative expenses 3,501 2,680 2,625 31
Depreciation 731 659 549 11
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 298(4) 154 173 94
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 15,532 10,771 7,988 44
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 4,000 2,137 (807) 87
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Assets under management (CHF billion)( 6) 827 36 27
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Cost / income ratio (%)( 7) 79 81 104
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)( 7, 8) 77 80 102
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% change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 24,900 10,679 13,779 133
Headcount (full time equivalents) 38,445 14,266 14,638 169
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BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99( 1) 31.12.98( 1) 31.12.99
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Income 19,779(4) 13,041(5) 7,691 52
Credit loss expense( 2) (247) (333) (510) (26)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 19,532 12,708 7,181 54
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Personnel expenses 10,916(3) 7,278 4,641 50
General and administrative expenses 3,408(3) 2,680 2,625 27
Depreciation 652(3) 659 549 (1)
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 298(4) 154 173 94
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 15,274 10,771 7,988 42
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 4,258 1,937 (807) 120
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Cost / income ratio (%)( 7) 77 83 104
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)( 7, 8) 76 81 102
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In management accounts, statistically derived adjusted
expected loss rather than net IAS credit loss (expense) / recovery is reported
in the business units (see Note 3a). (3) The year ended 31 December 2000
Personnel, General and administrative expenses and Depreciation were adjusted
for the significant financial events in respect of the PaineWebber integration
costs by CHF 86 million, CHF 93 million and CHF 79 million,
respectively. (4) Goodwill funding costs of CHF 132 million and amortization of
goodwill and other intangible assets of CHF 138 million in respect of the
PaineWebber acquisition are included in UBS Warburg results but are not
reflected in any of the individual business units. (5) Year ended 31 December
1999 has been adjusted for the Significant Financial Event of CHF 200 million
for the sale of the international Global Trade Finance business. (6) US Private
Clients' Client Assets at 3 November 2000 were CHF 890 billion. (7) Operating
expenses / operating income before credit loss expense. (8) The amortization of
goodwill and other intangible assets is excluded from this calculation.
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GOODWILL COSTS
UBS Warburg's Business Group operating expenses include CHF 138 million
amortization of goodwill and intangible assets and CHF 132 million of goodwill
funding costs relating to the merger with PaineWebber which are recorded at the
Business Group level, but are not allocated to the individual business units.
In particular, the results of the US Private Clients business unit, which
includes the former PaineWebber private client businesses, do not reflect
goodwill amortization or funding costs relating to the merger.
COMPONENTS OF OPERATING INCOME
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The Corporate and Institutional Clients unit generates operating income from
- commissions on agency transactions and spreads or markups on principal
transactions;
- fees from debt and equity capital markets transactions, leveraged finance,
and the structuring of derivatives and complex transactions;
- mergers and acquisitions and other advisory fees;
- interest income on principal transactions and from the loan portfolio; and
- gains and losses on market making, proprietary, and arbitrage positions.
As a result, Corporate and Institutional Clients' operating income is affected
by movements in market conditions, interest rate swings, the level of trading
activity in primary and secondary markets and the extent of merger and
acquisition activity. These and other factors have had and may in the future
have a significant impact on results of operations from year to year.
UBS Capital's primary source of operating income is capital gains from the
disposal or sale of its investments, which are recorded at the time of
ultimate divestment. As a result, appreciation in fair market value is
recognized as operating income only at the time of sale. The level of annual
operating income from UBS Capital is directly affected by the level of
investment disposals that take place during the year.
The private clients business units, US Private Clients and International
Private Clients, principally derive their operating income from
- fees for financial planning and wealth management services;
- fees for discretionary services; and
- transaction-related fees.
These fees are based on the market value of assets under management and the
level of transaction-related activity. As a result, operating income is
affected by such factors as fluctuations in assets under management, changes
in market conditions, investment performance and inflows and outflows of
client funds.
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CORPORATE AND INSTITUTIONAL CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99( 1) 31.12.98( 1) 31.12.99
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Corporate Finance 2,701 2,054 1,665 31
Equities 10,429 5,724 3,253 82
Fixed income 2,969 2,464 (267) 20
Treasury products 1,653 1,805 2,351 (8)
Non-core business 281 482(2) (96) (42)
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Income 18,033 12,529(2) 6,906 44
Credit loss expense( 3) (243) (330) (500) (26)
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 17,790 12,199 6,406 46
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Personnel expenses 9,284(4, 6,861 4,333 35
5)
General and administrative expenses 2,779(4) 2,429 2,483 14
Depreciation 555(4) 629 535 (12)
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 149 134 157 11
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 12,767 10,053 7,508 27
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 5,023 2,146 (1,102) 134
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KPI'S
Compensation / income (%) 51 55 63
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Cost / income ratio (%)( 6) 71 80 109
Cost / income ratio before goodwill (%)( 6, 7) 70 79 106
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Non-performing loans / Gross loans outstanding (%) 3.4 2.2 1.5
Average VaR (10-day 99%) 242 213 295(8)
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LEAGUE TABLE RANKINGS( 9)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Global Mergers and Acquisitions completed( 10)
Rank 6 6
Market share 16.7 20.3
International Equity New Issues( 11)
Rank 7 11
Market share 5.1 3.8
International Bonds( 11)
Rank 5 5
Market share 7.9 8.0
Eurobonds( 11)
Rank 1 1
Market share 8.8 8.7
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 10,000 10,050 13,300 0
Headcount (full time equivalents) 15,262 12,694 13,794 20
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) Year ended 31 December 1999 income was adjusted for
the Significant Financial Event of CHF 200 million related to the sale of the
international Global Trade Finance business. (3) In management accounts,
statistically derived adjusted expected loss rather than net IAS credit loss
(expense) / recovery is reported in the business units (see Note 3a). (4) The
year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel, General and administrative expenses and
Depreciation were adjusted for the Significant Financial Events in respect of
the PaineWebber integration by CHF 86 million, CHF 13 million and CHF 7 million,
respectively. (5) The year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel expenses include CHF
11 million of the CHF 128 million retention payments in respect of the
PaineWebber acquisition. (6) Operating expenses / operating income before credit
loss expense. (7) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets is
excluded from this calculation. (8) VaR average for 1998 is from the date of the
UBS / SBC merger, 26 June 1998, until 31 December 1998. (9) The league table
rankings reflect recent industry consolidation. (10) Source: Thomson Financial
Securities data. (11) Source: Capital Data Bondware.
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2000
The results for Corporate and Institutional Clients include the costs and
revenues for November and December 2000 of the former PaineWebber capital
markets businesses, which were integrated into this business unit from the
completion of the merger on 3 November 2000.
PaineWebber integration costs were treated as a significant financial event,
and are not shown in the table. The amounts involved were: personnel expenses
CHF 86 million, general and administrative expenses CHF 13 million and
depreciation CHF 7 million.
In addition, a CHF 200 million gain on the sale of UBS's international Global
Trade Finance business in 1999 was treated as a significant financial event and
is not reflected in the operating income shown in the table.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
UBS Warburg measures its expense base primarily in terms of percentage of
revenues, looking at both personnel costs and non-personnel costs on this basis.
Continued strong revenue performance and active cost management led to a
pre-goodwill cost/income ratio of 70%, from 79% in the previous year,
representing the result of significant cost management efforts on both personnel
and non-personnel expenses.
Corporate and Institutional Clients' ratio of personnel cost to income fell to
51% in 2000, from 55% last year. UBS Warburg continues to invest in top quality
professionals to help expand its capabilities and client reach and aims to
compensate its employees at similar levels to its global competitors.
Changes in non-personnel costs are less directly related to changes in income
than personnel costs.
As a percentage of income, non-personnel costs decreased to 19% in 2000, from
25% in 1999. Improvements in overall cost management were offset by increased
expenditure on technology and professional fees and the incremental costs of the
PaineWebber capital markets business.
The value of Corporate and Institutional Clients' non-performing loans rose
CHF 933 million, or 59%, from CHF 1,586 million at 31 December 1999 to CHF 2,519
million at 31 December 2000, reflecting the weaker credit environment in the US.
At the same time, the gross loans outstanding rose from CHF 72,717 million at 31
December 1999 to CHF 74,253 million at 31 December 2000. As a result, the ratio
of non-performing loans to total loans increased to 3.4% at the end of 2000 from
2.2% at the end of 1999. UBS Warburg does not believe that extensive lending is
critical to the expansion of its client franchise and does not intend to engage
in balance sheet led earnings growth.
Market risk utilization, as measured by average Value at Risk, continued to
remain well within the limit of CHF 450 million, although increasing from an
average of CHF 213 million in 1999 to an average of CHF 242 million in 2000,
reflecting the exceptional trading opportunities in the early part of 2000.
RESULTS
UBS Warburg's Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit delivered record
financial results in 2000, with each quarter performing significantly above the
levels in the comparable quarter of 1999. Pre-tax profit of CHF 5,023 million
was more than double the CHF 2,146 million achieved in 1999, itself a good year.
OPERATING INCOME
Corporate and Institutional Clients generated revenues of CHF 18,033 million in
2000, an increase of 44% over 1999.
Equities revenues during 2000 were CHF 10,429 million, or 82% higher than
1999's revenues of CHF 5,724 million reflecting the strength of UBS Warburg's
global client franchise and increased market share in significantly stronger
secondary markets, and strong market-making and trading revenues. UBS Warburg's
secondary equity sales business continues to be ranked as one of the global
leaders, and the leading non-US equities house.
Fixed Income experienced an exceptionally strong 2000, driven by strong
markets, significant principal finance activity and a strong government bond and
derivatives business, contributing to overall revenues for the year 2000 of CHF
2,969 million, an improvement of 20%, or CHF 505 million over 1999's revenues of
CHF 2,464 million.
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OPERATING INCOME BEFORE CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE BY BUSINESS AREA
For the year ended
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CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Equities 10,429 5,724 3,253
Fixed income 2,969 2,464 (267)
Corporate finance 2,701 2,054 1,665
Treasury products 1,653 1,805 2,351
Non-core business 281 482 (96)
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Total 18,033 12,529 6,906
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Despite commoditization of products and the continuing pressure on margins
across its businesses, the Treasury Products business area recorded a slight
increase in underlying revenues, reflecting the recovery of euro trading as the
currency strengthened, and a growing client franchise. The business area also
increased market share through extensive use of e-channels to extend client
reach. Revenues for 1999 included revenues relating to exchange-traded
derivatives and alternative asset management, which were transferred to the
Equities business area in 2000. Full year performance reflected this transfer,
with revenues of CHF 1,653 million in 2000, down 8% on the previous year.
Market conditions for mergers and acquisitions, advisory work and primary
underwriting continued to be strong, driving Corporate Finance's excellent
performance. UBS Warburg's corporate client franchise continued to develop, with
strong performance in critical sectors in 2000, particularly Telecommunications
and Consumer Goods. Productivity per head also increased in comparison to prior
years. Overall, 2000 was a year of very strong growth in this area for UBS
Warburg, with revenues of CHF 2,701 million, 31% ahead of 1999.
The Corporate Finance business area within Corporate and Institutional Clients
provides both advisory services and financing services. Financing services
include both equity and fixed-income offerings undertaken in cooperation with
the Equities and Fixed income business areas. Accordingly, a portion of
operating income associated with these services is allocated to those areas.
Non-core revenues in 2000, which include income from the work-out of the
Global Equity Derivatives portfolio and the non-core loan portfolio (described
below) fell 42% compared to 1999, to CHF 281 million.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Corporate and Institutional Clients continues to carefully manage its cost base,
with the pre-goodwill cost/income ratio remaining well below 1999 levels at 70%.
Personnel expenses increased 35% from 1999, to CHF 9,284 million, reflecting
increased headcount and growth in performance-related compensation in line with
the excellent results. Personnel expenses include CHF 11 million of retention
payments made to former PaineWebber staff.
General and administrative expenses increased 14% compared to 1999, as a
result of increased expenditure on technology outsourcing, professional fees and
the incremental costs of the PaineWebber capital markets business.
Overall costs grew at a significantly slower rate than revenues, delivering
continued strong pre-tax profit growth.
HEADCOUNT
Corporate and Institutional Clients headcount rose 20% during the year, to
15,262, mainly due to business growth in the Corporate Finance and Equities
areas, including the impact of the integration of 1,628 staff from the
PaineWebber capital markets businesses.
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1999
In October and November 1998, UBS's Board of Directors mandated and undertook a
review of UBS's risk profile and risk management as well as UBS's control
processes and procedures. The review placed particular emphasis on the Fixed
Income business area, which had experienced losses on credit exposures in
certain emerging market assets. Each of the business areas selected for review
was assessed as to whether it supported the UBS and UBS Warburg franchises and,
if so, whether the expected return as compared to the estimated risk justified a
continuation of the business. Corporate and Institutional Clients used the
review to define its core and non-core business areas, and decided to wind down
over time the identified non-core businesses.
The businesses identified as non-core in late 1998 were
- - Lease Finance;
- - Commodities Trading (energy, base metals, electricity);
- - Non-structured Asset-Backed Finance;
- - Distressed Debt Trading;
- - Global Trade Finance, with the exception of the Swiss Corporate business;
- - Conduit Finance;
- - Non-core loans - loans and commitments that are not part of UBS's tradeable
asset portfolio, that are not issued in conjunction with UBS's Leveraged
Finance business or that are credit exposures UBS wishes to reduce; and
- - Project Finance.
The identified non-core businesses are being wound down over time and will be
disposed of as appropriate. While UBS considers all of its non-core businesses
to be held for sale (including those listed above), none of these businesses
constitutes a segment to be treated as a discontinued operation, as defined by
U.S. GAAP. Businesses designated as non-core businesses remain consolidated for
purposes of both IAS and U.S. GAAP unless and until such businesses are actually
sold or otherwise disposed of. Most of UBS's international Global Trade Finance
business was sold during the first quarter of 1999 and its Conduit Finance
business was sold during the third quarter of 1999. UBS's non-core loan
portfolio decreased approximately CHF 65 billion, or 61%, from approximately CHF
106 billion as of 31 December 1998 to CHF 41 billion as of 31 December 1999.
Negotiations for the sale of the Project Finance portfolio and residual Global
Trade Finance positions were completed in December 1999 for proceeds
approximating their carrying values. As a result, no material losses were
realized. Certain aspects of UBS's Global Equities Derivatives portfolio
previously identified at the time of the 1998 merger as inconsistent with UBS's
risk profile were also designated as a non-core business during late 1998 in
order to segregate this activity from the rest of its Equities business. UBS
accrued CHF 154 million as a restructuring reserve for this portion of the
portfolio.
OPERATING INCOME
In 1999, Corporate and Institutional Clients' operating income before credit
loss expense from core businesses amounted to CHF 12,047 million and its
operating income before credit loss expense from non-core businesses was CHF 482
million.
Operating income from Equities increased CHF 2,471 million, or 76%, from CHF
3,253 million in 1998 to CHF 5,724 million in 1999. This increase was primarily
due to continued strong growth throughout 1999 compared to weaker results and
losses in 1998 that did not recur. Equities performed well during the six months
ended 30 June 1998, but experienced a more difficult trading environment in the
second half of 1998 as a result of higher volatility levels in equity markets.
In 1999, Equities performed strongly in all major markets. Continuing strong
secondary cash and derivatives business with institutional and corporate clients
contributed significantly to the positive results.
Operating income from Fixed income increased CHF 2,731 million from CHF (267)
million in 1998 to CHF 2,464 million in 1999. The improvement in Fixed income
largely reflected particularly strong performance in swaps and options and
investment grade corporate debt products during 1999. Strong client flows drove
both investor and issuer activities, resulting in increased revenues. Weaker
than expected results in Fixed income in 1998 were due primarily to signifi-
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cant losses in the Group's emerging market portfolio, which were largely
attributable to Corporate and Institutional Clients and a write-down of CHF 793
million in the business unit's Long Term Capital Management trading position.
Operating income from Corporate Finance increased CHF 389 million, or 23%,
from CHF 1,665 million in 1998 to CHF 2,054 million in 1999. Strong performance
in mergers and acquisitions in 1999, resulting in higher advisory fees, and
contributions from UBS's Equity and Debt Capital Management Groups were the
primary drivers of the increase.
Operating income from Treasury Products decreased CHF 546 million, or 23%,
from CHF 2,351 million in 1998 to CHF 1,805 million in 1999. Foreign exchange
trading, while continuing to be profitable, was adversely affected by diminished
volumes in key markets in 1999. The reduced levels of activity resulted from the
introduction of the euro and narrowing margins from increased competition in the
global markets. Corporate and Institutional Clients' precious metals business
was adversely impacted by the dramatic volatility in the gold market in the
fourth quarter of 1999.
Operating income from the non-core businesses identified above increased CHF
578 million, from CHF (96) million in 1998 to CHF 482 million in 1999. In 1998,
Equities recognized losses of CHF 762 million from the Global Equity Derivatives
portfolio, as compared to 1999, during which this portfolio generated CHF 74
million in positive revenues. The losses recognized in 1998 were partially
offset by CHF 498 million in revenues generated by Global Trade Finance. In
1999, the Global Trade Finance business was sold for a CHF 200 gain after
generating approximately CHF 160 million in revenues in 1999.
Credit loss expense decreased CHF 170 million, or 34%, from CHF 500 million in
1998 to CHF 330 million in 1999. This reflected a decrease in Expected Losses
due primarily to the continued wind-down of the non-core loan portfolio and the
sale of the international Global Trade Finance business in mid-1999. The section
entitled "UBS Switzerland - Private and Corporate Clients" includes a discussion
of the impact of the transfer of UBS's Swiss Global Trade Finance business to
Private and Corporate Clients. The non-core loan portfolio will continue to be
wound-down.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 2,474 million, or
36%, from CHF 6,816 million in 1998 to CHF 9,290 million in 1999. Despite a
reduction in headcount of 1,100, or 8%, from 13,794 at 31 December 1998 to
12,694 at 31 December 1999, personnel expenses increased CHF 2,528 million, or
58%, to CHF 6,861 in 1999, due primarily to performance-related compensation
tied directly to the strong business unit results for the year. In addition, in
1998, CHF 1,007 million of accrued payments to personnel was charged against the
restructuring reserve relating to the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland
and Swiss Bank Corporation. The shortfall in profits in 1998 was aggravated by
losses associated with Long Term Capital Management and the Global Equity
Derivatives portfolio. After adjusting 1998 for the amount charged to the
restructuring reserve, personnel expenses in 1999 increased 28% against the
comparative prior period.
General and administrative expenses remained relatively flat from 1998 to
1999.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 71 million, or 10%, from CHF 692
million in 1998 to CHF 763 million in 1999, primarily reflecting accelerated
amortization of the goodwill on a Latin-American subsidiary.
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UBS CAPITAL
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Income 368 315 585 17
Credit loss expense 0 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 368 315 585 17
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Personnel expenses 142 105 121 35
General and administrative expenses 49 46 35 7
Depreciation 2 2 0 0
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 2 5 1 (60)
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 195 158 157 23
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 173 157 428 10
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KPI'S
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Value creation (CHF billion) 0.6 0.6 0.8
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% change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Portfolio book value (CHF billion) 5.5 3.0 1.8 83
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 600 340 250 76
Headcount (full time equivalents) 129 116 122 11
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
1999 or 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The book value of UBS Capital's private equity investments has grown from CHF
3.0 billion at the end of 1999 to CHF 5.5 billion at 31 December 2000. New
investments of CHF 2.1 billion were made during the full year, including new
shareholdings across a diverse range of sectors. In addition, CHF 0.8 billion of
investments made by PaineWebber were added to UBS Capital's private equity
portfolio in December 2000. The portfolio value was reduced by certain
write-downs in investments in second and fourth quarters 2000.
UBS Capital accounts for its private equity investments at cost less permanent
impairments, showing only realized gains or losses in the profit and loss
statement. The portfolio review and valuation at 31 December 2000 resulted in an
approximate current fair value of CHF 6.9 billion, compared to CHF 4.2 billion
at 31 December 1999. This equates to unrealized gains of approximately CHF 1.3
billion, compared to CHF 1.2 billion at year-end 1999. The value creation during
the year 2000, including realized gains since 1 January 2000, and the increase
in the portfolio's unrealized gains, is approximately CHF 0.6 billion.
RESULTS
In 2000, net profit was CHF 173 million, up CHF 16 million or 10% from CHF 157
million in 1999.
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OPERATING INCOME
Operating income increased 17% to CHF 368 million in 2000, from CHF 315 million
in 1999. This reflects the realized gains from sales of investments in the year,
partially offset by write-downs of the value of several under-performing
companies in different sectors of the portfolio.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses were CHF 191 million in 2000, an
increase from the previous year of CHF 40 million, or 26%, driven mainly by
bonus expenses. Bonuses are accrued when an investment is successfully exited,
so personnel expenses move in line with divestments.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income decreased CHF 270 million, or 46%, from CHF 585 million in 1998
to CHF 315 million in 1999. This reflects a decrease in realized gains resulting
from a reduced number of sales of investments in 1999 as compared to 1998.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased slightly by CHF 5
million, or 3%, from CHF 156 million in 1998 to CHF 151 million 1999. These
expenses remained stable despite the business unit's expansion into new regions
and sectors, the recruitment of new professionals, the high level of investment
activity during 1999 and the associated investment costs. As part of the
restructuring related to the 1998 merger, one team from UBS Capital moved to
Corporate and Institutional Clients unit effective 1 January 1999. This resulted
in a lower headcount during most of 1999 when compared to 1998, and therefore
personnel costs decreased 13% from CHF 121 million in 1998 to CHF 105 million in
1999. General and administrative expenses increased CHF 11 million, or 31%, to
CHF 46 million in 1999 mainly due to deal-related expenses.
UBS Capital made approximately CHF 1.4 billion of new investments and add-ons
during 1999.
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US PRIVATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00(1)
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Income 1,225
Credit loss expense 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,225
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Personnel expenses(2) 955
General and administrative expenses 258
Depreciation 30
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 1
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,244
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (19)
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KPI'S
Client assets (CHF billion)(3) 794
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Net new money (CHF billion)(4) 8.3
Gross AuM margin (bps) 86
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Cost/income ratio (%)(5) 102
Cost/income ratio before goodwill (%)(5, 6) 101
Cost/income ratio before goodwill and retention payments
(%)(5, 6) 92
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Recurring fees(7) 430
Financial advisors (full time equivalents) 8,871
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AS OF 31.12.00
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 2,450
Headcount (full time equivalents) 21,490
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(1) The US Private Clients results cover the period from the date of acquisition
of PaineWebber, 3 November 2000. (2) Includes CHF 117 million of the CHF 128
million retention payments in respect of the PaineWebber
acquisition. (3) Corresponds to UBS's current definition of Assets under
management. Client assets at 3 November 2000 were CHF 890 billion. (4) Excludes
interest and dividend income. (5) Operating expenses/operating income before
credit loss expense. 6 The amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets
is excluded from this calculation. (7) Asset based and advisory revenues
including fees from mutual funds, wrap fee products, insurance products and
institutional asset management products.
The merger between UBS and PaineWebber was completed on 3 November 2000 and was
accounted for using purchase accounting. Accordingly, the results shown for US
Private Clients are for the period from that date until 31 December 2000.
Results for prior periods are not shown.
The business unit represents the former PaineWebber businesses, excluding the
PaineWebber capital markets business transferred to the Corporate and
Institutional Clients business unit. Although the US businesses of the former
UBS Warburg Private Clients business unit were integrated into PaineWebber's
management structure soon after completion of the merger, their results are
still included in the International Private Clients unit for 2000.
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2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
At the end of the fourth quarter 2000, US Private Clients had CHF 794 billion of
client assets. This represents a fall of CHF 96 billion from the level at
completion of the merger on 3 November 2000, reflecting the decline in equity
markets, particularly in the US, and the effect of the fall of the US dollar
against the Swiss franc.
PaineWebber's asset gathering continues successfully, with net new money flows
averaging CHF 202.3 million (USD 119.0 million) per day in November and December
2000, comparing very favorably to the average rate for the third quarter of CHF
172.5 million (USD 103.3 million) per day, despite the effects of the holiday
season.
RESULTS
US Private Clients recorded a net loss for November and December 2000 of CHF 19
million. Adjusting for the effect of retention payments of CHF 117 million, this
represents a pre-tax operating profit of CHF 98 million for the two months.
PaineWebber's strong asset gathering performance during November and December
was in contrast to the seasonal slow down in transactional business, compounded
this year by the delay in the results of the US Presidential election, which had
a negative effect on client confidence and investment activity. As a result, net
profit per month was about 39% lower than the rate in PaineWebber's individual
client segment in third quarter 2000, after adjusting for the benefit of
PaineWebber's invested equity. (Within UBS's management accounts, the net
benefit of invested equity is reflected in Corporate Center.)
OPERATING INCOME
Total revenues for November and December were CHF 1,225 million, including
approximately CHF 430 million of recurring fee revenue. This represents an
overall decline of 2% from the run-rate recorded in PaineWebber's individual
client business in the third quarter, reflecting the effects of the seasonal
slow-down.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Total expenses for November and December were CHF 1,244 million. Personnel
expenses were CHF 955 million, including CHF 117 million of retention payments
for PaineWebber staff. Excluding these payments, overall expenses rose slightly
from prior levels, reflecting investments in the development of wrap fee
products and the new Corporate Employee Financial Services business.
HEADCOUNT
Total headcount at 31 December 2000 was 21,490, including 8,871 financial
advisors, up from 8,688 financial advisors at 30 September 2000.
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INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Income 286 197 200 45
Credit loss expense(2) (4) (3) (10) 33
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 282 194 190 45
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Personnel expenses 385 294 187 31
General and administrative expenses 188 187 107 1
Depreciation 30 25 14 20
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 7 15 15 (53)
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 610 521 323 17
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (328) (327) (133) 0
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KPI'S
Assets under management (CHF billion) 33 36 27 (8)
Net new money (CHF billion)(3) 10.4 3.6
Gross AuM margin (bps) 75 67 12
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Additional information % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 350 289 229 21
Headcount (full time equivalents) 1,154 1,386 722 (17)
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In management accounts, statistically derived adjusted
expected loss rather than net IAS credit loss (expense) / recovery is reported
in the business units (see Note 3a). (3) Excludes interest and dividend income.
2000
There were no significant financial events that affected this business unit in
1999 or 2000.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Assets under management decreased from CHF 36 billion at the end of 1999 to CHF
33 billion at 31 December 2000, reflecting poor performance in world equity
markets during the year, particularly in the technology sector.
Net new money of CHF 10.4 billion and the increase in the gross margin from 67
bps in 1999 to 75 bps in 2000 reflect the successful efforts to build
International Private Clients client franchise.
RESULTS
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income increased CHF 88 million, or 45%, from CHF 194 million in 1999
to CHF 282 million in 2000. Revenues have increased as average assets under
management have grown, a wider range of products and services has been offered
to clients and new staff and offices have built their client franchises.
International Private Clients' businesses are generally in a relatively early
stage of development and its client relationships will continue to build towards
their full revenue potential.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased 17%, or CHF 89 million, from CHF 521 million in
1999 to CHF 610 million in 2000, mainly due to the expansion of offices early in
2000. This total included restructuring costs of CHF 93 million related to
integration of the International Private Clients businesses into UBS Warburg in
February 2000.
Excluding this restructuring charge, expenses fell 1% compared to 1999.
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UBS WARBURG
HEADCOUNT
Headcount fell from 1,386 to 1,154, as a result of the restructuring undertaken
in 2000, matching staffing levels more exactly to market opportunities.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Results for the year ended 31 December 1998 were driven by a business that
consisted primarily of the private banking operations of Schroder Munchmeyer
Hengst, a German private bank acquired by the former Union Bank of Switzerland
in August 1997, domestic private banking activities in Australia, and limited
onshore private banking activities conducted in the United States and Italy,
established by the former Union Bank of Switzerland.
Operating income increased CHF 4 million, or 2%, from CHF 190 million in 1998
to CHF 194 million in 1999.
Assets under management increased during 1999 by CHF 9 billion, or 33%.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses increased 61%, or CHF 198 million, to CHF 521 million in 1999
from CHF 323 million in 1998, as a result of expansion in front-line and support
staff, office locations, and infrastructure related investments.
Personnel, general and administrative expenses increased CHF 187 million, or
64%, from CHF 294 million in 1998 to CHF 481 million in 1999. Personnel costs
increased 57%, or CHF 107 million, to CHF 294 million in 1999 due to an increase
in headcount of 664, or 92%, from 722 at 31 December 1998 to 1,386 at 31
December 1999. General and administrative expenses increased CHF 80 million, or
75%, from 1998 to CHF 187 million in 1999, due to increases in information
technology, property and other infrastructure costs to support the new offices
and increased headcount.
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE
UBS WARBURG
E-SERVICES
BUSINESS UNIT REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
For the year ended 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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Income (1) 0
Credit loss expense 0 0
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME (1) 0
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Personnel expenses 150 18 733
General and administrative expenses 134(1) 18 644
Depreciation 35(1) 3
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 1 0
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 320 39 721
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BUSINESS UNIT PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX (321) (39) (723)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
As of 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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Headcount (full time equivalents) 410 70 486
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(1) The year ended 31 December 2000 General and administrative expenses and
Depreciation were adjusted for Significant Financial Events in respect of the
PaineWebber integration by CHF 80 million and CHF 72 million, respectively.
2000
UBS Group established the e-services project in the third quarter of 1999.
Following the merger with PaineWebber, the e-services strategy was re-assessed
and focus shifted to more upscale clients than those originally targeted.
The multi-currency and multi-entity core banking systems developed by the
e-services initiative will be integrated into the core of UBS's new wealth
management strategy in Europe.
Those parts of the infrastructure that were relevant to the mass affluent
market, such as telephone call-centers, have been closed and the investment in
them has been written off. This has resulted in a charge of CHF 80 million to
General and administrative expenses. In addition, capitalized software costs
relating to parts of the systems which will not now be used have been written
off, resulting in a CHF 72 million charge to depreciation. These two amounts
form part of the PaineWebber integration costs, treated as a significant
financial event, and as a result these costs do not appear in the adjusted
business unit results above.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses were CHF 320 million in 2000, mainly related to
infrastructure-related investments in core technologies. Personnel expenses were
CHF 150 million in 2000 and CHF 18 million in 1999. General and administrative
expenses were CHF 134 million in 2000 and CHF 18 million in 1999.
These increases were primarily the result of the establishment of operations
infrastructure, the installation and testing of systems platforms, and the
testing of marketing concepts.
As explained above, the restructuring costs associated with the end of the
e-services initiative were treated as a significant financial event and are
therefore not included in these figures.
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REVIEW OF
BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE
CORPORATE CENTER
CORPORATE CENTER
BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(2) 31.12.98(2) 31.12.99
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Income 358 2,010 191 (82)
Credit loss recovery(3) 1,161 448 745 159
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,519 2,458 936 (38)
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Personnel expenses 522 92 212 467
General and administrative expenses 431 839 1,656 (49)
Depreciation 320 366 128 (13)
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 44 50 87 (12)
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,317 1,347 2,083 (2)
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 202 1,111 (1,147) (82)
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION % change from
AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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Regulatory equity used (avg) 8,450 7,850 6,350 8
Headcount (full time equivalents) 986 862 921 14
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BUSINESS GROUP REPORTING ADJUSTED FOR SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EVENTS(1)
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(2) 31.12.98(2) 31.12.99
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Income 358 372 191 (4)
Credit loss recovery(3) 1,161 448 745 159
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TOTAL OPERATING INCOME 1,519 820 936 85
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Personnel expenses 490 548 212 (11)
General and administrative expenses 281 385 1,656 (27)
Depreciation 320 366 128 (13)
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 44 50 87 (12)
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 1,135 1,349 2,083 (16)
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 384 (529) (1,147)
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(1) Figures have been adjusted for the significant financial events. Year ended
31 December 1999 income has been adjusted for the CHF 38 million income from the
Long Term Capital Management (LTCM) fund, CHF 1,490 million for the sale of our
25% stake in Swiss Life / Rentenanstalt and CHF 110 million for the sale of
Julius Baer registered shares. Year ended 31 December 2000 Personnel expenses
were adjusted for the PaineWebber integration costs of CHF 32 million. Year
ended 31 December 2000 General and administrative expenses have been adjusted
for the net additional CHF 150 million provision relating to the US Global
Settlement. Year ended 31 December 1999 Personnel expenses have been adjusted
for CHF 456 million for the Pension Fund Accounting Credit. Year ended 31
December 1999 General and administrative expenses have been adjusted for CHF 300
million for the UBS/SBC Restructuring Provision and CHF 154 million for the
increase in the provision for the US Global Settlement. (2) The 1999 and 1998
figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in accounting policy
arising from newly applicable International Accounting Standards and changes in
presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). (3) In
management accounts, statistically derived adjusted expected loss rather than
net IAS credit loss (expense) / recovery is reported in the business units (see
Note 3a).
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REVIEW OF
BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE
CORPORATE CENTER
2000
Significant financial events booked in Corporate Center in 1999 and 2000 were:
- - Personnel expenses of CHF 32 million relating to the integration of
PaineWebber into UBS in 2000.
- - Operating income of CHF 1,490 million from the sale of UBS's 25% stake in
Swiss Life/ Rentenanstalt, CHF 110 million from the sale of Julius Baer
registered shares, and CHF 38 million from UBS's residual holding in Long Term
Capital Management L.P., all in 1999.
- - A credit to Personnel expenses in 1999 of CHF 456 million in connection with
excess pension fund employer pre-payments.
- - Costs of CHF 154 million in 1999 and CHF 150 million in 2000 in General and
administrative expenses in connection with the US Global Settlement of World
War II related claims.
- - Costs of CHF 300 million in General and administrative expenses in respect of
an additional restructuring charge relating to the 1998 merger between UBS and
SBC.
RESULTS
OPERATING INCOME
Adjusted for significant financial events, operating income before credit loss
expense decreased CHF 14 million, or 4%, from CHF 372 million in 1999 to CHF 358
million in 2000. Gains and losses attributable to Corporate Center arise from
funding, capital and balance sheet management, the management of corporate real
estate and the management of foreign currency activities.
Credit loss expense in Corporate Center reconciles the difference between
management accounting and financial accounting, that is between the adjusted
statistically calculated expected losses charged to the business units and the
actual credit loss expense recognized in the Group financial accounts. The Swiss
economy has been strong in 2000, leading to credit loss expenses below the
statistically calculated expected level, and to a net write back of credit loss
provisions of CHF 695 million, resulting in a credit of CHF 130 million at the
Group level. Corporate Center's credit loss expense of CHF 1,161 million
reflects the balancing item between this amount and the CHF 1,031 million
Expected Loss charged to the business units.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Operating expenses decreased from CHF 1,349 million to CHF 1,135 million.
HEADCOUNT
Headcount in Corporate Center increased 124 during the year, reflecting the
addition of staff from PaineWebber, and expansion in our Corporate Language
Services subsidiary.
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1999
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income before credit loss expense increased CHF 1,819 million, or
952%, from CHF 191 million in 1998 to CHF 2,010 million in 1999, primarily due
to the following:
- - Gains on the divestments of UBS's 25% interest in Swiss Life/Rentenanstalt of
CHF 1,490 million and of UBS's interest in Julius Baer registered shares of
CHF 110 million included in 1999.
- - Approximately CHF 380 million due to the consolidation of Klinik Hirslanden AG
for the first time in 1999.
- - The negative impact on 1998 operating income due to the loss of CHF 367
million from Long Term Capital Management.
In addition, revenues attributable to Corporate Center arise from funding,
capital and balance sheet management, and the management of foreign currency
earnings activities undertaken by Group Treasury.
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel, general and administrative expenses decreased CHF 937 million, or
50%,
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE
CORPORATE CENTER
from CHF 1,868 million in 1998 to CHF 931 million in 1999.
Personnel costs decreased 57% to CHF 92 million in 1999 from CHF 212 million
in 1998, primarily as a result of the recognition in 1999 of pre-paid employer
pension contributions of CHF 456 million. This represents the difference between
previously recorded and actuarially determined pension expenses and was
recognized in 1999 after the resolution of certain legal and regulatory issues.
Excluding the recognition of this benefit, personnel expenses increased from
1998 to 1999 despite a slight decrease in headcount from 921 in 1998 to 862 in
1999. This increase year-on-year is largely attributable to the consolidation of
Klinik Hirslanden AG for the first time in 1999.
General and administrative expenses decreased CHF 817 million, or 49%, to CHF
839 million in 1999 from CHF 1,656 million in 1998, primarily as a result of a
charge of CHF 842 million for the US global settlement of World War II-related
claims in 1998. In addition, the following items were included in general and
administrative expenses for 1999:
- - An additional charge of CHF 154 million related to the settlement of World War
II-related claims in the United States.
- - An additional pre-tax restructuring charge of CHF 300 million in respect of
the 1998 merger.
- - Expenses of Klinik Hirslanden AG as a result of the consolidation of this
entity for the first time in 1999.
In addition, total operating expenses in Corporate Center were reduced from
1998 to 1999 mainly due to a further refinement of service level agreements with
the Business Groups.
Depreciation and amortization increased CHF 201 million, or 93%, from CHF 215
million in 1998 to CHF 416 million in 1999, principally as a result of a
reclassification of certain items which appeared in General and administrative
expenses in 1998.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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UBS Group Income Statement
58
UBS Group Balance Sheet
59
UBS Group Statement of Changes in Equity
60
UBS Group Statement of Cash Flows
61
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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63
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1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
63
2 Acquisition of PaineWebber Group, Inc.
69
3a Segment Reporting by Business Group
70
3b Segment Reporting by Geographic Location
73
INCOME STATEMENT
74
4 Net Interest Income
74
5 Net Fee and Commission Income
74
6 Net Trading Income
75
7 Net Gains from Disposal of Associates and Subsidiaries
75
8 Other Income
76
9 Operating Expenses
76
10 Earnings per Share
77
BALANCE SHEET: ASSETS
78
11 Money Market Paper
78
12a Due from Banks and Loans to Customers
78
12b Allowance and Provision for Credit Losses
79
12c Impaired Loans
79
12d Non-Performing Loans
80
13 Securities Borrowing, Securities Lending, Repurchase,
Reverse Repurchase and Other Collateralized Transactions 81
14 Trading Portfolio
82
15 Financial Investments
83
16 Investments in Associates
83
17 Property and Equipment
84
18 Goodwill and other Intangible Assets
84
19 Other Assets
85
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BALANCE SHEET: LIABILITIES
86
20 Due to Banks and Customers
86
21 Long-Term Debt
86
22 Other Liabilities
93
23 Provisions, including Restructuring Provision
93
24 Income Taxes
95
25 Minority Interests
96
26 Derivative Instruments
97
OFF-BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER INFORMATION
102
27 Pledged Assets
102
28 Fiduciary Transactions
102
29 Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
103
30 Operating Lease Commitments
104
31 Litigation
104
32 Financial Instruments Risk Position
105
a) Interest Rate Risk
105
b) Credit Risk
107
(b)(i) On-balance sheet assets
107
(b)(ii) Off-balance sheet financial instruments
108
(b)(iii) Credit risk mitigation techniques
108
c) Currency Risk
109
d) Liquidity Risk
110
e) Capital Adequacy
111
33 Fair Value of Financial Instruments
112
34 Retirement Benefit Plans and other Employee Benefits
115
35 Equity Participation Plans
119
36 Related Parties
122
37 Post-Balance Sheet Events
122
38 Significant Subsidiaries and Associates
123
39 Significant Currency Translation Rates
126
40 Swiss Banking Law Requirements
126
41 Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP
128
42 Additional U.S. GAAP Disclosures
141
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
143
REPORT OF THE GROUP AUDITORS
144
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
CHF million, except where indicated % change from
For the year ended Note 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income 4 51,745 35,604 37,442 45
Interest expense 4 (43,615) (29,695) (32,424) 47
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Net interest income 8,130 5,909 5,018 38
Credit loss recovery / (expense) 130 (956) (951)
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Net interest income after credit loss recovery /
(expense) 8,260 4,953 4,067 67
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Net fee and commission income 5 16,703 12,607 12,626 32
Net trading income 6 9,953 7,719 3,313 29
Net gains from disposal of associates and
subsidiaries 7 83 1,821 1,119 (95)
Other income 8 1,403 1,325 1,122 6
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Total operating income 36,402 28,425 22,247 28
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OPERATING EXPENSES PERSONNEL 9 17,163 12,577 9,816 36
General and administrative 9 6,765 6,098 6,735 11
Depreciation and amortization 9 2,275 1,857 1,825 23
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Total operating expenses 26,203 20,532 18,376 28
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX AND MINORITY
INTERESTS 10,199 7,893 3,871 29
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Tax expense 24 2,320 1,686 904 38
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 7,879 6,207 2,967 27
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Minority interests 25 (87) (54) 5 61
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NET PROFIT 7,792 6,153 2,972 27
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Basic earnings per share (CHF) (3) 10 19.33 15.20 7.33 27
Basic earnings per share before goodwill
(CHF) (2,3) 10 20.99 16.04 8.18 31
Diluted earnings per share (CHF) (3) 10 19.04 15.07 7.20 26
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill
(CHF) (2,3) 10 20.67 15.90 8.03 30
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets is excluded from this calculation. (3) 1999 and 1998 share figures are
restated for the two-for-one share split, effective 8 May 2000.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS GROUP BALANCE SHEET
% change from
CHF million Note 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.99
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 2,979 5,073 (41)
Money market paper 11 66,454 69,717 (5)
Due from banks 12 29,147 29,907 (3)
Cash collateral on securities borrowed 13 177,857 113,162 57
Reverse repurchase agreements 13 193,801 132,391 46
Trading portfolio assets 14 253,296 211,932 20
Positive replacement values 26 57,875 62,957 (8)
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 12 244,842 234,858 4
Financial investments 15 16,405 7,039 133
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 7,062 5,167 37
Investments in associates 16 880 1,102 (20)
Property and equipment 17 8,910 8,701 2
Goodwill and other intangible assets 18 19,537 3,543 451
Other assets 19 8,507 11,007 (23)
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TOTAL ASSETS 1,087,552 896,556 21
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Total subordinated assets 475 600 (21)
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued 74,780 64,655 16
Due to banks 20 82,240 76,365 8
Cash collateral on securities lent 13 23,418 12,832 82
Repurchase agreements 13 295,513 196,914 50
Trading portfolio liabilities 14 82,632 54,638 51
Negative replacement values 26 75,923 95,786 (21)
Due to customers 20 310,679 279,960 11
Accrued expenses and deferred income 21,038 12,040 75
Long-term debt 21 54,855 56,332 (3)
Other liabilities 22, 23, 24 18,756 15,992 17
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 1,039,834 865,514 20
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Minority interests 25 2,885 434 565
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 4,444 4,309 3
Share premium account 20,885 14,437 45
Foreign currency translation (687) (442) (55)
Retained earnings 24,191 20,327 19
Treasury shares (4,000) (8,023) (50)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 44,833 30,608 46
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TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,087,552 896,556 21
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Total subordinated liabilities 14,508 14,801 (2)
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
(2) Comprising 444,379,729 ordinary shares as of 31 December 2000, 430,893,162
ordinary shares as of 31 December 1999 and 429,952,612 ordinary shares as of
31 December 1998, at CHF 10 each, fully paid.
(3) In prior periods, a portion of income on own equity derivative contract
activity was included in Premium / (discount) on treasury shares issued and
treasury share contract activity. This amount is now included in Net
premium / (discount) on treasury share and own equity derivative activity
for all periods.
(4) In January 2001, all remaining shares borrowed to complete the acquisition
of PaineWebber were settled resulting in a net CHF 103 million decrease in
share premium.
(5) Includes interim dividend paid in respect of the period from 1 January 2000
to 30 September 2000 of CHF 1,764 million.
(6) The Board of Directors is proposing to repay CHF 1.60 of the par value of
each CHF 10.00 share, instead of distributing a final dividend in respect of
the period from 1 October 2000 to 31 December 2000.
(7) Comprising 18,421,783 ordinary shares as of 31 December 2000, 36,873,714
ordinary shares as of 31 December 1999 and 24,456,698 ordinary shares as of
31 December 1998.
(8) Includes shares issued for employee option plans.
UBS GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
CHF million
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1)
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ISSUED AND PAID UP SHARE CAPITAL
Balance at the beginning of the year 4,309 4,300 4,296
Issue of share capital 135 9 4
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR(2) 4,444 4,309 4,300
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SHARE PREMIUM
Balance at the beginning of the year 13,929 13,740 13,260
Change in accounting policy 508 (123) 1,406
Balance at the beginning of the year (restated) 14,437 13,617 14,666
Premium on shares issued and warrants exercised(3) 139 45 111
Net premium / (discount) on treasury share and own equity
derivative activity(3) (391) 775 (1,160)
Share premium increase due to PaineWebber acquisition 4,198
Borrow of own shares to be delivered(4) 5,895
Settlement of own shares to be delivered (3,393)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR 20,885 14,437 13,617
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Balance at the beginning of the year (442) (456) (111)
Movements during the year (245) 14 (345)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR (687) (442) (456)
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RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance at the beginning of the year 20,501 16,293 15,464
Change in accounting policy (174) (69) 0
Balance at the beginning of the year (restated) 20,327 16,224 15,464
Net profit for the year 7,792 6,153 2,972
Dividends paid(5,6) (3,928) (2,050) (2,212)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR 24,191 20,327 16,224
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TREASURY SHARES, AT COST
Balance at the beginning of the year (3,462) (1,482) (1,982)
Change in accounting policy (4,561) (3,409) (2,345)
Balance at the beginning of the year (restated) (8,023) (4,891) (4,327)
Acquisitions (16,330) (6,595) (3,860)
Disposals 20,353 3,463 3,296
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR(7) (4,000) (8,023) (4,891)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 44,833 30,608 28,794
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RECONCILIATION OF SHARES ISSUED
Number of shares % change from
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AS OF 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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BALANCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 430,893,162 429,952,612 428,724,700 0
Issue of share capital 804,502 940,550 1,227,912 (14)
Issue of share capital due to PaineWebber(8) 12,682,065
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TOTAL ORDINARY SHARES ISSUED, AT THE END OF THE
YEAR 444,379,729 430,893,162 429,952,612 3
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In addition to treasury shares, a maximum of 42,571,341 shares (1,057,908 at 31
December 1999 and 1,998,458 at 31 December 1998) can be issued without further
approval of the shareholders. The amount of shares consists of 26,000,000
authorized shares contingently issuable by the Board of Directors in reference
to the PaineWebber share exchange until February 2001 at the latest. The option
to issue authorized shares expired unused. Additionally 16,571,341 shares out of
conditional capital had been set aside by the Extraordinary General Meeting on 7
September 2000. Those shares are issuable against the exercise of options from
former PaineWebber employee option plans. The Board of Directors will propose to
the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2001 a reduction of
the issuable amount to 5,643,205 shares which is the number of shares required
to settle the outstanding PaineWebber employee options at year end.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UBS GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
CHF million
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1)
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CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net profit 7,792 6,153 2,972
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE TO CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Non-cash items included in net profit and other adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 2,275 1,857 1,825
Provision for credit losses (130) 956 951
Income from associates (58) (211) (377)
Deferred tax expense 544 479 491
Net gain from investing activities (730) (2,282) (1,803)
Net increase / (decrease) in operating assets:
Net due from / to banks (915) (5,298) (65,172)
Reverse repurchase agreements, cash collateral on
securities borrowed (81,054) (12,656) 66,031
Trading portfolio including net replacement values 11,553 (49,956) 45,089
Loans due to / from customers 12,381 17,222 (5,626)
Accrued income, prepaid expenses and other assets 6,923 2,545 2,107
Net increase / (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Repurchase agreements, cash collateral on securities lent 50,762 52,958 (49,145)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 3,313 (7,366) 1,686
Income taxes paid (959) (1,063) (733)
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NET CASH FLOW FROM / (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 11,697 3,338 (1,704)
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CASH FLOW (USED IN) / FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in subsidiaries and associates (9,729) (1,720) (1,563)
Disposal of subsidiaries and associates 669 3,782 1,858
Purchase of property and equipment (1,640) (2,820) (1,813)
Disposal of property and equipment 335 1,880 1,134
Net (investment) / divestment in financial investments (8,770) 356 6,134
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NET CASH FLOW (USED IN) / FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (19,135) 1,478 5,750
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CASH FLOW (USED IN) / FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Money market paper issued 10,125 13,128 (4,073)
Net movements in treasury shares and treasury share contract
activity (647) (2,312) (2,552)
Capital issuance 15 9 4
Dividends paid (3,928) (2,050) (2,212)
Issuance of long-term debt 14,884 12,661 5,566
Repayment of long-term debt (24,640) (7,112) (9,068)
Issuance of minority interests 2,683
Repayment of minority interests (73) (689) 0
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NET CASH FLOW (USED IN) / FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,581) 13,635 (12,335)
Effects of exchange rate differences 112 148 (386)
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NET INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH EQUIVALENTS (8,907) 18,599 (8,675)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year 102,277 83,678 92,353
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE YEAR 93,370 102,277 83,678
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS COMPRISE:
Cash and balances with central banks 2,979 5,073 3,267
Money market paper 66,454 69,717 18,390
Due from banks maturing in less than three months 23,937 27,487 62,021
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TOTAL 93,370 102,277 83,678
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Cash and cash equivalents increased by CHF 1,311 million as a result of
acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries in 2000 (see Note 38).
The principal assets and liabilities of PaineWebber upon consolidation are made
up as follows:
CHF BILLION 03.11.00
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Loans, net of allowances for credit losses 20
Trading portfolio assets 42
Cash collateral on securities borrowed / reverse repurchase
agreements 45
Cash collateral on securities lent / repurchase agreements 58
Due to customers 26
Long-term debt 9
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For more information relating to the PaineWebber acquisition please see Note 2:
Acquisition of Paine Webber Group, Inc.
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NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A) BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
UBS AG and subsidiaries (the "Group") provides a broad range of financial
services such as advisory services, underwriting, financing, market making,
asset management, brokerage, and retail banking on a global level. The Group was
formed on 29 June 1998 when Swiss Bank Corporation and Union Bank of Switzerland
merged. The merger was accounted for using the pooling of interests method of
accounting.
The consolidated financial statements are stated in Swiss francs (CHF), the
currency of the country in which UBS AG is incorporated. They are prepared in
accordance with International Accounting Standards. In preparing the
consolidated Financial statements, management is required to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ from
such estimates and the differences may be material to the consolidated financial
statements.
B) CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements comprise those of the parent company (UBS
AG), its subsidiaries and certain special purpose entities, presented as a
single economic entity. Subsidiaries and special purpose entities which are
directly or indirectly controlled by the Group are consolidated. Subsidiaries
acquired are consolidated from the date control passes. Subsidiaries where
control is temporary because they are acquired and held with a view to their
subsequent disposal are recorded as Financial investments.
The effects of intra-group transactions are eliminated in preparing the Group
financial statements.
Equity and net income attributable to minority interests are shown separately
in the Balance sheet and Income statement respectively.
C) TRADE DATE/SETTLEMENT DATE ACCOUNTING
When the Group becomes party to a contract in its trading activities it
recognizes from that date (trade date) any unrealized profits and losses arising
from revaluing that contract to fair value. These unrealized profits and losses
are recognized in the income statement.
On a date subsequent to the trade date, the terms of spot and forward trading
transactions are fulfilled (settlement date) and a resulting financial asset or
liability is recognized on the balance sheet at the fair value of the
consideration given or received.
D) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
Foreign currency transactions are recorded at the rate of exchange on the date
of the transaction. At the balance sheet date, monetary assets and liabilities
denominated in foreign currencies are reported using the closing exchange rate.
Exchange differences arising on the settlement of transactions at rates
different from those at the date of the transaction, and unrealized foreign
exchange differences on unsettled foreign currency monetary assets and
liabilities, are recognized in the income statement.
Assets and liabilities of foreign entities are translated at the exchange
rates at the balance sheet date, while income statement items and cash flows are
translated at average rates over the year. Differences resulting from the use of
these different exchange rates are recognized directly in foreign currency
translation within Shareholders' equity.
E) BUSINESS AND GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS
The Group is organized on a worldwide basis into three major Business Groups and
the Corporate Center. This organizational structure is the basis upon which the
Group reports its primary segment information.
Segment revenue, segment expenses and segment performance include transfers
between business segments and between geographical segments. Such transfers are
accounted for at competitive prices in line with charges to unaffiliated
customers for similar services.
F) SECURITIES BORROWING AND LENDING
Securities borrowed and lent that are collateralized by cash are included in the
balance
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sheet at amounts equal to the collateral advanced or received.
Income arising from the securities lending and borrowing business is
recognized in the income statement on an accrual basis.
G) REPURCHASE AND REVERSE REPURCHASE TRANSACTIONS
The Group enters into purchases of securities under agreements to resell and
sales of securities under agreements to repurchase substantially identical
securities. Securities which have been sold subject to repurchase agreements
continue to be recognized in the balance sheet and are measured in accordance
with the accounting policy for trading balances or financial investments as
appropriate. The proceeds from sale of these securities are treated as
liabilities and included in repurchase agreements.
Securities purchased subject to commitments to resell at a future date are
treated as loans collateralized by the security and are included in reverse
repurchase agreements.
Interest earned on reverse repurchase agreements and interest incurred on
repurchase agreements is recognized as interest income and interest expense
respectively over the life of each agreement. The Group offsets reverse
repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements with the same counterparty for
transactions covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements when net
or simultaneous settlement is intended.
H) TRADING PORTFOLIO
The trading portfolio consists of debt and equity securities as well as of
precious metals. The trading portfolio is carried at fair value and marked to
market daily. Short positions in securities are reported as Trading portfolio
liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net of related
transaction expenses, are recognized as Net trading income.
I) LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Loans are initially recorded at cost. For loans originated by the Group, the
cost is the amount lent to the borrower. For loans acquired from a third party
the cost is the fair value at the time of acquisition.
Interest income on performing loans, including amortization of premiums and
discounts, is recognized on an accrual basis.
Loans are stated at their principal amount net of any allowance for credit
losses. The allowance and provisions for credit losses provides for probable
losses in the credit portfolio, including loans and lending-related commitments.
Such commitments include letters of credit, guarantees and commitments to extend
credit.
The carrying amounts of impaired loans are reduced to their estimated
realizable value through allowances. Increases or decreases in allowances are
charged or credited, respectively, to the income statement. A write-off is made
when all or part of a loan is deemed uncollectible or in the case of debt
forgiveness. Write-offs are charged against previously established allowances
and reduce the principal amount of a loan. Recoveries are credited to the
allowances for credit losses.
A loan is considered impaired when it becomes probable that the bank will not
be able to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. The
reason for impairment includes both counterparty-specific and country-specific
elements. The evaluation is based on the following principles:
Counterparty-specific: Individual credit exposures are evaluated based upon
the borrower's character, overall financial condition, resources and payment
record; the prospects for support from any financially responsible guarantors;
and, if appropriate, the realizable value of any collateral. Impairment is
measured and allowances are established based on discounted expected cash flows.
Country-specific: Probable losses resulting from exposures in countries
experiencing political and transfer risk, countrywide economic distress, or
problems regarding the legal enforceability of contracts are assessed using
country specific scenarios and taking into consideration the nature of the
individual exposures and their importance for the economy. Specific country
allowances are established based on this assessment, and exclude exposures
addressed in counterparty-specific allowances.
All impaired loans are periodically reviewed and analyzed and the allowance
for credit losses is reassessed on a loan-by-loan basis at least annually and if
necessary adjusted for further impairments identified. If there are indications
that there are significant probable losses in the portfolio that have not been
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cifically identified, allowances would also be provided for on a portfolio
basis.
A loan is classified as non-performing when the contractual payments of
principal and/or interest are in arrears for 90 days or more. After the 90-day
period the recognition of interest income ceases and a charge is recognized for
the unpaid and accrued interest receivable.
J) FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Financial investments are debt and equity securities held for the accretion of
wealth through distributions, such as interest and dividends, and for capital
appreciation. Financial investments also include real estate held for sale.
Debt securities held to maturity are carried at amortized cost. If necessary,
the carrying amount is reduced to its estimated realizable value. Interest
income on debt securities, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is
recognized on an accrual basis and reported as Net interest income.
Financial investments held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or market
value. Reductions to market value and reversals of such reductions as well as
gains and losses on disposal are included in Other income. Interest earned and
dividends received are included in Net interest income.
Private equity investments are carried at cost less write-downs for
impairments in value. Reductions of the carrying amount and reversals of such
reductions as well as gains and losses on disposal are included in Other income.
K) INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
Investments in associates in which the Group has a significant influence are
accounted for by the equity method. Investments in which the Group has a
temporary significant influence because they are acquired and held with a view
to their subsequent disposal, are included in Financial investments (see private
equity above).
Investments in companies in which the Group does not hold a significant
influence are recorded at cost less value adjustments for other than temporary
declines in value.
L) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment includes bank occupied properties, investment properties,
software, IT and communication and other machines and equipment. Property and
equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and is periodically
reviewed for impairment.
Property and equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over its
estimated useful life as follows:
Properties Not exceeding 50 years
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IT, software and
communication Not exceeding 3 years
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Other machines and equipment Not exceeding 5 years
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M) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value
of the Group's share of net identifiable assets of the acquired entity at the
date of acquisition.
Other intangible assets are comprised of separately identifiable intangible
items arising from acquisitions and certain purchased trademarks and similar
items.
Goodwill and other intangible assets are recognized as assets and are
amortized using the straight-line basis over their estimated useful economic
life, not exceeding 20 years. At each balance sheet date, goodwill and other
intangible assets are reviewed for indications of impairment. If such
indications exist an analysis is performed to assess if a write-down is
necessary.
Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of foreign
subsidiaries are treated as local currency balances and are translated into
Swiss francs at the closing rate at subsequent balance sheet dates. Software
development costs are capitalized when they meet certain criteria relating to
identifiability and future economic benefits can be reasonably estimated.
Internally developed software is classified in Property and equipment in the
balance sheet.
N) INCOME TAXES
Income tax payable on profits, based on the applicable tax laws in each
jurisdiction, is recognized as an expense in the period in which profits arise.
The tax effects of income tax losses available for carry-forward are recog-
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nized as an asset when it is probable that future taxable profit will be
available against which those losses can be utilized.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the
carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the Group balance sheet and their
amounts as measured for tax purposes, which will result in taxable amounts in
future periods. Deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary differences
which will result in deductible amounts in future periods, but only to the
extent it is probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available against
which these differences can be utilized.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are
expected to apply to the period in which the asset will be realized or the
liability will be settled based on enacted rates.
Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when they arise
from the same tax reporting group and relate to the same tax authority and when
the legal right to offset exists.
Current and deferred taxes are recognized as tax income or expense except for
deferred taxes recognized or disposed of on the acquisition or disposal of a
subsidiary.
O) TREASURY SHARES
UBS AG shares held by the Group are classified in the Shareholders' equity as
Treasury shares and accounted for at weighted average cost. The difference
between the proceeds from sales of treasury shares and their cost (net of tax)
is classified as Share premium.
Contracts that require physical settlement or net share settlement are
classified as Shareholders' equity and reported as Share premium. The difference
between the proceeds from the settlement of the contract and its cost (net of
tax) are reported as Share premium.
P) RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Group sponsors a number of retirement benefit plans for its employees
worldwide. These plans include both defined benefit and defined contribution
plans and various other retirement benefits such as post-employment medical
benefits. Group contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed when
employees have rendered services in exchange for such contributions, generally
in the year of contribution.
The Group uses the projected unit credit actuarial method to determine the
present value of its defined benefit obligations and the related current service
cost and, where applicable, past service cost.
The principal actuarial assumptions used by the actuary are set out in Note
34.
The Group recognizes a portion of its actuarial gains and losses as income or
expenses if the net cumulative unrecognized actuarial gains and losses at the
end of the previous reporting period exceeded the greater of:
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a) 10% of present value of the defined benefit
obligation at that date (before deducting plan
assets); and
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b) 10% of the fair value of any plan assets at that
date.
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The unrecognized actuarial gains and losses exceeding the greater of the two
values are recognized in the income statement over the expected average
remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plans.
Q) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Derivative instruments are carried at fair value. Fair values are obtained from
quoted market prices, discounted cash flow models and option pricing models as
appropriate. The fair values of derivative instruments are shown in the balance
sheet as Positive and Negative replacement values. Realized and unrealized gains
and losses are recognized in Net trading income.
Transactions in derivative instruments entered into for hedging of non-trading
positions are recognized in the income statement on the same basis as to the
underlying item being hedged.
The Group offsets positive and negative replacement values with the same
counterparty for transactions covered by legally enforceable master netting
agreements.
R) COMPARABILITY
Certain amounts have been reclassified from previous years to conform to the
2000 presentation.
The prior year financial statements reflect the requirements of the following
revised or new International Accounting Standards or
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changes in accounting policies which the Group implemented in 2000:
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IAS 10 (revised) Events after the balance sheet
date
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IAS 37 Provisions, contingent
liabilities and contingent
assets
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IAS 38 Intangible assets
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Interpretation SIC 12 Consolidation - special
purpose entities
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Interpretation SIC 16 Share capital - reacquired own
equity instruments (treasury
shares)
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Interpretation SIC 24 Earnings per share - financial
instruments and other
contracts that may be settled
in shares
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Offsetting of amounts related to certain contracts
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Interest and dividend income on trading assets
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The implementation of the above standards or accounting policies had no
material impact for the Group except for the following:
IAS 38 Intangible assets
In July 1998, the IASC issued IAS 38 Intangible Assets, which the Group adopted
prospectively as of 1 January 2000. The standard requires the capitalization and
amortization of certain intangible assets, if it is probable that the future
economic benefits that are attributable to the assets will flow to the
enterprise and the cost can be measured reliably.
Capitalized costs relating to internally developed software amounted to CHF
248 million as of 31 December 2000 and are reported within Note 17 Property and
equipment as IT, software and communication, and operating expenses were reduced
accordingly.
Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital - Reacquired Own Equity Instruments
(Treasury Shares)
In May 1999, the IASC issued Interpretation SIC 16, Share Capital - Reacquired
Own Equity Instruments (Treasury Shares), which the Group adopted as of 1
January 2000. The interpretation provides guidance for the recognition,
presentation and disclosure of treasury shares. SIC 16 applies to own shares and
derivatives on own shares held for trading and non-trading purposes. SIC 16
requires own shares and derivatives on own shares to be presented as Treasury
shares and deducted from Shareholders' equity. Gains and losses relating to the
sale of own shares are recognized as a change in shareholders' equity.
As a result of the adoption of Interpretation SIC 16, financial information
has been retroactively restated. Net trading income was reduced by CHF 196
million for the year ended 31 December 1999. Shareholders' equity and Total
assets were reduced by CHF 4,227 million as of 31 December 1999 and CHF 3,601
million as of 31 December 1998.
Offsetting of amounts related to certain contracts
In order to improve comparability with its competitors, the Group has decided to
offset positive and negative replacement values and reverse repurchase
agreements and repurchase agreements with the same counterparty for transactions
covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements. This change became
effective as of 1 January 2000 and all prior periods represented have been
restated. Positive and negative replacement values have been reduced by CHF
66,136 million for the year ended 31 December 1999. Reverse repurchase and
repurchase agreements have been reduced by CHF 12,322 million for the year ended
31 December 1999.
Interest and dividend income and expense on trading assets
In prior periods, interest and dividend income and expense on trading assets and
liabilities were included in Net trading income. In order to improve
comparability with its competitors, the Group has included interest and dividend
income and expense on trading assets and liabilities in interest income and
interest expense respectively. This change in presentation became effective 1
January 2000. The comparative financial information for 1999 has been restated
to comply with this change. Interest income was increased by CHF 17,281 million
for the year ended 31 December 1999. Interest expense was increased by CHF
17,728 million for the year ended 31 December 1999. In addition, Net trading
income was increased by CHF 447 million for the year ended 31 December 1999.
In addition to the above, other changes have been made to prior years to
conform to current presentation.
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S) RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOT YET ADOPTED
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IAS 12 Revised, income taxes
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IAS 39 Recognition and measurement of
financial instruments
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IAS 40 Investment property
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The implementation of the above standards will have no material impact for the
Group except for the following:
IAS 39, Recognition and measurement of financial instruments
In December 1998, the IASC issued IAS 39, Recognition and Measurement of
Financial Instruments, which is required to be adopted for the Group's financial
statements as of 1 January 2001 on a prospective basis.
The Standard provides comprehensive guidance on accounting for financial
instruments. Financial instruments include conventional financial assets and
liabilities and derivatives. IAS 39 requires that all financial instruments
should be recognized on the balance sheet. The Group will disclose its financial
assets either as loans originated by the bank and not held for trading,
financial assets held for trading, investments held to maturity or financial
assets available for sale.
Loans originated by the bank are initially measured at cost, which is the fair
value of the consideration given to originate the loan, including any
transaction costs. Loans will subsequently be measured at amortized cost minus
any write-down for impairment or uncollectibility.
Financial assets held for trading are valued at fair value and changes in the
fair value are recognized in trading income.
Held-to-maturity investments are recognized at cost and interest is accrued
using the effective interest method. Held-to-maturity investments are subject to
review for impairment.
Financial assets available for sale are recognized at fair value on the
balance sheet. Changes in fair value are booked to equity and disclosed in the
statement of changes in equity until the financial asset is sold, collected or
otherwise disposed of, or until the financial asset is determined to be
impaired, at which time the cumulative profit or loss previously recognized in
equity should be included in net profit or loss for the period.
In a qualifying hedge of exposures to changes in fair value, the change in
fair value of the hedging instrument is recognized as an adjustment to its
carrying amount and in net profit and loss. The change in fair value of the
hedged item attributable to the hedged risks adjusts the carrying value of the
hedged item and is also recognized in net profit or loss.
In a qualifying cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on
the hedging instrument is recognized as an adjustment to its carrying amount and
in equity. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging
transaction also adjusts the hedging instrument's carrying amount, but is
reported in net profit or loss. If the forecasted transaction is no longer
expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss on the hedging instrument is
recognized in net profit or loss.
A qualifying hedge of a net investment in a foreign entity is accounted for
similar to a cash flow hedge. The gain or loss on the hedging instrument
relating to the effective portion of the hedge is classified in the same manner
as the foreign currency translation gain or loss.
The adoption of IAS 39 is expected to have a material impact on certain
financial assets and liabilities including long-term debt. An opening adjustment
to Other comprehensive income will also be required, representing unrealized
gains and losses on financial assets recorded as available for sale and
derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.
IAS 40 Investment property
In April 2000, the IASC issued IAS 40 Investment property, which is required to
be adopted for the Group's financial statements as of 1 January 2001. The
Standard prescribes the accounting treatment and disclosure requirements for
investment property. Investment properties are measured at cost less accumulated
depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. As of 1 January 2001
investment properties amounted to CHF 1,280 million.
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NOTE 2 ACQUISITION OF PAINE WEBBER GROUP, INC.
On 3 November 2000, UBS completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding
common stock of the Paine Webber Group, Inc., a full-service broker-dealer and
one of the largest securities and commodities firms in the United States
servicing both individual and institutional clients. The transaction was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, making PaineWebber a
wholly owned subsidiary of UBS. Results of operations of PaineWebber are
included in the consolidated results beginning on the date of acquisition. Under
International Accounting Standards, the valuation of shares and options issued
is measured as of the date the acquisition was completed, 3 November 2000.
Purchase consideration of CHF 22.0 billion (USD 12.5 billion) consists of the
following:
CHF USD
MILLION million
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Value of shares issued (40,580,570 shares issued) 10,246 5,817
Value of options issued (options on 6,325,270 shares issued) 992 563
Cash consideration 10,607 6,021
Direct costs of the acquisition 115 65
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Total purchase price 21,960 12,466
Fair value of net assets acquired (5,630) (3,196)
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Total intangible assets (1) 16,330 9,270
Intangible assets other than goodwill (4,695) (2,665)
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Goodwill arising from acquisition 11,635 6,605
Purchased goodwill 1,202 682
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TOTAL GOODWILL AT 3 NOVEMBER 2000 12,837 7,287
Effect of translation adjustments (898)
Amortization from 3 November 2000 (103) (61)
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Balance of goodwill at 31 December 2000 11,836 7,226
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(1) Excluding purchased goodwill.
The resulting goodwill and intangible assets will be amortized using the
straight-line method over their estimated useful lives of 20 years.
In addition, UBS has entered into employee retention agreements that provide
for payments to key PaineWebber employees which are subject to the employee's
continued employment and other restrictions. The estimated cost to the Group for
the agreements is approximately CHF 1.5 billion (USD 875 million) over a
four-year period.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3a SEGMENT REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP
UBS is organized into three Business Groups: UBS Switzerland, UBS Warburg and
UBS Asset Management, and our Corporate Center.
UBS SWITZERLAND
UBS Switzerland encompasses two business units, Private Banking and Private and
Corporate Clients.
The Private Banking business unit offers comprehensive wealth management
services for private clients globally, who bank in Switzerland and other
financial centers worldwide.
Within Switzerland, the Private and Corporate Clients business unit provides a
complete set of banking and securities services for individual and corporate
clients, focused foremost on customer service excellence, profitability and
growth via multichannel distribution.
The two business units share technological and physical infrastructure, and
have joint departments supporting major functions such as e-commerce, financial
planning and wealth management, and investment policy and strategy.
UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT
UBS Asset Management is organized into two business units, Institutional Asset
Management and Investment Funds / GAM.
Institutional Asset Management offers a diverse range of institutional
investment management capabilities, in every major asset class, from the
traditional to the alternative.
Investment Funds provides retail investment fund products, marketed
principally through UBS Switzerland. Investment management for these funds is
generally undertaken by Institutional Asset Management, with the Investment
Funds unit concentrating on product development and distribution.
Global Asset Management (GAM), acquired in late 1999, is a diversified asset
management group, offering a wide range of investment styles. Dedicated to
giving its clients access to the world's best investment talent, GAM's funds are
managed by its own staff and by about 80 carefully selected external managers.
GAM products are marketed both independently and through Private Banking.
UBS WARBURG
UBS Warburg is a client-driven securities, investment banking and wealth
management firm. It is made up of five business units.
The Corporate and Institutional Clients business unit is one of the leading
global investment banking and securities firms. For both its own corporate and
institutional clients and the other parts of the UBS Group, UBS Warburg provides
product innovation, top-quality research and advice, and complete access to the
world's capital markets.
UBS Capital is the private equity business unit of UBS Warburg, investing UBS
and third-party funds primarily in unlisted companies.
US Private Clients, operating under the brand of UBS PaineWebber, provides a
full range of wealth management services.
The International Private Clients business unit provides private banking
products and services for high net worth clients outside the US and Switzerland
who bank in their country of residence. During 2001 the European part of this
business will become part of UBS Switzerland's Private Banking business unit and
the Asia-Pacific part will be merged with US Private Clients.
The e-services business unit was created in fourth quarter 1999. During 2000,
e-services progressed successfully towards its goal of creating a new business
providing wealth management for affluent European clients, through internet,
call centers and investment centers. Following the merger with PaineWebber,
UBS's European wealth management strategy has evolved. As a result, key
components of the e-services business unit's infrastructure will become part of
Private Banking's new European wealth management strategy and e-services will no
longer be reported separately.
CORPORATE CENTER
The Corporate Center encompasses Group level functions which cannot be devolved
to the operating divisions, and ensures that the Business Groups operate as a
coherent and effective whole with a common set of values and principles.
Corporate Center's remit covers areas such as risk management, financial
reporting, marketing and communications, funding, capital and balance sheet
management and management of foreign currency earnings.
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NOTE 3a SEGMENT REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP (CONTINUED)
The Business Group results have been presented on a management reporting basis.
Consequently, internal charges and transfer pricing adjustments have been
reflected in the performance of each business. The basis of the reporting
reflects the management of the business within the Group. Revenue sharing
agreements are used to allocate external customer revenues to a Business Group
on a reasonable basis. Transactions between Business Groups are conducted at
arms length.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2000
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
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Income 14,182 1,953 19,779 358 36,272
Credit loss recovery /
(expense)(1) (784) 0 (247) 1,161 130
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Total operating income 13,398 1,953 19,532 1,519 36,402
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Personnel expenses 4,759 880 11,002 522 17,163
General and administrative
expenses 2,394 439 3,501 431 6,765
Depreciation 508 49 731 320 1,608
Amortization of goodwill and
other intangible assets 62 263 298 44 667
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Total operating expenses 7,723 1,631 15,532 1,317 26,203
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE
BEFORE TAX 5,675 322 4,000 202 10,199
Tax expense 2,320
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY
INTERESTS 7,879
Minority interests (87)
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NET PROFIT 7,792
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OTHER INFORMATION AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2000(2)
Total assets 281,780 6,727 870,608 (71,563) 1,087,552
Total liabilities 272,134 5,513 846,451 (81,379) 1,042,719
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(1)In order to show the relevant Business Group performance over time, adjusted
expected loss figures rather than the net credit expense / recovery are reported
for all Business Groups. The statistically derived adjusted expected losses
reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in the respective
portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived adjusted expected
loss figures and the net IAS credit loss expenses recorded at Group level for
financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate Center. The divisional
breakdown of the net credit recovery / (expense) for financial reporting
purposes of CHF 130 million for the year ended 31 December 2000 is as follows:
UBS Switzerland CHF 695 million, UBS Warburg CHF (565) million. (2)The funding
surplus or requirement is reflected in each Business Group and adjusted in
Corporate Center.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3a SEGMENT REPORTING BY BUSINESS GROUP (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999 (1)
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
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Income 12,761 1,369 13,241 2,010 29,381
Credit loss recovery / (expense) (2) (1,071) 0 (333) 448 (956)
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Total operating income 11,690 1,369 12,908 2,458 28,425
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Personnel expenses 4,691 516 7,278 92 12,577
General and administrative expenses 2,308 271 2,680 839 6,098
Depreciation 460 32 659 366 1,517
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets 23 113 154 50 340
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Total operating expenses 7,482 932 10,771 1,347 20,532
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 4,208 437 2,137 1,111 7,893
Tax expense 1,686
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 6,207
Minority interests (54)
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NET PROFIT 6,153
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OTHER INFORMATION AS OF 31 DECEMBER 1999 (3)
Total assets 254,577 10,451 719,568 (88,040) 896,556
Total liabilities 270,137 4,614 693,633 (102,436) 865,948
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In order to show the relevant Business Group
performance over time, adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit
loss expense are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived
adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in
the respective portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived
adjusted expected loss figures and the net credit loss expenses recorded at
Group level for financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate
Center. The divisional breakdown of the net credit loss recovery / (expense) for
financial reporting purposes of CHF (956) million for the year ended 31 December
1999 is as follows: UBS Switzerland CHF (965) million, Corporate Center CHF 9
million. (3) The funding surplus / requirement is reflected in each Business
Group and adjusted in Corporate Center.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1998 (1)
UBS UBS Asset UBS Corporate UBS
CHF million Switzerland Management Warburg Center Group
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Income 13,958 1,358 7,691 191 23,198
Credit loss recovery / (expense) (2) (1,186) 0 (510) 745 (951)
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Total operating income 12,772 1,358 7,181 936 22,247
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Personnel expenses 4,448 515 4,641 212 9,816
General and administrative expenses 2,226 228 2,625 1,656 6,735
Depreciation 771 35 549 128 1,483
Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 4 78 173 87 342
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Total operating expenses 7,449 856 7,988 2,083 18,376
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BUSINESS GROUP PERFORMANCE BEFORE TAX 5,323 502 (807) (1,147) 3,871
Tax expense 904
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NET PROFIT BEFORE MINORITY INTERESTS 2,967
Minority interests 5
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NET PROFIT 2,972
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(1) The 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) In order to show the relevant Business Group
performance over time, adjusted expected loss figures rather than the net credit
loss expense are reported for all Business Groups. The statistically derived
adjusted expected losses reflect the inherent counterparty and country risks in
the respective portfolios. The difference between the statistically derived
adjusted expected loss figures and the net credit loss expenses recorded at
Group level for financial reporting purposes is reported in the Corporate
Center. The divisional breakdown of the net credit loss recovery / (expense) for
financial reporting purposes of CHF (951) million for the year ended 31 December
1998 is as follows: UBS Switzerland CHF (445) million and UBS Warburg CHF (506)
million.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3b SEGMENT REPORTING BY GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The geographic analysis of total assets is based on customer domicile whereas
operating income and capital investment is based on the location of the office
in which the transactions and assets are recorded. Because of the global nature
of financial markets the Group's business is managed on an integrated basis
worldwide, with a view to profitability by product line. The geographical
analysis of operating income, total assets, and capital investment is provided
in order to comply with International Accounting Standards, and does not reflect
the way the Group is managed. Management believes that analysis by Business
Group, as shown in Note 3a to these financial statements, is a more meaningful
representation of the way in which the Group is managed.
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2000
Total operating income Total assets Capital investment
----------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
CHF million Share % CHF million Share % CHF million Share %
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Switzerland 15,836 44 211,851 19 1,135 43
Rest of Europe 10,907 30 305,342 28 311 12
Americas 6,976 19 474,617 44 1,169 44
Asia / Pacific 2,626 7 87,831 8 36 1
Africa / Middle East 57 0 7,911 1 8 0
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TOTAL 36,402 100 1,087,552 100 2,659 100
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1999(1)
Total operating income Total assets Capital investment
----------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
CHF million Share % CHF million Share % CHF million Share %
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Switzerland 14,976 52 207,702 23 1,990 70
Rest of Europe 7,626 27 303,365 34 356 13
Americas 3,861 14 281,974 31 386 14
Asia / Pacific 1,945 7 96,469 11 87 3
Africa / Middle East 17 0 7,046 1 1 0
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TOTAL 28,425 100 896,556 100 2,820 100
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 1998(1)
Total operating income
-----------------------
CHF million Share %
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Switzerland 16,757 75
Rest of Europe 1,655 8
Americas 2,548 11
Asia / Pacific 1,251 6
Africa / Middle East 36 0
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TOTAL 22,247 100
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCOME STATEMENT
NOTE 4 NET INTEREST INCOME
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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INTEREST INCOME
Interest earned on loans and advances to banks 5,615 6,105 7,687 (8)
Interest earned on loans and advances to customers 14,692 12,077 14,111 22
Interest from finance leasing 36 49 60 (27)
Interest earned on securities borrowed and reverse
repurchase agreements 19,088 11,422 10,380 67
Interest and dividend income from financial
investments 202 160 372 26
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolio 11,842 5,598 3,901 112
Other 270 193 931 40
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Total 51,745 35,604 37,442 45
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INTEREST EXPENSE
Interest on amounts due to banks 6,155 5,515 8,205 12
Interest on amounts due to customers 9,505 8,330 9,890 14
Interest on securities lent and repurchase agreements 14,915 8,446 7,543 77
Interest and dividend expense from trading portfolio 5,309 2,070 1,741 156
Interest on medium and long-term debt 7,731 5,334 5,045 45
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Total 43,615 29,695 32,424 47
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NET INTEREST INCOME 8,130 5,909 5,018 38
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
NOTE 5 NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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CREDIT-RELATED FEES AND COMMISSIONS 310 372 559 (17)
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SECURITY TRADING AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY FEES
Underwriting fees(1) 1,434 905 1,122 58
Corporate finance fees(1) 1,772 1,298 1,016 37
Brokerage fees 5,792 3,934 3,670 47
Investment fund fees 2,821 1,915 1,778 47
Fiduciary fees 351 317 349 11
Custodian fees 1,439 1,583 1,386 (9)
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees(1) 3,677 2,612 2,891 41
Other 50 57 110 (12)
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Total 17,336 12,621 12,322 37
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COMMISSION INCOME FROM OTHER SERVICES 802 765 776 5
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TOTAL FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 18,448 13,758 13,657 34
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FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
Brokerage fees paid 1,084 795 704 36
Other 661 356 327 86
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Total 1,745 1,151 1,031 52
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NET FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 16,703 12,607 12,626 32
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(1) In prior periods, Corporate finance related advisory fees were included in
Portfolio and other management and advisory fees. These fees are now reported in
the new disclosure line Corporate finance fees together with merger and
acquisition fees which were previously reported in Underwriting and corporate
finance fees. All previous periods have been restated accordingly.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 6 NET TRADING INCOME
Foreign exchange net trading income include gains and losses from spot and
forward contracts, options, futures, and translation of foreign currency assets
and liabilities, bank notes, precious metals, and commodities. Fixed income net
trading income includes the results of making markets in instruments of both
developed and emerging countries in government securities, corporate debt
securities, money market instruments, interest rate and currency swaps, options,
and other derivatives. Equities net trading income includes the results of
making markets globally in equity securities and equity derivatives such as
swaps, options, futures, and forward contracts.
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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Foreign exchange 1,287 1,108 1,992 16
Fixed income 912 2,603 162 (65)
Equities 7,754 4,008 1,159 93
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NET TRADING INCOME 9,953 7,719 3,313 29
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
NOTE 7 NET GAINS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSOCIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net gains from disposal of consolidated
subsidiaries 57 8 1,149 613
Net gains/(losses) from disposal of investments in
associates 26 1,813 (30) (99)
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NET GAINS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSOCIATES AND
SUBSIDIARIES 83 1,821 1,119 (95)
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While the 1999 figure represents mainly the disposal gains from our investments
in Swiss Life/ Rentenanstalt and Julius Baer registered shares, the 1998 figure
is mainly attributable to the disposal of the BSI -- Banca della Svizzera
Italiana.
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680
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 OTHER INCOME
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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INVESTMENTS IN FINANCIAL ASSETS (DEBT AND EQUITY)
Net gain from disposal of private equity investments 919 374 587 146
Net gain from disposal of other financial assets 162 180 398 (10)
Impairment charges in private equity investments and
other financial assets (507) (102) (556) 397
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TOTAL 574 452 429 27
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INVESTMENTS IN PROPERTY
Net gain from disposal of properties held for resale 85 78 33 9
Net loss from revaluation of properties held for
resale (108) (49) (106) 120
Net income from other properties 96 (20) 328
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TOTAL 73 9 255 711
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EQUITY INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES 58 211 377 (73)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
OTHER 698 653 61 7
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME 1,403 1,325 1,122 6
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NOTE 9 OPERATING EXPENSES
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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PERSONNEL EXPENSES
Salaries and bonuses 13,523 9,872 7,082 37
Contractors 725 886 535 (18)
Insurance and social contributions 959 717 542 34
Contribution to retirement benefit plans 475 8 614
Employee share plans 97 151 201 (36)
Other personnel expenses 1,384 943 842 47
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TOTAL 17,163 12,577 9,816 36
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Occupancy 979 847 822 16
Rent and maintenance of machines and equipment 520 410 390 27
Telecommunications and postage 914 756 820 21
Administration 750 784 759 (4)
Marketing and public relations 480 335 262 43
Travel and entertainment 656 552 537 19
Professional fees 660 526 532 25
IT and other outsourcing 1,246 1,289 1,260 (3)
Other 560 599 1,353 (7)
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TOTAL 6,765 6,098 6,735 11
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DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Property, equipment and software 1,608 1,517 1,483 6
Goodwill and other intangible assets 667 340 342 96
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 2,275 1,857 1,825 23
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 26,203 20,532 18,376 28
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 EARNINGS PER SHARE
% change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.99
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 7,792 6,153 2,972 27
Net profit for the period before goodwill amortization (CHF
million)(2) 8,459 6,493 3,314 30
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Registered ordinary shares 433,486,003 430,497,026 429,710,128 1
Own shares to be delivered 2,058,212
Treasury shares (32,514,906) (25,754,544)(3) (24,487,833)(3) 26
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE 403,029,309 404,742,482 405,222,295 0
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BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 19.33 15.20 7.33 27
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION
(CHF)(2) 20.99 16.04 8.18 31
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
Net profit for the period (CHF million) 7,778(5) 6,153 2,972 26
Net profit for the period before goodwill amortization (CHF
million)(2) 8,445(5) 6,493 3,314 30
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share 403,029,309 404,742,482 405,222,295 0
Potential dilutive ordinary shares resulting from
outstanding options, warrants and convertible debt
securities(6) 5,496,591 3,632,670(4) 7,658,746(4) 51
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES FOR DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE 408,525,900 408,375,152 412,881,041 0
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF) 19.04 15.07 7.20 26
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE BEFORE GOODWILL AMORTIZATION
(CHF)(2) 20.67 15.90 8.03 30
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) The amortization of goodwill and other intangible
assets is excluded from this calculation. (3) Treasury shares have increased by
11,371,720 and by 18,372,661 for the periods ended 31 December 1999 and 31
December 1998, due to a change in accounting policy (see Note 1: Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies). (4) Share amount has been adjusted by
1,414,114 and by 5,371,922 representing other potentially dilutive instruments
for the periods ended 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, due to a change in
accounting policy (see Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies). (5) Net profit has been adjusted for the dilutive impact of own
equity derivative activity in accordance with International Accounting
Standards. (6) Total equivalent shares outstanding on options that were not
dilutive for the respective periods but could potentially dilute earnings per
share in the future were 9,174,760, 24,045,261 and 11,367,184 for the years
ended 31 December 2000, 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, respectively.
1999 and 1998 share figures are restated for the two-for-one share split,
effective 8 May 2000.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEET: ASSETS
NOTE 11 MONEY MARKET PAPER
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Government treasury notes and bills 22,551 32,724
Money market placements 43,477 36,540
Other bills and cheques 426 453
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TOTAL MONEY MARKET PAPER 66,454 69,717
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thereof eligible for discount at central banks 60,689 64,671
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NOTE 12a DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS
The composition of Due from banks, the Loan portfolio and the Allowance for
credit losses by type of exposure at the end of the year was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Banks 30,064 30,785
Allowance for credit losses (917) (878)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net due from banks 29,147 29,907
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Loans to customers
Mortgages 120,554 127,987
Other loans 133,898 119,242
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Subtotal 254,452 247,229
Allowance for credit losses (9,610) (12,371)
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Net loans to customers 244,842 234,858
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS 273,989 264,765
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
thereof subordinated 393 86
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The composition of Due from banks and Loans to customers by geographical region
based on the location of the borrower at the end of the year was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Switzerland 164,645 183,944
Rest of Europe 46,882 44,796
Americas 52,939 31,285
Asia / Pacific 16,504 13,451
Africa / Middle East 3,546 4,538
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Subtotal 284,516 278,014
Allowance for credit losses (10,527) (13,249)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NET DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS 273,989 264,765
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The composition of Due from banks and Loans to customers by type of collateral
at the end of the year was as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Secured by real estate 122,898 130,835
Collateralized by securities 37,714 19,061
Guarantees and other collateral 28,373 28,725
Unsecured 95,531 99,393
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Subtotal 284,516 278,014
Allowance for credit losses (10,527) (13,249)
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NET DUE FROM BANKS AND LOANS TO CUSTOMERS 273,989 264,765
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12b ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The allowance and provision for credit losses developed as follows:
COUNTRY RISK
SPECIFIC ALLOWANCE AND TOTAL TOTAL
CHF MILLION ALLOWANCE PROVISION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Balance at the beginning of the year 12,022 1,376 13,398 14,978
Write-offs (2,963) (32) (2,995) (3,275)
Recoveries 150 13 163 65
Increase / (decrease) in credit loss allowance and
provision (49) (81) (130) 956
Net foreign exchange and other adjustments 129 16 145 674
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR 9,289 1,292 10,581 13,398
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At the end of the year the aggregate allowances and provisions were apportioned
and displayed as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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As a reduction of Due from banks 917 878
As a reduction of Loans to customers 9,610 12,371
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Subtotal 10,527 13,249
Included in other liabilities related to commitments and
contingent liabilities 54 149
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TOTAL ALLOWANCE AND PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES 10,581 13,398
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NOTE 12c IMPAIRED LOANS
UBS classifies a loan as impaired when there is a probability of incurring a
partial or full loss. A provision is then made with respect to the loan in
question.
The impaired loans were as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.99 31.12.00
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Impaired loans (1, 2) 18,494 22,456
Amount of allowance for credit losses related to impaired
loans 9,685 12,471
Average impaired loans (3) 20,804 24,467
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(1) All impaired loans have a specific allowance for credit losses.
(2) Interest income on impaired loans is immaterial. (3) Average balances were
calculated from quarterly data.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 12d NON-PERFORMING LOANS
When principal, interest or commission are overdue by 90 days, loans are
classified as non-performing, the recognition of interest or commission income
ceases and a charge is recognized against income for the unpaid interest or
commission receivable. Allowances are provided for non-performing loans to
reflect their net estimated recoverable amount. Unrecognized interest related to
such loans totalled CHF 182 million for the year ended 31 December 2000 and CHF
409 million for the year ended 31 December 1999.
The non-performing loans were as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Non-performing loans 10,452 13,073
Amount of allowance for credit losses related to
non-performing loans 6,850 8,661
Average non-performing loans (1) 11,884 14,615
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(1) Average balances were calculated from quarterly data.
An analysis of changes in non-performing loans is presented in the following
table:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Non-performing loans at the beginning of the year 13,073 16,113
Net reductions (290) (638)
Write-offs and disposals (2,331) (2,402)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NON-PERFORMING LOANS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 10,452 13,073
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The non-performing loans by type of exposure were as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Banks 172 499
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loans to customers
Mortgages 4,586 7,105
Other 5,694 5,469
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Total loans to customers 10,280 12,574
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TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS 10,452 13,073
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The non-performing loans by geographical region based on the location of the
borrower were as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Switzerland 7,588 11,435
Rest of Europe 342 223
Americas 1,865 697
Asia / Pacific 307 373
Africa / Middle East 350 345
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TOTAL NON-PERFORMING LOANS 10,452 13,073
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685
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 13 SECURITIES BORROWING, SECURITIES LENDING, REPURCHASE,
REVERSE REPURCHASE AND OTHER COLLATERALIZED TRANSACTIONS
The Group enters into collateralized reverse repurchase and repurchase
agreements and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that may
result in credit exposure in the event the counterparty to the transaction is
unable to fulfill its contractual obligations. The Group minimizes credit risk
associated with these activities by monitoring counterparty credit exposure and
collateral values on a daily basis and requiring additional collateral to be
deposited with or returned to the Group when deemed necessary.
The following table presents cash collateral received and paid under
securities lending, repurchase agreements, securities borrowing and reverse
repurchase agreements.
SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES SECURITIES
BORROWED LENT BORROWED LENT
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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CASH COLLATERAL BY COUNTERPARTIES
Banks 159,619 18,291 99,810 8,926
Customers 18,238 5,127 13,352 3,906
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TOTAL CASH COLLATERAL ON SECURITIES BORROWED AND
LENT 177,857 23,418 113,162 12,832
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REVERSE Reverse
REPURCHASE REPURCHASE REPURCHASE REPURCHASE
AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS AGREEMENTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.99(1)
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AGREEMENTS BY COUNTERPARTIES
Banks 144,505 175,421 93,104 125,054
Customers 49,296 120,092 39,287 71,860
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TOTAL REPURCHASE AND REVERSE REPURCHASE
AGREEMENTS 193,801 295,513 132,391 196,914
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
Under reverse repurchase, securities borrowing, and other collateralized
arrangements, the Group obtains securities on terms which permit it to repledge
or resell the securities to others. At 31 December 2000, the Group held CHF 478
billion of securities on such terms, CHF 407 billion of which have been either
pledged or otherwise transferred to others in connection with its financing
activities or to satisfy its commitments under short sale transactions.
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686
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 14 TRADING PORTFOLIO
Trading assets and liabilities are carried at fair value. The following table
presents the carrying value of trading assets and liabilities at the end of the
reporting period.
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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TRADING PORTFOLIO ASSETS
DEBT INSTRUMENTS
Swiss government and government agencies 1,104 7,391
US Treasury and government agencies 19,769 21,816
Other government 33,222 65,804
Corporate listed instruments 64,514 13,420
Other unlisted instruments 26,583 8,322
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TOTAL 145,192 116,753
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EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
Listed instruments 102,571 87,089
Unlisted instruments 2,320 2,963
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TOTAL 104,891 90,052
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PRECIOUS METALS 3,213 5,127
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TOTAL TRADING PORTFOLIO ASSETS 253,296 211,932
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TRADING PORTFOLIO LIABILITIES
DEBT INSTRUMENTS
Swiss government and government agencies 439 0
US Treasury and government agencies 13,645 24,535
Other government 5,070 11,917
Corporate listed instruments 31,905 6,502
Other unlisted instruments 192 9
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TOTAL 51,251 42,963
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LISTED EQUITY INSTRUMENTS 31,381 11,675
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TOTAL TRADING PORTFOLIO LIABILITIES 82,632 54,638
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
The Group trades debt, equity, precious metals, foreign currency and derivatives
to meet the financial needs of its customers and to generate revenue through its
trading activities. Note 26 provides a description of the various classes of
derivatives together with the related volumes used in the Group's trading
activities, whereas Note 13 provides further details about cash collateral on
securities borrowed and lent and repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements.
Included in total trading portfolio assets above are CHF 59 billion of
securities pledged to others under terms which permit the counterparty to sell
or repledge and CHF 12 billion of securities pledged to others under terms which
do not permit the counterparty to resell or repledge.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 15 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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DEBT INSTRUMENTS
Listed 1,403 1,357
Unlisted 4,803 609
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Total 6,206 1,966
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EQUITY INVESTMENTS
Listed 1,119 356
Unlisted 1,438 557
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Total 2,557 913
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PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS 6,658 3,001
PROPERTIES HELD FOR RESALE 984 1,159
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TOTAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS 16,405 7,039
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thereof eligible for discount at central banks 381 563
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The following table gives additional disclosure in respect of the valuation
methods used.
BOOK VALUE FAIR VALUE BOOK VALUE FAIR VALUE
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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VALUED AT AMORTIZED COST
Debt instruments 5,851 5,853 677 687
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VALUED AT THE LOWER OF COST OR MARKET VALUE
Debt instruments 355 367 1,289 1,314
Equity instruments 2,557 3,031 913 939
Properties held for resale 984 1,150 1,159 1,194
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Total 3,896 4,548 3,361 3,447
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VALUED AT COST LESS ADJUSTMENTS FOR IMPAIRMENTS
Private equity investments 6,658 7,940 3,001 4,146
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TOTAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS 16,405 18,341 7,039 8,280
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NOTE 16 INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
CARRYING CARRYING
AMOUNT AMOUNT
AT CHANGE IN AT
CHF million 31.12.99 ADDITIONS DISPOSAL(1) INCOME WRITE-OFFS EQUITY 31.12.00
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES 1,102 65 (287) 62 (4) (58) 880
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(1) The figure of CHF 287 million for disposals for the year ended 31 December
2000 primarily consists of disposal of a stake in National Versicherung AG.
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688
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 17 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
IT, soft- Other
Bank ware and machines
occupied Investment communi- and
CHF million properties properties cation equipment 31.12.00 31.12.99
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HISTORICAL COST
Balance at the beginning of the year 9,085 2,006 3,321 2,798 17,210 18,505
Additions 233 138 1,032 237 1,640 1,813
Additions from acquired companies 0 0 201 818 1,019 755
Disposals (224) (176) (279) (90) (769) (4,333)
Reclassifications (1) (287) (145) 0 0 (432) 0
Foreign currency translation 0 7 (18) (26) (37) 470
Balance at the end of the year 8,807 1,830 4,257 3,737 18,631 17,210
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ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
Balance at the beginning of the year
3,625 539 2,416 1,929 8,509 8,619
Depreciation (2)
395 119 952 419 1,885 2,105
Disposals
(84) (31) (268) (70) (453) (2,500)
Reclassifications (1)
(97) (79) 0 0 (176) 0
Foreign currency translation
1 2 (26) (21) (44) 285
Balance at the end of the year 3,840 550 3,074 2,257 9,721 8,509
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NET BOOK VALUE AT THE END OF THE YEAR (3) 4,967 1,280 1,183 1,480 8,910 8,701
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(1) Properties held for sale of CHF 256 million (CHF 432 million acquisition
costs and CHF 176 million accumulated depreciation) have been reclassified to
Note 15 Financial Investments. (2) Depreciation of CHF 1,885 million includes
CHF 277 million that was charged against the restructuring provision. (3) Fire
insurance value of property and equipment is CHF 14,570 million (1999: CHF
15,004 million).
NOTE 18 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
OTHER
INTANGIBLE
CHF MILLION GOODWILL ASSETS 31.12.00 31.12.99
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HISTORICAL COST
Balance at the beginning of the year 4,229 305 4,534 3,000
Additions 12,939 4,902 17,841 1,467
Write-offs (16) 0 (16) (192)
Reclassifications (41) 41 0 (88)
Foreign currency translation (839) (354) (1,193) 347
Balance at the end of the year 16,272 4,894 21,166 4,534
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ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION
Balance at the beginning of the year
951 40 991 790
Amortization
533 134 667 340
Write-offs
(16) 0 (16) (183)
Reclassifications
(16) 16 0 (2)
Foreign currency translation
(7) (6) (13) 46
Balance at the end of the year 1,445 184 1,629 991
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NET BOOK VALUE AT THE END OF THE YEAR 14,827 4,710 19,537 3,543
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84
689
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 19 OTHER ASSETS
CHF million Note 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Deferred tax assets 24 2,208 742
Settlement and clearing accounts 3,153 4,911
VAT and other tax receivables 419 702
Prepaid pension costs 405 456
Other receivables 2,322 4,196
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TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 8,507 11,007
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85
690
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEET: LIABILITIES
NOTE 20 DUE TO BANKS AND CUSTOMERS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Due to banks 82,240 76,365
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Due to customers in savings and investment accounts 68,213 78,640
Amounts due to customers on demand and time 242,466 201,320
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Total due to customers 310,679 279,960
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TOTAL DUE TO BANKS AND CUSTOMERS 392,919 356,325
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NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT
The Group issues both CHF and non-CHF denominated fixed and floating rate debt.
Publicly placed fixed rate debt pays interest at rates up to 21.5% including
structured note issues. Floating rate debt pays interest based on the
three-month or six-month London Interbank Offered Rate "LIBOR".
Subordinated debt securities are unsecured obligations of the Group and are
subordinated in right of payment to all present and future senior indebtedness
and certain other obligations of the Group. At 31 December 2000 and 31 December
1999, the Group had CHF 13,018 million and CHF 13,106 million, respectively, in
subordinated debt excluding convertible and exchangeable debt and notes with
warrants which have been included in the following paragraph. Subordinated debt
usually pays interest annually and provides for single principal payments upon
maturity. At 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999, the Group had CHF 40,428
million and CHF 41,093 million, respectively, in unsubordinated debt.
The Group issues convertible obligations that can be exchanged for common
stock of UBS AG and notes with warrants attached on UBS AG shares. Furthermore,
the Group issues notes exchangeable into common stock or preferred stock of
other companies, or repaid based on the performance of an index or group of
securities. At 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999, the Group had CHF 1,409
million and CHF 2,133 million, respectively, in convertible and exchangeable
debt and notes with warrants attached outstanding.
The Group, as part of its interest-rate risk management process, utilizes
derivative instruments to modify the repricing characteristics of the
notes/bonds issued. The Group also utilizes other derivative instruments to
manage the foreign exchange impact of certain long-term debt obligations.
The Group issues credit-linked notes generally through private placements. The
credit-linked notes are usually senior unsecured obligations of UBS AG, acting
through one of its branches, and can be subject to early redemption in the event
of a defined credit event. Payment of interest and/or principal is dependent
upon the performance of a reference entity or security. The rate of interest on
each credit-linked note is either floating and determined by reference to LIBOR
plus a spread or fixed. Medium-term and credit-linked notes have been included
in the amounts disclosed above as unsubordinated debt.
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Total bond issues 48,179 48,305
Shares in bond issues of the Swiss Regional or Cantonal
Banks' Central Bond Institutions 1,305 2,055
Medium-term notes 5,371 5,972
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TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT 54,855 56,332
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86
691
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
CONTRACTUAL MATURITY DATE
UBS AG (PARENT) SUBSIDIARIES
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FIXED FLOATING FIXED
CHF MILLION RATE RATE RATE
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2001 13,021 251 2,033
2002 7,645 153 2,407
2003 4,232 135 1,275
2004 1,327 8 1,261
2005 3,463 81 664
2006 - 2010 5,888 107 1,923
Thereafter 3,150 55 1,214
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TOTAL 38,726 790 10,777
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SUBSIDIARIES
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FLOATING TOTAL
CHF MILLION RATE 31.12.00
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2001 373 15,678
2002 889 11,094
2003 19 5,661
2004 1,836 4,432
2005 249 4,457
2006 - 2010 1,173 9,091
Thereafter 23 4,442
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TOTAL 4,562 54,855
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PUBLICLY PLACED BOND ISSUES OF UBS AG (PARENT COMPANY) OUTSTANDING AT 31.12.2000
Premature
Year of Interest redemption Amount
issue rate in % Remarks Maturity possible Currency in millions
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1999 10.250 12.01.2001 EUR 160(1)
1996 3.000 07.02.2001 USD 100
1999 10.000 12.02.2001 CHF 375(2)
1999 12.250 15.02.2001 GBP 20(3)
1999 14.100 27.02.2001 SEK 193(4)
1999 12.000 29.03.2001 GBP 10(5)
1999 11.000 30.03.2001 USD 10(6)
1996 3.625 10.04.2001 CHF 400
1991 5.000 15.04.2001 CHF 60
1998 7.500 11.05.2001 CHF 60(7)
1998 7.500 11.05.2001 CHF 801(7)
1998 7.000 18.05.2001 CHF 738(8)
1999 12.500 06.06.2001 GBP 10(9)
1999 5.250 14.06.2001 CHF 410(10)
1999 10.750 15.06.2001 EUR 50(11)
2000 17.750 05.07.2001 EUR 100(12)
1999 11.000 06.07.2001 EUR 40(13)
1998 7.500 10.07.2001 CHF 372(10)
1998 7.500 10.07.2001 CHF 40(10)
2000 21.500 12.07.2001 EUR 45(14)
1993 5.125 15.07.2001 CHF 30
1997 1.750 25.07.2001 USD 96(15)
2000 17.000 30.07.2001 EUR 80(16)
1998 8.000 03.08.2001 CHF 920(17)
2000 15.500 06.08.2001 EUR 60(18)
2000 14.250 10.08.2001 USD 25(19)
1998 8.000 17.08.2001 CHF 50(20)
1998 8.000 17.08.2001 CHF 450(20)
2000 15.500 24.08.2001 EUR 145(21)
2000 17.500 24.08.2001 EUR 95(22)
2000 15.750 03.09.2001 EUR 105(23)
1991 7.000 subordinated 04.09.2001 CHF 250
2000 15.000 06.09.2001 USD 45(24)
1994 5.375 07.09.2001 CHF 200
2000 17.000 10.09.2001 EUR 10(25)
2000 16.500 25.09.2001 EUR 15(26)
2000 16.250 04.10.2001 EUR 15(27)
1999 8.500 05.10.2001 CHF 120(28)
2000 14.500 11.10.2001 EUR 135(29)
2000 8.750 11.10.2001 CHF 50(10)
2000 15.000 19.10.2001 USD 20(30)
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87
692
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
PUBLICLY PLACED BOND ISSUES OF UBS AG (PARENT COMPANY) OUTSTANDING AT 31.12.2000
Premature
Year of Interest redemption Amount
issue rate in % Remarks Maturity possible Currency in millions
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2000 16.500 29.10.2001 EUR 75(31)
2000 16.000 02.11.2001 USD 40(32)
2000 11.750 09.11.2001 CHF 110(7)
2000 18.750 19.11.2001 USD 30(33)
2000 20.250 27.11.2001 USD 20(34)
1999 11.625 06.12.2001 GBP 10(35)
2000 16.500 21.12.2001 USD 20(36)
2000 14.250 28.12.2001 USD 10(37)
2000 12.250 11.01.2002 EUR 30(38)
2000 13.250 18.01.2002 EUR 20(39)
2000 12.500 18.01.2002 EUR 20(40)
2000 0.100 28.01.2002 JPY 10,000(15)
1992 7.000 subordinated 06.02.2002 CHF 200
2000 9.000 14.03.2002 CHF 256(28)
1998 5.750 18.03.2002 USD 250
2000 10.000 10.04.2002 CHF 100(17)
1996 4.000 18.04.2002 CHF 200
2000 18.500 28.05.2002 USD 75(41)
1999 11.000 06.06.2002 GBP 15(42)
1990 7.500 subordinated 07.06.2002 CHF 300
2000 18.250 27.06.2002 USD 50(32)
2000 6.500 28.06.2002 CHF 50(43)
1992 7.500 subordinated 10.07.2002 CHF 200
1997 6.500 18.07.2002 USD 300
1997 1.000 07.08.2002 DEM 19(44)
2000 8.375 07.08.2002 EUR 45(45)
1996 2.000 23.08.2002 CHF 301
2000 9.000 02.10.2002 CHF 220(17)
1992 7.000 subordinated 16.10.2002 CHF 200
1996 6.750 18.10.2002 USD 250
1995 4.375 07.11.2002 CHF 250
1996 3.250 20.12.2002 CHF 350
2000 8.000 11.02.2003 USD 15
1991 7.500 subordinated 15.02.2003 15.02.2001 CHF 300
1998 1.000 25.02.2003 EUR 60(46)
1993 4.875 subordinated 03.03.2003 CHF 200
1997 1.500 14.03.2003 DEM 80(47)
1998 1.000 20.03.2003 NLG 125(48)
1993 4.000 subordinated 31.03.2003 CHF 200
1993 3.500 subordinated 31.03.2003 CHF 200
1999 1.000 05.05.2003 USD 80(49)
1998 1.625 14.05.2003 USD 100(50)
1991 7.000 subordinated 16.05.2003 16.05.2001 CHF 200
1995 5.250 subordinated 20.06.2003 CHF 200
2000 0.000 14.07.2003 USD 10(51)
2000 0.000 14.07.2003 USD 10(51)
2000 5.200 28.08.2003 CHF 26
1996 1.500 20.11.2003 CHF 27(52)
2000 1.850 25.11.2003 CHF 13
1993 3.000 26.11.2003 CHF 200
1994 6.250 subordinated 06.01.2004 USD 300
1992 7.250 subordinated 10.01.2004 10.01.2002 CHF 150
2000 0.500 10.02.2004 USD 75(53)
2000 1.000 07.06.2004 USD 25(54)
1991 4.250 subordinated 25.06.2004 CHF 300
1999 3.500 01.07.2004 EUR 250
1997 7.375 subordinated 26.11.2004 GBP 250
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88
693
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
PUBLICLY PLACED BOND ISSUES OF UBS AG (PARENT COMPANY) OUTSTANDING AT 31.12.2000
Premature
Year of Interest redemption Amount
issue rate in % Remarks Maturity possible Currency in millions
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1993 4.750 subordinated 08.01.2005 08.01.2003 CHF 200
1995 4.000 subordinated 07.02.2005 CHF 150
1995 5.500 10.02.2005 CHF 150
2000 1.000 18.02.2005 USD 30(55)
2000 1.000 21.03.2005 EUR 50(56)
1995 5.625 subordinated 13.04.2005 CHF 150
2000 0.000 31.05.2005 JPY 5,000(15)
1995 8.750 subordinated 20.06.2005 GBP 250
2000 0.000 14.07.2005 USD 10(51)
1995 6.750 subordinated 15.07.2005 USD 200
1995 5.250 subordinated 18.07.2005 CHF 200
1995 5.000 subordinated 24.08.2005 CHF 250
2000 7.300 06.09.2005 HKD 200
1995 4.500 21.11.2005 CHF 300
1999 0.000 08.12.2005 USD 50(57)
1999 3.500 26.01.2006 EUR 650
1996 4.250 subordinated 06.02.2006 CHF 250
1996 4.000 14.02.2006 CHF 200
1999 2.500 29.03.2006 CHF 250
1999 1.500 12.07.2006 USD 100(58)
1996 7.250 subordinated 17.07.2006 USD 500
1996 7.250 subordinated 01.09.2006 USD 150
1995 5.000 subordinated 07.11.2006 CHF 250
1996 6.250 subordinated 06.12.2006 DEM 500
1997 8.000 subordinated 08.01.2007 GBP 450
1997 5.750 subordinated 12.03.2007 DEM 350
1998 3.500 27.08.2008 CHF 300
1997 5.875 subordinated 18.08.2009 FRF 2,000
1986 5.000 subordinated 10.02.2011 10.02.2001 CHF 250
1995 7.375 subordinated 15.07.2015 USD 150
1995 7.000 subordinated 15.10.2015 USD 300
1997 7.375 subordinated 15.06.2017 USD 300
1990 0.000 31.03.2020 CHF 59
1995 7.500 subordinated 15.07.2025 USD 350
1995 8.750 subordinated 18.12.2025 GBP 150
1996 7.750 subordinated 01.09.2026 USD 300
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89
694
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
PUBLICLY PLACED BOND ISSUES OF UBS SUBSIDIARIES OUTSTANDING AT 31.12.2000
Premature
Year of Interest redemption Amount
issue rate in % Remarks Maturity possible Currency in millions
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UBS AMERICAS INC. (FORMER PAINEWEBBER)
1999 7.460 11.01.2001 USD 15
1999 5.830 25.01.2001 USD 20
2000 6.924 26.01.2001 USD 50
2000 6.820 05.04.2001 USD 30
1999 7.060 16.05.2001 USD 8
2000 7.500 17.05.2001 USD 49
1998 6.185 21.05.2001 USD 25
1999 5.810 08.06.2001 USD 10
2000 7.540 18.06.2001 USD 49
1999 7.060 20.06.2001 USD 8
1998 6.870 26.06.2001 USD 7
1997 6.585 23.07.2001 USD 25
1997 6.520 26.09.2001 USD 22
1997 6.440 28.09.2001 USD 22
1999 7.090 19.11.2001 USD 12
1997 6.580 14.12.2001 USD 10
1991 9.250 17.12.2001 USD 154
2000 6.910 19.02.2002 USD 20
1997 6.990 18.03.2002 USD 10
1999 6.015 28.03.2002 USD 20
1999 6.020 22.04.2002 USD 45
1995 8.250 01.05.2002 USD 128
2000 7.590 02.05.2002 USD 25
1999 7.060 14.05.2002 USD 25
1999 7.030 20.05.2002 USD 12
2000 1.010 01.07.2002 JPY 900
2000 7.358 15.07.2002 USD 101
1992 8.390 subordinated 24.07.2002 USD 6
1997 7.035 14.08.2002 USD 25
1997 7.010 27.08.2002 USD 15
1992 7.750 02.09.2002 USD 178
1997 7.010 19.09.2002 USD 25
1997 6.650 15.10.2002 USD 25
1999 7.210 30.10.2002 USD 10
1999 7.259 18.11.2002 USD 40
1999 7.160 18.12.2002 USD 11
1998 7.140 03.02.2003 USD 12
1998 6.250 04.02.2003 USD 25
2000 7.020 14.02.2003 USD 12
1993 7.875 17.02.2003 USD 103
1998 7.110 13.03.2003 USD 10
2000 1.270 13.03.2003 JPY 900
1998 6.320 18.03.2003 USD 45
1998 6.331 20.05.2003 USD 25
1998 6.980 23.06.2003 USD 10
1993 6.785 01.07.2003 USD 30
1999 1.340 01.07.2003 JPY 900
1993 7.130 subordinated 02.07.2003 USD 7
2000 7.250 23.07.2003 USD 7
1994 6.900 subordinated 15.08.2003 USD 10
1994 6.930 subordinated 15.08.2003 USD 28
1996 7.300 15.10.2003 USD 20
1998 6.450 01.12.2003 USD 340
1998 8.010 01.12.2003 USD 26
1994 6.730 20.01.2004 USD 21
2000 6.730 26.01.2004 USD 20
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90
695
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
PUBLICLY PLACED BOND ISSUES OF UBS SUBSIDIARIES OUTSTANDING AT 31.12.2000
Premature
Year of Interest redemption Amount
issue rate in % Remarks Maturity possible Currency in millions
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USB AMERICAS INC. (FORMER PAINEWEBBER) (CONTINUED)
1999 7.580 28.01.2004 USD 10
1997 6.900 subordinated 09.02.2004 USD 15
1994 6.680 10.02.2004 USD 21
1999 7.510 10.02.2004 USD 13
1999 7.015 10.02.2004 USD 14
2000 7.660 12.02.2004 USD 11
1999 7.360 11.05.2004 USD 46
1999 6.375 17.05.2004 USD 534
1999 7.280 27.05.2004 USD 12
1997 7.060 18.08.2004 USD 25
1996 7.550 04.10.2004 USD 25
1997 6.790 04.10.2004 USD 14
1999 7.260 13.10.2004 USD 31
1996 7.490 15.10.2004 USD 12
1997 7.010 25.10.2004 USD 20
2000 7.410 27.01.2005 USD 26
2000 7.410 11.02.2005 USD 12
1995 8.875 15.03.2005 USD 125
1999 7.380 15.03.2005 USD 57
1998 6.520 06.04.2005 USD 31
2000 7.678 15.07.2005 USD 26
1993 6.500 01.11.2005 USD 208
1999 7.460 14.11.2005 USD 32
1996 6.750 01.02.2006 USD 102
1999 7.330 01.05.2006 USD 10
1999 7.330 01.05.2006 USD 11
1997 7.220 20.02.2007 USD 10
1997 7.110 22.10.2007 USD 26
1998 6.720 01.04.2008 USD 36
1998 6.730 03.04.2008 USD 44
1998 6.550 15.04.2008 USD 257
1998 6.520 21.04.2008 USD 10
1998 7.180 31.07.2008 USD 10
1996 7.625 15.10.2008 USD 157
1999 6.640 05.02.2009 USD 27
1999 7.625 01.12.2009 USD 290
1998 6.650 13.04.2010 USD 26
1998 6.640 14.04.2010 USD 31
1999 6.760 16.05.2011 USD 11
1997 7.740 30.01.2012 USD 21
1994 7.625 17.02.2014 USD 212
1997 8.060 17.01.2017 USD 28
1997 7.930 06.02.2017 USD 11
1997 7.810 13.02.2017 USD 17
1997 7.910 17.03.2017 USD 22
1997 7.990 09.06.2017 USD 11
1997 7.605 17.07.2017 USD 21
1997 7.633 11.09.2017 USD 11
1997 7.390 16.10.2017 USD 27
1998 7.310 07.05.2018 USD 14
1996 8.300 subordinated 12.01.2036 12.03.2001 USD 198
1997 8.080 subordinated 03.01.2037 03.01.2002 USD 203
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91
696
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOOTNOTES
( 1) GOAL on Royal Dutch shares
( 2) GOAL on Swisscom shares
( 3) GOAL on Lloyds TSB shares
( 4) Convertible into Omvand Konvertible Svensk Basportfolj
( 5) GOAL on British Telecom shares
( 6) GOAL on S&P Index
( 7) GOAL on Credit Suisse shares
( 8) GOAL on Novartis shares
( 9) GOAL on BP Amoco shares
(10) GOAL on Roche GS
(11) GOAL on SAP shares
(12) GOAL on Philips shares
(13) GOAL on Bank Austria shares
(14) GOAL on Sonera shares
(15) Convertible into Nikkei 225 Index
(16) GOAL on Sony ADR's
(17) GOAL on UBS AG shares
(18) GOAL on Telefonica shares
(19) GOAL on Cisco shares
(20) GOAL on Zurich Fin. Services shares
(21) GOAL on Nokia shares
(22) GOAL on Vivendi shares
(23) GOAL on Ericsson shares
(24) GOAL on Lucent shares
(25) GOAL on Kyocera shares
(26) GOAL on Telecom Italia Mobile shares
(27) GOAL on ICI shares
(28) GOAL on ABB shares
(29) GOAL on Siemens shares
(30) GOAL on Telmex shares
(31) GOAL on Deutsche Telekom shares
(32) GOAL on Intel shares
(33) GOAL on Texas Instruments shares
(34) GOAL on Nortel shares
(35) GOAL on Granada Group shares
(36) GOAL on IBM shares
(37) GOAL on Nasdaq 100 Index
(38) GOAL on Banco Bilbao shares
(39) GOAL on Carrefour shares
(40) GOAL on Bayer shares
(41) GOAL on Motorola shares
(42) GOAL on Glaxo shares
(43) GOAL on Swiss Re shares
(44) Convertible into European Insurance Shares Basket
(45) GOAL on Daimler Chrysler shares
(46) Convertible into FTSE Index
(47) Indexed to UBS Currency Portfolio
(48) Convertible into UBS Dutch Corporate Basket
(49) Convertible into Sony shares
(50) Convertible into UBS Oil Basket
(51) Convertible into UBS Global Equity Arbitrage
(52) Convertible into SMI Index
(53) Convertible into NTT shares
(54) Convertible into Blue Chip Basket
(55) Convertible into Nasdaq 100 Index
(56) Convertible into STOXX 50 Index
(57) PEP on Internet Perf. Basket
(58) Convertible into AT&T shares
(59) PIP on Worldbasket
PIP Protected Index Participation
PEP Protected Equity Participation
GOAL Geld- oder Aktien-Lieferung (cash or share delivery)
NOTE 21 LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
PUBLICLY PLACED BOND ISSUES OF UBS SUBSIDIARIES OUTSTANDING AT 31.12.2000
Premature
Year of Interest redemption Amount
issue rate in % Remarks Maturity possible Currency in millions
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UBS FINANCE (CURACAO) N.V.
1996 2.500 30.10.2001 DEM 100
1996 2.500 30.10.2001 DEM 150
1997 2.500 30.10.2001 DEM 100
1990 9.125 08.02.2002 USD 225
1992 FRN 13.11.2002 USD 250
1997 0.000 29.01.2027 LIT 226'955
1998 0.000 03.03.2028 03.03.2003 DEM 136
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UBS AUSTRALIA LTD.
1997 3.250 02.10.2001 USD 101
1999 5.000 25.02.2002 AUD 104
1999 5.000 25.02.2004 AUD 104
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S.G.W. FINANCE PLC
1991 13.250 30.03.2001 AUD 60
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S.G. WARBURG GROUP PLC
1994 9.000 subordinated perpetual GBP 12
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UBS FINANCE (CAYMAN ISLANDS) LTD.
1991 0.000 28.02.2001 STG 200
2000 0.000 10.02.2005 USD 22(59)
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92
697
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 22 OTHER LIABILITIES
CHF million Note 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Provisions, including restructuring provision 23 3,024 3,611
Provisions for commitments and contingent liabilities 54 149
Current tax liabilities 2,423 1,747
Deferred tax liabilities 24 1,565 994
VAT and other tax payables 1,071 888
Settlement and clearing accounts 4,906 4,789
Other payables 5,713 3,814
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TOTAL OTHER LIABILITIES 18,756 15,992
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NOTE 23 PROVISIONS, INCLUDING RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
BUSINESS RISK PROVISIONS
Business risk provisions consist mainly of provisions for operational risks and
reserves for litigation.
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Balance at the beginning of the year 2,182 4,121
New provisions charged to income 746 539
Provisions applied (1,316) (705)
Recoveries and adjustments 682 (1,773)(1)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR 2,294 2,182
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(1) Includes reclassification of valuation adjustments of CHF 2,384 million to
related trading assets and liabilities.
UBS/SBC MERGER RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
At the announcement of the UBS/SBC merger in December 1997, it was communicated
that the merged firm's operations in various locations would be combined,
resulting in vacant properties, reductions in personnel, elimination of
redundancies in the information technology platforms, exit costs and other
costs. As a result, a restructuring provision of CHF 7,300 million (of which CHF
7,000 million was recognized as a restructuring expense in 1997 and CHF 300
million was recognized as a component of general and administrative expense in
the fourth quarter of 1999) was established, to be used over a period of four
years. At 31 December 2000, the Group had utilized CHF 6,570 million of the
provisions.
The restructuring provision included approximately CHF 3,000 million for
employee termination benefits, CHF 1,500 million for sale and lease breakage
costs associated with the closure of premises, CHF 1,650 for IT integration
projects and write-offs or equipment which management had committed to dispose
of and CHF 1,150 million for other costs classified as Personal expenses,
General and administrative expense or Other income.
The employee terminations affected all functional levels and all operating
Business Groups. CHF 2,000 million of the provision related to employee
termination benefits reflects the costs of eliminating approximately 7,800
positions, after considering attrition and redeployment within the Company. CHF
1,000 million of the provision related to payments to maintain stability in the
workforce during the integration period. As of 31 December 2000, approximately
6,200 employees had been made redundant or retired early and the remaining
personnel restructuring provision balance was CHF 410 million.
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698
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 23 PROVISIONS, INCLUDING RESTRUCTURING PROVISION (CONTINUED)
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Balance at the beginning of the year 1,429 2,973
Addition 0 300
Applied (1)
Personnel (188) (378)
IT (63) (642)
Premises (399) (673)
Other (49) (151)
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Total utilized during the year (699) (1,844)
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BALANCE AT THE END OF THE YEAR 730 1,429
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TOTAL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING RESTRUCTURING PROVISION 3,024 3,611
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(1) The expense categories refer to the nature of the expense rather than the
income statement expense line.
CUMULATIVE UTILIZATION, SINCE ESTABLISHMENT OF UBS/SBC MERGER RESTRUCTURING
PROVISION THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2000
CHF million Personnel IT Premises Other TOTAL
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UBS Switzerland 476 1,086 184 220 1,966
UBS Asset Management 32 9 3 44
UBS Warburg 1,983 373 1 413 2,770
Corporate Center 99 34 1,154 503 1,790
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GROUP TOTAL 2,590 1,502 1,339 1,139 6,570
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TOTAL PROVISION 7,300
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FUTURE UTILIZATION 730
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699
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 24 INCOME TAXES
CHF million
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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FEDERAL AND CANTONAL
Current payable 1,325 849 213
Deferred 233 511 463
FOREIGN
Current payable 451 359 200
Deferred 311 (33) 28
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TOTAL INCOME TAX EXPENSE 2,320 1,686 904
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The Group made net tax payments, including domestic federal, cantonal and
foreign taxes, of CHF 959 million, CHF 1,063 million and CHF 733 million for the
full years of 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The components of operating profit before tax, and the differences between
income tax expense reflected in the financial statements and the amounts
calculated at the Swiss statutory rate of 25% are as follows:
CHF million
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Operating profit before tax 10,199 7,893 3,871
Domestic 7,079 6,957 10,287
Foreign 3,120 936 (6,416)
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Income taxes at Swiss statutory rate of 25% 2,550 1,973 968
Increase/(decrease) resulting from:
Applicable tax rates differing from Swiss statutory rate (336) 55 88
Tax losses not recognized 164 39 1,436
Previously unrecorded tax losses now recognized (655) (215) (142)
Lower taxed income (401) (278) (1,849)
Non-deductible goodwill amortization 159 98 117
Other non-deductible expenses 432 34 55
Adjustments related to prior years 245 (112) 7
Change in deferred tax valuation allowance 162 92 224
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE 2,320 1,686 904
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As of 31 December 2000 the Group had accumulated unremitted earnings from
foreign subsidiaries on which deferred taxes had not been provided as the
undistributed earnings of these foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely
reinvested.
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700
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 24 INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Significant components of the Group's deferred income tax assets and liabilities
(gross) are as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Compensation and benefits 1,705 316
Restructuring provision 160 316
Allowance for credit losses 148 138
Net operating loss carry forwards 1,690 2,194
Others 1,069 237
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Total 4,772 3,201
Valuation allowance (2,564) (2,459)
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NET DEFERRED TAX ASSETS 2,208 742
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DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES
Property and equipment 457 342
Investment in associates 86 153
Other provisions 133 142
Unrealized gains on investment securities 306 93
Others 583 264
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TOTAL 1,565 994
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The change in the balance of the net deferred tax assets does not equal the
deferred tax expense. This is due to the effect of foreign currency rate changes
on tax assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than CHF and also
due to the integration of PaineWebber.
Certain foreign branches and subsidiaries of the Group have deferred tax
assets related to net operating loss carry forwards and other items. Because
recognition of these assets is uncertain, the Group has established valuation
allowances of CHF 2,564 million and CHF 2,459 million at 31 December 2000 and 31
December 1999, respectively.
Net operating loss carry forwards totalling CHF 6,520 million at 31 December
2000 are available to reduce future taxable income of certain branches and
subsidiaries.
THE CARRY FORWARDS HAVE LIVES AS FOLLOWS: 31.12.00
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One year 5
2 to 4 years 170
More than 4 years 6,345
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TOTAL 6,520
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NOTE 25 MINORITY INTERESTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Balance at the beginning of the year 434 990
Issuances and increases (1) 2,596 17
Decreases and dividend payments (73) (689)
Foreign currency translation (159) 62
Minority interest in profit 87 54
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Balance at the end of the year 2,885 434
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(1) Thereof issuance of Trust Preferred securities USD 1,500 million (CHF 2,594
million at issuance) in connection with the PaineWebber acquisition.
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701
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 26 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
DERIVATIVES HELD OR ISSUED FOR TRADING PURPOSES
Most of the Group's derivative transactions relate to sales and trading
activities. Sales activities include the structuring and marketing of derivative
products to customers at competitive prices to enable them to transfer, modify
or reduce current or expected risks. Trading involves market-making, positioning
and arbitrage activities. Market-making involves quoting bid and offer prices to
other market participants with the intention of generating revenues based on
spread and volume. Positioning involves managing market risk positions with the
expectation of profiting from favourable movements in prices, rates or indices.
Arbitrage activities involve identifying and profiting from price differentials
between markets and products.
DERIVATIVES HELD OR ISSUED FOR NON-TRADING PURPOSES
The Group also uses derivatives as part of its asset and liability management
activities.
The majority of derivative positions used in UBS's asset and liability
management activities are established via intercompany transactions with
independently managed units within the Group. When the Group purchases assets
and issues liabilities at fixed interest rates it subjects itself to fair value
fluctuations as market interest rates change. These fluctuations in fair value
are managed by entering into interest rate contracts, mainly interest rate swaps
which change the fixed rate instrument into a variable rate instrument.
When the Group purchases foreign currency denominated assets, issues foreign
currency denominated debt or has foreign net investments, it subjects itself to
changes in value as exchange rates move. These fluctuations are managed by
entering into currency swaps and forwards.
TYPE OF DERIVATIVES
The Group uses the following derivative financial instruments for both trading
and non-trading purposes:
Swaps: Swaps are transactions in which two parties exchange cash flows on a
specified notional amount for a predetermined period.
Interest rate swap contracts generally represent the contractual exchange of
fixed and floating rate payments of a single currency, based on a notional
amount and an interest reference rate.
Cross currency interest rate swaps generally involve the exchange of payments
which are based on the interest reference rates available at the inception of
the contract on two different currency principal balances that are exchanged.
The principal balances are re-exchanged at an agreed upon rate at a specified
future date.
Forwards and futures: Forwards and futures are contractual obligations to buy
or sell a financial instrument on a future date at a specified price. Forward
contracts are effectively tailor-made agreements that are transacted between
counterparties in the over-the-counter market (OTC), whereas futures are
standardized contracts that are transacted on regulated exchanges.
Options: Options are contractual agreements under which the seller (writer)
grants the purchaser the right, but not the obligation, either to buy (call
option) or sell (put option) by or at a set date, a specified amount of a
financial instrument at a predetermined price. The seller receives a premium
from the purchaser for this right.
NOTIONAL AMOUNTS AND REPLACEMENT VALUES
The following table provides the notional amounts and the positive and negative
replacement values of the Group's derivative transactions.
The notional amount is the amount of a derivative's underlying asset,
reference rate or index and is the basis upon which changes in the value of
derivatives are measured. It provides an indication of the volume of business
transacted by the Group but does not provide any measure of risk.
Some derivatives are standardized in terms of their nominal amounts and
settlement dates, and these are designed to be bought and sold in active markets
(exchange traded). Others are packaged specifically for individual customers and
are not exchange traded although they may be bought and sold between
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702
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 26 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
counterparties at negotiated prices (OTC instruments).
Positive replacement value represents the cost to the Group of replacing all
transactions with a receivable amount if all the Group's counterparties were to
default. This measure is the industry standard for the calculation of current
credit exposure. Negative replacement value is the cost to the Group's
counterparties of replacing all the Group's transactions with a commitment if
the Group were to default. The total positive and negative replacement values
after netting are included in the balance sheet separately.
98
703
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 26 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2000 Total
Term to maturity notional
WITHIN 3 MONTHS 3-12 MONTHS 1-5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT
CHF million PRV(1) NRV(2) PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV NRV CHF bn
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INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 517 791 167 360 284 256 968 1,407 1,066.3
Swaps 1,879 4,231 5,398 1,785 16,846 9,246 28,248 20,993 52,371 36,255 3,033.2
Options 542 541 865 2,969 1,512 6,862 701 4,541 3,620 14,913 864.6
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Exchange-traded contracts(3)
Futures 454.6
Options 0 6 10 0 16 24.1
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TOTAL 2,938 5,569 6,430 5,124 18,642 16,364 28,949 25,534 56,959 52,591 5,442.8
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 22,652 20,140 8,098 9,410 939 1,084 35 27 31,724 30,661 1,250.3
Interest and currency swaps 2,563 1,621 2,921 2,507 8,715 7,031 3,019 2,098 17,218 13,257 345.9
Options 2,958 2,726 2,896 3,031 821 438 28 35 6,703 6,230 786.8
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Exchange-traded contracts(3)
Futures 1.0
Options 4 1 21 4 25 5 1.2
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TOTAL 28,177 24,488 13,936 14,952 10,475 8,553 3,082 2,160 55,670 50,153 2,385.2
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PRECIOUS METALS CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 176 187 211 181 369 394 2 17 758 779 15.3
Options 128 80 206 201 934 936 85 119 1,353 1,336 75.2
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Exchange-traded contracts(3)
Futures 0.7
Options 1 2 6 12 7 14 1.3
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TOTAL 305 269 423 394 1,303 1,330 87 136 2,118 2,129 92.5
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EQUITY / INDEX CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 1,417 3,186 1,170 2,271 2,424 3,019 1,715 2,948 6,726 11,424 32.2
Options 1,751 3,867 6,977 12,358 4,752 17,985 311 2,648 13,791 36,858 283.8
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Exchange-traded contracts(3)
Futures 15.3
Options 1,771 1,647 819 1,051 400 446 2 3 2,992 3,147 45.2
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TOTAL 4,939 8,700 8,966 15,680 7,576 21,450 2,028 5,599 23,509 51,429 376.5
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COMMODITY CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 1 1 0 2 0.0
Options 1 1 3 3 4 4 0.0
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TOTAL 2 1 3 4 4 6 0.0
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TOTAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS 36,359 39,028 29,756 36,150 37,999 47,701 34,146 33,429 138,260 156,308
Replacement value netting 80,385 80,385
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REPLACEMENT VALUES AFTER
NETTING 57,875 75,923
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(1) PRV: Positive replacement value. (2) NRV: Negative replacement
value. (3) Exchange-traded products include proprietary trades only.
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704
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 26 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 1999( 1) Total
Term to maturity notional
WITHIN 3 MONTHS 3-12 MONTHS 1-5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL TOTAL AMOUNT
CHF million PRV( 2) NRV( 3) PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV NRV PRV NRV CHF bn
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INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 34 55 68 19 6 1 108 75 554.0
Swaps 5,248 2,100 3,125 2,871 22,565 24,168 35,557 30,301 66,495 59,440 2,650.9
Options 108 27 47 742 268 12 4 2,018 427 2,799 1,877.0
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Exchange-traded contracts( 4)
Futures 774.1
Options 54.4
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TOTAL 5,390 2,182 3,240 3,632 22,839 24,181 35,561 32,319 67,030 62,314 5,910.4
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 9,657 14,264 3,628 7,008 411 851 13 37 13,709 22,160 1,077.1
Interest and currency swaps 622 520 2,036 1,826 529 6,076 2,567 1,518 5,754 9,940 252.3
Options 3,344 2,708 3,934 3,138 8,883 411 30 10 16,191 6,267 813.5
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Exchange-traded contracts( 4)
Futures 0 1 0 1 3.5
Options 0 1 4 1 4 2 3.7
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TOTAL 13,623 17,494 9,602 11,973 9,823 7,338 2,610 1,565 35,658 38,370 2,150.1
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PRECIOUS METALS CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 1,092 1,047 44 62 70 60 0 0 1,206 1,169 30.0
Options 277 215 594 466 1,168 1,059 117 130 2,156 1,870 82.9
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EXCHANGE-TRADED CONTRACTS( 4)
Futures 0.8
Options 5 5 8 10 5 23 4.9
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TOTAL 1,369 1,267 643 536 1,238 1,129 117 130 3,367 3,062 118.6
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EQUITY / INDEX CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 526 1,721 1,148 2,044 503 5,325 1,762 2,787 3,939 11,877 149.4
Options 1,840 1,611 3,814 10,021 9,766 27,182 350 2,985 15,770 41,799 264.7
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Exchange-traded contracts( 4)
Futures 74 46 74 46 25.1
Options 1,395 304 1,744 4,047 72 63 3,211 4,414 79.8
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TOTAL 3,835 3,682 6,706 16,112 10,341 32,570 2,112 5,772 22,994 58,136 519.0
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COMMODITY CONTRACTS
Over the counter (OTC)
contracts
Forward contracts 29 25 29 25 0.2
Options 15 15 15 15 0.1
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TOTAL 44 40 44 40 0.2
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TOTAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS 24,261 24,665 20,191 32,253 44,241 65,218 40,400 39,786 129,093 161,922
Replacement value netting 66,136 66,136
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REPLACEMENT VALUES AFTER
NETTING 62,957 95,786
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(1 )The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2 )PRV: Positive replacement value. (3 )NRV: Negative
replacement value. (4 )Exchange-traded products include proprietary trades only.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 26 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
The Group uses derivative instruments for trading and non-trading purposes as
explained in the previous paragraphs. All derivatives instruments held or issued
for trading or used to hedge another financial instrument carried at fair value
are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value recorded in Net
trading income. The Group uses interest rate swaps in its asset / liability
management. These interest rate swaps are accounted for on the accrual basis of
accounting as an adjustment of Net interest income. They are disclosed under
"non-trading" in the table below. Gains and losses on terminations of
non-trading interest rate swaps are deferred and amortized to Net interest
income over the remaining original maturity of the contract. All other
derivatives used in asset/liability management are accounted for on a fair value
basis of accounting due to the short term nature of these derivatives.
The following table presents the fair value, average fair value and notional
amounts for each class of derivative financial instrument, before netting, for
the years ended 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999 distinguished between held
or issued for trading purposes and held or issued for non-trading purposes.
Average balances for the years ended 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999 are
calculated from quarterly data.
31 DECEMBER 2000 31 December 1999(1)
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TOTAL total
TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE NOTIONAL TOTAL AVERAGE TOTAL AVERAGE NOTIONAL
CHF MILLION PRV PRV NRV NRV CHF BN PRV PRV NRV NRV CHF BN
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TRADING
Interest Rate contracts 52,626 55,447 49,202 54,803 5,244 62,082 75,923 58,107 75,129 5,775
Foreign Exchange contracts 55,299 42,820 49,314 37,138 2,374 34,632 35,843 37,479 37,075 2,137
Precious Metal contracts 2,118 2,809 2,129 2,659 92 3,367 4,630 3,062 4,501 119
Equity/Index contracts 23,509 22,224 51,429 46,591 377 22,994 18,366 58,136 42,984 519
Commodity contracts 4 18 6 18 0 44 383 40 213 0
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TOTAL 133,556 123,318 152,080 141,209 123,119 135,145 156,824 159,902
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NON-TRADING
Interest Rate contracts 4,333 3,997 3,389 3,400 199 4,948 5,014 4,207 4,212 135
Foreign Exchange contracts 371 364 839 1,057 11 1,026 669 891 622 13
Precious Metal contracts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Equity/Index contracts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Commodity contracts 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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TOTAL 4,704 4,361 4,228 4,457 5,974 5,683 5,098 4,834
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TOTAL TRADING AND NON-TRADING
Interest Rate contracts 56,959 59,444 52,591 58,203 5,443 67,030 80,937 62,314 79,341 5,910
Foreign Exchange contracts 55,670 43,184 50,153 38,195 2,385 35,658 36,512 38,370 37,697 2,150
Precious Metal contracts 2,118 2,809 2,129 2,659 92 3,367 4,630 3,062 4,501 119
Equity/Index contracts 23,509 22,224 51,429 46,591 377 22,994 18,366 58,136 42,984 519
Commodity contracts 4 18 6 18 0 44 383 40 213 0
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TOTAL 138,260 127,679 156,308 145,666 129,093 140,828 161,922 164,736
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(1)The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
presentation.
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706
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OFF-BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER INFORMATION
NOTE 27 PLEDGED ASSETS
ASSETS PLEDGED OR ASSIGNED AS SECURITY FOR LIABILITIES AND ASSETS SUBJECT TO
RESERVATION OF TITLE
CARRYING RELATED CARRYING RELATED
AMOUNT LIABILITY AMOUNT LIABILITY
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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Money market paper 28,395 5 35,578 707
Mortgage loans 1,639 1,121 2,536 1,736
Securities( 1) 87,871 62,611 23,837 585
Property and equipment 137 66 170 91
Other 1 0 2,110 0
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TOTAL PLEDGED ASSETS 118,043 63,803 64,231 3,119
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(1) For the year ended 31 December 2000 includes securities pledged in respect
of securities lending and repurchase agreements.
Assets are pledged as collateral for collateralized credit lines with central
banks, loans from central mortgage institutions, deposit guarantees for savings
banks, security deposits relating to stock exchange membership and mortgages on
the Group's property.
NOTE 28 FIDUCIARY TRANSACTIONS
Fiduciary placement represents funds which customers have instructed the Group
to place in foreign banks. The Group is not liable to the customer for any
default by the foreign bank nor do creditors of the Group have a claim on the
assets placed.
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Placements with third parties 69,300 60,221
Fiduciary credits and other fiduciary financial transactions 1,234 1,438
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TOTAL FIDUCIARY TRANSACTIONS 70,534 61,659
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707
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 29 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Commitments and contingencies represent potential future liabilities of the
Group resulting from credit facilities available to clients, but not yet drawn
upon by them. They are subject to expiration at fixed dates. The Group engages
in providing open credit facilities to allow clients quick access to funds
required to meet their short-term obligations as well as their long-term
financing needs. The credit facilities can take the form of guarantees, whereby
the Group might guarantee repayment of a loan taken out by a client with a third
party; standby letters of credit, which are credit enhancement facilities
enabling the client to engage in trade finance at lower cost; documentary
letters of credit, which are trade finance-related payments made on behalf of a
client; commitments to enter into repurchase agreements; note issuance
facilities and revolving underwriting facilities, which allow clients to issue
money market paper or medium-term notes when needed without engaging in the
normal underwriting process each time.
The figures disclosed in the accompanying tables represent the amounts at risk
should clients draw fully on all facilities and then default, and there is no
collateral. Determination of the creditworthiness of the clients is part of the
normal credit risk management process, and the fees charged for maintenance of
the facilities reflect the various credit risks.
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99
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CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Credit guarantees and similar instruments( 1) 18,651 18,822
Sub-participations (5,669) (3,665)
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Total 12,982 15,157
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Performance guarantees and similar instruments( 2) 6,337 6,782
Sub-participations (62) (42)
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Total 6,275 6,740
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Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits 2,798 2,704
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GROSS CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 27,786 28,308
SUB-PARTICIPATIONS (5,731) (3,707)
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NET CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 22,055 24,601
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IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS
Undrawn irrevocable credit facilities 53,510 65,693
Sub-participations (788) (1,836)
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Total 52,722 63,857
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Liabilities for calls on shares and other equities 133 57
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GROSS IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS 53,643 65,750
SUB-PARTICIPATIONS (788) (1,836)
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NET IRREVOCABLE COMMITMENTS 52,855 63,914
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GROSS COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 81,429 94,058
SUB-PARTICIPATIONS (6,519) (5,543)
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NET COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 74,910 88,515
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(1) Credit guarantees in the form of bill of exchange and other guarantees,
including guarantees in the form of irrevocable letters of credit, endorsement
liabilities from bills rediscounted, advance payment guarantees and similar
facilities. (2) Bid bonds, performance bonds, builders' guarantees, letters of
indemnity, other performance guarantees in the form of irrevocable letters of
credit and similar facilities.
Mortgage Other
CHF million collateral collateral Unsecured TOTAL
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OVERVIEW OF COLLATERAL
Gross contingent liabilities 154 12,703 14,929 27,786
Gross irrevocable commitments 1,124 7,455 44,931 53,510
Liabilities for calls on shares and other equities 0 0 133 133
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TOTAL 31.12.2000 1,278 20,158 59,993 81,429
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Total 31.12.1999 577 20,130 73,351 94,058
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 30 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
Our minimum commitments for non-cancellable leases of premises and equipment are
as follows:
CHF MILLION 31.12.00
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OPERATING LEASES DUE 2001 686
2002 652
2003 634
2004 580
2005 503
2006 and thereafter 3,958
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TOTAL COMMITMENTS FOR MINIMUM PAYMENTS UNDER OPERATING
LEASES 7,013
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Operating expenses include CHF 816 million and CHF 742 million in respect of
operating lease rentals for the year ended 31 December 2000 and 31 December
1999, respectively.
NOTE 31 LITIGATION
In the United States, several class actions, in relation to the business
activities of Swiss Companies during World War II, have been brought against the
bank (as legal successor to Swiss Bank Corporation and Union Bank of
Switzerland) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New
York (Brooklyn). These lawsuits were initially filed in October 1996. Another
Swiss bank was designated as a defendant alongside us. On 12 August 1998,
however, a settlement was reached between the parties. This settlement provides
for a payment by the defendant banks to the plaintiffs, under certain terms and
conditions, of an aggregate amount of USD 1.25 billion. UBS agreed to contribute
up to two-thirds of this amount. As a result of contributions by Swiss
industrial companies to the settlement, UBS' share was reduced by CHF 50
million. A number of persons have elected to opt out of the settlement and not
to participate in the class action. Based on our estimates of forthcoming
contributions, we provided USD 610 million in 1998, an additional USD 95 million
in 1999 and USD 123 million in 2000. Several payments have been made
approximating the reserved amount. The settlement agreement was approved by the
competent judge on 26 July 2000, and on 22 November 2000 the distribution plan
was approved. Appeals against these decisions are still pending, but we do not
believe they should have a financial impact on the Group.
In addition, UBS AG and other companies within the UBS Group are subject to
various claims, disputes and legal proceedings, as part of the normal course of
business. The Group makes provision for such matters when, in the opinion of
management and its professional advisors, it is probable that a payment will be
made by the Group, and the amount can be reasonably estimated. All litigation
provisions are included within Business risk provisions.
In respect of the further claims asserted against the Group of which
management is aware (which, according to the principles outlined above, have not
been provided for), it is the opinion of management that such claims are either
without merit, can be successfully defended or will result in exposure to the
Group which is immaterial to both financial position and results of operations.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION
OVERALL RISK POSITION
The Group manages risk in a number of ways, including the use of a Value-at-Risk
model combined with a system of trading limits.
This section presents information about the results of the Group's management
of the risks associated with the use of financial instruments.
a) INTEREST RATE RISK
Interest rate risk is the potential impact of changes in market interest rates
on the fair values of assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and on the
annual interest income and expense in the income statement.
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY
One commonly used method to present the potential impact of market movements is
to show the effect of a one basis point (0.01%) change in interest rates on the
fair values of assets and liabilities, analyzed by time bands within which the
Group is committed. This type of presentation, described as a sensitivity
analysis, is set out below. Interest rate sensitivity is one of the inputs to
the Value-at-Risk (VaR) model used by the Group to manage its overall market
risk, of which interest rate risk is a part.
The following table sets out the extent to which the Group was exposed to
interest rate risk at 31 December 2000. The table shows the potential impact of
a one basis point (0.01%) increase in market interest rates which would
influence the fair values of both assets and liabilities that are subject to
fixed interest rates. The impact of such an increase in rates depends on the net
asset or net liability position of the Group in each category, currency and time
band in the table. A negative amount in the table reflects a potential loss to
the Group due to the changes in fair values as a result of an increase in
interest rates. A positive amount reflects a potential gain as a result of an
increase in interest rates. Both primary and derivative instruments in trading
and non-trading activities, as well as off-balance-sheet commitments are
included in the table.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
a) INTEREST RATE RISK (CONTINUED)
INTEREST RATE SENSITIVITY POSITION
Interest sensitivity by time bands as of 31.12.2000
CHF thousand Within 1 1 to 3 3 to 12 1 to 5 Over 5
per basis point month months months years years TOTAL
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CHF Trading 41 (471) 854 63 (478) 9
Non-trading (39) 49 (49) (6,802) (3,018) (9,859)
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USD Trading (493) 2,007 293 (2,293) 380 (106)
Non-trading 13 58 11 (342) (183) (443)
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EUR Trading (82) (152) 114 1,190 (1,801) (731)
Non-trading 0 9 1 82 177 269
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GBP Trading (227) 152 145 (229) 521 362
Non-trading 0 0 (36) 270 585 819
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JPY Trading 293 (1,532) 1,088 62 (450) (539)
Non-trading 0 0 0 (1) (4) (5)
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Others Trading (2) (41) 124 (50) (44) (13)
Non-trading 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Interest sensitivity by time bands as of 31.12.1999
CHF thousand Within 1 1 to 3 3 to 12 1 to 5 Over 5
per basis point month months months years years TOTAL
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CHF Trading 171 (902) 466 506 (417) (176)
Non-trading (30) (8) (398) (6,204) (1,220) (7,860)
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USD Trading (411) 1,018 386 (109) (908) (24)
Non-trading 3 (33) (10) 83 1,207 1,250
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EUR Trading (39) (239) 113 600 (1,406) (971)
Non-trading 0 (3) 3 30 210 240
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GBP Trading 1 43 10 (34) (77) (57)
Non-trading 0 5 (39) 77 815 858
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JPY Trading 484 (1,708) 927 (101) 135 (263)
Non-trading 0 0 0 (1) (4) (5)
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Others Trading (34) 46 50 (195) 24 (109)
Non-trading 0 0 0 0 0 0
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TRADING
The major part of trading-related interest rate risk is generated in fixed
income securities trading, fixed income derivatives trading, trading in currency
forward contracts and money market trading and is managed within the Value at
Risk model. Interest rate sensitivity arising from trading activities is quite
sizeable in USD, EUR, GBP and JPY as these are still the predominantly traded
currencies in the global interest rate markets. It should be noted that it is
management's view that an interest sensitivity analysis at a particular point in
time has limited relevance with respect to trading positions, which can vary
significantly on a daily basis.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
a) INTEREST RATE RISK (CONTINUED)
NON-TRADING
The interest rate risk related to client business with undefined maturities and
non-interest bearing business including the strategic management of overall
balance sheet interest rate exposure is managed by the Corporate Center.
Significant contributors to the overall USD and GBP interest rate sensitivity
were strategic long-term subordinated notes issues which are intentionally
unhedged since they are regarded as constituting a part of the Group's equity
for asset and liability management purposes as well as funding transactions
related to the acquisition of PaineWebber. At 31 December 2000, the Group's
equity was invested in a portfolio of fixed rate CHF deposits with an average
duration of 2.5 years. As this equity investment is the most significant
component of the CHF book, this results in the entire book having an interest
rate sensitivity of CHF (9.9) million, which is reflected in the table above.
This is in line with the duration and sensitivity targets set by the Group
Executive Board. Investing in shorter-term or variable rate instruments would
mean exposing the earnings stream (interest income) to higher fluctuations.
b) CREDIT RISK
Credit risk represents the loss which UBS would suffer if a counterparty or
issuer failed to perform its contractual obligations in all forms. It is
inherent in traditional banking products - loans, commitments to lend, and
contracts to support counterparties' obligations to third parties such as
letters of credit - and in foreign exchange and derivatives contracts, such as
swaps and options ("traded products"). Positions in tradeable assets such as
bonds and equities, including both direct holdings and synthetic positions
through derivatives, also carry credit risk.
This risk is managed primarily based on reviews of the financial status of
each specific counterparty, which are rated on a 14 point rating scale, based on
probability of default. Credit risk is higher when counterparties are
concentrated in a single industry or geographical region. This is because a
group of otherwise unrelated counterparties could be adversely affected in their
ability to honor their obligations because of economic developments affecting
their common industry or region.
Concentrations of credit risk exist if a number of clients are engaged in
similar activities, or are located in the same geographic region or have
comparable economic characteristics such that their ability to meet contractual
obligations would be similarly affected by changes in economic, political or
other conditions. Concentrations of credit risk indicate the relative
sensitivity of the bank's performance to developments affecting a particular
industry or geographic location.
(b)(i) ON-BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
As of 31 December 2000, due from banks and loans to customers amounted to CHF
285 billion. 57.9% of the gross loans were with clients domiciled in
Switzerland. Please refer to Note 12 for a breakdown by region.
The issuer default risk of securities positions reported at fair value in the
trading portfolio assets amounted to CHF 253 billion as of 31 December 2000.
Please refer to Note 14 for a further breakdown by type of issuer.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
b) CREDIT RISK (CONTINUED)
(b)(ii) OFF-BALANCE SHEET FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
CREDIT COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Of the CHF 81 billion in credit commitment and contingent liabilities as at 31
December 2000, 15% related to clients domiciled in Switzerland, 30% Europe
(excluding Switzerland) and 45% North America.
DERIVATIVES
Credit risk represents the current replacement value of all outstanding
derivative contracts with an unrealized gain by taking into consideration
legally enforceable master netting agreements. Positive replacement values
amounted to CHF 58 billion as at 31 December 2000. Based on the location of the
ultimate counterparty, 6% of this credit risk amount related to Switzerland, 45%
to Europe (excluding Switzerland) and 32% to North America. 42% of the positive
replacement values are with other banks.
(b)(iii) CREDIT RISK MITIGATION TECHNIQUES
Credit risk associated with derivative instruments is mitigated by the use of
master netting agreements. A further method of reducing credit exposure arising
from derivative transactions is to use collateralization arrangements.
Master netting agreements eliminate risk to the extent that only the net claim
is due to be settled in the case of a default of the counterparty. The impact of
master netting agreements as at 31 December 2000 is to mitigate credit risk on
derivative instruments by approximately CHF 80 billion. The impact can change
substantially over short periods of time, because the exposure is affected by
each transaction subject to the arrangement.
The Group subjects its derivative-related credit risks to the same credit
approval, limit and monitoring standards that it uses for managing other
transactions that create credit exposure. This includes evaluation of
counterparties as to creditworthiness, and managing the size, diversification
and maturity structure of the portfolio. Credit utilization for all products is
compared against established limits on a continual basis and is subject to a
standard exception reporting process.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
c) CURRENCY RISK
The Group views itself as a Swiss entity, with the Swiss franc as its reporting
currency. Hedging transactions are used to manage risks in other currencies.
BREAKDOWN OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BY CURRENCIES
31.12.00 31.12.99
CHF BILLION CHF USD EUR OTHER CHF USD EUR OTHER
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with
central banks 1.9 0.2 0.5 0.4 3.4 0.2 0.5 1.0
Money market paper 0.5 51.5 11.1 3.4 1.5 38.6 0.7 28.9
Due from banks 5.8 10.4 8.0 4.9 7.5 7.7 5.3 9.4
Cash collateral on
securities borrowed 0.5 169.2 2.4 5.8 0.1 106.4 1.1 5.6
Reverse repurchase
agreements 5.3 83.7 37.4 67.4 2.0 42.5 37.8 50.1
Trading portfolio assets 16.0 134.5 27.3 75.5 29.4 77.1 26.9 78.5
Positive replacement
values 11.7 6.9 0.6 38.7 7.7 5.2 0.5 49.6
Loans, net of allowance
for credit losses 154.2 52.3 7.1 31.2 166.4 35.0 5.3 28.2
Financial investments 7.1 6.4 0.7 2.2 2.5 2.9 0.7 0.9
Accrued income and prepaid
expenses 1.6 4.4 0.2 0.9 1.7 1.8 0.5 1.2
Investments in associates 0.7 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.9 0.1 0.0 0.1
Property and equipment 6.9 1.4 0.0 0.6 7.4 0.5 0.1 0.7
Goodwill and other
intangible assets 0.3 19.1 0.0 0.1 1.2 2.2 0.0 0.1
Other assets 2.2 3.3 0.6 2.4 3.1 1.9 2.5 3.5
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TOTAL ASSETS 214.7 543.3 96.0 233.6 234.8 322.1 81.9 257.8
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued 0.2 67.2 0.5 6.8 1.0 55.7 0.3 7.7
Due to banks 6.5 46.5 10.6 18.6 8.1 36.3 14.5 17.5
Cash collateral on
securities 0.1 12.6 5.0 5.7 0.1 6.5 1.0 5.2
Repurchase agreements 10.0 194.6 16.1 74.9 16.5 91.3 27.8 61.3
Trading portfolio
liabilities 2.0 52.4 11.4 16.8 0.0 38.2 5.4 11.0
Negative replacement
values 8.6 6.3 2.0 59.0 12.8 7.0 2.0 74.0
Due to customers 118.8 129.7 29.9 32.4 127.5 93.8 23.7 35.0
Accrued expenses and
deferred income 3.0 11.8 1.7 4.5 3.1 4.8 0.5 3.6
Long-term debt 18.1 23.5 3.9 9.4 23.7 17.6 3.1 11.9
Other liabilities 9.9 3.6 2.5 2.8 8.5 3.2 0.7 3.7
Minority interests 0.2 2.5 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.1
Shareholders' equity 44.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 30.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
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TOTAL LIABILITIES,
MINORITY INTERESTS AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 222.2 550.7 83.7 231.0 232.2 354.4 79.0 231.0
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
d) LIQUIDITY RISK
MATURITY ANALYSIS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Due Due
Due between between Due
On Subject within 3 and 1 and after
CHF billion demand to notice (1) 3 mths 12 mths 5 years 5 years Total
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 3.0 3.0
Money market paper 0.0 0.0 42.4 24.0 0.0 0.0 66.4
Due from banks 12.0 1.5 12.0 2.3 1.1 0.3 29.2
Cash collateral on securities
borrowed 0.0 0.5 177.0 0.0 0.4 0.0 177.9
Reverse repurchase agreements 0.0 0.0 164.6 21.1 0.3 7.9 193.9
Trading portfolio assets 253.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 253.3
Positive replacement values 57.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 57.9
Loans, net of allowance for credit
losses 0.0 36.8 106.2 37.5 56.7 7.6 244.8
Financial investments 10.1 0.0 0.1 2.4 2.3 1.5 16.4
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 7.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0
Investments in associates 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.9
Property and equipment 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.9 8.9
Goodwill and other intangible assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 19.5 19.5
Other assets 8.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 8.5
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TOTAL 31.12.00 351.8 38.8 502.3 87.3 60.8 46.6 1,087.6
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Total 31.12.99 309.5 53.4 395.2 44.8 72.7 21.0 896.6
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued 0.0 0.0 48.7 26.1 0.0 0.0 74.8
Due to banks 8.6 4.7 59.3 3.7 5.5 0.4 82.2
Cash collateral on securities lent 0.0 0.1 23.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.4
Repurchase agreements 0.0 0.0 251.3 32.7 0.4 11.1 295.5
Trading portfolio liabilities 82.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 82.6
Negative replacement values 75.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 75.9
Due to customers 76.2 72.3 150.1 10.0 1.7 0.4 310.7
Accrued expenses and deferred income 21.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 21.0
Long-term debt 0.0 0.1 3.8 11.8 25.7 13.5 54.9
Other liabilities 18.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.8
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TOTAL 31.12.00 283.1 77.2 536.5 84.3 33.3 25.4 1,039.8
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Total 31.12.99 247.1 83.6 416.2 72.6 30.0 16.0 865.5
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(1) Deposits without a fixed term, on which notice of withdrawal or termination
has not been given. (Such funds may be withdrawn by the depositor or repaid by
the borrower subject to an agreed period of notice.)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
e) CAPITAL ADEQUACY
RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS (BIS)
BALANCE Balance
SHEET / RISK- SHEET / RISK-
NOTIONAL WEIGHTED NOTIONAL WEIGHTED
AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
Due from banks and other collateralized lendings 333,270 7,409 229,737 9,486
Net positions on securities (1) 83,739 10,979 77,858 5,806
Positive replacement values 57,875 18,763 62,957 18,175
Loans, net of allowances for credit losses and other
collateralized lendings 312,376 162,539 292,902 159,835
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 7,062 4,653 5,167 3,164
Property and equipment (2) 13,620 14,604(2) 8,701 9,860(2)
Other assets 8,507 4,581 11,007 7,686
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER POSITIONS
Contingent liabilities 27,786 12,548 28,308 14,459
Irrevocable commitments 53,643 12,599 65,693 17,787
Forward and swap contracts (3) 5,743,239 10,933 4,881,483 13,213
Purchased options (3) 380,411 2,922 406,208 2,823
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MARKET RISK POSITIONS (4) 10,760 10,813
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TOTAL RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS 273,290 273,107
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(1) Excluding positions in the trading book, included in market risk
positions. (2) Including for the year 2000, intangible assets of CHF 4,710
million. The risk-weighted amount includes CHF 984 million (1999: CHF 1,159
million) foreclosed properties and properties held for disposal, which are
recorded in the balance sheet under financial investments. (3) The risk-weighted
amount corresponds to the security margin (add-on) of the contracts. (4) Value
at Risk according to the internal model multiplied by a factor of 12.5 to create
the risk-weighted amount of the market risk positions in the trading book.
BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
CAPITAL RATIO CAPITAL RATIO
CHF MILLION % CHF MILLION %
31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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Tier 1(1) 31,892 11.7 28,952 10.6
Tier 2 10,968 10,730
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TOTAL BIS 42,860 15.7 39,682 14.5
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(1) The Tier 1 capital includes USD 1,500 million (CHF 2,456 million) Trust
Preferred securities issued in connection with the PaineWebber acquisition.
Among other measures UBS monitors the adequacy of its capital using ratios
established by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The BIS ratio is
required to be at least 8%. The Group has complied with all BIS and Swiss
capital adequacy rules for all periods presented. These ratios measure capital
adequacy by comparing the Group's eligible capital with its risk weighted
positions which include balance sheet assets, net positions in securities not
held in the trading book, off-balance sheet transactions converted into their
credit equivalents and market risk positions at a weighted amount to reflect
their relative risk.
The capital adequacy rules require a minimum amount of capital to cover credit
and market risk exposures. For the calculation of the capital required for
credit risk the balance sheet assets are weighted according to broad categories
of notional credit risk, being assigned a risk weighting according to the amount
of capital deemed to be necessary to support them. Four categories of risk
weights (0%, 20%, 50%, 100%) are applied; for example cash, claims
collateralized by cash or claims collateralized by OECD central-government
securities have a zero risk weighting which means that no capital is required to
be held in respect of these assets.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 32 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RISK POSITION (CONTINUED)
e) CAPITAL ADEQUACY (CONTINUED)
Uncollateralized loans granted to corporate or private customers carry a 100%
risk weighting, meaning that they must be supported by capital equal to 8% of
the carrying amount. Other asset categories have weightings of 20% or 50% which
require 1.6% or 4% capital.
The net positions in securities not held in the trading book reflect the
Group's exposure to an issuer of securities arising from its physical holdings
and other related transactions in that security.
For contingent liabilities and irrevocable facilities granted, the credit
equivalent is calculated by multiplying the nominal value of each transaction by
its corresponding credit conversion factor. The resulting amounts are then
weighted for credit risk using the same percentage as for balance sheet assets.
In the case of OTC forward contracts and purchased options, the credit
equivalent is computed on the basis of the current replacement value of the
respective contract plus a security margin (add-on) to cover the future
potential credit risk during the remaining duration of the contract.
UBS calculates its capital requirement for market risk positions, which
includes interest-rate instruments and equity securities in the trading book as
well as positions in foreign exchange and commodities throughout the Group,
using an internal Value at Risk (VaR) model. This approach was introduced in the
BIS 1996 market risk amendment to the Basel Accord of July 1988 and incorporated
in the Swiss capital adequacy rules of the Swiss Banking Ordinance.
The BIS proposal requires that the regulators perform tests of the bank
internal models before giving permission for these models to be used to
calculate the market risk capital. Based on extensive checks, the use of the
Group internal models was accepted by the Swiss Federal Banking Commission in
July 1999.
Tier 1 capital consists of permanent shareholders' equity, trust preferred
securities and retained earnings less goodwill and investments in unconsolidated
subsidiaries. Tier 2 capital includes the Group's subordinated long-term debt.
NOTE 33 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following table presents the fair value of on- and off-balance sheet
financial instruments based on certain valuation methods and assumptions. It is
presented because not all financial instruments are reflected in the financial
statements at fair value.
Fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability
settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm's-length transaction.
A market price, where an active market (such as a recognized stock exchange)
exists, is the best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument.
However, market prices are not available for a significant number of the
financial assets and liabilities held and issued by the Group. Therefore, for
financial instruments where no market price is available, the fair values
presented in the following table have been estimated using present value or
other estimation and valuation techniques based on market conditions existing at
balance sheet date.
The values derived using these techniques are significantly affected by
underlying assumptions concerning both the amounts and timing of future cash
flows and the discount rates used. The following methods and assumptions have
been used:
(a) trading assets, derivatives and other transactions undertaken for trading
purposes are measured at fair value by reference to quoted market prices
when available. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values
are estimated on the basis of pricing models, or discounted cash flows. Fair
value is equal to the carrying amount for these items;
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(b) the fair value of liquid assets and other assets maturing within 12 months
is assumed to approximate their carrying amount. This assumption is applied
to liquid assets and the short-term elements of all other financial assets
and financial liabilities;
(c) the fair value of demand deposits and savings accounts with no specific
maturity is assumed to be the amount payable on demand at the balance sheet
date;
(d) the fair value of variable rate financial instruments is assumed to
approximate their carrying amounts;
(e) the fair value of fixed rate loans and mortgages is estimated by comparing
market interest rates when the loans were granted with current market rates
offered on similar loans. Changes in the credit quality of loans within the
portfolio are not taken into account in determining gross fair values as
the impact of credit risk is recognized separately by deducting the amount
of the allowance for credit losses from both book and fair values.
The assumptions and techniques have been developed to provide a consistent
measurement of fair value for the Group's assets and liabilities. However,
because other institutions may use different methods and assumptions, such fair
value disclosures cannot necessarily be compared from one financial institution
to another.
CARRYING FAIR UNREALIZED CARRYING FAIR UNREALIZED
VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS) VALUE VALUE GAIN/(LOSS)
CHF BILLION 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99 31.12.99
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ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 3.0 3.0 0.0 5.0 5.0 0.0
Money market paper 66.5 66.5 0.0 69.7 69.7 0.0
Due from banks 29.1 29.1 0.0 30.0 30.0 0.0
Cash collateral on securities borrowed 177.9 177.9 0.0 113.2 113.2 0.0
Reverse repurchase agreements 193.8 193.8 0.0 132.4 132.4 0.0
Trading portfolio assets 253.3 253.3 0.0 211.9 211.9 0.0
Positive replacement values 57.9 57.9 0.0 62.9 62.9 0.0
Loans, net of allowance for credit losses 245.1 244.9 (0.2) 235.1 235.3 0.2
Financial investments 15.4 17.2 1.8 5.9 7.1 1.2
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued 74.8 74.8 0.0 64.7 64.7 0.0
Due to banks 82.8 82.8 0.0 76.9 76.9 0.0
Cash collateral on securities lent 23.4 23.4 0.0 12.8 12.8 0.0
Repurchase agreements 295.5 295.5 0.0 196.9 196.9 0.0
Trading portfolio liabilities 82.6 82.6 0.0 54.6 54.6 0.0
Negative replacement values 75.9 75.9 0.0 95.8 95.8 0.0
Due to customers 311.2 311.2 0.0 280.1 280.1 0.0
Long-term debt 55.7 56.6 (0.9) 56.4 57.6 (1.2)
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Fair value effect on income of hedging
derivatives recorded on the accrual basis (0.5) 0.5
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NET DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CARRYING VALUE AND
FAIR VALUE 0.2 0.7
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NOTE 33 FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The table does not reflect the fair values of non-financial assets and
liabilities such as property, equipment, goodwill, intangible assets,
prepayments, and non-interest accruals. The interest amounts accrued to date for
financial instruments are included, for purposes of the above fair value
disclosure, in the carrying value of the respective financial instruments.
Substantially all of the Group's commitments to extend credit are at variable
rates. Accordingly, the Group has no significant exposure to fair value
fluctuations related to these commitments.
Changes in the fair value of the Group's fixed rate loans, long- and
medium-term notes and bonds issued are hedged by derivative instruments, mainly
interest rate swaps. The interest rate risk inherent in the balance sheet
positions with no specific maturity is also hedged with derivative instruments
based on the management view on the economic maturity of the products.
The hedging derivative instruments are carried at fair value on the balance
sheet and are part of the replacement values in the above table. The difference
between the total amount of valuation gains and losses and the amortized amount
is deferred and shown net in the table as Fair value effect on income of hedging
derivatives recorded on the accrual basis.
During 2000, the interest rate level of leading economies continued to
increase. The moves in rates had a direct impact on the fair value calculation
of fixed term transactions.
As the bank has an excess volume of fixed rate long-term assets over fixed
rate long-term liabilities, the net fair value unrealized gain reduced
substantially. In addition to fixed rate balance sheet positions, the bank has a
number of retail products traditionally offered in Switzerland, such as variable
rate mortgage loans and customer savings and deposits. These instruments have no
maturity or have a contractual repricing maturity of less than one year. Based
on the assumptions and the guidance under IAS, they are excluded from the fair
value calculations of the table above.
The exclusion of the above traditional banking products from the fair value
calculation leads to certain fair value swings. If the calculation took into
account the fair value differences based on the economic maturity of the
non-maturity liabilities, such as savings and deposits, in an environment of
rising interest rates, they would generate fair value gains which may offset
most of the fair value loss reported for fixed term transactions and for hedging
derivative transactions.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 34 RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Group has established various pension plans inside and outside of
Switzerland. The major plans are located in Switzerland, the UK, the US and
Germany. Independent actuarial valuations are performed for the plans in these
locations.
SWISS PENSION PLANS UNTIL 30 JUNE 1999
The pension funds of the Group were set up as trusts, domiciled in Basel and
Zurich. All domestic employees were covered. The pension funds were defined
benefit plans. The pension plan benefits exceeded the minimum benefits required
under Swiss law.
Contributions were paid for by the Group and the employees. The employee
contributions were calculated as a percentage of the insured annual salary and
were deducted monthly. The percentages deducted from salary were dependent on
age and varied between 8% and 12%. The Group contributions were variable and
amount to 125% to 250% of the employees contributions depending on the financial
situation of the pension fund.
The pension plan formula was based on years of contributions and final covered
salary. The benefits covered included retirement benefits, disability, death and
survivor pension.
SWISS PENSION PLANS STARTING 1 JULY 1999
The pension plans of both former banks in Switzerland are in the process of
being liquidated and a new foundation with domicile in Zurich was created as of
21 January 1999. The new pension scheme became operational as of 1 July 1999.
As a result of the merger of the plans of the former banks in Switzerland, on
1 July 1999 there was an increase of vested plan benefits for the beneficiaries
of such plans due to the allocation of the excess of the fair value of plan
assets over the benefit obligation. This had the effect of increasing the
Defined benefit obligation by CHF 3,525 million. In accordance with IAS 19
(revised 1998) this resulted in a one-time charge to income which was offset by
the recognition of assets previously unrecognized due to the paragraph 58(b)
limitation of IAS 19 (revised 1998) used to fund this increase in benefits.
The pension plan covers practically all employees in Switzerland and exceeds
the minimum benefit requirements under Swiss law. Contributions to the pension
plan are paid for by employees and the Group. The employee contributions are
calculated as a percentage of insured annual salary and are deducted monthly.
The percentages deducted from salary for full benefit coverage (including risk
benefits) depend on age and vary between 7% and 10%. The Group pays a variable
contribution that ranges between 150% and 220% of the sum of employees'
contributions.
The pension plan formula is based on years of contributions and final covered
salary. The benefits covered include retirement benefits, disability, death and
survivor pension.
In 1999, the Group recognized a prepaid pension asset of CHF 456 million
representing excess employer contributions. In 2000, CHF 100 million of this
asset was used to satisfy the benefit obligation.
FOREIGN PENSION PLANS
The foreign locations of UBS operate various pension schemes in accordance with
local regulations and practices. Among these schemes are defined contribution
plans as well as defined benefit plans. The locations with defined benefit plans
of a material nature are in the UK, the US and Germany. These locations together
with Switzerland cover nearly 90% of the active work-force. Certain of these
schemes permit employees to make contributions and earn matching or other
contributions from the Group.
The retirement plans provide benefits in the event of retirement, death,
disability or employment termination. The plans' retirement benefits depend on
age, contributions and level of compensation. The principal plans are financed
in full by the Group. The funding policy for these plans is consistent with
local government and tax requirements.
The assumptions used in foreign plans take into account local economic
conditions.
The amounts shown for foreign plans reflect the net funded positions of the
major foreign plans.
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NOTE 34 RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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SWISS PENSION PLANS
Defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the year (17,011) (14,944) (14,431)
Service cost (545) (464) (535)
Interest cost (666) (636) (726)
Plan amendments 0 (3,517) (119)
Special termination benefits (211) 1,000 0
Actuarial gain (loss) 0 571 (6)
Benefits paid 721 979 873
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DEFINED BENEFIT OBLIGATION AT THE END OF THE YEAR (17,712) (17,011) (14,944)
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Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year 18,565 17,885 17,224
Actual return on plan assets 535 2,136 856
Employer contributions 490 515 493
Plan participant contributions 205 180 185
Benefits paid (721) (979) (873)
Special termination benefits 0 (1,172) 0
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FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 19,074 18,565 17,885
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PLAN ASSETS IN EXCESS OF BENEFIT OBLIGATION 1,362 1,554 2,941
Unrecognized net actuarial gains (331) (724) (385)
Unrecognized assets (675) (374) (2,556)
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PREPAID PENSION COST 356 456 0
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS TO FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS
Own financial instruments and securities lent to UBS
included in plan assets 4,643 6,785 2,761
Any assets used by UBS included in plan assets 179 187 176
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RETIREMENT BENEFITS EXPENSE
Current service cost 545 464 535
Interest cost 666 636 726
Expected return on plan assets (928) (883) (856)
Adjustment to limit prepaid pension cost 301 (150) 148
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs 211 172 6
Employee contributions (204) (180) (185)
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ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED NET PERIODIC PENSION COST 591 59 374
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Actual return on plan assets (%) 2.9 11.9 6.7
PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED (%)
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Discount rate 4.0 4.0 5.0
Expected rate of return on plan assets 5.0 5.0 5.0
Expected rate of salary increase 2.5 2.5 4.5
Rate of pension increase 1.5 1.5 2.0
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NOTE 34 RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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PENSION PLANS ABROAD
Defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the year (2,444) (2,009) (1,950)
Service cost (165) (118) (116)
Interest cost (162) (123) (140)
Plan amendments 0 (2) (7)
Special termination benefits (3) 0 40
Actuarial gain / (loss) (99) 2 32
Benefits paid 84 133 60
Acquisition of PaineWebber (740) 0 0
Currency adjustment 123 (269) 5
Other 0 (58) 67
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DEFINED BENEFIT OBLIGATION AT THE END OF THE YEAR (3,406) (2,444) (2,009)
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Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year 2,880 2,173 2,188
Actual return on plan assets 0 352 267
Employer contributions 13 22 43
Plan participant contributions 23 15 9
Benefits paid (84) (133) (60)
Acquisition of PaineWebber 676 0 0
Currency adjustment (130) 333 0
Other 0 118 (274)
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FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 3,378 2,880 2,173
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PLAN ASSETS IN EXCESS OF BENEFIT OBLIGATION (28) 436 164
Unrecognized net actuarial gains (81) (474) (63)
Unrecognized transition amount 1 1 2
Unrecognized past service cost 2 2 0
Unrecognized assets (47) (28) (60)
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(UNFUNDED ACCRUED) / PREPAID PENSION COST (153) (63) 43
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MOVEMENT OF NET (LIABILITY) OR ASSET
(Unfunded accrued) / prepaid pension cost at the beginning
of the year (63) 43 36
Net periodic pension cost (55) (123) (33)
Employer contributions 13 22 43
Acquisition of PaineWebber (63) 0 0
Currency adjustment 15 (5) (3)
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(UNFUNDED ACCRUED) / PREPAID PENSION COST AT THE END OF THE
YEAR (153) (63) 43
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RETIREMENT BENEFITS EXPENSE
Current service cost 165 118 116
Interest cost 162 123 140
Expected return on plan assets (243) (195) (191)
Amortization of net transition liability 0 0 2
Adjustment to limit prepaid pension cost 0 21 2
Immediate recognition of transition assets under IAS 8 0 0 (23)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs 3 77 7
Amortization of unrecognized net (gain) / losses (9) (6) (3)
Effect of any curtailment or settlement 0 0 (8)
Employee contributions (23) (15) (9)
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ACTUARIALLY DETERMINED NET PERIODIC PENSION COST 55 123 33
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Actual return on plan assets (%) (0.9) 15.3 5.2
PRINCIPAL ACTUARIAL ASSUMPTIONS USED (WEIGHTED AVERAGE %)
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Discount rate 6.3 6.0 7.3
Expected rates of return on plan assets 8.1 8.1 8.6
Expected rate of salary increase 4.4 4.6 6.8
Rate of pension increase 1.6 2.2 3.3
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NOTE 34 RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL AND LIFE PLANS
In the US and the UK the Group offers retiree medical benefits that contribute
to the health care coverage of employees and beneficiaries after retirement. In
addition to retiree medical benefits, the Group in the US also provides retiree
life insurance benefits.
The benefit obligation in excess of plan assets for those plans amounts to CHF
111 million as of 31 December 2000 (1999 CHF 113 million, 1998 CHF 93 million)
and the total unfunded accrued postretirement liabilities to CHF 108 million as
of 31 December 2000 (1999 CHF 83 million, 1998 CHF 62 million). The actuarially
determined net postretirement cost amounts to CHF 22 million as of 31 December
2000 (1999 CHF 17 million, 1998 CHF 17 million).
POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL AND LIFE PLANS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION AT THE BEGINNING OF THE
YEAR (117) (96) (103)
Service cost (6) (2) (7)
Interest cost (8) (6) (8)
Plan amendments (7) 0 (5)
Actuarial gain / (loss) 27 0 (9)
Benefits paid 5 4 4
Acquisition of PaineWebber (9) 0 0
Currency adjustment 0 (16) 5
Other 0 (1) 27
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POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION AT THE END OF THE YEAR (115) (117) (96)
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CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 4 3 3
Actual return on plan assets 0 1 1
Company contributions 4 4 3
Benefits paid (4) (4) (4)
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FAIR VALUE OF PLAN ASSETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR 4 4 3
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The assumed health care cost trend used in determining the benefit expense for
2000 is 5.33%. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on
the amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage-point change in
the assumed health care cost trend rates would change the US postretirement
benefit obligation and the service and interest cost components of the net
periodic postretirement benefit costs as follows:
CHF MILLION 1% INCREASE 1% DECREASE
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Effect on total service and interest cost 2.4 (1.7)
Effect on the postretirement benefit obligation 11.0 (8.3)
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 35 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS
UBS AG has established various equity participation plans in the form of stock
plans and stock option plans to further align the long-term interests of
managers, staff and shareholders.
Under the Equity Ownership Plan, selected personnel are awarded a portion of
their performance-related compensation in UBS AG shares or warrants, which are
restricted for a specified number of years. Under the Long Term Incentive Plan,
key employees are granted long-term stock options to purchase UBS AG shares at a
price not less than the fair market value of the shares on the date the option
is granted. Participation in both plans is mandatory. Long-term stock options
are blocked for three or five years, during which they cannot be exercised. One
option gives the right to purchase one registered UBS AG share at the option's
strike price. UBS AG has additional plans under which new recruits and members
of senior management may be granted UBS AG shares, options and warrants.
Under the Equity Investment Plan, employees have the choice to invest part of
their annual bonus in UBS AG shares or in warrants or derivatives on UBS AG
shares, which may be exercised or settled in cash. A number of awards under
these plans are made in notional shares or instruments, which generally are
settled in cash. A holding period, generally three years, applies during which
the instruments cannot be sold or exercised. In addition, participants in the
plan receive a restricted matching contribution of additional UBS AG shares or
derivatives. Shares awarded under the plan are purchased or hedged in the
market. Under the PAP plan, employees in Switzerland are entitled to purchase a
specified number of UBS AG shares at a predetermined discounted price each year
(the discount is recorded as compensation expense). The number of shares that
can be purchased depends primarily on years of service and rank. Any such shares
purchased must be held for a specified period of time. Information on shares
available for issuance under these plans is included in the Group Statement of
Changes in Equity.
The Group has adopted the equity-based compensation plans of PaineWebber for
its eligible employees. The PaineWebber Equity Plus Program allows eligible
employees to purchase UBS AG shares at a price equal to fair market value on the
purchase date and receive stock options to purchase UBS AG shares based upon the
number of shares purchased under the Program. The non-qualified stock options
have a price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date the option
is granted. Shares purchased under the Equity Plus Program are restricted from
resale for two years from the time of purchase, and the options that are granted
under the Equity Plus Program have a three-year vesting requirement and expire
seven years after the date of grant. PaineWebber has additional plans under
which new recruits, senior management and other key employees may receive option
grants. Options granted under the plans of PaineWebber are denominated in US
dollars.
In addition, UBS has entered into employee retention agreements that provide
for the payment to key PaineWebber employees which are subject to the employees'
continued employment and other restrictions. The awards are primarily in the
form of UBS stock and option grants. The estimated cost to the Group for the
agreements is approximately CHF 1.5 billion (USD 875 million) over a four-year
period.
Generally, the Group's policy is to recognize expense as of the date of grant
for equity participation instruments (stocks, warrants, options and other
derivatives for which the underlying is the Group's own shares). The amount of
expense recognized is equal to the intrinsic value (excess of the UBS AG share
price over the instrument's strike price, if any) of the instrument at such
date. The accrued expense for the years ended 31 December 2000, 1999 and 1998
was CHF 1,749 million, CHF 1,684 million and CHF 996 million, respectively. The
accruals include awards earned currently but issued in the following year.
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NOTE 35 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OPTIONS ON UBS AG SHARES
WEIGHTED- Weighted- Weighted-
AVERAGE average average
EXERCISE exercise exercise
NUMBER OF PRICE NUMBER OF PRICE NUMBER OF PRICE
OPTIONS (IN CHF) OPTIONS (IN CHF) OPTIONS (IN CHF)
31.12.00 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.98
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Outstanding, at the beginning of the year 10,138,462 197 7,202,786 177 1,899,924 186
Options due to acquisition of PaineWebber 6,325,270(1) 102 0 0 0 0
Granted during the year 7,082,682(2) 215 3,439,142 237 5,811,778 182
Exercised during the year (1,796,769) 150 (71,766) 179 (22,970) 178
Forfeited during the year (646,811) 193 (431,700) 190 (485,946) 268
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Outstanding, at the end of the year 21,102,834 175 10,138,462 197 7,202,786 177
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Exercisable, at the end of the year 6,103,613 101 650,640 186 0 0
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(1 )UBS AG issued options in exchange for vested options of PaineWebber, which
have been included in the purchase price for PaineWebber at fair value (see Note
2: Acquisition of Paine Webber Group, Inc.). (2 )Includes options granted to key
employees of PaineWebber, vesting over a 3-year period, subject to the
employee's continued employment and other restrictions.
Some of the options in the table above have exercise prices denominated in US
dollars, which have been converted to Swiss francs for inclusion in the table.
THE FOLLOWING TABLE SUMMARIZES INFORMATION ABOUT STOCK OPTIONS OUTSTANDING AT 31
DECEMBER 2000:
Options outstanding
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Range of exercise Number of Weighted-average Weighted-average
prices per share options outstanding exercise price remaining contractual life
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CHF CHF YEARS
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170.00-225.00 9,755,040 186.81 4.1
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225.01-270.00 3,436,805 237.80 4.1
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170.00-270.00 13,191,845 200.09 4.1
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USD USD YEARS
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14.65-25.00 1,129,643 21.84 3.2
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25.01-50.00 1,236,743 32.11 3.9
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50.01-75.00 1,194,960 70.40 4.3
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75.01-100.00 1,880,768 80.50 6.4
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100.01-125.00 - - -
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125.01-143.07 2,468,875 141.01 6.8
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14.65-143.07 7,910,989 81.92 5.4
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Options exercisable
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Range of exercise Number of Weighted-average
prices per share options exercisable exercise price
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CHF CHF
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170.00-225.00 460,408 184.24
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225.01-270.00 - -
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170.00-270.00 460,408 184.24
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USD USD
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14.65-25.00 1,129,643 21.84
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25.01-50.00 1,236,743 32.11
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50.01-75.00 1,194,960 70.40
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75.01-100.00 1,880,768 80.50
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100.01-125.00 - -
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125.01-143.07 201,091 142.96
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14.65-143.07 5,643,205 58.24
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During 1998, options that had been issued to Swiss Bank Corporation employees
were revised to reflect the 1 1/13 SBC to UBS AG share conversion rate of the
merger. Also, during 1998, because of a significant drop in the UBS AG share
price in the third quarter, employees were given the opportunity to convert
options received earlier in the year with a strike price of CHF 270 to a reduced
number ( 2/3) of options with a strike price of CHF 170.
Had the Group determined compensation cost for its stock-based compensation
plans based on fair value at the award grant dates, the net income and earnings
per share for 2000, 1999 and 1998 would approximate the amounts in the following
table.
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NOTE 35 EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHF MILLION, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Net income As reported 7,792 6,153 2,972
Pro forma 7,614 6,027 2,893
Basic EPS As reported 19.33 15.20 7.33
Pro forma 18.89 14.89 7.14
Diluted EPS As reported 19.04 15.07 7.20
Pro forma 18.61 14.76 7.01
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The pro forma amounts in the table above reflect the vesting periods of all
options granted. The effects of recognizing compensation expense and providing
pro forma disclosures are not likely to be representative of the effects on
reported Net profit for future years.
The weighted-average fair-value of options granted in 2000, 1999 and 1998 was
CHF 48, CHF 59 and CHF 54 per share, respectively. The fair value of options
granted was determined as of the date of issuance using a proprietary option
pricing model, substantially similar to the Black-Scholes model, with the
following assumptions:
31.12.2000 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
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Expected volatility 30% 33% 40%
Risk free interest rate (CHF) 3.27% 2.07% 2.56%
Risk free interest rate (USD) 5.66% - -
Expected dividend rate 2.44% 1.44% 1.64%
Expected life 4 YEARS 6 years 6 years
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STOCK BONUS AND STOCK PURCHASE PLANS
The following table shows the shares awarded and the weighted-average fair value
per share for the Group's equity-based compensation plans. The fair values for
the stock purchase awards reflect the purchase price paid. The stock bonus
awards for 2000 include approximately 6,622,000 shares granted under the
retention agreements with key employees of PaineWebber and the bonus awards for
1999, in addition to the 1998 plan-year awards, include 1,405,000 shares issued
in exchange for previously issued non-share awards and for special bonuses. The
stock purchase awards for 1999 include 666,000 shares issued for the 1999
plan-year.
STOCK BONUS PLANS 31.12.2000 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
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Shares awarded 12,780,000 3,469,000 2,524,000
Weighted-average fair market value per share (in CHF) 228 220 210
STOCK PURCHASE PLANS 31.12.2000 31.12.1999 31.12.1998
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Shares awarded 322,000 1,802,000 1,338,000
Weighted-average fair market value per share (in CHF) 104 148 155
Shares awarded in 1998 under both types of plans included Swiss Bank
Corporation shares issued to employees prior to the merger. For the above table,
the number of these shares and their fair market value have been adjusted for
the 1 1/13 Swiss Bank Corporation to UBS AG share conversion rate of the merger.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 36 RELATED PARTIES
Related parties include the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board, the
Group Managing Board, close family members and enterprises which are controlled
by these individuals as well as certain persons performing similar functions.
Total remuneration of related parties recognized in the income statement
amounted to CHF 272.3 million in 2000 and CHF 193.1 million in 1999, including
accrued pension benefits of approximately CHF 30.0 million in 2000 and CHF 21.2
million in 1999.
The number of long-term stock options outstanding from equity plans was
1,564,486 at 31 December 2000 and 274,616 at 31 December 1999. This scheme is
further explained in Note 35 Equity Participation Plans.
The external members of the Board of Directors do not have employment or
service contracts with UBS, and thus are not entitled to benefits upon
termination of their service on the Board of Directors. The full-time Chairman
and Vice-Chairman have top-management employment contracts and receive pension
benefits upon retirement.
The total amounts of shares and warrants held by members of the Board of
Directors, Group Executive Board and Group Managing Board were 2,527,728 and
69,504,577 as of 31 December 2000 and 2,456,092 and 11,424,514 as of 31 December
1999.
TOTAL LOANS AND ADVANCES RECEIVABLE (MORTGAGES ONLY) FROM RELATED PARTIES WERE
AS FOLLOWS:
CHF MILLION 2000 1999
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Mortgages at the beginning of the year 28 27
Additions 9 6
Reductions (1) (5)
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MORTGAGES AT THE END OF THE YEAR 36 28
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Members of the Board of Directors, Group Executive Board and Group Managing
Board are granted mortgages at the same terms and conditions as other employees.
Terms and conditions are based on third party conditions excluding credit
margin.
LOANS AND ADVANCES TO SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATED COMPANIES WERE AS FOLLOWS:
CHF MILLION 2000 1999
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Loans and advances at the beginning of the year 62 165
Additions 0 42
Reductions (62) (145)
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LOANS AND ADVANCES AT THE END OF THE YEAR 0 62
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Note 38 provides a list of significant associates.
NOTE 37 POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no material post-balance sheet events which would require
disclosure or adjustment to the December 2000 financial statements.
Long-term debt, excluding medium-term notes, has decreased by CHF 582 million
since the balance sheet date to 5 March 2001.
On 14 February 2001, the Board of Directors reviewed the financial statements
and authorised them for issue. These financial statements will be submitted to
the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 26 April 2001 for
approval.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOOTNOTES
(1) CH: UBS Switzerland
(2) AM: UBS Asset Management
(3) WA: UBS Warburg
(4) CC: Corporate Center
(5) Share Capital and Share Premium
(6) Joined UBS Asset Management on 20 February 2001 and was renamed Brinson
Advisors Inc
NOTE 38 SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES
The legal entity group structure of UBS is designed to support the Group's
businesses within an efficient legal, tax, regulatory and funding framework.
Neither the Business Groups of UBS (namely UBS Warburg, UBS Switzerland and UBS
Asset Management) nor Corporate Center are replicated in their own individual
legal entities but rather they generally operate out of the parent bank, UBS AG,
through its Swiss and foreign branches.
The goal of the focus on the parent bank is to capitalize on the synergies
offered by the use of a single legal platform, enable the flexible use of
capital in an efficient manner and to provide a structure where the activities
of the Business Groups may be carried on without the need to set up separate
subsidiaries beforehand.
Where, usually due to local legal, tax or regulatory rules or due to
additional legal entities joining the UBS Group via acquisition, it is either
not possible or not efficient to operate out of the parent bank then local
subsidiary companies host the appropriate businesses. The significant operating
subsidiary companies in the Group are listed below:
SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES
Equity
Share interest
Registered Business capital accumul-
Company office Group in millions ated in %
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Armand von Ernst & Cie AG Bern CH(1) CHF 5.0 100.0
Aventic AG Zurich CH CHF 30.0 100.0
Bank Ehinger & Cie AG Basel CH CHF 6.0 100.0
BDL Banco di Lugano Lugano CH CHF 50.0 100.0
Brinson Partners Inc Chicago AM(2) USD 1.9(5) 100.0
Brunswick UBS Warburg Limited George Town WA(3) USD 25.0(5) 50.0
Cantrade Privatbank AG Zurich CH CHF 10.0 100.0
Cantrade Private Bank Switzerland (CI) Limited St. Helier CH GBP 0.7 100.0
Correspondent Services Corporation Delaware WA USD 26.8(5) 100.0
Credit Industriel SA Zurich CH CHF 10.0 100.0
EIBA "Eidgenossische Bank"
Beteiligungs- und Finanzgesellschaft Zurich WA CHF 14.0 100.0
Factors AG Zurich CH CHF 5.0 100.0
Ferrier Lullin & Cie SA Geneva CH CHF 30.0 100.0
Fondvest AG Zurich AM CHF 4.3 100.0
Global Asset Management Limited Hamilton AM USD 2.0 100.0
HYPOSWISS, Schweizerische Hypotheken- und CHF
Handelsbank Zurich CH 26.0 100.0
IL Immobilien-Leasing AG Opfikon CH CHF 5.0 100.0
Klinik Hirslanden AG Zurich CC(4) CHF 22.5 91.2
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc(6) Delaware WA USD 35.1(5) 100.0
NYRE Holding Corporation Delaware WA USD 30.3(5) 100.0
PaineWebber Capital Inc Delaware WA USD 25.5(5) 100.0
PaineWebber Incorporated Delaware WA USD 1,625.6(5) 100.0
PaineWebber Incorporated of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico WA USD 24.2(5) 100.0
PaineWebber Life Insurance Company California WA USD 29.3(5) 100.0
PT UBS Warburg Indonesia Jakarta WA IDR 11,000.0 85.0
PW Trust Company New Jersey WA USD 4.4(5) 99.6
Schroder Munchmeyer Hengst AG Hamburg WA DEM 100.0 100.0
SG Warburg & Co International BV Amsterdam WA GBP 40.5 100.0
SG Warburg Securities SA Geneva WA CHF 14.5 100.0
Thesaurus Continentale Effekten-Gesellschaft Zurich Zurich CH CHF 30.0 100.0
UBS (Bahamas) Ltd Nassau CH USD 4.0 100.0
UBS (Cayman Islands) Ltd George Town CH USD 5.6 100.0
UBS (France) SA Paris WA EUR 10.0 100.0
UBS (Italia) SpA Milan WA ITL 43,000.0 100.0
UBS (Luxembourg) SA Luxembourg CH CHF 150.0 100.0
UBS (Monaco) SA Monte Carlo CH EUR 9.2 100.0
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NOTE 38 SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES (CONTINUED)
Equity
Share interest
Registered Business capital accumul-
Company office Group in millions ated in %
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UBS (Panama) SA Panama CH USD 6.0 100.0
UBS (Sydney) Limited Sydney CH AUD 12.7 100.0
UBS (Trust and Banking) Limited Tokyo WA JPY 10,500.0 100.0
UBS (USA) Inc New York WA USD 315.0 100.0
UBS Americas Inc Stamford WA USD 3,562.9(5) 100.0
UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd Sydney AM AUD 8.0 100.0
UBS Asset Management (France) SA Paris AM EUR 0.8 100.0
UBS Asset Management (Japan) Ltd Tokyo AM JPY 2,200.0 100.0
UBS Asset Management (New York) Inc New York AM USD 72.7(5) 100.0
UBS Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd Singapore AM SGD 4.0 100.0
UBS Asset Management (Taiwan) Ltd Taipei AM TWD 340.0 82.0
UBS Asset Management Holding Limited London AM GBP 8.0(5) 100.0
UBS Australia Holdings Ltd Sydney WA AUD 11.7 100.0
UBS Australia Limited Sydney WA AUD 15.0 100.0
UBS Bank (Canada) Toronto CH CAD 20.7 100.0
UBS Beteiligungs-GmbH & Co KG Frankfurt WA EUR 398.8 100.0
UBS Capital AG Zurich WA CHF 0.5 100.0
UBS Capital Asia Pacific Limited George Town WA USD 5.0 100.0
UBS Capital BV The Hague WA EUR 104.1(5) 100.0
UBS Capital GmbH Munich WA EUR - 100.0
UBS Capital II LLC Delaware WA USD 2.6(5) 100.0
UBS Capital LLC New York WA USD 18.5(5) 100.0
UBS Capital Partners Limited London WA GBP 6.7 100.0
UBS Capital SpA Milan WA ITL 50,000.0 100.0
UBS Card Center AG Glattbrugg CH CHF 40.0 100.0
UBS Espana SA Madrid WA EUR 55.3 100.0
UBS Finance (Cayman Islands) Limited George Town CC USD 0.5 100.0
UBS Finance (Curacao) NV Willemstad CC USD 0.1 100.0
UBS Finance (Delaware) LLC Delaware WA USD 37.3(5) 100.0
UBS Finanzholding AG Zurich CC CHF 10.0 100.0
UBS Fund Holding (Luxembourg) SA Luxembourg AM CHF 42.0 100.0
UBS Fund Holding (Switzerland) AG Basel AM CHF 18.0 100.0
UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG Basel AM CHF 1.0 100.0
UBS Fund Services (Luxembourg) SA Luxembourg AM CHF 2.5 100.0
UBS Futures & Options Limited London WA GBP 2.0 100.0
UBS Global Trust Corporation St. John CH CAD 0.1 100.0
UBS Immoleasing AG Zurich CH CHF 3.0 100.0
UBS Inc New York WA USD 375.3(5) 100.0
UBS International Holdings BV Amsterdam CC CHF 5.5 100.0
UBS Invest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH Frankfurt AM DEM 15.0 100.0
UBS Investment Management Pte Ltd Singapore WA SGD 0.5 90.0
UBS Lease Finance LLC Delaware WA USD 16.7 100.0
UBS Leasing AG Brugg CH CHF 10.0 100.0
UBS Life AG Zurich CH CHF 25.0 100.0
UBS Limited London WA GBP 10.0 100.0
UBS O'Connor Limited London AM GBP 8.8 100.0
UBS Overseas Holding BV Amsterdam WA EUR 18.1 100.0
UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I Delaware WA USD - 100.0
UBS Securities Limited London WA GBP 10.0 100.0
UBS Services Limited London WA GBP - 100.0
UBS Trust (Canada) Toronto CH CAD 12.5 100.0
UBS Trustees (Singapore) Ltd Singapore CH SGD 0.8 100.0
UBS UK Holding Limited London WA GBP 5.0 100.0
UBS UK Limited London WA GBP 609.0 100.0
UBS Warburg Asia Limited Hong Kong WA HKD 20.0 100.0
UBS Warburg (France) SA Paris WA EUR 22.9 100.0
UBS Warburg (Italia) SIM SpA Milan WA EUR 1.9 100.0
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NOTE 38 SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES (CONTINUED)
Equity
Share interest
Registered Business capital accumul-
Company office Group in millions ated in %
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UBS Warburg (Japan) Limited George Town WA JPY 30,000.0 50.0
UBS Warburg (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd Kuala Lumpur WA MYR 0.5 70.0
UBS Warburg (Nederland) BV Amsterdam WA EUR 10.9 100.0
UBS Warburg AG Frankfurt WA EUR 155.7 100.0
UBS Warburg Australia Corporation Pty Limited Sydney WA AUD 50.4(5) 100.0
UBS Warburg Australia Limited Sydney WA AUD 571.5(5) 100.0
UBS Warburg Derivatives Limited Hong Kong WA HKD 20.0 100.0
UBS Warburg Futures Inc Delaware WA USD 2.0 100.0
UBS Warburg Hong Kong Limited Hong Kong WA HKD 30.0 100.0
UBS Warburg International Ltd London WA GBP 18.0 100.0
UBS Warburg LLC Delaware WA USD 450.1 100.0
UBS Warburg Ltd London WA GBP 17.5 100.0
UBS Warburg Pte Limited Singapore WA SGD 3.0 100.0
UBS Warburg Real Estate Securities Inc Delaware WA USD 0.4(5) 100.0
UBS Warburg Securities (Espana) SV SA Madrid WA EUR 13.4 100.0
UBS Warburg Securities (South Africa) (Pty) Limited Sandton WA ZAR 22.1 100.0
UBS Warburg Securities Co Ltd Bangkok WA THB 400.0 100.0
UBS Warburg Securities India Private Limited Mumbai WA INR 237.8 75.0
UBS Warburg Securities Ltd London WA GBP 140.0 100.0
UBS Warburg Securities Philippines Inc Makati City WA PHP 120.0 100.0
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SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATES
Equity interest Share capital
Company in % in millions
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FSG Swiss Financial Services Group AG, Zurich 33.0 CHF 26
Giubergia UBS Warburg SIM SpA, Milan 50.0 EUR 15
Motor Columbus AG, Baden 35.6 CHF 253
Telekurs Holding AG, Zurich 33.3 CHF 45
Volbroker.com Limited, London 20.6 GBP 16
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None of the above investments carry voting rights that are significantly
different from the proportion of shares held.
CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES: CHANGES IN 2000
SIGNIFICANT NEW COMPANIES
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Correspondent Services Corporation, Delaware
Fondvest AG, Zurich
Mitchell Hutchins Asset Management Inc, Delaware(6)
PaineWebber Capital Inc, Delaware
PaineWebber Incorporated of Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico
PaineWebber Incorporated, Delaware
PaineWebber Life Insurance Company, California
PW Trust Company, New Jersey
UBS Americas Inc, Stamford
UBS Asset Management (Taiwan) Ltd, Taipei (formerly Fortune Securities
Investment & Trust Co Ltd)
UBS Global Trust Corporation, St. John
UBS Life AG, Zurich
UBS Preferred Funding Company LLC I, Delaware
UBS Trustees (Singapore) Ltd, Singapore
UBS Warburg Real Estate Securities Inc, Delaware
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NOTE 38 SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES AND ASSOCIATES (CONTINUED)
UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
SIGNIFICANT DECONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
REASON FOR DECONSOLIDATION
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IMPRIS AG, Zurich Sold
Solothurner Bank, Solothurn Sold
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NOTE 39 SIGNIFICANT CURRENCY TRANSLATION RATES
The following table shows the significant rates used to translate the financial
statements of foreign entities into Swiss francs.
SPOT RATE AVERAGE RATE
At Year-to-date
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31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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1 USD 1.64 1.59 1.69 1.50 1.45
1 EUR 1.52 1.61 1.56 1.60
1 GBP 2.44 2.58 2.57 2.43 2.41
100 JPY 1.43 1.56 1.57 1.33 1.11
100 DEM 82.07 81.88 82.38
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NOTE 40 SWISS BANKING LAW REQUIREMENTS
The significant differences between International Accounting Standards (IAS),
which are the principles followed by the Group, and the accounting requirements
for banks under Swiss laws and regulations, are as follows:
SECURITIES BORROWING AND LENDING
Under IAS only the cash collateral delivered or received is recognized in the
balance sheet. There is no recognition or derecognition for the securities
received or delivered. Up to 31 December 1999, the Swiss requirement was to
recognize the securities received or delivered in the balance sheet along with
any collateral in respect of those securities for which control is transferred.
For the year ended 31 December 2000 the Swiss regulators accepted the same
treatment as for IAS and therefore there is no difference in the balance sheet.
TREASURY SHARES
Treasury shares is the term used to describe the holding by an enterprise of its
own equity instruments. In accordance with IAS treasury shares are presented in
the balance sheet as a deduction from equity. No gain or loss is recognized in
the income statement on the sale, issuance, or cancellation of those shares.
Consideration received is presented in the financial statement as a change in
equity.
Under Swiss requirements, treasury shares would be carried in the balance
sheet (trading portfolio assets, financial investments or other liabilities)
with gains and losses on the sale, issuance, or cancellation of treasury shares
reflected in the income statement.
EXTRAORDINARY INCOME AND EXPENSE
Under IAS most items of income and expense arise in the course of ordinary
business, and extraordinary items are expected to be rare. Under the Swiss
requirements, income and expense items not directly related with the core
business activities of the enterprise (e.g. sale of fixed assets or bank
premises) are recorded as extraordinary income or expense.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 40 SWISS BANKING LAW REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
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DIFFERENCES IN THE BALANCE SHEET
Securities borrowing and lending
Assets
Trading portfolio / Money market paper 47,401
Due from banks / customers 273,093
Liabilities
Due to banks / customers 375,080
Trading portfolio liabilities (54,586)
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Treasury shares
Assets
Trading portfolio 4,561
Financial investments 4,007 3,136
Liabilities
Other liabilities 2,516 0
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DIFFERENCES IN THE INCOME STATEMENT
Treasury shares 201 (182)
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RECLASSIFICATION OF EXTRAORDINARY INCOME AND EXPENSE
Other income, including income from associates (211) (1,726)
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DIFFERENCES IN THE SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share premium (2,509)
Treasury shares(1) 4,000 8,023
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(1) The 1999 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes in
accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41 RECONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS TO UNITED STATES
GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
NOTE 41.1 VALUATION AND INCOME RECOGNITION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in
accordance with IAS. The principles of IAS differ in certain respects from
United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP").
The following is a summary of the relevant significant accounting and
valuation differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
a. PURCHASE ACCOUNTING (MERGER OF UNION BANK OF SWITZERLAND AND SWISS BANK
CORPORATION)
Under IAS, the Group accounted for the 1998 merger of Union Bank of Switzerland
and Swiss Bank Corporation under the pooling of interests method. The balance
sheets and income statements of the banks were combined and no adjustments to
the carrying values of the assets and liabilities were made.
Under U.S. GAAP, the business combination creating UBS AG is accounted for
under the purchase method with Union Bank of Switzerland being considered the
acquirer. Under the purchase method, the cost of acquisition is measured at fair
value and the acquirer's interests in identifiable tangible assets and
liabilities of the acquiree are restated to fair values at the date of
acquisition. Any excess consideration paid over the fair value of net tangible
assets acquired is allocated, first to identifiable intangible assets based on
their fair values, if determinable, with the remainder allocated to goodwill.
GOODWILL
Under U.S. GAAP, goodwill and other intangible assets acquired are capitalized
and amortized over the expected periods to be benefited with adjustments for any
impairment.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the excess of the consideration
paid for Swiss Bank Corporation over the fair value of the net tangible assets
received has been recorded as goodwill and is being amortized on a straight line
basis over a weighted average life of 13 years beginning 29 June 1998.
In 2000 and 1999, goodwill was reduced by CHF 211 million and CHF 118 million
respectively, due to recognition of deferred tax assets of Swiss Bank
Corporation which had previously been subject to valuation reserves.
OTHER PURCHASE ACCOUNTING ADJUSTMENTS
Under U.S. GAAP, the results of operations of Swiss Bank Corporation would have
been included in the Group's consolidated financial statements beginning 29 June
1998. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, Swiss Bank Corporation's Net
profit for the six-month period ended 29 June 1998 has been excluded from the
Group's Net profit. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the
restatement of Swiss Bank Corporation's net assets to fair value resulted in
decreasing net tangible assets by CHF 1,077 million. This amount will be
amortized over a period ranging from two years to 20 years.
b. HARMONIZATION OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The business combination noted above was accounted for under the pooling of
interests method under IAS. Under the pooling interest method of accounting, a
single uniform set of accounting policies was adopted and applied to all periods
presented. This resulted in a restatement of 1997 Shareholders' equity and Net
loss.
U.S. GAAP requires that accounting changes be accounted for in the income
statement in the period the change is made. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP
reconciliation the accounting policy harmonization recorded in 1997 was reversed
because the business combination noted above is being accounted for under the
purchase method and the impact of the accounting changes was recorded in 1998.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HARMONIZATION OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The income statement effect of this conforming adjustment was as follows:
CHF million
For the year ended 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Depreciation policies (20) (338)
Credit risk adjustments on derivatives 0 (193)
Policies for other real estate 0 (140)
Retirement benefit and equity participation plans 0 (47)
Settlement-risk adjustments on derivatives 0 (33)
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TOTAL (20) (751)
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There was no income statement effect after year 1999.
c. RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
Under IAS, restructuring provisions are recognized when a legal or constructive
obligation has been incurred. In 1997, the Group recognized a CHF 7,000 million
restructuring provision to cover personnel, IT, premises and other costs
associated with combining and restructuring the merged Group. A further CHF 300
million provision was recognized in 1999, reflecting the impact of increased
precision in the estimation of certain leased and owned property costs.
Under U.S. GAAP, the criteria for establishing restructuring provisions were
more stringent than under IAS prior to 2000. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP
reconciliation, the aggregate CHF 7,300 million restructuring provision was
reversed. As a result of the business combination with Swiss Bank Corporation
and the decision to combine and streamline certain activities of the banks for
the purpose of reducing costs and improving efficiencies, Union Bank of
Switzerland recognized a restructuring provision of CHF 1,575 million during
1998 for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation. CHF 759 million of this
provision related to estimated costs for restructuring the operations and
activities of Swiss Bank Corporation and that amount was recorded as a liability
of the acquired business. The remaining CHF 816 million of estimated costs were
charged to restructuring expense during 1998. The reserve is expected to be
substantially utilized by 2001.
The U.S. GAAP restructuring provision was adjusted in 1999 (increase of CHF
600 million) and 2000 (increase of CHF 130 million) as shown in the table below.
During 2000, the IAS requirements for restructuring provisions were changed
such that they became substantially identical to the U.S. GAAP requirements. As
of 31 December 2000, the remaining IAS provision was higher than the remaining
U.S. GAAP provision by approximately CHF 114 million. This amount represents an
accrual permitted under IAS for lease costs on properties to be vacated. Under
U.S. GAAP, such costs may not be recognized until the premises are actually
vacated.
RESTRUCTURING PROVISION
The usage of the U.S. GAAP restructuring provision was as follows:
BALANCE REVISION USAGE BALANCE REVISION USAGE BALANCE USAGE PROVISION
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 2000 2000 31.12.99 1999 1999 31.12.98 1998 1998
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Personnel 422 (71) (188) 681 553 (254) 382 (374) 756
Premises 143 194 (291) 240 179 (244) 305 (27) 332
IT 31 67 (63) 27 7 (5) 25 (68) 93
Other 20 (60) (49) 129 (139) (45) 313 (81) 394
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TOTAL 616 130 (591) 1,077 600 (548) 1,025 (550) 1,575
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Additionally, for purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, CHF 138 million, CHF
150 million and CHF 273 million of restructuring costs were expensed as incurred
in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
d. DERIVATIVES INSTRUMENTS HELD OR ISSUED FOR NON-TRADING PURPOSES
Under IAS, the Group recognizes transactions in derivative instruments hedging
non-trading positions in the income statement using the accrual or deferral
method, which is generally the same accounting as the underlying item being
hedged.
U.S. GAAP requires that derivatives be reported at fair value with changes in
fair value recorded in income unless specified criteria are met to obtain hedge
accounting treatment (accrual or deferral method).
The Group does not comply with all of the criteria necessary to obtain hedge
accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, for purposes of the U.S. GAAP
reconciliation, derivative instruments held or issued for non-trading purposes
that did not meet U.S. GAAP hedging criteria have been carried at fair value
with changes in fair value recognized as adjustments to Net trading income.
e. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Under IAS, financial investments are classified as either current investments or
long-term investments. The Group considers current financial investments to be
held for sale and carried at lower of cost or market value ("LOCOM"). The Group
accounts for long-term financial investments at cost, less any permanent
impairments.
Under U.S. GAAP, investments are classified as either held to maturity
(essentially debt securities) which are carried at amortized cost or available
for sale (debt and marketable equity securities), which are carried at fair
value with changes in fair value recorded as a separate component of
Shareholders' equity. Realized gains and losses are recognized in net profit in
the period sold.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, marketable equity securities are
adjusted from LOCOM to fair value and classified as available for sale
investments. Held to maturity investments that do not meet U.S. GAAP criteria
are also reclassified to the available for sale category. Unrealized gains or
unrealized losses relating to these investments are recorded as a component of
Shareholders' equity.
f. RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
Under IAS, the Group has recorded pension expense based on a specific method of
actuarial valuation of projected plan liabilities for accrued service including
future expected salary increases and expected return on plan assets. Plan assets
are held in a separate trust to satisfy plan liabilities. Plan assets are
recorded at fair value. The recognition of a prepaid asset on the books of the
Group is subject to certain limitations. These limitations generally cause
amounts recognized as expense to equal amounts funded in the same period. Any
amount not recognized as a prepaid asset and the corresponding impact on pension
expense has been disclosed in the financial statements.
Generally, under U.S. GAAP, pension expense is based on the same method of
valuation of liabilities and assets as under IAS. Differences in the levels of
expense and liabilities (or prepaid assets) exist due to the different
transition date rules and the stricter provisions for recognition of a prepaid
asset.
As a result of the merger of the benefit plans of Union Bank of Switzerland
and Swiss Bank Corporation, there was a one time increase of the vested plan
benefits for the beneficiaries of such plans. This had the effect of increasing
the defined benefit obligation by CHF 3,525 million. Under IAS this resulted in
a one time charge to income which was offset by the recognition of assets
(previously unrecognized due to certain limitations under IAS).
Under U.S. GAAP, in a business combination that is accounted for under the
purchase method, the assignment of the purchase price to individual assets
acquired and liabilities assumed must include a liability for the projected plan
liabilities in excess of plan assets or an asset for plan assets in excess of
the projected plan liabilities, thereby recognizing any previously existing
unrecognized net gains or losses, unrecognized prior service cost, or
unrecognized net liabilities or assets.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the Group recorded a prepaid
asset for the Union Bank of Switzerland plans as of 1 January 1998. Swiss Bank
Corporation recorded a purchase accounting adjustment to recognize its prepaid
asset at 29 June 1998. The recognition of these assets impacts the pension
expense recorded under U.S. GAAP versus IAS. The assets recognized under IAS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(which had been previously unrecognized due to certain limitations under IAS)
were already recognized under U.S. GAAP due to the absence of such limitations
under U.S. GAAP.
G. OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Under IAS, the Group has recorded expenses and liabilities for post-retirement
benefits determined under a methodology similar to that described above under
retirement benefit plans.
Under U.S. GAAP, expenses and liabilities for post-retirement benefits would
be determined under a similar methodology as under IAS. Differences in the
levels of expenses and liabilities have occurred due to different transition
date rules and the treatment of the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and
Swiss Bank Corporation under the purchase method.
H. EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS
IAS does not specifically address the recognition and measurement requirements
for equity participation plans.
U.S. GAAP permits the recognition of compensation cost on the grant date for
the estimated fair value of equity instruments issued (Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard "SFAS" No. 123) or based on the intrinsic value of equity
instruments issued (Accounting Principles Board "APB" No. 25), with the
disclosure of the pro forma effects of equity participation plans on net profit
and earnings per share, as if the fair value had been recorded on the grant
date. The Group recognizes only intrinsic values at the grant date with
subsequent changes in value not recognized.
For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, certain of the Group's option
awards have been determined to be variable pursuant to APB No. 25, primarily
because they may be settled in cash or the Group has offered to hedge their
value. Additional compensation expense from these options awards for the years
ended 31 December 2000, 1999 and 1998, is CHF 85 million, CHF 41 million and CHF
1 million, respectively. In addition, certain of the Group's equity
participation plans provide for deferral and diversification of the awards, and
the instruments are held in trusts for the participants. Certain of these trusts
are recorded on the Group's balance sheet for U.S. GAAP presentation. The net
effect on income of recording these assets and liabilities is a debit to expense
of CHF 82 million, CHF 8 million and nil for the years ended 31 December 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively.
I. SOFTWARE CAPITALIZATION
Under IAS, effective 1 January 2000, certain costs associated with the
acquisitions or development of internal use software are required to be
capitalized. Once the software is ready for its intended use, the costs
capitalized are amortized to the Income statement over estimated lives. Under
U.S. GAAP, the same principle applies, however this standard was effective 1
January 1999. For purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation, the costs associated
with the acquisition or development of internal use software that met the U.S.
GAAP software capitalization criteria in 1999 have been reversed from Operating
expenses and amortized over a life of two years once it is ready for its
intended use. From 1 January 2000, the only remaining reconciliation item is the
amortization of software capitalized in 1999 for U.S. GAAP purposes.
J. TRADING IN OWN SHARES AND DERIVATIVES ON OWN SHARES
As of 1 January 2000, upon adoption of the Standing Interpretations Committee's
("SIC") interpretation 16 "Share Capital - Reacquired Own Equity Instruments
(Treasury Shares)" for IAS, all own shares are treated as treasury shares and
reduce total shareholders' equity. This applies also to the number of shares
outstanding. Derivatives on own shares are classified as assets, liabilities or
in shareholders' equity depending upon the manner of settlement. As a result of
this adoption, there is no difference between IAS and U.S. GAAP. For 1999 and
1998, figures have been retroactively restated (see Note 1, Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
K. RECENTLY ISSUED US ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
ACCOUNTING FOR DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
In June 1998, the US Financial Accounting Standards board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, which, as
amended, is required to be adopted for financial statements as of 1 January
2001. The standard establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments, including certain derivative instrument embedded in other
contracts, and for hedging activities. Under International Accounting Standards,
the Group is not required to comply with all the criteria necessary to obtain
hedge accounting under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, for future U.S. GAAP
reconciliation, derivative instruments held or issued for non-trading purposes
that do not meet U.S. GAAP hedging criteria under SFAS No. 133 will be carried
at fair value with changes in fair value recognized as adjustments to trading
income. The specific impact on earnings and financial position as a result of
SFAS No. 133 is not possible to quantify as the Group will be complying with
hedge accounting criteria necessary to obtain hedge accounting for certain
activity, but not all.
ACCOUNTING FOR TRANSFERS AND SERVICING OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND EXTINGUISHMENT OF
LIABILITIES
In 1996 the FASB issued SFAS No. 125, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of
Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities". That statement provided
standards for distinguishing transfers of financial assets that are sales from
those that are financing transactions. In September 2000, the FASB issued SFAS
No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishment of Liabilities - a replacement of SFAS No. 125". SFAS No. 140
revises the standards for accounting for securitizations and other transfers of
financial assets and collateral and requires certain new disclosures, but it
carries over most of SFAS No. 125's provisions without reconsideration.
Generally, the new provisions of this standard are to be applied prospectively
and become effective 31 March 2001. However, certain recognition and
classification requirements for collateral and disclosures for collateral and
securitization transactions have been adopted by the Group as of 31 December
2000. Adoption of the remaining provisions of this revised accounting standard
is not expected to have a material impact on the Group.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41.2 RECONCILIATION OF IAS SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND NET PROFIT/LOSS TO
U.S. GAAP
Shareholders' equity Net profit/(loss)
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CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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AMOUNTS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IAS 44,833 30,608 28,794 7,792 6,153 2,972
Adjustments in respect of
a. SBC purchase accounting:
Goodwill 17,835 19,765 21,612 (1,719) (1,729) (864)
Other purchase accounting adjustments (808) (858) (895) 50 37 (2,415)
b. Harmonization of accounting policies 0 0 20 0 (20) (751)
c. Restructuring provision 112 350 1948 (238) (1,598) (3,982)
d. Derivative instruments held or issued for
non-trading purposes (857) 507 1,052 (1,353) (545) (405)
e. Financial investments 379 52 108 28 36 23
f. Retirement benefit plans 1,898 1,839 1,858 59 (19) 88
g. Other employee benefits (16) (24) (26) 8 2 (20)
h. Equity participation plans (311) (113) (40) (167) (47) (1)
i. Software capitalization 229 389 0 (160) 389 0
Tax adjustments (334) (682) 330 137 178 1,690
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TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 18,127 21,225 25,967 (3,355) (3,316) (6,637)
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AMOUNTS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S.
GAAP 62,960 51,833 54,761 4,437 2,837 (3,665)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41.3 EARNINGS PER SHARE
Under IAS and U.S. GAAP, basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by
dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average common
shares outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the determinants of basic EPS and, in
addition, gives effect to dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding
during the period.
The computations of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended 31 December 2000,
31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998 are presented in the following table. The
adjustment in 1998 is due to the difference in weighted average shares
calculated under purchase accounting for U.S. GAAP versus the pooling method
under IAS for the Union Bank of Switzerland merger with Swiss Bank Corporation
on 29 June 1998. There is otherwise no difference between IAS and U.S. GAAP for
the calculation of weighted average shares for EPS.
% change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98 31.12.99
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NET PROFIT / (LOSS) AVAILABLE
FOR BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF MILLION)
IAS 7,792 6,153 2,972 27
U.S. GAAP 4,437 2,837 (3,665) 56
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
IAS 403,029,309 404,742,482 405,222,295 0
U.S. GAAP 403,029,309 404,742,482 414,609,886 0
BASIC EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE (CHF)
IAS 19.33 15.20 7.33 27
U.S. GAAP 11.01 7.01 (8.84) 57
NET PROFIT / (LOSS) AVAILABLE
FOR DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (CHF MILLION)
IAS 7,778 6,153 2,972 26
U.S. GAAP 4,423 2,837 (3,665) 56
DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
IAS 408,525,900 408,375,152 412,881,04(1) 0
U.S. GAAP 408,525,900 408,375,152 414,609,886(1) 0
DILUTED EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER SHARE (CHF)
IAS 19.04 15.07 7.20 26
U.S. GAAP 10.83 6.95 (8.84)(1) 56
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The following are adjustments to the calculation of weighted average outstanding
common shares which result from valuation and presentation differences between
IAS and U.S. GAAP:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.98
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Basic weighted-average ordinary shares (IAS) 403,029,309 404,742,482 405,222,295
add: Treasury shares adjustments 0 0 9,387,591
Basic weighted-average ordinary shares (U.S.
GAAP) 403,029,309 404,742,482 414,609,886
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(1) No potential ordinary shares may be included in the computation of any
diluted per-share amount when a loss from continuing operations exists.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41.4 PRESENTATION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN IAS AND U.S. GAAP
In addition to the differences in valuation and income recognition, other
differences, essentially related to presentation, exist between IAS and U.S.
GAAP. Although these differences do not cause differences between IAS and U.S.
GAAP reported shareholders' equity and net profit, it may be useful to
understand them to interpret the financial statements presented in accordance
with U.S. GAAP. The following is a summary of presentation differences that
relate to the basic IAS financial statements.
1. PURCHASE ACCOUNTING
As described in Note 42.1, under U.S. GAAP the business combination creating UBS
AG was accounted for under the purchase method with Union Bank of Switzerland
being considered the acquirer. In the U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheet, the assets and liabilities of Swiss Bank Corporation have been restated
to fair value at the date of acquisition (29 June 1998). In addition, the
following table presents summarized financial results of SBC for the period from
1 January to 29 June 1998 which, under U.S. GAAP, would be excluded from the
U.S. GAAP condensed consolidated Income statement for the year ended 31 December
1998.
2. SETTLEMENT DATE VS. TRADE DATE ACCOUNTING
The Group's transactions from securities activities are recorded on the
settlement date for balance sheet and on the trade date for income statement
purposes. This results in recording an off-balance sheet forward transaction
during the period between the trade date and the settlement date. Forward
positions relating to trading activities are revalued to fair value and any
unrealized profits and losses are recognized in Net profit.
Under U.S. GAAP, trade date accounting is required for purchases and sales of
securities. For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, all purchases and sales of
securities previously recorded on settlement date have been recorded as of trade
date for balance sheet purposes. Trade date accounting has resulted in
receivables and payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations recorded
in Other assets and Other liabilities.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SBC'S SUMMARIZED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY 1998 TO 29 JUNE 1998
CHF million
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income 8,205
Less: Interest expense 6,630
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Net interest income 1,575
Less: Credit loss expense 164
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Total 1,411
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Net fee and commission income 3,701
Net trading income 2,135
Income from disposal of associates and subsidiaries 1,035
Other income 364
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TOTAL 8,646
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel 3,128
General and administrative 1,842
Depreciation and amortization 511
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TOTAL 5,481
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OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTERESTS 3,165
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Tax expense 552
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PROFIT 2,613
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Less: Minority interests (1)
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NET PROFIT 2,614
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3. SECURITIES LENDING, SECURITIES BORROWING, REPURCHASE, REVERSE REPURCHASE AND
OTHER COLLATERALIZED TRANSACTIONS
Under IAS, the Group's repurchase agreements and securities lending are
accounted for as collateralized borrowings. Reverse repurchase agreements and
securities borrowing are accounted for as collateralized lending transactions.
Cash collateral is reported on the balance sheet at amounts equal to the
collateral advanced or received.
Under U.S. GAAP, these transactions are also generally accounted for as
collateralized borrowing and lending transactions. However, certain such
transactions may be deemed sale or purchase transactions under specific
circumstances. U.S. GAAP (SFAS No. 125) required recognition of securities
collateral controlled, and an offsetting obligation to return such securities
collateral on certain financing transactions, when specific control conditions
existed. Pursuant to the guidance in SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers of
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities (a replacement
of SFAS No. 125) issued in 2000, the Group has restated its 1999 U.S. GAAP
Balance sheet to derecognize securities collateral received that are no longer
required to be recognized.
Additionally, SFAS No. 140 requires segregation of the balance, as of 31
December 2000, of the Group's Trading portfolio assets which it has pledged
under agreements permitting the transferee to repledge or resell such
collateral. For presentation purposes, such reclassifications are reflected in
the U.S. GAAP Balance Sheet in Trading portfolio assets, pledged.
4. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
Under IAS, the Group's private equity investments, real estate held for sale and
non-marketable equity financial investments have been included in Financial
investments.
Under U.S. GAAP, private equity investments, real estate held for sale and
non-marketable financial investments generally are
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
reported in Other assets or reported as a separate caption in the Balance sheet.
For purposes of U.S. GAAP presentation, private equity investments are
reported as a separate caption in the Balance sheet and real estate held for
sale and non-marketable equity financial investments are reported in Other
assets.
5. EQUITY PARTICIPATION PLANS
Certain of the Group's equity participation plans provide for deferral and
diversification of the awards. The shares and other diversified instruments are
held in trusts for the participants. Certain of these trusts are recorded on the
Group's balance sheet for U.S. GAAP presentation, the effect of which is to
increase assets by CHF 1,298 million and CHF 655 million, liabilities by CHF
1,377 million and CHF 717 million, and decrease shareholders' equity by CHF 69
million and CHF 62 million (for UBS AG shares held by the trusts which are
treated as treasury shares) at 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999,
respectively.
6. NET TRADING INCOME
The Group has implemented a change in accounting policy for interest and
dividend income and expenses on trading related assets and liabilities (see Note
1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies). For the years ended 31 December
1999 and 31 December 1998, figures have been retroactively restated. As a result
of this change, there is no longer a difference between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41.5 CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
The following is a Consolidated Income Statement of the Group, for the years
ended 31 December 2000, 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998, restated to
reflect the impact of valuation and income recognition differences and
presentation differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1)
For the year ended ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
CHF million Reference U.S. GAAP IAS U.S. GAAP IAS U.S. GAAP IAS
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OPERATING INCOME
Interest income a, d, 1 51,565 51,745 35,404 35,604 29,136 37,442
Less: Interest expense a, 1 (43,584) (43,615) (29,660) (29,695) (25,773) (32,424)
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Net interest income 7,981 8,130 5,744 5,909 3,363 5,018
Less: Credit loss expense 1 130 130 (956) (956) (787) (951)
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Total 8,111 8,260 4,788 4,953 2,576 4,067
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Net fee and commission income 1 16,703 16,703 12,607 12,607 8,925 12,626
Net trading income b, d, 1 8,597 9,953 7,174 7,719 455 3,313
Net gains from disposal of
associates and subsidiaries 1 83 83 1,821 1,821 84 1,119
Other income b, e, 1 1,431 1,403 1,361 1,325 641 1,122
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Total 34,925 36,402 27,751 28,425 12,681 22,247
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel b, c, f, g, h, 1 17,262 17,163 12,483 12,577 7,938 9,816
General and administrative a, c, i, 1 6,813 6,765 6,664 6,098 6,259 6,735
Depreciation and amortization a, b, i, 1 3,952 2,275 3,454 1,857 2,403 1,825
Restructuring costs c 191 0 750 0 1,089 0
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Total 28,218 26,203 23,351 20,532 17,689 18,376
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OPERATING PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE
TAX AND MINORITY INTERESTS 6,707 10,199 4,400 7,893 (5,008) 3,871
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Tax expense/(benefit) 1 2,183 2,320 1,509 1,686 (1,339) 904
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE
MINORITY INTERESTS 4,524 7,879 2,891 6,207 (3,669) 2,967
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Minority interests 1 (87) (87) (54) (54) 4 5
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NET PROFIT/(LOSS) 4,437 7,792 2,837 6,153 (3,665) 2,972
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Certain IAS and U.S. GAAP 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to
reflect retroactive changes in accounting policy arising from newly applicable
International Accounting Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1,
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
Note: References above coincide with the discussions in Note 41.1 and Note 41.4.
These references indicate which IAS to U.S. GAAP adjustments affect an
individual financial statement caption.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41.6 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
The following is a Consolidated Balance Sheet of the Group, as of 31 December
2000 and 31 December 1999 restated to reflect the impact of valuation and income
recognition principles and presentation differences between IAS and U.S. GAAP.
31.12.00 31.12.99(1)
-------------------- ------------------
CHF million Reference U.S. GAAP IAS U.S. GAAP IAS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASSETS
Cash and balances with central banks 2,979 2,979 5,073 5,073
Money market paper 66,454 66,454 69,717 69,717
Due from banks a, 3 29,182 29,147 29,954 29,907
Cash collateral on securities borrowed 177,857 177,857 113,162 113,162
Reverse repurchase agreements 193,801 193,801 132,391 132,391
Trading portfolio assets b, 2,3 197,048 253,296 184,085 211,932
Trading portfolio assets, pledged 3 59,448
Positive replacement values 2 57,775 57,875 62,294 62,957
Loans, net of allowance for credit
losses a, 3 245,214 244,842 235,401 234,858
Financial investments b, e, 4 7,807 16,405 2,378 7,039
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 7,062 7,062 5,167 5,167
Investments in associates 880 880 1,102 1,102
Property and equipment a, b, i 9,692 8,910 9,655 8,701
Intangible assets and goodwill a 35,726 19,537 21,428 3,543
Private equity investments 4 6,658 0 3,001 0
Other assets b, d, f, g, h, 2, 4, 5 26,971 8,507 18,717 11,007
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TOTAL ASSETS 1,124,554 1,087,552 893,525 896,556
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued a 74,780 74,780 64,655 64,655
Due to banks 3 82,240 82,240 76,363 76,365
Cash collateral on securities lent 3 23,418 23,418 12,832 12,832
Repurchase agreements 3 295,513 295,513 173,840 196,914
Trading portfolio liabilities 2, 3 87,832 82,632 52,658 54,638
Negative replacement values 2 75,423 75,923 95,004 95,786
Due to customers a, 3 310,686 310,679 279,971 279,960
Accrued expenses and deferred income 21,038 21,038 12,040 12,040
Long-term debt a 54,970 54,855 56,049 56,332
Other liabilities a, b, c, d, e, h, 2, 3 32,809 18,756 17,846 15,992
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Total liabilities 1,058,709 1,039,834 841,258 865,514
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Minority interests 2,885 2,885 434 434
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Total shareholders' equity 62,960 44,833 51,833 30,608
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,124,554 1,087,552 893,525 896,556
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(1) Certain IAS and U.S. GAAP 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to
reflect retroactive changes in accounting policy arising from newly applicable
International Accounting Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1,
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).
Note: References above coincide with the discussions in Note 41.1 and Note 41.4.
These references indicate which IAS and U.S. GAAP adjustments affect an
individual financial statement caption.
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 41.7 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in Shareholders' equity excluding
transactions with shareholders. Comprehensive income has two major components:
Net profit, as reported in the income statement, and Other comprehensive income.
Other comprehensive income includes such items as foreign currency translation
and unrealized gains in available-for-sale securities. The components and
accumulated other comprehensive income amounts for the years ended 31 December
2000, 31 December 1999 and 31 December 1998 are as follows:
Unrealized Accumulated
Foreign gains in other
currency available-for- comprehensive Comprehensive
CHF million translation sale securities income income
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, 1 JANUARY 1998 (111) 47 (64)
Net loss (3,665)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation (345) (345)
Unrealized gains, arising during the year, net
of CHF 89 million tax 267 267
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized
in net profit, net of CHF 76 million tax (229) (229) (307)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comprehensive loss (3,972)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 1998 (456) 85 (371)
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NET PROFIT 2,837
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation 14 14
Unrealized gains, arising during the year, net
of CHF 18 million tax 74 74
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized
in net profit, net of CHF 40 million tax (143) (143) (55)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Comprehensive income 2,782
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 1999 (442) 16 (426)
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NET PROFIT 4,437
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation (245) (245)
Unrealized gains, arising during the year, net
of CHF 152 million tax 456 456
Reclassification adjustment for gains realized
in net profit, net of CHF 40 million tax (121) (121) 90
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Comprehensive income 4,527
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BALANCE, 31 DECEMBER 2000 (687) 351 (336)
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UBS GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 42 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER U.S. GAAP
In addition to the differences in valuation and income recognition and
presentation, disclosure differences exist between IAS and U.S. GAAP. The
following are additional U.S. GAAP disclosures that relate to the basic
financial statements.
NOTE 42.1 BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On 29 June 1998, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation
consummated a merger of the banks, resulting in the formation of UBS AG. New
shares totaling 428,746,982 were issued exclusively for the exchange of the
existing shares of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation. Under
the terms of the merger agreement, Union Bank of Switzerland shareholders
received 5 registered shares for each bearer share held and 1 registered share
for each registered share held, totaling 257,500,000 shares of UBS AG. Swiss
Bank Corporation shareholders received 11/13 registered shares of the Group for
each Swiss Bank Corporation registered share held, totaling 171,246,982 shares.
The combined share capital amounted to CHF 5,754 million. As a result of the
exchange of shares, CHF 1,467 million were transferred from share capital to the
share premium account. The merger was accounted for under the pooling of
interests method and, accordingly, the information included in the financial
statements presents the combined results of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss
Bank Corporation as if the merger had been in effect for all periods presented.
Summarized results of operations of the separate companies for the period from
1 January 1998 through 29 June 1998, the date of combination, are as follows:
Union Bank Swiss Bank
CHF million of Switzerland Corporation
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Total operating income 5,702 8,646
Net profit 739 2,614
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As a result of the merger, the Group harmonized its accounting policies that
have been retrospectively applied for the restatement of comparative information
and opening retained earnings at 1 January 1997. As a result, adjustments were
required for the accounting for treasury shares, netting of balance sheet items,
repurchase agreements, depreciation, and employee share plans.
Summarized results of operations of the separate companies for the year ended 31
December 1997 are as follows:
Total operating
CHF million income Net loss
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Union Bank of Switzerland 13,114 (129)
Swiss Bank Corporation 13,026 (248)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total as previously reported 26,140 (377)
Impact of accounting policy harmonization (1,260) (290)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONSOLIDATED 24,880 (667)
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Prior to 29 June 1998, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation
entered into certain transactions with each other in the normal course of
business. These intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the
accompanying financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 42.2 FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
See Note 15 for information on financial investments. The following table
summarizes the Group's financial investments as of 31 December 2000 and 31
December 1999:
Gross Gross
Amortized unrealized unrealized Fair
CHF million cost gains losses value
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31 DECEMBER 2000
Equity securities(1) 1,147 447 6 1,588
Debt securities issued by the Swiss national government and
agencies 34 2 0 36
Debt securities issued by Swiss local governments 46 1 1 46
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and agencies 0 0 0 0
Debt securities issued by foreign governments and official
institutions 4,852 7 3 4,856
Corporate debt securities 1,139 5 1 1,143
Mortgage-backed securities 47 0 0 47
Other debt securities 88 4 0 92
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TOTAL 7,353 466 11 7,808
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31 DECEMBER 1999
Equity securities 1 388 3 14 377
Debt securities issued by the Swiss national government and
agencies 78 3 0 81
Debt securities issued by Swiss local governments 81 3 1 83
Debt securities issued by the U.S. Treasury and agencies 410 0 0 410
Debt securities issued by foreign governments and official
institutions 321 6 1 326
Corporate debt securities 851 24 6 869
Mortgage-backed securities 109 1 1 109
Other debt securities 120 3 0 123
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TOTAL 2,358 43 23 2,378
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(1) The LOCOM value of the equity securities as reported in Note 15 is adjusted
to cost basis for the purpose of fair value calculation.
The following table presents an analysis of the contractual maturities of the
investments in debt securities as of 31 December 2000:
1-5 years 5-10 years Over 10 years
Within 1 year ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
CHF million, except percentages Amount Yield(%) Amount Yield(%) Amount Yield(%) Amount Yield(%)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Swiss national government and agencies 2 6.90 16 5.13 16 6.45 0
Swiss local governments 1 6.11 27 5.19 18 4.43 0
U.S. Treasury and agencies 0 0 0 0
Foreign governments and official institutions 2,451 1.62 1,236 1.80 1,165 0.85 0
Corporate debt securities 16 5.20 917 6.02 206 2.21 0
Mortgage-backed securities 20 6.02 5 6.54 22 14.46 0
Other debt securities 21 6.57 56 4.33 11 3.68 0
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Total amortized cost 2,511 2,257 1,438 0
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TOTAL MARKET VALUE 2,514 2,272 1,434 0
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Proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities available for sale
during the year ended 31 December 2000 and the year ended 31 December 1999 were
CHF 325 million and CHF 1,482 million, respectively. Gross gains of CHF 162
million and gross losses of CHF 1 million were realized in 2000 on those sales,
and gross gains of CHF 180 million and gross losses of CHF 3 million were
realized in 1999.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
CHF million, except where indicated
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.97
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INCOME STATEMENT KEY FIGURES
Interest income 51,745 35,604 37,442 23,669
Interest expense 43,615 29,695 32,424 16,733
Net interest income 8,130 5,909 5,018 6,936
Credit loss recovery / (expense) 130 (956) (951) (1,278)
Net interest income after credit loss expense 8,260 4,953 4,067 5,658
Net fee and commission income 16,703 12,607 12,626 12,234
Net trading income 9,953 7,719 3,313 5,491
Other income 1,486 3,146 2,241 1,497
Operating income 36,402 28,425 22,247 24,880
Operating expenses 26,203 20,532 18,376 18,636
Operating profit before tax 10,199 7,893 3,871 6,244
Restructuring costs 0 0 0 7,000
Tax expense (benefit) 2,320 1,686 904 (105)
Minority interests (87) (54) 5 (16)
Net profit 7,792 6,153 2,972 (667)
Cost / income ratio (%)(2) 72.2 69.9 79.2 71.2
Cost / income ratio before goodwill amortization
(%)(2,3) 70.4 68.7 77.7 70.7
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PER SHARE DATA(CHF)
Basic earnings per share(4,7) 19.33 15.20 7.33 (1.59)
Basic earnings per share before goodwill(3,4,7) 20.99 16.04 8.18
Diluted earnings per share(4,7) 19.04 15.07 7.20 (1.59)
Diluted earnings per share before goodwill(3,4,7) 20.67 15.90 8.03
Dividend payout ratio(%) 31.56 36.18 68.21
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As of 31.12.00 31.12.99(1) 31.12.98(1) 31.12.97
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BALANCE SHEET KEY FIGURES
Total assets 1,087,552 896,556 861,282 1,086,414
Shareholders' equity 44,833 30,608 28,794 30,927
Market capitalization 112,666 92,642 90,720
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OUTSTANDING SHARES (WEIGHTED AVERAGE)(7)
Registered ordinary shares 433,486,003 430,497,026 429,710,128 426,994,240
Own shares to be delivered 2,058,212
Treasury shares (32,514,906) (25,754,544) (24,487,833) (7,724,236)
Shares for basic earnings per share 403,029,309 404,742,482 405,222,295 419,270,004
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BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
Tier 1 (%) 11.7 10.6 9.3 8.3
Total BIS (%) 15.7 14.5 13.2 12.6
Risk-weighted assets 273,290 273,107 303,719 345,904
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TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT (CHF BILLION) 2,469 1,744 1,573
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HEADCOUNT (FULL TIME EQUIVALENTS)(6) 71,076 49,058 48,011
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LONG-TERM RATINGS
Fitch, London AAA AAA AAA
Moody's, New York AA1 Aa1 Aa1
Standard & Poor's, New York AA+ AA+ AA+
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(1) The 1999 and 1998 figures have been restated to reflect retroactive changes
in accounting policy arising from newly applicable International Accounting
Standards and changes in presentation (see Note 1: Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies). (2) Operating expenses/operating income before credit loss
expense. (3) The amortization of goodwill and other purchased intangible assets
are excluded from the calculation. (4) For EPS calculation, see Note 10 to the
Financial Statements. (5) Net profit/average shareholders' equity excluding
dividends. (6) The Group headcount does not include the Klinik Hirslanden AG
headcount of 1,839 and 1,853 for 31 December 2000 and 31 December 1999,
respectively. (7) 1999, 1998 and 1997 share figures are restated for the
two-for-one share split, effective 8 May 2000.
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REPORT OF THE GROUP AUDITORS
[Ernst & Young Logo] [Letter Head]
REPORT OF THE GROUP AUDITORS
to the General Meeting of
UBS AG, ZURICH AND BASEL
Mr. Chairman,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As auditors of the Group, we have audited the Group financial statements (income
statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity, statement of cash
flows and notes) of UBS AG for the year ended 31 December 2000.
These Group financial statements are the responsibility of the Board of
Directors. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these Group financial
statements based on our audit. We confirm that we meet the legal requirements
concerning professional qualification and independence.
Our audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America as well as those promulgated by the profession
in Switzerland, which require that an audit be planned and performed to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the Group financial statements are free from
material misstatement. We have examined on a test basis evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the Group financial statements. We have also assessed
the accounting principles used, significant estimates made and the overall Group
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the Group financial statements give a true and fair view of the
financial position, the results of operations and the cash flows in accordance
with International Accounting Standards (IAS) and comply with the Swiss law.
We recommend that the Group financial statements submitted to you be approved.
BASEL, 5 MARCH 2001 ERNST & YOUNG LTD.
[PERKIN SIGNATURE] [HECKENDORN
SIGNATURE]
Roger K. Perkin Peter Heckendorn
Chartered Accountant lic. oec.
in charge of the in charge of the
audit audit
Enclosures
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE 24 INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
UBS AG (PARENT BANK)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARENT BANK REVIEW 148
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 149
Income Statement 149
Balance Sheet 150
Statement of Appropriation of Retained Earnings 151
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 152
ADDITIONAL INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION 153
Net Trading Income 153
Extraordinary Income and Expenses 153
ADDITIONAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION 154
Value Adjustments and Provisions 154
Statement of Shareholders' Equity 154
Share Capital 154
OFF-BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER INFORMATION 155
Assets Pledged or Assigned as Security for own
Obligations, Assets Subject to Reservation of Title 155
Fiduciary Transactions 155
Due to UBS Pension Plans, Loans to Corporate Bodies /
Related Parties 155
REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS 156
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PARENT BANK REVIEW
PARENT BANK REVIEW
INCOME STATEMENT
UBS AG net profit increased CHF 1,118 million from CHF 6,788 million in 1999
to CHF 7,906 million in 2000.
Income from investments in associates decreased to CHF 896 million in 2000,
from CHF 1,669 million in 1999, mainly due to lower dividends received.
Sundry operating expenses were CHF 614 million, up from CHF 21 million in
1999. This was mainly due to a net write-down of financial investments.
Allowances, provisions and losses were CHF 345 million in 2000, down from CHF
1,815 million in 1999, mainly due to the release of previously established
provisions as credit quality improved as a result of the strong performance of
the Swiss economy in 2000.
Extraordinary income contains CHF 496 million from the sale of former
subsidiaries, down from CHF 2,100 million in 1999, and CHF 15 million from the
sale of tangible fixed assets, down from CHF 417 million in 1999. It also
contains CHF 139 million from the release of provisions.
Extraordinary expenses consist mainly of losses of CHF 20 million from the
sale of tangible fixed assets, compared to losses of CHF 254 million in 1999.
There were no losses from the disposal of investments in associated companies in
2000, compared to losses of CHF 157 million in 1999.
BALANCE SHEET
Total assets declined by CHF 164 billion to CHF 935 billion at 31 December 2000.
This decline is principally due to changes in the accounting treatment of the
securities lending and borrowing business, bringing it closer into line with the
treatment in UBS Group's Financial Statements.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCOME STATEMENT
CHF million % change from
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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Interest and discount income(1) 40,375 24,172 67
Interest and dividend income from financial assets 93 41 127
Interest expense(1) (32,161) (18,148) 77
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Net interest income 8,307 6,065 37
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Credit-related fees and commissions 292 361 (19)
Fee and commission income from securities and investment
business 9,574 7,758 23
Other fee and commission income 492 534 (8)
Fee and commission expense (1,229) (763) 61
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Net fee and commission income 9,129 7,890 16
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Net trading income(1) 7,378 5,593 32
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Net income from disposal of financial assets 785 440 78
Income from investments in associated companies 896 1,669 (46)
Income from real estate holdings 41 30 37
Sundry income from ordinary activities 380 894 (57)
Sundry ordinary expenses (614) (21)
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Other income from ordinary activities 1,488 3,012 (51)
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OPERATING INCOME 26,302 22,560 17
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Personnel expenses 10,292 9,178 12
General and administrative expenses 5,405 5,154 5
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OPERATING EXPENSES 15,697 14,332 10
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OPERATING PROFIT 10,605 8,228 29
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Depreciation and write-offs on fixed assets 1,623 423 284
Allowances, provisions and losses 345 1,815 (81)
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PROFIT BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEMS AND TAXES 8,637 5,990 44
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Extraordinary income 650 2,518 (74)
Extraordinary expenses 20 411 (95)
Tax expense / (benefit) 1,361 1,309 4
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PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 7,906 6,788 16
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(1) The figures for 2000 are not comparable to 1999. See Notes to the Financial
Statements for further details.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BALANCE SHEET
% change from
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 31.12.99
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ASSETS
Liquid assets 2,242 3,975 (44)
Money market paper 61,152 62,154 (2)
Due from banks 243,911 356,858 (32)
Due from customers 175,255 195,464 (10)
Mortgage loans 117,830 123,151 (4)
Trading balances in securities and precious metals 155,342 196,782 (21)
Financial assets 12,133 5,067 139
Investments in associated companies 10,587 6,727 57
Tangible fixed assets 5,949 5,709 4
Accrued income and prepaid expenses 3,239 3,555 (9)
Positive replacement values 141,516 131,730 7
Other assets 6,242 7,923 (21)
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TOTAL ASSETS 935,398 1,099,095 (15)
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Total subordinated assets 805 939 (14)
Total amounts receivable from Group companies 187,724 197,211 (5)
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LIABILITIES
Money market paper issued 36,340 47,931 (24)
Due to banks 228,928 352,775 (35)
Due to customers on savings and deposit accounts 68,069 76,414 (11)
Other amounts due to customers 263,459 341,509 (23)
Medium-term note issues 5,408 5,918 (9)
Bond issues and loans from central mortgage
institutions 42,731 44,254 (3)
Accruals and deferred income 11,230 8,746 28
Negative replacement values 155,059 159,713 (3)
Other liabilities 73,585 7,835 839
Value adjustments and provisions 7,817 18,554 (58)
Share capital 4,444 4,309 3
General statutory reserve 18,047 14,528 24
Reserve for own shares 4,007 3,462 16
Other reserves 8,361 6,356 32
Profit brought forward 7 3 133
Profit for the period 7,906 6,788 16
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 935,398 1,099,095 (15)
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Total subordinated liabilities 15,302 13,362 15
Total liabilities to Group companies 142,263 160,055 (11)
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS
CHF million
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The Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General
Meeting the following appropriation:
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Profit for the financial year 2000 as per the Parent Bank's
Income Statement 7,906
Retained earnings from prior years 7
Release of other reserves 1,764
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Available for appropriation 9,677
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Appropriation to General statutory reserve 165
Distributed partial dividend (1.1.00-30.9.00) 1,764
Appropriation to other reserve 7,748
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Total appropriation 9,677
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The Extraordinary General Meeting on 7 September 2000 accepted a proposal to pay
a partial dividend of CHF 4.50 gross per CHF 10.00 share in respect of the first
three quarters of the reporting year. This payment, after deduction of 35% Swiss
withholding tax, was made on 5 October 2000, to all UBS shareholders on record
on 2 October 2000.
The Board of Directors proposes to repay CHF 1.60 of the par value of each CHF
10.00 share, instead of distributing a final dividend for the remaining months
of the reporting year: October, November and December. This repayment would
reduce the share capital by CHF 682 million and reduce the par amount per share
to CHF 8.40. This proposal would be approved on the explicit condition that the
revised article 622 paragraph 4 of the Swiss Code of Obligations comes into
force. If the proposal is approved and the condition met, the repayment of CHF
1.60 of the par value would be made on 18 July 2001 to those shareholders who
hold UBS shares on 13 July 2001, through their depository banks.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ACCOUNTING AND VALUATION PRINCIPLES
The Parent Bank's accounting and valuation policies are in compliance with Swiss
federal banking law. The accounting and valuation policies are principally the
same as outlined for the Group in Note 1 to the Group Financial Statements.
Major differences between the Swiss federal banking law requirements and
International Accounting Standards are described in Note 40 to the Group
Financial Statements.
In addition, the following principles are applied for the Parent Bank:
TREASURY SHARES
Treasury shares is the term used to describe a company's holdings in its own
equity instruments. In accordance with IAS, treasury shares are presented in the
balance sheet as a deduction from equity. No gain or loss is recognised in the
income statement on the sale, issuance, or cancellation of those shares.
Consideration received is presented in the financial statement as a change in
equity.
Under Swiss federal banking requirements, treasury shares are carried in the
balance sheet as trading balances, financial assets or other liabilities with
gains and losses on the sale, issuance or cancellation, unrealised losses on
treasury shares, and unrealised gains on treasury shares included in trading
balances and other liabilities reflected in the income statement.
SECURITIES BORROWING AND LENDING
At 31 December 1999, securities received or delivered were recognised in the
balance sheet together with any collateral in respect of those securities for
which control was transferred. At 31 December 2000, securities borrowed and lent
that are collateralized by cash are included in the balance sheet at amounts
equal to the collateral advanced or received. Non-cash collateral is not
reflected in the balance sheet.
INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATED COMPANIES
Investments in associated companies are equity interests which are held on a
long-term basis for the purpose of the Parent Bank's business activities. They
are carried at a value no higher than their cost price.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Bank buildings and other real estate are carried at cost less depreciation at a
rate which takes account of the economic and business situation and which is
permissible for tax purposes. Depreciation of computer and telecommunication
equipment, as well as other equipment, fixtures and fittings is recognised on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. The
useful lives of Property and Equipment are summarised in Note 1 to the Group
Financial Statements.
INTEREST AND DIVIDEND INCOME ON TRADING ASSETS
In 1999, interest and dividend income and expense on trading assets and
liabilities were included in Net trading income. In order to improve
comparability with the main competitors, interest and dividend income and
expense on trading assets and liabilities are now included in Interest income
and interest expense respectively.
EXTRAORDINARY INCOME AND EXPENSES
Certain items of income and expense appear as extraordinary within the Parent
Bank Financial Statements, whereas in the Group Financial Statements they are
considered to be operating income or expenses and appear within the appropriate
income or expense category. These are separately identified below.
TAXATION
Deferred Tax Assets, except those relating to Restructuring Provisions, and
Deferred Tax Liabilities, except for a few immaterial exceptions, are not
recognised in the Parent Bank Financial Statements as it is not required by
Swiss federal banking law to do so.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ADDITIONAL INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION
NET TRADING INCOME
CHF million
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31.12.00 31.12.99
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Foreign exchange and bank notes 1,151 717
Bonds and other interest rate instruments 88 1,816
Equities 6,117 3,089
Precious metals and commodities 22 (29)
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Total 7,378 5,593
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EXTRAORDINARY INCOME AND EXPENSES
Extraordinary income contains CHF 496 million (1999: CHF 2,100 million) from the
sale of subsidiaries, CHF 15 million (1999: CHF 417 million) from the sale of
tangible fixed assets and CHF 139 million from the release of provisions no
longer operationally necessary.
Extraordinary expenses consist mainly of losses of CHF 20 million (1999: CHF
254 million) from the sale of tangible fixed assets. There were no losses from
the disposal of investments in associated companies in 2000 (1999: CHF 157
million).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ADDITIONAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
VALUE ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS
Provisions Recoveries,
applied in doubtful
accordance interest, New Provisions
with their currency provisions released and
Balance at specified translation charged credited BALANCE AT
CHF million 31.12.99 purpose differences to income to income 31.12.00
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Default risks (credit and
country risk) 12,929 (2,890) 489 0 (139) 10,389
Other business risks(1) 3,267 (1,211) 404 473 0 2,933
Capital and income taxes 1,153 (421) (8) 1,330 0 2,054
Other provisions 2,380 (659) (344) 196 0 1,573
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TOTAL ALLOWANCE FOR GENERAL
CREDIT LOSSES AND OTHER
PROVISIONS 19,729 (5,181) 541 1,999 (139) 16,949
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Allowances deducted from assets 1,175 9,132
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TOTAL PROVISIONS AS PER BALANCE
SHEET 18,554 7,817
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(1) Provisions for litigation, settlement and other business risks.
STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 CHANGE %
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital at the beginning of the year 4,309 4,300 9 0
General statutory reserve 14,528 14,295 233 2
Reserves for own shares 3,462 490 2,972 607
Other reserves 6,356 10,806 (4,450) (41)
Retained earnings 6,791 653 6,138 940
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Total shareholders' equity at the beginning of the
period (before distribution of profit) 35,446 30,544 4,902 16
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Capital increase 135 9 126
Increase in General statutory reserve 215 190 25 13
Premium 3,304 45 3,259
Other allocations (1) (1,979) (38) (1,941)
Prior-year dividend (2,255) (2,092) (163) 8
Profit for the period 7,906 6,788 1,118 16
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AT THE END OF THE YEAR
(BEFORE DISTRIBUTION OF PROFIT) 42,772 35,446 7,326 21
of which:
Share capital 4,444 4,309 135 3
General statutory reserve 18,047 14,528 3,519 24
Reserves for own shares 4,007 3,462 545 16
Other reserves 8,361 6,356 2,005 32
Retained earnings 7,913 6,791 1,122 17
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(1) Includes distributed partial dividend (1.1.-30.9.2000).
SHARE CAPITAL
Par value Ranking for dividends
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NO. OF SHARES CAPITAL IN CHF NO. OF SHARES CAPITAL IN CHF
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Issued and paid up 444,379,729 4,443,797,290 444,379,729 4,443,797,290
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Conditional share capital 16,571,341 165,713,410
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
OFF-BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER INFORMATION
ASSETS PLEDGED OR ASSIGNED AS SECURITY FOR OWN OBLIGATIONS, ASSETS SUBJECT TO
RESERVATION OF TITLE
31.12.00 31.12.99 Change in %
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BOOK EFFECTIVE BOOK EFFECTIVE BOOK EFFECTIVE
CHF MILLION VALUE LIABILITY VALUE LIABILITY VALUE LIABILITY
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Money market paper 28,355 0 35,475 702 (20)
Mortgage loans 1,565 1,066 1,869 1,325 (16) (20)
Securities 40,649 24,721 3,722 188 992
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TOTAL 70,569 25,787 41,066 2,215 72
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Assets are pledged as collateral for securities borrowing and repo transactions,
for collateralized credit lines with central banks, loans from mortgage
institutions and security deposits relating to stock exchange membership.
FIDUCIARY TRANSACTIONS
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 CHANGE %
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Deposits
with other banks 50,274 47,802 2,472 5
with Group banks 682 759 (77) (10)
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Loans and other financial transactions 403 415 (12) (3)
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TOTAL 51,359 48,976 2,383 5
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DUE TO UBS PENSION PLANS, LOANS TO CORPORATE BODIES/RELATED PARTIES
CHF MILLION 31.12.00 31.12.99 CHANGE %
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Due to UBS pension plans (including securities borrowed)
and UBS securities held by pension plans 4,644 6,785 (2,141) (32)
Loans to directors, senior executives and auditing
bodies(1) 61 (61) (100)
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(1) Loans to directors, senior executives and auditing bodies are loans to
members of the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board, the Group Managing
Board and the Group's official auditors under Swiss company law. This also
includes loans to companies which are controlled by these natural or legal
persons.
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REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS
[ERNST & YOUNG LOGO] [LETTER HEAD]
REPORT OF THE STATUTORY AUDITORS
to the General Meeting of
UBS AG, ZURICH AND BASEL
Mr. Chairman,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As statutory auditors, we have audited the accounting records and the financial
statements (income statement, balance sheet and notes) of UBS AG for the year
ended 31 December 2000.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Board of Directors. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audit. We confirm that we meet the legal requirements concerning
professional qualification and independence.
Our audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards promulgated by the
Swiss profession, which require that an audit be planned and performed to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from
material misstatement. We have examined on a test basis evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. We have also assessed the
accounting principles used, significant estimates made and the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the accounting records and financial statements and the proposed
appropriation of available earnings comply with the Swiss law and the company's
articles of incorporation.
We recommend that the financial statements submitted to you be approved.
BASEL, 5 MARCH 2001 ERNST & YOUNG LTD.
[PERKIN SIGNATURE] [HECKENDORN
SIGNATURE]
Roger K. Perkin Peter Heckendorn
Chartered Accountant lic. oec.
in charge of the in charge of the
audit audit
Enclosures
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INFORMATION FOR
SHAREHOLDERS
INFORMATION FOR
SHAREHOLDERS
UBS REGISTERED SHARES (PAR VALUE CHF 10),
ISIN NUMBER CH0010740741, CUSIP NUMBER H8920G155
TICKER SYMBOLS
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STOCK EXCHANGE LISTINGS BLOOMBERG REUTERS TELEKURS
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SWX (Swiss exchange) UBSN SW UBSZn.S UBSN, 004
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NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) UBS US UBS.N UBS, 65
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Tokyo 8657 JP UBS.T N16631, 106
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FINANCIAL CALENDAR
Annual General Meeting Thursday, 26 April 2001
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Publication of first quarter 2001 results Tuesday, 15 May 2001
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Publication of second quarter 2001 results Tuesday, 14 August 2001
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Publication of third quarter 2001 results Tuesday, 13 November 2001
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT CHANGE OF ADDRESS
UBS AG UBS AG
Investor Relations G41B Shareholder Services GUMV
P.O. Box P.O. Box
CH-8098 Zurich CH-8098 Zurich
Phone +41-1-234 41 00 Phone +41-1-235 62 02
Fax +41-1-234 34 15 Fax +41-1-235 31 54
E-Mail SH-investorrelations@ubs.com E-Mail SH-shareholder-services@ubs.com
www.ubs.com/investor-relations
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This communication contains statements that constitute "forward-looking
statements", including, without limitation, statements relating to the
implementation of strategic initiatives, including the implementation of the new
European wealth management strategy and the implementation of a new business
model for UBS Capital, and other statements relating to our future business
development and economic performance.
While these forward-looking statements represent our judgments and future
expectations concerning the development of our business, a number of risks,
uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and
results to differ materially from our expectations.
These factors include, but are not limited to, (1) general market,
macro-economic, governmental and regulatory trends, (2) movements in local and
international securities markets, currency exchange rates and interest rates,
(3) competitive pressures, (4) technological developments, (5) changes in the
financial position or credit-worthiness of our customers, obligors and
counterparties, (6) legislative developments and (7) other key factors that we
have indicated could adversely affect our business and financial performance
which are contained in our past and future filings and reports, including those
with the SEC.
More detailed information about those factors is set forth in documents
furnished by UBS and filings made by UBS with the SEC. UBS is not under any
obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligations to) update or alter
its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future
events, or otherwise.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
UBS AG, Investor Relations G41B, P.O. Box, CH-8098 Zurich
Phone: +41-1-234 41 00, Fax: +41-1-234 34 15
E-mail: SH-investorrelations@ubs.com, Internet: www.ubs.com/investor-relations
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
UBS AG, Shareholder Services GUMV, P.O. Box, CH-8098 Zurich
Phone: +41-1-235 6202, Fax: +41-1-235 31 54
E-mail: SH-shareholder-services@ubs.com
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Content: UBS AG, Investor Relations and Corporate Control and Accounting.
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LEGAL ADVISORS TO UBS AG
As to U.S. federal and New As to Delaware law: As to Swiss law: As to Swiss tax law:
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As to U.S. federal and New York law:
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