Credit Suisse Group announces second quarter 2021 financial results

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Credit Suisse Group announces second quarter 2021 financial results

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 LR

Zurich
29.07.2021

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Highlights for the second quarter 2021

Resilient financial performance despite more conservative risk appetite and weaker environment for transactions vs 2Q20

Reported net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 253 mn and reported pre-tax income of CHF 813 mn. Adjusted pre-tax income, excluding significant items and Archegos*, of CHF 1.3 bn, 11% lower than 2Q20
Adjusted net revenues, excluding significant items and Archegos*, down 14% year on year as higher AM revenues and stable SUB revenues, were offset by lower APAC, IWM and IB revenues
Adjusted operating expenses, excluding significant items and Archegos*, down 6% year on year, mainly driven by lower variable compensation
Comprehensive focus on enhanced risk approach implemented in 2Q21 following the Archegos and supply chain finance funds (SCFF) matters and substantial reduction in RWA and leverage exposure in the Investment Bank by USD 20 bn and USD 41 bn, respectively, compared to end of 1Q21 levels
Additional pre-tax losses of USD 653 mn (CHF 594 mn) relating to Archegos; publication of an independent external investigation report commissioned by the Board of Directors (see separate media release)
Focus on returning cash to investors in the SCFF with investors receiving a total of approximately USD 5.9 bn following the upcoming fourth payment of liquidation proceeds planned for the first half of August 2021

Strong capital position and higher Assets under Management (AuM)

Strong capital base, with CET1 ratio at 13.7%, benefitting from Mandatory Convertible Notes (MCN) issuance, the impact from the Allfunds Group IPO combined with the reduction in our investment to less than 10%, a proactive reduction in RWA in the IB and the removal of the temporary RWA add-on related to Archegos; Tier 1 leverage ratio has risen to 6.0%; CET1 leverage ratio stands at 4.2%
Joint Board of Directors and Executive Board long-term vision and mid-term plan expected to be finalized by the end of the year
Record Group Assets under Management (AuM) of over CHF 1.6 trn at the end of 2Q21; net asset outflows of CHF 4.7 bn with net new assets in SUB and AM more than offset by net asset outflows in APAC, mainly driven by proactive de-risking, and a small net asset outflow in IWM
Record Wealth Management AuM at CHF 853 bn, supporting recurring commissions and fees’ growth of 19% year on year; client business volumes at higher levels

* Refers to adjusted results, adjusted results excluding significant items, and adjusted results excluding significant items and Archegos, as applicable. Results excluding certain items included in our reported results are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation to the most directly comparable US GAAP measures, see the Appendix of this Media Release.

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Credit Suisse

Credit Suisse is one of the world's leading financial services providers. Our strategy builds on Credit Suisse's core strengths: its position as a leading wealth manager, its specialist investment banking capabilities and its strong presence in our home market of Switzerland. We seek to follow a balanced approach to wealth management, aiming to capitalize on both the large pool of wealth within mature markets as well as the significant growth in wealth in Asia Pacific and other emerging markets, while also serving key developed markets with an emphasis on Switzerland. Credit Suisse employs approximately 49,090 people. The registered shares (CSGN) of Credit Suisse Group AG, are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com

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the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets;
market volatility and interest rate fluctuations and developments affecting interest rate levels, including the persistence of a low or negative interest rate environment;
the strength of the global economy in general and the strength of the economies of the countries in which we conduct our operations, in particular the risk of negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and financial markets and the risk of continued slow economic recovery or downturn in the EU, the US or other developed countries or in emerging markets in 2021 and beyond;
the emergence of widespread health emergencies, infectious diseases or pandemics, such as COVID-19, and the actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to contain the outbreak or to counter its impact;
potential risks and uncertainties relating to the severity of impacts from COVID-19 and the duration of the pandemic, including potential material adverse effects on our business, financial condition and results of operations;
the direct and indirect impacts of deterioration or slow recovery in residential and commercial real estate markets;
adverse rating actions by credit rating agencies in respect of us, sovereign issuers, structured credit products or other credit-related exposures;
the ability to achieve our strategic goals, including those related to our targets, ambitions and financial goals;
the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us and the adequacy of our allowance for credit losses;
the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, trade and tax policies;
the effects of currency fluctuations, including the related impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations due to moves in foreign exchange rates;
political, social and environmental developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity and climate change;
the ability to appropriately address social, environmental and sustainability concerns that may arise from our business activities;
the effects of, and the uncertainty arising from, the UK’s withdrawal from the EU;
the possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct our operations;
operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to implement procedures properly;
the risk of cyber attacks, information or security breaches or technology failures on our reputation, business or operations, the risk of which is increased while large portions of our employees work remotely;
the adverse resolution of litigation, regulatory proceedings and other contingencies;
actions taken by regulators with respect to our business and practices and possible resulting changes to our business organization, practices and policies in countries in which we conduct our operations;
the effects of changes in laws, regulations or accounting or tax standards, policies or practices in countries in which we conduct our operations;
the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and other interbank offered rates and the transition to alternative reference rates;
the potential effects of changes in our legal entity structure;
competition or changes in our competitive position in geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations;
the ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel;
the ability to maintain our reputation and promote our brand;
the ability to increase market share and control expenses;
technological changes instituted by us, our counterparties or competitors;
the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users;
acquisitions, including the ability to integrate acquired businesses successfully, and divestitures, including the ability to sell non-core assets; and
other unforeseen or unexpected events and our success at managing these and the risks involved in the foregoing.

We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. When evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, including the information set forth in “Risk factors” in I – Information on the company in our Annual Report 2020 and in “Risk factor” in I – Credit Suisse results – Credit Suisse in our 1Q21 Financial Report.

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