Mutual Funds Press Release

Press Release

Credit Suisse Group reports net income of
CHF 3.2 billion for the second quarter of 2007

Current share buyback program of CHF 8 billion expected to be completed during 2008, ahead of plan.

In the second quarter of 2007, diluted earnings per share improved to CHF 2.82 from CHF 1.86 in the same period a year earlier, and the return on equity was 29.7% compared to 21.6%.

For the first half of 2007, net income was CHF 5.9 billion. Diluted earnings per share improved to CHF 5.24 from CHF 4.07 in the same period a year earlier, and the return on equity was 27.4% compared to 23.1%.

Net new assets in the second quarter of 2007 were CHF 13.3 billion in Wealth Management and CHF 20.4 billion in Asset Management.

Credit Suisse Group today announced net income of CHF 3,189 million for the second quarter of 2007. Income from continuing operations increased 70% from the same period a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were CHF 2.82, up from CHF 1.86 in the same period a year earlier.

Commenting on the quarter, Brady W. Dougan, Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Group, said: "The record operating results for the second quarter continue to build on the strong earnings momentum we have established over the past year. Revenues rose from both the previous quarter and a year earlier and benefited from our client-focused business model. Our focus on efficiency led to improved operating leverage, even as we continue to invest in the growth of our business."

He added: "I am particularly pleased with our performance given the fact that we had more challenging conditions in some markets, which we expect to continue. However, I am very optimistic about the long-term growth prospects for Credit Suisse, and I believe that our client-focused, integrated business model and disciplined risk-taking will enable us to deliver superior value to shareholders through market cycles."

Investment Banking
The Investment Banking segment reported record income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 2,502 million for the second quarter of 2007, up 94% compared to the second quarter of 2006. Net revenues increased 70% to record levels, with substantial increases in all major business areas. Provisions for credit losses decreased compared to the second quarter of 2006. Total operating expenses increased 60%. Excluding the impact in the second quarter of 2006 of credits from insurance settlements for litigation and related costs, total operating expenses rose 39% in the second quarter of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006, due primarily to higher compensation expenses, reflecting higher revenues, and higher other operating expenses. Investment Banking continued to reduce its non-compensation costs. General and administrative expenses were down 14% in the second quarter of 2007 compared to the second quarter of 2006, excluding the impact of the credits from insurance settlements. This decline reflected a lower fixed cost run-rate despite increased business activity. The compensation/revenue ratio was 51.5% in the second quarter of 2007 compared to 53.5% in the second quarter of 2006. The pre-tax income margin rose to 33.2% in the quarter from 29.0% in the second quarter of 2006.

Private Banking
The Private Banking segment, which is comprised of the Wealth Management and Corporate & Retail Banking businesses, reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,381 million for the second quarter of 2007, up 23% compared to the second quarter of 2006.

The Wealth Management business reported record income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,001 million for the second quarter of 2007, up 28% compared to the second quarter of 2006. Net revenues rose 17%, driven by strong improvements in recurring revenues, mainly due to higher asset-based commissions and fees, particularly from managed assets, as well as an increase in transaction-based revenues. The 10% increase in total operating expenses during the quarter was primarily attributable to higher compensation and benefits related to the ongoing strategic investment in the global franchise and higher performance-related compensation in line with improved results. The pre-tax income margin was 42.0% in the second quarter of 2007, compared to 38.3% in the second quarter of 2006.

The Corporate & Retail Banking business reported a 10% rise in income from continuing operations before taxes to CHF 380 million for the second quarter of 2007 compared to the second quarter of 2006. Net revenues rose 10%. The 14% increase in total operating expenses compared to the second quarter of 2006 reflected an increase in compensation and benefits as well as higher other operating expenses. Provisions for credit losses reflected net releases of CHF 28 million, mainly due to the resolution of a single exposure. The pre-tax income margin was 39.2% in the second quarter of 2007, compared to 39.1% in the second quarter of 2006.

Asset Management
The Asset Management segment reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 299 million for the second quarter of 2007, an increase of CHF 272 million compared to the second quarter of 2006. Net revenues increased 26% compared to the second quarter of 2006, driven by asset management and administrative revenues as well as by increased private equity and other investment-related gains. Total operating expenses were down 15% from the second quarter of 2006. The second quarter of 2006 included costs of CHF 152 million associated with the realignment of the Asset Management business, particularly in the US. The pre-tax income margin was 35.1% in the second quarter of 2007. As of June 30, 2007, assets under management totaled CHF 749.6 billion, an increase of 5.8% from March 31, 2007.

Net New Assets
The Wealth Management business generated net new assets of CHF 13.3 billion in the second quarter of 2007, representing an annualized quarterly growth rate of 6.5%. This was driven by particularly strong inflows from Europe and the Americas. The Asset Management business reported strong net new assets of CHF 20.4 billion in the second quarter of 2007, mainly reflecting inflows from money market assets, alternative investments and balanced assets. Credit Suisse's total assets under management were CHF 1,629.0 billion as of June 30, 2007, an increase of 5.0% from March 31, 2007.

First-half 2007 results
Credit Suisse Group posted net income of CHF 5,918 million in the first half of 2007. Income from continuing operations increased 40% from the same period a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share improved to CHF 5.24 in the first half of 2007 from CHF 4.07 in the same period of 2006, and the return on equity amounted to 27.4% in the first half of 2007, up from 23.1% in the first half of 2006.

Acceleration of current share buyback program
As part of its current share buyback program of up to CHF 8 billion, which was launched on May 9, 2007, Credit Suisse Group bought back CHF 2.5 billion by the end of July. It plans to repurchase a further CHF 2.5 billion by the end of 2007 and expects to complete the program during 2008, well ahead of the 2010 target.