Prepared and filed by St Ives Burrups

 

FORM 6-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Dated August 5, 2003

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August 5, 2003

Commission File Number 001-15244

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

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


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Media Relations

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP DOUBLES NET PROFIT IN THE
SECOND QUARTER 2003 TO CHF 1.3 BILLION AND
REPORTS NET PROFIT OF CHF 2.0 BILLION FOR THE
FIRST HALF 2003
 
Both Business Units Report
Significantly Improved Results
                   
Financial Highlights                  

in CHF million 2Q2003   1Q2003   Change in %   6 months   Change in %
          vs 1Q2003   2003   vs 6m 2002

Operating income 7,549   7,024   7   14,573   -9

Operating expenses 5,071   5,020   1   10,091   -23

Net profit 1,346   652   106   1,998   n/a

Return on equity in % 18.5   9.2   101   13.8   n/a

Earnings per share (in CHF) 1.09   0.53   106   1.62   n/a

n/a: not applicable                  
 

Zurich, August 5, 2003 Credit Suisse Group today announced a net profit of CHF 1.3 billion for the second quarter of 2003 and a net profit of CHF 2.0 billion for the first half of 2003. Net profit for the second quarter of 2003 was more than double that of the first quarter of 2003. Credit Suisse First Boston achieved solid results in the second quarter of 2003, driven by strong performance in the Institutional Securities segment. At Credit Suisse Financial Services, both Private Banking and Corporate & Retail Banking increased their operating income substantially, while Winterthur’s results continued to improve in the second quarter of 2003, with reduced administration costs in both insurance segments.

 

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Oswald J. Grübel, Co-CEO of Credit Suisse Group and Chief Executive Officer of
Credit Suisse Financial Services, stated, "The doubling of the Group’s net profit in the second quarter of 2003 demonstrates the underlying strength of our businesses. I am pleased that all segments of Credit Suisse Financial Services again reported stronger results compared with the first quarter of 2003, reflecting healthier operating income and the success of our efficiency measures."

John J. Mack, Co-CEO of Credit Suisse Group and Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse First Boston, said, "Credit Suisse First Boston’s results firmly underscore its top-line momentum in the second quarter of 2003 and the strength of its franchise. Although many markets remain challenging, we are both confident that the Group will continue to make progress towards its goal of achieving sound profitability in 2003.”

Group Results: Second Quarter of 2003
Credit Suisse Group reported a net profit of CHF 1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2003. The second quarter 2003 net profit increased CHF 694 million compared with the first quarter of 2003 and represents a strong improvement compared with the net loss of CHF 579 million in the second quarter of 2002. The Group’s operating income was CHF 7.5 billion in the second quarter of 2003, up 7% on the first quarter of 2003 and down slightly compared with the second quarter of 2002. The Group’s operating expenses increased 1% compared with the first quarter of 2003 to CHF 5.1 billion – mainly reflecting increased incentive compensation accruals due to improved performance – but were down 23% compared with the second quarter of 2002. The Group’s valuation adjustments, provisions and losses were CHF 131 million in the second quarter of 2003, down 44% or CHF 102 million compared with the first quarter of 2003 and down 77% or CHF 431 million compared with the second quarter of 2002, due predominantly to lower valuations, provisions and losses at Credit Suisse First Boston, reflecting an improved credit environment and recoveries. Earnings per share for the second quarter of 2003 were CHF 1.09, compared with CHF 0.53 for the first quarter of 2003. The Group’s return on equity was 18.5% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 9.2% for the first quarter of 2003.

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Credit Suisse Group continued to strengthen its capital base during the second quarter of 2003, due primarily to earnings generation, managed balance sheet growth and the sale of non-core businesses (Pershing). The Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio was 11.1% as of June 30, 2003, an increase from 10.0% as of March 31, 2003. In cooperation with the Swiss Federal Banking Commission, the capital treatment of the Group’s investment in Winterthur is being refined; this will have an effect on the consolidated BIS capital calculations. The capital charge for the Winterthur Group investment will no longer be reflected as an addition to risk-weighted assets but as a reduction to regulatory capital. Subsequent to final regulatory approval, the revised methodology is expected to be applied as of the period ended September 30, 2003. If this methodology was applied retroactively, the Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio would be 10.3% as of June 30, 2003, compared with 9.3% as of March 31, 2003.

Winterthur’s announced divestitures of Churchill in the UK, Winterthur Italy and Republic in the US are expected to further improve the Group’s capital base upon completion in the second half of 2003. The synthetic securitization of prime Swiss residential mortgages of approximately CHF 3.0 billion, originated by the Corporate & Retail Banking segment, is also expected to have a positive effect on the Group’s capital position in the second half of 2003.

Group Results: First Half of 2003
The Group reported a net profit of CHF 2.0 billion for the first half of 2003, compared with a net loss of CHF 211 million for the first half of 2002. The Group’s operating income was CHF 14.6 billion for the first six months of 2003, down 9% compared with the first half of 2002, while the Group’s first half 2003 operating expenses decreased 23% to CHF 10.1 billion over the same period in 2002.

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Credit Suisse Financial Services

CSFS Business Unit Result                  

in CHF million 2Q2003   1Q2003   Change in %   6 months   Change in %
          vs 1Q2003   2003   vs 6m 2002

Operating income 3,435   3,393   1   6,828   13

Operating expenses 2,100   2,148   -2   4,248   -8

Business unit result 808   666   21   1,474   400

Net profit 829   684   21   1,513   418

Credit Suisse Financial Services reported improved results across all of its segments in the second quarter of 2003. The business unit recorded a net profit of CHF 829 million for the second quarter of 2003, up CHF 145 million compared with the first quarter of 2003 and up CHF 1.1 billion compared with the second quarter of 2002. Taking account of statistical rather than actual credit provisions, Credit Suisse Financial Services reported a business unit profit of CHF 808 million in the second quarter of 2003, corresponding to an increase of CHF 142 million compared with the first quarter of 2003 and of CHF 1.1 billion compared with the second quarter of 2002. Second quarter 2003 operating income of CHF 3.4 billion increased 1% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and was up 26% compared with the second quarter of 2002, while operating expenses were down 2% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and down 12% versus the second quarter of 2002.

CSFS Segment Results                  

in CHF million 2Q2003   1Q2003   Change in %   6 months   Change in %
          vs 1Q2003   2003   vs 6m 2002

Private Banking 469   371   26   840   -22

Corporate & Retail Banking 157   124   27   281   9

Life & Pensions 117   111   5   228   n/a

Insurance 102   92   11   194   n/a

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Private Banking reported a segment profit of CHF 469 million in the second quarter of 2003, up 26% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and in line with the strong second quarter of 2002. Operating income increased 9% compared with the first quarter of 2003 – driven mainly by higher transaction-based income – but declined 8% compared with the second quarter of 2002, due mainly to a lower asset base. Operating expenses increased CHF 22 million, or 3%, to CHF 793 million compared with the first quarter of 2003, as the reduction in base salary costs in line with headcount development was exceeded by higher performance-related compensation accruals and charges for headcount reductions. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating expenses decreased CHF 89 million, or 10%, reflecting ongoing efficiency measures. The cost/income ratio improved for the third consecutive quarter, declining 4.6 percentage points to 58.6% from the first quarter. The gross margin increased to 120.4 bp in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 113.8 bp in the first quarter of 2003 and 120.1 bp in the second quarter of 2002.

Corporate & Retail Banking reported a segment profit of CHF 157 million in the second quarter of 2003, up 27% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and up 41% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Operating income rose 7% compared with the first quarter of 2003 to CHF 784 million, due mainly to realized gains from the recovery portfolio within other ordinary income, and higher interest and trading income, but was practically unchanged compared with the second quarter of 2002. Second quarter 2003 operating expenses rose by CHF 11 million, or 2%, compared with the first quarter of 2003, to CHF 484 million, due to higher personnel expenses. A reduction in base salary costs in line with headcount development was exceeded by higher performance-related compensation accruals and charges for headcount reductions. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating expenses decreased CHF 68 million, or 12%, due to ongoing efficiency measures. The cost/income ratio improved further in the second quarter of 2003 to 64.8%, compared with 67.4% in the first quarter of 2003 and 72.5% in the second quarter of 2002. The return on average allocated capital increased compared with the first quarter of 2003 from 10.7% to 13.3%.

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Life & Pensions reported a segment profit of CHF 228 million in the first half of 2003, compared with a segment loss of CHF 412 million in the first half of 2002. This result was driven primarily by a significant improvement in investment performance as well as a reduction in administration costs. In the second quarter of 2003, the segment profit increased by CHF 6 million, or 5%, to CHF 117 million, compared with the first quarter of 2003. In the first half of 2003, gross premiums written declined 3%, or CHF 293 million, to CHF 10.0 billion, compared with the first half of 2002. Adjusted for acquisitions, divestitures and exchange rate impacts, the volume of gross premiums written decreased 1% compared with the first half of 2002. Administration costs decreased 17% to CHF 599 million in the first half of 2003, and the expense ratio improved by 0.6 percentage points to 8.4%, compared with the first half of 2002. Investment income increased CHF 1.7 billion to CHF 2.5 billion in the first half of 2003 compared with the first half of 2002, due primarily to a significant decrease in impairments and realized losses on equity investments.

Insurance reported a segment profit of CHF 194 million in the first half of 2003, compared with a segment loss of CHF 637 million in the first half of 2002. This recovery was driven primarily by a significant improvement in the Insurance segment’s underwriting results due to the implementation of broad-based tariff increases, a continued strict underwriting policy, a significant improvement in investment performance and reduced administration costs. In the second quarter of 2003, the segment profit increased by CHF 10 million, or 11%, to CHF 102 million, compared with the first quarter of 2003. For the first half of 2003, net premiums earned rose 4% compared with the first half of 2002, to CHF 8.1 billion, and – adjusted for acquisitions, divestitures and exchange rate impacts – were up 10%. The Insurance segment reported an improvement in net investment income from a loss of CHF 179 million in the first half of 2002 to income of CHF 604 million in the first half of 2003, due primarily to a significant decrease in impairments and realized losses on equity investments.

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Credit Suisse First Boston

CSFB Business Unit Result                  

in USD million 2Q2003   1Q2003   Change in %   6 months   Change in %
          vs 1Q2003   2003   vs 6m 2002

Operating income 3,187   2,920   9   6,107   -10

Operating expenses 2,328   2,169   7   4,497   -14

Net profit 296   161   84   457   n/a

Credit Suisse First Boston’s results are reported and discussed below on a US dollar basis.

At Credit Suisse First Boston, increased operating income and continued cost control were the primary factors driving the improved performance compared with the first quarter of 2003. The business unit reported a net profit of USD 296 million (CHF 395 million) in the second quarter of 2003, compared with a net profit of USD 161 million (CHF 221 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and a net profit of USD 61 million (CHF 101 million) in the second quarter of 2002. Excluding the amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill net of tax, net operating profit increased 46% to USD 426 million (CHF 570 million) compared with the first quarter of 2003 and was up 86% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Excluding Pershing, which was sold to The Bank of New York effective May 1, 2003, net operating profit increased 55% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and 105% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Operating income increased 9% from the first quarter of 2003 to USD 3.2 billion (CHF 4.2 billion), mainly reflecting broad performance improvements across products and geographies and continued tight expense controls. Operating expenses rose 7% compared with the first quarter of 2003 – due mainly to increased incentive compensation accruals linked to improved performance – but declined 12% compared with the second quarter of 2002, reflecting headcount reductions and cost containment efforts. For the second quarter of 2003, Credit Suisse First Boston reported an 18.5% operating return on average allocated capital and an 18.3% operating pre-tax margin, compared with an operating return on average allocated capital of 12.4% and an operating pre-tax margin of 13.2% in the first quarter of 2003.

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CSFB Segment Results                  

in USD million 2Q2003   1Q2003   Change in %   6 months   Change in %
          vs 1Q2003   2003   vs 6m 2002

Institutional Securities 470   348   35   818   59

CSFB Financial Services 38   37   3   75   -47

Institutional Securities reported a segment profit of USD 470 million (CHF 628 million) for the second quarter of 2003, compared with USD 348 million (CHF 476 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and USD 296 million (CHF 477 million) in the second quarter of 2002. Operating income increased 10% to USD 2.9 billion (CHF 3.8 billion) from the first quarter of 2003, with the Fixed Income division continuing to report strong results – comparable to first quarter levels – led by leveraged finance and mortgages, where Credit Suisse First Boston ranked number one in global high yield new issues and global commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. Revenue increased compared with the first quarter of 2003 in both the Equity and Investment Banking divisions. Operating income in the second quarter of 2003 decreased 2% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Expense trends for the segment were consistent with those of Credit Suisse First Boston overall.

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CSFB Financial Services reported a segment profit of USD 38 million (CHF 50 million) for the second quarter of 2003, up 3% compared with the first quarter of 2003 but down 46% compared with the second quarter of 2002, primarily reflecting the sale of Pershing. Operating income of USD 299 million (CHF 397 million) for the second quarter of 2003 was down 2% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and 46% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Excluding Pershing (whose 2003 net results are shown in operating income net of expenses), operating income increased 3% compared with the first quarter of 2003, due mainly to improved results at Credit Suisse Asset Management, and declined 13% compared with the second quarter of 2002, due mainly to lower results at Private Client Services. In the second quarter of 2003, operating expenses increased 5% compared with the first quarter of 2003 but were down 42% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Excluding Pershing, operating expenses in the second quarter of 2003 were down 5% compared with the second quarter of 2002.

Net New Assets
Credit Suisse Group recorded a net asset inflow of CHF 2.3 billion in the second quarter of 2003, compared with a net asset outflow of CHF 3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2003. The Group’s total assets under management were CHF 1,234.2 billion as of June 30, 2003. This corresponds to an increase of 6.4% compared with March 31, 2003, primarily reflecting the recent improvements in the markets. Credit Suisse Financial Services reported net new assets of CHF 4.8 billion in the second quarter of 2003, with net inflows of CHF 3.8 billion at Private Banking, CHF 0.5 billion at Corporate & Retail Banking and CHF 0.5 billion at Life & Pensions. Credit Suisse First Boston reported a net asset outflow of CHF 2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2003, as CHF 1.0 billion of net new assets at Institutional Securities was offset by net outflows of CHF 3.5 billion from CSFB Financial Services (CHF 1.7 billion from Credit Suisse Asset Management and CHF 1.8 billion from Private Client Services).

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Net New Assets and Assets under Management (AuM) in the second quarter of 2003

in CHF billion Net New Assets   Total AuM   Change in AuM in
          % vs 31.03.03

Private Banking 3.8   493.8   8.1
Corporate & Retail Banking 0.5   66.8   4.2
Life & Pensions 0.5   117.0   4.7
Insurance n/a   32.6   5.2

Credit Suisse Financial Services 4.8   710.2   7.0

Institutional Securities 1.0   31.0   0.6
CSFB Financial Services -3.5   493.0   5.8

Credit Suisse First Boston -2.5   524.0   5.5

Credit Suisse Group 2.3   1,234.2   6.4

Outlook
Given the current business environment, Credit Suisse Group expects continued sound profitability for 2003, although many of the Group’s markets remain challenging. The Group anticipates that operating income will remain strong in the banking industry – albeit with a seasonally lower third quarter in Private Banking – and expects improved technical results in the insurance segments going forward. Life & Pensions and Credit Suisse First Boston remain exposed to the volatility of the capital markets. A strong client focus, further improvements in efficiency and revenue growth remain the key priorities across the Group.

Enquiries

Credit Suisse Group, Media Relations         Telephone +41 1 333 8844

Credit Suisse Group, Investor Relations      Telephone +41 1 333 4570

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Commentary on Results – Non-GAAP Financial Information
For additional information with respect to Credit Suisse Group’s results for the second quarter and first half of 2003, we refer you to the Group’s Quarterly Report Q2 2003, as well as the Group’s slide presentation for analysts and press, posted on the Internet at www.credit-suisse.com/results. This press release may contain non-GAAP financial information. A reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial information to the most directly comparable measures under Swiss Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (as well as other related information) is also included in the Quarterly Report Q2 2003. The segment results described above represent net operating profit before minority interests, excluding acquisition-related costs.

Credit Suisse Group
Credit Suisse Group is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. The business unit Credit Suisse Financial Services provides private clients and small and medium-sized companies with Private Banking and financial advisory services, banking products, and Pension and Insurance solutions from Winterthur. The business unit Credit Suisse First Boston, an Investment Bank, serves global institutional, corp­or­ate, government and individual clients in its role as a financial intermediary. Credit Suisse Group’s registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzer­land and Frankfurt, and in the form of American Depositary Shares (CSR) in New York. The Group employs around 72,500 staff worldwide. As of June 30, 2003, it reported assets under management of CHF 1,234.2 billion.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Information
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, in the future we, and others on our behalf, may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, objectives or goals; our future economic performance or prospects; the potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and assumptions underlying any such statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” "intends” and “plans” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable laws. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes described or implied in forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include (i) market and interest rate fluctuations; (ii) 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; (iii) the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us; (iv) the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, and currency fluctuations; (v) political and social developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity; (vi) the possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct our operations; (vii) the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets; (viii) operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to properly implement procedures; (ix) actions taken by regulators with respect to our business and practices in one or more of the countries in which we conduct our operations; (x) the effects of changes in laws, regulations or accounting policies or practices; (xi) competition in geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations; (xii) the ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; (xiii) the ability to maintain our reputation and promote our brands; (xiv) the ability to increase market share and control expenses; (xv) technological changes; (xvi) the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; (xvii) acquisitions, including the ability to integrate successfully acquired businesses; (xviii) the adverse resolution of litigation and other contingencies; and (xix) our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing. We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive; when evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, as well as the risks identified in our most recently filed Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K furnished to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cautionary statement regarding non-GAAP financial information
This press release may contain non-GAAP financial information. A reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial information to the most directly comparable measures under generally accepted accounting principles, is posted on our website at http://www.credit-suisse.com/sec.html.

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Today’s Presentation of the Results

Speakers
Oswald J. Grübel, Co-CEO of Credit Suisse Group and Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Financial Services
John J. Mack, Co-CEO of Credit Suisse Group and Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse First Boston
Philip K. Ryan, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse Group
Ulrich Körner, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse Financial Services
Barbara Yastine, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse First Boston
   
Analysts’ presentation, Zurich (English)
August 5, 2003, 9.00 am CET / 7.00 am GMT / 3.00 am EST at the Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, Zurich
Internet:
  - Live broadcast at www.credit-suisse.com/results
  - Video playback available approximately 3 hours after the event
Telephone:
  - Live audio dial-in on +41 91 610 5600 (Europe), +44 866 291 4166 (UK), or +1 207 107 0611 (US), ask for “Credit Suisse Group quarterly results”; please dial in 10 minutes before the start of the presentation
  Telephone replay available approximately 1 hour after the event on
    +41 91 612 4330 (Europe), +44 207 866 4300 (UK) or +1 412 858 1440 (US), conference ID 090#
     
Media conference, Zurich (English/German)
August 5, 2003, 11.00 am CET / 9.00 am GMT / 5.00 am EST at the Credit Suisse Forum St. Peter, Zurich
Simultaneous interpreting: German – English, English – German
Internet:
  - Live broadcast at www.credit-suisse.com/results
  - Video playback available approximately 3 hours after the event
  Telephone:
  - Live audio dial-in on +41 91 610 5600 (Europe), +44 866 291 4166 (UK), or +1 207 107 0611 (US), ask for “Credit Suisse Group quarterly results”; please dial in 10 minutes before the start of the presentation
  - Telephone replay available approximately 1 hour after the event on
+41 91 612 4330 (Europe), +44 207 866 43 00 (UK) or +1 412 858 1440 (US), conference ID 285# (English)or 270# (German)

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QUARTERLY REPORT 2003  Q2






Credit Suisse Group is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. Credit Suisse Financial Services provides private clients and small and medium-sized companies with private banking and financial advisory services, banking products, and pension and insurance solutions from Winterthur. Credit Suisse First Boston, the investment bank, serves global institutional, corporate, government and individual clients in its role as a financial intermediary. Credit Suisse Group’s registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and Frankfurt, and in the form of American Depositary Shares (CSR) in New York. The Group employs around 72,500 staff worldwide.




QUARTERLY REPORT 2003 
EDITORIAL
CREDIT SUISSE GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Q2/2003
AN OVERVIEW OF CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
Equity capital
Net new assets
Operating income and expenses
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses
Stock-based compensation
Outlook
RISK MANAGEMENT
Economic Risk Capital
Overall risk trends
CSFB trading risks
Credit risk exposure
REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Private Banking
Corporate & Retail Banking
Life & Pensions
Insurance
REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
Institutional Securities
CSFB Financial Services
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING RESULTS TO SWISS GAAP
Introduction
Credit Suisse Financial Services business unit
Credit Suisse First Boston business unit
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS | CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
LOANS
INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS



This symbol is used to indicate topics on which further information is available on our website. Go to www.credit-suisse.com/results/bookmarks.html to find links to the relevant information. The additional information -indicated is openly accessible and does not form part of the Quarterly Report. Some areas of Credit Suisse Group’s websites are only available in English.

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information

This Quarterly Report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, in the future we, and others on our behalf, may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, objectives or goals; our future economic performance or prospects; the potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and assumptions underlying any such statements.

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

By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes described or implied in forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include (i) market and interest rate fluctuations; (ii) 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; (iii) the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us; (iv) the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, and currency fluctuations; (v) political and social developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity; (vi) the possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct our operations; (vii) the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets; (viii) operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to properly implement procedures; (ix) actions taken by regulators with respect to our business and practices in one or more of the countries in which we conduct our operations; (x) the effects of changes in laws, regulations or accounting policies or practices; (xi) competition in geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations; (xii) the ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; (xiii) the ability to maintain our reputation and promote our brands; (xiv) the ability to increase market share and control expenses; (xv) technological changes; (xvi) the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; (xvii) acquisitions, including the ability to integrate successfully acquired businesses; (xviii) the adverse resolution of litigation and other contingencies; and (xix) our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing.

We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive; when evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, as well as the risks identified in our most recently filed Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K furnished to the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Cautionary statement regarding non-GAAP financial information

This Quarterly Report may contain non-GAAP financial information. A reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial information to the most directly comparable measures under generally accepted accounting principles is contained in this report and is posted on our website at www.credit-suisse.com/sec.html.


EDITORIAL


Oswald J. Grübel
Co-CEO Credit Suisse Group
Chief Executive Officer
Credit Suisse Financial Services


John J. Mack
Co-CEO Credit Suisse Group
Chief Executive Officer
Credit Suisse First Boston

Dear shareholders, clients and colleagues

In the second quarter of 2003, Credit Suisse Group made substantial progress in restoring sound profitability and regaining the confidence of the markets. We recorded a net profit of CHF 1.3 billion for the quarter, doubling the net profit reported in the first quarter of 2003. For the first half of 2003, the Group’s net profit was CHF 2.0 billion, representing an increase of CHF 2.2 billion compared with the same period of 2002. These results are a clear indication that the measures initiated have been effective.

Credit Suisse Financial Services recorded a net profit of CHF 829 million for the second quarter of 2003, an increase of 21% compared with the first quarter of 2003, reflecting operating discipline and revenue growth. The banking segments reported substantially increased operating income. Winterthur improved its results in the second quarter of 2003 compared with the previous quarter, principally due to reduced administration costs.

Credit Suisse First Boston reported significantly improved results in the second quarter of 2003, with a net profit of USD 296 million (CHF 395 million), an 84% increase from the first quarter of 2003. Institutional Securities’ segment result benefited this quarter from improvements in its Equity and Investment Banking divisions, continued strong results in the Fixed Income division and a decline in credit-related charges. CSFB Financial Services reported a practically unchanged segment profit versus the first quarter of 2003.

The Group’s capital position further improved during the second quarter of 2003, due mainly to earnings and managed balance sheet growth. Winterthur’s announced divestitures of Churchill in the UK, Winterthur Italy and Republic in the US are expected to take effect in the second half of 2003, and will upon completion further improve the Group’s capital position.

During the second quarter of 2003, the Group continued to realize the strength of its core franchises as evidenced by strong revenue growth, the improvement in net new assets in Private Banking and the increase in client transaction flows at Credit Suisse First Boston. The Group has strengthened its performance over the first six months of 2003 and expects to achieve continued sound profitability in 2003, as we will maintain our focus on clients, revenue growth and improvements in efficiency.
Oswald J. Grübel John J. Mack
August 2003


CREDIT SUISSE GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Q2/2003


Consolidated income statement  
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Operating income7,5497,0247,6477(1)14,57315,977(9)
Gross operating profit2,4782,0041,079241304,4822,91154
Net profit/(loss)1,346652(579)1061,998(211)


Return on equity  
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in %2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Return on equity18.59.2(6.6)10113.8(1.2)


Consolidated balance sheet  
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Total assets1,016,645992,143955,65626
Shareholders' equity33,42831,40231,39466
Minority interests in shareholders' equity2,9402,8792,87822


Capital data  
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
BIS risk-weighted assets 204,820205,548201,46602
BIS tier 1 capital22,78420,51719,5441117
   of which non-cumulative perpetual preferred
   securities
    2,167   2,146   2,162   1   0  
BIS total capital36,95034,68533,290711


Capital ratios 
in % 30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
BIS tier 1 ratioCredit Suisse 7.57.57.4
 Credit Suisse First Boston 1)11.010.510.3
 Credit Suisse Group 2) 3)11.110.09.7
BIS total capital ratio Credit Suisse Group 3)18.016.916.5


Assets under management/client assets  
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF bn30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Advisory assets under management628.5588.5605.674
Discretionary assets under management605.7572.0589.763
Total assets under management1,234.21,160.51,195.363
Client assets 1,324.61,256.71,793.25(26)


Net new assets  
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF bn2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Net new assets2.3(3.5)4.2(45)(1.2)17.7
1) Ratio is based on a tier 1 capital of CHF 11.3 bn (31.03.03: CHF 11.2 bn; 31.12.02: CHF 10.6 bn), of which non-cumulative perpetual preferred securities is CHF 1.0 bn (31.03.03: CHF 1.0 bn; 31.12.02: CHF 1.0 bn).
2) Ratio is based on a tier 1 capital of CHF 22.8 bn (31.03.03: CHF 20.5 bn; 31.12.02: CHF 19.5 bn), of which non-cumulative perpetual preferred securities is CHF 2.2 bn (31.03.03: CHF 2.1 bn; 31.12.02: CHF 2.2 bn).
3) In cooperation with the Swiss Federal Banking Commission, the capital treatment of the Group’s investment in Winterthur is being refined; this will have an effect on the consolidated BIS capital calculations. If this new methodology was applied retroactively, the Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio would be 10.3% (31.03.03: 9.3%; 31.12.02: 9.0%). The Group’s BIS total capital ratio would be 15.7% (31.03.03: 14.9%; 31.12.02: 14.4%).


Number of employees (full-time equivalents)
      ChangeChange
      in % fromin % from
  30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Switzerlandbanking20,54120,95221,270(2)(3)
 insurance6,7976,8767,063(1)(4)
Outside Switzerlandbanking20,10820,72625,057(3)(20)
 insurance25,05524,81725,06710
Total employees Credit Suisse Group72,50173,37178,457(1)(8)


Share data 
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Shares issued 1,189,980,1521,189,891,7201,189,891,72000
To be issued upon conversion of MCS 1)40,413,83840,413,83840,413,83800
Shares outstanding 1,230,393,9901,230,305,5581,230,305,55800
Share price in CHF 35.6523.5030.005219
Market capitalization in CHF m43,86428,91236,9095219
Book value per share in CHF24.7823.1823.1877
1) Maximum number of shares related to Mandatory Convertible Securities (MCS) issued by Credit Suisse Group Finance (Guernsey) Ltd. in December 2002.


Share price  
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF 2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
High (closing price)39.3034.4563.5014(38)39.3073.60(47)
Low (closing price)23.2520.7041.6512(44)20.7041.65(50)


Calculation of earnings per share (EPS)  
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
 2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Net profit/(loss) in CHF m1,346652(579)1061,998(211)
Diluted net profit/(loss) in CHF m1,346652(579)1061,998(211)
Weighted average shares outstanding1,230,330,6731,230,305,5581,189,243,5771)031,230,318,1851,189,147,8601)3
Dilutive impact  2)4,922,8142,015,11401442,258,6340
Weighted average shares, diluted1,235,253,4871,232,320,6721,189,243,577041,232,576,8191,189,147,8604
Basic earnings per share in CHF1.090.53(0.49)1061.62(0.18)
Diluted earnings per share in CHF1.090.53(0.49)1061.62(0.18)
1) Adjusted for weighted average shares repurchased.
2) The calculation for the diluted loss per share in 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 excludes the effect of the potential exchange of convertible bonds and the potential exercise of options to purchase shares, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.






AN OVERVIEW OF CREDIT SUISSE GROUP




Credit Suisse Group doubled its net profit in the second quarter of 2003 compared with the previous quarter. In the second quarter of 2003, the Group reported a net profit of CHF 1.3 billion compared with CHF 652 million in the previous quarter. Credit Suisse Financial Services reported improved results across all segments for the second quarter. Credit Suisse First Boston increased its second quarter net profit with strong results in the Institutional Securities segment.


The Group reported a net profit of CHF 1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2003, doubling the previous quarter’s net profit of CHF 652 million. For the first half of 2003, net profit was CHF 2.0 billion. Earnings per share for the second quarter of 2003 were CHF 1.09, compared with CHF 0.53 for the first quarter of 2003 and a loss per share of CHF 0.49 for the second quarter of 2002. The Group’s return on equity was 18.5% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 9.2% in the first quarter of 2003 and –6.6% in the second quarter of 2002.

Credit Suisse Financial Services posted a net profit of CHF 829 million in the second quarter of 2003, an increase of CHF 145 million from the first quarter of 2003 and an increase of CHF 1.1 billion from the same period of 2002. Both banking segments were able to increase their operating income and net new asset inflow in Private Banking improved compared with the previous quarter. Winterthur’s results continued to recover in the second quarter of 2003, with both Life & Pensions and Insurance improving their profitability compared with the previous quarter, due principally to lower administration costs.

Credit Suisse First Boston reported a net profit of CHF 395 million in the second quarter of 2003, compared with a net profit of CHF 221 million in the first quarter of 2003 and a net profit of CHF 101 million in the second quarter of 2002. Credit Suisse First Boston’s solid progress in the second quarter compared with both prior periods reflects continued strong results in the Fixed Income division, more favorable equity markets and lower levels of credit provisions in the Institutional Securities segment. CSFB Financial Services reported a practically unchanged segment result compared with the previous quarter.

Equity capital
Credit Suisse Group continued to strengthen its capital base during the second quarter of 2003, due primarily to earnings generation, managed balance sheet growth and the sale of non-core businesses. The Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio was 11.1% as of June 30, 2003, an increase from 10.0% as of March 31, 2003. In cooperation with the Swiss Federal Banking Commission, the capital treatment of the Group’s investment in Winterthur is being refined; this will have an effect on the consolidated BIS capital calculations. The capital charge for the Winterthur Group investment will no longer be reflected as an addition to risk-weighted assets but as a reduction to regulatory capital. Subsequent to final regulatory approval, the revised methodology is expected to be applied as of the period ended September 30, 2003. If this methodology was applied retroactively, the Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio would be 10.3% as of June 30, 2003, compared with 9.3% as of March 31, 2003.

Winterthur’s announced divestitures of Churchill in the UK, Winterthur Italy and Republic in the US are expected to further improve the Group’s capital base upon completion in the second half of 2003. The synthetic securitization of prime Swiss residential mortgages of approximately CHF 3.0 billion, originated by the Corporate & Retail Banking segment, is also expected to have a positive effect on the Group’s capital position in the second half of 2003.

Net new assets
For Credit Suisse Group, an overall net asset inflow of CHF 2.3 billion was recorded in the second quarter of 2003, compared with a net asset outflow of CHF 3.5 billion in the first quarter of 2003. The Group’s total assets under management were CHF 1,234.2 billion as of June 30, 2003. This corresponds to an increase of 6.4% compared with March 31, 2003, primarily reflecting the recent improvements in the markets. Credit Suisse Financial Services reported net new assets of CHF 4.8 billion in the second quarter of 2003, with net inflows of CHF 3.8 billion from Private Banking, CHF 0.5 billion from Corporate & Retail Banking and CHF 0.5 billion from Life & Pensions. Credit Suisse First Boston reported a net asset outflow of CHF 2.5 billion in the second quarter of 2003, as CHF 1.0 billion of net new assets at Institutional Securities was offset by net outflows of CHF 3.5 billion from CSFB Financial Services (CHF 1.7 billon from Credit Suisse Asset Management and CHF 1.8 billion from Private Client Services).

Operating income and expenses
The Group’s operating income was CHF 7.5 billion in the second quarter of 2003, an increase of 7% from the previous quarter and a slight decrease from the second quarter of 2002. Credit Suisse Financial Services reported operating income of CHF 3.4 billion in the second quarter of 2003, in line with the previous quarter and 29% higher than in the second quarter of 2002. In Private Banking, operating income increased 9% quarter-on-quarter, driven mainly by higher transaction-based income. Corporate & Retail Banking reported a 7% rise in operating income from the previous quarter, mainly due to realized gains from the recovery portfolio and higher interest and trading income. Compared with the same period of the prior year, the first half 2003 net premiums earned increased 4% in the Insurance segment and gross premiums written declined 3% in the Life & Pensions segment primarily as a result of selective underwriting. Both insurance segments benefited from significantly higher investment income.

At Credit Suisse First Boston, the second quarter 2003 operating income rose 7% compared with the previous quarter to CHF 4.0 billion, reflecting continued strong revenues in the Fixed Income business and improved results in the Equity and Investment Banking divisions within Institutional Securities. This quarter-on-quarter increase in operating income within the Institutional Securities segment was partially offset by a 5% decline in operating income at CSFB Financial Services compared with the previous quarter. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, Credit Suisse First Boston’s operating income decreased 24%, which included a decline at CSFB Financial Services due primarily to the sale of Pershing.

The Group’s operating expenses increased 1% quarter-on-quarter to CHF 5.1 billion but were down 23% compared with the second quarter of 2002. At Credit Suisse Financial Services, second quarter of 2003 operating expenses declined 2% compared with the previous quarter and 12% compared with the second quarter of 2002. In both Life & Pensions and Insurance, administration costs declined substantially in the second quarter of 2003 compared with the previous quarter. The improvement in Credit Suisse First Boston’s results in the second quarter of 2003 resulted in a rise in performance-related incentive compensation accruals and an increase in operating expenses of 3% compared with the previous quarter. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, Credit Suisse First Boston’s operating expenses decreased 29% in the second quarter of 2003, mainly reflecting headcount reductions and continued cost management.

The positive financial result of the Corporate Center is primarily due to the release of certain provisions no longer deemed required totaling CHF 112 million, a gain of CHF 51 million realized on the disposal of the remaining investment in Swiss Life, and an unrealized gain of CHF 65 million on own shares, offset by a writedown of CHF 77 million in a financial investment.

Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses
The Group’s total valuation adjustments, provisions and losses were CHF 131 million in the second quarter of 2003 compared with CHF 233 million in the first quarter of 2003. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, valuation adjustments, provisions and losses decreased CHF 431 million, or 77%. These decreases are primarily a result of lower valuation adjustments, provisions and losses at Credit Suisse First Boston, reflecting an improved credit environment and recoveries.

Stock-based compensation
The Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group has decided to adopt the fair value method of expensing stock option awards as of January 1, 2003 and to modify its practice with regard to the use of stock options. Option awards will continue to be part of Credit Suisse Group’s compensation plans as a means of aligning employee and shareholder interests and retaining key personnel, but at a lower level than in recent years. In addition, the Group will introduce three-year vesting for all option awards granted in future compensation cycles. For stock awards at Credit Suisse First Boston, a three-year vesting period will be introduced for future awards, in line with industry practice in investment banking, while Credit Suisse Financial Services and the Group Corporate Center will continue to vest stock awards at grant and block them for four years. Due to three-year vesting, the current estimate of the financial impact from the change to the fair value method of accounting for future option awards is not expected to have a significant financial impact for the year 2003. With respect to the change in the vesting of stock awards at Credit Suisse First Boston, since the related compensation expense is recognized in the period in which the service is rendered (equal to the vesting period), future stock awards will result in deferred recognition of the related compensation cost. Accordingly, future stock awards, which are granted annually in January, will be expensed over a three-year period beginning in 2004. As a result of this change in vesting, Credit Suisse First Boston’s accrued compensation expense for the first half of 2003 will be adjusted in the third quarter of 2003 to reduce the compensation accrual by USD 170 million (CHF 230 million). The amount of the stock award deferral related to the second half of 2003 is dependent on the performance of Credit Suisse First Boston.

Outlook
Given the current business environment, Credit Suisse Group expects continued sound profitability for 2003, although many of the Group’s markets remain challenging. The Group anticipates that operating income will remain strong in the banking industry – albeit with a seasonally lower third quarter in Private Banking – and expects improved technical results in the insurance segments going forward. Life & Pensions and Credit Suisse First Boston remain exposed to the volatility of the capital markets. A strong client focus, further improvements in efficiency and revenue growth remain the key priorities across the Group.


Overview of Credit Suisse Group 1)
Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First BostonCorporate CenterCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20022Q20031Q20032Q20022Q20031Q20032Q20022Q20031Q20032Q2002
Operating income3,4353,4512,6553,9963,7525,276118(179)(284)7,5497,0247,647
Personnel expenses1,3941,3691,4742,3482,2323,3628238(20)3,8243,6394,816
Other operating expenses706779909652667883(111)(65)(40)1,2471,3811,752
Operating expenses2,1002,1482,3833,0002,8994,245(29)(27)(60)5,0715,0206,568
Gross operating profit1,3351,3032729968531,031147(152)(224)2,4782,0041,079
Depreciation of non-current assets 2)1922202171381301851457064475420466
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill272546201206330(5)1(2)223232374
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses6357103631764205039131233562
Profit/(loss) before extraordinary items and taxes 1,0531,001(94)594341962(223)(325)1,6491,119(323)
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 8(51)840026532061(49)110
Taxes 3)(222)(258)(378)(180)(101)083(19)(39)(319)(378)(417)
Net profit/(loss) before minority interests 839692(388)414240122138(240)(364)1,391692(630)
Minority interests(10)(8)85(19)(19)(21)(16)(13)(13)(45)(40)51
Net profit/(loss)829684(303)395221101122(253)(377)1,346652(579)
1) Business unit results in accordance with Swiss GAAP. For a reconciliation of operating basis business unit results (reflecting the results of the separate segments comprising the business units) to Swiss GAAP basis, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.
2) Includes amortization of Present Value of Future Profits (PVFP) from the insurance business within Credit Suisse Financial Services.
3) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 for Credit Suisse Financial Services of CHF –196 m, for Credit Suisse First Boston of CHF 192 m, and for Credit Suisse Group of CHF –41 m.

In the “Overview of Credit Suisse Group”, the business unit results are presented in accordance with Swiss GAAP. Elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, business unit results are presented on an operating basis.

For a reconciliation of operating basis business unit results (reflecting the results of the separate segments comprising the business units) to the Swiss GAAP basis, a discussion of the material reconciling items and a discussion of the purpose of the operating basis results and the reasons why management believes they provide useful information for investors, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP” on pages 30 – 34.


Assets under management/client assets  
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF bn30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Credit Suisse Financial Services    
   Private Banking 1)     
   Assets under management 493.8457.0465.78.16.0
      of which discretionary 128.3118.2121.58.55.6
   Client assets522.3486.3494.87.45.6
   Corporate & Retail Banking 1)    
   Assets under management66.864.170.34.2(5.0)
   Client assets85.082.686.32.9(1.5)
   Life & Pensions    
   Assets under management (discretionary)117.0111.7110.84.75.6
   Client assets117.0111.7110.84.75.6
   Insurance    
   Assets under management (discretionary)32.631.030.75.26.2
   Client assets32.631.030.75.26.2
Credit Suisse Financial Services
Assets under management710.2663.8677.57.04.8
   of which discretionary 1)279.1262.1264.26.55.6
Client assets756.9711.6722.66.44.7
Credit Suisse First Boston
   Institutional Securities    
   Assets under management31.030.831.30.6(1.0)
      of which Private Equity on behalf of clients
      (discretionary)
20.620.820.9(1.0)(1.4)
   Client assets74.779.283.9(5.7)(11.0)
   CSFB Financial Services    
   Assets under management493.0465.9486.55.81.3
      of which discretionary 299.9281.9297.26.40.9
   Client assets493.0465.9986.75.8(50.0)
Credit Suisse First Boston
Assets under management524.0496.7517.85.51.2
   of which discretionary326.6309.9325.55.40.3
Client assets567.7545.11,070.64.1(47.0)
Credit Suisse Group
Assets under management1,234.21,160.51,195.36.43.3
   of which discretionary 1)605.7572.0589.75.92.7
Client assets1,324.61,256.71,793.25.4(26.1)
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking as well as re-evaluating the balances of 2002 discretionary assets.


Net new assets 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
  6 months 
in CHF bn2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Credit Suisse Financial Services       
   Private Banking 1) 3.81.55.6153.3(32.1)5.314.8(64.2)
   Corporate & Retail Banking 1) 0.5(3.4)0.366.7(2.9)(1.1)163.6
   Life & Pensions 0.52.21.3(77.3)(61.5)2.74.3(37.2)
Credit Suisse Financial Services4.80.37.2(33.3)5.118.0(71.7)
Credit Suisse First Boston      
   Institutional Securities 1.0(0.1)1.4(28.6)0.94.9(81.6)
   CSFB Financial Services (3.5)(3.7)(4.4)(5.4)(20.5)(7.2)(5.2)38.5
Credit Suisse First Boston(2.5)(3.8)(3.0)(34.2)(16.7)(6.3)(0.3)
Credit Suisse Group2.3(3.5)4.2(45.2)(1.2)17.7
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking.


RISK MANAGEMENT


Credit Suisse Group’s overall position risk fell by 3% quarter-on-quarter, mainly due to lower lending and counterparty risks at both Credit Suisse First Boston and Credit Suisse Financial Services and lower real estate, emerging markets and equity investment exposures at Credit Suisse First Boston. While Credit Suisse First Boston’s overall position risk trend was lower over the course of the second quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of 2003, the more narrowly defined trading book average Value-at-Risk (VaR) increased by 31%, primarily as a consequence of higher interest rate and mortgage interest rate trading positions. The Group’s total credit-related exposure increased 3% quarter-on-quarter.


Economic Risk Capital
Economic risk capital, or ERC, is an emerging best practice for measuring and reporting all quantifiable risks across a financial organization on a consistent and comprehensive basis. It is referred to as “economic” capital because it treats positions solely on an economic basis, irrespective of differences in accounting or regulatory treatment. Credit Suisse Group has established this tool over the last few years to achieve several objectives: to better assess the composition and trend of our risk portfolio; to improve risk control and limits; to allocate capital; to better assess risk-bearing capacity in relation to financial resources; and to provide a benchmark for risk/return analysis by business. ERC is defined as the economic capital needed to remain solvent even under extreme market, business and operational conditions.

Credit Suisse Group distinguishes among three fundamental sources of risk. Position risk ERC, the most important risk category, measures the potential unexpected loss in economic value associated with the Group’s portfolio of positions over a 1-year horizon that is exceeded with a given, small probability (1% for daily risk management purposes; 0.03% for capital management purposes). Business risk ERC captures the risk related to the Group’s commission and fee-based activities by estimating the potential worst-case negative margin for these activities during a severe market downturn. Operational risk ERC represents the estimated worst-case loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes and systems, human error or external events.

Overall risk trends
Total (99%, 1-year) position risk ERC was down 3% quarter-on-quarter, mainly due to lower lending and counterparty risks at both Credit Suisse First Boston and Credit Suisse Financial Services and lower real estate, emerging markets and equity investment exposures at Credit Suisse First Boston. At the end of the second quarter of 2003, 52% of the Group’s position risk ERC was with Credit Suisse First Boston, 45% with Credit Suisse Financial Services (of which 68% was with the insurance segments and 32% was with the banking segments) and 3% with the Corporate Center. At the end of the second quarter of 2002, 51% of the Group’s position risk ERC was with Credit Suisse First Boston, 35% with Credit Suisse Financial Services and 14% with the Corporate Center (predominantly reflecting the risks associated with the strategic investments then held at the Corporate Center).

CSFB trading risks
The average 1-day, 99% VaR at Credit Suisse First Boston in the second quarter of 2003 was USD 64.3 million, a 31% increase quarter-on-quarter, or a 39% increase year-on-year. The increase was primarily attributable to higher interest rate and mortgage interest rate trading positions. As shown in the backtesting chart, Credit Suisse First Boston had no backtesting exceptions in the second quarter of 2003. Over the last 12 months, Credit Suisse First Boston had one backtesting exception (on average, an accurate 1-day, 99% VaR model would have no more than 2.5 exceptions per annum).

Credit risk exposure
Credit Suisse Group’s total credit-related exposure was 3% higher at June 30, 2003 compared with March 31, 2003, due to increased exposures in both Credit Suisse Financial Services and Credit Suisse First Boston. The majority of the increase was at Credit Suisse First Boston as a higher volume of trading business offset slightly lower lending exposure.

Compared to March 31, 2003 non-performing and impaired loans for Credit Suisse Group declined as of the end of the second quarter of 2003, with reductions reported in both business units. Compared with the previous quarter, total non-performing loans declined 7% at Credit Suisse Financial Services, 22% at Credit Suisse First Boston and 13% at Credit Suisse Group. The reduction in total impaired loans during the second quarter of 2003 was 8% at Credit Suisse Financial Services, 19% at Credit Suisse First Boston and 12% at Credit Suisse Group. The decline in impaired assets is attributable to repayments, improved credit situations, loan sales and write-offs. Coverage of non-performing loans and impaired loans improved for both Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse First Boston, while coverage declined slightly for Credit Suisse Financial Services. The quality of the credit exposure for Credit Suisse Group, as measured by counterparty rating, was largely unchanged from the first quarter of 2003.


Key Position Risk Trends 
    Change Analysis: Brief Summary
 Change in % from 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20022Q2003 vs 1Q2003
Real Estate ERC &    
   Structured Asset ERC 1) 4,149 (5%) (1%) Lower commercial and residential real estate exposures at CSFB due to securitizations and loan sales as well as lower asset-backed-securities exposures at CSFB following restructurings and pay downs.
Developed Market Fixed Income &    
   Foreign Exchange ERC 4,068 26% 1% Higher foreign exchange exposures at Winterthur and higher credit spread exposures at CSFB.
Equity Investment ERC3,252(4%)(51%)Lower traded equity and private equity exposures at CSFB as well as lower equity investment risk at the Corporate Center following the disposal of the remaining Swiss Life position, partially offset by higher equity position at Winterthur.
International Lending ERC3,118(10%)(13%)Reduced lending and counterparty risk at CSFB due to lower exposures, loan sales and counterparty rating upgrades, partially offset by higher credit risk profile associated with Winterthur’s bond portfolio.
Swiss & Retail Lending ERC1,949(5%)(6%)Lower lending risk at the CSFS banking and insurance segments
Emerging Markets ERC1,628(7%)(35%)Lower Brazil, Venezuela, Russia and South Africa exposures at CSFB.
Insurance Underwriting ERC1,0453%26%Due to higher Euro exchange rate (no material risk change on a local currency basis).
Simple sum across risk categories19,209   
Diversification benefit(7,062)   
Total position risk ERC12,147(3%)(20%) 

99%, 1-year position risk ERC, excluding foreign exchange translation risk. For an assessment of the total risk profile, operational risk ERC and business risk ERC have to be considered as well. Note that prior period risk data have been restated for methodology changes in order to maintain consistency over time. For a more detailed description of the Group’s ERC model, please refer to Credit Suisse Group's Annual Report 2001 and 2002, which are available on the website: www.credit-suisse.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1) This category comprises the real estate investments of Winterthur, Credit Suisse First Boston’s commercial real estate exposures, Credit Suisse First Boston’s residential real estate exposures, Credit Suisse First Boston’s asset-backed securities exposures as well as the real estate acquired at auction and real estate for own use in Switzerland.


CSFB trading exposures (1-day, 99% VaR) 
in USD m2Q20031Q20032Q2002
Total VaR  
Period end75.654.559.3
Average64.349.246.4
Maximum107.976.359.3
Minimum47.539.436.8
    
in USD m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
VaR by risk type  
Interest rate87.256.954.7
Foreign exchange10.915.318.7
Equity19.017.616.5
Commodity0.60.80.5
Subtotal117.790.690.4
Diversification benefit(42.1)(36.1)(31.1)
Total75.654.559.3

Credit Suisse First Boston computes these VaR estimates separately for each risk type and for the whole portfolio using the historical simulation methodology. Diversification benefit reflects the net difference between the sum of the 99% percentile loss for each risk type and for the total portfolio.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Total credit risk exposure 1)
Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First BostonCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0230.06.0331.03.0331.12.0230.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Due from banks 2)32,48229,88932,75268,03756,85144,01668,93957,56939,469
Due from customers and mortgages 2)136,180133,372132,35383,88072,94182,395219,270205,030213,206
Total due from banks and customers, gross 2)168,662163,261165,105151,917129,792126,411288,209262,599252,675
Contingent liabilities12,33012,46012,34929,58628,28027,86241,05639,86639,104
Irrevocable commitments 3)3,6702,9172,26380,77376,28181,88485,03680,29385,333
Total banking products184,662178,638179,717262,276234,353236,157414,301382,758377,112
Loans held for sale 4)0016,33818,37316,33818,373
Derivative instruments 5)2,3901,9572,37558,47856,23054,24359,61857,01654,757
Securities lending – banks00003700370
Securities lending – customers000693064693064
Reverse repurchase agreements – banks2,3112,0522,270148,620157,862158,544146,443156,312156,397
Reverse repurchase agreements – customers8,08411,98913,94452,73453,39957,57160,53665,08171,384
Forward reverse repurchase agreements00013,85512,2627,61713,85512,2627,617
Total traded products12,78515,998 18,589273,756279,820 278,039280,521290,738 290,219
Total credit risk exposure, gross197,447194,636198,306552,370532,546514,196711,160691,869667,331
Loan valuation allowances and provisions(3,480)(3,820)(4,092)(3,053)(3,271)(3,817)(6,532)(7,092)(7,911)
Total credit risk exposure, net193,967190,816194,214549,317529,275510,379704,628684,777659,420
1) Credit Suisse Financial Services/Credit Suisse First Boston reflect business unit amounts. Total consolidated Credit Suisse Group amounts include adjustments and Corporate Center.
2) Excluding loans held for sale, securities lending and reverse repurchase transactions.
3) Excluding forward reverse repurchase agreements. Prior periods restated.
4) Effective 1Q2003, loans held for sale are presented net of the related loan valuation allowances.
5) Positive replacement values considering netting agreements.


Total loan portfolio exposure and allowances and provisions for credit risk 1)
Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First BostonCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0230.06.0331.03.0331.12.0230.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Non-performing loans 2,6002,7493,0041,9262,6163,3514,5265,3656,355
Non-interest earning loans1,7061,8972,1084374022172,1432,2992,325
Total non-performing loans4,3064,6465,1122,3633,0183,5686,6697,6648,680
Restructured loans638052198201229261281281
Potential problem loans1,5991,7261,7239651,1231,6852,5652,8483,408
Total other impaired loans1,6621,8061,7751,1631,3241,9142,8263,1293,689
Total impaired loans5,9686,4526,8873,5264,3425,4829,49510,79312,369
Total due from banks and customers, gross168,662163,261165,105151,917129,792126,411288,209262,599252,675
Valuation allowances 3,4463,7794,0532,9283,1113,6476,3736,8917,703
   of which on principal 2,7493,0103,2012,6922,8663,4165,4415,8756,617
   of which on interest 6977698522362452319321,0161,086
Total due from banks and customers, net165,216159,482161,052148,989126,681122,764281,836255,708244,972
Provisions for contingent liabilities and irrevocable commitments344139125160170159201208
Total valuation allowances and provisions3,4803,8204,0923,0533,2713,8176,5327,0927,911
Ratios         
Valuation allowances as % of total non-performing loans80.0%81.3%79.3%123.9%103.1%102.2%95.6%89.9%88.7%
Valuation allowances as % of total impaired loans57.7%58.6%58.9%83.0%71.6%66.5%67.1%63.8%62.3%
1) Credit Suisse Financial Services/Credit Suisse First Boston reflect business unit amounts. Total consolidated Credit Suisse Group amounts include adjustments and Corporate Center.


REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES






Credit Suisse Financial Services recorded a net profit of CHF 829 million in the second quarter of 2003, up 21% compared with the previous quarter. All segments improved their results quarter-on-quarter. The banking segments were able to increase their operating income substantially. Both Life & Pensions and Insurance improved their segment results slightly, due mainly to lower administration costs. Assets under management rose 7.0% to CHF 710.2 billion in the second quarter of 2003, due primarily to higher equity markets and CHF 4.8 billion of net new assets.


Credit Suisse Financial Services recorded a net profit of CHF 1.5 billion in the first half of 2003, an increase of CHF 1.2 billion compared with the first half of 2002. In the second quarter of 2003, net profit increased quarter-on-quarter by 21% to CHF 829 million. Taking account of statistical rather than actual credit provisions, business unit profit amounted to CHF 1.5 billion for the first half of 2003, an increase of CHF 1.2 billion versus the corresponding period of the previous year. Quarter-on-quarter, business unit profit increased 21% to CHF 808 million.

In the banking segments, operating income increased 8% compared with the first quarter of 2003 due to higher business volumes and an upward trend in transaction income. This growth, together with practically unchanged costs, led to a further improvement in the combined banking cost/income ratio of 3.9 percentage points from 64.7% in the first quarter of 2003 to 60.8% in the second quarter of 2003. Assets under management were substantially higher than at the end of the previous quarter and net new assets improved.

The strong recovery of the insurance segments in the first half of 2003 compared with the same period of 2002, was mainly driven by a significant improvement in investment performance, better underwriting results and progress in reducing administration costs. In the second quarter of 2003, Winterthur announced the sale of Republic in the US, Churchill in the UK and Winterthur Italy, all of which are expected to take effect in the second half of 2003 and upon completion will strengthen Winterthur’s capital base .

As noted on page 5, the results of the Credit Suisse Financial Services business unit and its segments are discussed on an operating basis. For a reconciliation of operating basis business unit results to Swiss GAAP and a discussion of the material reconciling items, the purpose of the operating basis results and the reasons why management believes they provide useful information for investors, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP” on pages 30 – 34.

Private Banking
In the second quarter of 2003, Private Banking reported a segment profit of CHF 469 million, an increase of 26% compared with the previous quarter and remaining in line with the strong corresponding period of the previous year. Operating income increased 9% in the second quarter of 2003 versus the previous quarter to CHF 1.4 billion, mainly driven by higher transaction-based income. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income was down 8%, mainly as a result of a lower asset base.

Operating expenses increased CHF 22 million, or 3%, to CHF 793 million quarter-on-quarter but decreased CHF 89 million, or 10%, compared with the corresponding period of 2002 due to ongoing efficiency measures. Quarter-on-quarter, the reductions in base salary costs in line with headcount development were exceeded by higher performance-related compensation accruals and charges for headcount reductions. Quarter-on-quarter, the cost/income ratio improved 4.6 percentage points to 58.6%, down for the third consecutive quarter. The gross margin increased to 120.4 bp in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 113.8 bp in the previous quarter and 120.1 bp in the second quarter of 2002.

Net new assets were CHF 3.8 billion in the second quarter of 2003, compared with CHF 1.5 billion in the previous quarter. Assets under management were CHF 493.8 billion at June 30, 2003, an increase of CHF 36.8 billion, or 8.1%, from March 31, 2003, and CHF 28.1 billion, or 6.0%, from December 31, 2002, primarily driven by strong equity performance. Asian and European Private Banking again achieved above-average growth of net new assets.

In the second quarter of 2003, Private Banking launched a new advisory concept focusing on in-depth client asset and liability management . In addition, Private Banking further strengthened its market leadership in structuring and marketing innovative financial products and increased its mortgage lending business.

Corporate & Retail Banking
Corporate & Retail Banking reported a segment profit of CHF 157 million in the second quarter of 2003, an increase of 27% versus the previous quarter and an increase of 41% compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. Operating income rose 7% quarter-on-quarter to CHF 784 million, due mainly to realized gains from the recovery portfolio within other ordinary income, and higher interest and trading income in the second quarter of 2003. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income was practically unchanged. In the second quarter of 2003, the net interest margin was 221 bp, an increase from 214 bp in the previous quarter.

Operating expenses increased CHF 11 million to CHF 484 million in the second quarter of 2003 versus the previous quarter, due to higher personnel expenses. A reduction in base salary costs in line with headcount development was exceeded by higher performance-related compensation accruals and charges for headcount reductions. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating expenses decreased CHF 68 million, or 12%, due to ongoing efficiency measures. In the first half of 2003, the actual credit-related provisions recorded were CHF 44 million below the statistical valuation adjustments. The credit portfolio further improved as a result of a CHF 0.5 billion reduction of impaired loans to CHF 5.6 billion in the second quarter of 2003. The cost/income ratio improved further in the second quarter of 2003 to 64.8%, compared with 67.4% in the previous quarter and 72.5% in the second quarter of 2002. The return on average allocated capital increased quarter-on-quarter from 10.7% to 13.3%.

Net new assets amounted to an inflow of CHF 0.5 billion in the second quarter of 2003, compared with a net asset outflow of CHF 3.4 billion in the previous quarter. Assets under management were CHF 66.8 billion at June 30, 2003, up 4.2% compared with March 31, 2003, but down 5.0% versus December 31, 2002. Corporate & Retail Banking, together with Private Banking, again achieved good growth in the private mortgage business .

Life & Pensions
In the first half of 2003, Life & Pensions reported a segment profit of CHF 228 million compared with a loss of CHF 412 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. This result was primarily driven by a significant improvement in investment performance and a reduction in administration costs. Compared with the first quarter of 2003, the segment profit increased CHF 6 million to CHF 117 million in the second quarter of 2003.

Life & Pensions reported a reduction in gross premiums written of 3%, or CHF 293 million, to CHF 10.0 billion in the first half of 2003, compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. Adjusted for acquisitions, divestitures and exchange rate impacts, premium volume decreased 1%. The slight decline in reported premium volume was due to both Life & Pensions’ ongoing selective underwriting policy and to strong reported single premium growth during the first six months of the previous year. Net new assets in the first half of 2003 amounted to CHF 2.7 billion, compared with CHF 4.3 billion in the first half of 2002, reflecting lower premium volumes and higher maturities and surrenders in selected markets.

In the first half of 2003, administration costs decreased 17% from CHF 721 million to CHF 599 million compared with the corresponding period of 2002. The expense ratio decreased 0.6 percentage points in the first half of 2003 to 8.4%, compared with 9.0% in the corresponding period of 2002. This improvement was mainly due to efficiency measures and the impact of one-time expenses in the first half of 2002.

Investment performance improved CHF 1.7 billion to CHF 2.5 billion in the first half of 2003 compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, primarily due to a significant decrease in impairments and realized losses on equity investments. In the first half of 2003, the total return on invested assets amounted to 5.0% – of which current income was 4.0% and realized gains/losses and other income/expenses were 1.0% – compared with 1.7% in the first half of 2002. The proportion of investments held in equities was 6% as of June 30, 2003, compared with 5% as of March 31, 2003 and 8% as of December 31, 2002.

In the second quarter of 2003, Life & Pensions announced the introduction of its new employee benefit model in Switzerland, effective as of January 1, 2004 . This new model is more closely aligned with the current economic environment and developments in terms of life expectancy.

Insurance
Insurance reported a segment profit of CHF 194 million in the first half of 2003 versus a segment loss of CHF 637 million in the first half of 2002. Quarter-on-quarter, segment profit increased CHF 10 million to CHF 102 million in the second quarter of 2003. The strong recovery of the Insurance segment in the first half of 2003 was mainly driven by a significant improvement in its underwriting result due to the implementation of broad-based tariff increases, a continued strict underwriting policy, a significant improvement in investment performance and reduced administration costs. Included in the second quarter 2003 result is a GBP 20 million charge (CHF 44 million) in the UK to reinforce the reserves in certain business lines in advance of completing the sale of Churchill to The Royal Bank of Scotland.

In the first half of 2003, Insurance’s net premiums earned increased CHF 330 million, or 4%, to CHF 8.1 billion compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. Adjusted for acquisitions, divestitures and exchange rate impacts, net premiums earned increased 10% primarily due to tariff increases across all major markets.

Insurance improved its net underwriting result by CHF 75 million in the first half of 2003, compared with the corresponding period of the previous year. The combined ratio decreased 3.2 percentage points to 100.6% in the first half of 2003, compared with 103.8% in the first half of 2002. This improvement resulted mainly from a decrease in the claims ratio of 3.3 percentage points to 71.6% in the first half of 2003 versus the corresponding period of 2002, reflecting improved pricing and the continued streamlining of the portfolio. In addition, only minimal losses resulting from natural catastrophes were reported during the first half of this year. In the second quarter of 2003, the combined ratio was 100.5%, compared with 100.7% in the previous quarter.

Despite premium growth, administration costs decreased 8%, from CHF 982 million in the first half of 2002 to CHF 905 million in the first half of 2003, reflecting progress in ongoing efficiency initiatives. The expense ratio remained unchanged at 29.0% in the first half of 2003, compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, despite higher policy acquisition costs, related mainly to premium growth and acquisition effects.

Insurance reported an improvement in net investment income from a loss of CHF 179 million in the first half of 2002 to an income of CHF 604 million in the first half of 2003, primarily due to a significant decrease in impairments and realized losses on equity investments. In the first half of 2003, the total return on invested assets was 3.7% – of which current income was 4.0% and realized gains/losses and other income/expenses were –0.3% – compared with –1.3% in the first half of 2002. The proportion of investments held in equities was 5% as of June 30, 2003, compared with 5% as of March 31, 2003, and 7% as of December 31, 2002.


Credit Suisse Financial Services business unit income statement – operating 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Operating income 2)3,4353,3932,7181266,8286,02413
Personnel expenses1,3941,3691,4742(5)2,7632,917(5)
Other operating expenses706779909(9)(22)1,4851,723(14)
Operating expenses2,1002,1482,383(2)(12)4,2484,640(8)
Gross operating profit1,3351,24533572992,5801,38486
Depreciation of non-current assets154168174(8)(11)322336(4)
Amortization of Present Value of Future Profits (PVFP)385243(27)(12)90865
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses90819511(5)171194(12)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes1,05394423121,997768160
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 872114(62)1518(17)
Taxes 3) 4)(216)(253)(380)(15)(43)(469)(500)(6)
Net operating profit/(loss) before acquisition-related costs and minority interests845698(336)211,543286440
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(27)(25)(46)8(41)(52)(75)(31)
Tax impact010(100)110
Business unit result before minority interests818674(382)211,492212
Minority interests(10)(8)8525(18)83
Business unit result 5)808666(297)211,474295400
Increased/(decreased) credit-related valuation adjustments, net of tax 6)(21)(18)617(39)3
Net profit/(loss)829684 (303)211,513292418
       
Reconciliation to net operating profit/(loss)      
Business unit result808666(297)211,474295400
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, net of tax(27)(24)(26)7)134(51)(54)7)(6)
Net operating profit/(loss)835690(271)211,525349337
1) The operating basis business unit results reflect the results of the separate segments comprising the business unit. Certain acquisition-related costs, including amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results. Certain other items, including credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between the statistical and actual credit provisions and gains/losses from sales of investments within the insurance business are presented in the operating basis business unit results based on the Group’s segment reporting principles. For a reconciliation and a discussion of the material reconciling items, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.
2) For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, operating income for the insurance business is defined as net premiums earned, less claims incurred and change in technical provisions and expenses for processing claims, less commissions, plus net investment income from the insurance business.
3) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF –196 m and CHF –282 m, respectively.
4) Excluding tax impact on amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill.
5) Represents net profit/(loss) excluding credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between the statistical and actual credit provisions, net of tax.
6) Increased/(decreased) credit-related valuation adjustments before tax of CHF –27 m, CHF –24 m, CHF 8 m, CHF –51 m and CHF 4 m for 2Q2003, 1Q2003, 2Q2002, 6 months 2003 and 6 months 2002, respectively.
7) Excluding a CHF 20 m write-off relating to a participation.


Credit Suisse Financial Services business unit key information 
   6 months
 2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Cost/income ratio 1)66.7%68.6%97.9%67.7%84.9%
Cost/income ratio – operating 2) 3)65.6%68.3%94.1%66.9%82.6%
Cost/income ratio – operating, banking 2)60.8%64.7%64.5%62.7%60.6%
Return on average allocated capital 1)26.0%22.4%(12.9%)24.0%3.4%
Return on average allocated capital – operating 2)26.2%22.6%(11.9%)24.2%4.4%
Average allocated capital in CHF m12,89812,36912,01612,76112,157
Growth in assets under management7.0%(2.0%)(5.7%)4.8%(4.7%)
   of which net new assets 0.7%0.0%1.0%0.8%2.4%
   of which market movement and structural effects 6.3%(2.1%)(6.7%)4.1%(6.7%)
   of which acquisitions/(divestitures) (0.1%)(0.1%)(0.4%)
   of which discretionary 2.6%(0.3%)(1.5%)2.2%(0.7%)
      
  30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Assets under management in CHF bn 710.2663.8677.5
Number of employees (full-time equivalents) 52,49052,87153,755
1) Based on the business unit results on a Swiss GAAP basis.
2) Based on the operating basis business unit results, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs not allocated to the segments and reflect certain reclassifications discussed in the “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.
3) Excluding amortization of PVFP from the insurance business within Credit Suisse Financial Services.


Overview of business unit Credit Suisse Financial Services – operating 1)
     Credit
  Corporate  Suisse
 Private& RetailLife & Financial
2Q2003, in CHF mBankingBankingPensionsInsuranceServices
Operating income 2)1,4297845137093,435
Personnel expenses5463131803551,394
Other operating expenses247171123165706
Operating expenses7934843035202,100
Gross operating profit6363002101891,335
Depreciation of non-current assets45243451154
Amortization of Present Value of Future Profits (PVFP)36238
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses197190
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes5722051401361,053
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 71008
Taxes 3)(110)(49)(23)(34)(216)
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests469157117102845
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill    (27)
Business unit result before minority interests    818
Minority interests    (10)
Business unit result 4)    808
     
Other data:    
Average allocated capital 5)2,3494,7215,828  12,898
1) The operating basis business unit results reflect the results of the separate segments comprising the business unit. Certain acquisition-related costs, including amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results. Certain other items, including credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between the statistical and actual credit provisions and gains/losses from sales of investments within the insurance business are presented in the operating basis business unit results based on the Group’s segment reporting principles. For a reconciliation and a discussion of the material reconciling items, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.
2) Operating income for the insurance business is defined as net premiums earned, less claims incurred and change in technical provisions and expenses for processing claims, less commissions, plus net investment income from the insurance business.
3) Excluding tax impact on amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill.
4) Represents net profit excluding credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between the statistical and actual credit provisions.
5) Amount relating to Life & Pensions and Insurance segments represents the average shareholders' equity of “Winterthur” Swiss Insurance Company.


Private Banking income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Net interest income301310322(3)(7)611648(6)
Net commission and service fee income 9688891,0569(8)1,8572,239(17)
Net trading income151102142486253287(12)
Other ordinary income 99260(65)1832(44)
Operating income1,4291,3101,5469(8)2,7393,206(15)
Personnel expenses5465155616(3)1,0611,114(5)
Other operating expenses247256321(4)(23)503604(17)
Operating expenses7937718823(10)1,5641,718(9)
Gross operating profit63653966418(4)1,1751,488(21)
Depreciation of non-current assets455752(21)(13)1021011
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses 2)19423375(17)2334(32)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items and taxes57247858920(3)1,0501,353(22)
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 77210(67)1419(26)
Taxes 3)(110)(114)(140)(4)(21)(224)(294)(24)
Net operating profit before minority interests (segment result)4693714702608401,078(22)
Other data:      
Increased/(decreased) credit-related valuation adjustments 2)(7)0(9)(22)(7)(7)0
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking. Certain acquisition-related costs, including amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) Increased/(decreased) credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between the statistical and actual credit provisions.
3) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF –131 m and CHF –271 m, respectively.


Private Banking balance sheet information 1)
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Total assets158,982152,910155,36342
Due from customers31,94833,49335,580(5)(10)
Mortgages24,52723,60322,93547
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking.


Private Banking key information 1)
   6 months
 2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Cost/income ratio 2)58.6%63.2%60.4%60.8%56.7%
Average allocated capital in CHF m2,3492,2612,4342,3042,381
Pre-tax margin 2)40.5%37.0%39.5%38.8%42.8%
Fee income/operating income 67.7%67.9%68.3%67.8%69.8%
Net new assets in CHF bn3.81.55.65.314.8
Growth in assets under management8.1%(1.9%)(7.3%)6.0%(5.1%)
   of which net new assets 0.8%0.3%1.1%1.1%2.8%
   of which market movement and structural effects 7.2%(2.2%)(8.3%)4.9%(8.0%)
Net margin 3)39.5 bp32.2 bp36.5 bp35.9 bp41.5 bp
Gross margin 4)120.4 bp113.8 bp120.1 bp117.2 bp123.3 bp
      
   30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Assets under management in CHF bn  493.8457.0465.7
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  11,96412,24912,587
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking.
2) Based on the segment results, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs not allocated to the segment.
3) Net operating profit before minority interests (segment result)/average assets under management.
4) Operating income/average assets under management.


Corporate & Retail Banking income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Net interest income5155025203(1)1,0171,060(4)
Net commission and service fee income 147149168(1)(13)296340(13)
Net trading income76698210(7)1451450
Other ordinary income 461423229100603858
Operating income7847347937(1)1,5181,583(4)
Personnel expenses313300312406136061
Other operating expenses171173240(1)(29)344434(21)
Operating expenses4844735522(12)9571,040(8)
Gross operating profit30026124115245615433
Depreciation of non-current assets2422239446452
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses 2)717772(8)(1)148160(8)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items and taxes20516214627403673389
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 1001(1)
Taxes 3)(49)(38)(35)2940(87)(80)9
Net operating profit before minority interests (segment result)15712411127412812579
Other data:      
Increased/(decreased) credit-related valuation adjustments 2)(20)(24)17(17)(44)11
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking. Certain acquisition-related costs, including amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) Increased/(decreased) credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between the statistical and actual credit provisions.
3) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would not have had an impact on the taxes reported for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002.


Corporate & Retail Banking balance sheet information 1)
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Total assets93,62493,10494,2031(1)
Due from customers26,00426,95227,179(4)(4)
Mortgages58,61657,92757,16513
Due to customers in savings and investment deposits27,84827,83027,08103
Due to customers, other27,74927,56127,50911
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking.


Corporate & Retail Banking key information 1)
   6 months
 2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Cost/income ratio 2)64.8%67.4%72.5%66.1%68.5%
Return on average allocated capital 2)13.3%10.7%8.4%11.9%10.0%
Average allocated capital in CHF m4,7214,6565,2654,7105,139
Pre-tax margin 2)26.3%22.1%18.4%24.2%21.3%
Personnel expenses/operating income39.9%40.9%39.3%40.4%38.3%
Net interest margin221 bp214 bp224 bp217 bp227 bp
Loan growth(0.3%)0.6%(0.9%)0.3%1.4%
Net new assets in CHF bn0.5(3.4)0.3(2.9)(1.1)
    
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Deposit/loan ratio   65.7%65.3%64.7%
Assets under management in CHF bn  66.864.170.3
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  8,6748,9299,038
Number of branches   221221223
1) 2002 comparative figures have been restated to reflect the realignment of the private client business as of 01.01.2003. This entailed moving certain client segments in Switzerland from Private Banking to Corporate & Retail Banking.
2) Based on the segment results, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs not allocated to the segment.


Life & Pensions income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Gross premiums written3,4666,4993,496(47)(1)9,96510,258(3)
Reinsurance ceded (13)(23)(101)(43)(87)(36)(197)(82)
Net premiums written3,4536,4763,395(47)29,92910,061(1)
Change in provision for unearned premiums 0(10)(2)(100)(100)(10)(41)(76)
Net premiums earned3,4536,4663,393(47)29,91910,020(1)
Death and other benefits incurred(2,870)(4,100)(2,834)(30)1(6,970)(6,647)5
Change in provision for future policyholder benefits (technical)(1,098)(2,871)(1,071)(62)3(3,969)(4,360)(9)
Change in provision for future policyholder benefits (separate account) 2)(916)211687(705)546
Dividends to policyholders incurred(202)(24)678(226)813
Policy acquisition costs (including change in DAC/PVFP)(120)(120)(118)2(240)(198)21
Administration costs(277)(322)(377)(14)(27)(599)(721)(17)
Investment income general account1,2961,221462,517796216
Investment income separate account 2)916(211)(687)705(546)
Interest received and paid(14)(19)4(26)(33)(23)43
Interest on bonuses credited to policyholders(53)(33)(47)6113(86)(76)13
Other income/(expenses)25(13)87(71)1293(87)
Net operating profit/(loss) before taxes140185(281)(24)325(303)
Taxes 3)(23)(74)(146)(69)(84)(97)(109)(11)
Net operating profit/(loss) before minority interests (segment result)117111(427)5228(412)
1) The presentation of segment results differs from the presentation of the Group's consolidated results as it reflects the way the insurance business is managed, which is in line with peers in the insurance industry. Certain acquisition-related costs, including amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) This represents the market impact for separate account (or unit-linked) business, where the investment risk is borne by the policyholder.
3) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF –8 m and CHF 55 m, respectively.


Life & Pensions key information 
   6 months
 2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Expense ratio 1)11.5%6.8%14.2%8.4%9.0%
Growth in gross premiums written(0.9%)(3.9%)9.7%(2.9%)9.4%
Return on invested assets (excluding separate account business)   
   Current income 4.2%3.9%4.5%4.0%4.2%
   Realized gains/losses and other income/expenses 0.9%1.1%(4.4%)1.0%(2.5%)
   Total return on invested assets 2) 5.1%4.9%0.1%5.0%1.7%
Net new assets in CHF bn 3)0.52.21.32.74.3
Total sales in CHF m 4)4,1647,3724,48411,53612,267
      
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Assets under management in CHF bn 5)  117.0111.7110.8
Technical provisions in CHF m  113,059108,490105,939
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  7,5197,6297,815
1) Operating expenses (i.e. policy acquisition costs and administration costs)/gross premiums written. Previous periods restated to reflect change in calculation.
2) Total return on invested assets includes depreciation on real estate and investment expenses as well as investment income and realized gains and losses.
3) Based on change in technical provisions for traditional business, adjusted for technical interests, net inflow of separate account business and change in off-balance sheet business such as funds.
4) Includes gross premiums written and off-balance sheet sales.
5) Based on savings-related provisions for policyholders plus off-balance sheet assets.


Insurance income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Gross premiums written4,0376,8354,122(41)(2)10,87210,7901
Reinsurance ceded (236)(427)(204)(45)16(663)(619)7
Net premiums written3,8016,4083,918(41)(3)10,20910,1710
Change in provision for unearned premiums and in provision for future policy benefits (health) 285(2,430)65338(2,145)(2,437)(12)
Net premiums earned4,0863,9783,983338,0647,7344
Claims and annuities incurred, net(2,945)(2,826)(2,976)4(1)(5,771)(5,795)0
Dividends to policyholders incurred, net(77)(45)11771(122)50
Policy acquisition costs (including change in DAC/PVFP)(726)(710)(678)27(1,436)(1,252)15
Administration costs(433)(472)(479)(8)(10)(905)(982)(8)
Underwriting result, net(95)(75)(33)27188(170)(245)(31)
Net investment income315289(266)9604(179)
Interest received and paid(27)(47)(28)(43)(4)(74)(31)139
Other income/(expenses), net(57)(48)(104)19(45)(105)(165)(36)
Net operating profit/(loss) before taxes136119(431)14255(620)
Taxes 2)(34)(27)(59)26(42)(61)(17)259
Net operating profit/(loss) before minority interests (segment result)10292(490)11194(637)
1) The presentation of segment results differs from the presentation of the Group's consolidated results as it reflects the way the insurance business is managed, which is in line with peers in the insurance industry. Certain acquisition-related costs, including amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF –22 m and CHF 14 m, respectively.


Insurance key information  
   6 months
 2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Combined ratio (excluding dividends to policyholders)100.5%100.7%103.7%100.6%103.8%
Claims ratio 1)72.1%71.0%74.7%71.6%74.9%
Expense ratio 2)28.4%29.7%29.0%29.0%28.9%
Return on invested assets    
   Current income 4.1%3.9%5.0%4.0%4.4%
   Realized gains/losses and other income/expenses (0.1%)(0.5%)(8.8%)(0.3%)(5.7%)
   Total return on invested assets 3) 4.0%3.5%(3.8%)3.7%(1.3%)
      
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Assets under management in CHF bn  32.631.030.7
Technical provisions in CHF m  32,30831,42928,745
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  24,33324,06424,315
1) Claims and annuities incurred, net/net premiums earned.
2) Operating expenses (i.e. policy acquisition costs and administration costs)/net premiums earned.
3) Total return on invested assets includes depreciation on real estate and investment expenses as well as investment income and realized gains and losses.


REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON


Credit Suisse First Boston’s net profit improved 84% to USD 296 million (CHF 395 million) in the second quarter of 2003, compared with net profit of USD 161 million (CHF 221 million) in the first quarter of 2003, and more than tripled compared with net profit of USD 61 million (CHF 101 million) in the second quarter of 2002. Improved operating income and continued cost control contributed to the increased result from the first quarter of 2003. Along with strong Fixed Income results, improvements in the Equity and Investment Banking divisions resulted in higher profit for the Institutional Securities segment. CSFB Financial Services’ segment profit remained practically unchanged compared to the previous quarter. Credit Suisse First Boston’s assets under management, including private equity, totaled USD 387.3 billion (CHF 524.0 billion) as of June 30, 2003, an increase of 6.3% from March 31, 2003, primarily due to market appreciation and favorable foreign exchange impact.


Credit Suisse First Boston’s net operating profit, which is net profit excluding the amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill net of tax, increased to USD 426 million (CHF 570 million) in the second quarter of 2003, compared with USD 292 million (CHF 400 million) and USD 229 million (CHF 371 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and the second quarter of 2002, respectively. For the first six months of 2003 net operating profit was USD 718 million (CHF 970 million). Excluding Pershing, which was sold to The Bank of New York on May 1, 2003 , net operating profit increased 55% and 105% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and second quarter of 2002, respectively. The second quarter 2003 operating income increased 9% to USD 3.2 billion (CHF 4.2 billion) versus the first quarter of 2003, principally due to improvements in the Equity division, coupled with higher contributions from the Investment Banking division and continued strong results from the Fixed Income division. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income decreased 9%; however, excluding Pershing, this decrease was 3%.

Credit Suisse First Boston’s continued focus on cost control led to an improvement in the operating pre-tax margin to 18.3% in the second quarter of 2003, compared with 13.2% in the first quarter of 2003 and 7.7% in the second quarter of 2002. Operating expenses in the second quarter of 2003 increased 7% compared with the first quarter of 2003, principally due to an increase in incentive compensation accruals linked to improved performance. Second quarter 2003 operating expenses decreased 12% compared with the second quarter of 2002 due to headcount reductions and cost containment efforts, and excluding Pershing for comparability, operating expenses declined 7%.

Reflecting an improved credit environment, loan sales and recoveries and a USD 22 million (CHF 30 million) release for the allowance for inherent credit losses on non-impaired loans, second quarter 2003 valuation adjustments, provisions and losses of USD 49 million (CHF 63 million) decreased 62% and 81% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and second quarter of 2002, respectively.

As noted on page 5, the results of the Credit Suisse First Boston business unit and its segments are discussed on an operating basis. For a reconciliation of operating basis business unit results to Swiss GAAP and a discussion of the material reconciling items, the purpose of the operating basis results and the reasons why management believes they provide useful information for investors, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP” on pages 30 – 34.

Institutional Securities
The Institutional Securities segment reported a segment profit of USD 470 million (CHF 628 million) for the second quarter of 2003, compared with USD 348 million (CHF 476 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and USD 296 million (CHF 477 million) in the second quarter of 2002. Operating income increased 10% to USD 2.9 billion (CHF 3.8 billion) in the second quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of 2003, largely reflecting continued strength in the Fixed Income division and improvements in the Equity and Investment Banking divisions. Second quarter 2003 operating expenses increased 8% compared with the first quarter of 2003 due to an increase in incentive compensation accruals in line with improved performance. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income decreased 2%, principally due to reduced merger and acquisition results, and operating expenses decreased 7%, due to a significant decline in personnel expenses. Reflecting improved credit conditions, second quarter 2003 valuation adjustments, provisions and losses of USD 56 million (CHF 73 million) were 50% and 78% lower than the first quarter of 2003 and the second quarter of 2002, respectively.

Fixed Income ’s second quarter 2003 operating income of USD 1.4 billion (CHF 1.9 billion) was in line with the first quarter of 2003. Operating income continued to be strong across all Fixed Income business lines with increases in the emerging markets and leveraged and bank finance areas, which were favorably impacted by tighter credit spreads and greater demand for higher yielding fixed income products, partially offset by a decrease in interest rate products stemming from lower derivative volatility and volume. Credit products performed well on the strength of the commercial mortgage-backed securitization, as Credit Suisse First Boston executed this year’s largest collateralized financing during the quarter and earned a first place year-to-date ranking on global commercial mortgage-backed securities transactions. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, second quarter 2003 operating income increased 14%, primarily related to the more favorable environment for leveraged and bank finance and the emerging market derivatives and currency trading business.

The Equity   division’s second quarter 2003 operating income increased 24% to USD 746 million (CHF 995 million) compared with the first quarter of 2003. Operating income generated from derivatives activities increased, particularly related to convertible securities. Although remaining at generally low levels, cash trading activity increased compared with the first quarter of 2003, as a result of increased new issuances spurred by greater investor demand. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income declined 2%, as strength in convertible securities, options and structured product derivative transactions, all of which benefited from an increase in customer volume, was more than offset by decreases in the cash business.

Investment Banking ’s second quarter 2003 operating income, which includes private equity, increased 18% to USD 644 million (CHF 857 million) compared with the first quarter of 2003. The increase was primarily attributable to higher equity and high-yield new issuance activity, coupled with gains on private equity investment sales. The increased equity and high-yield new issuances reflected industry trends as activity in these markets increased approximately 145% and 96%, respectively, compared with the first quarter of 2003. Credit Suisse First Boston continues to be ranked first in terms of global high-yield new issuances. Operating income from merger and acquisition activity declined in the second quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of 2003. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, Investment Banking’s operating income declined 29%, principally due to a reduction in merger and acquisition activity, which in US dollar volume terms decreased 28%.

Active private equity investments net gains (both realized and unrealized gains and losses) were USD 59 million (CHF 79 million) in the second quarter of 2003, compared with net gains of USD 30 million (CHF 41 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and net gains of USD 146 million (CHF 237 million) in the second quarter of 2002, including gains from the sale of an investment in Swiss Re of USD 114 million (CHF 182 million). Management and performance fees were USD 45 million (CHF 60 million) in the second quarter of 2003, compared with USD 44 million (CHF 60 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and USD 52 million (CHF 83 million) in the second quarter of 2002. The book value of the active private equity investments was USD 888 million (CHF 1.2 billion) and fair value was USD 943 million (CHF 1.3 billion) as of June 30, 2003.

Second quarter 2003 operating income for the Other division was USD 57 million (CHF 77 million), compared with operating income of USD 47 million (CHF 64 million) and of USD 10 million (CHF 23 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and the second quarter of 2002, respectively. The increase in operating income was principally related to the sale of investments and lower write-downs on the non-continuing businesses, which include real estate, distressed trading and private equity investments. The aggregate operating loss related to all non-continuing legacy businesses in the second quarter of 2003 was USD 10 million (CHF 12 million), compared with USD 42 million (CHF 57 million) and USD 97 million (CHF 151 million) in the first quarter of 2003 and the second quarter of 2002, respectively. Credit Suisse First Boston continues to reduce the net exposure of the non-continuing portfolio as market conditions permit. As of June 30, 2003, the net exposure of the entire non-continuing portfolio, including unfunded commitments on the real estate portfolio, was USD 2.5 billion (CHF 3.4 billion), a decrease of USD 0.2 billion (CHF 0.3 billion) compared with March 31, 2003.

CSFB Financial Services
CSFB Financial Services reported a segment profit of USD 38 million (CHF 50 million) for the second quarter of 2003, an increase of 3% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and a decrease of 46% compared with the second quarter of 2002, primarily due to the May 1, 2003 sale of Pershing. Operating income for the second quarter of 2003 was USD 299 million (CHF 397 million), down 2% and 46% from the first quarter of 2003 and the second quarter of 2002, respectively, while operating expenses increased 5% and decreased 42%, respectively. Excluding Pershing, operating income increased 3% in the second quarter of 2003 compared with the first quarter of 2003, mainly as a result of higher Credit Suisse Asset Management results. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income excluding Pershing decreased 13% due to lower Private Client Services results. Excluding Pershing, operating expenses in the second quarter of 2003 decreased 5% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Pershing’s net results of nil and USD 15 million (CHF 21 million) were reported within the CSFB Financial Services’ segment operating income in the second and first quarters of 2003, respectively. Pershing’s second quarter 2002 operating income and operating expenses were USD 209 million (CHF 334 million) and USD 164 million (CHF 263 million), respectively. First half 2003 and 2002 operating income for Pershing was USD 15 million (CHF 21 million) and USD 440 million (CHF 722 million), respectively, and first half 2002 operating expenses were USD 333 million (CHF 547 million).

Credit Suisse Asset Management ’s operating income in the second quarter of 2003 increased 5% compared with the first quarter of 2003 due to the market appreciation and favorable foreign exchange impact. Operating income increased 1% compared with the second quarter of 2002. Assets under management increased USD 19.7 billion (CHF 23.7 billion), or 6.8%, compared with March 31, 2003, to USD 311.4 billion (CHF 421.3 billion) as of June 30, 2003, due to market appreciation offset by a USD 1.3 billion (CHF 1.7 billion) net outflow of assets. Discretionary assets under management increased USD 14.4 billion (CHF 17.5 billion) as of June 30, 2003, compared with March 31, 2003.

Private Client Services ’ operating income for the second quarter of 2003 increased 1% compared with the first quarter of 2003 and assets under management increased 5.1% compared with the first quarter 2003. Compared with the second quarter of 2002, operating income decreased 28%, reflecting declines in customer debit balances, reduced trading activity and assets under management. Private Client Services’ net outflow of assets was USD 1.3 billion (CHF 1.8 billion) for the second quarter of 2003.

In June 2003, Credit Suisse First Boston completed its acquisition of Volaris Advisors. The acquisition of Volaris , a New York based equity-options strategies firm providing yield-enhancement and volatility management services, is expected to enhance Private Clients Services’ business by expanding its service offering.


Credit Suisse First Boston business unit income statement – operating 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Operating income3,1872,9203,4939(9)6,1076,770(10)
Personnel expenses1,6481,5091,9219(14)3,1573,729(15)
Other operating expenses6806607343(7)1,3401,509(11)
Operating expenses2,3282,1692,6557(12)4,4975,238(14)
Gross operating profit8597518381431,6101,5325
Depreciation of non-current assets1059411612(9)199239(17)
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses49128260(62)(81)177462(62)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes70552946233531,23483148
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 0016(100)016(100)
Taxes 2) 3)(197)(144)(111)3777(341)(192)78
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests508385367323889365536
Acquisition interest(48)(63)(99)(24)(52)(111)(198)(44)
Amortization of retention payments(78)(80)(112)(3)(30)(158)(219)(28)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(150)(151)(206)(1)(27)(301)(419)(28)
Tax impact6470111(9)(42)134223(40)
Net profit before minority interests 296161618438545742
Minority interests00000
Net profit 4)296161618438545742
       
Reconciliation to net operating profit      
Net profit296161618438545742
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, net of tax130131168(1)(23)261342(24)
Net operating profit426292229468671838487

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Credit Suisse First Boston business unit income statement – operating 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Operating income4,2434,0015,5986(24)8,24411,103(26)
Personnel expenses2,1952,0673,0786(29)4,2626,115(30)
Other operating expenses9059041,1720(23)1,8092,474(27)
Operating expenses3,1002,9714,2504(27)6,0718,589(29)
Gross operating profit1,1431,0301,34811(15)2,1732,514(14)
Depreciation of non-current assets1381301856(25)268392(32)
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses63176420(64)(85)239758(68)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes94272474330271,6661,36422
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 0026(100)026(100)
Taxes 2) 3)(264)(197)(178)3448(461)(315)46
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests67852759129151,2051,07512
Acquisition interest(64)(86)(158)(26)(59)(150)(325)(54)
Amortization of retention payments(102)(110)(180)(7)(43)(212)(359)(41)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(201)(206)(330)(2)(39)(407)(687)(41)
Tax impact8496178(13)(53)180365(51)
Net profit before minority interests 3952211017929161669
Minority interests00000
Net profit 4)3952211017929161669
       
Reconciliation to net operating profit      
Net profit3952211017929161669
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, net of tax175179270(2)(35)354561(37)
Net operating profit570400371435497063054
1) The operating basis business unit results reflect the results of the separate segments comprising the business unit. Certain acquisition-related costs, including acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results. Certain other items, including brokerage, execution and clearing expenses, contractor and recruitment costs and expenses related to certain redeemable preferred securities classified as minority interests are presented in the operating basis business unit results based on the Group’s segment reporting principles. For a reconciliation and a discussion of the material reconciling items, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.
2) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF 14 m (USD 6 m) and CHF –123 m (USD –75 m), respectively.
3) Excluding tax impact on acquisition-related costs.
4) Net profit is identical on an operating and Swiss GAAP basis.


Credit Suisse First Boston business unit key information 
   6 months
based on CHF amounts2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Cost/income ratio 1)78.5%80.7%84.0%79.6%85.8%
Cost/income ratio – operating 2)76.3%77.5%79.2%76.9%80.9%
Return on average allocated capital 1)13.5%7.4%3.3%10.3%1.5%
Return on average allocated capital – operating 2)18.5%12.4%9.9%15.3%8.5%
Average allocated capital in CHF m12,30512,88914,95812,64914,769
Pre-tax margin 1)14.9%9.1%2.3%12.1%0.6%
Pre-tax margin – operating 2)18.3%13.2%7.7%15.8%6.4%
Personnel expenses/operating income 1)58.8%59.5%63.7%59.1%64.0%
Personnel expenses/operating income – operating 2)51.7%51.7%55.0%51.7%55.1%
      
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Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  18,71619,21823,424
1) Based on the business unit results on a Swiss GAAP basis.
2) Based on the operating basis business unit results, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs not allocated to the segments and reflect certain other reclassifications discussed in the “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.


Overview of business unit Credit Suisse First Boston – operating 1)
in USD min CHF m
  CSFB  CSFB 
 InstitutionalFinancialCredit SuisseInstitutionalFinancialCredit Suisse
2Q2003SecuritiesServicesFirst BostonSecuritiesServicesFirst Boston
Operating income2,8882993,1873,8463974,243
Personnel expenses1,4921561,6481,9872082,195
Other operating expenses59189680786119905
Operating expenses2,0832452,3282,7733273,100
Gross operating profit805548591,073701,143
Depreciation of non-current assets96910512711138
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses56(7)4973(10)63
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes6535270587369942
Taxes 2)(183)(14)(197)(245)(19)(264)
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests4703850862850678
Acquisition interest  (48)  (64)
Amortization of retention payments  (78)  (102)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill  (150)  (201)
Tax impact  64  84
Net profit 3)  296  395
     
Other data:    
Average allocated capital8,7944079,06111,94355212,305
1) The operating basis business unit results reflect the results of the separate segments comprising the business unit. Certain acquisition-related costs, including acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results. Certain other items, including brokerage, execution and clearing expenses, contractor and recruitment costs and expenses related to certain redeemable preferred securities classified as minority interests are presented in the operating basis business unit results based on the Group’s segment reporting principles. For a reconciliation and a discussion of the material reconciling items, please refer to “Reconciliation of operating results to Swiss GAAP”.
2) Excluding tax impact on acquisition-related costs.
3) Net profit is identical on an operating and Swiss GAAP basis.


Institutional Securities income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Fixed Income 2)1,4411,4221,2631142,8632,53213
Equity74660276024(2)1,3481,615(17)
Investment Banking 3)64454590718(29)1,1891,648(28)
Other 2) 3)57471021470104(114)
Operating income2,8882,6162,94010(2)5,5045,681(3)
Personnel expenses1,4921,3611,66210(10)2,8533,212(11)
Other operating expenses591574570341,1651,188(2)
Operating expenses2,0831,9352,2328(7)4,0184,400(9)
Gross operating profit80568170818141,4861,28116
Depreciation of non-current assets968693123182195(7)
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses56112252(50)(78)168451(63)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes65348336335801,13663579
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 0016(100)016(100)
Taxes 4)(183)(135)(83)36120(318)(137)132
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests (segment result)470348296355981851459
1) Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current presentation. Certain acquisition-related costs, including acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) Reflects the movement of the results of certain non-continuing real estate and distressed assets from Fixed Income to Other.
3) Reflects the movement of the results of certain non-continuing private equity business from Investment Banking to Other.
4) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of USD 34 m and USD –20 m, respectively.


Institutional Securities income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Fixed Income 2)1,9171,9482,021(2)(5)3,8654,153(7)
Equity9958251,21121(18)1,8202,648(31)
Investment Banking 3)8577481,45815(41)1,6052,703(41)
Other 2) 3)77642320235141(187)
Operating income3,8463,5854,7137(18)7,4319,317(20)
Personnel expenses1,9871,8642,6657(25)3,8515,268(27)
Other operating expenses7867879080(13)1,5731,947(19)
Operating expenses2,7732,6513,5735(22)5,4247,215(25)
Gross operating profit1,0739341,14015(6)2,0072,102(5)
Depreciation of non-current assets1271191497(15)246320(23)
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses73154406(53)(82)227739(69)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes87366158532491,5341,04347
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 0026(100)026(100)
Taxes 4)(245)(185)(134)3283(430)(225)91
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests (segment result)62847647732321,10484431
1) Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current presentation. Certain acquisition-related costs, including acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) Reflects the movement of the results of certain non-continuing real estate and distressed assets from Fixed Income to Other.
3) Reflects the movement of the results of certain non-continuing private equity business from Investment Banking to Other.
4) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF 58 m and CHF –33 m, respectively.


Institutional Securities balance sheet information 
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Total assets 634,134621,288588,904
Total assets in USD m468,757455,757423,611
Due from banks215,698213,537198,511
   of which securities lending and reverse repurchase
    agreements
148,620157,899156,234
Due from customers134,799125,552114,775
   of which securities lending and reverse repurchase
    agreements
52,80353,37657,435
Mortgages13,70114,84114,825
Securities and precious metals trading portfolios177,785174,533163,480
Due to banks324,074317,781292,449
   of which securities borrowing and repurchase
    agreements
95,179120,453123,017
Due to customers, other126,807116,926109,980
   of which securities borrowing and repurchase
    agreements
64,39064,26966,864


Institutional Securities key information 
   6 months
based on CHF amounts2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Cost/income ratio 1)75.4%77.3%79.0%76.3%80.9%
Average allocated capital in CHF m11,94312,51914,38212,25514,064
Pre-tax margin 1)22.7%18.4%13.0%20.6%11.5%
Personnel expenses/operating income 1)51.7%52.0%56.5%51.8%56.5%
      
   30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  15,92116,33216,524
1) Based on the segment results, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs not allocated to the segment.


CSFB Financial Services income statement 1)
       Change Change     Change 
       in % from in % from     in % from 
          6 months  
in USD m2Q2003 1Q2003 2Q2002 1Q2003 2Q2002 2003 2002 2002 
Net interest income13 12 68 8 (81) 25 117 (79) 
Net commission and service fee income 257 246 447 4 (43) 503 885 (43) 
Net trading income30 25 32 20 (6) 55 63 (13) 
Other ordinary income (1) 21 6   20 24 (17) 
Operating income299 304 553 (2) (46) 603 1,089 (45) 
Personnel expenses156 148 259 5 (40) 304 517 (41) 
Other operating expenses89 86 164 3 (46) 175 321 (45) 
Operating expenses245 234 423 5 (42) 479 838 (43) 
Gross operating profit54 70 130 (23) (58) 124 251 (51) 
Depreciation of non-current assets9 8 23 13 (61) 17 44 (61) 
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses(7) 16 8   9 11 (18) 
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes52 46 99 13 (47) 98 196 (50) 
Taxes 2)(14) (9) (28) 56 (50) (23) (55) (58) 
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs and minority interests (segment result)38 37 71 3 (46) 75 141 (47) 
1) Certain acquisition-related costs, including acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would not have had an impact on the taxes reported for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002.


CSFB Financial Services income statement 1)
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Net interest income17161096(84)33191(83)
Net commission and service fee income 3423377151(52)6791,452(53)
Net trading income40345218(23)74104(29)
Other ordinary income (2)2992739(31)
Operating income397416885(5)(55)8131,786(54)
Personnel expenses2082034132(50)411847(51)
Other operating expenses1191172642(55)236527(55)
Operating expenses3273206772(52)6471,374(53)
Gross operating profit7096208(27)(66)166412(60)
Depreciation of non-current assets1111360(69)2272(69)
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses(10)22141219(37)
Net operating profit before extraordinary items, acquisition-related costs and taxes696315810(56)132321(59)
Taxes 2)(19)(12)(44)58(57)(31)(90)(66)
Net operating profit before acquisition-related costs, and minority interests (segment result)5051114(2)(56)101231(56)
1) Certain acquisition-related costs, including acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, not allocated to the segments are included in the business unit results.
2) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would not have had an impact on the taxes reported for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002.


CSFB Financial Services key information 
  6 months
based on CHF amounts2Q20031Q20032Q200220032002
Cost/income ratio 1)85.1%79.6%80.6%82.3%81.0%
Average allocated capital in CHF m5525951,0985461,098
Pre-tax margin 1)17.4%15.1%17.9%16.2%18.0%
Personnel expenses/operating income 1)52.4%48.8%46.7%50.6%47.4%
Net new assets Credit Suisse Asset Management in CHF bn (discretionary)(1.7)(5.2)(6.5)(6.9)(10.4)
Net new assets Private Client Services in CHF bn(1.8)1.52.2(0.3)5.3
Growth in assets under management5.8%(4.2%)(10.7%)1.3%(15.5%)
Growth in discretionary assets under management – Credit Suisse Asset Management6.6%(4.8%)(10.5%)1.5%(11.6%)
   of which net new assets (0.6%)(1.9%)(1.8%)(2.5%)(2.9%)
   of which market movement and structural effects 7.2%(2.9%)(8.7%)3.9%(8.7%)
Growth in net new assets Private Client Services(2.7%)2.1%2.3%(0.4%)5.5%
      
   30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
Assets under management in CHF bn  493.0465.9486.5
   of which Credit Suisse Asset Management   421.3397.6412.8
   of which Private Client Services   69.366.371.7
Discretionary assets under management in CHF bn  299.9281.9297.2
   of which Credit Suisse Asset Management   282.8265.3278.7
      of which mutual funds distributed   113.3104.9106.5
   of which Private Client Services   17.116.618.5
Advisory assets under management in CHF bn   193.1184.0189.3
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)  2,7952,8866,900
1) Based on the segment results, which exclude certain acquisition-related costs not allocated to the segment.






RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING RESULTS TO SWISS GAAP

Introduction
The Group’s consolidated results are prepared in accordance with Swiss GAAP, while the Group’s segment reporting principles are applied to the presentation of segment results. For a description of these reporting principles, please refer to “Operating and Financial Review – Reporting Principles” in the Group’s 2002 Annual Report. The operating basis business unit results reflect the results of the separate segments constituting the respective business units and certain acquisition-related costs that are not allocated to the segments. The Group’s consolidated results reflect the operating basis business unit results adjusted for certain reclassifications associated with the business units and consolidation adjustments in the Corporate Center in accordance with Swiss GAAP.

The tables below reconcile the operating basis business unit results to Swiss GAAP. The “Reclassifications” columns include acquisition-related costs and reclassifications related to management reporting policies as described below. Acquisition-related costs are excluded from the operating basis business unit results because management believes that this enables them and investors to better assess the results and key performance indicators of the business. The operating basis business unit results in management’s view provide a more useful indication of the financial performance of the operating business as they reflect the core businesses’ operating performance for the periods under review unaffected by the amortization of costs related to historical acquisitions.

Credit Suisse Financial Services business unit
The Credit Suisse Financial Services operating basis column reflects the results of the respective segments, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, which are reflected in the reclassified column. The Credit Suisse Financial Services operating basis business unit results are also adjusted for credit-related valuation adjustments, resulting from the difference between the statistical credit provisions recorded by its banking segments and actual credit provisions on a Swiss GAAP basis. In addition, gains or losses related to sales of investments within the insurance business are recorded as operating income/expenses at the insurance segments and the business unit level and reclassified to extraordinary income/expenses, net in the reconciliation in accordance with Swiss GAAP.

Credit Suisse First Boston business unit
The Credit Suisse First Boston operating basis column reflects the results of the respective segments, excluding acquisition interest, amortization of retention payments and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, which are reflected in the reclassifications column. The Credit Suisse First Boston operating basis business unit results also deduct brokerage, execution and clearing expenses from other operating expenses (reclassified as a reduction in operating income); deduct from other operating expenses contractor and certain staff recruitment costs (reclassified as an addition to personnel expenses); and adds to operating income expenses related to certain redeemable preferred securities (reclassified as minority interests). This presentation brings Credit Suisse First Boston in line with its US competitors in the investment banking industry and facilitates comparison to its peers, which management believes is useful for investors. Swiss GAAP does not permit brokerage, execution or clearing expenses, contractor costs and certain staff recruitment costs to be reported as part of other operating expenses. The presentation of redeemable preferred securities of Credit Suisse First Boston issued by consolidated special purpose entities as an expense reducing its operating income is intended to present more fairly the operating results from its core businesses because they reflect the operating performance for the periods under review unaffected by the funding costs related to historical acquisitions.


Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First Boston  
  Re-Swiss Re-Swiss Credit
 Operatingclassifi-GAAPOperatingclassifi-GAAPCorporateSuisse
2Q2003, in CHF m basis cationsbasis basis cationsbasisCenter1)Group
Operating income3,435 3,4354,243(247)2) 3) 5)3,9961187,549
Personnel expenses1,394 1,3942,1951532) 3)2,348823,824
Other operating expenses706 706905(253)3)652(111)1,247
Operating expenses2,100 2,1003,100 3,000(29)5,071
Gross operating profit1,335 1,3351,143 9961472,478
Depreciation of non-current assets192 192138 138145475
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill27272012)201(5)223
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses90(27)4)6363 635131
Profit before extraordinary items and taxes1,053 1,053942 59421,649
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 8 80 05361
Taxes(216)(6)(222)(264)84(180)83(319)
Net profit before minority interests 845 839678 4141381,391
Minority interests(10) (10)0(19)5)(19)(16)(45)
Net profit835 829678 3951221,346
      
Reconciliation to business unit results     
Acquisition interests  (64)64 
Amortization of retention payments  (102)102 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(27)27(201)201 
Tax impact0 84(84) 
Business unit result 808  395    
1) Corporate Center includes the parent company operations, including Group financing initiatives, centrally managed, own-use real estate, consisting mainly of bank premises within Switzerland and consolidation adjustments.
2) Reflects acquisition interest of CHF 64 m allocated to operating income, amortization of retention payments of CHF 102 m allocated to personnel expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill of CHF 201 m.
3) Reflects brokerage, execution and clearing expenses of CHF 202 m reclassified from other operating expenses to a reduction of operating income and contractor costs of CHF 39 m and staff recruitment costs of CHF 12 m reclassified from other operating expenses to personnel expenses.
4) Reflects an increase/(decrease) in credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between statistical and actual credit provisions of CHF –27 m.
5) Reflects expenses of CHF 19 m related to certain redeemable preferred securities reclassified from operating income to minority interests.


Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First Boston  
  Re-Swiss Re-Swiss Credit
 Operatingclassifi-GAAPOperatingclassifi-GAAPCorporateSuisse
1Q2003, in CHF m basis cationsbasis basis cationsbasisCenter1)Group
Operating income3,393582)3,4514,001(249)3) 4) 6)3,752(179)7,024
Personnel expenses1,369 1,3692,0671653) 4)2,232383,639
Other operating expenses779 779904(237)4)667(65)1,381
Operating expenses2,148 2,1482,971 2,899(27)5,020
Gross operating profit1,245 1,3031,030 853(152)2,004
Depreciation of non-current assets220 220130 13070420
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill25252063)2061232
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses81(24)5)57176 1760233
Profit before extraordinary items and taxes944 1,001724 341(223)1,119
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 7(58)2)(51)0 02(49)
Taxes(253)(5)(258)(197)96(101)(19)(378)
Net profit/(loss) before minority interests 698 692527 240(240)692
Minority interests(8) (8)0(19)6)(19)(13)(40)
Net profit/(loss)690 684527 221(253)652
      
Reconciliation to business unit results     
Acquisition interests  (86)86 
Amortization of retention payments  (110)110 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(25)25(206)206 
Tax impact1(1)96(96) 
Business unit result666  221    
1) Corporate Center includes the parent company operations, including Group financing initiatives, centrally managed, own-use real estate, consisting mainly of bank premises within Switzerland and consolidation adjustments.
2) Reflects gains/(losses) from sales of investments within the insurance business of CHF –58 m reclassified from operating income to extraordinary income/(expenses).
3) Reflects acquisition interest of CHF 86 m allocated to operating income, amortization of retention payments of CHF 110 m allocated to personnel expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill of CHF 206 m.
4) Reflects brokerage, execution and clearing expenses of CHF 182 m reclassified from other operating expenses to a reduction of operating income and contractor costs of CHF 46 m and staff recruitment costs of CHF 9 m reclassified from other operating expenses to personnel expenses.
5) Reflects an increase/(decrease) in credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between statistical and actual credit provisions of CHF –24 m.
6) Reflects expenses of CHF 19 m related to certain redeemable preferred securities reclassified from operating income to minority interests.


Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First Boston  
  Re-Swiss Re-Swiss Credit
 Operatingclassifi-GAAPOperatingclassifi-GAAPCorporateSuisse
2Q2002, in CHF m basis cationsbasis basis cationsbasisCenter1)Group
Operating income2,718(63)2)2,6555,598(322)3) 4) 6)5,276(284)7,647
Personnel expenses1,474 1,4743,0782843) 4)3,362(20)4,816
Other operating expenses909 9091,172(289)4)883(40)1,752
Operating expenses2,383 2,3834,250 4,245(60)6,568
Gross operating profit335 2721,348 1,031(224)1,079
Depreciation of non-current assets217 217185 18564466
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill 4646 3303)330(2)374
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses9585)103420 42039562
Profit/(loss) before extraordinary items and taxes23 (94)743 96(325)(323)
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 21632)8426 260110
Taxes(380)2(378)(178)1780(39)(417)
Net profit/(loss) before minority interests (336) (388)591 122(364)(630)
Minority interests85 850(21)6)(21)(13)51
Net profit/(loss)(251) (303)591 101(377)(579)
      
Reconciliation to business unit results     
Acquisition interests  (158)158 
Amortization of retention payments  (180)180 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(46)46(330)330 
Tax impact00178(178) 
Business unit result(297)  101    
1) Corporate Center includes the parent company operations, including Group financing initiatives, centrally managed, own-use real estate, consisting mainly of bank premises within Switzerland and consolidation adjustments.
2) Reflects gains/(losses) from sales of investments within the insurance business of CHF 63 m reclassified from operating income to extraordinary income/(expenses).
3) Reflects acquisition interest of CHF 158 m allocated to operating income, amortization of retention payments of CHF 180 m allocated to personnel expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill of CHF 330 m.
4) Reflects brokerage, execution and clearing expenses of CHF 185 m reclassified from other operating expenses to a reduction of operating income and contractor costs of CHF 83 m and staff recruitment costs of CHF 21 m reclassified from other operating expenses to personnel expenses.
5) Reflects an increase/(decrease) in credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between statistical and actual credit provisions of CHF 8 m.
6) Reflects expenses of CHF 21 m related to certain redeemable preferred securities reclassified from operating income to minority interests.


Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First Boston  
  Re-Swiss Re-Swiss Credit  
 Operatingclassifi-GAAPOperatingclassifi-GAAPCorporateSuisse 
6 months 2003, in CHF m basis cationsbasis basis cationsbasisCenter1)Group 
Operating income6,828582)6,8868,244(496)3) 4) 6)7,748(61)14,573 
Personnel expenses2,763 2,7634,2623183) 4)4,5801207,463 
Other operating expenses1,485 1,4851,809(490)4)1,319(176)2,628 
Operating expenses4,248 4,2486,071 5,899(56)10,091 
Gross operating profit2,580 2,6382,173 1,849(5)4,482 
Depreciation of non-current assets412 412268 268215895 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill 5252 4073)407(4)455 
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses171(51)5)120239 2395364 
Profit before extraordinary items and taxes1,997 2,0541,666 935(221)2,768 
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 15(58)2)(43)0 05512 
Taxes(469)(11)(480)(461)180(281)64(697) 
Net profit before minority interests 1,543 1,5311,205 654(102)2,083 
Minority interests(18) (18)0(38)6)(38)(29)(85) 
Net profit1,525 1,5131,205 616(131)1,998 
      
Reconciliation to business unit results     
Acquisition interests  (150)150 
Amortization of retention payments  (212)212 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(52)52(407)407 
Tax impact1(1)180(180) 
Business unit result1,474  616    
1) Corporate Center includes the parent company operations, including Group financing initiatives, centrally managed, own-use real estate, consisting mainly of bank premises within Switzerland and consolidation adjustments.
2) Reflects gains/(losses) from sales of investments within the insurance business of CHF –58 m reclassified from operating income to extraordinary income/(expenses).
3) Reflects acquisition interest of CHF 150 m allocated to operating income, amortization of retention payments of CHF 212 m allocated to personnel expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill of CHF 407 m.
4) Reflects brokerage, execution and clearing expenses of CHF 384 m reclassified from other operating expenses to a reduction of operating income and contractor costs of CHF 85 m and staff recruitment costs of CHF 21 m reclassified from other operating expenses to personnel expenses.
5) Reflects an increase/(decrease) in credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between statistical and actual credit provisions of CHF –51 m.
6) Reflects expenses of CHF 38 m related to certain redeemable preferred securities reclassified from operating income to minority interests.


Credit Suisse Financial ServicesCredit Suisse First Boston  
  Re-Swiss Re-Swiss Credit  
 Operatingclassifi-GAAPOperatingclassifi-GAAPCorporateSuisse 
6 months 2002, in CHF m basis cationsbasis basis cationsbasisCenterGroup
Operating income6,024(63)2)5,96111,103(674)3) 4) 6)10,429(413)15,977
Personnel expenses2,917 2,9176,1155613) 4)6,676609,653
Other operating expenses1,723 1,7232,474(592)4)1,882(192)3,413
Operating expenses4,640 4,6408,589 8,558(132)13,066
Gross operating profit1,384 1,3212,514 1,871(281)2,911
Depreciation of non-current assets422 422392 392133947
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill 7575 6873)687(3)759
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses19445)198758 758771,033
Profit/(loss) before extraordinary items and taxes768 6261,364 34(488)172
Extraordinary income/(expenses), net 18632)8126 26(2)105
Taxes(500)2(498)(315)36550(56)(504)
Net profit/(loss) before minority interests 286 2091,075 110(546)(227)
Minority interests83 830(41)6)(41)(26)16
Net profit/(loss)369 2921,075 69(572)(211)
      
Reconciliation to business unit results     
Acquisition interests  (325)325 
Amortization of retention payments  (359)359 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill(75)75(687)687 
Tax impact1(1)365(365) 
Business unit result295  69    
1) Corporate Center includes the parent company operations, including Group financing initiatives, centrally managed, own-use real estate, consisting mainly of bank premises within Switzerland and consolidation adjustments.
2) Reflects gains/(losses) from sales of investments within the insurance business of CHF 63 m reclassified from operating income to extraordinary income/(expenses).
3) Reflects acquisition interest of CHF 325 m allocated to operating income, amortization of retention payments of CHF 359 m allocated to personnel expenses and amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill of CHF 687 m.
4) Reflects brokerage, execution and clearing expenses of CHF 390 m reclassified from other operating expenses to a reduction of operating income and contractor costs of CHF 171 m and staff recruitment costs of CHF 31 m reclassified from other operating expenses to personnel expenses.
5) Reflects an increase/(decrease) in credit-related valuation adjustments resulting from the difference between statistical and actual credit provisions of CHF 4 m.
6) Reflects expenses of CHF 41 m related to certain redeemable preferred securities reclassified from operating income to minority interests.


CONSOLIDATED RESULTS | CREDIT SUISSE GROUP


Consolidated income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20031Q20032Q20021Q20032Q2002200320022002
Interest and discount income3,5133,3414,6265(24)6,8549,278(26)
Interest and dividend income from trading portfolios2,4452,0262,61021(6)4,4715,258(15)
Interest and dividend income from financial investments172175172(2)034727924
Interest expenses(4,268)(3,891)(5,232)10(18)(8,159)(10,786)(24)
Net interest income1,8621,6512,17613(14)3,5134,029(13)
Commission income from lending activities243205207191744840710
Commission income from securities and investment transactions2,6412,5553,9213(33)5,1967,834(34)
Commission income from other services2582414317(40)499916(46)
Commission expenses(182)(187)(200)(3)(9)(369)(425)(13)
Net commission and service fee income 2,9602,8144,3595(32)5,7748,732(34)
Net trading income1,3271,2738894492,6002,10524
Premiums earned, net7,58510,4767,367(28)318,06117,8301
Claims incurred and actuarial provisions(8,143)(9,684)(5,381)(16)51(17,827)(15,512)15
Commission expenses, net(624)(589)(575)69(1,213)(1,019)19
Investment income from the insurance business2,5231,332(932)893,855150
Net income from the insurance business1,3411,535479(13)1802,8761,44998
Income from the sale of financial investments1477526596(45)222514(57)
Income from investments in associates(2)43244184(51)
Income from other non-consolidated participations1511501622(27)
Real estate income4543575(21)88880
Sundry ordinary income23721018413294474460
Sundry ordinary expenses 1)(383)(621)(801)(38)(52)(1,004)(1,492)(33)
Other ordinary income/(expenses), net59(249)(256)(190)(338)(44)
Operating income7,5497,0247,6477(1)14,57315,977(9)
Personnel expenses3,8243,6394,8165(21)7,4639,653(23)
Other operating expenses1,2471,3811,752(10)(29)2,6283,413(23)
Operating expenses5,0715,0206,5681(23)10,09113,066(23)
Gross operating profit2,4782,0041,079241304,4822,91154
Depreciation of non-current assets 2)475420466132895947(5)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets7881173(4)(55)159366(57)
Amortization of goodwill145151201(4)(28)296393(25)
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses from the banking business 1)131233562(44)(77)3641,033(65)
Depreciation, valuation adjustments and losses8298851,402(6)(41)1,7142,739(37)
Profit/(loss) before extraordinary items and taxes 1,6491,119(323)472,768172
Extraordinary income1209121(1)1291253
Extraordinary expenses(59)(58)(11)2436(117)(20)485
Taxes 3)(319)(378)(417)(16)(24)(697)(504)38
Net profit/(loss) before minority interests 1,391692(630)1012,083(227)
Minority interests(45)(40)5113(85)16
Net profit/(loss)1,346652(579)1061,998(211)
1) Effective in the first quarter 2003, declines in value of debt securities and loans available for sale due to deterioration in creditworthiness are reported in “Sundry ordinary expenses”. In previous years they were recorded in “Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses from the banking business”.
2) Includes amortization of Present Value of Future Profits (PVFP) from the insurance business.
3) In 4Q2002, Credit Suisse Group adopted a change in accounting principle relating to the recognition of deferred tax assets on net operating losses. The retroactive application of this change in accounting principle would have resulted in taxes for 2Q2002 and for the 6 months 2002 of CHF –41 m and CHF –94 m, respectively.


Consolidated balance sheet 
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m30.06.0331.03.0331.12.0231.03.0331.12.02
Assets    
Cash and other liquid assets4,0162,4402,5516557
Money market papers21,28322,92125,125(7)(15)
Due from banks215,292213,829195,778110
Receivables from the insurance business12,35912,60412,290(2)1
Due from customers193,115185,370182,14346
Mortgages96,81696,34294,89602
Securities and precious metals trading portfolios187,358183,424173,13328
Financial investments from the banking business35,05332,88933,39475
Investments from the insurance business140,045131,605128,45069
Non-consolidated participations1,5945,0111,792(68)(11)
Tangible fixed assets7,7267,6938,1520(5)
Intangible assets15,44715,79918,359(2)(16)
Accrued income and prepaid expenses14,74213,88213,88266
Other assets71,79968,33465,71159
Total assets1,016,645992,143955,65626
Subordinated assets6,3615,8665,4791)816
Receivables due from non-consolidated participations864986728(12)19
     
Liabilities and shareholders' equity    
Money market papers issued26,96729,43822,178(8)22
Due to banks325,887316,302287,884313
Payables from the insurance business8,5568,36510,2182(16)
Due to customers in savings and investment deposits42,39841,58239,73927
Due to customers, other262,342254,215258,24432
Medium-term notes (cash bonds)2,1612,3312,599(7)(17)
Bonds and mortgage-backed bonds80,70184,44181,839(4)(1)
Accrued expenses and deferred income16,77413,38417,46325(4)
Other liabilities57,81256,93156,07023
Valuation adjustments and provisions12,50812,25411,55728
Technical provisions for the insurance business147,111141,498136,47148
Total liabilities983,217960,741924,26226
Reserve for general banking risks1,7331,7391,73900
Share capital1,1901,1901,19000
Capital reserve20,71320,71020,71000
Revaluation reserves for the insurance business1,7041,0441,5046313
Reserve for own shares1,9501,9501,95000
Retained earnings1,2001,2384,732(3)(75)
Minority interests2,9402,8792,87822
Net profit/(loss)1,998652(3,309)206
Total shareholders' equity33,42831,40231,39466
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity1,016,645992,143955,65626
Subordinated liabilities20,18620,4181)20,9321)(1)(4)
Liabilities due to non-consolidated participations1,3901,7141,164(19)19
1) Restated.


Off-balance sheet and fiduciary business 
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.02
Credit guarantees in form of bills of exchange and other guarantees 1)30,31027,745
Bid bonds, delivery and performance bonds, letters of indemnity, other performance-related guarantees4,8484,680
Irrevocable commitments in respect of documentary credits3,0773,242
Other contingent liabilities2,8213,437
Contingent liabilities41,05639,104
Irrevocable commitments 98,89192,9502)
Liabilities for calls on shares and other equity instruments3943
Confirmed credits5532
Total off-balance sheet140,041132,129
Fiduciary transactions36,40737,703

At 30.06.03, market value guarantees reported as derivatives totaled CHF 220.5 bn (31.12.02: CHF 170.4 bn) (nominal value). The associated replacement value reported on-balance sheet totaled CHF 5.8 bn (31.12.02: CHF 10.3 bn).

 

 

 

 

 
1) Including credit guarantees of securities lent as arranger: 30.06.03: CHF 23.7 bn (31.12.02: CHF 20.7 bn).
2) 31.12.02 restated.


Derivative instruments 
  PositiveNegative PositiveNegative
  grossgross grossgross
 NominalreplacementreplacementNominalreplacementreplacement
  value value 1) value 1) value value 1) value 1)
in CHF bn30.06.0330.06.0330.06.0331.12.0231.12.0231.12.02
Interest rate products11,855.4227.5219.010,647.2185.4181.0
Foreign exchange products1,794.937.538.21,376.734.836.1
Precious metals products15.60.62.419.80.92.5
Equity/index-related products419.116.517.6347.512.613.0
Other products243.73.75.3179.44.35.0
Total derivative instruments14,328.7285.8282.512,570.6238.0237.6
1) Including replacement values for traded derivatives (futures and traded options) subject to daily margining requirements. Total positive and negative replacement values of traded derivatives amount to CHF 4.0 bn (31.12.02: CHF 1.5 bn) and CHF 3.0 bn (31.12.02: CHF 1.1 bn).


Currency translation rates  
Average rate year-to-date Closing rate used in the
used in the income statementbalance sheet as of
in CHF 2Q20031Q20032Q200230.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
1 USD 1.351.371.641.35281.36321.3902
1 EUR1.491.471.471.54611.47681.4550
1 GBP2.182.192.362.23572.14932.2357
100 JPY1.141.151.261.12901.14341.1722


Income statement of the banking and insurance business 1)
Banking business
(incl. Corporate Center)Insurance business2)Credit Suisse Group
6 months, in CHF m200320022003200220032002
Net interest income3,5143,9923,5134,029
Net commission and service fee income5,7568,7405,7748,732
Net trading income2,6022,1052,6002,105
Net income from the insurance business  3)2,8941,4572,8761,449
Other ordinary income/(expenses), net69(45)(269)(286)(190)(338)
Operating income11,94114,7922,6251,17114,57315,977
Personnel expenses6,4338,5241,0301,1297,4639,653
Other operating expenses1,9272,6436967532,6283,413
Operating expenses8,36011,1671,7261,88210,09113,066
Gross operating profit/(loss)3,5813,625899(711)4,4822,911
Depreciation of non-current assets631672264276895947
Amortization of acquired intangible assets15936600159366
Amortization of goodwill 2643583234296393
Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses from the banking business3641,0343641,033
Depreciation, valuation adjustments and losses1,4182,4302963101,7142,739
Profit/(loss) before extraordinary items, taxes and minority interests2,1631,195603(1,021)2,768172
Extraordinary income102622763129125
Extraordinary expenses(32)(20)(85)0(117)(20)
Taxes(540)(377)(158)(126)(697)(504)
Net profit/(loss) before minority interests1,693860387(1,084)2,083(227)
Minority interests(74)(77)(10)93(85)16
Net profit/(loss)1,619783377(991)1,998(211)
1) Income statements for the banking and insurance business are presented on a stand-alone basis.
2) Represents “Winterthur” Swiss Insurance Company.
3) Insurance business: expenses due to the handling of both claims and investments are allocated to the income from the insurance business, of which CHF 282 m (6 months 2002: CHF 265 m) are related to personnel expenses and CHF 219 m (6 months 2002: CHF 213 m) to other operating expenses.


Statement of shareholders' equity 
6 months
in CHF m20032002
At beginning of financial year31,39438,921
Dividends paid(123)0
Dividends paid to minority interests(103)(117)
Capital increases, par value and capital surplus215
Changes in scope of consolidation affecting minority interests(16)(36)
Foreign exchange impact(31)(1,724)
Change in revaluation reserves from the insurance business, net228(374)
Change in reserve for general banking risks, net(6)0
Minority interests in net profit85(16)
Net profit1,998(211)
At end of period33,42836,458


LOANS


Due from banks 
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.02
Due from banks, gross215,382195,866
Valuation allowance(90)(88)
Total due from banks, net215,292195,778


Due from customers and mortgages 
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.02
Due from customers, gross 1)197,853187,617
Valuation allowance(4,738)(5,474)
Due from customers, net193,115182,143
Mortgages, gross 1)98,36197,037
Valuation allowance(1,545)(2,141)
Mortgages, net96,81694,896
Total due from customers and mortgages, net289,931277,039
1) Effective 1Q2003, loans held for sale are presented net of the related loan valuation allowances.


Due from customers and mortgages by sector 
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.021)
Financial services62,43643,553
Real estate companies15,84916,472
Other services including technology companies15,01015,316
Manufacturing12,77113,273
Wholesale and retail trade10,41011,165
Construction4,3854,314
Transportation3,9094,149
Telecommunications2,1232,333
Health and social services1,9692,340
Hotels and restaurants2,2272,390
Agriculture and mining2,6602,317
Non-profit and international organizations180191
Commercial133,929117,813
Consumers93,05087,145
Public authorities5,2435,023
Lease financings3,3233,158
Professional securities transactions and securitized loans60,66971,515
Due from customers and mortgages, gross296,214284,654
Valuation allowance(6,283)(7,615)
Total due from customers and mortgages, net289,931277,039
1) 31.12.02 restated.


Collateral of due from customers and mortgages 
 MortgageOtherWithoutTotal
in CHF mcollateralcollateralcollateral30.06.03
Due from customers5,294143,69444,127193,115
Residential properties70,713   
Business and office properties11,664   
Commercial and industrial properties12,042   
Other properties2,397   
Mortgages96,81696,816
Total collateral102,110143,69444,127289,931
As of 31.12.02100,002129,30047,737277,039


Loan valuation allowance 
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.02
Due from banks9088
Due from customers4,7385,474
Mortgages1,5452,141
Total loans valuation allowance 1) 2)6,3737,703
   of which on principal 5,4416,617
   of which on interest 9321,086
1) Of which are CHF 5,453 m specific allowances for impaired loans (31.12.02: CHF 6,778 m).
2) Effective 1Q2003, valuation allowances related to loans held for sale are netted directly with such loans, and are not presented separately in the total loan valuation allowance.


Roll forward of loan valuation allowance 
6 months
in CHF m20032002
At beginning of financial year7,7039,264
Net additions charged to income statement272779
Net write-offs(1,286)(2,088)
Reclassified to loans held for sale(355)
Provisions for interest69109
Foreign currency translation impact and other(30)(202)
At end of period6,3737,862


Impaired loans 1)
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.02
With a specific allowance8,70611,714
Without a specific allowance789655
Total impaired loans, gross9,49512,369
  
Non-performing loans4,5266,355
Non-interest earning loans2,1432,325
Restructured loans261281
Potential problem loans 2)2,5653,408
Total impaired loans, gross9,49512,369
1) Effective 1Q2003, loans classified as held for sale are excluded from presentation as impaired.
2) Potential problem loans consist of loans where interest payments are being made but where, in the credit officer's assessment, some doubt exists as to the timing and/or certainty of the repayment of contractual principal.


Securities and precious metals trading portfolios 
   
in CHF m30.06.0331.12.02
Listed on stock exchange66,19258,661
Unlisted81,31976,083
Debt instruments147,511134,744
   of which own bonds and medium-term notes 1,0131,520
Listed on stock exchange32,13433,208
Unlisted6,6893,935
Equity instruments38,82337,143
   of which own shares 2,2412,254
Precious metals1,024 1,246 
Total securities and precious metals trading portfolios187,358173,133
   of which securities rediscountable or pledgeable
    with central banks
34,00627,426


Investments from the insurance business 
   GrossGross 
  Amortizedunrealizedunrealized 
As of 30.06.03, in CHF mBook value costgainslossesFair value
Debt securities issued by Swiss Federal Government, cantonal or local governmental entities11,84411,5243725211,844
Debt securities issued by foreign governments27,10125,8971,2534927,101
Corporate debt securities40,87738,4372,54810840,877
Other9,1728,599584119,172
Debt securities88,99484,4574,75722088,994
Equity securities6,9136,6154071096,913
Total securities – available-for-sale95,90791,0725,16432995,907
Debt securities239
Equity securities63
Total securities – trading302
Own shares36
Mortgage loans10,839
Other loans4,268
Real estate7,70410,369
Short-term investments and other6,133
Investments from the insurance business 125,189
Equity securities10,412
Debt securities2,896
Short-term investments1,382
Real estate166
Investments where the investment risk is borne by the policyholder14,856
Investments from the insurance business 140,045


Investments from the insurance business 1)
   GrossGross 
  Amortizedunrealizedunrealized 
As of 31.12.02, in CHF mBook value costgainslossesFair value
Debt securities issued by Swiss Federal Government, cantonal or local governmental entities10,8149,951863010,814
Debt securities issued by foreign governments27,11026,3378719827,110
Corporate debt securities29,04227,4781,71715329,042
Other9,6859,157552249,685
Debt securities76,65172,9234,00327576,651
Equity securities9,0529,1713364559,052
Total securities – available-for-sale85,70382,0944,33973085,703
Debt securities246
Equity securities31
Total securities – trading277
Own shares44
Mortgage loans10,175
Other loans4,305
Real estate7,43110,057
Short-term investments and other7,120
Investments from the insurance business 115,055
Equity securities9,288
Debt securities2,841
Short-term investments1,069
Real estate197
Investments where the investment risk is borne by the policyholder13,395
Investments from the insurance business 128,450
1) Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current presentation.


INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS


Financial calendar
  
Third quarter results 2003Tuesday, November 4, 2003
Fourth quarter/full-year results 2003Thursday, February 12, 2004
Annual General MeetingFriday, April 30, 2004


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QUARTERLY RESULTS 2003
 Q2
     

PRESENTATION

       
RESULTS OVERVIEW    
       
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS 4
       
CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES 11
       
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 19
       
       
       
       
       
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 26
       
       
       
DISCLAIMER 45

 


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RESULTS OVERVIEW

                           
  in CHF m Q2/03   Q1/03   Q2/02     6M/03   6M/02  
    Credit Suisse                      
    Financial Services 829   684   (303 )   1,513   292  
                           
    Credit Suisse
First Boston
395   221   101     616   69  
                           
    Corporate Center & adjustments 122   (253 ) (377 )   (131 ) (572 )









 



  Net profit/(loss) 1,346   652   (579 )   1,998   (211 )









 



                           
    Amortization of acquired
intangible assets and goodwill
223   232   354     455   739  
                           
    Tax impact (26 ) (28 ) (60 )   (55 ) (127 )









 



  Net operating profit 1,543   856   (285 )   2,398   401  









 



                           
  Basic earnings per share (in CHF) 1.09   0.53   (0.49 )   1.62   (0.18 )
                         
  Return on equity (annualized) 18.5%   9.2%   (6.6% )   13.8%   (1.2% )

 


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KEY TRENDS IN Q2/03

   
Substantial progress achieved in our efforts to return the Group to sound profitability
   
CSFS banking businesses improved results due to higher operating income and efficiency measures
   
Slightly higher results at Winterthur, driven mainly by reduced administration costs
   
CSFB results driven primarily by continued strength in Fixed Income, improvements in Equity and Investment Banking, and lower credit provisions
   
Further strengthening of capital base achieved due primarily to earnings generation and managed balance sheet growth
   
Improved net new assets generation across all segments

 


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PRESENTATION

       
RESULTS OVERVIEW Slide 1
       
  CONSOLIDATED RESULTS    
       
CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES Slide 11
       
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON Slide 19
       
       
       
       
       
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Slide 26
       
       
       
       
       
DISCLAIMER Slide 45

 


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OPERATING INCOME

                     
  in CHF bn              
                     










  7.6   5.7   6.4   7.0   7.5  










                     
                     
                     
                     
  Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1   Q2  
 




 


 
  2002     2003   
                     
  r vs       r vs
6M/02
 
   
 


   
  Q1/03   Q2/02    





 

Total 7%   (1% )   (9% )





 

               
               
               
               
               
Banking* 7%   (17% )   (20% )
               
Interest income 13%   (14% )   (13% )
               
Fee and commission            
income 5%   (32% )   (34% )
               
Trading income 4%   49%     24%  
               
               
               
               
Insurance* (13% ) 180%   98%
               
               
               
               
               

 
* excluding "Other ordinary income/(expenses), net"

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OPERATING EXPENSES AND DEPRECIATION

  in CHF bn     r vs     rvs  
   
       
    Q1/03   Q2/02     6M/02  
                   
                 
                 
                 
  Total 2% (21%)   (22%)
                 
                 
                 
  Personnel expenses 5%   (21%)     (23%)  
                 
                 
  Other operating
expenses
(10%)   (29%)     (23%)  
                 
  Depreciation 13%   2%     (5%)  
                   
Q2 Q3 Q4   Q1 Q2                  

 
                 
2002   2003                  

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PROVISIONS

  in CHF m                   Valuation adjustments, provisions and losses

Adjustment in the
method of estimating
inherent loss allowance


Non credit-related

Credit-related at CSFS

Credit-related at CSFB

             
Q2 Q3 Q4   Q1 Q2  

 
 
2002   2003  

Note:  Totals include Corporate Center and adjustments but exclude exceptional provisions of CHF 984 m in Q4/02


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IMPAIRED LOANS

  in CHF bn Total impaired loans  
 
   

6.0   5.1 4.6 4.9 4.1 3.3   Impaired loans as % of due
                from banks and customers(1)


                 
59.5   60.2 60.0 62.3 63.8 67.1   Valuation allowance as % of
                impaired loans

   
(1) due from banks and customers and mortgages (excluding securities lending and reverse repurchase agreements)

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CALCULATION OF CONSOLIDATED
BIS(1) CAPITAL RATIOS

  New decree on methodology for calculation of Credit Suisse Group's consolidated capital ratios expected to be released by EBK(2) in the second half of 2003
       
  Capital charge for the Winterthur Group investment will no longer be reflected as an addition to risk-weighted assets but as a deduction from regulatory capital
       
    50% of Winterthur Group's adjusted net asset value to be deducted from tier 1 capital and remaining 50% from total capital
       
    Tier 1 capital deductions also include 100% of goodwill, own shares and minority interests of Winterthur Group
       
  New methodology to reflect a bancassurance group perspective

 

(1) BIS = Bank for International Settlement
(2) EBK = Eidgenössische Bankenkommission (Swiss Federal Banking Commission)

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BIS CAPITAL RATIOS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2003

 in CHF m Credit
Suisse
(1)
Credit Suisse
First Boston
(1)
  Consolidated
(current
methodology)
      Consolidated
(new
methodology)
   





 

 

 Book equity 7,210   19,830     33,428     33,428  
     Deduction of goodwill (262 ) (7,986 )   (9,847 )   (9,847 )
     Deduction of 50% of
       Winterthur's
adjusted net
       asset value
          (2,297 )
     Other tier 1 adjustments (525 ) (575 )   (797 )   (797 )
                     
 Tier 1 capital 6,423   11,269     22,784     20,487  
                     
     Acquired intangible assets 66   1,821 (2)   1,884 (2)   1,884 (2)
     Hybrid capital   1,041     2,167     2,167  





 

 






 

 

 Risk-weighted assets 85,443   102,829     204,820     199,108  





 

 






 

 

 Tier 1 capital ratio 7.5%   11.0%     11.1%   10.3%  
 excl. acquired intangible assets 7.4%   9.4%     10.3%     9.5%  





 

 

                     
(1) consolidated banking entities Credit Suisse and Credit Suisse First Boston
(2) net of tax liability

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PRESENTATION    
       
RESULTS OVERVIEW 1
   
 
 
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS 4
   
 
 
CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES
 
 
   
 
 
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 19
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 26
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DISCLAIMER 45
   
 
 

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CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES  
OVERVIEW (1/2)

 

Results   Second quarter net profit of CHF 829 m, up 21% or CHF 145 m vs first quarter of 2003
       
    First half 2003 net profit of CHF 1.5 bn, up CHF 1.2 bn vs first half of 2002
     
  All segments with improved results vs previous quarter
     
  ROE of 26.0% in second quarter and 24.0% in first half of 2003
         

Highlights banking segments

  Operating income up 8% vs Q1/03 on higher business volumes
     
  Substantial increase in AuM of CHF 40 bn or 8% to CHF 561 bn vs Q1/03; net new assets of CHF 4.3 bn in Q2/03
     
  Cost base practically unchanged vs Q1/03 and down CHF 237 m or 9% vs first half of 2002
     
  Further efficiency gains led to an improvement of 3.9 ppts in the operating cost/income ratio to 60.8% (vs Q1/03)

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CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES  
OVERVIEW (2/2)

 

Highlights insurance segments   Further efficiency gains (Insurance combined ratio and Life & Pensions expense ratio down vs first half of 2002)
     
  Administration costs further reduced, down 12% vs first quarter of 2003
     
  Introduction of a new employee benefit model in Switzerland
     
  Announced divestitures of Winterthur Italy, Churchill (UK) and Republic (US)

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PRIVATE BANKING

Segment result
 

Gross margin (bp) 114   120   123   117  


C/I-ratio (%) 63.2   58.6   56.7   60.8  


Net new assets (CHF bn) 1.5   3.8   14.8   5.3  

  Q1   Q2   2002   2003  
 
 
  2003   6 months
Key profit & loss items
               
      vs       vs
in CHF m Q2/03   Q1/03   6M/03   6M/02

Operating income 1,429   9%   2,739   (15%)


Operating expenses 793   3%   1,564   (9%)

   
Operating income up 9% and gross margin up 6 bp (to 120 bp) vs Q1/03
   
Cost/income ratio of 58.6% in Q2/03 improved for the third quarter in a row
   
Improvement in net new asset generation by CHF 2.3 bn vs Q1/03 and AuM up CHF 37 bn to CHF 494 bn
   
Asian and European Private Banking achieved above-average growth in net new assets


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CORPORATE & RETAIL BANKING

Segment result









Net interest                
margin (bp) 214   221   227   217  








 

Cost/Income                
ratio (%) 67.4   64.8   68.5   66.1  








 

ROE (%) 10.7   13.3   10.0   11.9  








 
  Q1   Q2   2002   2003  
 


 


 
  2003   6 months  
Key profit & loss items
 
 
      vs       vs  
in CHF m Q2/03   Q1/03   6M/03   6M/02  

Operating income 784   7%   1,518   (4% )










Operating expenses 484   2%   957   (8% )










Provisions (1) 71   (8% ) 148   (8% )









   
Operating income up 7% vs previous quarter
   
Net interest margin up 7 bp to 221 bp vs Q1/03
   
Cost/income ratio down 2.6 ppts vs Q1/03 to 64.8% – lowest ratio in the last five quarters
   
Further improved credit portfolio (effective credit risks & impaired loans)

 

(1) valuation adjustments, provisions and losses (provisions based on expected credit losses derived from statistical model)


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LIFE & PENSIONS

Segment result









Expense                
ratio (%) 6.8   11.5   9.0   8.4  








 

Return on invested assets (%) 4.9   5.1   1.7   5.0  








 
  Q1   Q2   2002   2003  
 


 


 
  2003   6 months  
   
(1) death and other benefits incurred & change in provision for future policyholder benefits
(2) excluding separate account business
Key profit & loss items
         
      vs  
in CHF m 6M/03   6M/02  

Gross premiums written 9,965   (3% )




 

Benefits & claims(1) (10,939 ) (1% )




 

Policy acquisition costs (240 ) 21%  




 

Administration costs (599 ) (17% )




 

Investment income(2) 2,517   216%  




 
   
Premiums down 3% vs 6M/02 due to selective underwriting
   
Administration costs down 17% vs 6M/02
   
Expense ratio of 8.4% for 6M/03, down 0.6 ppts vs 6M/02
   
Investment return of 5.0% in 6M/03 (current income of 4.0% & realized gains/losses of 1.0%)


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INSURANCE

Segment result









Combined                
ratio (%) 100.7   100.5   103.8   100.6  








 

Return on invested assets (%) 3.5   4.0   (1.3 ) 3.7  








 
  Q1   Q2   2002   2003  
 


 


 
  2003   6 months  
Key profit & loss items
      vs  
in CHF m 6M/03   6M/02  

Net premiums earned 8,064   4%  




 

Claims & annuities (5,771 ) 0%  




 

Policy acquisition costs (1,436 ) 15%  




 

Administration costs (905 ) (8% )




 

Investment income 604    




 
   
Premiums up 4% vs 6M/02 due to increased tariffs
   
Underwriting result improved by CHF 75 m vs 6M/02 (combined ratio reduced to 100.6%)
   
Claims ratio down 3.3 ppts vs 6M/02 (pricing, portfolio streamlining and few natural catastrophes)
   
Administration costs down 8% vs 6M/02
   
Investment return of 3.7% in 6M/03 (current income of 4.0% & realized gains/losses of -0.3%)



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CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES
OUTLOOK

Outlook for 2003      
  Given current business environment, CSFS expects continued
    sound profitability in 2003 supported by:
         
    Overall: progress in implementation of efficiency measures
         
    Banking: continued strong operating income expected in the
        banking industry, albeit a seasonally lower result
        in Private Banking in the third quarter
         
    Winterthur: improved technical results
         
  Life & Pensions remains exposed to volatility of the capital markets
     

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PRESENTATION    
       
RESULTS OVERVIEW Slide 1
       
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS Slide 4
       
CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES Slide 11
       
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON    
       
       
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Slide 26
       
       
DISCLAIMER Slide 45

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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
OVERVIEW

Results Q2/03   Net operating profit(1)of USD 426 m, up from USD 292 m in
    Q1/03 (net profit of USD 296 m vs USD 161 m in Q1/03)
       
  Operating income up 9% vs Q1/03, driven by continued
    strength in Fixed Income and improvements in Equity and
    Investment Banking
       
    Comparable to Q2/02 excluding Pershing
       
  Substantial reduction in credit provisions
         
Highlights   Significant improvement in financial benchmarks – operating
    ROE(2)of 18.5%; operating pre-tax margin(2)of 18.3%
       
  Acquired Volaris Advisors, a firm specializing in equity options
    strategies, to enhance Private Client Services platform
   
(1) excludes amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill
(2) excludes acquisition related costs

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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS

  in USD m Q2/03      Q1/03      6M/03      6M/02     
                   
  Operating income 3,187   2,920   6,107   6,770  
     pro forma excluding Pershing 3,187   2,905   6,092   6,330  
                   
  Operating expenses 2,328   2,169   4,497   5,238  
     pro forma excluding Pershing 2,328   2,169   4,497   4,904  
                   
  Provisions (1) 49   128   177   462  










  Net operating profit (2) 426   292   718   384  
     pro forma excluding Pershing 426   277   703   329  










  Operating ROE (2) 18.5% 12.4%   15.3% 8.5%  
                   
  Operating pre-tax margin (2) 18.3% 13.2%   15.8% 6.4%  
                   
  Personnel expenses/operating income (2)  51.7%    51.7%    51.7%    55.1%  
                   
  Number of employees (3) 18,716   19,218      
   
   
   
(1)   valuation adjustments, provisions and losses
(2)   excludes acquisition related costs
(3) full-time equivalents; Q1/03 excludes Pershing headcount of 3,913

 


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INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES
OVERVIEW

Segment result  
 



  Value-at-Risk (1-day, 99%) in USD m  
  Average 46.4   43.7   39.4     49.2   64.3  








 











 



  Pre-tax (1) 13.0   (15.4 ) (5.9 )   18.4   22.7  
  Margin(%)                      








 



    Q2   Q3   Q4     Q1   Q2  
   
 
 
    2002    2003 
                         
(1)    excluding acquisition-related costs
(2)    valuation adjustments, provisions and losses
Key Profit & Loss Items
        vs       vs  
in USD m   Q2/03   Q1/03   6M/03   6M/02  

Operating income   2,888   10%   5,504   (3% )











Personnel expenses   1,492   10%   2,853   (11% )











Other operating exp.   591   3%   1,165   (2% )











Provisions(2)    56   (50% ) 168   (63% )










                   
    Continued strong results for Fixed Income
     
    Improved Equity & Banking compared with Q1/03
     
    Personnel expenses reflect increase in incentive compensation accruals due to rise in performance
     
    Provisions reflect an improved credit environment
     
  Increased risk portfolio driven by interest rate exposure, better risk/reward opportunities versus unusually low year-end levels



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INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES
OPERATING INCOME

      Strong results across all business lines, up 1% vs Q1/03
         
      Emerging markets and leveraged and bank finance favorably impacted by tighter credit spreads and demand for higher yielding fixed income products
         
      Credit products performed well on the strength of the collateralized mortgage business
           
      24% increase compared with Q1/03
         
      Derivative results increased, particularly convertibles
         
      Improvement in cash trading versus Q1/03, particularly in US and Asia, although activity levels remain very low
           
      Up 18% vs Q1/03 – primarily attributable to higher equity and high yield new issuance activity, with improved industry volume – up 145% and 96%, respectively
         
      CSFB ranked number one in high yield new issuance
         
      Private equity revenue substantially below Q2/02, which included a USD 114 m gain on Swiss Re investment
  Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1   Q2  
 




 


 
  2002   2003  

 


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CSFB FINANCIAL SERVICES
OVERVIEW

Segment result

  Net new assets (USD bn)
  CSAM (4.1 ) (7.9 ) (5.8 ) (3.8 ) (1.3 )
  PCS 1.4   0.1   1.8   1.1   (1.3 )
   
 
 
 
 
 
     Total 2.7   (7.8 ) (4.0 ) (2.7 ) (2.6 )


  AuM 363   336   350   342   364  
  (USD bn)                    


                       
  Pre-tax (1) 17.9   9.6   13.9   15.1   17.4  
  margin (%)                    

    Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1   Q2  
   




 


 
    2002   2003  
Key profit & loss items
        vs       vs  
  in USD m Q2/03   Q1/03   6M/03   6M/02  

  Operating income 299   (2% ) 603   (45%)  
     pro forma excl. Pershing 299   3% 588   (9%)


  Operating expenses 245   5%   479   (43%)  
     pro forma excl. Pershing 245   5% 479   (5%)

     
     
  CSAM Q2/03 operating income up vs Q1/03, comparable to Q2/02
     
  PCS operating income flat in Q1/03 and down 27% vs Q2/02 due to lower transaction level and margin balances 
     
  CSAM asset outflows much reduced 
     
  Pre-tax margin returned to Q2/02 level
     

   
(1) excluding certain acquisition-related costs
   

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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
OUTLOOK

         
      Second quarter results indicate Credit Suisse First Boston is headed in the right direction and is continuing to gain momentum
Outlook        
for 2003        
      The business environment, however, remains challenging, with many of our markets operating at historically low levels
         
         

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PRESENTATION    
     
RESULTS OVERVIEW Slide 1
     
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS Slide 4
     
CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES Slide 11
     
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON Slide 19
     
     
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION    
     
     
DISCLAIMER Slide 45
       

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INDEX

Group  
   
- Accounting for stock-based compensation (slide 28)
   
- Calculation of consolidated BIS capital (slide 29)
   
- Calculation of Winterthur's adjusted net asset value (slide 30)
   
CSPB  
   
- Development of gross margin (slide 31)
   
- AuM by product and currency (slide 32)
   
Winterthur  
   
- Investment result (slide 33 to 34)
   
- Investment portfolio (slide 35)
   
- Equity base development (slide 36)
   
- Insurance: Split by line of business and combined ratios (slide 37)
   
- Life & Pensions: Technical reserves (slide 38)
   
- Life & Pensions: The Winterthur model (slide 39 to 40)
   
CSFB  
   
- Operating income detail Investment Banking (slide 41)
   
- "Legacy" assets (slide 42 to 43)
   
- Counterparty exposure by industry (slide 44)

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ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

                   
    Future
stock option awards –

Group-wide
  Future stock awards
               
      CSFB   CSFS & Group
Corporate Center
       
                   
Vesting   1/3rd per year over the three years following grant   1/3rd per year over the three years following grant   Immediately upon grant
                   
 Blocking   No further blocking   Blocked for four years following grant   Blocked for four years following grant
                   
P&L recognition   Fair value to be expensed over vesting period   Fair value to be expensed over vesting period   Expensed at grant as current compensation cost
                             
 P&L
impact
 


Phasing-in over three years of cost not previously recognized
  Lower expense in 2003 as deferred portion is recognized over next three years   No change

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CALCULATION OF CONSOLIDATED BIS CAPITAL
ACCORDING TO NEW METHODOLOGY


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CALCULATION OF WINTERHUR'S
ADJUSTED NET ASSET VALUE 
   
In this context, Winterthur Group's adjusted net asset value is to be understood as its contribution to consolidated tier 1 capital
         
  in CHF m 30.06.03   31.12.02  
  Winterthur shareholders' equity 6,338   5,587  
         
     - Minority interests (669 ) (599 )
         
     - Goodwill (1,050 ) (1,082 )
         
     - Own shares (26 ) (44 )
 
 
 
  Winterthur adjusted net asset value (4,593 ) (3,863 )
 


 


 
         





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PRIVATE BANKING
DEVELOPMENT OF GROSS MARGIN

   


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PRIVATE BANKING
AUM BY PRODUCT & CURRENCY
   
   
   


   
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WINTERTHUR GROUP
INVESTMENT RESULT
(1)
(1/2)
   
  2002(1)   2003(1)  
 
 
 
  Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1   Q2  
 











                         

Current income 1,236   1,435   1,203   1,222   1,255   1,394  
                         
Realized gains 1,346   1,389   2,353   333   1,327   821  
                         
Realized losses (647 ) (2,129 ) (1,589 ) (373 ) (633 ) (411 )
                         
Impairments (942 ) (857 ) (1,413 ) (675 ) (328 ) (52 )
                         
Other (114 ) (100 ) (135 ) (115 ) (111 ) (141 )
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investment income (P&L) 879   (262 ) 419   392   1,510   1,611  













 
(1)  general account only
 
Note: Q1 to Q3 2002 reclassified to the current presentation format, including real estate for own use, interest paid from current income and realized gains/losses
   

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WINTERTHUR GROUP
INVESTMENT RESULT
(2/2)
   
Development of gross unrealized losses in equity portfolio
   
 
                   
                   
Potential impact of gross unrealized losses on NOP:  

 
(in CHF m)                  
(750 ) (400 ) (250 ) (200 ) (75 )
                   
     
     
     
Given flat markets, unrealized losses are recognized in the P&L after 6 months as an impairment
     
     
     
NOP impact highly country-specific depending on whether the investment risk is borne by the company or the policyholder
     
     
     
Further reduction in unrealized losses on equities
     
     
     
Taking only the NOP-relevant portion into account, unrealized losses decreased to CHF 75 m
     


(1)  general account only

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WINTERTHUR GROUP
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO – ASSET ALLOCATION

Responsive to equity market developments
  -  Increase in equity securities from CHF 6.6 bn (5.0%) to CHF 7.0 bn (5.3%) in Q2/03
     
  - "Investment view" equity exposure stands at CHF 6.2 bn (4.7%)(1)
     
Winterthur investment portfolio(2)
  Total (in CHF billion)


  Short-term investments & others
   
  Real estate (fair value)
   
  Mortgages
   
  Equity securities
   
  Debt securities & loans
   
   
   
   
(1)  investment view excludes CHF 0.8 bn of participations in bond funds and special funds classified as equities under accounting rules
(2)  all investments incl. real estate at market value; excluding separate account (i.e. unit-linked) business
(3)  reduced by CHF 4.5 bn vs reported figures due to trade accounting on purchased bonds and maturing money market transactions (settlement date)

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WINTERTHUR GROUP
EQUITY BASE DEVELOPMENT IN 2003
   
Significant increase of CHF 751 million in shareholder's equity in 6M/03
   
  Winterthur shareholders' equity (CHF m)
 
 
(1) net of tax and policyholder participation

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WINTERTHUR INSURANCE
SPLIT BY LINE OF BUSINESS & COMBINED RATIOS
     
Net premiums earned 6M/03:   Combined ratio
CHF 8.1bn  
 
Change vs 6M/02:
+4% (+10.2% organic(1))
     
(1)  in local currencies    
     



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LIFE & PENSIONS  
TECHNICAL RESERVES AS OF JUNE 30, 2003
 
           
     
     
     
  CH BVG
    Savings capital in collective foundations and independent pensions funds, thereof in 2004
    35% renewable and subject to 2.0% guaranteed interest rate in 2004 (“Winterthur model”)
    65% not renewable for 2004 and subject to the BVG rate in 2004(1)
    CH other group life
      Reserves for business not directly related to the BVG rate
           
           
 
(1)   to be decided by the Swiss Federal Council in the second half of 2003, potential reduction to 2.0% indicated in second quarter 2003
   


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THE WINTERTHUR MODEL
KEY ELEMENTS
(1/2)
   
   
Separation of the insurance and pensions relationship as of January 1, 2004

 


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THE WINTERTHUR MODEL
DETAILS 2004
(2/2)
           
    Offer for 2004
Interest:      
Mandatory benefits   BVG/LPP guaranteed rate + bonus Goal: interest rate guaranteed by Winterthur
  (2% insured with WL) Life together with any bonuses should reach at
        least the BVG/LPP minimum interest rate –
Extra-mandatory benefits   2% + bonus temporary cover shortfall possible
         
Conversion rate:      
         
Mandatory benefits   BVG/LPP guaranteed rate + bonus  
         
Extra-mandatory benefits   Men: 5.835% Extra-mandatory benefits: adjustment to current
      Women: 5.454% life expectancy figures
           
Interest:      
         
Mandatory benefits   2% + bonus Guaranteed interest rate is based on returns
        from risk-free investments
Extra-mandatory benefits   2% + bonus  
         
Conversion rate:      
         
Mandatory benefits   BVG/LPP guaranteed rate  
         
Extra-mandatory benefits   Men: 5.835% Extra-mandatory benefits: adjustment to
      Women: 5.454% current life expectancy figures 1)
          1) Compensation by means of single premium possible

 


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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
OPERATING INCOME DETAIL 2002 AND 2003

Investment Banking Division(1)
    2002   2003  
   
 
 
  in USD m Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   Q1   Q2  

  Private equity 133   186   141   397   77   111  
                           
  Debt capital markets 100   94   28   64   85   95  
                           
  Equity capital markets 117   153   74   92   29   119  
                           
  Advisory 344   444   280   357   296   283  
                           
  Other 47   30   33   26   58   36  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
        Total 741   907   556   936   545   644  

   
(1) previous quarters have been restated to reflect the movement of the results of certain non-continuing private equity assets from the Investment Banking Division to the "Other Division"
   
Note: IBD results reflect the impact of various divisional sharing arrangements of operating income amongst the divisions
   

 


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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON

"LEGACY" ASSETS       (1/2)
               
  in USD m   "Legacy" Assets Net Exposure        
                       
        8,964   Real estate        
                     
  12/1999   11,925 1,975   Distressed        
                     
        986   Private equity (1,228 unfunded commitment)        
                       
        4,805   Real estate        
                     
      8,026 1,498   Distressed        
                     
  12/2000     1,724   Private equity (984 unfunded commitment)        
                       
        2,925   Real estate        
                     
      5,357 1,107   Distressed        
                     
  12/2001     1,325   Private equity (857 unfunded commitment)        
                       
        1,535   Real estate        
                     
      3,031 512   Distressed        
                     
  12/2002     984   Private equity (785 unfunded commitment)        
                       
        1,185   Real estate        
                  Note:
  03/2003   2,727 508   Distressed     Unfunded commitments
                    excluded for private equity
        1,034   Private equity (911 unfunded commitment)        
                    Unfunded commitments
      1,052   Real estate       included for real estate
                     
  06/2003   2,498 539   Distressed     Private equity unfunded
                    commitments include
        907   Private equity (863 unfunded commitment)       employee commitments
                       
                       


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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON

  "LEGACY" ASSETS (2/2)  
  Charges related to "legacy"
assets in CSFB's income statement
 
in USD m Real
estate
  Distressed
portfolio
  Private
equity
  Total  










  6M/03                
                   
  Operating income 6   (29 ) (28 ) (51 )
                   
  Provisions        
                   
  Taxes (2 ) 8   8   14  










  Net operating profit/(loss) 4   (21 ) (20 ) (37 )










                   
  6M/02                
                   
  Operating income (43 ) (167 ) (83 ) (293 )
                   
  Provisions (113 )     (113 )
                   
  Taxes 44   47   23   114  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net operating profit/(loss) (112 ) (120 ) (60 ) (292 )











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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
C OUNTERPARTY EXPOSURE BY INDUSTRY

  Selected CSFB exposures (as of June 30, 2003)  
                   
  in USD m Current
exposure
  Undrawn
commitments
  Reserves   Net
exposure
 










  Telecommunications 1,518   1,549   (293 ) 2,774  
  Telecommunications                
  manufacturers 34   200   (14 ) 220  
  Merchant energy 1,074   113   (224 ) 963  
                   
  Airlines 695   53   (172 ) 576  










  Note:
   
  Current exposure equals committed amount (includes only drawn commitments) for lending plus mark-to-market for counterparty trading less credit protection.


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DISCLAIMER

     
 

Cautionary Statement regarding forward-looking information
This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and we might not be able to achieve the predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes we describe or imply in forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions we express in these forward-looking statements, including those we identify in "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002 filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other public filings and press releases.

We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements except as may be required by applicable laws.

Quarterly Report 2003/Q2 — Non-GAAP Financial Information
For additional information with respect to our results for the second quarter, we refer you to our "Quarterly Report 2003/Q2", posted on our website at www.credit-suisse.com. This presentation may contain non-GAAP financial information. A reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial information to the most directly comparable measures under Swiss generally accepted accounting principles (as well other related information), is also included in our Quarterly Report 2003/Q2.

 
     

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Compensation Philosophy and
Option Reduction Program
 
 
Zurich
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COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
OVERVIEW

Successful change in compensation culture over past two years
   
Compensation plans are designed to:
   
  Align employee and shareholder interests
   
  Attract and retain key people
   
  Reward employees for performance and offer future-oriented incentives
   
  Ensure that compensation structure is in line with industry benchmarks
   
   
Stock option awards will continue to be part of compensation plans, but at a lower level
   
The Group will implement the following changes:
   
  Reduce future annual issuance of option awards in favor of stock
   
  Introduce three-year vesting on future option awards and, at CSFB only, on stock awards
   
  Expense the fair value of future option awards over the respective vesting period
   
  Launch an option reduction program

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COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY
OPTION REDUCTION PROGRAM
   
Purpose of option reduction program:
     
  Reduce the number of options outstanding
     
  Exchange previously awarded option grants for equity-based awards that provide a more effective means of rewarding and retaining our best people
   
Offer to exchange existing options on a value-for-value basis under applicable accounting rules
   
Open to all current employees to exchange old options(1) with an exercise price
     
  equal to or greater than CHF 60 for either new options, restricted or phantom shares or a 50/50 combination thereof
     
  greater than CHF 30 and below CHF 60 for either restricted or phantom shares
   

  
New options to be granted with an exercise price of 10% above market price on the valuation date (which is currently September 5, 2003)
   

  
Provisional timing: commencement of tender offer on August 6, 2003, and closing on September 9, 2003
   
No significant P&L impact expected in 2003 from the option reduction program
 
(1) meaning eligible vested options originally granted on or after December 31, 1999

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ACCOUNTING FOR
EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
     
Fair value of future stock option awards to be expensed over the respective 3-year vesting period as of the financial year 2003, with vesting starting in 2004
     
     

Credit Suisse First Boston to adopt three-year vesting approach for stock awards in future compensation cycles, in line with industry practice
     
  Future stock awards will result in deferred recognition of the related compensation costs over the vesting period
     
  Implementation of this deferral is expected to result in a decrease of around 3% points in the compensation-to-revenue ratio at CSFB for the second half of 2003
     
     

  
  Credit Suisse Financial Services and Group Corporate Center to continue to vest stock awards at grant, with four-year blocking period
     

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DISCLAIMER

 

Credit Suisse Group ("CSG") has not commenced the exchange offer to which this communication pertains. Holders of CSG options are strongly advised to read the Schedule TO, the Offer to Exchange and other documents related to the exchange offer to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission when they become available because they will contain important information. Holders of CSG options may obtain copies of these documents for free, when available, at the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov or from CSG's Human Resources department.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Information

This communication contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. In addition, in the future we, and others on our behalf, may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements relating to our plans, objectives or goals; our future economic performance or prospects; the potential effect on our future performance of certain contingencies; and assumptions underlying any such statements. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends" and "plans" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and risks exist that predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes described or implied in forward-looking statements will not be achieved. We caution you that a number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors include (i) market and interest rate fluctuations; (ii) 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; (iii) the ability of counterparties to meet their obligations to us; (iv) the effects of, and changes in, fiscal, monetary, trade and tax policies, and currency fluctuations; (v) political and social developments, including war, civil unrest or terrorist activity; (vi) the possibility of foreign exchange controls, expropriation, nationalization or confiscation of assets in countries in which we conduct our operations; (vii) the ability to maintain sufficient liquidity and access capital markets; (viii) operational factors such as systems failure, human error, or the failure to properly implement procedures; (ix) actions taken by regulators with respect to our business and practices in one or more of the countries in which we conduct our operations; (x) the effects of changes in laws, regulations or accounting policies or practices; (xi) competition in geographic and business areas in which we conduct our operations; (xii) the ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; (xiii) the ability to maintain our reputation and promote our brands; (xiv) the ability to increase market share and control expenses; (xv) technological changes; (xvi) the timely development and acceptance of our new products and services and the perceived overall value of these products and services by users; (xvii) acquisitions, including the ability to integrate successfully acquired businesses; (xviii) the adverse resolution of litigation and other contingencies; and (xix) our success at managing the risks involved in the foregoing. We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive; when evaluating forward-looking statements, you should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, as well as the risks identified in our most recently filed Form 20-F and reports on Form 6-K furnished to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. CSG disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as may be required by applicable laws.



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Signatures

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

 

  CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
  (Registrant)
   
Date August 5, 2003 By: /s/ David Frick
  (Signature)*
Member of the Executive Board
   
  /s/ Karin Rhomberg Hug
* Print the name and title of the signing officer under his signature. Managing Director