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)
    
   30.06.0331.03.0331.12.02
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
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