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FORM 6-K


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Dated August 4, 2004

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

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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
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Media Relations

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
P.O. Box 1
CH-8070 Zurich
www.credit-suisse.com

Telephone   +41 1 333 88 44
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media.relations@credit-suisse.com

 


Credit Suisse Group Reports Net Income of CHF 3.3 Billion for
the First Half of 2004

Credit Suisse Financial Services: Achieves Net Income of CHF 2.2 Billion for the
First Half and CHF 1.1 Billion for the Second Quarter of 2004

Credit Suisse First Boston: Delivers Net Income of CHF 1.2 Billion for the
First Half and CHF 430 Million for the Second Quarter of 2004

 

 

Financial Highlights                    

in CHF million 2Q2004   1Q2004   2Q2003   Change in %   Change in %  
              from 1Q2004   from 2Q2003  

Net revenues 13,510   16,563   12,136   (18 ) 11  

Total operating expenses 6,260   6,314   7,584   (1 ) (17 )

Net income 1,457   1,861   (556 ) (22 )  

Return on equity 16.6% 21.3%   (6.5% )    

Basic earnings per share (in CHF) 1.26   1.56   (0.48 )    

BIS tier 1 ratio 11.6% 11.5%   n/ a      

n/ a: not applicable                    

Zurich, August 4, 2004 – Credit Suisse Group today reported net income of CHF 3,318 million for the first half of 2004, compared to the loss reported under US GAAP in the first half of 2003. The Group’s net income for the second quarter of 2004 amounted to CHF 1,457 million, compared to CHF 1,861 million in the strong first quarter of 2004. Credit Suisse Financial Services contributed CHF 1,070 million to the Group’s second quarter 2004 result, driven primarily by strong revenue generation. Private Banking achieved solid net revenues and attracted CHF 7.9 billion in net new assets. Corporate & Retail Banking delivered a strong quarterly performance, based on good underlying results and benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives. Both insurance segments recorded a good operating performance as well as solid investment income. Credit Suisse First Boston contributed CHF 430 million to the Group’s second quarter 2004 result and achieved a return on average allocated capital of 14.5%. Credit Suisse Group’s return on equity was 16.6% in the second quarter of 2004.

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Oswald J. Grübel, CEO of Credit Suisse Group, stated, “We are pleased with our results in the first half of 2004, with healthy revenue growth at Private Banking and Corporate & Retail Banking accompanied by a continued good operating performance and solid investment income at Winterthur. Following a strong first quarter, Credit Suisse First Boston achieved satisfactory second quarter results given the challenging environment.”

He continued, “Our second quarter results not only underscore the Group’s fundamental strengths but also pinpoint the areas we must build on. We have defined a series of key growth measures: in Private Banking, we will continue to concentrate on growth markets worldwide, as well as targeting profitable growth in key European markets. In Corporate & Retail Banking in Switzerland, the emphasis will be on increasing market share in the lending business and in retail investment products, as well as on expanding business with investment-grade corporates. At Credit Suisse First Boston, our main goal is to drive revenue growth by building on our successful businesses such as high-yield and private equity and by increasing the scale of existing businesses such as large cap banking and prime brokerage, as well as entering new areas with promising growth potential. In insurance, we remain firmly committed to enhancing business momentum and to positioning Winterthur as one of the leading retail insurers in key European and other selected markets, while exploring options to capture value for stakeholders.”

He concluded, “We have a strong team of dedicated professionals in place to drive profitable growth. Together, we will implement our strategy of providing the Group’s full expertise to our clients and delivering operational excellence, while remaining committed to fostering a diverse, team-oriented culture and increasing accountability. With the more powerful, integrated Group structure announced at the end of June, I firmly believe that our company is ideally positioned to leverage its strong franchises and underpin its competitive position as a leader in our industry.”

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Net New Assets

Net New Assets and Assets under Management (AuM) for 2Q2004          

in CHF billion Net New Assets   Total AuM   Change in AuM  
          % from 31.03.04  

Private Banking 7.9   537.2   (0.6 )
Corporate & Retail Banking (0.3 ) 53.3   (2.0 )
Life & Pensions 0.1   117.4   (1.0 )
Non-Life n/ a   25.3   (1.9 )

Credit Suisse Financial Services 7.7   733.2   (0.8 )

Institutional Securities (0.6 ) 16.3   (7.4 )
Wealth & Asset Management 2.0   477.8   (1.3 )

Credit Suisse First Boston 1.4   494.1   (1.6 )


Credit Suisse Group 9.1   1,227.3   (1.1 )

Credit Suisse Group reported CHF 9.1 billion in net new assets in the second quarter of 2004. Private Banking contributed net new assets of CHF 7.9 billion, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 5.8% and thus exceeding its mid-term target for the second quarter in succession. A net new asset inflow of CHF 2.0 billion was reported at Wealth & Asset Management. The Group’s total assets under management amounted to CHF 1,227.3 billion as of June 30, 2004, a marginal decrease of 1.1% from March 31, 2004, due to market valuations and foreign exchange impacts.

Credit Suisse Financial Services

CSFS Business Unit Results                    

in CHF million 2Q2004   1Q2004   2Q2003   Change in %   Change in %  
              from 1Q2004   from 2Q2003  

Net revenues 9,039   11,880   8,370   (24 ) 8  

Total operating expenses 2,906   2,751   4,189   6   (31 )

Net income 1,070   1,112   (646 ) (4 )  

Credit Suisse Financial Services reported net income of CHF 2,182 million for the first half of 2004, compared to a loss for the first half of 2003. In the second quarter of 2004, the business unit recorded net income of CHF 1,070 million, compared to net income of CHF 1,112 million in the first quarter of 2004.

CSFS Net Income by Segment                    

in CHF million 2Q2004   1Q2004   2Q2003   Change in %   Change in %  
              from 1Q2004   from 2Q2003  

Private Banking 665   681   401   (2 ) 66  

Corporate & Retail Banking 256   189   163   35   57  

Life & Pensions 67   139   (1,301 ) (52 )  

Non-Life 82   103   91   (20 ) (10 )

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Private Banking reported net income of CHF 665 million in the second quarter, practically unchanged compared to the strong first quarter of 2004. Net revenues decreased 4% compared to the first quarter of 2004, driven mainly by lower brokerage income, offset by the positive change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Total operating expenses were virtually unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2004. The cost/income ratio stood at 57.9%, up 2.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2004. Private Banking’s gross margin remained high at 139.1 basis points, down 7.2 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2004 but up 14.5 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2003.

Corporate & Retail Banking posted strong net income of CHF 256 million in the second quarter of 2004, up 35% versus the prior quarter. Net revenues rose 21% compared to the first quarter of 2004, mainly reflecting the positive change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Total operating expenses rose 12% compared to the first quarter of 2004, as efficiency improvements were more than offset by higher incentive-related compensation accruals in line with the improved result. Credit provisions remained moderate in the second quarter given the ongoing favorable risk profile of the lending portfolio. The segment further improved its cost/income ratio to 58.2%, down 4.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2004. The return on average allocated capital increased to 20.4% in the second quarter, compared to 15.1% in the first quarter of 2004.

Life & Pensions reported net income of CHF 206 million in the first half of 2004, compared to a net loss of CHF 1,818 million in the first half of 2003. This year-on-year improvement was due primarily to a goodwill impairment of CHF 1,510 million and a cumulative effect of a change in accounting for provisions for policyholders and annuities, both of which were recognized in the first half of 2003. The total business volume, which includes deposits from policyholders and gross premiums written on traditional business, increased 1% compared to the first half of 2003. Administration expenses declined 13% compared to the first half of 2003 due to efficiency gains. Net investment income rose 12% to CHF 2,403 million compared to the first half of 2003 and the net investment return was 5.1%. The return on average allocated capital amounted to 7.9% in the first half of 2004.

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Non-Life reported net income of CHF 185 million in the first half of 2004, up 1% compared to the first half of 2003, as an improved operating performance and higher investment income were partially offset by provisions relating to discontinued businesses in the UK and France as well as by restructuring charges related primarily to the streamlining of its Spanish operations. Net premiums earned rose 9% in the first half of 2004 compared to the first half of 2003, and the combined ratio improved 1.6 percentage points to 99.0%. The claims ratio stood at 74.0%, essentially unchanged versus the first half of 2003, and the expense ratio fell 1.8 percentage points, as the increase in expenses was contained to 1% compared to net premium growth of 9%. The segment reported net investment income of CHF 599 million, up from CHF 420 million in the first half of 2003, and the net investment return was 4.8% compared to 3.9% in the same period of last year. The return on average allocated capital was 17.9% in the first half of 2004.

Winterthur also announced today that effective September 1, 2004, its Chief Financial Officer, John Dacey, will take on a new role within the Winterthur Executive Board, examining all the strategic options for Winterthur. The Board of Directors of Winterthur has appointed Hans Ulrich Lienau as his successor. Mr Lienau has extensive experience in the financial services sector and his previous positions include the role of Chief Financial Officer of GE Frankona Re Group, where he was also a Member of the Group Executive Board. Additionally, the Board of Directors of Winterthur has appointed Heinrich Linz to the newly created post of Head of Corporate Center, also effective September 1, 2004. Mr Linz was previously responsible for Special Projects at Allianz Group.

Credit Suisse First Boston

CSFB Business Unit Results                    

in CHF million 2Q2004   1Q2004   2Q2003   Change in %   Change in %  
              from 1Q2004   from 2Q2003  

Net revenues 4,633   4,863   3,960   (5 ) 17  

Total operating expenses 3,494   3,722   3,460   (6 ) 1  

Net income 430   759   202   (43 ) 113  

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Credit Suisse First Boston reported net income of CHF 1,189 million for the first half of 2004, compared to net income of CHF 800 million in the first half of 2003. For the second quarter of 2004, Credit Suisse First Boston recorded net income of CHF 430 million, down 43% on lower trading results compared to the first quarter but up 113% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net revenues were down 5% compared to the first quarter and total operating expenses were down 6%. The return on average allocated capital decreased by 13.6 percentage points to 14.5% compared with the first quarter of 2004.

CSFB Net Income by Segment                    

in CHF million 2Q2004   1Q2004   2Q2003   Change in %   Change in %  
              from 1Q2004   from 2Q2003  

Institutional Securities 129   623   155   (79 ) (17 )

Wealth & Asset Management 301   136   47   121    

Institutional Securities reported a 79% decrease in net income in the second quarter of 2004 from the strong prior quarter. Compared to the second quarter of 2003, net income was down 17%. The segment’s net revenues declined 22% compared to the first quarter of 2004, or 24% on a US dollar basis. Total trading revenues were down 38% compared to the first quarter of 2004, primarily reflecting significantly lower fixed income trading results due to lower proprietary trading results, reduced client activity and losses on derivatives used for risk management purposes, which do not qualify for hedge accounting. Equity trading revenues declined as convertible results were negatively impacted by lower liquidity and reduced volumes. Investment Banking revenues remained solid, with strong advisory fees and debt underwriting offset by lower equity underwriting compared with the first quarter of 2004. The segment's 2004 revenues were favorably impacted by gains on legacy assets. In aggregate, second quarter 2004 non-compensation expenses were up 11% from the first quarter of 2004, or 8% on a US dollar basis, primarily reflecting increased business activity. Compensation and benefits expenses declined 15%, or 18% on a US dollar basis, compared to the first quarter of 2004 and decreased 3% versus the second quarter of 2003, with a decline in incentive compensation in line with lower revenues.

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At Wealth & Asset Management, net income rose by 121% versus the prior quarter and was up more than 500% compared to the second quarter of 2003, due principally to increased private equity investment gains, asset management and administrative fees, and other revenues. Second quarter 2004 net revenues were up 73% compared to the first quarter of 2004, largely due to the consolidation of certain private equity funds required under a new US GAAP pronouncement, for which offsetting minority interests were recorded, as well as gains on private equity investments. Excluding the consolidation impact, net revenues increased 30% compared to the first quarter of 2004. Total operating expenses increased 2% compared to the first quarter of 2004, reflecting volume-related commission expenses.

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Outlook
With progress in a number of its core businesses and a solid pipeline of mandates and products, Credit Suisse Group is confident that it can achieve further improvements in its results. However, the Group’s results are dependent on economic and market conditions and their impact on client activity and transaction volumes. Additionally, the Group is subject to continued cost pressure, particularly in its investment banking business. Going forward, Credit Suisse Group is committed to achieving continued progress in its performance relative to its peers.

Enquiries  
Credit Suisse Group, Media Relations Telephone +41 1 333 88 44
Credit Suisse Group, Investor Relations Telephone +41 1 333 31 69

For additional information on Credit Suisse Group’s results for the second quarter and first half of 2004, we refer you to the Group’s Quarterly Report Q2 2004, as well as the Group’s slide presentation for analysts and the press, posted on the Internet at: www.credit-suisse.com/results.

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Credit Suisse Group
Credit Suisse Group is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. It provides private clients and small and medium-sized companies with private banking and financial advisory services, and pension and insurance solutions from Winterthur. In the area of investment banking, it 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 in the form of American Depositary Shares (CSR) in New York. The Group employs around 60,000 staff worldwide. As of June 30, 2004, it reported assets under management of CHF 1,227.3 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.

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Today’s Presentation of the Results

Analysts’ Presentation, Zurich (English)
August 4, 2004, 9.00 a.m. CET / 8.00 a.m. BST / 3.00 a.m. 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), +44 207 107 0611 (UK), or +1 866 291 4166 (USA), 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 (USA), conference ID 156#
     
Speakers
Oswald J. Grübel, CEO of Credit Suisse Group
Philip K. Ryan, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse Group
     
Media Conference, Zurich (English/German)
  August 4, 2004, 11.00 a.m. CET / 10.00 a.m. BST / 5.00 a.m. 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), +44 207 107 0611 (UK), or +1 866 291 4166 (USA), 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 (USA), conference ID 025# (English) or 087# (German)
     
Speakers
Oswald J. Grübel, CEO of Credit Suisse Group
Philip K. Ryan, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse Group

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Letter to Shareholders Q2 2004















Dear shareholders,

Credit Suisse Group recorded net income of CHF 3,318 million for the first six months of 2004, one of the best half-year results in the Group’s history. In the second quarter of 2004, the Group reported net income of CHF 1,457 million. This result was driven primarily by good revenue generation across most businesses and the improvement in economic conditions versus the prior year, as well as our continued focus on process efficiency. However, our second quarter results not only underscore the Group’s fundamental strengths but also pinpoint the areas we must build on going forward.


Credit Suisse Group reported net income of CHF 3,318 million for the first half of 2004, compared to the loss reported under US GAAP in the first half of 2003. The Group’s net income for the second quarter of 2004 amounted to CHF 1,457 million, compared to CHF 1,861 million in the strong first quarter of 2004.

Credit Suisse Financial Services contributed CHF 1,070 million to the Group’s second quarter 2004 result, driven primarily by strong revenue generation. Private Banking achieved solid net revenues and attracted CHF 7.9 billion in net new assets. Corporate & Retail Banking delivered a strong quarterly performance, based on good underlying results and benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives. Both insurance segments recorded a good operating performance as well as solid investment income.

Credit Suisse First Boston contributed CHF 430 million to the Group’s second quarter 2004 with Wealth & Asset Management achieving significant gains from private equity investments. However, due to the more challenging market environment, the Institutional Securities Segment reported a decrease in trading revenues and certain other businesses versus the strong first quarter. At the same time, Credit Suisse First Boston’s franchise remains strong and I am convinced that we will be able to capture the host of opportunities available to enhance growth and profitability even more effectively going forward.

Credit Suisse Group’s return on equity was 16.6% in the second quarter of 2004 and 19.0% for the first half of 2004.

Net new assets
The Group reported net new assets of CHF 9.1 billion in the second quarter of 2004, with Private Banking contributing net new assets of CHF 7.9 billion, representing an annualized growth rate of 5.8%. Corporate & Retail Banking reported a net asset outflow of CHF 0.3 billion in the second quarter of 2004. A net asset inflow of CHF 2.0 billion was recorded in Wealth & Asset Management, and Institutional Securities reported a net asset outflow of CHF 0.6 billion.

Equity capital
Credit Suisse Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio was 11.6% as of June 30, 2004, up from 11.5% as of March 31, 2004. This increase was attributable to strong earnings generation, combined with a slight increase in risk-weighted assets of CHF 1.4 billion. The Group’s shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2004, remained stable at CHF 35.3 billion compared to March 31, 2004.

Private Banking
Private Banking reported net income of CHF 665 million in the second quarter, practically unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2004. Net revenues decreased 4% compared to the first quarter of 2004, driven mainly by lower brokerage income, offset by the positive change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Total operating expenses were virtually unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2004. The cost/income ratio stood at 57.9%, up 2.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2004. Private Banking’s gross margin remained high at 139.1 basis points, down 7.2 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2004 but up 14.5 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2003.

Corporate & Retail Banking
Corporate & Retail Banking posted strong net income of CHF 256 million in the second quarter of 2004, up 35% versus the prior quarter. Net revenues rose 21% compared to the first quarter of 2004, mainly reflecting the positive change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Total operating expenses rose 12% compared to the first quarter of 2004, as efficiency improvements were more than offset by higher incentive-related compensation accruals in line with the improved result. Credit provisions remained moderate in the second quarter given the ongoing favorable risk profile of the lending portfolio. The segment further improved its cost/income ratio to 58.2%, down 4.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2004. The return on average allocated capital increased to 20.4% in the second quarter, compared to 15.1% in the first quarter of 2004.

Life & Pensions
Life & Pensions reported net income of CHF 206 million in the first half of 2004, compared to a net loss of CHF 1,818 million in the first half of 2003. This year-on-year improvement was due primarily to a goodwill impairment of CHF 1,510 million and a cumulative effect of a change in accounting for provisions for policyholders and annuities, both of which were recognized in the first half of 2003. The total business volume, which includes deposits from policyholders and gross premiums written on traditional business, increased 1% compared to the first half of 2003. Administration expenses declined 13% compared to the first half of 2003 due to efficiency gains. Net investment income rose 12% to CHF 2,403 million compared to the first half of 2003 and the net investment return was 5.1%. The return on average allocated capital amounted to 7.9% in the first half of 2004.

Non-Life
Non-Life reported net income of CHF 185 million in the first half of 2004, up 1% compared to the first half of 2003, as an improved operating performance and higher investment income were partially offset by provisions relating to discontinued businesses in the UK and France as well as by restructuring charges related primarily to the streamlining of its Spanish operations. Net premiums earned rose 9% in the first half of 2004 compared to the first half of 2003, and the combined ratio improved 1.6 percentage points to 99.0%. The claims ratio rose to 74.0%, essentially unchanged versus the first half of 2003, and the expense ratio fell 1.8 percentage points, as the increase in expenses was contained to 1% compared to net premium growth of 9%. The segment reported net investment income of CHF 599 million, up from CHF 420 million in the first half of 2003, and the net investment return was 4.8% compared to 3.9% in the same period of last year. The return on average allocated capital was 17.9% in the first half of 2004.

Credit Suisse First Boston
Credit Suisse First Boston reported net income of CHF 1,189 million for the first half of 2004, compared to net income of CHF 800 million in the first half of 2003. For the second quarter of 2004, Credit Suisse First Boston recorded net income of CHF 430 million, down 43% on lower trading results compared to the first quarter but up 113% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Net revenues were down 5% compared to the first quarter and total operating expenses were down 6%. The return on average allocated capital decreased by 13.6 percentage points to 14.5% compared with the first quarter of 2004.

Institutional Securities
Institutional Securities reported a 79% decrease in net income in the second quarter of 2004 from the strong prior quarter. Compared to the second quarter of 2003, net income was down 17%. The segment’s net revenues declined 22% compared to the first quarter of 2004. Total trading revenues were down 38% compared to the first quarter of 2004, primarily reflecting significantly lower fixed income trading results due to lower proprietary trading results, reduced client activity and losses in derivatives used for risk management purposes which do not qualify for hedge accounting. Equity trading revenues declined as results with convertible securities were negatively impacted by lower liquidity and reduced volumes. Investment Banking revenues remained solid, with strong advisory fees and debt underwriting offset by lower equity underwriting compared with the first quarter of 2004. The segment’s 2004 revenues were favorably impacted by gains on legacy assets. In aggregate, second quarter 2004 non-compensation expenses were up 11% from the first quarter of 2004, primarily reflecting increased business activity. Compensation and benefits expenses declined 15%, compared to the first quarter of 2004 and decreased 3% versus the second quarter of 2003, with a decline in incentive compensation in line with lower revenues.

Wealth & Asset Management
At Wealth & Asset Management, net income rose by 121% versus the prior quarter and was up more than 500% compared to the second quarter of 2003, due principally to increased private equity investment gains, asset management and administrative fees, and other revenues. Second quarter 2004 net revenues were up 73% compared to the first quarter of 2004, largely due to the consolidation of certain private equity funds required under a new US GAAP pronouncement, for which offsetting minority interests were recorded, as well as gains on private equity investments. Excluding the consolidation impact, net revenues increased 30% compared to the first quarter of 2004. Total operating expenses increased 2% compared to the first quarter of 2004, reflecting volume-related commission expenses.

Outlook
With progress in a number of its core businesses and a solid pipeline of mandates and products, Credit Suisse Group is confident that it can achieve further improvements in its results. However, the Group’s results are dependent on economic and market conditions and their impact on client activity as well as transaction volumes. Additionally, the Group is subject to continued cost pressure, particularly in its investment banking business. Going forward, Credit Suisse Group is committed to achieving continued progress in its performance relative to its peers.

Oswald J. Grübel
August 2004








Segment reporting 
 
Net revenues      
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Private Banking1,8691,9401,4783,8092,965
Corporate & Retail Banking9507877891,7371,563
Life & Pensions3,2256,0283,3429,2539,381
Non-Life2,9953,1252,7616,1205,433
Institutional Securities 1)3,1343,9973,3127,1316,866
Wealth & Asset Management 2)1,4998666482,3651,323
Corporate Center(162)(180)(194)(342)(707)
Credit Suisse Group13,51016,56312,13630,07326,824
1) Including CHF 53 million, CHF 40 million and CHF 93 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, from minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.
2) Including CHF 462 million, CHF 68 million and CHF 530 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, from minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



Net income      
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Private Banking6656814011,346797
Corporate & Retail Banking256189163445318
Life & Pensions67139(1,301)206(1,818)
Non-Life8210391185183
Institutional Securities129623155752666
Wealth & Asset Management30113647437134
Corporate Center(43)(10)(112)(53)(557)
Credit Suisse Group1,4571,861(556)3,318(277)







Consolidated statements of income (unaudited) 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Interest and dividend income7,8967,7427,5042515,63814,03111
Interest expense(4,536)(4,663)(4,484)(3)1(9,199)(8,516)8
Net interest income3,3603,0793,0209116,4395,51517
Commissions and fees3,4183,5633,171(4)86,9816,19213
Trading revenues 7121,5161,214(53)(41)2,2282,501(11)
Realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net198528589(63)(66)7266708
Insurance net premiums earned4,7087,4174,618(37)212,12512,0760
Other revenues1,114460(476)1421,574(130)
Total noninterest revenues10,15013,4849,116(25)1123,63421,30911
Net revenues13,51016,56312,136(18)1130,07326,82412
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends4,6237,5944,645(39)012,21712,0122
Provision for credit losses1333411429117167311(46)
Total benefits, claims and credit losses4,7567,6284,759(38)012,38412,3230
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses1,1171,0591,046572,1762,191(1)
Banking compensation and benefits3,0873,4283,092(10)06,5156,0348
Other expenses1,9961,8231,901953,8193,8250
Goodwill impairment001,51001,510
Restructuring charges604357164607
Total operating expenses6,2606,3147,584(1)(17)12,57413,620(8)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes2,4942,621(207)(5)5,115881481
Income tax expense/(benefit)442570357(22)241,01267749
Dividends on preferred securities for consolidated entities0033065
Minority interests, net of tax54811983616677
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1,5041,932(605)(22)3,436132
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(47)(65)60(28)(112)127
Extraordinary items, net of tax00105
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0(6)(12)(6)(541)(99)
Net income/(loss)1,457 1,861 (556) (22)  3,318 (277)  



       
Return on equity16.6%21.3%(6.5%)19.0%(1.6%)
Earnings per share in CHF       
Basic earnings per share1.261.56(0.48)2.82(0.24)
Diluted earnings per share1.181.48(0.48)2.67(0.24)



Key figures 
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m, except where indicated30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Total assets1,131,6841,138,1961,004,308(1)13
Shareholders' equity35,28435,33833,99104
Assets under management in CHF bn1,227.31,241.31,181.1(1)4
Market price per registered share in CHF 44.5043.9045.251(2)
Market capitalization 49,23849,12451,1490(4)
Book value per share in CHF31.8931.5830.0716
BIS tier 1 ratio11.6%11.5%11.7%
BIS total capital ratio16.2%16.4%17.4%



Additional information
Additional information on the Credit Suisse Group’s second quarter 2004 results can be obtained in the Quarterly Report 2/04 and the analysts’ presentation, which are available on our website at: www.credit-suisse.com/results. The Quarterly Report (English only) can be ordered at Credit Suisse, KIDM23, Uetlibergstrasse 231, 8070 Zurich, fax: +41 1 332 7294.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This document 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.




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QUARTERLY REPORT 2004 Q2






Credit Suisse Group is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. It provides private clients and small and medium-sized companies with private banking and financial advisory services, and pension and insurance solutions from Winterthur. In the area of investment banking, it 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 in the form of American Depositary Shares (CSR) in New York. The Group employs around 60,000 staff worldwide.





QUARTERLY REPORT 2004
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information
EDITORIAL
CREDIT SUISSE GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Q2/2004
AN OVERVIEW OF CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
Revenues and expenses
Net new assets
Consolidation of private equity funds
Provision for credit losses
Equity capital
Credit Suisse Group management
Outlook
Credit Suisse Group structure as of July 13, 2004
RISK MANAGEMENT
Economic Risk Capital trends
Trading risks
Loan exposure
CSFB backtesting
CSFB trading revenue distribution, 2nd quarter of 2004
REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Private Banking
Corporate & Retail Banking
Life & Pensions
Non-Life
REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
Institutional Securities
Wealth & Asset Management
CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON | SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | UNAUDITED
Basis of presentation
Share-based compensation
New accounting pronouncements
Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk
Guarantees
Other off-balance sheet commitments
Variable interest entities
Collateralized debt obligations
Commercial paper conduits
Financial intermediation
INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS


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.



EDITORIAL



Oswald J. Grübel
Chief Executive Officer
Credit Suisse Group



Dear shareholders, clients and colleagues

Credit Suisse Group recorded net income of CHF 3,318 million for the first six months of 2004, one of the best half-year results in the Group’s history. In the second quarter of 2004, the Group reported net income of CHF 1,457 million. This result was driven primarily by good revenue generation across most businesses and the improvement in economic conditions versus the prior year, as well as our continued focus on process efficiency. However, our second quarter results not only underscore the Group’s fundamental strengths but also pinpoint the areas we must build on going forward.

Credit Suisse Financial Services achieved a strong result with net income of CHF 2,182 million in the first half and CHF 1,070 million in the second quarter of 2004. Private Banking underscored its worldwide product leadership and powerful franchise by recording net income of CHF 665 million and net new assets of CHF 7.9 billion in the second quarter. Corporate & Retail Banking also posted a strong quarterly result, benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives and efficiency improvements. Life & Pensions and Non-Life, our insurance segments, again recorded a good operating performance as well as solid investment income.

Credit Suisse First Boston reported net income of CHF 1,189 million in the first half and CHF 430 million in the second quarter of 2004, with Wealth & Asset Management achieving significant gains from private equity investments. However, due to the more challenging market environment – which led to a decrease in trading and certain other businesses versus the first quarter – Credit Suisse First Boston’s overall performance in the second quarter was below our expectations. At the same time, Credit Suisse First Boston’s franchise remains strong and I am convinced that we will be able to capture the host of opportunities available to enhance growth and profitability even more effectively going forward.

In June, we announced the sharpening of our strategic focus and the realignment of our management teams. Consequently, as of July 13, Credit Suisse Group has a clear management structure in place which is organized along the existing six reporting segments: Private Banking and Corporate & Retail Banking under the business unit Credit Suisse; Institutional Securities and Wealth & Asset Management under the business unit Credit Suisse First Boston; and Life & Pensions and Non-Life under the business unit Winterthur. Going forward, we aim to enhance co-operation between the business units and to strengthen the Group Corporate Center with the goal of further increasing client focus and accountability across the Group.

With a strong and dedicated team of senior managers in place, and with our more powerful integrated structure, I firmly believe that the Group is ideally placed to further strengthen its competitive position as a leader in our industry.

Oswald J. Grübel
August 2004






CREDIT SUISSE GROUP FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Q2/2004


Credit Suisse Group financial highlights 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Consolidated income statement        
Net revenues13,51016,56312,136(18)1130,07326,82412
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1,5041,932(605)(22)3,436132
Net income/(loss)1,4571,861(556)(22)3,318(277)
Return on equity16.6%21.3%(6.5%)19.0%(1.6%)
Earnings per share       
Basic earnings per share in CHF1.261.56(0.48)2.82(0.24)
Diluted earnings per share in CHF1.181.48(0.48)2.67(0.24)
Net new assets in CHF bn9.115.60.424.7(1.1)



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m, except where indicated30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management in CHF bn1,227.31,241.31,181.1(1)4
Consolidated balance sheet     
Total assets1,131,6841,138,1961,004,308(1)13
Shareholders' equity35,28435,33833,99104
Consolidated BIS capital data 1)     
Risk-weighted assets 202,589201,161190,761
Tier 1 ratio11.6%11.5%11.7%
Total capital ratio16.2%16.4%17.4%
Number of employees     
Switzerland – banking segments19,08919,08419,3010(1)
Switzerland – insurance segments6,3366,1546,4263(1)
Outside Switzerland – banking segments20,77520,42220,31022
Outside Switzerland – insurance segments13,37214,32814,440(7)(7)
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)59,57259,98860,477(1)(1)
Stock market data    
Market price per registered share in CHF44.5043.9045.251(2)
Market price per American Depositary Share in USD35.8134.8036.333(1)
Market capitalization49,23849,12451,1490(4)
Market capitalization in USD m39,62338,94141,0662(4)
Book value per share in CHF31.8931.5830.0716
Shares outstanding1,106,464,9941,118,998,6811,130,362,948(1)(2)
1) All calculations through December 31, 2003, are on the basis of Swiss GAAP. For further details see page 5.











Further information for investors is presented on page 48.



AN OVERVIEW OF CREDIT SUISSE GROUP






Credit Suisse Group recorded net income of CHF 1,457 million in the second quarter of 2004, versus a net loss of CHF 556 million in the second quarter of 2003 and net income of CHF 1,861 million in the first quarter of 2004. Net revenues were up 11% to CHF 13,510 million compared with the second quarter of 2003. The result was driven by revenue growth in the Credit Suisse Financial Services banking businesses and in Credit Suisse First Boston’s Wealth & Asset Management segment, a continued strong investment performance at Winterthur and cost discipline. Compared to the previous quarter, the Institutional Securities segment was impacted by lower levels of client activity and trading revenues. Credit Suisse Financial Services reported net income of CHF 1,070 million and Credit Suisse First Boston recorded net income of CHF 430 million in the second quarter of 2004.


Credit Suisse Financial Services reported net income of CHF 1,070 million in the second quarter of 2004, compared to a net loss of CHF 646 million in the second quarter of 2003, which included a goodwill impairment of CHF 1,510 million in the Life & Pensions segment. Net income in the second quarter of 2004 was slightly below the strong previous quarter. The second quarter 2004 result reflected strong net revenues in Private Banking and Corporate & Retail Banking. The insurance segments reported good operating performance and solid investment income. Private Banking reported net income of CHF 665 million in the second quarter of 2004, compared to CHF 401 million in the second quarter of 2003. The segment also reported sustained growth in net new assets. Corporate & Retail Banking recorded a strong quarterly result with net income of CHF 256 million, benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives and efficiency improvements. Life & Pensions’ second quarter net income of CHF 67 million mainly reflected lower investment gains compared to the second quarter of 2003. Non-Life reported net income of CHF 82 million for the second quarter of 2004, a decrease of CHF 9 million compared to the second quarter of 2003, mainly related to restructuring charges and to provisions related to discontinued businesses in the United Kingdom and France.

Credit Suisse First Boston reported net income of CHF 430 million in the second quarter of 2004, an increase of 113% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Strong gains on private equity investments in Wealth & Asset Management as well as continued solid investment banking performance were partially offset by significantly lower trading results. Compared to the first quarter of 2004, Credit Suisse First Boston’s net income declined CHF 329 million, or 43%. The Institutional Securities segment reported net income of CHF 129 million, a decrease of 17% compared to the second quarter of 2003, mainly reflecting significantly lower trading revenues partially offset by a reduction in compensation and benefits as well as lower taxes. Total investment banking revenues increased by 3% compared to the second quarter of 2003 and 7% compared to the first quarter of 2004 due to higher advisory and other fees. Total trading revenues were down 29% compared to the second quarter of 2003 due to declines, primarily in the fixed income business. The Wealth & Asset Management segment reported net income of CHF 301 million, an increase of CHF 254 million from the second quarter of 2003, mainly due to increased investment gains as well as asset management and administration fees. In comparison to the first quarter of 2004, net income increased CHF 165 million, or 121%.

Basic earnings per share in the second quarter of 2004 were CHF 1.26, compared to CHF –0.48 in the second quarter of 2003 and CHF 1.56 in the first quarter of 2004. The Group’s return on equity was 16.6% in the second quarter of 2004 versus –6.5% in the second quarter of 2003 and 21.3% in the first quarter of 2004.

Revenues and expenses
Net revenues in the second quarter of 2004 rose 11% to CHF 13,510 million compared to the second quarter of 2003, reflecting increases at both Credit Suisse Financial Services and Credit Suisse First Boston. Credit Suisse Financial Services increased net revenues by 8% to CHF 9,039 million, primarily reflecting strong results in the Private Banking and Corporate & Retail Banking segments. Credit Suisse First Boston increased its net revenues by 17% compared to the second quarter of 2003, to CHF 4,633 million, which primarily reflected the impact of the consolidation of certain private equity and other funds. As discussed under “Consolidation of private equity funds”, this consolidation had no impact on net income. Excluding this consolidation effect, net revenues increased by 4% compared to the second quarter of 2003, where improvements in Wealth & Asset Management and continued solid investment banking performance were partially offset by significantly lower trading results.

The Group’s total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2004 amounted to CHF 6,260 million, down 17% compared to the second quarter of 2003. The decrease was mainly related to a goodwill impairment of CHF 1,510 million recorded in the second quarter of 2003.

Net new assets
The Group reported net new assets of CHF 9.1 billion in the second quarter of 2004, with Private Banking contributing net new assets of CHF 7.9 billion, representing an annualized growth rate of 5.8%. Corporate & Retail Banking reported a net asset outflow of CHF 0.3 billion in the second quarter of 2004. A net asset inflow of CHF 2.0 billion was recorded in Wealth & Asset Management, and Institutional Securities reported a net asset outflow of CHF 0.6 billion.

As of June 30, 2004, the Group’s total assets under management were CHF 1,227.3 billion, a decrease of 1.1% compared to March 31, 2004, due to market valuations and foreign exchange impacts.

Consolidation of private equity funds
Effective January 1, 2004, the Group’s results include the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other funds within Credit Suisse First Boston under Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46 Revised (FIN 46R). This consolidation did not impact net income as the increase to net revenues of CHF 515 million and CHF 108 million in the second and the first quarter of 2004, respectively, was offset by an equivalent increase in minority interests.

Provision for credit losses
Provision for credit losses in the second quarter of 2004 amounted to CHF 133 million, compared to CHF 114 million in the second quarter of 2003. This level reflects a favorable credit environment.

Equity capital
Credit Suisse Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio was 11.6% as of June 30, 2004, up from 11.5% as of March 31, 2004. This increase was attributable to strong earnings generation, combined with a slight increase in risk-weighted assets of CHF 1.4 billion. The Group’s shareholders’ equity as of June 30, 2004, remained stable at CHF 35.3 billion compared to March 31, 2004.

Winterthur’s shareholders’ equity was CHF 7.5 billion as of June 30, 2004, and CHF 8.1 billion as of March 31, 2004. The decline in shareholders’ equity resulted from the impact of higher interest rates on Winterthur’s investment portfolio.

Credit Suisse Group management
In line with its more integrated structure, Credit Suisse Group also announced the appointment of Oswald J. Grübel as its sole Chief Executive Officer, effective July 13, 2004. Oswald J. Grübel was previously CEO of Credit Suisse Financial Services and Co-CEO of the Group together with John J. Mack, who left the company upon the expiration of his contract. John J. Mack has been succeeded by Brady Dougan as CEO of Credit Suisse First Boston. Walter Berchtold has been appointed CEO of Credit Suisse under the new structure. Additionally, Philip K. Ryan is stepping down as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer, effective August 5, and will be succeeded by Renato Fassbind. Richard E. Thornburgh has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of Credit Suisse First Boston and is succeeded by Tobias Guldimann as Chief Risk Officer of the Group. At Credit Suisse First Boston, Barbara A. Yastine has stepped down from her role as Chief Financial Officer and Stephen R. Volk has resigned as Chairman.

Outlook
With progress in a number of its core businesses and a solid pipeline of mandates and products, Credit Suisse Group is confident that it can achieve further improvements in its results. However, the Group’s results are dependent on economic and market conditions and their impact on client activity as well as transaction volumes. Additionally, the Group is subject to continued cost pressure, particularly in its investment banking business. Going forward, Credit Suisse Group is committed to achieving continued progress in its performance relative to peers.


Credit Suisse Group structure as of July 13, 2004

On June 24, 2004, Credit Suisse Group announced the sharpening of its strategic focus and the realignment of its management structure. Effective July 13, 2004, Credit Suisse Group has been structured along the existing six reporting segments: Private Banking and Corporate & Retail Banking under the business unit Credit Suisse; Institutional Securities and Wealth & Asset Management under the business unit Credit Suisse First Boston; and Life & Pensions and Non-Life under the business unit Winterthur. The presentation of the Group’s second quarter results reflects the business unit and segment structure in place as of June 30, 2004.





Overview of segment results 
  Corporate &   Wealth & Credit
 Private RetailLife & InstitutionalAssetCorporateSuisse
2Q2004, in CHF mBanking BankingPensionsNon-LifeSecuritiesManagementCenterGroup
Net revenues1,8699503,2252,9953,1341,499(162)13,510
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends2,5912,0324,623
Provision for credit losses(8)602(1)8000133
Total benefits, claims and credit losses(8)602,5932,03180004,756
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses411708(2)1,117
Banking compensation and benefits5643001,916276313,087
Other expenses5192536724942360(169)1,996
Restructuring charges0035700060
Total operating expenses1,0835534817892,858636(140)6,260
Income from continuing operations before taxes and minority interests794337151175196863(22)2,494
Income tax expense1248071341410019442
Minority interests, net of tax51619534622548
Income from continuing operations66525674122129301(43)1,504
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax00(7)(40)000(47)
Net income6652566782129301(43)1,457



BIS capital data 
Credit SuisseCredit Suisse First BostonCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m, except where indicated30.06.0431.12.0330.06.0431.12.0330.06.0431.12.03
Risk-weighted positions 91,08385,15882,18580,622185,632176,911
Market risk equivalents5,2794,67510,7168,18516,95713,850
Risk-weighted assets 96,36289,83392,90188,807202,589190,761
Tier 1 capital7,6897,36211,48812,06223,48522,287
  of which non-cumulative perpetual preferred securities 001,0331,0252,1702,167
Tier 1 ratio8.0% 8.2% 12.4% 13.6% 11.6% 11.7% 
Total capital10,89510,63020,33120,96832,73833,207
Total capital ratio11.3%11.8%21.9%23.6%16.2%17.4%
As of January 1, 2004, Credit Suisse Group bases its capital adequacy calculations on US GAAP, which is in accordance with the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (SFBC) newsletter 32 (dated December 18, 2003). The SFBC has advised Credit Suisse Group that it may continue to include as Tier 1 capital CHF 2.2 billion of equity from special purpose entities, which are deconsolidated under FIN 46R, and that Credit Suisse First Boston may include CHF 6.3 billion of such equity as Tier 1 capital. All calculations through December 31, 2003, are on the basis of Swiss GAAP.



Assets under management/client assets  
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF bn30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Private Banking 1)    
Assets under management537.2540.6511.3(0.6)5.1
Client assets571.5572.6541.0(0.2)5.6
Corporate & Retail Banking 1)    
Assets under management53.354.453.6(2.0)(0.6)
Client assets98.197.095.21.13.0
Life & Pensions    
Assets under management 117.4118.6113.8(1.0)3.2
Client assets117.4118.6113.8(1.0)3.2
Non-Life    
Assets under management 25.325.825.4(1.9)(0.4)
Client assets25.325.825.4(1.9)(0.4)
Institutional Securities 2)    
Assets under management16.317.612.9(7.4)26.4
Client assets94.897.984.6(3.2)12.1
Wealth & Asset Management 2)    
Assets under management 3)477.8484.3464.1(1.3)3.0
Client assets496.1502.2482.1(1.2)2.9
Credit Suisse Group    
Discretionary assets under management608.4618.9585.9(1.7)3.8
Advisory assets under management618.9622.4595.2(0.6)4.0
Total assets under management 1,227.31,241.31,181.1(1.1)3.9
Total client assets1,403.21,414.11,342.1(0.8)4.6



Net new assets 
   6 months
in CHF bn2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Private Banking 1)7.910.83.718.75.2
Corporate & Retail Banking 1)(0.3)0.90.00.60.2
Life & Pensions0.12.10.42.22.6
Institutional Securities 2)(0.6)1.81.41.21.1
Wealth & Asset Management 2) 3)2.00.0(5.1)2.0(10.2)
Credit Suisse Group9.115.60.424.7(1.1)
1) Effective January 1, 2004, corporate client assets in the Corporate & Retail Banking and Private Banking segments have been excluded from Assets under management and Net new assets. There is a minimal advisory role for such clients and the asset flows are often driven more by liquidity requirements than by pure investment reasons. Corporate client assets remain included in the broader metric Client assets. Prior period balances have been adjusted.
2) Certain adjustments have been made to conform to the current presentation.
3) Excluding assets managed on behalf of other entities within Credit Suisse Group.





RISK MANAGEMENT






Credit Suisse Group’s overall position risk, measured on the basis of Economic Risk Capital (ERC), increased 3% in the second quarter of 2004 compared with the previous quarter. The increase was due to higher credit, emerging market and real estate risks at Credit Suisse First Boston, partially offset by lower foreign exchange and interest rate risks at Winterthur. The more narrowly defined average Value-at-Risk (VaR) in US dollar terms for the trading book of Credit Suisse First Boston remained unchanged during the second quarter of 2004. The Group’s credit-related balance sheet exposure was essentially unchanged as of June 30, 2004, compared with March 31, 2004.


Economic Risk Capital trends
Credit Suisse Group assesses risk and economic capital adequacy using its Economic Risk Capital (ERC) model. ERC is designed to measure all quantifiable risks associated with the Group’s activities on a consistent and comprehensive basis. Credit Suisse Group assigns ERC for position risk, operational risk and business risk. Position risk measures the potential annual economic loss associated with market, credit and insurance exposures that is exceeded with a given, small probability (1% for risk management purposes; 0.03% for capital management purposes). It is not a measure of the potential impact on reported earnings, since non-trading activities generally are not marked to market through earnings.

Over the course of the second quarter of 2004, Credit Suisse Group’s 1-year, 99% position risk ERC increased by 3%. The increase was due to higher credit, emerging market and real estate risks at Credit Suisse First Boston, partially offset by lower foreign exchange and interest rate risks at Winterthur. The increase in Credit Suisse First Boston’s credit risk reflects activity in the strong leveraged and bank finance markets.

At the end of the second quarter of 2004, 52% of the Group’s position risk ERC was with Credit Suisse First Boston, 44% was with Credit Suisse Financial Services (of which 68% was with the insurance units and 32% was with the banking units) and 4% was with the Corporate Center.

Trading risks
Credit Suisse Group assumes trading risks through the trading activities of the Institutional Securities segment of Credit Suisse First Boston and – to a lesser extent – the trading activities of the banking segments of Credit Suisse Financial Services. Trading risks are measured using Value-at-Risk (VaR) as one of a range of risk measurement tools. VaR is the potential loss in fair value of trading positions due to adverse market movements over a defined time horizon and for a specified confidence level. In order to show the aggregate market risk in the Group’s trading books, the table below shows the trading-related market risk for Credit Suisse First Boston, Credit Suisse Financial Services and Credit Suisse Group on a consolidated basis, as measured by a 10-day VaR scaled to a 1-day holding period and based on a 99% confidence level. This means that there is a one in 100 chance of incurring a daily trading loss that is at least as large as the reported VaR.

Credit Suisse First Boston’s average 1-day, 99% VaR in the second quarter of 2004 was CHF 68 million, compared to CHF 66 million during the first quarter of 2004. In US dollar terms, Credit Suisse First Boston’s average 1-day, 99% VaR was unchanged at USD 53 million during both the second and first quarters of 2004.

Credit Suisse Financial Services’ average 1-day, 99% VaR in the second quarter of 2004 was CHF 12 million, compared to CHF 14 million during the first quarter of 2004. The 18% decrease was mainly due to lower inventory positions in structured investment products.

The segments with trading portfolios use backtesting to assess the accuracy of the VaR model. Daily backtesting profit and loss is compared to VaR with a one-day holding period. Backtesting profit and loss is a subset of actual trading revenue and includes only the profit and loss effects due to movements in financial market variables such as interest rates, equity prices and foreign exchange rates on the previous night’s positions. It is appropriate to compare this measure with VaR for backtesting purposes, since VaR assesses only the potential change in position value due to overnight movements in financial market variables. On average, an accurate one-day, 99% VaR model should have no more than four backtesting exceptions per year. A backtesting exception occurs when the daily loss exceeds the daily VaR estimate.

Credit Suisse First Boston had one backtesting exception during the second quarter of 2004 (the only one over the last 12 months), as evidenced in the graph entitled “CSFB Backtesting”. The histogram entitled “CSFB Trading Revenue Distribution” compares the distribution of daily backtesting profit and loss during the second quarter of 2004 with the distribution of actual trading revenues, which includes fees, commissions, provisions and the profit and loss effects associated with any trading subsequent to the previous night’s positions.

Loan exposure
Credit Suisse Group’s total gross loan exposure was essentially unchanged at June 30, 2004, compared with March 31, 2004. Loans at Credit Suisse Financial Services increased 1%, while loan exposure at Credit Suisse First Boston was 10% lower.

Compared to March 31, 2004, non-performing loans at Credit Suisse Group declined 7% and total impaired loans declined 11% as of the end of the second quarter of 2004. Reductions were reported in both business units, as was also the case in the first quarter of 2004.

Non-performing loans at Credit Suisse First Boston declined 9%, while total impaired loans were 22% lower. Non-performing loans declined 6% at Credit Suisse Financial Services, while total impaired loans declined 7%.

Provisions for credit losses charged to the income statement for the second quarter of 2004 were CHF 133 million, an increase from the very low CHF 34 million recorded for the first quarter of 2004 as well as the CHF 114 million recorded for the second quarter of 2003. Presented on page 11 are the additions, releases, and recoveries included in calculating the allowance for loan losses.

Coverage of non-performing loans by valuation allowances declined in the second quarter of 2004 at Credit Suisse Group and both business units. Coverage of total impaired loans by valuation allowances increased in the second quarter of 2004 at Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse First Boston, while declining at Credit Suisse Financial Services.


Key Position Risk Trends 
    Change Analysis: Brief Summary
 Change in % from 
in CHF m 30.06.04 31.03.04 30.06.03 30.06.04 vs 31.03.04
Interest Rate, Credit Spread ERC &      
Foreign Exchange ERC 4,365 (8%) (9%) Decrease at Winterthur due to lower foreign exchange and interest rate risks, partially offset by higher interest rate exposures at Credit Suisse First Boston and Credit Suisse Financial Services banking segments.
Equity Investment ERC 3,114 (14%) 9% Lower equity trading risks at Credit Suisse First Boston and Credit Suisse Financial Services banking segments, partially offset by higher private equity positions at Winterthur.
Swiss & Retail Lending ERC 1,742 (4%) (11%) Lower lending risks at Credit Suisse Financial Services banking segments due to a reduction of legacy impaired assets.
International Lending ERC &      
Counterparty ERC 2,672 10% (8%) Activity in the strong leveraged and bank finance markets.
Emerging Markets ERC 2,008 9% 15% Increases in emerging market risk at Credit Suisse First Boston due to increases in Brazil and Turkey, partially offset by lower emerging market positions at Winterthur.
Real Estate ERC &      
  Structured Asset ERC 1) 3,447 5% (9%) Higher commercial and residential real estate exposures at Credit Suisse First Boston.
Insurance Underwriting ERC 669 (1%) (36%) No material change.
Simple sum across risk categories 18,017 (2%) (6%)  
Diversification benefit (5,240) (14%) (20%)  
Total Position Risk ERC 12,777 3% 2%  
1-year, 99% 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. For a more detailed description of the Group’s ERC model, please refer to Credit Suisse Group's Annual Report 2003, which is available on the website: www.credit-suisse.com/annualreport2003. Prior period balances have been restated for methodology changes in order to maintain consistency over time.
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 exposure as well as the real estate acquired at auction and real estate for own use in Switzerland.



Market risk in the Credit Suisse Group trading portfolios (99%, 1-day VaR) 1)
 2Q20041Q2004
in CHF mMinimumMaximumAverage30.06.04MinimumMaximumAverage31.03.04
Credit Suisse Financial Services     
Interest rate & credit spread2.74.23.32.83.05.43.83.5
Foreign exchange rate1.93.92.73.11.76.92.94.6
Equity 5.815.39.98.97.830.412.212.4
Commodity0.61.71.11.10.41.60.71.4
Diversification benefit2)2)(5.4)(4.6)2)2)(5.4)(7.5)
Total7.217.211.611.39.632.814.214.4
        
Credit Suisse First Boston    
Interest rate & credit spread38.177.054.473.336.680.857.639.5
Foreign exchange rate12.031.119.615.312.130.120.219.7
Equity 34.853.140.941.621.548.132.443.9
Commodity0.20.80.40.20.01.00.60.5
Diversification benefit2)2)(47.6)(63.8)2)2)(44.5)(39.9)
Total49.1104.567.766.646.590.066.363.7
        
Credit Suisse Group 3)    
Interest rate & credit spread41.073.256.573.239.873.959.039.8
Foreign exchange rate13.515.914.719.712.720.617.619.7
Equity 39.844.743.047.731.147.740.847.7
Commodity0.61.00.81.30.61.30.81.3
Diversification benefit2)2)(45.2)(73.2)2)2)(39.4)(42.6)
Total66.374.469.868.765.991.178.865.9
1) Represents 10-day VaR scaled to a 1-day holding period.
2) As the minimum and maximum occur on different days for different risk types, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio diversification benefit.
3) The VaR estimates for Credit Suisse Group are performed on a monthly basis and the VaR statistics for Credit Suisse Group therefore refer to monthly numbers. The consolidated VaR estimates for Credit Suisse Group are net of diversification benefits between Credit Suisse First Boston and Credit Suisse Financial Services.




CSFB backtesting






CSFB trading revenue distribution, 2nd quarter of 2004





Loans outstanding 
Credit SuisseCredit SuisseCredit Suisse
Financial ServicesFirst BostonGroup
in CHF m30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0330.06.0431.03.0431.12.0330.06.0431.03.0431.12.03
Consumer loans:         
Mortgages71,72170,50568,08300071,72170,50568,083
Loans collateralized by securities14,99113,56314,37900014,99113,56314,379
Other2,3773,2612,3394529921,1722,8294,2533,511
Consumer loans89,08987,32984,8014529921,17289,54188,32185,973
Corporate loans:      
Real estate30,03330,48030,17445231818830,48530,79830,362
Commercial & industrial loans35,21235,57934,09714,19914,10513,85949,41149,68447,956
Loans to financial institutions9,6379,2728,3743,4674,5624,47313,10413,83412,847
Governments and public institutions4,0043,4443,4295111,1721,1524,5154,6164,581
Corporate loans 78,88678,77576,07418,62920,15719,67297,51598,93295,746
Loans, gross167,975166,104160,87519,08121,14920,844187,056187,253181,719
(Unearned income)/deferred expenses, net130129131(41)(38)(25)8991106
Allowance for loan losses(2,733)(2,990)(3,263)(1,057)(1,199)(1,383)(3,790)(4,189)(4,646)
Total loans, net165,372163,243157,74317,98319,91219,436183,355183,155177,179
This disclosure presents the lending exposure of the Group from a risk management perspective. This presentation differs from other disclosures in this document.



Total loan portfolio exposure and allowance for loan losses 
Credit SuisseCredit SuisseCredit Suisse
Financial ServicesFirst BostonGroup
in CHF m30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0330.06.0431.03.0431.12.0330.06.0431.03.0431.12.03
Non-performing loans 1,6021,6671,9819389709962,5402,6372,977
Non-interest earning loans1,3821,5061,52313702461,3941,5751,769
Total non-performing loans2,9843,1733,5049511,0401,2423,9344,2124,746
Restructured loans571427623925664253283
Potential problem loans1,4251,6111,8173223543611,7471,9652,178
Total other impaired loans1,4821,6251,8443285936171,8112,2182,461
Total impaired loans4,4664,7985,3481,2791,6331,8595,7456,4307,207
       
Loans, gross167,975166,104160,87519,08121,14920,844187,056187,253181,719
(Unearned income)/deferred expenses, net130129131(41)(38)(25)8991106
Allowance for loan losses(2,733)(2,990)(3,263)(1,057)(1,199)(1,383)(3,790)(4,189)(4,646)
Total loans, net165,372163,243157,74317,98319,91219,436183,355183,155177,179
Valuation allowances as % of       
  Total non-performing loans 91.6%94.2%93.1%111.1%115.3%111.4%96.3%99.5%97.9%
  Total impaired loans 61.2%62.3%61.0%82.6%73.4%74.4%66.0%65.1%64.5%



Allowance for loan losses 
Credit SuisseCredit SuisseCredit Suisse
Financial ServicesFirst BostonGroup
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20032Q20041Q20042Q20032Q20041Q20042Q2003
Balance beginning of period2,9903,2633,8921,1991,3832,9834,1894,6466,875
New provisions14612713417438127319165261
Releases of provisions(93)(64)(82)(89)(67)(64)(181)(131)(147)
Net additions charged to income statement53635285(29)6313834114
Gross write-offs(309)(380)(428)(247)(210)(193)(556)(590)(621)
Recoveries7661256201112
Net write-offs(302)(374)(422)(235)(205)(187)(536)(579)(609)
Allowances acquired001000001
Provisions for interest21012111313112425
Foreign currency translation impact and other adjustments, net(10)2826(3)37(2)(12)6425
Balance end of period2,7332,9903,5611,0571,1992,8703,7904,1896,431
Provision for credit losses disclosed in the income statement also includes provisions for lending related exposure.





REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FINANCIAL SERVICES










Credit Suisse Financial Services recorded strong net income of CHF 1,070 million in the second quarter of 2004. The Private Banking segment reported continued good revenue generation and net new assets of CHF 7.9 billion. Corporate & Retail Banking posted a strong result, benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives. Life & Pensions and Non-Life, the insurance segments, recorded a good operating performance as well as solid investment income.


Credit Suisse Financial Services reported net income of CHF 1,070 million in the second quarter of 2004. This result compares to a net loss of CHF 646 million in the second quarter of 2003, which included a goodwill impairment charge of CHF 1,510 million at Life & Pensions during that period. The improvement in the business unit’s underlying operating result was attributable to strong growth in revenues and its continued focus on improving process efficiency. Net income in the second quarter of 2004 was slightly below the strong first quarter.

Private Banking recorded net income of CHF 665 million in the second quarter of 2004, driven by solid net revenues. Additionally, the segment achieved good annualized net new asset growth of 5.8%. Corporate & Retail Banking posted strong quarterly net income of CHF 256 million, based on a good operating performance and benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives. Life & Pensions and Non-Life posted net income of CHF 67 million and CHF 82 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2004. Both insurance segments recorded a good operating performance as well as solid investment income. At Non-Life, second quarter net income was negatively impacted by restructuring charges, related primarily to the streamlining of its Spanish operations, and by provisions related to discontinued businesses in the United Kingdom and France.

Private Banking
In the second quarter of 2004, Private Banking reported net income of CHF 665 million, up CHF 264 million, or 66%, versus the second quarter of 2003 and practically unchanged compared to the first quarter of 2004. The segment continued to benefit from its powerful franchise and its expertise in the areas of product innovation and distribution. Private Banking recorded solid revenues and achieved sustained growth in net new assets over the quarter.

Net revenues totaled CHF 1,869 million in the second quarter of 2004, representing an increase of 26% versus the second quarter of 2003. This rise was due to higher commissions and fees – reflecting increased product issuing volumes – and a higher asset base, while brokerage revenues remained stable versus the second quarter of 2003. Net interest income benefited primarily from dividend income from the equity portfolio. This was partially offset by the lower ex-dividend value of the equity portfolio reported in trading revenues. Excluding this effect, trading revenues were strong. Additionally, trading revenues were positively impacted by a change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives in the amount of CHF 57 million, whereas the same effect led to a negative impact of CHF 55 million in the second quarter of 2003. Compared to the first quarter of 2004, net revenues decreased 4%, mainly driven by lower brokerage income.

Total operating expenses amounted to CHF 1,083 million in the second quarter of 2004, up 14% compared to the second quarter of 2003. Efficiency improvements were more than offset by higher incentive-related compensation accruals – reflecting the stronger results – as well as by higher commission expenses.

The cost/income ratio improved to 57.9% for the second quarter of 2004, compared to 64.1% in the second quarter of the previous year. Private Banking’s gross margin remained high at 139.1 basis points in the second quarter of 2004, representing a decrease of 7.2 basis points versus the previous quarter but an increase of 14.5 basis points compared to the second quarter of 2003.

Private Banking continued to generate good net new asset inflows. The segment reported CHF 7.9 billion in net new assets in the second quarter of 2004 – representing an annualized growth rate of 5.8%, exceeding its mid-term target rate of 5% – with inflows from all major regions. Assets under management stood at CHF 537.2 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2004, down CHF 3.4 billion, or 0.6%, from the end of the first quarter. Net asset inflow was more than offset by market valuations and foreign exchange impacts. Compared to the end of the second quarter of 2003, assets under management were up CHF 44.0 billion, or 8.9%.

Corporate & Retail Banking
Corporate & Retail Banking recorded strong net income of CHF 256 million in the second quarter of 2004, up CHF 93 million, or 57%, versus the corresponding period of 2003, and up CHF 67 million, or 35%, from the previous quarter. This result reflects the positive change in the fair value of interest rate derivatives, as well as the segment’s continuing efforts to further enhance profitability by strengthening its client focus and increasing the efficiency of operating processes.

Second quarter net revenues amounted to CHF 950 million, up 20% versus the second quarter of 2003. This improved performance was partly due to an increase in commissions and fees, which is in line with Corporate & Retail Banking’s strategy of sharpening its focus on retail investment products and increasing commission-based revenues in lending and payment services. Trading revenues benefited from gains on interest rate derivatives used for risk management purposes but not qualifying for hedge accounting. This had a positive impact of CHF 136 million in the second quarter of 2004, whereas the same effect led to a positive impact of CHF 3 million in the second quarter of 2003 and a negative impact of CHF 31 million in the first quarter of 2004.

Provisions for credit losses remained moderate at CHF 60 million, due to the continued favorable risk profile of the lending portfolio. Total impaired loans declined CHF 326 million to CHF 4.1 billion as of June 30, 2004, compared to the end of the previous quarter.

In the second quarter of 2004, total operating expenses increased CHF 19 million, or 4%, versus the corresponding period of 2003. Efficiency improvements were more than offset by higher incentive-related compensation accruals, reflecting the better result.

The return on average allocated capital increased to 20.4% in the second quarter of 2004, compared to 12.9% in the second quarter of 2003. Corporate & Retail Banking further improved its cost/income ratio to 58.2%, down 9.5 percentage points compared to the second quarter of 2003.

Life & Pensions
In the first half of 2004, Life & Pensions reported net income of CHF 206 million, compared to a net loss of CHF 1,818 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. A goodwill impairment of CHF 1,510 million and the cumulative effect of a change in accounting for provisions for policyholder guarantees and annuities, both of which were recognized in the first half of 2003, were the primary drivers behind this year-on-year improvement. Additionally, a high level of investment income and lower administration expenses in the first half of 2004 contributed to the increase in Life & Pensions’ net income.

Compared to the first quarter of 2004, net income decreased CHF 72 million to CHF 67 million in the second quarter of 2004, due primarily to lower realized investment gains.

The total business volume, which includes deposits from policyholders and gross premiums written on traditional business, increased 1% in the first half of 2004 compared to the first half of 2003. Deposit business, which includes investment-type products such as unit-linked policies, increased 20%, or CHF 477 million, in the first half of 2004 versus the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting Life & Pensions’ increased strategic focus on such products. In its traditional business lines, the segment reported gross premiums written of CHF 6,683 million in the first half of 2004, representing a decrease of 6%, or CHF 402 million, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. Net new assets amounted to CHF 2.2 billion in the first half of 2004, compared to CHF 2.6 billion in the first half of 2003.

Net investment income increased CHF 266 million to CHF 2,403 million versus the first half of the previous year. This improvement reflects the lower losses and impairments on equity investments, as well as a high level of realized gains reported primarily in the first quarter of 2004. In the first half of 2004, the return on investments allocated to traditional life policies amounted to 5.1%, compared to 4.7% in the first half of 2003. Current income was 3.9%, essentially unchanged versus the first half of 2003, and net realized gains increased to 1.2%.

In the first half of 2004, insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses increased by 14%, driven mainly by increased amortization of the present value of future profits (PVFP) as a result of the high level of investment income during the same period. Administration expenses were down CHF 73 million compared to the first half of 2003, due mainly to further efficiency gains. The expense ratio improved by 0.5 percentage points to 8.5%. Return on average allocated capital amounted to 7.9% in the first half of 2004.

In May 2004, Life & Pensions announced the divestiture of Personal Pension Management Limited (PPML) – a wholly owned subsidiary of Winterthur Life UK – to the Capita Group Plc. This transaction was completed in July 2004. The sale of PPML will enable Winterthur Life UK to focus increasingly on its core business.

Non-Life
Net income for the first half of 2004 stood at CHF 185 million, compared to CHF 183 million for the corresponding period of the previous year. Non-Life reported improved underwriting results and higher investment income in the first half of 2004, partially offset by provisions relating to discontinued businesses in the United Kingdom and France, as well as restructuring charges related primarily to the streamlining of its Spanish operations.

Net income in the second quarter of 2004 decreased CHF 21 million to CHF 82 million compared to the previous quarter. This decrease reflects the above-mentioned provisions and restructuring charges as well as a lower investment result.

In the first half of 2004, net premiums earned increased CHF 449 million, or 9%, to CHF 5,484 million, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, driven to a significant extent by tariff increases across all major markets.

In the first half of 2004, Non-Life reported a significant increase in net investment income of CHF 179 million, to CHF 599 million, compared to the first half of 2003. This strong result reflects a lower level of impairments and losses on equity investments and high net realized gains reported primarily in the first quarter of 2004. In the first half of 2004, the total investment return was 4.8%, compared to 3.9% in the first half of 2003. Current income stood at 3.5% and realized gains/losses were 1.3%.

The combined ratio improved by 1.6 percentage points to 99.0% in the first half of 2004 and stood at 97.5% in the second quarter of 2004. The claims ratio stood at 74.0%, essentially unchanged versus the first half of 2003. The expense ratio decreased 1.8 percentage points to 25.0% in the first half of the year, compared to the corresponding period of 2003, as the increase in expenses was contained to 1% compared to net premium growth of 9%.

Non-Life reported a net loss from discontinued operations of CHF 103 million in the first half of 2004, compared to net income of CHF 62 million in the first half of 2003. This result was due mainly to provisions related to the sale of Non-Life’s French subsidiary Rhodia Assurances S.A., as well as charges that arose in the first half of 2004 in respect to risks retained on the business sold in the United Kingdom in 2003.

Credit Suisse Financial Services 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months  
in CHF m, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q200320042003 2003
Net revenues9,03911,8808,370(24)820,91919,342 8
Total benefits, claims and credit losses4,6767,6474,692(39)012,32312,117 2
Total operating expenses2,9062,7514,1896(31)5,6576,902 (18)
Net income/(loss)1,0701,112(646)(4)2,182(520) 
Cost/income ratio banking segments58.0%57.5%65.4%57.8%65.3% 
Return on average allocated capital27.0%28.4%(13.8%)27.6%(5.6%) 
Average allocated capital16,31615,80418,4773(12)16,14418,444 (12)



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management in CHF bn733.2739.4704.1(1)4
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)39,85740,53141,195(2)(3)



Private Banking income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net interest income64841139958621,05974442
Commissions and fees1,1781,2921,069(9)102,4702,06520
Trading revenues including realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net9181(1)(95)19012651
Other revenues345611(39)2099030200
Total noninterest revenues1,2211,5291,079(20)132,7502,22124
Net revenues1,8691,9401,478(4)263,8092,96528
Provision for credit losses(8)65(2)16
Compensation and benefits564582509(3)111,1461,00414
Other expenses5194934385181,01289713
Restructuring charges0(2)1(2)1
Total operating expenses1,0831,0739481142,1561,90213
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests and extraordinary items794861525(8)511,6551,04758
Income tax expense124175121(29)229924721
Minority interests, net of tax55402510743
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items665681400(2)661,34679370
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0000(1)
Extraordinary items, net of tax00105
Net income665681401(2)661,34679769



Private Banking key information 
   6 months
 2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Cost/income ratio57.9%55.3%64.1%56.6%64.1%
Gross margin139.1 bp146.3 bp124.6 bp142.7 bp126.9 bp
  of which asset-driven 1) 80.9 bp81.7 bp77.4 bp81.3 bp78.6 bp
  of which transaction-driven 1) 47.7 bp56.8 bp46.8 bp52.2 bp43.9 bp
  of which other 1) 10.5 bp7.8 bp0.4 bp9.2 bp4.4 bp
Net margin49.9 bp51.8 bp34.1 bp50.8 bp34.4 bp
Net new assets in CHF bn7.910.83.718.75.2
Average allocated capital in CHF m3,4143,2282,9553,3172,850
1) Prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management in CHF bn537.2540.6511.3(1)5
Total assets in CHF bn194.2197.8174.9(2)11
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)11,98911,78411,85021



Corporate & Retail Banking income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net interest income523536585(2)(11)1,0591,135(7)
Commissions and fees20820817002241634321
Trading revenues including realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net19723(1)22026
Other revenues22203510(37)4259(29)
Total noninterest revenues4272512047010967842858
Net revenues95078778921201,7371,56311
Provision for credit losses60483925541088921
Compensation and benefits300275281975755622
Other expenses253219253160472492(4)
Total operating expenses5534945341241,0471,054(1)
Income from continuing operations before taxes and minority interests337245216385658242039
Income tax expense805652435413610135
Minority interests, net of tax1010110
Net income256189163355744531840



Corporate & Retail Banking key information 
   6 months
 2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Cost/income ratio58.2%62.8%67.7%60.3%67.4%
Net new assets in CHF bn(0.3)0.90.00.60.2
Return on average allocated capital20.4%15.1%12.9%17.7%12.7%
Average allocated capital in CHF m5,0505,0015,0845,0355,043



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management in CHF bn53.354.453.6(2)(1)
Total assets in CHF bn101.9101.598.503
Mortgages in CHF bn61.560.859.813
Other loans in CHF bn25.825.925.103
Number of branches214214214
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)8,1608,2658,479(1)(4)



Life & Pensions income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Gross premiums written2,0424,6412,103(56)(3)6,6837,085(6)
Net premiums earned2,0304,6122,091(56)(3)6,6427,041(6)
Net investment income1,0921,3111,136(17)(4)2,4032,13712
Other revenues including fees, net revenues from deposit business general and separate account 1)103105115(2)(10)2082032
Net revenues3,2256,0283,342(46)(4)9,2539,381(1)
Policyholder benefits incurred2,3344,9592,479(53)(6)7,2937,922(8)
Dividends to policyholders incurred257421229(39)12678252169
Provision for credit losses2(1)4(50)10
Total benefits, dividends and credit losses2,5935,3792,712(52)(4)7,9728,174(2)
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses 153164119(7)2931727814
Administration expenses2582372669(3)495568(13)
Other expenses 1)674917372941165997
Goodwill impairment001,51001,510
Restructuring charges321050(70)523(78)
Total operating expenses4814521,9226(75)9332,438(62)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests and cumulative effect of accounting changes151197(1,292)(23)348(1,231)
Income tax expense 1)7151193927412210714
Minority interests, net of tax671(14)50013(3)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes74139(1,312)(47)213(1,335)
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 1)(7)(1)11(8)46
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0101(529)
Net income/(loss)67139(1,301)(52)206(1,818)
1) Prior periods have been adjusted for discontinued operations.



Life & Pensions key information 
   6 months
in CHF m, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Total business volume 1)3,4606,0673,2599,5279,452
Expense ratio 2)11.9%6.6%11.8%8.5%9.0%
Return on average allocated capital5.2%10.9%(72.8%)7.9%(52.6%)
Average allocated capital in CHF m5,5655,3657,1475,5236,918
1) Includes gross premiums written and policyholder deposits.
2) Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses as a percentage of total business volume.



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management (discretionary) in CHF bn 1)117.4118.6113.8(1)3
Technical provisions in CHF bn108.8110.0104.7(1)4
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)6,4787,0387,193(8)(10)
1) Based on savings-related provisions for policyholders plus off-balance sheet assets.



Life & Pensions investment income 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net current investment income1,0461,002995452,0481,9475
  of which backing traditional life policies 984934935551,9181,8504
  of which backing unit-linked liabilities general   account 626860(9)31309734
Realized gains/(losses), net287579838(50)(66)8668077
  of which backing traditional life policies 148447252(67)(41)59537260
  of which backing unit-linked liabilities general   account 1391325865(76)271435(38)
Net investment income before credited investment income to deposit business general account1,3331,5811,833(16)(27)2,9142,7546
Credited investment income to deposit business general account(241)(270)(697)(11)(65)(511)(617)(17)
Net investment income1,0921,3111,136(17)(4)2,4032,13712
Investment income separate account(56)9232(47)161



Life & Pensions investment return 
   6 months
in %, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Net current investment return backing traditional life policies4.0%3.8%3.9%3.9%3.9%
Realized gains/(losses) backing traditional life policies0.6%1.8%1.1%1.2%0.8%
Net investment return backing traditional life policies4.6%5.6%5.0%5.1%4.7%
Average assets backing traditional life policies in CHF bn98.098.795.297.893.9



Non-Life income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Gross premiums written2,0995,4712,095(62)07,5707,0627
Reinsurance ceded(17)(251)(56)(93)(70)(268)(340)(21)
Change in provisions for unearned premiums597(2,415)48922(1,818)(1,687)8
Net premiums earned2,6792,8052,528(4)65,4845,0359
Net investment income281318228(12)2359942043
Other revenues including fees352537(22)
Net revenues2,9953,1252,761(4)86,1205,43313
Claims and annuities incurred1,9042,1551,863(12)24,0593,7179
Dividends to policyholders incurred12859741177318712253
Provision for credit losses(1)0(1)0(1)(1)0
Total claims, dividends and credit losses2,0312,2141,936(8)54,2453,83811
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses 388366370657547412
Administration expenses320295294896156091
Other expenses246796(64)(75)91122(25)
Restructuring charges57425128613669
Total operating expenses789732785811,5211,5081
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes and minority interests17517940(2)33835487307
Income tax expense/(benefit)3414(3)14348(36)
Minority interests, net of tax19(1)3182
Income from continuing operations12216640(27)205288121138
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(40)(63)51(37)(103)62
Net income8210391(20)(10)1851831



Non-Life key information  
   6 months
in %, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Combined ratio97.5%100.4%100.0%99.0%100.6%
Expense ratio 1)26.4%23.6%26.3%25.0%26.8%
Claims ratio 2)71.1%76.8%73.7%74.0%73.8%
Return on average allocated capital17.7%18.5%9.8%17.9%9.3%
Average allocated capital in CHF m2,2872,2113,8222,2703,986
1) Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned.
2) Claims and annuities incurred as a percentage of net premiums earned.



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management (discretionary) in CHF bn25.325.825.4(2)0
Technical provisions in CHF bn26.227.024.1(3)9
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)13,23013,44413,673(2)(3)



Non-Life investment income 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net current investment income224215206494394068
Realized gains/(losses), net5710322(45)15916014
Net investment income281318228(12)2359942043



Non-Life investment return 
   6 months
in %, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Net current investment return3.6%3.5%3.8%3.5%3.8%
Realized gains/(losses), net0.9%1.6%0.4%1.3%0.1%
Net investment return4.5%5.1%4.2%4.8%3.9%
Average assets in CHF bn24.924.921.724.821.4



Investment portfolio (Life & Pensions and Non-Life) 
   GrossGross 
  Amortized unrealized unrealized  
in CHF m, as of June 30, 2004Book valuecostgainslossesFair value
Held-to-maturity debt securities10,14210,14203049,838
Available-for-sale debt securities70,71970,0542,0201,35570,719
Available-for-sale equity securities5,2174,8345501675,217
Trading debt securities1,107   1,107
Trading equity securities10,027   10,027
Mortgage loans11,091   11,091
Loans4,842   4,842
Real estate8,231   8,555
Other investments3,466   3,466
Investments, general account124,842124,862
Investments, separate account4,052   4,052
Total investments128,894128,914
  of which Life & Pensions 107,202   107,000
  of which Non-Life 21,692   21,914
      
in CHF m, as of December 31, 2003     
Held-to-maturity debt securities10,18610,186016510,021
Available-for-sale debt securities71,32469,5462,67189371,324
Available-for-sale equity securities5,1224,622553535,122
Trading debt securities1,071   1,071
Trading equity securities8,591   8,591
Mortgage loans11,054   11,054
Loans4,523   4,523
Real estate8,388   8,682
Other investments3,733   3,733
Investments, general account123,992124,121
Investments, separate account3,991   3,991
Total investments127,983128,112
  of which Life & Pensions 105,018   104,923
  of which Non-Life 22,965   23,189
Trading securities include CHF 10,954 m (December 31, 2003: CHF 9,337 m) held to back unit-linked liabilities in the general account.





REVIEW OF BUSINESS UNITS | CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON






Credit Suisse First Boston reported net income of CHF 430 million in the second quarter of 2004. Credit Suisse First Boston’s revenues excluding amounts related to minority interests increased modestly compared to the second quarter of 2003, where improvements in Wealth & Asset Management and continued solid investment banking performance were offset by significantly lower trading results. Revenues excluding amounts related to minority interests were down in comparison to the first quarter of 2004. Return on average allocated capital increased 7.9 percentage points to 14.5% and pre-tax margin, excluding minority interest revenues, increased 1.8 percentage points to 13.2% compared with the second quarter of 2003.


Credit Suisse First Boston reported net income of CHF 430 million in the second quarter of 2004, up CHF 228 million, or 113%, compared with the second quarter of 2003. Net income decreased CHF 329 million, or 43%, compared to the first quarter of 2004. Net income was unaffected by the CHF 515 million of increased revenues related to the consolidation of certain private equity and other funds under FIN 46R (“FIN 46R consolidation”), as offsetting minority interests were also recorded. Credit Suisse First Boston’s net revenues excluding amounts related to minority interests increased by 4% compared to the second quarter of 2003 and decreased 13% compared to the first quarter of 2004. The relatively low tax rate of 11% for the second quarter of 2004 was mainly a consequence of non-taxable revenues related to minority interests and, to a lesser degree, the favorable resolution of certain tax matters. Excluding non-taxable revenues, the tax rate was 21%. For the first half of 2004, the reported tax rate was 18% (26% excluding non-taxable revenues related to minority interests).

Institutional Securities’ second quarter 2004 net income decreased CHF 26 million to CHF 129 million compared with the second quarter of 2003, reflecting weaker trading revenues. At Wealth & Asset Management, net income increased CHF 254 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared with the second quarter of 2003, primarily as a result of private equity investment gains from its Alternative Capital Division. At Wealth & Asset Management, assets under management as of June 30, 2004 decreased 1.2%, or CHF 6.0 billion, to CHF 489.3 billion from March 31, 2004, and net new assets were CHF 2.7 billion for the second quarter of 2004.

Institutional Securities
Institutional Securities’ second quarter 2004 net income decreased CHF 26 million to CHF 129 million compared with the second quarter of 2003, reflecting a 5% decrease in net revenues (a 7% decrease excluding amounts related to minority interests) partially offset by a decline in compensation and benefits expenses as well as income tax expenses. The decline in revenue primarily reflected significantly lower fixed income and equity trading results, partially offset by a solid investment banking performance and gains on legacy investments. Compared to the first quarter of 2004, net income declined CHF 494 million on significantly weaker trading results.

Compared to March 31, 2004, total impaired loans decreased CHF 354 million, to CHF 1.3 billion, and valuation allowances as a percentage of total impaired loans increased 9.2 percentage points to 82.6% as of June 30, 2004, as a result of a favorable credit environment. During the second quarter of 2004, provisions for credit losses increased CHF 30 million, to CHF 80 million, from the second quarter of 2003.

Operating expenses of CHF 2,858 million were practically unchanged compared to the second quarter of 2003. Compensation and benefits expenses decreased 3%, or CHF 50 million, in the second quarter of 2004, with a decline in incentive compensation reflecting lower revenues. Non-compensation expenses increased 5%, or CHF 41 million, primarily reflecting increased business activity and a modest rise in litigation costs.

Total investment banking revenues include debt underwriting, equity underwriting and advisory and other fees. Investment banking maintained its net revenue base, with second quarter 2004 revenues of CHF 902 million, up 3% compared to the second quarter of 2003, primarily due to increased advisory and other fees and equity underwriting, and up 7% compared to the first quarter of 2004. Debt underwriting revenue of CHF 472 million decreased 2% compared to the second quarter of 2003 primarily from a decline in asset and real estate securitizations offset by an increase in leveraged finance underwriting. Debt underwriting revenue increased 19% compared to the first quarter of 2004, primarily resulting from higher leveraged and syndicated finance fees. Credit Suisse First Boston continued to be ranked first in global high-yield new issuances for the second quarter of 2004. Equity underwriting revenues in the second quarter of 2004 increased 9%, to CHF 189 million, compared to the second quarter of 2003 as the industry-wide volume of new issuances improved. However, equity underwriting revenues decreased 22% compared to the first quarter of 2004, primarily due to a decline industry-wide in the volume of new issuances. Second quarter 2004 advisory and other fees increased 11% compared to the second quarter of 2003, reflecting an increase in merger and acquisition activity.

Total trading revenues include fixed income and equity sales and trading, and reflected rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainties during the second quarter of 2004. Fixed income trading generated revenues of CHF 1,012 million in the second quarter of 2004, a decrease of 38% compared to the second quarter of 2003, primarily as a result of a decline in proprietary trading results, lower client activity and losses on derivatives used for risk management purposes, which do not qualify for hedge accounting. In comparison to the strong first quarter of 2004, fixed income trading for the second quarter of 2004 declined CHF 857 million, or 46%, across most product areas and included losses on derivatives similar to above. Equity trading revenues were CHF 843 million in the second quarter of 2004, a decrease of 14% compared to the second quarter of 2003, due to lower proprietary trading results and the adverse impact of lower volumes and liquidity in the convertible securities business. Cash business trading improved in all regions compared to the second quarter of 2003. Equity trading decreased CHF 262 million, or 24%, from the first quarter of 2004, principally due to lower proprietary trading results.

Other revenues increased to CHF 377 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared to a CHF 162 million loss in the second quarter of 2003, primarily as a result of gains on legacy investments in the second quarter of 2004, offset in part by a loss on derivatives used to manage certain risks in the corporate loan portfolio but not qualifying for hedge accounting. Other revenues increased CHF 194 million, or 106%, in the second quarter of 2004 compared to the first quarter of 2004, primarily resulting from gains on legacy investments. The net exposure to legacy investments as of June 30, 2004, was reduced to CHF 1.9 billion, including unfunded commitments for the real estate portfolio, a decline of CHF 30 million from March 31, 2004. Other revenues in the second quarter of 2004 include CHF 53 million related to the FIN 46R consolidation.

Wealth & Asset Management
The Wealth & Asset Management segment is comprised of Credit Suisse Asset Management, Private Client Services and Other. Credit Suisse Asset Management includes the results of the private equity and private fund group activities derived from fixed income, equity, balanced, money market, real estate and alternative investment asset management activities. Within Credit Suisse Asset Management, the Alternative Capital Division brings together its alternative investment activities, including the private equity and private fund groups.

Wealth & Asset Management reported net income of CHF 301 million for the second quarter of 2004, an increase of CHF 254 million and CHF 165 million compared to the second quarter of 2003 and the first quarter of 2004, respectively. This was principally due to increased investment related gains, asset management and administrative fees, and other revenues.

Wealth & Asset Management’s second quarter 2004 net revenues were CHF 1,499 million, an increase of CHF 851 million, or 131%, compared to the second quarter of 2003. The increase was due to CHF 462 million related to the FIN 46R consolidation, with the balance due to gains on private equity investments and higher asset management fees. Revenues before investment related gains in the second quarter of 2004 increased 16% to CHF 657 million compared with the second quarter of 2003 with higher asset management fees and, for alternative investments, higher performance fees. Second quarter 2004 investment related gains increased 352% compared to the second quarter of 2003, to CHF 380 million, principally from private equity gains. CHF 4.8 billion assets from private equity and other funds were consolidated in the balance sheet at June 30, 2004, under the FIN 46R consolidation compared to CHF 1.0 billion consolidated at March 31, 2004.

Operating expenses increased 7% to CHF 636 million in the second quarter of 2004 compared with the second quarter of 2003, with other expenses up primarily as a result of volume-related commission expenses at Credit Suisse Asset Management and increased compensation expenses reflecting increased revenues.

Wealth & Asset Management’s net new assets were CHF 2.7 billion in the second quarter of 2004, compared to CHF 0.6 billion in the first quarter of 2004. The negative impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements reduced assets under management as of June 30, 2004, by CHF 6.0 billion, or 1.2%, compared to March 31, 2004.


Credit Suisse First Boston 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m, except where indicated2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net revenues4,6334,8633,960(5)179,4968,18916
Net revenues (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)4,1184,7553,960(13)48,8738,1898
Total operating expenses3,4943,7223,460(6)17,2166,8685
Net income430759202(43)1131,18980049
Cost/income ratio75.4%76.5%87.4%76.0%83.9%
Cost/income ratio (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)84.8%78.3%87.4%81.3%83.9%
Compensation/revenue ratio47.3%52.0%56.0%49.7%52.8%
Compensation/revenue ratio (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)53.2%53.2%56.0%53.2%52.8%
Pre-tax margin22.9%23.9%11.4%23.4%13.6%
Pre-tax margin (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)13.2%22.2%11.4%18.0%13.6%
Return on average allocated capital14.5%28.1%6.6%21.0%12.8%
Average allocated capital11,82410,80612,2129(3)11,29812,524(10)
1) Excluding CHF 515 million, CHF 108 million and CHF 623 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, in minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management in CHF bn494.1501.9477.0(2)4
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)18,71818,45318,34112



Institutional Securities income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net interest income1,0651,0429372142,1071,76619
Investment banking902840873731,7421,6863
Commissions and fees617763624(19)(1)1,3801,23612
Trading revenues including realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net1991,248759(84)(74)1,4472,080(30)
Other revenues35110411923819545598364
Total noninterest revenues2,0692,9552,375(30)(13)5,0245,100(1)
Net revenues3,1343,9973,312(22)(5)7,1316,8664
Provision for credit losses80(21)506059204(71)
Compensation and benefits1,9162,2511,966(15)(3)4,1673,80510
Other expenses9428479011151,7891,864(4)
Total operating expenses2,8583,0982,867(8)05,9565,6695
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests and cumulative effect of accounting changes196920395(79)(50)1,11699312
Income tax expense14257228(95)(94)271315(14)
Minority interests, net of tax5340033930
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes129623167(79)(23)75267811
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax00(12)0(12)
Net income129623155(79)(17)75266613



Institutional Securities revenue disclosure 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Debt underwriting47239748419(2)8698255
Equity underwriting189243173(22)943228651
Underwriting661 640657311,3011,11117
Advisory and other fees2412002172111441576(23)
Total investment banking902840874731,7421,6873
Fixed income1,0121,8691,622(46)(38)2,8813,558(19)
Equity 8431,105978(24)(14)1,9481,70314
Total trading 1,8552,9742,600(38)(29)4,8295,261(8)
Other (including loan portfolio)377183(162)106560(82)
Net revenues3,1343,9973,312(22)(5)7,1316,8664
       
Commissions, fees and other686751605(9)131,4371,18721
Trading revenues (principal transactions)3321,2331,115(73)(70)1,5652,422(35)
Net interest income837990880(15)(5)1,8271,65211
Total trading 1,8552,9742,600(38)(29)4,8295,261(8)



Institutional Securities key information 
   6 months
 2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Cost/income ratio91.2%77.5%86.6%83.5%82.6%
Cost/income ratio (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)92.8%78.3%86.6%84.6%82.6%
Compensation/revenue ratio61.1%56.3%59.4%58.4%55.4%
Compensation/revenue ratio (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)62.2%56.9%59.4%59.2%55.4%
Pre-tax margin6.3%23.0%11.9%15.6%14.5%
Pre-tax margin (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)4.6%22.2%11.9%14.5%14.5%
Return on average allocated capital4.9%25.6%5.6%14.8%11.9%
Average allocated capital in CHF m10,5839,72611,03710,13911,171
1) Excluding CHF 53 million, CHF 40 million and CHF 93 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, in minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Total assets in CHF bn755.3762.9644.4(1)17
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)15,80115,5051)15,3741)23
1) Prior periods have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation.



Wealth & Asset Management income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net interest income4219111212826113369
Asset management and administrative fees6326345690111,2661,13112
Trading revenues including realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net53437023(24)96123(22)
Other revenues772170(2)35494256
Total noninterest revenues1,457847637721292,3041,31076
Net revenues1,499866648731312,3651,32379
Compensation and benefits2762772510105535197
Other expenses 360347342457076804
  of which commission and distribution expenses 218223193(2)1344137318
Total operating expenses636624593271,2601,1995
Income from continuing operations before taxes and minority interests863242552571,105124
Income tax expense10038716313810
Minority interests, net of tax4626805300
Income from continuing operations30113648121437114283
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax00(1)020
Net income30113647121437134226



Wealth & Asset Management revenue disclosure 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Credit Suisse Asset Management588600495(2)191,1881,03015
  of which Alternative Capital 106117121(9)(12)22319713
Private Client Services697269(4)01411382
Other0(1)0(1)2
Total before investment related gains657 671564(2)161,3281,17014
Investment related gains 1)38012784199352507153231
Net revenues before minority interests1,03779864830601,8351,32339
Minority interest revenues 2)4626805300
Net revenues1,499866648731312,3651,32379
1) Includes realized and unrealized gains/losses from investments as well as net interest income, trading and other revenues associated with the Alternative Capital division and Other.
2) Reflects minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



Wealth & Asset Management key information 
   6 months
 2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Cost/income ratio42.4%72.1%91.5%53.3%90.6%
Cost/income ratio (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)61.3%78.2%91.5%68.7%90.6%
Compensation/revenue ratio18.4%32.0%38.7%23.4%39.2%
Compensation/revenue ratio (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)26.6%34.7%38.7%30.1%39.2%
Pre-tax margin57.6%27.9%8.5%46.7%9.4%
Pre-tax margin (excluding minority interest revenues) 1)38.7%21.8%8.5%31.3%9.4%
Return on average allocated capital96.6%48.8%15.8%73.8%19.6%
Average allocated capital in CHF m1,2461,1151,1891,1841,365
Net new assets in CHF bn    
Credit Suisse Asset Management 2)1.30.2(1.9)1.5(6.6)
  of which Alternative Capital 0.30.7(0.4)1.0(0.7)
Private Client Services1.40.4(1.8)1.8(0.6)
Total net new assets2.70.6(3.7)3.3(7.2)
1) Excluding CHF 462 million, CHF 68 million and CHF 530 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, in minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.
2) Credit Suisse Asset Management balances for Assets under management and Net new assets include assets managed on behalf of other entities within Credit Suisse Group. This differs from the presentation in the overview of Credit Suisse Group, where such assets are eliminated.



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF bn30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management  
Credit Suisse Asset Management 1)424.7430.9412.7(1)3
  of which Alternative Capital 39.134.031.11526
Private Client Services64.664.461.805
Total assets under management489.3495.3474.5(1)3
  of which advisory 166.3163.8158.325
  of which discretionary 323.0331.5316.2(3)2
Active private equity investments1.21.41.3(14)(8)
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)2,9172,9482)2,9672)(1)(2)
1) Credit Suisse Asset Management balances for Assets under management and Net new assets include assets managed on behalf of other entities within Credit Suisse Group. This differs from the presentation in the overview of Credit Suisse Group, where such assets are eliminated.
2) Prior periods have been adjusted to conform to the current presentation.





CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON | SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION


Credit Suisse First Boston’s businesses are managed on a US dollar basis. A majority of the business unit’s revenues, expenses and assets are US dollar-based, as are its risk limits. Hence, a majority of its legal entities are required to designate US dollars as their functional currency. For these reasons, the results of Credit Suisse First Boston and its segments are provided in the following tables on a US dollar basis.


Credit Suisse First Boston 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net revenues3,5873,8912,980(8)207,4786,06723
Total operating expenses2,7032,9792,601(9)45,6825,08812
Net income329607156(46)11193659258



Institutional Securities income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net interest income825834703(1)171,6591,30827
Investment banking700672656471,3721,24910
Commissions and fees476610469(22)11,08691619
Trading revenues including realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net141999577(86)(76)1,1401,541(26)
Other revenues275838723121635872397
Total noninterest revenues1,5922,3641,789(33)(11)3,9563,7785
Net revenues2,4173,1982,492(24)(3)5,6155,08610
Provision for credit losses64(17)396447151(69)
Compensation and benefits1,4801,8011,476(18)03,2812,81816
Other expenses731678678881,4091,3812
Total operating expenses2,2112,4792,154(11)34,6904,19912
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests and cumulative effect of accounting changes142736299(81)(53)87873619
Income tax expense7206169(97)(96)213233(9)
Minority interests, net of tax4132028730
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes94498130(81)(28)59250318
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax00(10)0(10)
Net income94498120(81)(22)59249320



Institutional Securities revenue disclosure 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Debt underwriting36631836315168461212
Equity underwriting146194129(25)1334021161
Underwriting512 512492041,02482324
Advisory and other fees1881601641815348426(18)
Total investment banking700672656471,3721,24910
Fixed income7731,4951,222(48)(37)2,2682,635(14)
Equity 650884732(26)(11)1,5341,26122
Total trading 1,4232,3791,954(40)(27)3,8023,896(2)
Other (including loan portfolio)294147(118)100441(59)
Net revenues2,4173,1982,492(24)(3)5,6155,08610
       
Commissions, fees and other530601454(12)171,13187829
Trading revenues (principal transactions)246986840(75)(71)1,2321,794(31)
Net interest income647792660(18)(2)1,4391,22418
Total trading 1,4232,3791,954(40)(27)3,8023,896(2)



Wealth & Asset Management income statement 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Net interest income331681063134910390
Asset management and administrative fees490507428(3)1499783819
Trading revenues including realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net41355417(24)7692(17)
Other revenues606135(2)34974141
Total noninterest revenues1,137677480681371,81497187
Net revenues1,170693488691401,86398190
Compensation and benefits213222190(4)1243538513
Other expenses 2792782570955750411
  of which commission and distribution expenses 169178144(5)1734727626
Total operating expenses492500447(2)1099288912
Income from continuing operations before taxes and minority interests6781934125187192
Income tax expense793051631098
Minority interests, net of tax3645404180
Income from continuing operations2351093611634484310
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax000015
Net income2351093611634499247



Wealth & Asset Management revenue disclosure 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in USD m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Credit Suisse Asset Management456480373(5)2293676323
  of which Alternative Capital 819491(14)(11)17514620
Private Client Services535852(9)21111029
Other0(1)0(1)2
Total before investment related gains509 537425(5)201,04686721
Investment related gains 1)29810163195373399114250
Net revenues before minority interests80763848826651,44598147
Minority interest revenues 2)3635504180
Net revenues1,170693488691401,86398190
1) Includes realized and unrealized gains/losses from investments as well as net interest income, trading and other revenues associated with the Alternative Capital division and Other.
2) Reflects minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



Wealth & Asset Management key information 
   6 months
in USD bn2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Net new assets   
Credit Suisse Asset Management 1)1.00.2(1.5)1.2(4.9)
  of which Alternative Capital 0.20.6(0.2)0.8(0.5)
Private Client Services1.10.3(1.3)1.4(0.5)
Total net new assets 2.1 0.5(2.8)2.6(5.4)



    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in USD bn30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets under management  
Credit Suisse Asset Management 1)335.6338.1334.0(1)0
  of which Alternative Capital 30.826.625.11623
Private Client Services51.150.650.012
Total assets under management386.7388.7384.0(1)1
  of which advisory 131.4128.6128.322
  of which discretionary 255.3260.1255.7(2)0
Active private equity investments0.91.11.0(18)(10)
1) Credit Suisse Asset Management balances for Assets under management and Net new assets include assets managed on behalf of other entities within Credit Suisse Group. This differs from the presentation in the overview of Credit Suisse Group, where such assets are eliminated.





CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | CREDIT SUISSE GROUP



Consolidated statements of income (unaudited) 
    ChangeChange  Change
    in % fromin % from  in % from
     6 months 
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q20031Q20042Q2003200420032003
Interest and dividend income7,8967,7427,5042515,63814,03111
Interest expense(4,536)(4,663)(4,484)(3)1(9,199)(8,516)8
Net interest income3,3603,0793,0209116,4395,51517
Commissions and fees3,4183,5633,171(4)86,9816,19213
Trading revenues 7121,5161,214(53)(41)2,2282,501(11)
Realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net198528589(63)(66)7266708
Insurance net premiums earned4,7087,4174,618(37)212,12512,0760
Other revenues1,114460(476)1421,574(130)
Total noninterest revenues10,15013,4849,116(25)1123,63421,30911
Net revenues13,51016,56312,136(18)1130,07326,82412
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends4,6237,5944,645(39)012,21712,0122
Provision for credit losses1333411429117167311(46)
Total benefits, claims and credit losses4,7567,6284,759(38)012,38412,3230
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses1,1171,0591,046572,1762,191(1)
Banking compensation and benefits3,0873,4283,092(10)06,5156,0348
Other expenses1,9961,8231,901953,8193,8250
Goodwill impairment001,51001,510
Restructuring charges604357164607
Total operating expenses6,2606,3147,584(1)(17)12,57413,620(8)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes2,4942,621(207)(5)5,115881481
Income tax expense/(benefit)442570357(22)241,01267749
Dividends on preferred securities for consolidated entities0033065
Minority interests, net of tax54811983616677
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1,5041,932(605)(22)3,436132
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(47)(65)60(28)(112)127
Extraordinary items, net of tax00105
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0(6)(12)(6)(541)(99)
Net income/(loss)1,4571,861(556)(22)3,318(277)



Basic earnings per share, in CHF        
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1.301.63(0.52)  2.930.12 
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(0.04)(0.06)0.05  (0.10)0.11 
Extraordinary items, net of tax0.000.000.00  0.000.00 
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.00(0.01)(0.01)  (0.01)(0.47) 
Net income/(loss) available for common shares1.261.56(0.48)  2.82(0.24) 
       
Diluted earnings per share, in CHF      
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1.221.53(0.52)  2.760.12 
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(0.04)(0.05)0.05  (0.09)0.11 
Extraordinary items, net of tax0.000.000.00  0.000.00 
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.00(0.01)  0.00(0.47) 
Net income/(loss) available for common shares1.181.48(0.48)  2.67(0.24) 



The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited) 
    ChangeChange
    in % fromin % from
in CHF m30.06.0431.03.0431.12.0331.03.0431.12.03
Assets     
Cash and due from banks31,01730,03024,799325
Interest-bearing deposits with banks5,3943,8382,9924180
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions300,027283,986257,083617
Securities received as collateral21,88727,51115,151(20)44
Trading assets (of which CHF 103,062 m, CHF 130,879 m and CHF 103,286 m encumbered) 1)342,881365,420297,778(6)15
Investment securities (of which CHF 863 m, CHF 891 m and CHF 857 m encumbered) 2)102,404105,497105,807(3)(3)
Other investments12,87410,3617,8942463
Real estate held for investment9,0059,2929,148(3)(2)
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of CHF 3,790 m, CHF 4,189 m and CHF 4,646 m183,355183,155177,17903
Premises and equipment7,4577,6477,819(2)(5)
Goodwill12,54212,62712,325(1)2
Intangible assets4,0774,0674,05601
Assets held for separate accounts 1)4,0524,0813,991(1)2
Other assets (of which CHF 3,926 m, CHF 4,263 m and CHF 2,644 m encumbered)94,60890,59578,286421
Discontinued operations – assets10489017
Total assets1,131,6841,138,1961,004,308(1)13
      
Liabilities and shareholders' equity     
Deposits303,864305,791261,989(1)16
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions248,897258,330236,847(4)5
Obligation to return securities received as collateral21,88727,51115,151(20)44
Trading liabilities182,765179,777156,331217
Short-term borrowings13,80622,32311,497(38)20
Provisions from the insurance business 1)136,694138,713130,537(1)5
Long-term debt102,26396,38789,697614
Liabilities held for separate accounts 1)4,0494,0813,987(1)2
Other liabilities76,03067,53461,3001324
Discontinued operations – liabilities10915324(29)354
Preferred securities002,214
Minority interests6,0362,258743167
Total liabilities1,096,4001,102,858970,317(1)13
Common shares1,1971,1961,19500
Additional paid-in capital22,95422,87123,5860(3)
Retained earnings18,19116,73414,873922
Treasury shares, at cost(4,045)(3,526)(3,144)1529
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)(3,013)(1,937)(2,519)5620
Total shareholders' equity35,28435,33833,99104
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity1,131,6841,138,1961,004,308(1)13
1) Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current presentation.
2) Encumbered investment securities adjusted.



The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

Consolidated changes in shareholders' equity (unaudited) 
      Accumulated 
     Commonother 
   Additional shares incomprehen- 
 Common sharesCommonpaid inRetainedtreasurysive income/ 
6 months, in CHF m, except common shares outstandingoutstanding1)sharescapitalearningsat cost2)(loss)Total
Balance December 31, 20021,116,058,3051,19024,41714,214(4,387)(1,256)34,178
Net income   (277)  (277)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax     500500
Issuance of common shares88,432 2   2
Issuance of treasury shares81,389,940 25 3,022 3,047
Repurchase of treasury shares(89,593,287)   (2,966) (2,966)
Share-based compensation14,915,049 (762) 1,043 281
Net premium/discount on treasury shares and own share derivative activitiy  27   27
Cash dividends paid   (111)  (111)
Balance June 30, 20031,122,858,4391,19023,70913,826(3,288)(756)34,681
        
Balance December 31, 20031,130,362,9481,19523,58614,873(3,144)(2,519)33,991
Net income    3,318  3,318
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax     (494)(494)
Issuance of common shares1,899,701222   24
Issuance of treasury shares194,805,072 (32) 8,910 8,878
Repurchase of treasury shares(238,351,475)   (10,933) (10,933)
Share-based compensation17,748,748 (652) 1,122 470
Other  30   30
Balance June 30, 20041,106,464,9941,19722,95418,191(4,045)(3,013)35,284
1) At par value CHF 1.00 each, fully paid, net of treasury shares.
2) Comprising 90,440,621, 64,642,966 and 67,121,713 treasury shares at June 30, 2004, December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003, respectively. In addition to the treasury shares, a maximum of 270,773,682, 272,718,007 and 278,863,688 unissued shares (conditional and authorized capital) at June 30, 2004, December 31, 2003 and June 30, 2003, respectively, were available for issuance without further approval of the shareholders.



Comprehensive income (unaudited) 
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Net income/(loss)1,4571,861(556)3,318(277)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(1,076)582899(494)500
Comprehensive income3812,4433432,824223



The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

Consolidated statement of cash flows (unaudited) 
6 months
in CHF m20042003
Operating activities of continuing operations 
Net income/(loss)3,318(277)
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax112(127)
Income/(loss) from continuing operations3,430(404)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of continuing operations 
Impairment, depreciation and amortization1,2292,992
Provision for credit losses167311
Deferred tax provision(18)(460)
Restructuring charges6460
Change in technical provisions from the insurance business6,6096,251
(Gain)/loss from investment securities(364)(942)
Share of net income from equity method investments(139)4
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax6541
Receivables from the insurance business(882)193
Payables from the insurance business(2,313)(1,940)
Trading assets and liabilities14,96735,278
Deferred policy acquisition costs(419)(228)
(Increase)/decrease in accrued interest, fees receivable and other assets(51,281)(53,024)
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities18,69616,148
Other, net9243,950
Total adjustments(12,754)9,134
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of continuing operations(9,324)8,730
Investing activities of continuing operations 
(Increase)/decrease in interest-bearing deposits with banks(1,946)(3,887)
(Increase)/decrease in central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions(45,524)4,941
Purchase of investment securities(27,714)(59,160)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities18,30836,891
Maturities of investment securities10,95010,193
Investments in subsidiaries and other investments(3,165)(3,290)
Proceeds from sale of other investments2,1121,607
(Increase)/decrease in loans(9,781)(952)
Proceeds from sales of loans 2,7052,372
Capital expenditures for premises and equipment and intangible assets(427)(463)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment and intangible assets4174
Other, net12815
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities of continuing operations(54,313)(11,659)
Financing activities of continuing operations 
Increase/(decrease) in deposits42,61934,530
Increase/(decrease) in short-term borrowings2,126(7,702)
Increase/(decrease) in central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions14,327(25,798)
Issuances of long-term debt23,3869,561
Repayments of long-term debt(8,634)(12,557)
Issuances of common shares242
Issuances of treasury shares8,8783,047
Repurchase of treasury shares(10,933)(2,966)
Dividends paid/capital repayments (including minority interest and trust preferred securities)(16)(218)
Other, net(1,900)393
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities of continuing operations69,877(1,708)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks96(184)
Discontinued operations 
Net cash provided by discontinued operations(125)1,350
Proceeds from sale of stock by subsidiaries72,509
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and due from banks6,218(962)
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period24,79928,461
Cash and due from banks at end of period31,01727,499



Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information (unaudited) 
6 months
in CHF m20042003
Cash paid during the year for income taxes856446
Cash paid during the year for interest8,8628,574
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business acquisitions 
Fair value of assets acquired3523
Fair value of liabilities assumed0(460)
Cash paid related to business acquisitions363
Assets and liabilities sold in business divestitures 
Fair value of assets sold(711)(17,707)
Fair value of liabilities sold69015,031
Cash received related to business divestitures(21)(2,676)



The accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | UNAUDITED



Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Credit Suisse Group (the Group) are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) and are stated in Swiss francs (CHF). For a description of the Group’s significant accounting policies, see Note 1 of the consolidated US GAAP financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, included in Credit Suisse Group’s Annual Report on Form 20-F as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 28, 2004.

Certain financial information that is normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP but not required for interim reporting purposes has been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition and income for the interim periods presented.

The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated US GAAP financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2003.

In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


Share-based compensation

Through December 31, 2002, the Group accounted for its employee share-based compensation program under the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25). Under APB 25, no compensation expense was generally recognized for share options, as they were granted at an exercise price equal to the market price of the Group’s shares on the grant date.

Effective January 1, 2003, the Group adopted, using the prospective method, the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123), as amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure (SFAS 148). Under the prospective method, all new awards granted to employees on or after January 1, 2003, are accounted for at fair value. The fair value of share options is based on the Black-Scholes valuation model with compensation expense recognized in earnings over the required service period. Share options outstanding as of December 31, 2002, if not subsequently modified, continue to be accounted for under APB 25.

The table below presents net income and basic and diluted earnings per share as reported, and as if all outstanding awards were accounted for at fair value under SFAS 123.

The Group had certain obligations under share option plans outstanding, primarily related to the years 1999 and prior, which included either a cash settlement feature or that were linked to performance-based vesting requirements. For those plans, variable plan accounting will continue to be applied until settlement of the awards.


Share based compensation – pro forma information      
   6 months
in CHF m, except the per share amounts2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Net income/(loss) – as reported1,4571,861(556)3,318(277)
Add: Share-based compensation expense included in reported net income, net of related tax effects170186295356637
Deduct: Total share-based compensation expense determined under the fair value method for all awards vested during the year, net of related tax effects(170)(190)(343)(360)(736)
Net income/(loss) – pro forma1,4571,857(604)3,314(376)
Net income/(loss) available for common shares for basic EPS – pro forma 1)1,4261,794(604)3,220(376)
Net income/(loss) available for common shares for diluted EPS – pro forma 2)1,4851,880(604)3,365(376)
Basic earnings per share – as reported1.261.56(0.48)2.82(0.24)
Basic earnings per share – pro forma1.261.55(0.52)2.82(0.32)
Diluted earnings per share – as reported1.181.48(0.48)2.67(0.24)
Diluted earnings per share – pro forma1.181.48(0.52)2.67(0.32)
1) In accordance with EITF 03-6, the basic earnings per share calculation considers the effect of participating securities. Specifically, the allocation of undistributed income related to the mandatory convertible securities is a reduction to the net income available to common shareholders for the purposes of the calculation. The mandatory convertible securities holders are not contractually obligated to participate in the losses of Credit Suisse Group, thus the calculation is not affected in a loss period.
2) Under the if converted method for calculating diluted EPS, the interest on the mandatory convertible securities is included, when the effect is dilutive.




New accounting pronouncements

In March 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) released Issue No. 03-6, Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128 (EITF 03-6). In EITF 03-6, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) staff clarified that securities which may participate in dividends and that are convertible into common stock should be included in the determination of earnings per share. The adoption of EITF 03-6 has required that our Mandatory Convertible Securities be considered in the calculation. As a result, basic earnings per share have been restated for all periods affected by the requirements of EITF 03-6.





Segment reporting 
 
Net revenues      
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Private Banking1,8691,9401,4783,8092,965
Corporate & Retail Banking9507877891,7371,563
Life & Pensions3,2256,0283,3429,2539,381
Non-Life2,9953,1252,7616,1205,433
Institutional Securities 1)3,1343,9973,3127,1316,866
Wealth & Asset Management 2)1,499866 6482,3651,323
Corporate Center(162)(180)(194)(342)(707)
Credit Suisse Group13,51016,56312,13630,07326,824
1) Including CHF 53 million, CHF 40 million and CHF 93 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, from minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.
2) Including CHF 462 million, CHF 68 million and CHF 530 million in 2Q2004, 1Q2004 and 6 months 2004, respectively, from minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



Net income      
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Private Banking6656814011,346797
Corporate & Retail Banking256189163445318
Life & Pensions67139(1,301)206(1,818)
Non-Life8210391185183
Institutional Securities129623155752666
Wealth & Asset Management30113647437134
Corporate Center(43)(10)(112)(53)(557)
Credit Suisse Group1,4571,861(556)3,318(277)



Total assets   
in CHF m30.06.0431.12.03
Private Banking194,150174,934
Corporate & Retail Banking101,85098,468
Life & Pensions and Non-Life164,413163,028
Institutional Securities 1)755,317644,375
Wealth & Asset Management 2)11,6557,418
Corporate Center(95,701)(83,915)
Credit Suisse Group1,131,6841,004,308
1) Including CHF 735 million as of June 30, 2004, from minority interest assets relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.
2) Including CHF 4,816 million as of June 30, 2004, from minority interest assets relating to the FIN 46R consolidation.



Interest and dividend income and interest expense
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Interest income on loans1,5611,5541,7163,1153,391
Interest income on investment securities9789809441,9581,856
Dividend income from investment securities6543119108159
Interest and dividend income on trading assets3,4123,4352,9676,8474,997
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions1,4581,4181,4272,8762,760
Other422312331734868
Total interest and dividend income7,8967,7427,50415,63814,031
Deposits(888)(799)(1,081)(1,687)(1,932)
Short-term borrowings(36)(91)82(127)(9)
Interest expense on trading liabilities(1,433)(1,763)(1,356)(3,196)(2,289)
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions(1,238)(1,216)(1,203)(2,454)(2,469)
Long-term debt(795)(655)(664)(1,450)(1,417)
Other(146)(139)(262)(285)(400)
Total interest expense(4,536)(4,663)(4,484)(9,199)(8,516)
Net interest income3,3603,0793,0206,4395,515



Trading activities
 
Trading-related revenues
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Interest rate products24606(118)630802
Equity/index-related products4705831,1581,0531,123
Foreign exchange products277381281658561
Other(59)(54)(107)(113)15
Trading revenues7121,5161,2142,2282,501
Interest and dividend income on trading assets3,4123,4352,9676,8474,997
Interest expense on trading liabilities(1,433)(1,763)(1,356)(3,196)(2,289)
Trading interest income, net1,9791,6721,6113,6512,708
Total trading-related revenues2,6913,1882,8255,8795,209



Trading-related assets and liabilities
in CHF m30.06.0431.12.03
Trading assets 
Debt securities200,978163,3911)
Equity securities77,09867,0041)
Positive replacement values of derivative trading positions46,63351,842
Other18,17215,541
Total trading assets342,881297,7781)
   
Trading liabilities  
Short positions132,58098,424
Negative replacement values of derivative trading positions50,18557,907
Total trading liabilities182,765156,331
1) Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current presentation.



Commissions and fees 
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Commissions from lending business300210240510441
  Investment and portfolio management fees 1,1781,1419392,3191,915
  Commissions for other securities business 4340468396
Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities1,2211,1819852,4022,011
  Underwriting fees 6247676521,3911,185
  Brokerage fees 7439727911,7151,539
Commissions, brokerage securities underwriting and other securities activities1,3671,7391,4433,1062,724
Fees for other customer services5304335039631,016
Commissions and fees3,4183,5633,1716,9816,192



Loans
in CHF m30.06.0431.12.03
Banks1,3961,254
Commercial44,30342,811
Consumer74,00870,932
Public authorities3,7763,419
Lease financings3,7353,481
Switzerland127,218121,897
Banks7,5107,876
Commercial31,00431,264
Consumer20,56219,741
Public authorities615797
Lease financings147144
Foreign59,83859,822
Loans, gross187,056181,719
Deferred expenses, net89106
Allowance for loan losses(3,790)(4,646)
Total loans, net183,355177,179



Allowance for loan losses 
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Balance beginning of period4,1894,6466,8754,6467,427
New provisions319165261484574
Releases of provisions(181)(131)(147)(312)(263)
Net additions charged to income statement13834114172311
Gross write-offs(556)(590)(621)(1,146)(1,324)
Recoveries2011123119
Net write-offs(536)(579)(609)(1,115)(1,305)
Allowances acquired00100
Provisions for interest1124253567
Foreign currency translation impact and other adjustments, net(12)642552(69)
Balance end of period3,7904,1896,4313,7906,431
Provision for credit losses disclosed in the income statement also includes provisions for lending related exposure.



Impaired loans 
in CHF m30.06.0431.12.03
With a specific allowance4,9056,459
Without a specific allowance840748
Total impaired loans, gross5,7457,207



Restructuring liabilities
20042003
in CHF mPersonnelOtherTotalPersonnelOtherTotal
Balance January 16527927551126
Net additions charged to income statement55964461460
Write-offs/recoveries, net(36)(10)(46)(49)(26)(75)
Transfers, foreign exchange(4)(1)(5)(9)(9)(18)
Balance June 308025105633093



Earnings per share
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes 1,5041,932(605)3,436132
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (47)(65)60(112)127
Extraordinary items, net of tax00105
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0(6)(12)(6)(541)
Net income/(loss) – as reported1,4571,861(556)3,318(277)
Net income/(loss) available for common shares for basic EPS 1)1,4261,798(556)3,224(277)
Net income/(loss) available for common shares for diluted EPS 2)1,4851,884(556)3,369(277)
      
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic EPS1,133,355,3731,154,367,7661,161,109,3841,143,885,7451,156,485,457
Potential dilutive common shares   
  Contingent issuable shares 72,061,77065,403,4973)67,335,8183)
Incremental shares from assumed conversions   
  Convertible securities 40,413,83840,413,8383)40,413,8383)
  Share options 8,535,2649,730,7203)9,172,5643)
Adjusted weighted-average common shares for diluted EPS1,254,366,2451,269,915,8211,161,109,3841,260,807,9651,156,485,457
    
Basic earnings per share   
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1.301.63(0.52)2.930.12
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (0.04)(0.06)0.05(0.10)0.11
Extraordinary items, net of tax0.000.000.000.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.00(0.01)(0.01)(0.01)(0.47)
Net income/(loss) available for common shares 1.261.56(0.48)2.82(0.24)
    
Diluted earnings per share   
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1.221.53(0.52)2.760.12
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (0.04)(0.05)0.05(0.09)0.11
Extraordinary items, net of tax0.000.000.000.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.00(0.01)0.00(0.47)
Net income/(loss) available for common shares 1.181.48(0.48)2.67(0.24)
1) In accordance with EITF 03-6, the basic earnings per share calculation considers the effect of participating securities. Specifically, the allocation of undistributed income related to the mandatory convertible securities is a reduction to the net income available to common shareholders for the purposes of the calculation. The mandatory convertible securities holders are not contractually obligated to participate in the losses of Credit Suisse Group, thus the calculation is not affected in a loss period.
2) Under the if converted method for calculating diluted EPS, the interest on the mandatory convertible securities is included, when the effect is dilutive.
3) For 2Q2003 and 6 months 2003 the computation of the diluted earnings per share excludes the effect of the contingent issuable shares, the potential exchange of convertible securities and the potential exercise of share options, as the effect would be antidilutive.



Pension and post-retirement benefits 1)
   6 months
in CHF m2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
Service costs on benefit obligation106119104225209
Interest costs on benefit obligation180181168361337
Expected return on plan assets(236)(235)(238)(471)(477)
Amortisation of   
  Unrecognized transition obligation/(asset) (1)(1)17(2)34
  Prior service cost 99101819
  Unrecognized (gains)/losses 111092118
Net periodic pension costs698370152140
Settlement (gains)/losses2002(1)
Curtailment (gains)/losses15060
Disposals00004
Termination losses2515727
Total pension costs749385167170
1) Credit Suisse Group previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, that it expected to contribute CHF 807 million to the pension plans in 2004. As of June 30, 2004, CHF 603 million of contributions have been made. Credit Suisse Group presently anticipates contributing an additional CHF 197 million to fund its pension plan in 2004 for a total of CHF 800 million.



Derivative instruments
TradingHedging
  PositiveNegative PositiveNegative
 NotionalreplacementreplacementNotionalreplacementreplacement
As of June 30, 2004, in CHF bnamountvaluevalueamountvaluevalue
Interest rate products13,967.7146.1141.960.12.00.4
Foreign exchange products1,816.832.131.623.61.80.1
Precious metals products13.90.82.90.00.00.0
Equity/index-related products530.616.921.10.00.00.0
Other products395.65.47.40.20.00.0
Total derivative instruments16,724.6201.3204.983.93.80.5



30.06.0431.12.03
 PositiveNegativePositiveNegative
 replacementreplacementreplacementreplacement
in CHF bnvaluevaluevaluevalue
Replacement values (trading and hedging) before netting205.1 205.4226.7229.2
Replacement values (trading and hedging) after netting50.450.756.659.1



Currency translation rates
Average rate year-to-dateClosing rate
in CHF2Q20041Q20042Q200330.06.0431.03.0431.12.03
1 USD1.271.251.351.26541.27451.2357
1 EUR1.551.571.491.52901.55901.5590
1 GBP2.312.312.182.28522.33602.2023
100 JPY1.171.171.141.16531.22101.1556




Financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk


Guarantees

The following table sets forth details of contingent liabilities associated with guarantees:

Total gross amountTotal net amount 1)
in CHF m30.06.0431.12.0330.06.0431.12.03
Credit guarantees and similar instruments10,17610,1478,2848,194
Performance guarantees and similar instruments6,2855,5405,4324,841
Securities lending indemnifications22,69621,88822,69621,888
Market value guarantees313,492216,738313,492216,738
Other guarantees 2)4,3222,7014,3222,701
Total guarantees356,971257,014354,226254,362
1) Total net amount relates to gross amount less any participations.
2) Contingent considerations in business combinations, loans sold with recourse, residual value guarantees and other indemnifications.



The following table sets forth details of collateral in respect of guarantees:

 MortgageOtherWithoutTotal
As of June 30, 2004, in CHF mcollateralcollateralcollateral2004
Credit guarantees and similar instruments1882,7895,3078,284
Performance guarantees and similar instruments7702,5802,0825,432
Securities lending indemnifications022,696022,696
Market value guarantees0169313,323313,492
Other guarantees962,8511,3754,322
Total guarantees1,05431,085322,087354,226



As of June 30, 2004, the Group’s carrying value of amounts recorded for off-balance sheet risks was CHF 6.4 billion (CHF 5.8 billion as of December 31, 2003), including replacement value of market value guarantees reported on-balance sheet of CHF 5.7 billion as of June 30, 2004 (CHF 5.7 billion as of December 31, 2003).

Credit guarantees and similar instruments are contracts that require the Group to make payments should a third party fail to do so under a specified existing credit obligation. For example, in connection with its corporate lending business and other corporate activities, the Group provides guarantees to counterparties in the form of standby letters of credit, which represent obligations to make payments to third parties if the counterparty fails to fulfill its obligation under a borrowing arrangement or other contractual obligation.

As part of the Group’s commercial mortgage activities in the US, the Group sells certain commercial mortgages that it has originated to Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and agrees to bear a percentage of the losses should the borrowers fail to perform. The Group also issues guarantees that require it to reimburse FNMA for losses on certain whole loans underlying mortgage-backed securities issued by FNMA.

As part of the Group’s residential mortgage activities in the US, the Group sells certain residential mortgages that it has purchased to FNMA and agrees to bear a percentage of the losses should the borrowers fail to perform.

The Group also provides guarantees to variable interest entities and other counterparties under which it may be required to buy assets from such entities upon the occurrence of certain triggering events.

Performance guarantees and similar instruments are arrangements that require contingent payments to be made when certain performance-related targets or covenants are not met. Such covenants may include a customer’s obligation to deliver certain products and services or to perform under a construction contract. Performance-related guarantees are frequently executed as part of project finance transactions.

Under certain circumstances, the Group has provided investors in private equity funds sponsored by a Group entity guarantees of potential obligations of certain general partners to return amounts previously paid as carried interest to those general partners. To manage its exposure, the Group generally withholds a portion of carried interest distributions to cover any repayment obligations. In addition, pursuant to certain contractual arrangements, the Group is obligated to make cash payments to certain investors in certain private equity funds if specified performance thresholds are not met.

Further, as part of the Group’s residential mortgage securitization activities in the US, the Group at times guarantees the collection by the servicer and remittance to the securitization trust of prepayment penalties. In addition, in the US the Group at times guarantees any increases in servicing fees that would otherwise be borne by the securitization trust in connection with replacing the existing servicer.

Securities lending indemnifications are arrangements whereby the Group agrees to indemnify securities lending customers against losses incurred in the event that security borrowers do not return securities subject to the lending agreement and the collateral held is insufficient to cover the market value of the securities borrowed.

Market value guarantees are issued in the ordinary course of business in the form of derivative contracts such as written put options and credit default swaps. Included in this category are certain written over-the-counter (OTC) put option contracts, pursuant to which the counterparty can potentially force the Group to acquire the underlying financial instrument or require the Group to make a cash payment in an amount equal to the decline in value of the financial instrument underlying the OTC put option. Also included in this category are credit derivatives that may subject the Group to credit spread or issuer default risk because the change in credit spreads or the credit quality of the underlying financial instrument may obligate the Group to make a payment. The Group seeks to manage these OTC derivatives exposures by engaging in various hedging strategies to reduce its exposure. For some contracts, such as written interest rate caps or foreign exchange options the maximum payout is not determinable, as interest rates or exchange rates could theoretically rise without limit. The Group discloses the notional amounts in order to provide an indication of the underlying exposure. In addition, the Group carries all derivatives at fair value in the balance sheet.

Other guarantees include acceptances and transactions with recourse and all other guarantees that are not allocated to one of the captions above.

The Group has certain guarantees for which its maximum contingent liability cannot be quantified. These guarantees are not reflected in the table on page 43 and are discussed below.

In connection with the sale of assets or businesses, the Group sometimes provides the acquirer with certain indemnification provisions. These indemnification provisions vary by counterparty in scope and duration and depend upon the type of assets or businesses sold. These indemnification provisions generally shift the potential risk of certain unquantifiable and unknowable loss contingencies (e.g. relating to litigation, tax and intellectual property matters and adequacy of claims reserves) from the acquirer to the seller. The Group closely monitors all such contractual agreements to ensure that indemnification provisions are adequately provided for in the Group’s financial statements.

In accordance with the terms of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for Winterthur International, the Group is required to participate with the purchaser in a review for any adverse development of loss and unearned premium reserves during a three year post-completion seasoning period, which expired on June 30, 2004. This seasoning process may result in a balancing payment being due to the purchaser. The provision recorded at June 30, 2004, for this sale related contingency is based on an estimate prepared by an external independent actuary, which was performed based upon data provided by the purchaser as of December 31, 2002. The Group has not received sufficient additional data related to developments subsequent to December 31, 2002 to update its current estimate of the sale related contingency. The Group expects to receive updated data from the purchaser in the third quarter of 2004, in connection with the settlement of the reserve seasoning; the evaluation of such data could result in an increase in the reserves for the Winterthur International sales related contingencies, and the amount of such a change could be significant. The eventual settlement of the reserve seasoning will be determined with the assistance of an independent actuary should the Group and the purchaser disagree on the final amount due under the SPA.

The Group provides indemnifications to certain counterparties in connection with its normal operating activities. The Group has determined that it is not possible to estimate the maximum amount it could be obligated to pay. As a normal part of issuing its own securities, the Group typically agrees to reimburse holders for additional tax withholding charges or assessments resulting from changes in applicable tax laws or the interpretation of those laws. Securities that include these agreements to pay additional amounts generally also include a related redemption or call provision if the obligation to pay the additional amounts results from a change in law or its interpretation and the obligation cannot be avoided by the issuer taking reasonable steps to avoid the payment of additional amounts. Since such potential obligations are dependent on future changes in tax laws, the related liabilities the Group may incur as a result of such changes cannot be reasonably estimated. In light of the related call provisions typically included, the Group does not expect any potential liabilities in respect of tax gross-ups to be material.

The Group is a member of numerous securities exchanges and clearing houses, and may, as a result of its membership arrangements, be required to perform if another member defaults. The Group has determined that it is not possible to estimate the maximum amount of these obligations and believes that any potential requirement to make payments under these arrangements is remote.


Other off-balance sheet commitments

The following table sets forth details of contingent liabilities associated with other off-balance sheet commitments:


Total gross amountTotal net amount 1)
in CHF m30.06.0431.12.0330.06.0431.12.03
Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits3,9313,4813,5673,212
Undrawn irrevocable credit facilities75,52970,54175,52970,541
Forward reverse repurchase agreements8,93912,5378,93912,537
Other commitments2,5012,2842,5012,283
Total other off-balance sheet commitments90,90088,84390,53688,573
1) Total net amount relates to gross amount less any participations.



The following table sets forth details of collateral in respect of other off-balance sheet commitments:

 MortgageOtherWithoutTotal
As of June 30, 2004, in CHF mcollateralcollateralcollateral2004
Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits51,2922,2703,567
Undrawn irrevocable credit facilities37740,58734,56575,529
Forward reverse repurchase agreements08,93908,939
Other commitments04272,0742,501
Total other off-balance sheet commitments38251,24538,90990,536



As of June 30, 2004, the Group’s carrying value of amounts recorded for off-balance sheet risks was CHF 0 million (CHF 44 million as of December 31, 2003).

Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits include exposures from trade finance related to commercial letters of credit under which the Group guarantees payment to an exporter against presentation of shipping and other documents.

Undrawn irrevocable credit facilities represent unused irrevocable credit facilities with a notice period of six weeks or more.

Forward reverse repurchase agreements represent transactions where the initial cash exchange of the reverse repurchase transaction is in the future.

Other commitments include private equity commitments, firm commitments in underwriting securities, commitments arising from deferred payment letters of credit and from acceptances in circulation and liabilities for calls on shares and other equity instruments.


Variable interest entities

FIN 46R requires the Group to consolidate all variable interest entities (VIEs) for which it is the primary beneficiary, defined as the entity that will absorb a majority of expected losses, receive a majority of the expected residual returns, or both. As of March 31, 2004, in accordance with the provisions of FIN 46R, the Group consolidated all VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary.

As a normal part of its business, the Group engages in transactions with entities that are considered VIEs. These transactions include selling or purchasing assets, acting as a counterparty in derivatives transactions and providing liquidity, credit or other support. Transactions with VIEs are generally executed to facilitate securitization activities or to meet specific client needs, such as providing liquidity or investment opportunities. As a part of these activities, the Group may retain interests in VIEs.

In the second quarter of 2004, the Group recorded additional revenue of CHF 515 million as a result of the consolidation of certain private equity and other funds under FIN 46R within Credit Suisse First Boston. Net income was unaffected as offsetting minority interests were recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

As of March 31, 2004 the Group deconsolidated certain entities that issue redeemable preferred securities. As a result, the debt issued by the Group to these entities, totaling approximately CHF 2.2 billion, is reflected in the Group’s consolidated balance sheets in the liabilities section at June 30, 2004, under the caption “Long-term debt”.

The Group’s involvement with VIEs may be broadly grouped into three primary categories: collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), commercial paper conduits and financial intermediation.

The following table summarizes the estimated total assets by category related to non-consolidated VIEs:


in CHF m30.06.04
Collateralized debt obligations53,052
Commercial paper conduits6,390
Financial intermediation97,359
Total156,801



The following table summarizes the total assets, by category, related to VIEs consolidated as a result of the Group being the primary beneficiary:


in CHF m30.06.04
Collateralized debt obligations1,935
Commercial paper conduits157
Financial intermediation6,646
Total assets consolidated pursuant to FIN 46R8,738
Excludes assets and liabilities within VIEs that are wholly-owned within the Group and for which no external interests exist.




Collateralized debt obligations

As part of its structured finance business, the Group purchases loans and other debt obligations from and on behalf of clients for the purpose of securitization. The loans and other debt obligations are sold to qualifying special purpose entities (QSPEs) or VIEs that issue CDOs. VIEs issue CDOs to fund the purchase of assets such as investment-grade and high-yield corporate debt instruments. The Group engages in CDO transactions to meet client and investor needs, earn fees and sell financial assets. CDOs are securities that are backed by the assets transferred to the CDO issuing entities and pay a return based on the returns on those assets.

In connection with its CDO activities, the Group may act as underwriter, placement agent or asset manager and may warehouse assets prior to the closing of a transaction. The Group may also act as a derivatives counterparty to the VIEs and may invest in portions of the notes or equity issued by the VIEs. The Group also participates in synthetic CDO transactions, which use credit default swaps to exchange the underlying credit risk instead of using cash assets in a separate legal entity. The CDO entities may have actively managed (open) portfolios or static or unmanaged (closed) portfolios.

The Group has consolidated all CDO VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary, as of June 30, 2004, resulting in the inclusion by the Group of approximately CHF 1.9 billion of assets and liabilities of these VIEs. The beneficial interests issued by these VIEs are payable solely from the cash flows of the related collateral, and the creditors of these VIEs do not have recourse to the Group in the event of default.

The Group also retains certain debt and equity interests in open CDO VIEs that are not consolidated because the Group is not the primary beneficiary. The Group’s exposure in these CDO transactions typically consists of the interests retained in connection with its underwriting or market-making activities. The Group’s maximum loss exposure is equal to the carrying value of these retained interests, which are reported as trading assets and carried at fair value and totaled CHF 1.1 billion as of June 30, 2004.


Commercial paper conduits

During 2004, the Group acted as the administrator and provider of liquidity and credit enhancement facilities for several commercial paper conduit vehicles (CP conduits). These CP conduits purchase assets, primarily receivables, from clients and provide liquidity through the issuance of commercial paper backed by these assets. The clients provide credit support to investors of the CP conduits in the form of over-collateralization and other asset-specific enhancements as described below. The Group does not sell assets to the CP conduits and does not have any ownership interest in the CP conduits. Several CP conduits were restructured and combined in 2003 and the combined CP conduit transferred the risk relating to a majority of its expected losses to a third party. This vehicle with commercial paper issued in the amount of CHF 7.7 billion as of December 31, 2003, was not consolidated by the Group.

The Group’s commitments to CP conduits consist of obligations under liquidity agreements and credit enhancement. The liquidity agreements are asset-specific arrangements, which require the Group to purchase assets from the CP conduits in certain circumstances, such as if the CP conduits are unable to access the commercial paper markets. Credit enhancement agreements, which may be asset-specific or program-wide, require the Group to purchase certain assets under any condition, including default. In entering into such agreements, the Group reviews the credit risk associated with these transactions on the same basis that would apply to other extensions of credit.

As of June 30, 2004, the Group’s maximum loss exposure to non-consolidated CP conduits was CHF 10.9 billion, with respect to CHF 6.4 billion of funded assets and the CP conduits’ commitments to purchase CHF 4.5 billion of additional assets.

The Group believes that the likelihood of incurring a loss equal to this maximum exposure is remote because the assets held by the CP conduits, after giving effect to related asset-specific credit enhancement primarily provided by the clients, must be classified as investment grade when acquired by the CP conduits.


Financial intermediation

The Group has significant involvement with VIEs in its role as a financial intermediary on behalf of clients. These activities include the use of VIEs to structure various fund-linked products to provide clients with investment opportunities in alternative investments. In addition, the Group provides financing to client sponsored VIEs, established to purchase or lease certain types of assets. For certain products structured to provide clients with investment opportunities, a VIE holds underlying investments and issues securities that provide investors with a return based on the performance of those investments. The investors typically retain the risk of loss on such transactions but the Group may provide principal protection on the securities to limit the investors’ exposure to downside risk.

As a financial intermediary, the Group may administer or sponsor the VIE, transfer assets to the VIE, provide collateralized financing, act as a derivatives counterparty, advise on the transaction, act as investment advisor or investment manager, act as underwriter or placement agent or provide credit enhancement, liquidity or other support to the VIE. The Group also owns securities issued by the VIEs structured to provide clients with investment opportunities, for market-making purposes and as investments. The Group’s maximum loss exposure to VIEs related to financial intermediation activities is estimated to be CHF 67.5 billion, as of June 30, 2004, which represents the total assets of the VIEs for which Credit Suisse First Boston is involved (CHF 63.3 billion) and the fair value of all contracts held by Credit Suisse Financial Services (CHF 4.2 billion). However, in many cases Credit Suisse First Boston’s actual maximum risk of loss is limited to the contractual or fair value of the contracts with the VIEs. Further, the Group considers the likelihood of incurring a loss equal to the maximum exposure to be remote because of the Group’s risk mitigation efforts, including hedging strategies, and the risk of loss, which is retained by investors.



INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS



Information for investors 
    
Ticker Symbols / Stock exchange listings 
 BloombergReutersTelekurs
SWX Swiss Exchange/virt-xCSGN VXCSGN.VXCSGN,380
New York Stock Exchange (ADS) 1)CSR USCSR.NCSR,065
    
 CSG shareADS 
Swiss security number1213853570660 
ISIN numberCH0012138530US2254011081 
CUSIP number 225 401 108 
1) 1 ADS represents 1 registered share.



Share data 
 30.06.0431.03.0431.12.03
Shares issued 1,196,905,6151,196,116,9981,195,005,914
Treasury shares(90,440,621)(77,118,317)(64,642,966)
Shares outstanding 1,106,464,9941,118,998,6811,130,362,948



Share price 
   6 months
in CHF2Q20041Q20042Q200320042003
High (closing price)46.4049.5039.3049.5039.30
Low (closing price)42.5542.9523.2542.5520.70



Ratings 
  Standard 
 Moody's& Poor'sFitch Ratings
Credit Suisse Group   
Short termA-1F1+
Long termAa3AAA-
OutlookStableStableNegative
Credit Suisse   
Short termP-1A-1F1+
Long termAa3A+AA-
OutlookStableStableNegative
Credit Suisse First Boston   
Short termP-1A-1F1+
Long termAa3A+AA-
OutlookStableStableNegative
Winterthur   
Insurer financial strengthA1AA+
OutlookStableNegativeStable



Financial calendar 
Third quarter results 2004Thursday, November 4, 2004
Fourth quarter/full-year results 2004Thursday, February 17, 2005
Annual General MeetingFriday, April 29, 2005




Enquiries
Credit Suisse Group
Investor Relations
Marc Buchheister
Tel. +41 1 333 3169
Fax +41 1 333 2587
Credit Suisse Group
Media Relations
Karin Rhomberg Hug, Claudia Kraaz
Tel. +41 1 333 8844
Fax +41 1 333 8877





In this year’s corporate reports we have chosen to feature a number of individuals whose achievements reflect particular values of the Credit Suisse Group. This report features Neil Washington – CEO of a blue-chip insurance company located in Boston, USA – whose focus and determination have brought outstanding results.
 
 
 
 
Credit Suisse Group
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QUARTERLY RESULTS 2004 Q2


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DISCLAIMER

 

Cautionary Statement regarding forward-looking information

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

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and we might not be able to achieve the predictions, forecasts, projections and other outcomes we describe or imply in forward-looking statements.

A number of important factors could cause results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions we express in these forward-looking statements, including those we identify in "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, and in other public filings and press releases.

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


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RESULTS OVERVIEW (1/3)

 

 










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in CHF m 6M04   6M03   2Q04   2Q03  











Net income                    
                     
   Credit Suisse Financial Services 2,182       1,070      
                     
   Credit Suisse First Boston 1,189   49 %   430   113 %  
                     
   Corporate Center (53 ) (90 %)   (43 ) (62 %)  
 

     

     
Credit Suisse Group 3,318       1,457      











Basic earnings per share (in CHF) 2.82         1.26        
                     
Return on equity 19.0 %       16.6 %      











The best half-year result since 2000
   
Good revenue generation across most businesses
   
Improvement in economic conditions versus prior year

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RESULTS OVERVIEW (2/3)

 

      vs         vs    
Net income in CHF m 6M04   6M03     2Q04   2Q03    










 
   Private Banking 1,346   69%     665   66%    
                     
   Corporate & Retail Banking 445   40%     256   57%    
   Life & Pensions 206       67      
   Non-Life 185   1%     82   (10% )  
 

     

     
Credit Suisse Financial Services 2,182       1,070      










 
                     
Continued solid revenue generation and good growth in net new assets at Private Banking
   
Strong quarterly result from Corporate & Retail Banking, based on good operational performance and benefiting from gains on interest rate derivatives
   
Life & Pensions achieved a high level of investment income and lower administration expenses
   
Non-Life reported improved underwriting result and solid investment income

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RESULTS OVERVIEW (3/3)

 

      vs         vs    
Net income in CHF m 6M04   6M03     2Q04   2Q03    










 
   Institutional Securities 752   13%     129   (17% )  
                     
   Wealth & Asset Management 437   226%     301   540%    
 

     

     
Credit Suisse First Boston 1,189   49%     430   113%    










 
                     
Weaker results in Institutional Securities with lower revenues in a challenging trading environment
   
Strong results in Wealth & Asset Management on private equity gains and steady asset management fees


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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
OVERALL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

 

“One Group”
     
  Clear management structure
     
  Strengthen Corporate Center
     
  Increase cooperation between banking units
     
  Explore options for Winterthur
     
Further increase client focus and accountability
     
Capitalize on the Group’s great franchises
     
Focus on organic growth – selected acquisitions possible
     
Build on turnaround at CSFB


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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
STATUS QUO AND STRATEGIC FOCUS

Brady Dougan appointed CEO
       
  Senior management team in place  
   
   
Very strong core franchise
     
  Leading businesses include leveraged finance, mortgages / asset-backed products, private equity, mid-cap M&A
     
  Strong teams in energy and technology banking, equity derivatives
     
  Creation of Alternative Capital Division
     
Committed management team to address performance gaps versus our peers  
     
Strategic focus on generating revenue growth that outpaces market growth  
     
  Leverage existing franchises
     
  Close gaps in core business areas
     
  Enter new areas
     
     
Evaluate businesses and costs for ways to improve profitability  
 

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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
OUTLOOK

Group is confident that it can achieve further improvements in its results
     
  Progress in a number of its core businesses
     
  Solid pipeline of mandates and products
     
However, the Group’s results are dependent on economic and market conditions and their impact on client activity and transaction volumes
   
Additionally, the Group is subject to continued cost pressure, particularly in its investment banking business
 
Going forward, Credit Suisse Group is committed to achieving continued progress in its performance relative to peers
     
Investor Day to be scheduled for December 2004
   

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FINANCIAL REVIEW 2004 Q2

 


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REVENUES

Private Banking and   Credit Suisse   Life & Pensions and
Corporate & Retail Banking   First Boston   Non-Life

 
 
   
   
*   Excluding minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation amounting to CHF 515 m and CHF 108 m in 2Q04 and 1Q04, respectively
 

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OPERATING EXPENSES

in CHF bn Consolidated total operating expenses

                       
  81%   75%   79%   70%   74%   Cost/income ratio 1)
     
 

Other expenses 2)

Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses

Banking compensation and benefits

   
1) Excluding results from Life & Pensions and Non-Life and excluding minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation amounting to CHF 515 m and CHF 108 m in 2Q04 and 1Q04, respectively
2) Including restructuring charges

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CONTINUED FAVORABLE CREDIT TRENDS

in CHF m Provision for credit losses

         
       
       
       
       
    Credit Suisse Financial Services
       
    Credit Suisse First Boston
       
    Corporate Center
       
       
       
       
 

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IMPROVING LOAN BOOK

 

in CHF bn Impaired loans   in % Coverage ratio


 

 
 
 
 
 

Credit Suisse First Boston

  Credit Suisse Financial Services

 

             
   


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CAPITAL RATIOS

in CHF bn Risk-weighted assets 1)   in % BIS tier 1 ratio 1)


 

 
 
 

Credit Suisse First Boston

  Credit Suisse

 

            1) Information prior to 2004 prepared on the basis of Swiss GAAP
   


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PRIVATE BANKING
MAINTAINED NET REVENUES ON A HIGH LEVEL

in CHF m Revenues & expenses   in % Cost/income ratio


 

 
 
               
 

All other revenues

    Operating expenses

 

       
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PRIVATE BANKING
HIGH GROSS MARGIN, LOWER BROKERAGE ACTIVITY

in bp Gross margin 1)     Key driver


 

         
    Higher gains from interest rate derivatives
            
    High volume of issued products
       
    Lower level of brokerage activity
       
       
    Continued favorable product mix
       
       
       
                       
 

Asset-driven

 

   

Transaction-driven

   

Other

 

                      1) Prior periods adjusted to conform with current presentation
                       

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PRIVATE BANKING
GOOD GROWTH IN NET NEW ASSETS

in CHF bn Net new assets   in CHF bn Assets under management

Annua-                    
lized 3.2   6.8   3.4   8.4   5.8  
in %                    
 
 

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CORPORATE & RETAIL BANKING
HIGH REVENUES

 

in CHF m Revenues & expenses   in % Cost/income ratio


 

Market gains/(losses) from interest rate derivatives:  
             
     3   (31)   136  
     
 
 

Revenues

  Operating expenses

 

             

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LIFE & PENSIONS
GOOD OPERATING PERFORMANCE

   
in CHF m Total business volume   in CHF m Underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses


 

     
 
   


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LIFE & PENSIONS
HIGHER INVESTMENT INCOME

Net investment income       Dividends to
   traditional life policies   Net investment return   policyholders incurred

 
 
 
 
             
 

Net current income

  Realized gains/(losses)

 

             
   


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NON-LIFE
TARIFF-DRIVEN GROWTH AND
LOWER COMBINED RATIO

        Underwriting, acquisition and
   Net premiums earned   Combined ratio   administration expenses

 
 
 
 

 

   


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NON-LIFE
HIGHER INVESTMENT INCOME

in CHF m Net investment income   in % Net investment return


 

         
 
               
    Net current investment income     Realized gains/(losses)
               
 

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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
STRONG ASSET MANAGEMENT RESULTS

 










      vs   vs  
in CHF m 2Q04   1Q04   2Q03  









Net revenues 1) 4,118   (13) %   4 %  
                 
Total operating expenses 3,494   (6) %   1 %  
                 
Net income 430   (43) %   113 %  
                 
   of which Institutional Securities 129   (79) %   (17) %  
                 
   of which Wealth & Asset Management 301   121 %   540 %  









   
  Strong private equity investment gains and steady asset management fees in Wealth & Asset Management
   
  Weaker results in Institutional Securities with lower revenues in more challenging trading environment
   
  Expenses below 1Q04 with lower compensation costs in line with underlying revenues offset by higher commission and activity-related costs
   
1)  Excluding minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation amounting to CHF 515 m and CHF 108 m in 2Q04 and 1Q04, respectively

 


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CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
WEAKER REVENUES AFFECT PROFITABILITY

in % Pre-tax margin 1)   in % Return on average allocated capital


 

         
 
   
1)   Excluding minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation amounting to CHF 515 m and CHF 108 m in 2Q04 and 1Q04, respectively
 

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CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN PRIVATE EQUITY
AND OTHER FUNDS UNDER FIN 46R
1)

   
Under FIN 46R1), CSFB is required to consolidate certain private equity and other funds as of January 1, 2004
   
  Consolidation does not impact net income as the increase in revenues is offset by an equivalent amount in minority interests
     CHF 515 m and CHF 108 m of revenues and minority interests reported in 2Q04 and 1Q04, respectively
     
Effect is unique to CSFB
  Needs to be excluded when calculating key operating ratios
     
Private equity is core to CSFB
  Leading position
  Over the investment cycle, provides significant revenues in the form of investment related gains
     
     
1)  Financial Accounting Standard Board Interpretation No. 46 Revised

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INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES
MORE CHALLENGING TRADING ENVIRONMENT

in CHF m Fixed Income trading revenues   in CHF m Equity trading revenues


 

         
 

 


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INSTITUTIONAL SECURITIES
CLIENT ACTIVITY DRIVING INVESTMENT BANKING RESULTS

in CHF m Investment Banking revenues


     
 

Equity underwriting

 

Debt underwriting

 

 

Advisory

 

 

 


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WEALTH & ASSET MANAGEMENT
STRONG GAINS ON PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS

 

in CHF m Revenues by division 1)


     
 

Investment related gains & Other

 

Private Client Services

 

 

Credit Suisse Asset Management

 

 

   
1) Excluding minority interest revenues relating to the FIN 46R consolidation amounting to CHF 462 m and CHF 68 m in 2Q04 and 1Q04, respectively
2) Excludes CHF 134 m related to gain on sale of CSFBdirect Japan joint venture reported in Other
 

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WEALTH & ASSET MANAGEMENT
IMPROVED NET NEW ASSETS

in CHF bn Net new assets   in CHF bn Assets under management


 

         
 
                   
   

Credit Suisse Asset Management Traditional

  Alternative Capital Division  

Private Client
Services

 

                   

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SIGNATURES

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

    CREDIT SUISSE GROUP
(Registrant)
 
       
Date August 4, 2004 By: /s/ David Frick  
    (Signature)*  
*Print the name and title of the signing officer under his signature   Head of Group Legal & Compliance  
    /s/ Karin Rhomberg Hug  
    Head of Group Communications