Prepared and filed by St Ives Financial

FORM 6-K


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May 4, 2006


Commission File Number 001-15244

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

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


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CREDIT SUISSE GROUP  
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CH-8070 Zurich
Switzerland
Telephone +41 844 33 88 44
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Media Release
 
Credit Suisse Group reports net income of CHF 2.6 billion for the first quarter of 2006
 
Zurich, May 2, 2006 Credit Suisse Group today reported net income of CHF 2,604 million for the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 36% compared to net income of CHF 1,910 million in the first quarter of 2005. Net new assets totaled CHF 31.1 billion in the first quarter of 2006. The Group recorded a return on equity of 24.4%, with a return on equity of 27.4% in the banking business and 15.0% in the insurance business.

Oswald J. Grübel, CEO of Credit Suisse Group, stated, "The first quarter of 2006 provided an excellent environment in which to start operating as an integrated global bank. Positive market sentiment translated into strong client activity across our Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management divisions and we were well positioned to benefit from favorable trading conditions. I am very pleased with our performance in our first three months as an integrated bank."

Financial highlights                  









 
in CHF million 1Q2006 4Q2005   1Q2005   Change in %   Change in %  
            vs 4Q2005   vs 1Q2005  









 
Net revenues 21,779 14,138   16,897   54   29  









 
Total operating 7,686 7,693   6,116   0   26  









 
Net income 2,604 1,103   1,910   136   36  









 
Return on equity - Group 24.4% 11.2%   20.6%   -   -  









 
Return on equity - Banking 27.4% 10.8%   22.9%   -   -  









 
Return on equity - Insurance 15.0% 11.4%   12.0%   -   -  









 
Basic earnings per share (CHF) 2.31 0.98   1.64   -   -  









 
BIS tier 1 ratio (at quarter-end) 10.8% 11.3%   12.1%   -   -  









 

New reporting structure
Credit Suisse Group realigned its reporting structure to reflect the launch of the new integrated global bank, effective January 1, 2006. Under the new structure, the Group has a separate reporting segment for each of its three banking divisions − Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management − and a single reporting segment for the insurance business, Winterthur. The new reporting structure applies with effect from the first quarter of 2006.

 


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  May 2, 2006
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Credit Suisse Group banking segment                  









 
in CHF million   1Q2006 4Q2005   1Q2005   Change in %   Change in %  
              vs 4Q2005   vs 1Q2005  










 
Investment Net revenues 5,757 3,735   3,994   54   44  
Banking Total operating expenses 4,248 3,462   3,081   23   38  
  Income from                  
  operations before taxes 1,564 286   932   447   68  










 
Private Net revenues 3,110 2,716   2,539   15   22  
Banking Total operating expenses 1,810 1,711   1,581   6   14  
  Income from                  
  operations before taxes 1,308 1,026   974   27   34  










 
Asset Net revenues 756 757   614   0   23  
Management Total operating expenses 520 516   406   1   28  
  Income from                  
  operations before taxes 234 241   208   (3)   13  










 

Investment Banking segment
The Investment Banking segment reported record income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,564 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 68% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues were also at a record level, growing 44% compared to the same period of 2005 due to substantially higher investment banking revenues and trading revenues, driven by increased client activity. The segment's total operating expenses rose 38% compared to the first quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting higher compensation accruals in line with improved results. The compensation/revenue ratio improved by 2.0 percentage points to 53.5% in the first quarter of 2006 from 55.5% for the full-year 2005. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, income from continuing operations before taxes grew by CHF 1,278 million. This significant improvement was driven mainly by 54% growth in net revenues. Total operating expenses rose 23% from the previous quarter due primarily to higher compensation accruals in line with improved results, partly offset by lower other expenses. Investment Banking's pre-tax income margin was 27.2% for the first quarter of 2006, up 3.9 percentage points from the first quarter of 2005 and up 19.5 percentage points from the previous quarter. The pre-tax return on average economic risk capital was 42.0% in the first quarter of 2006, compared to 35.8% in the first quarter of 2005 and 10.3% in the previous quarter. Investment Banking recorded net releases of provisions for credit losses of CHF 55 million in the first quarter of 2006, reflecting the continued favorable credit environment for lenders. This compares to net releases of CHF 19 million in the first quarter of 2005 and of CHF 13 million in the previous quarter.

Private Banking segment
The Private Banking segment recorded excellent income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,308 million in the first quarter of 2006, up 34% from the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues grew 22% compared to the first quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting a significant increase in commissions and fees as the segment proved its ability to capitalize on the very strong client activity and market momentum. Total operating expenses rose 14% from the first quarter of 2005, mainly reflecting higher performance-related compensation accruals as well as personnel expenses relating to strategic growth initiatives. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, income from continuing operations before taxes rose 27%, reflecting a 15% improvement in net revenues and a 6% rise in total operating expenses. Private Banking recorded net releases of provisions for credit losses of CHF 8 million in the first quarter of 2006. This compares to net releases of CHF 16 million in the first quarter of 2005 and of CHF 21 million in the previous quarter.

 


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The Wealth Management business, which is part of Private Banking, reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 963 million in the first quarter of 2006, up 50% from the first quarter of 2005 and up 37% from the previous quarter. The pre-tax income margin was 43.2% for the first quarter of 2006, corresponding to an increase of 5.5 percentage points versus the first quarter of 2005 and of 5.6 percentage points versus the previous quarter.

The Corporate & Retail Banking business, which is part of Private Banking, posted income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 345 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 4% from the first quarter of 2005 and of 7% from the previous quarter. The pre-tax income margin was 39.1%, down 0.5 percentage points from the first quarter of 2005 and up 1.1 percentage points from the previous quarter. Corporate & Retail Banking reported a pre-tax return on average economic risk capital of 48.4% in the first quarter of 2006. This represents an increase of 6.6 percentage points versus the first quarter of 2005 and an increase of 6.0 percentage points versus the previous quarter.

Asset Management segment
The Asset Management segment posted income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 234 million in the firstquarter of 2006, an improvement of 13% versus the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues grew 23% compared to the corresponding period of 2005, primarily reflecting stronger asset management revenues and higher private equity gains. Total operating expenses rose 28% versus the first quarter of 2005 due to higher performance-related compensation, higher commission expenses, costs associated with the realignment of the Asset Management business and costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, income from continuing operations before taxes declined 3%, reflecting stable net revenues and a marginal increase in total operating expenses. Asset Management's pre-tax income margin was 31.0% for the first quarter of 2006, down 2.9 percentage points from the first quarter of 2005 and down 0.8 percentage points from the previous quarter. The segment's cost/income ratio was up 2.7 percentage points versus the first quarter of 2005 to 68.8% and up 0.6 percentage points from the previous quarter.

Net new assets
Wealth Management business recorded CHF 14.5 billion of net new assets in the first quarter of 2006, representing an annualized growth rate of 8.4%. This strong asset generation was driven by inflows from Switzerland, Europe and the Americas. Asset Management reported CHF 17.0 billion of net new assets, driven mainly by money market products, fixed income, multi-asset class solution products and alternative investments which originated primarily from the US and Europe. Overall, Credit Suisse Group recorded CHF 31.1 billion of net new asset inflows in the first quarter of 2006. The Group’s total assets under management stood at CHF 1,553.6 billion as of March 31, 2006, an increase of 4.7% from December 31, 2005.

 


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Winterthur
Commenting on the insurance business, Oswald J. Grübel stated, "Winterthur confirmed the strength of its business in the first quarter of 2006, further improving its operating performance and recording significant growth in total business volume, while reducing its total operating expenses. Going forward, we remain committed to enhancing efficiency and productivity in order to capture the full value of this business."

Winterthur segment results                    










 
in CHF million 1Q2006   4Q2005   1Q2005   Change in %   Change in %  
              vs 4Q2005   vs 1Q2005  










 
Net revenues 10,915   6,381   9,485   71   15  
Total operating expenses 1,051   1,099   1,085   (4)   (3)  
Income from continuing operations                    
before taxes 505   482   418   5   21  










 

Winterthur recorded income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 505 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 21% versus the first quarter of 2005, reflecting continued operational improvements. Gross premiums written totaled CHF 10,657 million in the first quarter of 2006, representing growth of 7% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Total business volume was CHF 12,737 million, an increase of 11%. This growth was driven by the Life & Pensions business, where total business volume rose 18% as a result of a 13% increase in traditional business, primarily in Switzerland, and 39% growth in investment-type products, primarily in the UK. Net investment return backing traditional life policies and non-life policies decreased 0.5 percentage points to 4.8% in the first quarter of 2006 compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting a lower level of realized gains. Winterthur's total operating expenses decreased 3% in the first quarter of 2006 compared to the same period of 2005, primarily reflecting a decline in insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses. The Life & Pensions business reported an expense ratio of 4.2%, an improvement of 1.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2005, as the total business volume grew strongly and expenses decreased. The Non-Life business recorded a combined ratio of 93.5%, an improvement of 3.2 percentage points versus the same period of 2005, due to generally favorable claims development. Winterthur's income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was CHF 23 million, driven mainly by the gain on the sale of the Canadian subsidiary, Citadel General Assurance Company, in the first quarter of 2006. Net income for the first quarter of 2006 was CHF 357 million, an increase of 42% compared to the first quarter of 2005, representing a return on equity of 15.0%, up 3.0 percentage points.

Outlook
Global growth looks set to continue through 2007. Credit Suisse Group does not expect interest rates to increase substantially before the end of the year. It expects a stable US dollar against major currencies.

Information
Media Relations Credit Suisse, telephone +41 844 33 88 44, media.relations@credit-suisse.com
Investor Relations Credit Suisse, telephone +41 44 333 71 49, investor.relations@credit-suisse.com

For additional information on Credit Suisse Group’s first-quarter 2006 results, please refer to the Group’s Quarterly Report Q1 2006, as well as the Group’s slide presentation for analysts and the press, which are available 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. Credit Suisse – Credit Suisse Group's banking arm – provides clients worldwide with investment banking, private banking and asset management services. It provides companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland, with specialist advisory services, comprehensive solutions, and innovative products.

Credit Suisse Group also includes Winterthur, a Swiss general insurer with a focus on international business activities. Credit Suisse Group is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 63,000 people. Credit Suisse Group registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CSR), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com. Further information about Winterthur can be found at www.winterthur.com.

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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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Presentation of Credit Suisse Group’s First-Quarter 2006 Results
via Audio Webcast and Telephone Conference

Date     Tuesday, May 2, 2006      
             
Time     10:00 CEST / 09:00 BST / 04:00 EST  
             
Speaker     Renato Fassbind, Chief Financial Officer of Credit Suisse Group
      The presentation will be held in English.
             
Audio Webcast     www.credit-suisse.com/results  
             
Telephone     Europe:   +41 91 610 5600  
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      Reference: ‘Credit Suisse Group quarterly results’  
       
Q&A session     You will have the opportunity to ask questions during the telephone conference following the presentation.
       
Playbacks     Audio playback available approximately 3 hours after the event at:
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Note     We recommend that you dial in approximately 10 minutes before the start of the presentation for the audio webcast and telephone conference. Further instructions and technical test functions are available on our website.
             

 







Credit Suisse Group
Letter to Shareholders 2006/Q1













Oswald J. Grübel Walter B. Kielholz
Chief Executive Officer Chairman of the Board of Directors
   


Dear shareholders
The first quarter of 2006 provided an excellent environment in which to start operating as an integrated global bank. Positive market sentiment translated into strong client activity across our Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management segments, and we were well positioned to benefit from favorable trading conditions. This drove strong revenue generation across our businesses and contributed to a 29% increase in Credit Suisse Group’s net revenues compared to the first quarter of 2005.

The Group reported record net income of CHF 2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2006, up 36% from the same period of last year. Our return on equity was 24.4%, with a return on equity of 27.4% in the banking business and 15.0% in the insurance business. Basic earnings per share were CHF 2.31, up 41% from the first quarter of 2005.

The Group continues to be well capitalized and reported a BIS tier 1 ratio of 10.8% as of March 31, 2006. Net new assets – a key indicator of our ability to generate future revenues in Private Banking and Asset Management –totaled CHF 31.1 billion for the first quarter.

We are presenting our first-quarter 2006 results according to the new reporting structure that we implemented following the launch of the integrated global bank on January 1, 2006. Our banking business now comprises three reporting segments: Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management. In addition, our insurance business, Winterthur, is presented as a single reporting segment with effect from the first quarter of 2006. Going forward, we will disclose income from continuing operations before taxes for our banking segments, as opposed to net income.


Banking segment results
The Investment Banking segment provides financial advisory, lending and capital raising services and sales and trading to institutional, corporate and government clients worldwide.

Investment Banking delivered a record result in the first quarter of 2006. This performance reflected a strong level of client activity in a favorable market environment. Income from continuing operations before taxes increased 68% to CHF 1.6 billion, driven by revenue growth in all key business areas.

One of the highlights of the quarter was our strong performance in the emerging markets business. Credit Suisse is a leader and trusted partner in some of the world’s most important emerging markets – particularly Brazil, Mexico, Russia and China. This is reflected by the awards we received this quarter, including that of "Best Investment Bank in Latin America" from Latin Finance . Prime Services – which provides services to hedge funds –is another key growth area within Investment Banking. In this area, we achieved particularly strong momentum during the quarter as the business continued to rank in the top tier of industry surveys.

In an environment of strengthening equity underwriting volumes, Investment Banking’s initial public offering (IPO) business – which is reported as part of equity underwriting – remained strong. Credit Suisse participated in a number of important transactions during the quarter, including the IPO for QinetiQ Group plc (the privatization of a UK provider of defense technology and security solutions). In addition, Investment Banking’s mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory business benefited from increased global industry-wide M&A activity. Notable transactions announced in the first quarter of 2006 included Bayer AG’s acquisition of Schering AG and the sale of Pixar Animation Studios to the Walt Disney Company.

While our distinct client focus translated into sound revenue growth, we also made progress in respect of costs. In the first quarter of 2006, Investment Banking’s cost/income ratio – a key indicator of operating performance in the investment banking business – improved versus both the first quarter of 2005 and the fourth quarter of 2005. Increased productivity and the achievement of sustainable, long-term improvements in the cost/income ratio remain a priority in Investment Banking. We have identified significant opportunities to grow revenues, enhance productivity and reduce expenses within this segment going forward. As part of our overall strategy for Credit Suisse, we aim to achieve growth in Investment Banking by further expanding our global footprint and by rolling out successful products worldwide –with a focus on key client segments.

The Private Banking segment provides comprehensive advice and a broad range of investment products and services that are tailored to the needs of high-net-worth individuals all over the world through its Wealth Management business. In Switzerland, Private Banking supplies banking products and services to business and retail clients through its Corporate & Retail Banking business.

Our Private Banking segment produced an excellent result in the first quarter, with income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1.3 billion. This reflects very strong client activity in a favorable market environment. Private Banking successfully developed investment strategies in response to macro-trends in commodities, emerging markets, infrastructure and globalization using its financial products and research expertise in these fields.

Net revenues grew 22% compared to the first quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting a significant increase in commissions and fees as the segment proved its ability to capitalize on the very strong client activity and market momentum. In addition, Private Banking recorded net releases of provisions for credit losses of CHF 8 million, reflecting the continued favorable credit environment for lenders.

Private Banking recorded an increase in total operating expenses in the first quarter of 2006, which was primarily attributable to higher performance-related compensation, commission expenses and international growth initiatives in the Wealth Management business. International growth in Private Banking is of vital importance to the overall strategy of Credit Suisse. The Wealth Management business reported net new assets of CHF 14.5 billion in the first quarter of 2006, driven by inflows from Switzerland, Europe and the Americas. The segment’s assets under management totaled CHF 882.7 billion as of March 31, 2006, an increase of 5.4% from December 31, 2005.

Our Asset Management segment brings together the Group’s expertise in discretionary investment management and alternative capital activities. Its products are offered through both proprietary and third-party distribution channels as well as through other distribution channels within Credit Suisse. The business includes equity, fixed income and multi-asset class solutions, which provide a range of balanced portfolio products and services to government, institutional and private clients. In addition, Asset Management includes alternative investments such as private equity, hedge funds, real estate, indexed products and funds of funds. With alternative assets under management of CHF 124.3 billion as of March 31, 2006, we are a global leader in the field of alternative investments.

During the first quarter of 2006, Asset Management recorded income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 234 million, representing an increase of 13% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues grew 23%, primarily reflecting stronger asset management revenues and higher private equity gains. Total operating expenses rose 28% compared to the first quarter of 2005 due to higher performance-related compensation, higher commission expenses, costs associated with the realignment of the Asset Management business and costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs.

The segment recorded net new assets of CHF 17.0 billion for the first quarter, driven mainly by money market products, fixed income, multi-asset class solution products and alternative investments that originated primarily from the US and Europe. As of March 31, 2006, Asset Management reported CHF 619.6 billion of assets under management.

As part of our strategy to develop our presence in Asia, Credit Suisse announced a joint venture in South Korea with Woori Asset Management in April 2006. This initiative will create one of the largest joint venture asset management companies between a South Korean company and a foreign asset manager. This venture will combine Woori’s strong distribution network in South Korea with Credit Suisse’s expertise and knowledge of global markets.

Asset Management has launched a number of initiatives to increase profitability. These initiatives will focus on improving client orientation, reducing the overall cost base and specifically targeting geographic regions with low profitability.


Winterthur results
Winterthur , our insurance segment, is presented as a single reporting segment with effect from the first quarter of 2006 and will report performance details for its three businesses: Life & Pensions, Non-Life and Other Activities.

Winterthur confirmed the strength of its business in the first quarter of 2006, further improving its operating performance and recording significant growth in total business volume, while reducing its total operating expenses. Income from continuing operations before taxes totaled CHF 505 million, up 21% from the same period of last year. Gross premiums written improved 7% and total business volume rose 11%, driven mainly by the strong development in the Life & Pensions business. In the Non-Life business, the combined ratio improved by 3.2 percentage points to 93.5%.


The potential of the integrated bank
Credit Suisse Group’s banking operations achieved a good start to 2006 and – more importantly –started to capture the opportunities that are available within the integrated organization.

We are convinced that the integrated global Credit Suisse has even greater potential. To ensure that we can sustain our current rate of progress, we will now focus on further developing our integrated business model, which places our clients at the center of all that we do and capitalizes on our integrated global platform. Our plan is to grow our revenues by creating synergies between our banking businesses and by extending our global presence. In addition, we are in the process of expanding our operations in key growth markets worldwide. We have also identified significant opportunities to improve productivity and implement a more efficient cost structure. By creating tangible long-term value for our clients, we will be able to deliver sustained value for our shareholders.


Outlook
Global growth looks set to continue through 2007. We do not expect interest rates to increase substantially before the end of the year. We expect a stable US dollar against major currencies.

Yours sincerely

   
Walter B. Kielholz Oswald J. Grübel
Chairman of the Board of Directors Chief Executive Officer
   
May 2006  



Investment Banking


Summary
The Investment Banking segment's record first-quarter 2006 result reflects a strong level of client activity in a favorable market environment, as well as continued progress in the implementation of the strategy to deliver a more focused franchise.

Investment Banking reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,564 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 68% compared to the first quarter of 2005.

Net revenues reached a record level of CHF 5,757 million, up 44% from the first quarter of 2005. This increase reflects a 72% rise in underwriting revenues, a 48% rise in advisory and other fees and a 52% rise in trading revenues.

Total operating expenses were up 38% versus the first quarter of 2005. Compensation and benefits increased 44%, due primarily to higher compensation accruals in line with improved results. The compensation/revenue ratio was 53.5% in the first quarter of 2006, down from 55.5% for the full-year 2005. This improvement reflects the segment's commitment to reducing its cost/income ratio over time.

The pre-tax return on average economic risk capital – the measure of risk and capital performance being disclosed with effect from the first quarter of 2006 – was 42.0% in the first quarter of 2006, compared to 35.8% in the first quarter of 2005.

Key information
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20061Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net revenues5,7573,99444
of which underwriting revenues70541072
of which advisory and other fees33322548
of which total trading revenues4,8443,18252
Provision for credit losses(55)(19)189
Total operating expenses4,2483,08138
Income from continuing operations before taxes1,56493268
Pre-tax income margin27.2%23.3%
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital42.0%35.8%
















Private Banking


Summary
The Private Banking segment reported a 34% increase in income from continuing operations before taxes to CHF 1,308 million in the first quarter of 2006, driven primarily by an increase in the Wealth Management business.

The segment’s excellent first-quarter results reflect a 22% improvement in net revenues compared to the first quarter of 2005, driven primarily by higher commissions and fees. This growth reflects considerably higher assets under management, higher brokerage volumes and increased product issuing fees.

Private Banking’s total operating expenses increased 14% compared to the first quarter of 2005, driven mainly by higher performance-related compensation accruals in line with the strong quarterly performance and higher personnel expenses related to ongoing strategic growth in the Wealth Management business, including front office recruiting. The increase in expenses also reflects costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs and higher commission expenses.

Private Banking continued to benefit from the favorable credit environment in the first quarter of 2006 and recorded net releases of provisions for credit losses of CHF 8 million.

Wealth Management reported first-quarter 2006 net new assets of CHF 14.5 billion, representing an annualized growth rate of 8.4% and a rolling four-quarter average of 7.8%. Asset generation in this business was driven in particular by strong inflows from Switzerland, Europe and the Americas.

The pre-tax return on average economic risk capital for the Corporate & Retail Banking business was 48.4% for the first quarter of 2006, up 6.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2005.

Key information
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20061Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net revenues3,1102,53922
Provision for credit losses(8)(16)(50)
Total operating expenses1,8101,58114
Income from continuing operations before taxes1,30897434
of which Wealth Management96364350
of which Corporate & Retail Banking3453314
Pre-tax income margin42.1%38.4%
Net new assets, in CHF bn14.814.1
Assets under managment, in CHF bn882.7837.61)5.4
1) As of December 31, 2005.
















Asset Management


Summary
Asset Management’s income from continuing operations before taxes was CHF 234 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 13% compared to the first quarter of 2005. The segment’s first-quarter 2006 net revenues were CHF 756 million, up 23% from the first quarter of 2005. Asset management revenues, which consist primarily of fees from asset management and fund administration services provided to clients, increased 5% compared to the first quarter of 2005, driven mainly by higher assets under management, which increased by 29%. Asset management revenues were negatively impacted by lower trading revenues as a result of changes in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Private equity commissions and fees, which include private equity fund management fees, were stable compared to the first quarter of 2005. Private equity gains, which include gains on investments and performance-related carried interest and are cyclical in nature, totaled CHF 206 million, an increase of 142% from the first quarter of 2005.

Total operating expenses increased 28% compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting higher performance-related compensation, higher commission expenses, costs associated with the realignment of the Asset Management business and costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs.

Assets under management increased from CHF 589.4 billion as of December 31, 2005, to CHF 619.6 billion as of March 31, 2006, reflecting market and foreign exchange-related movements of CHF 13.2 billion and CHF 17.0 billion of net new assets. These inflows were driven mainly by money market products, fixed income, multi-asset class solution products and alternative investments that originated primarily from the US and Europe.

Key information
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20061Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net revenues75661423
of which asset management revenues4944725
of which private equity commissions and fees5657(2)
of which private equity gains20685142
Total operating expenses52040628
Income from continuing operations before taxes23420813
Pre-tax income margin31.0%33.9%
Net new assets, in CHF bn17.03.9
Assets under management, in CHF bn619.6589.41)5.1
1) As of December 31, 2005.
















Winterthur


Summary
Winterthur recorded income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 505 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 21% versus the first quarter of 2005, reflecting continued operating improvements.

Total business volume in the first quarter of 2006 rose 11%, driven mainly by an 18% increase in total business volume in the Life & Pensions business versus the first quarter of 2005. This reflects strong growth in traditional business as well as in investment-type products.

Total operating expenses decreased by 3% in the first quarter of 2006 compared to the same period of 2005. Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses decreased 7%, while administration expenses rose 2%. The overall reduction in expenses reflects strict cost management, with efficiency improvements in mature markets offsetting higher costs in growth markets.

The expense ratio for the Life & Pensions business was 4.2% in the first quarter of 2006, an improvement of 1.6 percentage points compared to 5.8% in the first quarter of 2005, as total business volume grew and expenses decreased.

In the Non-Life business, the combined ratio improved by 3.2 percentage points to 93.5%, due to generally favorable claims development.

Key information
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20061Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Total business volume12,73711,45011
Gross premiums written10,6579,9557
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses9,3597,98217
Total operating expenses 1,0511,085(3)
Income from continuing operations before taxes50541821
Net income35725142
Return on equity15.0%12.0%
Life & Pensions – expense ratio4.2%5.8%
Non-Life – combined ratio93.5%96.7%





Consolidated statements of income (unaudited)

in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Interest and dividend income12,55511,5608,808943
Interest expense(9,685)(9,132)(5,760)668
Net interest income2,8702,4283,04818(6)
Commissions and fees4,2714,0963,237432
Trading revenues 4,3111,8141,828138136
Realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net35826142137(15)
Insurance net premiums earned8,2044,4787,596838
Other revenues1,7651,06176766130
Total noninterest revenues18,90911,71013,8496137
Net revenues21,77914,13816,8975429
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends9,3724,7867,9849617
Provision for credit losses(60)(27)(36)12267
Total benefits, claims and credit losses9,3124,7597,9489617
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses9989791,0292(3)
Banking compensation and benefits4,4723,9823,2961236
Other expenses2,2112,7291,791(19)23
Restructuring charges53067
Total operating expenses7,6867,6936,116026
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes4,7811,6862,83318469
Income tax expense8608562737
Minority interests1,316511301158337
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes2,6051,0901,90513937
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax2313(9)77
Extraordinary items, net of tax(24)00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0014
Net income2,6041,1031,91013636



 1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Basic earnings per share, in CHF  
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2.310.971.64
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0.020.01(0.01)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(0.02)0.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.000.01
Net income available for common shares2.310.981.64
   
Diluted earnings per share, in CHF  
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2.210.941.63
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0.020.01(0.01)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(0.02)0.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.000.01
Net income available for common shares2.210.951.63





Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)

in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Assets   
Cash and due from banks34,78927,57726
Interest-bearing deposits with banks6,7226,1439
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions344,475352,281(2)
Securities received as collateral30,37723,95027
Trading assets (of which CHF 153,512 m and CHF 151,793 m encumbered)460,847435,2506
Investment securities (of which CHF 2,371 m and CHF 2,456 m encumbered)120,931121,565(1)
Other investments28,47420,73637
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of CHF 2,054 m and CHF 2,241 m215,496205,6715
Premises and equipment7,4307,4270
Goodwill12,83012,932(1)
Other intangible assets3,4193,09111
Assets held for separate accounts13,54411,87514
Other assets (of which CHF 29,418 m and CHF 4,860 m encumbered)154,287110,55440
Total assets1,433,6211,339,0527
    
Liabilities and shareholders' equity   
Deposits383,361364,2385
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions302,780309,803(2)
Obligation to return securities received as collateral30,37723,95027
Trading liabilities219,523194,22513
Short-term borrowings (of which CHF 2,078 m reported at fair value as of March 31, 2006)20,98119,4728
Provisions from the insurance business155,713148,4145
Long-term debt (of which CHF 40,461 m reported at fair value as of March 31, 2006)141,509132,9756
Liabilities held for separate accounts13,54411,87514
Other liabilities107,13384,13527
Minority interests16,0707,847105
Total liabilities1,390,9911,296,9347
Common shares6246240
Additional paid-in capital24,71624,6390
Retained earnings27,24824,58411
Treasury shares, at cost(7,349)(5,823)26
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)(2,609)(1,906)37
Total shareholders' equity42,63042,1181
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity1,433,6211,339,0527



For further information, please refer to our Quarterly Report 2006/Q1, which is available at: www.credit-suisse.com/results


Additional information
For additional information on Credit Suisse Group’s first-quarter results, please refer to the Group’s Quarterly Report 2006/Q1, as well as the Group’s slide presentation for analysts and the press, which are available on the Internet at: www.credit-suisse.com/results.

The Quarterly Report can be ordered at:

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Cover photograph taken by John Wildgoose Mauriz Lang and Andreas Nedoma, Advisory & Fulfillment, Private Banking, Zürich

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 implement procedures properly; (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 brand; (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 acquired businesses successfully, and divestitures, including the ability to sell non-core assets; (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 2006/Q1






Credit Suisse Group financial highlights 
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Consolidated statements of income     
Net revenues21,77914,13816,8975429
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes4,7811,6862,83318469
Net income2,6041,1031,91013636
Return on equity     
Return on equity – Group24.4%11.2%20.6%
Return on equity – Banking27.4%10.8%22.9%
Return on equity – Insurance15.0%11.4%12.0%
Earnings per share     
Basic earnings per share, in CHF2.310.981.64
Diluted earnings per share, in CHF2.210.951.63
Cost/income ratio – Banking68.4%78.9%70.9%
Net new assets, in CHF bn31.17.815.4



in CHF m, except where indicated31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Assets under management, in CHF bn1,553.61,484.34.7
Consolidated balance sheets   
Total assets1,433,6211,339,0527
Shareholders' equity42,63042,1181
Consolidated BIS capital data   
Risk-weighted assets248,116232,8917
Tier 1 ratio10.8%11.3%
Total capital ratio13.5%13.7%
Number of employees   
Switzerland – Banking20,02620,194(1)
Switzerland – Insurance5,8785,928(1)
Outside Switzerland – Banking23,62124,370(3)
Outside Switzerland – Insurance12,99413,0310
Number of employees (full-time equivalents)62,51963,523(2)
Stock market data  
Share price per registered share, in CHF73.1567.009
High (closing price) year-to-date, in CHF78.4568.5015
Low (closing price) year-to-date, in CHF68.2546.8546
Share price per American Depositary Share, in USD55.8650.9510
Market capitalization, in CHF m80,90075,3997
Market capitalization, in USD m61,77857,3378
Book value per share, in CHF38.5537.433
Share information  
Shares issued 1,247,752,1661,247,752,1660
Treasury shares(141,809,733)(122,391,983)16
Shares outstanding1,105,942,4331,125,360,183(2)



Financial calendar 
  
Second quarter results 2006Wednesday, August 2, 2006
Third quarter results 2006Thursday, November 2, 2006



Cover: Mauriz Lang and Andreas Nedoma, Advisory & Fulfillment, Private Banking, Zürich Photographer: John Wildgoose



Contents




Credit Suisse Group
Contents
Enquiries
Message from the Chief Executive Officer
Dear shareholders, clients and colleagues
Outlook
Credit Suisse Group
Summary of segment results
Banking
Investment Banking
Private Banking
Asset Management
Insurance
Winterthur
Credit Suisse Group consolidated results
Net revenues
Total benefits, claims and credit losses
Total operating expenses
Income tax expense
Minority interests
Discontinued operations
Factors affecting results of operations
Credit Suisse Group structure
Investment Banking
Private Banking
Wealth Management
Corporate & Retail Banking
Asset Management
Winterthur
Life & Pensions
Non-Life
Other Activities
Investment results
Assets under management
Assets under management
Net new assets
Client assets
Capital
Credit Suisse Group
Credit Suisse
Risk management
Economic Risk Capital trends
Trading risks
Loan exposure
Condensed consolidated financial statements
Consolidated statements of income (unaudited)
Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)
Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity (unaudited)
Comprehensive income (unaudited)
Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)
Consolidated statements of cash flows – continued (unaudited)
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited
Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation
New accounting pronouncements
EITF 04-5, FSP SOP 78-9-1 and EITF 96-16
SFAS 123R
SFAS 154
SFAS 155
SFAS 156
FSP FTB 85-4-1
Standards to be adopted in future periods
SOP 05-1
FSP FIN 46(R)-6
Segment reporting
Interest and dividend income and interest expense
Trading activities
Commissions and fees
Loans
Life settlement contracts
Restructuring liabilities
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Earnings per share
Pension
Guarantees and commitments
Guarantees
Disposal-related contingencies and other indemnifications
Disposal-related contingencies
Other indemnifications
Other commitments
Variable interest entities
Collateralized debt obligations
Commercial paper conduits
Financial intermediation
Litigation
Subsequent events
Information for investors
Foreign currency translation rates
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking information



Enquiries
Credit Suisse Group Investor Relations Ian Roundell, Tel. +41 44 333 1748 Marc Buchheister, Tel. +41 44 333 3169 Manuela Luzio, Tel. +41 44 332 6098 Fax +41 44 333 2587

Credit Suisse Group Media Relations Charles Naylor, Andrés Luther Tel. +41 844 33 8844 Fax +41 44 333 8877





Oswald J. Grübel

Chief Executive Officer

Credit Suisse Group




Message from the Chief Executive Officer


Dear shareholders, clients and colleagues
The first quarter of 2006 provided an excellent environment in which to start operating as an integrated global bank. Positive market sentiment translated into strong client activity across our Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management segments, and we were well positioned to benefit from favorable trading conditions.

Credit Suisse Group delivered record net income of CHF 2.6 billion in the first quarter, up 36% from the same period of last year. The Group’s return on equity was 24.4%, with a return on equity of 27.4% in the banking business and 15.0% in the insurance business.

We realigned our reporting structure following the launch of the integrated global bank on January 1, 2006. Our banking business now comprises three segments: Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management. We are presenting our results according to this new structure for the first time.

In the first quarter we achieved strong growth in terms of both net revenues and net income. To ensure we can sustain this progress, we will focus on the development of our integrated business model, which places our clients at the center of all that we do and enables us to capitalize on our integrated global platform. Our plan is to grow our revenues both by creating synergies between our banking businesses and by expanding our global presence. In addition, we have identified opportunities to improve our productivity and implement a more efficient cost structure.

Investment Banking achieved a record result. This performance reflected a high level of client activity in a favorable market environment. Net revenues grew by 44% and income from continuing operations before taxes increased 68% to CHF 1.6 billion compared to the first quarter of 2005. We saw a strong performance in our emerging markets businesses, particularly in Asia and Latin America. While our focus on clients translated into sound revenue growth, we still see further potential to improve our productivity, increase revenues and reduce expenses. Our strategy is geared towards achieving global growth by further expanding our geographic footprint with a focus on key client segments.

Private Banking produced an excellent result in the first quarter with income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1.3 billion, as we benefited from very strong client activity and market momentum. Net revenues grew by 22% compared to the first quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting a significant increase in commissions and fees. Private Banking continued to invest in its international expansion with a particular focus on the dynamic markets in Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, which are experiencing high levels of wealth creation. International growth in Private Banking is of central importance to the overall strategy of Credit Suisse. Private Banking recorded CHF 14.8 billion of net new assets in the first quarter. This strong asset generation was mainly driven by inflows from Switzerland, Europe and the Americas, representing an annualized growth rate of 7.1%.

Asset Management brings together our Group-wide expertise in traditional and alternative asset management. The business includes equity and fixed-income products as well as multi-asset class solution products that provide a range of balanced portfolio investments and services to institutional and private clients. In addition, Asset Management includes private equity, hedge funds, real estate, indexed products and funds of funds. With alternative assets under management of CHF 124.3 billion as of March 31, 2006, we are a global leader in these types of products. During the first quarter of 2006, Asset Management recorded income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 234 million, representing an increase of 13% from the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues grew by 23%, driven primarily by stronger asset management revenues and higher private equity gains. <\!s >Net new asset inflows totaled CHF 17.0 billion in the first quarter.

Winterthur, our insurance segment, confirmed the strength of its underlying business, delivering further operational improvements and recording double-digit growth in total business volume, while reducing total operating expenses. Its income from continuing operations before taxes totaled CHF 505 million, up 21% from the same period of last year. Gross premiums written improved 7% to CHF 10,657 million and total business volume rose 11%, driven mainly by the strong development in the Life & Pensions business, which reported an 18% increase in total business volume versus the first quarter of 2005. In the Life & Pensions business, the expense ratio improved by 1.6 percentage points to 4.2%. In the Non-Life business, the combined ratio improved by 3.2 percentage points to 93.5%.

I am very pleased with our performance in the first three months of 2006. However, Credit Suisse is capable of delivering more. In addition to focusing on the needs of our clients, we will exploit revenue synergies, improve productivity and concentrate on cost efficiency in order to deliver sustained profitable growth. Through these targeted efforts, we will continue to build a bank that is committed to providing our clients with the best products and advice and to creating value for our shareholders.


Outlook
Global growth looks set to continue through 2007. We do not expect interest rates to increase substantially before the end of the year. We expect a stable US dollar against major currencies.

Yours sincerely

Oswald J. Grübel May 2006




Credit Suisse Group

Credit Suisse Group recorded net income of CHF 2,604 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 694 million, or 36%, from net income of CHF 1,910 million in the first quarter of 2005. All segments reported an improvement in income from continuing operations before taxes compared to the first quarter of 2005, driven largely by positive market conditions, strong trading volume and a continued favorable credit environment.




Summary of segment results


Banking

Investment Banking
Investment Banking reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,564 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 632 million, or 68%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues increased 44%, with all key business areas reporting stronger revenues as a result of positive market conditions and continued progress in delivering a more focused franchise. Total operating expenses increased 38%, largely reflecting higher performance-related compensation in line with the improved results.

Investment Banking reported pre-tax income margin of 27.2% compared to 23.3% in the first quarter of 2005, and 7.7% in the fourth quarter of 2005. The compensation/revenue ratio was 53.5% in the first quarter of 2006, a decline from the full-year 2005 level of 55.5%.


Private Banking
Private Banking reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,308 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 334 million, or 34%, compared to CHF 974 million in the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues increased 22% from the first quarter of 2005 to CHF 3,110 million mainly driven by commissions and fees, which benefited from a high level of brokerage and product-issuing fees, supported by strong client activity.

Operating expenses increased 14% from the first quarter of 2005, primarily as a result of higher performance-related compensation, commission expense and international growth initiatives in the Wealth Management business.

Private Banking’s cost/income ratio declined to 58.2% in the first quarter of 2006, compared to 62.3% in the first quarter of 2005, as revenue growth exceeded the increase in expenses. Pre-tax income margin improved to 42.1% in the first quarter of 2006 compared to 38.4% in the first quarter of 2005.

Net new assets amounted to CHF 14.8 billion compared to CHF 14.1 billion in the first quarter of 2005.


Asset Management
Asset Management reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 234 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 26 million, or 13%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. The increase of 23% in net revenues compared to the first quarter of 2005 reflected increases in asset management revenues and higher private equity gains.

Operating expenses increased 28% compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting higher performance-related compensation and other expenses. Pre-tax income margin was 31.0% in the first quarter of 2006 compared to 33.9% in the first quarter of 2005. Assets under management increased to CHF 619.6 billion as of March 31, 2006 from CHF 589.4 billion as of December 31, 2005, reflecting CHF 17.0 billion in net new assets and CHF 13.2 billion in market and foreign exchange-related movements.


Insurance

Winterthur
Winterthur continued to improve its performance, reporting income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 505 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of 21% compared to the first quarter of 2005. This growth was the result of stronger operating results in both the Life & Pensions and Non-Life businesses.

Gross premiums written increased 7% and total business volume rose 11% over the first quarter of 2005, primarily as a result of growth in life premiums. The expense ratio for the Life & Pensions business declined to 4.2% in the first quarter of 2006 from 5.8% in the first quarter of 2005 as a result of decreased expenses and increased business volume. The combined ratio for the Non-Life business improved to 93.5%, compared to 96.7% in the first quarter of 2005, due to favorable claims development.

The following tables set forth an overview of segment results:
1Q2006, in CHF mInvestment BankingPrivate BankingAsset ManagementTotal BankingWinterthurCorporate Center1)Credit Suisse Group
Net revenues5,7573,1107569,62310,9151,24121,779
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends9,358149,372
Provision for credit losses(55)(8)2(61)10(60)
Total benefits, claims and credit losses(55)(8)2(61)9,359149,312
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses9980998
Banking compensation and benefits3,0801,0712614,412604,472
Other expenses1,1687392592,16648(3)2,211
Restructuring charges0000505
Total operating expenses4,2481,8105206,5781,051577,686
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes1,5641,3082343,1065051,1702)4,781



1Q2005, in CHF mInvestment BankingPrivate BankingAsset ManagementTotal BankingWinterthurCorporate Center1)Credit Suisse Group
Net revenues3,9942,5396147,1479,48526516,897
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends7,98407,984
Provision for credit losses(19)(16)0(35)(2)1(36)
Total benefits, claims and credit losses(19)(16)0(35)7,98217,948
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses1,02631,029
Banking compensation and benefits2,1359062253,266303,296
Other expenses9466751811,80258(69)1,791
Restructuring charges00001(1)0
Total operating expenses3,0811,5814065,0681,085(37)6,116
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes9329742082,1144183013)2,833
1) Includes consolidation eliminations, revenues and expenses from certain parent company investments and certain other revenues and expenses not allocated to the segments.
2) Includes minority interest income of CHF 1,275 million from the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such income.
3) Includes minority interest income of CHF 272 million from the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such income.



The following table presents the Group's condensed consolidated statement of income:
Credit Suisse Group
in CHF m1Q20061Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net revenues21,77916,89729
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends9,3727,98417
Provision for credit losses(60)(36)67
Total benefits, claims and credit losses9,3127,94817
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses9981,029(3)
Banking compensation and benefits4,4723,29636
Other expenses2,2111,79123
Restructuring charges50
Total operating expenses7,6866,11626
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes4,7812,83369
Income tax expense/(benefit)86062737
Minority interests1,316301337
Income from continuing operations2,6051,90537
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax23(9)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(24)0
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax014
Net income2,6041,91036





Credit Suisse Group consolidated results

Credit Suisse Group recorded net income of CHF 2,604 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 694 million, or 36%, from net income of CHF 1,910 million in the first quarter of 2005. Basic earnings per share increased 41% to CHF 2.31 compared to the first quarter of 2005. The return on equity in the first quarter of 2006 was 24.4% compared to 20.6% in the first quarter of 2005.


Net revenues
The Group reported net revenues of CHF 21,779 million, an increase of CHF 4,882 million, or 29%, compared to the first quarter of 2005.

Net interest income was CHF 2,870 million in the first quarter of 2006, a decrease of CHF 178 million, or 6%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. This was driven largely by a decrease in Investment Banking of CHF 268 million, or 26%, due mainly to higher interest rates on deposits and long-term debt, which was partially offset by increased interest and dividend income in other segments as a result of the improved market environment.

Commissions and fees increased CHF 1,034 million, or 32%, reflecting significant increases in both underwriting and advisory and other fees in Investment Banking due to increased market activity. In addition, Private Banking reported an increase in commission and fees due to increased client activity and higher assets under management.

Trading revenues increased CHF 2,483 million, or 136%, to CHF 4,311 million, reflecting significant increases in both fixed income and equity trading revenues in Investment Banking. In addition, trading revenues in Winterthur were higher primarily due to market appreciation on assets backing unit-linked policies, which was credited to policyholder accounts.

Net realized gains/(losses) from investment securities decreased CHF 63 million, or 15%, to CHF 358 million as a result of lower realized gains at Winterthur.

Insurance net premiums earned increased CHF 608 million, or 8%, to CHF 8,204 million, compared to the first quarter of 2005, due primarily to the growth in the group life business in Switzerland.

Other revenues were CHF 1,765 million in the first quarter of 2006 compared to CHF 767 million in the first quarter of 2005. Other revenues in the first quarter of 2006 included CHF 1,284 million of minority interest revenues from consolidated private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such revenues.


Total benefits, claims and credit losses
The Group reported a net release in provisions for credit losses of CHF 60 million in the first quarter of 2006 compared to a net release of CHF 36 million in the first quarter of 2005. This was largely due to a net release of CHF 55 million in Investment Banking, reflecting the continued favorable credit environment.

Compared to the first quarter of 2005, policyholder benefits, claims and dividends increased CHF 1,388 million, or 17%, to CHF 9,372 million. Investment income on unit-linked policies credited to policyholders’ accounts increased CHF 731 million. Higher traditional premium income resulted in an increase in provisions for policyholder benefits of CHF 506 million. An increase in dividends to policyholders of CHF 151 million, or 33%, was mainly driven by the improved results in the group life business in Switzerland.


Total operating expenses
The Group reported total operating expenses of CHF 7,686 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 1,570 million, or 26%, compared to the first quarter of 2005.

Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses were CHF 998 million, a decrease of CHF 31 million, or 3%, compared to the first quarter 2005, primarily reflecting lower amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) and present value of future profits (PVFP).

Banking compensation and benefits increased CHF 1,176 million, or 36%, to CHF 4,472 million, primarily attributable to higher performance-related compensation, mainly in the Investment Banking and Private Banking segments, in line with the stronger results. For further details on share-based compensation expense, see “Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited – New accounting pronouncements.”

Other expenses amounted to CHF 2,211 million, an increase of CHF 420 million, or 23%, as a result of higher commission expenses due to higher activity levels, and costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, other expenses decreased CHF 518 million, or 19%. Other expenses in the fourth quarter of 2005 reflected integration costs associated with the Group’s organizational realignment.


Income tax expense
The Group recorded income tax expense of CHF 860 million compared to CHF 627 million in the first quarter of 2005, an increase of CHF 233 million, or 37%, reflecting the Group’s improved results.

The Group tax expense is not impacted by minority interest revenues and expenses from consolidated private equity and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such revenues and expenses. The amount of non-taxable income relating to these entities varies from one period to the next and in the first quarter of 2006 amounted to CHF 1,275 million. The Group’s effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2006 was 18.0%. Excluding the effect of non-taxable income from these investments, the Group’s effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2006 was 24.5%. The Group’s effective tax rate in the first quarter of 2005 was 22.1% and 24.5% excluding the effect of non-taxable income of CHF 272 million.


Minority interests
Credit Suisse Group’s net revenues and operating expenses reflect the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such revenues and expenses. The consolidation of these entities does not affect net income as the amounts recorded in net revenues and expenses are offset by corresponding amounts reported as minority interests. This minority interest income, which amounted to CHF 1,275 million in the first quarter of 2006, is reported in the Corporate Center.

Minority interests were CHF 1,316 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 1,015 million compared to the first quarter of 2005. This increase was primarily due to revenues from certain private equity funds and other entities that were consolidated for the first time during the first quarter of 2006. For further details see “Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited – New accounting pronouncements.”


Discontinued operations
Income from discontinued operations of CHF 23 million was reported in the first quarter of 2006, resulting mainly from the sale of Winterthur’s Canadian subsidiary, Citadel General Assurance Company. In March 2006, Winterthur announced the sale of part of its Swiss health care business to Sanitas, subject to regulatory approval, and this business is included in discontinued operations.



Factors affecting results of operations

The market environment in the first quarter of 2006 was highly favorable, with improved conditions compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Global equity markets had a strong quarter amid general investor optimism, despite persistently high energy prices and campaigns to raise interest rates by the central banks of the three largest economies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from its drop at the end of 2005, breaking a three-year streak of first-quarter declines. The S&P also performed well, while the NASDAQ composite index had its best first quarter since 2000.

European stocks maintained their strong run from 2005 into the quarter, helped by the strengthening Euro and increased merger activity. The Swiss Market Index increased 6% during the quarter. Most Asian markets kept up last year’s robust pace, though stocks in Japan declined in the beginning of the year but rebounded toward the end of the quarter.

The US economy did not show any evident signs of slowing, with healthy employment expansion and other economic data indicating continued strength. The US Federal Reserve continued to raise short-term interest rates at a measured pace. Both the Swiss National Bank and the European Central Bank also raised rates in the quarter. The Bank of Japan indicated its intention to increase rates for the first time in five years, creating investor anxiety over the potential ripple effects that stricter monetary policy could have on global markets.

Favorable trading conditions were observed in the quarter with a substantial increase in new issue activity, as well as positive trends in the commodities markets.

Industry-wide volume of announced mergers and acquisitions was higher than the first quarter of 2005, with financial sponsors continuing to play a major role. The volume of announced mergers and acquisitions was nearly triple the quarterly totals reached in 2002, when a cautious business climate brought deal-making to a halt. Europe, which typically trails the US in announced mergers and acquisitions dollar volumes, accounted for 40% of total quarterly volumes, almost double the European deal level in the same period of 2005.

Equity underwriting continued to be strong, with an increase in industry-wide equity capital markets activity compared to the first quarter of 2005 largely driven by financial sponsors and the technology sector. Global initial public offering underwriting volumes marked the best first quarter since 2000 and were generally driven by non-US issuers.

Industry-wide volumes for debt issuance increased compared to the first quarter of 2005 and to the prior quarter. Global investment grade debt underwriting reached record volumes in the quarter, while high-yield debt underwriting recovered from relatively low volumes in the previous three quarters, benefiting from strong global mergers and acquisitions activity.



















Credit Suisse Group structure

Effective January 1, 2006, Credit Suisse Group aligned its organizational structure to its new strategic orientation, which is to focus on banking and to hold its insurance business as a financial investment. As a result of this realignment, the Group’s banking business consists of three lines of business: Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management. The newly integrated global bank was launched on January 1, 2006 and operates under a single Credit Suisse brand.

As an integrated bank, Credit Suisse is committed to delivering its combined experience and expertise to clients by drawing on its tradition of innovation across businesses and regions. With global segments dedicated to investment banking, private banking and asset management, Credit Suisse can now provide more comprehensive solutions for its clients, create synergies for revenue growth, increase efficiencies and grow shareholder value. A new regional structure will enable Credit Suisse to better leverage its resources and to develop cross-segmental strategies that span the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Switzerland.

The Group’s segments are managed and reported on a pre-tax basis. Minority interest-related revenues and expenses resulting from the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such revenues and expenses are reported in the Corporate Center. Net income is unaffected by the consolidation of these entities due to offsetting minority interests.

Prior period results presented in this Quarterly Report have been revised to reflect the operational and management structure in place during 2006.








Investment Banking

Investment Banking provides financial advisory, lending and capital raising services and sales and trading to institutional, corporate and government clients worldwide.


Investment Banking reported record income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,564 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 632 million, or 68%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues were at a record level of CHF 5,757 million, up 44% compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting higher revenues in all key business areas. Total operating expenses increased 38% compared to the first quarter of 2005, driven primarily by increased compensation accruals in line with improved results. The strengthening of the average rate of the US dollar against the Swiss franc by 11% from the first quarter of 2005 favorably impacted revenues and adversely affected expenses. These strong first quarter results reflect a highly favorable market environment as well as continued progress toward the Investment Banking strategy to deliver a more focused franchise.

Pre-tax income margin for the first quarter of 2006 increased to 27.2% from 23.3% in the first quarter of 2005 and 7.7% in the fourth quarter of 2005. Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital (ERC) was 42.0% compared to 35.8% in the first quarter of 2005 and 10.3% in the fourth quarter of 2005.

Net revenues were CHF 5,757 million in the first quarter of 2006, up CHF 1,763 million, or 44%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting a 63% increase in investment banking revenues and a 52% increase in trading revenues. These results reflected the improving franchise and a favorable market environment during the quarter. Net revenues increased 54% from the fourth quarter of 2005, due primarily to significant increases in trading revenues.

Provision for credit losses amounted to a release of CHF 55 million in the first quarter of 2006, reflecting the continued favorable credit environment for lenders. This compares to a credit release of CHF 19 million in the first quarter of 2005. Compared to December 31, 2005, total impaired loans increased CHF 69 million to CHF 581 million but remained stable as a percentage of total loans, and valuation allowances as a percentage of total impaired loans decreased 14.7 percentage points to 76.1% as of March 31, 2006.

Total operating expenses were CHF 4,248 million in the first quarter of 2006, up CHF 1,167 million, or 38%, versus the first quarter of 2005. Compensation and benefits increased CHF 945 million, or 44%, due primarily to increased compensation accruals in line with improved results. Consistent with its commitment to improve the cost/income ratio over time, Investment Banking had a compensation/revenue ratio of 53.5% in the first quarter of 2006, a decline from the full-year 2005 level of 55.5%. For information on share-based compensation expense, see “Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited – New accounting pronouncements.” Other expenses increased CHF 222 million, or 23%, from the first quarter of 2005, reflecting higher professional fees and costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs. Total operating expenses increased 23% compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, due primarily to higher compensation accruals. This was offset in part by a CHF 158 million reduction in other expenses compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. The cost/income ratio declined to 73.8% in the first quarter of 2006 from 77.1% in the first quarter of 2005 and 92.7% in the fourth quarter of 2005. Improved productivity and the achievement of sustainable, long-term cost/income ratio reductions remain a priority for Investment Banking.

The following table presents the results of the Investment Banking segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net interest income7484211,01678(26)
Commissions and fees1,9421,9841,327(2)46
Trading revenues and realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net2,9431,2031,48414598
Other revenues124127167(2)(26)
Total noninterest revenues5,0093,3142,9785168
Net revenues5,7573,7353,9945444
Provision for credit losses(55)(13)(19)323189
Compensation and benefits3,0802,1362,1354444
Other expenses1,1681,326946(12)23
Total operating expenses4,2483,4623,0812338
Income from continuing operations before taxes1,56428693244768



Total investment banking revenues include debt underwriting, equity underwriting and advisory and other fees. In the first quarter of 2006, investment banking revenues totaled CHF 1,038 million, up CHF 403 million, or 63%, versus the first quarter of 2005, reflecting significant increases in both underwriting and advisory and other fees. In line with its strategy, Investment Banking continued to build on its industry-leading platform in the emerging markets. Among the many awards received in the quarter, Credit Suisse was named “Best Investment Bank in Latin America” by Latin Finance and was recognized for its leadership last year across investment banking products, particularly in the competitive equity underwriting market. This award provided further confirmation of Credit Suisse’s momentum in the region and commitment to providing best-in-class products throughout the emerging markets and globally.

Debt underwriting revenues in the first quarter of 2006 were CHF 456 million, up CHF 185 million, or 68%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. These results reflect higher revenues in leveraged finance, asset-backed securities and investment grade capital markets, with global industry-wide investment grade debt underwriting reaching record volumes and high-yield debt underwriting recovering from lower volumes in the three previous quarters, benefiting from strong global mergers and acquisitions activity. For the first quarter of 2006, Credit Suisse ranked third in global high-yield securities new issuance volumes. The high-yield market continued to be very competitive among the top firms. The overall leveraged finance franchise remained strong and corporate issuance continued the trend seen in 2005 with the shift from high-yield securities to the syndicated loan market. Investment Banking continued to focus on profitability rather than league table rankings in the investment grade capital markets business, consistent with its strategy to focus on high-margin products.

Equity underwriting revenues in the first quarter of 2006 were CHF 249 million, up CHF 110 million, or 79%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting higher industry-wide equity issuance activity, including higher convertible securities activity, and improved market share. Equity underwriting revenues decreased 27% compared to the strong fourth quarter of 2005, due primarily to lower global industry-wide equity issuances. Credit Suisse ranked third for the first quarter of 2006 in global initial public offering market share. Credit Suisse participated in a number of key equity transactions in the quarter across a broad range of industries and geographies, including a convertible bond issue for Bayer AG and initial public offerings for QinetiQ Group plc (privatization of a UK provider of defense technology and security solutions) and Partners Group (one of the largest independent global alternative asset managers). In addition, Credit Suisse was the sole global coordinator for the privatization of Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico, S.A. de C.V. (a network of 12 national airport assets), Mexico’s largest initial public offering in fifteen years.

The following table presents the revenue details of the Investment Banking segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Debt underwriting4563942711668
Equity underwriting249343139(27)79
Underwriting705737410(4)72
Advisory and other fees333448225(26)48
Total investment banking1,0381,185635(12)63
Fixed income2,7671,5662,1167731
Equity 2,0771,0211,06610395
Total trading 4,8442,5873,1828752
Other (including loan portfolio)(125)(37)177238
Net revenues5,7573,7353,9945444



Advisory and other fees of CHF 333 million in the first quarter of 2006 were up CHF 108 million, or 48%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, which was negatively impacted by lower announced transaction volumes in late 2004 and the timing of fees. Advisory and other fees declined 26% compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, due primarily to lower industry-wide completed mergers and acquisitions activity and lower market share. Credit Suisse ranked eleventh in global announced mergers and acquisitions and fourteenth in global completed mergers and acquisitions for the first quarter of 2006. Notable transactions announced in the first quarter of 2006 included Bayer AG’s acquisition of Schering AG, the sale of Pixar Animation Studios to the Walt Disney Company and the McClatchy Company’s acquisition of Knight-Ridder Inc.

Total trading revenues include results from fixed income and equity sales and trading. Total trading revenues for the first quarter of 2006 were CHF 4,844 million, up CHF 1,662 million, or 52%, versus the first quarter of 2005, due to strength in both fixed income and equity trading revenues and favorable market conditions. Total trading revenues increased 87% compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, reflecting improved results in both equity and fixed income trading.

Investment Banking’s average daily VaR in the first quarter of 2006 was CHF 72 million, up from CHF 67 million in the first quarter of 2005 and up from CHF 71 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Average ERC increased CHF 4.7 billion versus the first quarter of 2005 and CHF 0.8 billion versus the fourth quarter of 2005, in line with the strategy to extend incremental capital to support high-growth and high-margin activities with notable increases in the leveraged finance, structured products and proprietary trading businesses.

Fixed income trading recorded revenues of CHF 2,767 million in the first quarter of 2006. These results were up CHF 651 million, or 31%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting strong results in leveraged finance, fixed income proprietary trading, Latin America trading and global foreign exchange positioning, partially offset by weaker results in other emerging markets trading, asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. Fixed income markets in the first quarter of 2006 were generally favorable, with narrowing credit spreads and a substantial increase in new issue activity. The results in the first quarter of 2005 reflected a CHF 125 million positive adjustment to the valuation of over-the-counter derivatives in connection with enhancements to bring Credit Suisse’s estimates of fair value closer to how the dealer market prices such derivatives. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, fixed income trading revenues increased by 77%, due primarily to higher revenues in leveraged finance, residential mortgage-backed securities, emerging markets trading, global foreign exchange positioning and fixed income proprietary trading, partially offset by weaker results in commercial mortgage-backed securities. Interest rate products performed well despite the flat yield curve. Consistent with the strategy to grow the commodities business, Credit Suisse announced during the quarter a strategic alliance with Glencore International to build a derivatives and structured products trading business in the oil and petroleum products market.

Equity trading revenues increased CHF 1,011 million, or 95%, and CHF 1,056 million, or 103%, to CHF 2,077 million, compared to the first quarter of 2005 and the fourth quarter of 2005, respectively. These significant increases reflected higher revenues across all major business areas amid strong markets. The customer flow businesses in cash and convertibles performed well across all regions. Equity proprietary trading exhibited strong results across most regions and strategies and equity derivatives benefited from increased deal flow and good trading results. Prime services continued to perform well with higher revenues in the quarter. Credit Suisse solidified its position as a Best in Class prime broker in the top tier of the market, according to the 2006 Global Custodian Prime Brokerage survey. In line with furthering Credit Suisse’s leading global emerging markets franchise, Credit Suisse and Standard Bank in South Africa announced a new joint venture known as Credit Suisse Standard Securities to focus on equities research, sales, trading and capital markets transactions in South Africa. The combination of Credit Suisse’s global equity franchise with Standard Bank’s local expertise will provide institutional clients with analysis and access to the South African equity market, which is a significant component of many emerging market indices.

Other (including loan portfolio) recorded a loss of CHF 125 million for the first quarter of 2006 compared to revenues of CHF 177 million in the first quarter of 2005, due primarily to lower gains from private equity-related investments not managed as part of Asset Management and credit default swap losses related to the loan portfolio. Investment Banking selectively hedges the loan book using credit default swaps, which recorded weaker performance as a result of tightening credit spreads.

The following tables present key information of the Investment Banking segment:
1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Cost/income ratio73.8%92.7%77.1%
Pre-tax income margin27.2%7.7%23.3%
Compensation/revenue ratio53.5%57.2%53.5%
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m15,87115,10911,221
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)42.0%10.3%35.8%
Average one-day, 99% VaR, in CHF m727167
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.



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Total loans39,65434,76214
Non-performing loans/total loans0.7%0.4%
Impaired loans/total loans1.5%1.5%






















Private Banking

Private Banking provides comprehensive advice and a broad range of investment products and services tailored to the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals all over the world through its Wealth Management business. In Switzerland, Private Banking provides banking products and services to business and retail clients through its Corporate & Retail Banking business.


Private Banking reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 1,308 million in the first quarter of 2006, up CHF 334 million, or 34%, from the first quarter of 2005. The excellent 2006 first quarter results for Private Banking reflected significant improvement in net revenues, primarily from growth in commissions and fees and strong trading revenues. This is the result of very strong client activity in a favorable market environment. Private Banking successfully developed investment strategies relating to macro-trends in commodities, emerging markets, infrastructure and globalization using its industry-leading financial product and research expertise in these fields.

Private Banking net revenues were CHF 3,110 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 571 million, or 22%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, primarily as a result of significant increases in commissions and fees and trading revenues. Private Banking benefited from very strong client activity and capitalized on market momentum across all of its key business areas. Commissions and fees rose CHF 404 million, or 29%, from the first quarter of 2005, driven by revenues relating to considerably higher assets under management, higher brokerage volumes and increased product issuing fees. Private Banking's trading revenues increased CHF 136 million, or 81%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, as a result of high levels of client foreign exchange activity and gains from changes in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Compared to the first quarter of 2005, net interest income increased CHF 44 million, or 5%, mainly driven by an increase in the liability margin. There was ongoing pressure on the asset margin, reflecting competitive markets. Interest rate-related assets and liabilities volumes rose during the first quarter of 2006, with a strong annualized growth rate of approximately 10% in Swiss residential mortgage volume.

Provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2006 resulted in net releases of CHF 8 million compared to net releases of CHF 16 million in the first quarter of 2005, reflecting the continued favorable credit environment.

Private Banking's total operating expenses amounted to CHF 1,810 million for the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 229 million, or 14%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. The main driver of the increase in expenses was higher compensation and benefits, which increased CHF 165 million, or 18%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. This increase primarily reflected higher performance-related compensation accruals in line with the strong quarterly performance and higher personnel expenses related to ongoing strategic growth in the Wealth Management business. This strategic growth included front office recruiting with a net increase of approximately 200 relationship managers since the beginning of 2005, predominantly outside Switzerland. Other expenses increased CHF 64 million, or 9%, mainly driven by costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs and higher commission expenses related to the increase in commissions and fees.

Private Banking reported pre-tax income margin of 42.1% in the first quarter of 2006, 3.7 percentage points above the first quarter of 2005, with net revenue growth of 22% compared to a 14% increase in total operating expenses.

Assets under management increased from CHF 837.6 billion as of December 31, 2005 to CHF 882.7 billion as of March 31, 2006, reflecting net asset inflows of CHF 14.8 billion as well as market and foreign exchange-related movements of CHF 30.3 billion.

In April 2006, the Group announced the merger of its four independent private banks, Clariden Bank, BGP Banca di Gestione Patrimoniale, Bank Hofmann and Bank Leu as well as the securities dealer, Credit Suisse Fides, subject to regulatory and other approvals. This merger, which is expected to be effective as of the beginning of 2007, will create a single independently-operated bank named Clariden Leu, which will combine existing complementary product ranges to help achieve growth in Switzerland and selected international markets.

The following table presents the results of the Private Banking segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net interest income96692492255
Commissions and fees1,8071,5351,4031829
Trading revenues and realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net3032361672881
Other revenues34214762(28)
Total noninterest revenues2,1441,7921,6172033
Net revenues3,1102,7162,5391522
Provision for credit losses(8)(21)(16)(62)(50)
Compensation and benefits1,0718889062118
Other expenses739823675(10)9
Total operating expenses1,8101,7111,581614
Income from continuing operations before taxes1,3081,0269742734



The following tables present key information of the Private Banking segment:
1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Cost/income ratio58.2%63.0%62.3%
Pre-tax income margin42.1%37.8%38.4%
Net new assets, in CHF bn14.88.914.1
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m4,7784,7434,655
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)111.1%88.2%84.8%
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.



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Assets under management, in CHF bn882.7837.65.4





Wealth Management

Income from continuing operations before taxes for the Wealth Management business was CHF 963 million, an increase of 50% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues totaled CHF 2,227 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 522 million, or 31%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. This increase was mainly due to high brokerage volumes, product sales, foreign exchange transaction activity from clients and revenues related to higher assets under management. Total operating expenses were CHF 1,264 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 205 million, or 19%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. The main drivers of the increase were higher performance-related compensation accruals in line with the strong quarterly performance and higher expenses related to strategic growth initiatives.

Pre-tax income margin was 43.2% in the first quarter of 2006, 5.5 percentage points above the first quarter of 2005. This increase reflected strong net revenue growth of 31% compared to an increase in operating expenses of 19%. For the first quarter of 2006, net new assets were CHF 14.5 billion, an increase of CHF 3.4 billion compared to the first quarter of 2005, representing an annualized growth rate of 8.4% and a rolling four quarter average of 7.8%. Net new assets in this business particularly benefited from strong inflows from Switzerland, Europe and the Americas. Gross margin on assets under management increased 7.4 basis points to 124.6 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2005. The transaction-based margin increased 12.1 basis points, benefiting from very strong client activity. The asset-based margin decreased 4.7 basis points, as average assets under management increased 23%, whereas interest income increased only 11% compared to the first quarter of 2005. In addition, the asset-based margin decreased due to the temporary dilution effect from the strong growth in net new assets in the first quarter of 2006.

The following table presents the results of the Wealth Management business:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net interest income4583964111611
Total noninterest revenues1,7691,4721,2942037
Net revenues2,2271,8681,7051931
Provision for credit losses023
Compensation and benefits7355965892325 
Other expenses529567470(7)13
Total operating expenses1,2641,1631,059919
Income from continuing operations before taxes9637036433750



The following tables present key information of the Wealth Management business:
 1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Cost/income ratio56.8%62.3%62.1%
Pre-tax income margin43.2%37.6%37.7%
Net new assets, in CHF bn14.56.811.1
Net new asset growth (rolling four quarter average)7.8%7.5%5.3%
Net new asset growth8.4%4.0%7.8%
Gross margin on assets under management124.6 bp109.4 bp117.2 bp
of which asset-based73.1 bp70.3 bp77.8 bp
of which transaction-based51.5 bp39.1 bp39.4 bp
Net margin (pre-tax) on assets under management53.9 bp41.2 bp44.2 bp



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Assets under management, in CHF bn733.7693.35.8





Corporate & Retail Banking

Income from continuing operations before taxes for the Corporate & Retail Banking business was CHF 345 million, an increase of 4% compared to the first quarter of 2005. Net revenues totaled CHF 883 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 48 million, or 6%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. This increase mainly resulted from strong commissions and fees and increased trading revenues. Provision for credit losses in the first quarter of 2006 resulted in net releases of CHF 8 million, compared to net releases of CHF 19 million in the first quarter of 2005.

Pre-tax income margin was 39.1% in the first quarter of 2006, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2005. This decrease was attributable to lower releases of credit provisions. The pre-tax return on average economic risk capital for the first quarter of 2006 was 48.4%, an increase of 6.6 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2005. Average economic risk capital in the first quarter of 2006 was CHF 2,858 million, a decrease of 10% compared to the first quarter of 2005, which was primarily a result of the continued improvement in the risk profile of the lending portfolio.

The following table presents the results of the Corporate & Retail Banking business:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net interest income508528512(4)(1)
Total noninterest revenues3753193231816
Net revenues88384783546
Provision for credit losses(8)(23)(19)(65)(58)
Compensation and benefits336291318156 
Other expenses210257205(18)2
Total operating expenses54654852304
Income from continuing operations before taxes34532233174



The following tables present key information of the Corporate & Retail Banking business:
 1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Cost/income ratio61.8%64.7%62.6%
Pre-tax income margin39.1%38.0%39.6%
Net new assets, in CHF bn0.32.13.0
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m2,8583,0413,168
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)48.4%42.4%41.8%
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.      



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Assets under management, in CHF bn149.0144.33.3
Mortgage loans, in CHF bn67.266.31.4
Other loans, in CHF bn31.728.312.0
Non-performing loans/total loans1.6%1.9%(15.8)
Impaired loans/total loans2.2%2.6%(15.4)
Number of branches2152150.0



 












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Asset Management

Asset Management combines the discretionary investment management functions of Credit Suisse and offers products across a broad range of investment classes, from equity, fixed income and multi-asset class products to alternative investments such as real estate, hedge funds, private equity and volatility management. Asset Management manages portfolios, mutual funds and other investment vehicles for government, institutional and private clients. Products are offered through both proprietary and third party distribution channels as well as through other channels within Credit Suisse.


Asset Management’s income from continuing operations before taxes was CHF 234 million in the first <\!s >quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 26 million, or 13%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting a slight increase in commission and fee income and strong private equity gains partly offset by higher total operating expenses.

First quarter 2006 net revenues were CHF 756 million, a 23% increase from the first quarter of 2005. Asset management revenues, which consist primarily of fees from asset management and fund administration services provided to clients, increased CHF 22 million, or 5%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, mainly driven by higher assets under management, which increased 29%, reflecting the inclusion of more than CHF 40 billion in low margin money market products in the fourth quarter of 2005. Asset management revenues were negatively impacted by lower trading revenues as a result of changes in the fair value of interest rate derivatives. Asset management revenues decreased slightly versus the fourth quarter of 2005 also due primarily to lower trading revenues. Private equity commissions and fees, which include private equity fund management fees, were stable compared to the first quarter of 2005.

In the first quarter of 2006, Asset Management recorded private equity gains of CHF 206 million, an increase of CHF 121 million, or 142%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. Private equity gains, which include gains on investments and performance-related carried interest, are cyclical in nature and in 2005 were considered to be at the high-end of the private equity cycle. The first quarter 2006 gains included CHF 85 million arising from the sale of assets in an emerging market investment fund.

The following table presents the results of the Asset Management segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net interest income(19)(22)(13)(14)46
Commissions and fees56153952447
Trading revenues and realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net(11)107
Other revenues22523096(2)134
Total noninterest revenues775779627(1)24
Net revenues756757614023
Provision for credit losses200
Compensation and benefits261252225416
Other expenses 259264181(2)43
of which commission expenses848663(2)33
Total operating expenses520516406128
Income from continuing operations before taxes234241208(3)13



The following table presents the revenue details of the Asset Management segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Asset management revenues494502472(2)5
Private equity commissions and fees56475719(2)
Net revenues before private equity gains55054952904
Private equity gains20620885(1)142
Net revenues756757614023



The following tables present key information of the Asset Management segment:
1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Cost/income ratio68.8%68.2%66.1%
Pre-tax income margin31.0%31.8%33.9%
Net new assets17.0(0.8)3.9
of which private equity2.41.30.1
of which advisory assets1.03.21.1
Gross margin on assets under management49.8 bp54.0 bp52.1 bp
Net margin (pre-tax) on assets under management15.4 bp17.2 bp17.6 bp
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m1,3451,311939
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)77.7%82.1%97.1%
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.



in CHF bn31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Assets under management619.6589.45.1
Private equity investments2.01.442.9



Total operating expenses were CHF 520 million, an increase of CHF 114 million, or 28%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting higher performance-related compensation, higher commission expenses, costs associated with the realignment of the Asset Management business and costs associated with the branding implementation and related advertising costs.

Pre-tax income margin for the first quarter of 2006 was 31.0%, down 2.9 percentage points from the first quarter of 2005, with a 23% increase in net revenues offset by a 28% increase in total operating expenses. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, pre-tax income margin decreased 0.8 percentage points, reflecting stable net revenues and a slight increase in total operating expenses. Asset Management maintained its pre-tax income margin over the past year at a generally constant level, with the exception of the second quarter of 2005 which included exceptional private equity gains.

Gross margin on assets under management amounted to 49.8 basis points in the first quarter of 2006, down 2.3 basis points from the first quarter of 2005, due to the inclusion of more than CHF 40 billion in low margin money market products in the fourth quarter of 2005 and the decrease in trading revenues.

Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital was 77.7%, down 19.4 percentage points versus the first quarter of 2005. Average economic risk capital was higher in the first quarter of 2006, partly due to increased direct investments in alternative products.

Asset Management has launched a number of initiatives to increase profitability. These initiatives will focus on improving client orientation, reducing the overall cost base and specifically targeting geographic regions with low profitability.

The following table presents total assets under management of the Asset Management segment by asset class:
in CHF bn31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Money market71.464.111.4
Fixed income116.5110.05.9
Balanced255.6254.60.4
Equities51.847.78.6
Alternative 1)124.3113.010.0
of which private equity28.125.510.2
Total assets under management619.6589.45.1
of which discretionary assets527.9500.35.5
of which advisory assets91.789.12.9
1) Alternative include private equity, funds of hedge funds, real estate and indexed products.



Assets under management increased from CHF 589.4 billion as of December 31, 2005, to CHF 619.6 billion as of March 31, 2006, reflecting market and foreign exchange-related movements of CHF 13.2 billion and net new assets of CHF 17.0 billion. Net asset inflows of CHF 18.3 billion were partly offset by outflows of CHF 1.3 billion related to movements in the German real estate market. Net inflows were mainly from money market products, fixed income, multi-asset class solution products and alternative investments and originated mainly in the US and Europe. Of the net new assets recorded in the first quarter, approximately a third related to the reinvestment in the US of money market outflows in the fourth quarter of 2005.

Asset Management expects to benefit significantly from the integration of the banking businesses through focused collaboration within Credit Suisse. As a result of this focused collaboration, Asset Management won mandates with the help of the Investment Banking and Private Banking segments. In addition, Asset Management launched initiatives together with Private Banking to increase penetration of the private client base with discretionary mandates, which is expected to provide additional high-margin returns for Credit Suisse.

As part of its strategy to develop its presence in Asia, Credit Suisse announced an agreement to form a joint venture in South Korea with Woori Asset Management, in which Credit Suisse will acquire a 30% stake. The venture combines Woori Asset Management's strong onshore distribution network with Credit Suisse's expertise and knowledge of global markets.

In addition to proprietary channels in the US, registered funds of hedge funds are now being sold through third party retail channels, representing a significant growth opportunity for this product.




















Winterthur

Winterthur provides life, pension and non-life insurance products to private customers and small and medium-sized enterprises. The Life & Pensions business includes life insurance, savings, pensions and annuity products in Europe and Asia and the German health business. The Non-Life business includes motor, property, liability, accident and health insurance in Europe and in the US. Other Activities include centrally managed closed portfolios and related reinsurance.


In the first quarter of 2006, Winterthur showed strong operating performance, increasing its income from continuing operations before taxes 21% and recording double-digit growth in total business volume, while reducing total operating expenses compared to the first quarter of 2005. The announcement of the sale of part of its Swiss health business and the changes in its operational structure in Switzerland, including a partial restructuring of its administration and back-office functions and an increase in the number of its sales agents, reflected Winterthur's commitment to further optimize its business portfolio while strengthening its operating platforms.

Winterthur reported an increase in income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 87 million, or 21%, to CHF 505 million, compared to CHF 418 million in the first quarter of 2005. The result reflected continued operating improvement, with a lower expense ratio in the Life & Pensions business and a lower combined ratio in the Non-Life business.

Gross premiums written amounted to CHF 10,657 million, an increase of CHF 702 million, or 7%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. Total business volume was CHF 12,737 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 1,287 million, or 11%, compared to the first quarter of 2005.

The following table presents the results of the Winterthur segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Gross premiums written10,6573,6579,9551917
Net premiums earned8,2044,4787,4898310
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)2,5401,7231,8524737
Other revenues, including fees171180144(5)19
Net revenues10,9156,3819,4857115
Policyholder benefits incurred7,7024,1137,196877
Investment income credited to policyholder account balances1,041351324197221
Dividends to policyholders incurred6153284648833
Provisions for credit losses18(2)(88)
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses9,3594,8007,9829517
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses 4614584971(7)
Administration expenses53751952932
Other expenses4811858(59)(17)
Restructuring charges54125400
Total operating expenses1,0511,0991,085(4)(3)
Income from continuing operations before taxes505482418521



The growth in total business volume was driven by the Life & Pensions business, which increased 18% to CHF 8,179 million as a result of a CHF 681 million, or 13%, growth in traditional business and a CHF 578 million, or 39%, growth in investment-type products. A strong increase in traditional single premiums in the group life business in Switzerland resulted from new contracts, transfers of vested benefits and additional contributions from individuals. The growth in traditional business was further driven by premium growth in the German life and health business as well as by an increase in annual premiums in Japan. The strong growth in investment-type products was mainly driven by the UK, reflecting both strong new business performance and an increased investment inflow in anticipation of UK tax law changes that will impact treatment of pension contributions effective in the second quarter of 2006. In addition, the growth in investment-type products reflected increased contributions from Asia and Central and Eastern Europe.

Gross premiums written in the Non-Life business remained stable at CHF 4,544 million, while net premiums earned grew 2% to CHF 2,107 million, benefiting from the strengthening of the US dollar. Premium growth was mainly achieved in Switzerland due to tariff increases and in Spain due to volume increases in the non-motor business. This growth was offset by a decline in Germany, resulting from both selective re-underwriting in the non-motor business and market pressure in the motor business. Management continues to take measures to address this market pressure, including the introduction of a new competitively priced product line in October 2005 and other product initiatives.

Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses) in the first quarter of 2006 increased CHF 688 million, or 37%, compared to the first quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting the market appreciation on the underlying assets backing the unit-linked policies, which was credited to policyholders' accounts. Net investment return backing traditional life policies and non-life policies decreased 0.5 percentage points to 4.8% compared to the first quarter of 2005, reflecting a lower level of realized gains.

In the first quarter of 2006, total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses increased CHF 1,377 million, or 17%, to CHF 9,359 million, compared to the first quarter of 2005. The increase in investment income credited to policyholder account balances amounted to CHF 717 million, primarily reflecting market appreciation. The higher traditional life premium income resulted in an increase in the change in provisions for policyholders' benefits incurred by CHF 506 million, or 7%. The increase in dividends to policyholders of CHF 151 million, or 33%, was mainly driven by the improved results in the group life business in Switzerland.

Total operating expenses in the first quarter of 2006 decreased CHF 34 million, or 3%, compared to the first quarter of 2005. Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses decreased CHF 36 million, or 7%, reflecting lower amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs (DAC) and present value of future profits (PVFP). Administration expenses increased 2%, a lower rate than total business volume, reflecting sustained strict cost management, with efficiency improvements in mature markets offsetting increased expenses in growth markets.

The following table presents an overview of Winterthur's results by business:
Winterthur
1Q2006 ,in CHF mLife & PensionsNon-LifeOther ActivitiesCorporate Center / Eliminations1)1Q20061Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Total business volume8,1794,544194(180)12,73711,45011
Gross premiums written6,1094,544180(176)10,6579,9557
Net premiums earned6,0712,10727(1)8,2047,48910
Net revenues8,6022,31317(17)10,9159,48515
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses7,9131,4034309,3597,98217
Total operating expenses37461116501,0511,085(3)
Income from continuing operations before taxes and minority interests315299(42)(67)50541821
Income tax expense14513210
Minority interests26254
Income from continuing operations33426128
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax23(10)
Net income35725142
1) Includes Corporate Center expenses, certain financing costs and eliminations.



The following tables present key information of the Winterthur segment:
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Total business volume 1)12,7375,68311,450
Return on equity 2)15.0%11.4%12.0%
1) Gross premiums written from non-life and traditional life business and policyholder deposits on investment-type products.
2) Net income/(loss) divided by average shareholder's equity.



in CHF bn, except where indicated31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Assets under management 1)159.8153.34.2
Technical provisions152.2145.14.9
Shareholder's equity, in CHF m9,4019,695(3)
1) Based upon savings-related provisions for policyholders plus off-balance sheet assets for life, pension and health businesses and investment assets for non-life business.



Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, was CHF 23 million in the first quarter of 2006, compared to a loss of CHF 10 million in the first quarter of 2005. This increase was mainly driven by a gain on the sale of the Canadian subsidiary, Citadel General Assurance Company.

In March 2006, Winterthur announced the sale of part of its Swiss health insurance business to Sanitas, subject to regulatory approval. This business is reported as discontinued operations.

Net income for Winterthur in the first quarter of 2006 was CHF 357 million, an increase of 42% compared to the first quarter of 2005, representing a return on equity of 15.0%, up 3.0 percentage points.



Life & Pensions

The following table presents the results of the Life & Pensions business:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Gross premiums written6,1092,3335,42816213
Net premiums earned6,0712,3335,39116013
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)2,3631,5681,6665142
Other revenues, including fees1681441381722
Net revenues8,6024,0457,19511320
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses7,9133,4106,49413222
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses 97101149(4)(35)
Administration expenses249275255(9)(2)
Other expenses284422(36)27
Total operating expenses374420426(11)(12)
Income from continuing operations before taxes3152152754715



The following tables present key information of the Life & Pensions business:
in CHF m, except where indicated1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Total business volume 1)8,1794,3526,920
Expense ratio 2)4.2%8.6%5.8%
1) Gross premiums written from traditional business and policyholder deposits from investment-type products.
2) Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses as a percentage of total business volume.



in CHF bn31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Assets under management139.1131.95.5
Technical provisions132.0126.84.1



Life & Pensions reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 315 million in the first quarter of 2006, up 15% versus CHF 275 million in the first quarter of 2005. The expense ratio for the Life & Pensions business was 4.2% in the first quarter of 2006, an improvement of 1.6 percentage points compared to 5.8% in the first quarter of 2005, as total business volume grew and expenses decreased. The expense ratio in the first quarter typically reflects the seasonally higher business volume from the group life business in Switzerland.



Non-Life

The following table presents the results of the Non-Life business:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Gross premiums written4,5441,3354,5222400
Net premiums earned2,1072,1142,06702
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)18814320331(7)
Other revenues, including fees183916(54)13
Net revenues2,3132,2962,28611
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses1,4031,3831,4471(3)
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses 36233734874
Administration expenses226228223(1)1
Other expenses2342(4)(45)
Total operating expenses61160756718
Income from continuing operations before taxes299306272(2)10



The following tables present key information of the Non-Life business:
in %1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Combined ratio 1)93.5%90.5%96.7%
Claims ratio 2)65.6%63.8%69.1%
Expense ratio 3)27.9%26.7%27.6%
1) Claims and annuities incurred and 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.
3) Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned.



 31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05 
Technical provisions, in CHF bn19.417.510.9



Non-Life reported income from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 299 million in the first quarter of 2006, up 10% versus CHF 272 million in the first quarter of 2005. The Non-Life business combined ratio was 93.5%, an improvement of 3.2 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2005. The claims ratio decreased 3.5 percentage points to 65.6%, due to generally favorable claims development. The expense ratio increased 0.3 percentage points to 27.9%, driven by increased underwriting and acquisition expenses.



Other Activities

The following table presents the results of the Other Activities business:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Gross premiums written1801192(6)
Net premiums earned272931(7)(13)
Net revenues174932(65)(47)
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses436422
Total operating expenses166449(75)(67)
Income from continuing operations before taxes(42)(21)(59)100(29)



Other Activities reported a loss from continuing operations before taxes of CHF 42 million in the first quarter of 2006, compared to a loss of CHF 59 million in the first quarter of 2005, as a result of lower project costs related to closed portfolio management.



Investment results

The following table presents the investment income of the Winterthur segment:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net current investment income1,2511,1021,219143
of which backing traditional life policies and non-life policies1,1651,0751,13683
     of which Life & Pensions 1,00593599571
     of which Non-Life 1571361391513
of which backing unit-linked liabilities general account8627832194
     of which Life & Pensions 8627832194
Realized gains/(losses), net1,289620633108104
of which backing traditional life policies and non-life policies38434146013(17)
     of which Life & Pensions 36832741313(11)
     of which Non-Life 32664433(50)
of which backing unit-linked liabilities general account905279173224423
     of which Life & Pensions 905279173224423
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)2,540 1,7221,8524837 
of which backing traditional life policies and non-life policies1,5491,4161,5969(3)
of which backing unit-linked liabilities general account991306256224287
Investment income separate account311 149137109127 



The following table presents the investment return of the Winterthur segment:
 1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Net current investment return backing traditional life policies and non-life policies3.6%3.4%3.8%
Realized gains/(losses) backing traditional life policies and non-life policies1.2%1.0%1.5%
Net investment return backing traditional life and non-life policies4.8% 4.4%5.3% 
of which Life & Pensions5.0%4.6%5.5%
of which Non-Life4.0%3.0%4.8%



The following table presents Winterthur's investment portfolio:
 31.03.0631.12.05
in CHF mBook value Fair valueBook valueFair value
Debt securities - held-to-maturity 10,010 10,18710,05210,523
Debt securities - available-for-sale 77,679 77,67978,43178,431
Equity securities - available-for-sale 11,198 11,1988,8858,885
Debt securities - trading1,589 1,5891,6701,670
Equity securities - trading19,872 19,87217,98817,988
Mortgage loans10,192 10,46510,02710,540
Other loans5,570 5,7985,3205,775
Real estate8,777 9,0958,7008,940
Other investments993 9931,4211,421
Investments, general account145,880 146,876142,494144,173
Investments, separate account6,417 6,4175,9205,920
Total investments152,297 153,293148,414150,093
of which Life & Pensions133,050 133,768129,298130,597
of which Non-Life18,357 18,65118,30718,759
of which Other Activities   890   874   809   737  
Debt and equity securities - trading and loans - include CHF 18,705 million (December 31, 2005: CHF 17,109 million) held backing unit-linked liabilities in the general account.         



The following table presents detail of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities of the Winterthur investment portfolio:
 31.03.0631.12.05
in CHF mAmortized cost1)Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized losses Fair value Amortized cost2)Gross unrealized gains Gross unrealized lossesFair value 
Debt securities – held-to-maturity10,0102143710,18710,052477610,523
Debt securities – available-for-sale 76,7551,9691,04577,67975,2743,52136478,431
Equity securities – available-for-sale 9,5961,6706811,1987,7311,200468,885
Securities – available-for-sale86,351 3,639 1,11388,87783,0054,72141087,316
1) Includes an increase of CHF 308 million to amortized cost due to hedge accounting basis adjustments.
2) Includes an increase of CHF 262 million to amortized cost due to hedge accounting basis adjustments.



 




Assets under management


Assets under management
Assets under management include assets which are placed with Group entities for investment purposes or, in the case of the insurance business, underlie insurance contracts. Assets under management include discretionary and advisory counterparty assets.

Discretionary assets are assets for which the customer fully transfers the discretionary power to a Group entity with a management mandate. Advisory assets include assets placed with the Group where the client is provided access to investment advice but retains discretion over investment decisions.

As of March 31, 2006, the Group’s assets under management amounted to CHF 1,553.6 billion, an increase of CHF 69.3 billion, or 4.7%, compared to December 31, 2005. Private Banking assets under management increased CHF 45.1 billion in the first quarter of 2006, while assets under management in Asset Management increased CHF 30.2 billion. This reflected strong growth in net new assets and positive market performance in both segments.

The following table sets forth information on assets under management:
in CHF bn31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Investment Banking14.314.5(1.4)
Private Banking882.7837.65.4
Asset Management619.6589.45.1
Winterthur159.8153.34.2
Less assets managed on behalf of other segments(122.8)(110.5)11.1
Credit Suisse Group1,553.61,484.34.7
of which discretionary772.9742.54.1
of which advisory780.7741.85.2




Net new assets
Net new assets include individual cash and securities transactions and new or repaid loans. Interest and dividend income credited to clients, commissions, interest and fees charged for banking services are not considered as they do not reflect success in acquiring assets under management. Changes due to currency and market movements as well as asset inflows and outflows due to the acquisition or divestiture of businesses are not part of net new assets.

Net new assets were CHF 31.1 billion in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of CHF 23.3 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. Strong growth rates in Switzerland, Europe and the Americas contributed to net new assets of CHF 14.8 billion in Private Banking. The Asset Management segment reported net new assets of CHF 17.0 billion, mainly in money market products, fixed income, multi-asset class solution products and alternative investments, and originated primarily from the US and Europe.

The following table sets forth information on net new assets:
in CHF bn1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Investment Banking0.20.0(0.5)
Private Banking14.88.914.1
Asset Management17.0(0.8)3.9
Winterthur3.7(0.2)2.8
Less net new assets managed on behalf of other segments(4.6)(0.1)(4.9)
Credit Suisse Group31.17.815.4




Client assets
Client assets is a broader measure than assets under management as it includes transactional and custody accounts (assets held solely for transaction-related or safekeeping/custody purposes) and assets of corporate clients and public institutions used primarily for cash management or transaction-related purposes.

The following table sets forth information on client assets:
in CHF bn31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Investment Banking73.669.65.7
Private Banking1,000.4951.95.1
Asset Management626.1596.05.1
Winterthur159.8153.34.2
Less client assets managed on behalf of other segments(122.8)(110.5)11.1
Credit Suisse Group1,737.11,660.34.6







 




Capital


Credit Suisse Group
The Group’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio was 10.8% as of March 31, 2006, down from 11.3% as of December 31, 2005. The Group continued the share buyback program approved by the Annual General Meeting in 2005, repurchasing 34.1 million common shares in the amount of CHF 1.9 billion since the initiation of the program through March 31, 2006. In the first quarter of 2006, 7.9 million common shares in the amount of CHF 580 million were repurchased. Risk-weighted assets increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting increased commercial and private lending as well as securitization activities in the first quarter of 2006. Tier 1 capital increased CHF 430 million with the contribution of first quarter net income offset by the deduction for shares repurchased through the Group’s share buyback program, dividend accruals and disallowed unrealized gains. The Group’s shareholders’ equity of CHF 42.1 billion as of December 31, 2005 increased to CHF 42.6 billion as of March 31, 2006.

Winterthur’s capital position decreased slightly with shareholder’s equity of CHF 9.4 billion as of March 31, 2006 compared to CHF 9.7 billion as of December 31, 2005. Winterthur’s consolidated EU solvency ratio as of December 31, 2005 was 229% compared to 192% as of December 31, 2004.


Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse’s consolidated BIS tier 1 ratio was 9.4% as of March 31, 2006, down from 9.6% as of December 31, 2005. Risk-weighted assets increased compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, primarily reflecting increased commercial and private lending as well as securitization activities in the first quarter of 2006. Tier 1 capital increased CHF 1,173 million with the contribution of first quarter net income, partially offset by dividend accruals. The shareholder’s equity of Credit Suisse decreased from CHF 25.8 billion as of December 31, 2005, to CHF 25.6 billion as of March 31, 2006.

The following table sets forth details of BIS data (risk-weighted assets, capital and ratios):    
 Credit Suisse GroupCredit Suisse
in CHF m, except where indicated31.03.0631.12.0531.03.0631.12.05
Risk-weighted positions 233,649218,899217,215200,904
Market risk equivalents14,46713,99213,28712,499
Risk-weighted assets 248,116232,891230,502213,403
   
Total shareholders' equity42,63042,11825,63825,788
Reconciliation to Tier 1 capital:  
Non-cumulative perpetual preferred securities2,1792,1701,0491,044
Investment in insurance entities(4,056)(4,179)(12)(12)
Adjustments for goodwill, minority interests, disallowed unrealized gains on fair value measurement, own shares and dividend accruals(13,975)(13,761)(4,939)(6,257)
Tier 1 capital26,77826,34821,73620,563
   
Tier 1 ratio10.8%11.3%9.4%9.6%
Total capital33,60931,91832,04129,815
Total capital ratio13.5%13.7%13.9%14.0%
The Swiss Federal Banking Commission (EBK) has advised that Credit Suisse Group and Credit Suisse may continue to include as Tier 1 capital CHF 2.2 billion and CHF 6.5 billion, respectively, as of March 31, 2006 (December 31, 2005: CHF 2.2 billion and CHF 6.5 billion, respectively) of equity from special purpose entities that are deconsolidated under FIN 46R.    






Risk management

Credit Suisse Group’s overall position risk, measured on the basis of Economic Risk Capital (ERC), increased 10% in the first quarter of 2006 compared with the previous quarter. The more narrowly defined average Value-at-Risk (VaR) for the Group’s trading books increased 6% in the first quarter of 2006 to CHF 73 million due to an increase in equity and credit spread exposures. Loan portfolios across the Group continued to benefit from a favorable credit environment, resulting in a net release of credit provisions of CHF 60 million in the first quarter of 2006.



Economic Risk Capital trends
The 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. The Group assigns ERC for position risk, operational risk and expense 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 are generally not marked-to-market through earnings.

In the first quarter of 2006, the Group’s one-year, 99% position risk ERC increased 10% compared to the fourth quarter of 2005, mainly due to increased equity investments and increased credit spread ERC.

In the first quarter of 2006, the contribution of the banking segments (Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management) to the Group’s ERC decreased from 69% to 67%. The contribution of the Corporate Center remained 2% and Winterthur’s contribution increased from 29% to 31%.

The following table sets forth the Group's risk profile, using ERC as the common risk measure:
 
  Change in % fromChange analysis: brief summary
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.0531.03.06 vs 31.12.05
Interest Rate ERC, Credit Spread ERC & Foreign Exchange Rate ERC5,31613%Higher credit spread risk in Investment Banking and Winterthur.
Equity Investment ERC4,43525%Higher equity exposures in Winterthur from portfolio changes and favorable market conditions.
Swiss & Retail Lending ERC2,421(2%)Lower exposures in Private Banking.
International Lending ERC & Counterparty ERC3,31412%Increase in Investment Banking due to syndications.
Emerging Markets ERC1,9451%Higher exposures in Investment Banking partially offset by lower Winterthur exposures from reduced FX exposure and higher country ratings.
Real Estate ERC & Structured Asset ERC 1)4,0554%Increase due to increased commercial real estate risk in Investment Banking.
Insurance Underwriting ERC1,1433%Higher due to life insurance exposure in Investment Banking.
Simple sum across risk categories22,62910% 
Diversification benefit(7,292)8% 
Total Position Risk ERC15,33710% 
One-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 must be considered. For a more detailed description of the Group’s ERC model, please refer to Credit Suisse Group's Annual Report 2005, which is available on the website: www.credit-suisse.com/annualreport2005. Prior period balances have been restated for methodology changes in order to maintain consistency over time.
1) This category comprises the commercial and residential real estate and asset-backed securities exposure of the Investment Banking segment, real estate acquired at auction, real estate for own use in Switzerland and Winterthur's real estate investments.



The following table sets forth the trading-related market risk exposure for Credit Suisse Group and Investment Banking, as measured by scaled one-day, 99% VaR:        
 1Q20064Q2005  1Q2005 
in CHF mMinimumMaximumAverage31.03.06MinimumMaximumAverage31.12.05  MinimumMaximumAverage31.03.05
Credit Suisse Group 1)       
Interest rate & credit spread43.081.762.271.935.973.556.868.6  43.377.963.558.9
Foreign exchange rate11.325.916.215.96.119.411.311.3  10.530.020.312.2
Equity 45.964.453.359.740.062.649.156.7  23.447.833.237.5
Commodity6.920.010.67.14.915.39.710.6  0.83.11.52.5
Diversification benefit2)2)(68.9)(62.4)2)2)(57.6)(59.7)  2)2)(51.8)(42.1)
Total58.793.573.492.250.987.669.387.5  57.777.166.769.0
Investment Banking       
Interest rate & credit spread42.677.359.771.748.973.359.968.4  43.477.863.558.8
Foreign exchange rate11.326.216.316.86.219.711.411.4  10.429.720.112.3
Equity 45.864.153.259.639.962.649.056.7  23.447.833.237.4
Commodity6.920.110.67.13.814.59.410.6  0.43.11.12.2
Diversification benefit2)2)(68.2)(63.2)2)2)(58.3)(59.7)  2)2)(51.1)(41.2)
Total55.692.871.692.057.387.871.487.4  57.177.266.869.5
Represents 10-day VaR scaled to a one-day holding period.        
1) 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.         
2) As the minimum and maximum occur on different days for different risk types, it is not meaningful to calculate a portfolio diversification benefit.         




Trading risks
The Group primarily assumes trading risks through the trading activities of the Investment Banking segment and, to a much lesser extent, trading activities of the other segments. Trading risks are measured using 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 above shows the trading-related market risk on a consolidated basis, as measured by a 10-day VaR scaled to a one-day holding period and based on a 99% confidence level. This means that there is a one in 100 chance of incurring a daily mark-to-market trading loss that is at least as large as the reported VaR.

Credit Suisse Group’s average one-day, 99% VaR in the first quarter of 2006 was CHF 73 million, compared to CHF 69 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, due to an increase in equity and credit spread exposures. In early 2006, the Group introduced a revised VaR methodology that categorizes residential mortgage positions into a series of key risk types to improve the measurement of mortgage-related sensitivities. If this revised methodology had been in place during 2005, VaR as of December 31, 2005, would have been CHF 82 million rather than CHF 88 million.

The segments with trading portfolios use backtesting to assess the accuracy of the VaR model. Daily backtesting profit and loss is compared with VaR calculated using 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. 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.

The Group experienced no backtesting exceptions in the first quarter of 2006 and no backtesting exceptions in the last twelve months. The histogram entitled “Credit Suisse Group trading revenue” compares the distribution of daily backtesting profit and loss in the first quarter of 2006 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
The Group’s total loan exposure grew 5% to CHF 215.5 billion as of March 31, 2006, compared to December 31, 2005, primarily due to an increase in commercial and industrial loans in both the Private Banking and Investment Banking segments.

Compared to December 31, 2005, the Group’s total non-performing loans declined 6% to CHF 2.0 billion and total impaired loans declined 8% to CHF 3.1 billion as of March 31, 2006, reflecting the continued favorable credit cycle.

In the first quarter of 2006, the Group recorded a net release of provisions for credit losses of CHF 60 million, compared to a net release of CHF 27 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. The additions, releases and recoveries included in determining the allowance for loan losses are presented in the following tables.

Coverage of total impaired loans by valuation allowances at the Group remained stable at 67% at the end of the first quarter of 2006. Coverage of total non-performing loans and total impaired loans improved in the Private Banking segment, but declined in the Investment Banking segment.

The following table sets forth the gross loan exposure for the Group and its primary lending segments:
 Investment BankingPrivate BankingCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.0531.03.0631.12.0531.03.0631.12.05
Consumer loans:      
Mortgages0076,34875,12282,20380,779
Loans collateralized by securities0017,09417,20317,09717,207
Other9698163,1822,9604,1513,787
Consumer loans96981696,62495,285103,451101,773
Corporate loans:   
Real estate43450824,89624,72826,61026,597
Commercial & industrial loans19,59216,20440,50437,74761,88855,295
Loans to financial institutions18,34416,97954361521,18919,794
Governments and public institutions8267841,3751,3804,3684,389
Corporate loans 39,19634,47567,31864,470114,055106,075
Loans, gross40,16535,291163,942159,755217,506207,848
(Unearned income)/deferred expenses, net(69)(64)1041184464
Allowance for loan losses(442)(465)(1,561)(1,726)(2,054)(2,241)
Total loans, net39,65434,762162,485158,147215,496205,671
This disclosure presents the lending exposure of the Group from a risk management perspective. This presentation differs from other disclosures in this document.



The following table sets forth the impaired loan portfolio for the Group and its primary lending segments:
 Investment BankingPrivate BankingCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.0531.03.0631.12.0531.03.0631.12.05
Non-performing loans 2791431,0071,1571,2961,323
Non-interest earning loans1011735830748845
Total non-performing loans2891541,7421,9872,0442,168
Restructured loans15552211877
Potential problem loans2773036897261,0041,074
Total other impaired loans2923586917471,0221,151
Total impaired loans, gross5815122,4332,7343,0663,319
Valuation allowances as % of    
Total non-performing loans152.9%301.9%89.6%86.9%100.5%103.4%
Total impaired loans76.1%90.8%64.2%63.1%67.0%67.5%



The following table sets forth the movements in the allowance for loan losses for the Group and its primary lending segments:
 Investment BankingPrivate BankingCredit Suisse Group
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q20051Q20064Q20051Q20051Q20064Q20051Q2005
Balance beginning of period4654185361,7261,9762,4352,2412,4453,038
New provisions531161993736515520585
Releases of provisions(100)(111)(41)(98)(93)(81)(204)(214)(125)
Net additions charged to income statement(47)5(22)(5)(20)(16)(49)(9)(40)
Gross write-offs(15)(58)(30)(170)(239)(193)(189)(307)(223)
Recoveries348114869428623
Net write-offs1923(16)(162)(233)(184)(147)(221)(200)
Allowances acquired/(deconsolidated) and provisions for interest9131920(2)11917
Foreign currency translation impact and other adjustments, net(4)632036(2)1736
Balance end of period4424655491,5611,7262,2392,0542,2412,851
Provision for credit losses disclosed in the Credit Suisse Group unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income also includes provisions for lending-related exposure of CHF -11 million, CHF -18 million and CHF 4 million for 1Q2006, 4Q2005 and 1Q2005, respectively.
















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


Consolidated statements of income (unaudited)

in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005Change in % from 4Q2005Change in % from 1Q2005
Interest and dividend income12,55511,5608,808943
Interest expense(9,685)(9,132)(5,760)668
Net interest income2,8702,4283,04818(6)
Commissions and fees4,2714,0963,237432
Trading revenues 4,3111,8141,828138136
Realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net35826142137(15)
Insurance net premiums earned8,2044,4787,596838
Other revenues1,7651,06176766130
Total noninterest revenues18,90911,71013,8496137
Net revenues21,77914,13816,8975429
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends9,3724,7867,9849617
Provision for credit losses(60)(27)(36)12267
Total benefits, claims and credit losses9,3124,7597,9489617
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses9989791,0292(3)
Banking compensation and benefits4,4723,9823,2961236
Other expenses2,2112,7291,791(19)23
Restructuring charges53067
Total operating expenses7,6867,6936,116026
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes4,7811,6862,83318469
Income tax expense8608562737
Minority interests1,316511301158337
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes2,6051,0901,90513937
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax2313(9)77
Extraordinary items, net of tax(24)00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0014
Net income2,6041,1031,91013636



in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Basic earnings per share, in CHF  
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2.310.971.64
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0.020.01(0.01)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(0.02)0.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.000.01
Net income available for common shares2.310.981.64
   
Diluted earnings per share, in CHF  
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2.210.941.63
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0.020.01(0.01)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(0.02)0.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.000.01
Net income available for common shares2.210.951.63





Consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)

in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05Change in % from 31.12.05
Assets   
Cash and due from banks34,78927,57726
Interest-bearing deposits with banks6,7226,1439
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions344,475352,281(2)
Securities received as collateral30,37723,95027
Trading assets (of which CHF 153,512 m and CHF 151,793 m encumbered)460,847435,2506
Investment securities (of which CHF 2,371 m and CHF 2,456 m encumbered)120,931121,565(1)
Other investments28,47420,73637
Loans, net of allowance for loan losses of CHF 2,054 m and CHF 2,241 m215,496205,6715
Premises and equipment7,4307,4270
Goodwill12,83012,932(1)
Other intangible assets3,4193,09111
Assets held for separate accounts13,54411,87514
Other assets (of which CHF 29,418 m and CHF 4,860 m encumbered)154,287110,55440
Total assets1,433,6211,339,0527
    
Liabilities and shareholders' equity   
Deposits383,361364,2385
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions302,780309,803(2)
Obligation to return securities received as collateral30,37723,95027
Trading liabilities219,523194,22513
Short-term borrowings (of which CHF 2,078 m reported at fair value as of March 31, 2006)20,98119,4728
Provisions from the insurance business155,713148,4145
Long-term debt (of which CHF 40,461 m reported at fair value as of March 31, 2006)141,509132,9756
Liabilities held for separate accounts13,54411,87514
Other liabilities107,13384,13527
Minority interests16,0707,847105
Total liabilities1,390,9911,296,9347
Common shares6246240
Additional paid-in capital24,71624,6390
Retained earnings27,24824,58411
Treasury shares, at cost(7,349)(5,823)26
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)(2,609)(1,906)37
Total shareholders' equity42,63042,1181
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity1,433,6211,339,0527





Consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity (unaudited)

3 months, in CHF m, except common shares outstandingCommon shares outstandingCommon sharesAdditional paid-in capitalRetained earningsCommon shares in treasury at costAccumulated other com- prehensive income/(loss)Total
Balance January 1, 20051,110,819,48160723,43520,501(4,547)(3,723)36,273
Net income   1,910  1,910
Other comprehensive income, net of tax     508508
Issuance of common shares171,374 4   4
Issuance of treasury shares70,434,306 (9) 3,524 3,515
Repurchase of treasury shares(81,276,612)   (4,066) (4,066)
Share-based compensation15,600,901 (558) 938 380
Balance March 31, 20051,115,749,45060722,87222,411(4,151)(3,215)38,524
        
Balance January 1, 20061,125,360,1831)62424,63924,584(5,823)(1,906)42,118
Net income    2,604  2,604
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax   60  60
Other comprehensive income, net of tax     (703)(703)
Issuance of treasury shares63,044,115 (121) 4,607 4,486
Repurchase of treasury shares(88,338,500)2)   (6,395) (6,395)
Share-based compensation5,876,635 198 262 460
Balance March 31, 20061,105,942,4333)62424,71627,248(7,349)(2,609)42,630
1) At par value CHF 0.50 each, fully paid, net of 122,391,983 treasury shares. In addition to the treasury shares, a maximum of 217,698,047 unissued shares (conditional and authorized capital) were available for issuance without further approval of the shareholders.              
2) Includes 7,947,800 shares repurchased in connection with Credit Suisse Group's share buyback program.              
3) At par value CHF 0.50 each, fully paid, net of 141,809,733 treasury shares. In addition to the treasury shares, a maximum of 200,171,663 unissued shares (conditional and authorized capital) were available for issuance without further approval of the shareholders.





Comprehensive income (unaudited)

in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Net income2,6041,1031,910
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(703)75508
Comprehensive income1,9011,1782,418





Consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)

 3 months
in CHF m20062005
Operating activities of continuing operations 
Net income2,6041,910
(Income)/loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(23)9
Income from continuing operations2,5811,919
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of continuing operations 
Impairment, depreciation and amortization305330
Provision for credit losses(60)(36)
Deferred tax provision230170
Restructuring charges50
Change in technical provisions from the insurance business7,3906,316
(Gain)/loss from investment securities(358)(421)
Share of net income from equity method investments(44)(125)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0(14)
Receivables from the insurance business(208)(1,630)
Payables from the insurance business(2,591)(1,111)
Trading assets and liabilities2,29414,619
Deferred policy acquisition costs(299)(261)
(Increase)/decrease in accrued interest, fees receivable and other assets(27,514)(19,956)
Increase/(decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities6,177(3,473)
Other, net(972)(483)
Total adjustments(15,645)(6,075)
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of continuing operations(13,064)(4,156)
Investing activities of continuing operations 
(Increase)/decrease in interest-bearing deposits with banks(689)175
(Increase)/decrease in central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions5,901488
Purchase of investment securities(15,042)(17,456)
Proceeds from sale of investment securities11,58611,045
Maturities of investment securities3,0665,645
Investments in subsidiaries and other investments(31)(261)
Proceeds from sale of other investments756241
(Increase)/decrease in loans(10,910)(8,051)
Proceeds from sales of loans 1,134602
Capital expenditures for premises and equipment and other intangible assets(545)(175)
Proceeds from sale of premises and equipment and other intangible assets1265
Other, net(19)431
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities of continuing operations(4,792)(7,051)





Consolidated statements of cash flows – continued (unaudited)

3 months
in CHF m20062005
Financing activities of continuing operations
Increase/(decrease) in deposits19,59113,224
Increase/(decrease) in short-term borrowings1,396(2,269)
Increase/(decrease) in central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions(5,599)(685)
Issuances of long-term debt27,9769,749
Repayments of long-term debt(17,487)(7,525)
Issuances of common shares04
Issuances of treasury shares4,4863,515
Repurchase of treasury shares(6,395)(4,066)
Dividends paid/capital repayments (including minority interests and trust preferred securities)(16)(15)
Other, net77228
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities of continuing operations24,72411,960
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and due from banks(6)2,778
Discontinued operations
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities of discontinued operations01
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities of discontinued operations01
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities of discontinued operations02
Proceeds from sale of stock by subsidiaries3500
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and due from banks7,2123,535
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period27,57725,648
Cash and due from banks at end of period34,78929,183



Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information (unaudited) 
3 months
in CHF m20062005
Cash paid during the year for income taxes646557
Cash paid during the year for interest9,4985,500
Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business acquisitions
Fair value of assets acquired07
Assets and liabilities sold in business divestitures
Assets sold8640
Liabilities sold5140






Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements – unaudited



Summary of significant accounting policies


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). These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the US GAAP consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2005, included in Credit Suisse Group’s Annual Report 2005. For a description of the Group’s significant accounting policies, see note 1 of the aforementioned consolidated financial statements.

Certain financial information, which 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. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period’s financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation. These condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim periods presented.

The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

In preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements, management is required to make estimates and assumptions, which 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.


New accounting pronouncements

EITF 04-5, FSP SOP 78-9-1 and EITF 96-16
In June 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 04-5, “Determining Whether a General Partner, or the General Partners as a Group, Controls a Limited Partnership or Similar Entity When the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights” (EITF 04-5). EITF 04-5 provides a framework for evaluating whether a general partner or a group of general partners controls a limited partnership and therefore should consolidate it. EITF 04-5 states that the presumption of general partner control is overcome only when the limited partners have substantive “kick-out rights” or “participating rights.” These rights would allow a simple majority of the limited partners to dissolve or liquidate the partnership or otherwise remove the general partner “without cause” or effectively participate in significant decisions made in the ordinary course of the partnership business. EITF 04-5 was effective upon ratification for all newly formed limited partnerships and for existing limited partnership agreements that have been modified. This guidance was effective for the Group with respect to existing unmodified partnerships as of January 1, 2006.

As a result of the ratification of EITF 04-5, EITF Issue No. 96-16, “Investor’s Accounting for an Investee When the Investor Has a Majority of the Voting Interest but the Minority Shareholder or Shareholders Have Certain Approval or Veto Rights” (EITF 96-16) was updated and FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. SOP 78-9-1, “Interaction of AICPA Statement of Position (SOP) 78-9 and EITF Issue No. 04-5” (FSP SOP 78-9-1) was issued. The amendments to EITF 96-16 were effective on a prospective basis upon issuance, whereas, similar to EITF 04-5, FSP SOP 78-9-1 was effective upon issuance for all new partnerships formed and for existing partnership agreements modified after June 29, 2005, and was effective for the Group with respect to existing unmodified partnerships as of January 1, 2006.

The changes to EITF 96-16 and the provisions of EITF 04-5 and FSP SOP 78-9-1 in effect during 2005 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. As of January 1, 2006, the Group increased its assets and liabilities by CHF 8.2 billion, primarily due to the consolidation of certain unmodified private equity partnerships which existed prior to June 29, 2005.


SFAS 123R
In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (SFAS 123R). SFAS 123R was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2005. The Group early adopted SFAS 123R as of January 1, 2005, applying the modified prospective method. The Group’s policy is to expense share-based awards over the requisite service period.

The most significant accounting implications of the adoption of SFAS 123R for the Group were as follows: (i) inclusion of forfeitures in the estimate of compensation expense determined at the grant date rather than as they occur. The Group recorded a cumulative adjustment of approximately CHF 14 million during the first quarter of 2005 to reverse the expense previously recognized on all outstanding unvested awards expected to be forfeited. For new grants after January 1, 2005, forfeitures have been included in the initial estimation of the compensation expense at the grant date; (ii) recognition of compensation cost for all outstanding unvested awards as of January 1, 2005, that were previously accounted for under APB 25 and for which no expense was previously recognized, based on the original grant-date fair value of each award over the remaining requisite service period of the respective award (the recognition of this expense was not material); and (iii) adoption of changes to the presentation of the statement of cash flows in accordance with the revised standard.

In a December 2005 speech, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff provided further guidance on SFAS 123R, relating to accounting for share-based compensation awards subject to a non-competition provision that have scheduled vesting beyond an employee’s eligibility for early retirement. The SEC staff noted that such share-based awards should generally be expensed over the period from the grant date to the date an employee becomes eligible for early retirement, rather than over the entire vesting, or stated service, period, unless the non-competition provision and other factors establish an in-substance requisite service period that extends beyond the early retirement date. As a result of the December 2005 guidance, and based on subsequent discussions with the SEC staff, the Group recorded in the fourth quarter of 2005 an incremental expense to reflect the full-year cost of its 2005 share-based awards. This incremental expense reflected the attribution of the total cost of these awards over the period from the grant date to the date the employee becomes eligible for early retirement rather than over the vesting period that ranged from three to five years.

The impact of the Group’s change in accounting was to increase fourth-quarter and full-year 2005 banking compensation and benefits by CHF 630 million, and to decrease fourth-quarter and full-year 2005 net income by CHF 421 million. This non-cash charge, recorded in the Corporate Center, represented the recognition of compensation expense for share-based awards granted in 2005 that otherwise would have been recorded in the segments, principally Investment Banking, generally over vesting periods of three to five years.

The share-based awards granted in March 2006 provide for early retirement eligibility no earlier than two years after the award grant date. These awards will be recorded as compensation expense in the Group’s operating segments over the period from the grant date of March 2006 to the date an employee becomes eligible for early retirement if earlier than the three to five year vesting period.


SFAS 154
In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20, ‘Accounting Changes’ (APB 20) and FASB Statement No. 3, ‘Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements (an Amendment of APB Opinion No. 28, ‘Interim Financial Reporting’)’” (SFAS 154). SFAS 154 requires retrospective application, unless impracticable, to prior periods’ financial statements for voluntary changes in accounting principles and changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual circumstances in which the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. This statement also requires that a change in depreciation, amortization or depletion method for long-lived, non-financial assets should be accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effected by a change in accounting principle (i.e., as a retrospective application). The guidance for reporting the correction of an error in previously issued financial statements and the change of an accounting estimate does not change from APB 20. SFAS 154 was effective for the Group as of January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 154 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


SFAS 155
In February 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 155, “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments” (SFAS 155), which amends SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (SFAS 133) and SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities” (SFAS 140). Under SFAS 155, hybrid financial instruments which contain embedded derivatives that would otherwise require bifurcation may be accounted for at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of income. The fair value designation may be applied on an instrument-by-instrument basis; however, the election to apply fair value accounting is irrevocable. SFAS 155 will be effective for those instruments acquired or issued on or after an entity’s fiscal year beginning after September 15, 2006, but early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year for which an entity has not previously issued interim financial statements. SFAS 155 allows limited retrospective application for existing bifurcated hybrid financial instruments. The Group elected to early adopt SFAS 155 as of January 1, 2006, and the impact of adoption was an increase to the Group’s consolidated retained earnings of CHF 33 million, which included gross gains after tax of CHF 119 million and gross losses after tax of CHF 86 million and a corresponding decrease to the Group’s consolidated liabilities of CHF 33 million as of January 1, 2006. Pre-tax income for the first quarter of 2006 increased CHF 92 million as a result of this change in accounting policy.


SFAS 156
In March 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 156, “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets” (SFAS 156), which amended SFAS 140. SFAS 156 requires that all separately recognized servicing rights after the effective date be initially measured at fair value and permits separately recognized servicing rights to be accounted for at fair value in subsequent periods, with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of income. SFAS 156 permits an irrevocable election to apply fair value accounting for classes of servicing rights based on the different valuation and risk characteristics of the underlying assets and the way the economic risks are managed. SFAS 156 will be effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2006, however early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year for which an entity has not previously issued interim financial statements. SFAS 156 allows limited retrospective application for existing separately recognized servicing rights. The Group elected to early adopt SFAS 156 as of January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS 156 did not have a material impact on the Group’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


FSP FTB 85-4-1
In March 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. FTB 85-4-1, “Accounting for Life Settlement Contracts by Investors” (FSP FTB 85-4-1). FSP FTB 85-4-1 provides a contract-by-contract election to account for life settlement contracts on either a fair value basis, with changes in fair value recognized in the statement of income, or through use of the investment method. Under the investment method, the initial investment and continuing costs are capitalized; no income is recognized until death of the insured party. The guidance of FSP FTB 85-4-1 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2006, and will permit early adoption; however, upon adoption, limited retrospective application of the measurement guidance is required. The Group elected to early adopt FSP FTB 85-4-1 as of January 1, 2006, and the impact of adoption was an increase to the Group’s consolidated assets and retained earnings of CHF 27 million net of tax.


Standards to be adopted in future periods

SOP 05-1
In September 2005, the AICPA issued SOP 05-1, “Accounting by Insurance Enterprises for Deferred Acquisition Costs in Connection with Modifications or Exchanges of Insurance Contracts” (SOP 05-1). SOP 05-1 provides guidance on accounting by insurance enterprises for deferred acquisition costs on internal replacements of insurance and investment contracts other than those specifically described in SFAS No. 97, “Accounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises for Certain Long-Duration Contracts and for Realized Gains and Losses from the Sale of Investments” (SFAS 97). SOP 05-1 defines an internal replacement as a modification in product benefits, features, rights or coverages that occur by the exchange of a contract for a new contract, or by amendment, endorsement or rider to a contract. Modifications that result from the election by the contract holder that were within the original contract are not internal replacements subject to SOP 05-1. SOP 05-1 is effective for internal replacements occurring in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SOP 05-1.


FSP FIN 46(R)-6
In April 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. FIN 46(R)-6, “Determining the Variability to Be Considered in Applying FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (FSP FIN 46(R)-6). FSP FIN 46(R)-6 provides guidance regarding how contracts or arrangements that create or reduce variability should be considered when determining whether entities qualify as variable interest entities (VIEs) and when assessing the need for consolidation of VIEs. FSP FIN 46(R)-6 requires that evaluations of the variability created or absorbed in an entity from its contracts or arrangements be based on an analysis of the entity’s design. In evaluating the design of an entity, an analysis must be performed as to the potential risks to which the entity is exposed as well as the risks that the entity was designed to create and pass along to its interest holders based on the purpose for which the entity was formed. The guidance of FSP FIN 46(R)-6 must be applied on a prospective basis in reporting periods beginning after June 15, 2006, but need not be applied to existing entities unless a reconsideration event occurs. The Group is currently evaluating the impact of adopting FSP FIN 46(R)-6.



Segment reporting

Net revenues
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Investment Banking5,7573,7353,994
Private Banking3,1102,7162,539
Asset Management756757614
Winterthur10,9156,3819,485
Corporate Center 1)1,241549265
Credit Suisse Group21,77914,13816,897
1) Includes minority interest revenues of CHF 1,284 million, CHF 554 million and CHF 275 million in 1Q2006, 4Q2005 and 1Q2005, respectively, from the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such revenues.



Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Investment Banking1,564286932
Private Banking1,3081,026974
Asset Management234241208
Winterthur505482418
Corporate Center 1)1,170(349)301
Credit Suisse Group4,7811,6862,833
1) Includes minority interest income of CHF 1,275 million, CHF 539 million and CHF 272 million in 1Q2006, 4Q2005 and 1Q2005, respectively, from the consolidation of certain private equity funds and other entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest in such income.



Total assets 
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05
Investment Banking1,035,601957,513
Private Banking313,463298,117
Asset Management21,31921,572
Winterthur182,955178,722
Corporate Center(119,717)(116,872)
Credit Suisse Group1,433,6211,339,052





Interest and dividend income and interest expense

The following table sets forth the details of interest and dividend income and interest expense:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Interest income on loans1,8891,8361,568
Interest income on investment securities1,0011,002921
Dividend income from investment securities725244
Interest and dividend income on trading assets4,1503,7133,261
Central bank funds sold, securities purchased under resale agreements and securities borrowing transactions4,3453,9552,448
Other1,0981,002566
Total interest and dividend income12,55511,5608,808
Interest expense on deposits(2,643)(2,414)(1,375)
Interest expense on short-term borrowings(120)(104)(115)
Interest expense on trading liabilities(1,424)(1,268)(1,143)
Central bank funds purchased, securities sold under repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions(4,065)(3,811)(2,119)
Interest expense on long-term debt(1,104)(1,194)(841)
Other(329)(341)(167)
Total interest expense(9,685)(9,132)(5,760)
Net interest income2,8702,4283,048





Trading activities

The following table sets forth the details of trading-related revenues:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Interest rate products1,036578884
Equity/index-related products2,459848632
Foreign exchange products618347362
Other19841(50)
Trading revenues4,3111,8141,828
Interest and dividend income on trading assets4,1503,7133,261
Interest expense on trading liabilities(1,424)(1,268)(1,143)
Trading interest income, net2,7262,4452,118
Total trading-related revenues7,0374,2593,946



The following table sets forth the details of trading assets and liabilities:
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05
Trading assets
Debt securities210,046198,815
Equity securities 1)171,358156,559
Derivative instruments54,62855,192
Other24,81524,684
Total trading assets460,847435,250
Trading liabilities
Short positions157,891137,618
Derivative instruments61,63256,607
Total trading liabilities219,523194,225
1) Includes convertible bonds.





Commissions and fees

The following table sets forth the details of commissions and fees:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Commissions from lending business329284187
Investment and portfolio management fees1,2611,2121,124
Commissions for other securities business602443
Commissions and fees from fiduciary activities1,3211,2361,167
Underwriting fees601781517
Brokerage fees1,4321,004904
Commissions, brokerage securities underwriting and other securities activities2,0331,7851,421
Fees for other customer services588791462
Commissions and fees4,2714,0963,237





Loans

The following table sets forth details of the domestic (Switzerland) and foreign loan portfolio:
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05
Banks1,9261,801
Commercial45,88943,972
Consumer83,33881,388
Public authorities3,6103,481
Lease financings2,9952,979
Switzerland137,758133,621
Banks8,1878,555
Commercial51,99646,110
Consumer18,43318,398
Public authorities9971,026
Lease financings135138
Foreign79,74874,227
Loans, gross217,506207,848
Deferred expenses, net4464
Allowance for loan losses(2,054)(2,241)
Total loans, net215,496205,671



As of March 31, 2006, the Group held CHF 21.1 billion in restricted loans, which represented collateral on secured borrowings. These loans are reported in Other assets and the related obligations are recorded in Other liabilities .

The following table sets forth the movements in the allowance for loan losses:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Balance beginning of period2,2412,4453,038
New provisions15520585
Releases of provisions(204)(214)(125)
Net additions charged to income statement(49)(9)(40)
Gross write-offs(189)(307)(223)
Recoveries428623
Net write-offs(147)(221)(200)
Provisions for interest11917
Foreign currency translation impact and other adjustments, net(2)1736
Balance end of period2,0542,2412,851
Provision for credit losses disclosed in the income statement also includes provisions for lending-related exposure.



The following table sets forth details of impaired loans, with or without a specific allowance. Loans are considered impaired when it is considered probable that the Group will not collect all amounts due under the loan terms.
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05
With a specific allowance2,4932,803
Without a specific allowance573516
Total impaired loans, gross3,0663,319
Specific allowance for impaired loans 1)1,6691,847
1) Included in the allowances for loan losses.





Life settlement contracts

The following table sets forth the expected realization dates for life settlement contracts held by the Group as of March 31, 2006:
within 1 yearwithin 1-2 yearswithin 2-3 yearswithin 3-4 yearswithin 4-5 yearsThereafterTotal
Contracts accounted for under the fair value method
Number of contracts3091772181631512,8553,873
Carrying value, in CHF m15812810245298
Face value, in CHF m159149179511,015
Contracts accounted for under the investment method
Number of contracts1129130
Carrying value, in CHF m1157158
Face value, in CHF m61,2321,238



The following table sets forth the life insurance premiums anticipated to be paid for those contracts accounted for under the investment method by the Group as of March 31, 2006, for each of the next five years:
in CHF mwithin 1 yearwithin 1-2 yearswithin 2-3 yearswithin 3-4 yearswithin 4-5 years
Anticipated life insurance premium payments1263636363



Central to the calculation of fair value for life settlement contracts is the estimation of mortality rates. Individual mortality rates are typically obtained by multiplying a base mortality curve for the general insured population provided by a professional actuarial organization together with an individual-specific multiplier. Individual-specific multipliers are calculated based on data obtained from third party life expectancy providers, which examine each insured individual’s medical conditions, family history, and other factors to arrive at a life expectancy estimate.



Restructuring liabilities

The following table sets forth the movements of restructuring liabilities:
20062005
in CHF mPersonnelOtherTotalPersonnelOtherTotal
Balance January 114620272249
Net additions charged to income statement055000
Write-offs/recoveries, net 1)(5)(5)(10)(11)(7)(18)
Transfers, foreign exchange000011
Balance March 319615161632
1) Includes cash paid or otherwise settled.





Accumulated other comprehensive income

The following table sets forth the movements of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax:
in CHF mGains/(losses) cash flow hedgeCumulative translation adjustmentUnrealized gains/ (losses) on securities1)Minimum pension liability adjustmentAccumulated other com- prehensive income/(loss)
Balance January 1, 200527(3,998)1,068(820)(3,723)
Increase/(decrease)(7)640220655
Reclassification adjustments, included in net profit(9)0(138)0(147)
Balance March 31, 200511(3,358)952(820)(3,215)
Balance January 1, 200677(2,497)1,156(642)(1,906)
Increase/(decrease)(109)(15)(529)0(653)
Reclassification adjustments, included in net profit0(28)(22)0(50)
Balance March 31, 2006(32)(2,540)605(642)(2,609)
1) Presented net of shadow adjustments.





Earnings per share

The following table sets forth details of the calculation of earnings per share:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2,6051,0901,905
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax2313(9)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(24)00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0014
Net income – as reported2,6041,1031,910
Net income available for common shares for basic EPS 1)2,6041,0731,864
Net income available for common shares for diluted EPS 2)2,6041,1201,948
Weighted-average common shares outstanding for basic EPS, in m1,128.01,090.21,134.9
Effect of dilutive securities
Convertible securities0.030.740.4
Share options and warrants17.713.58.2
Share awards33.548.514.4
Adjusted weighted-average common shares for diluted EPS 3)1,179.21,182.91,197.9
Basic earnings per share, in CHF
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2.310.971.64
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0.020.01(0.01)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(0.02)0.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.000.01
Net income available for common shares2.310.981.64
Diluted earnings per share, in CHF
Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes2.210.941.63
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax0.020.01(0.01)
Extraordinary items, net of tax(0.02)0.000.00
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax0.000.000.01
Net income available for common shares2.210.951.63
1) 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 basic earnings per share calculation.
2) Under the if-converted method for calculating diluted earnings per share, the interest on the mandatory convertible securities is included when the effect is dilutive.
3) Weighted-average potential common shares relating to instruments that were not dilutive for the respective periods (and therefore not included in the EPS-calculation above), but could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future were 32.5 million, 51.3 million and 53.5 million for 1Q2006, 4Q2005 and 1Q2005, respectively.





Pension

The following table sets forth details of the net periodic pension cost for the Swiss and international defined benefit pension and other post-retirement defined benefit plans:
in CHF m1Q20064Q20051Q2005
Service costs on benefit obligation107104100
Interest costs on benefit obligation173184184
Expected return on plan assets(227)(223)(224)
Amortization of
Prior service cost9910
Unrecognized (gains)/losses361713
Net periodic pension costs989183
Curtailment (gains)/losses(8)1(1)
Termination losses236
Total pension costs929588



Credit Suisse Group previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005, that it expected to contribute CHF 508 million to the pension plans in 2006. As of March 31, 2006, CHF 189 million of contributions have been made.



Guarantees and commitments


Guarantees
The following tables set forth details of contingent liabilities associated with guarantees:
As of March 31, 2006, in CHF mTotal gross amountTotal net amount1)Carrying valueCollateral received
Credit guarantees and similar instruments9,7017,994133,919
Performance guarantees and similar instruments10,6529,7242113,658
Securities lending indemnifications37,72037,720037,720
Derivatives492,295492,2953,0901,590
Other guarantees 2)3,9993,999231,518
Total guarantees554,367551,7323,33748,405



As of December 31, 2005, in CHF mTotal gross amountTotal net amount1)Carrying valueCollateral received
Credit guarantees and similar instruments9,9767,616113,484
Performance guarantees and similar instruments8,2757,4252333,737
Securities lending indemnifications35,45635,456035,456
Derivatives437,399437,3994,2381,612
Other guarantees 2)3,5523,552251,691
Total guarantees494,658491,4484,50745,980
1) Total net amount equals gross amount less any participations.
2) Contingent considerations in business combinations, residual value guarantees and other indemnifications.



Guarantees provided by the Group are broadly classified as follows: Credit guarantees, Performance guarantees and similar instruments, Securities lending indemnifications, Derivatives and Other guarantees. Readers are referred to note 34 “Guarantees and commitments” in the Credit Suisse Group Annual Report 2005 for a detailed description of guarantees.

Effective January 1, 2006, all deposit-taking banks in Switzerland are required to ensure the payout of privileged deposits up to a total amount of CHF 4 billion in case of specified restrictions or compulsory liquidation of a deposit-taking bank. Upon occurrence of a payout event, the Group’s contribution will be calculated based on its share of privileged deposits in proportion to the total privileged deposits. Currently, the regulator estimates the maximum payout amount for the Group to be CHF 588 million, which is reflected in Other guarantees in the table above. The Group believes that the likelihood of having to pay under this agreement is remote.


Disposal-related contingencies and other indemnifications
The Group has certain guarantees for which its maximum contingent liability cannot be quantified. These guarantees are not reflected in the table above and are discussed below.


Disposal-related contingencies
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, 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 consolidated financial statements.

The Group has certain agreements, including retrocession agreements, with XL Insurance (Bermuda) Limited (XL), which could result in payments to XL. Furthermore, in the fourth quarter of 2004 and the second and third quarters of 2005, XL submitted details of its claims relating to alleged breaches of warranties in connection with the 2001 sale of Winterthur International. With the assistance of outside counsel, the Group continues to evaluate these claims and, on the basis of facts known, believes that the currently recorded provisions for these matters are adequate to cover the contingencies related to this litigation and any other agreements with XL.

The Group believes, based on currently available information and advice of outside counsel, that the results of such proceedings, in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Group's financial condition but might be material to operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

The Group entered into a profit and loss sharing agreement with the purchaser of Churchill Insurance Group plc (Churchill). In accordance with the terms of this agreement, the Group is required to reimburse the purchaser for a proportion of any losses in one line of business. Profits in this one line of business are shared under similar terms. The amount payable or receivable under the provisions of the Churchill profit and loss sharing agreement is determined based primarily on actuarial valuations, which are updated and settled quarterly, with an independent actuarial valuation of the provisions being performed regularly as agreed by the Group and the purchaser. This process will continue until both parties agree to cease the regular reviews but might continue for more than five years.

Furthermore, the Group has a continuing involvement in disposed businesses through reinsurance agreements, which could continue for more than five years.


Other indemnifications
The Group provides indemnifications to certain counterparties in connection with its normal operating activities, for which 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 commitments
The following table sets forth details of other commitments:
As of March 31, 2006, in CHF mTotal gross amountTotal net amount1)Collateral received
Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits4,9114,6232,405
Loan commitments205,465205,155132,126
Forward reverse repurchase agreements21,92921,92921,929
Other 5,5335,533576
Total other commitments237,838237,240157,036



As of December 31, 2005, in CHF mTotal gross amountTotal net amount1)Collateral received
Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits5,3455,0422,761
Loan commitments199,825199,555126,385
Forward reverse repurchase agreements15,47215,47215,472
Other 4,3604,360582
Total other commitments225,002224,429145,200
1) Total net amount equals gross amount less any participations.



Other commitments of the Group are broadly classified as follows: Irrevocable commitments under documentary credits, Loan commitments, Forward reverse repurchase agreements and Other commitments. Readers are referred to note 34 “Guarantees and commitments” of the Credit Suisse Group Annual Report 2005 for a detailed description of other off-balance sheet commitments.



Variable interest entities

FIN 46R “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – An Interpretation of ARB No. 51”, 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. The Group consolidates 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, and as part of these activities, the Group may retain interests in VIEs. In general, investors in consolidated VIEs do not have recourse to the Group in the event of a default, except where a guarantee was provided to the investors or where the Group is the counterparty to a derivative transaction involving VIEs.

The Group’s involvement with VIEs may be broadly grouped into three primary categories: Collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), Commercial paper conduits and Financial intermediation. Further details are available in notes 1, 2 and 36 of Credit Suisse Group’s Annual Report 2005 regarding the Group’s policy on consolidation of VIEs and the nature of the Group’s involvement with these entities.

The following table sets forth the total assets by category related to non-consolidated VIEs:
Carrying value of VIEs' total assets
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05
Collateralized debt obligations20,54920,515
Commercial paper conduits8,6068,528
Financial intermediation98,80678,909
Total127,961107,952



The following table sets forth the total assets by category related to VIEs consolidated as a result of the Group being the primary beneficiary:
VIEs' total assets
in CHF m31.03.0631.12.05
Collateralized debt obligations3,9113,365
Commercial paper conduits11
Financial intermediation15,86414,032
Total assets consolidated pursuant to FIN 46R19,77617,398




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 Group has consolidated all CDO VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary resulting in the inclusion by the Group of approximately CHF 3.9 billion and CHF 3.4 billion of assets and liabilities of these VIEs as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. 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 0.7 billion and CHF 1.0 billion as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.


Commercial paper conduits
The Group continues to act as the administrator and provider of liquidity and credit enhancement facilities for several commercial paper conduit vehicles (CP conduits). The Group does not sell assets to the CP conduits and does not have any ownership interest in the CP conduits.

The Group’s commitments to CP conduits consist of obligations under liquidity and credit enhancement agreements.

As of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Group’s maximum loss exposure to non-consolidated CP conduits was CHF 13.9 billion, which consisted of CHF 8.4 billion of funded assets and the CP conduits’ commitments to purchase CHF 5.5 billion of additional assets. As of December 31, 2005, the Group’s maximum loss exposure was CHF 14.2 billion.

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 enhancements 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. 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 was CHF 14.4 billion and CHF 12.8 billion as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, which represents the notional amount of any guarantees and the fair value of all other interests held. 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 that is retained by investors.



Litigation

The Group has provided reserves for litigation, claims and proceedings in accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” The Group recorded in the second quarter of 2005 a CHF 960 million (USD 750 million) charge before tax, CHF 624 million after tax, in Investment Banking, to increase the reserve for private litigation involving Enron, certain IPO allocation practices, research analyst independence and other related litigation. The charge was in addition to the reserve for these private litigation matters of CHF 702 million (USD 450 million) before tax originally established in 2002 and brings the total reserve for these private litigation matters as of March 31, 2006, to CHF 1.4 billion (USD 1.1 billion) after deductions for settlements that have since taken place.

The Group is involved in a number of other judicial, regulatory and arbitration proceedings concerning the matters arising in connection with the conduct of its businesses. These actions have been brought on behalf of various classes of claimants and, unless specified, seek damages of material and/or indeterminate amounts. The Group believes, based on currently available information and advice of counsel, that the results of such proceedings, in the aggregate, are not likely to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition but might be material to operating results for any particular period, depending, in part, upon the operating results for such period.

It is inherently difficult to predict the outcome of many of these matters. In presenting the condensed consolidated financial statements, management makes estimates regarding the outcome of these matters and records a reserve and takes a charge to income when losses with respect to such matters are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and currently available information and involve a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and nature of the litigation, claim or proceeding, the progress of the matter, the advice of legal counsel, the Group’s defenses and its experience in similar cases or proceedings as well as its assessment of matters, including settlements, involving other defendants in similar or related cases or proceedings.

Further charges or releases of litigation reserves may be necessary in the future as developments in such litigation, claims or proceedings warrant.



Subsequent events

In April 2006, the Group and certain of its subsidiaries reached an agreement with a number of professional liability insurers to resolve insurance obligations relating to certain litigation and related costs involving the Investment Banking segment. This agreement provides for the Group to receive in the second quarter of 2006 up to CHF 392 million (USD 300 million). The Group expects to reflect any amounts received in the second quarter of 2006 as a reduction in Investment Banking’s operating expenses.




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Credit Suisse Group’s ordinary shares are registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.50 per share and are listed on the Swiss Exchange/virt-x. In addition, Credit Suisse Group has a sponsored level II American Depositary Shares (ADS) program listed on the New York Stock Exchange for which Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas acts as depositary. Each ADS represents one registered share of the Group.

Further information about historic share prices and other share-related statistics can be found within the Credit Suisse Group financial highlights section of this document and at www.credit-suisse.com/investors.

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Long termAa3A+AA-
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Foreign currency translation rates
The following table sets forth principal Swiss franc foreign exchange rates:
Average rateClosing rate
in CHF1Q20064Q20051Q200531.03.0631.12.05
1 USD1.301.301.171.30691.3137
1 EUR1.561.551.551.58151.5572
1 GBP2.282.282.232.26682.2692
100 JPY1.111.121.121.10761.1190




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Credit Suisse Group
Quarterly Results 2006/Q1

 

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, 2005 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.

 

         

   

Credit Suisse Group financial highlights

         

   

In CHF m, except where indicated

Return on equity - Group                                                                          24.4%        11.2%                      20.6%

Return on equity - Banking                                                                             27.4%1      10.8%                      22.9%

Return on equity - Insurance                                                                    15.0%1       11.4%            12.0%

Cost/income ratio - Banking                                                            68.4%         78.9%                     70.9%

Net new assets in CHF bn                                                                              31.1              7.8                          15.4

           1Q                                  06                                                               1Q06                       4Q05          1Q05

1)    Excluding minority interest income relating to consolidated entities in which the Group does not have a
    significant economic interest in such income  of CHF 1,275 m, CHF 272 m, CHF 539 m in 1Q06, 1Q05 and 4Q05, respectively

1Q06

Change
in % from
4Q05

Change
in % from
1Q05

Pre-tax income 1)                                                                                                              3,506             206%                              37%

Net income             3,506                                                                                                       2,604         136%                       36%

Basic earnings per share in CHF                                                           2.311       136%                              41%

 

Positive earning trends in all segments

Pre-tax income

1,564

932

1,308

974

234

208

505

418

CHF m

68%

34%

13%

21%

 

Investment Banking benefited from a high level of client
activity in a favorable market environment

Net revenues and pre-tax income at
record level, reflecting strong
performance in all key business areas

Continued progress in delivering a
focused franchise

Reduced compensation/revenue ratio in
line with commitment to reduce cost
ratios over time

Pre-tax income margin of 27.2% and
return on average ERC of 42.0%

Named “Best Investment Bank in
Latin America” by
Latin Finance

Highlights first quarter 2006

 

Fixed income trading delivered record revenues

Fixed income trading revenues

CHF m

Comments on 1Q06

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

2,116

1,353

1,969

1,566

2,767

Generally favorable markets, with
narrowing credit spreads and a
substantially higher new issue
activity

Strong results in leveraged finance,
Latin America and global foreign
exchange positioning

Offset in part by lower results in
other emerging markets, ABS and
CMBS

77%

31%

 

Equity trading reflected higher revenues across all
major business areas amid strong markets

Equity trading revenues

CHF m

Comments on 1Q06

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

1,066

912

1,341

1,021

2,077

Customer flow businesses in cash
and convertibles performed well
across all regions

Derivatives benefited from
increased deal flow and good
trading results

Prime services continued to perform
well with increased revenues

Solidified its top tier position in
prime brokerage according to the
Global Custodian Prime
Brokerage
survey

103%

95%

 

Advisory taking steps to improve market share and
revenues

Advisory and other fees

CHF m

Comments on 1Q06

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

Improved revenues vs. 1Q05 but
revenues down vs. 4Q05 due to
lower industry-wide transactions
and lower market share

Strengthening business with critical
hires in key industries and regions

225

369

433

333

448

(26)%

48%

 

Significant increases in underwriting fees

Underwriting revenues in CHF m

Comments on 1Q06

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

271

411

408

456

68%

394

139

186

263

249

79%

343

Debt underwriting

Equity underwriting

16%

Debt underwriting up due to strength in
leveraged finance, ABS and investment
grade capital markets

Strong leveraged finance franchise with
continued shift to syndicated loan market

Market share position #3 in high-yield as
market recovered from recent lows

Equity underwriting up vs. 1Q05 due to
higher industry-wide activity and
improved market share

Equity underwriting down vs. 4Q05 due
to lower global industry-wide issuances

Market share position #3 in global IPOs

(27)%

 

Reduced compensation/revenue ratio in line with
commitment to reduce costs ratios over time

Operating expenses

CHF m

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

3,081

3,502

3,462

4,248

                                                                                                                           2005             1Q06

Compensation/revenue ratio in %                                   55.5                           53.5

Cost/income ratio in %                                                     90.2 / 84.0 1)               73.8

Pre-tax income margin in %                          10.3 / 16.5 1)             27.2

Compensation increased with
higher revenues

Compensation/revenue ratio
two percentage points below
the full-year 2005 level

3,976

1) Excludes CHF 960 m charge in 2Q05 to increase
the reserve for certain private litigation matters

Compensation and benefits

Up 23% vs. 1Q05 reflecting
higher professional fees and
branding implementation costs

Down 12% vs. 4Q05 due to
lower professional fees and
expense provisions

Other expenses

 

Private Banking capitalized on strong client activity and
market momentum

Strong top-line growth driven
by commission revenues

Wealth Management registered higher
assets under management, net new
assets, brokerage and product issuing
volumes

Corporate & Retail Banking continued to
achieve strong pre-tax income

Highlights first quarter 2006

 

Private Banking with excellent results reflecting
significant growth in commissions and fees

Pre-tax income

CHF m

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

974

929

1,037

1,026

1,308

  Pre-tax income margin in %

       38.4          36.8          38.2           37.8           42.1

1Q06 performance a result of strong
client activity in a favorable market
environment

Announced the merger of its
independent private banks* to create
a single independently-managed bank
named
Clariden Leu

Annual synergy target of around
CHF 100 m from 2008

Merger effective from January 2007

34%

27%

Comments

* Clariden Bank, BGP Banca di Gestione Patrimoniale,
Bank Hofmann, Bank Leu and Credit Suisse Fides

 

Wealth Management showed strong top-line growth

Revenues and gross margin

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

2.2

Net revenues
in CHF bn
(left-hand scale)

Gross margin on
assets under
management in bp
(right-hand scale)

1.9

1.9

1.7

1.7

19%

31%

CHF bn

bp

                                                                                                  2005              1Q06

  Transaction-based margin                          40 bp             52 bp

  Asset-based margin                                  73 bp             73 bp

 

Wealth Management registered strong net new asset
inflows

Net new assets and growth

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

Net new assets in CHF bn (left-hand scale)

Net new asset growth in % 1) (right-hand scale)

693.3

14.5

25.9

733.7

Assets under management

31.12.2005

Net new
assets

Market and
FX related
movements

31.03.2006

14.5

5.8%

CHF bn

%1)

6.8

11.1

8.1

16.8

1) Rolling 4 quarter average

CHF bn

 

Wealth Management expands pre-tax margin

CHF m

Operating expenses

Higher performance-related
compensation accruals in line
with strong quarterly results

Compensation and benefits

Investments in new
Credit Suisse brand

Higher commission expenses

Other expenses

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

1,059

1,139

1,163

1,264

1,078

  Pre-tax income margin in %

       37.7                                35.2                          38.7                            37.6                            43.2

Overall expenses

Investments in international
expansion

 

Corporate & Retail Banking achieves continued strong
pre-tax income

Pre-tax income

CHF m

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

331

336

316

322

345

 Pre-tax income margin in %

      39.6                    40.2                     37.1                    38.0                 39.1

 Pre-tax return on average ERC in %

      41.8                    42.6                    40.0                      42.4                   48.4

Strong revenue development of
6% while operating expenses
only increased by 4% compared
to first quarter 2005

Continued releases of provisions
for credit losses but at a lower
level

4%

7%

Comments on 1Q06

 

Asset Management shows good results while focusing
on further strengthening its business model

Growing commission and fee income
and strong private equity gains

Operating expenses increased due to
commission expenses, business
realignment and branding
implementation costs

Several initiatives launched to turn
around unprofitable businesses and
reduce overall cost base

Growth strategy in Asia continues
through Joint Venture with
Woori
Asset Management
in South Korea

Highlights first quarter 2006

 

Revenues have improved substantially and are well
above the 2005 quarterly average

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

614

782

648

757

756

85

266

139

208

206

529

516

509

549

550

Sustained high contribution
from private equity gains

2005 levels considered to be
at the high-end of PE cycle

Private Equity (PE) gains

Net revenues before PE gains

Adversely impacted by
charges in relation to fair
value adjustment on interest
rate derivatives

CHF m

Revenues

                                                                                                                           2005             1Q06

  Gross margin on
  assets under management in bp
                                   54.5              49.8

Gross margin affected by
inclusion of more than
CHF 40 bn in low margin
money market funds in 4Q05

 

Asset Management operating expenses increased due
to higher commissions and development costs

CHF m

Operating expenses

Increase vs. 1Q05 in line
with revenue growth

Slight increase vs. 4Q05
which showed comparable
revenues

Compensation and benefits

Up CHF 78 m vs. 1Q05 due to

commission expenses

development costs for the
realignment of the business

marketing costs

Other expenses

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

406

448

516

520

425

  Pre-tax income margin in %

      33.9                                   45.7                          30.9                             31.8                          31.0

 

Good net new asset inflows, benefited from reinvestment
of outflows recorded in the fourth quarter

Net new assets and growth

1Q05

2Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

Net new assets in CHF bn (left-hand scale)

Net new asset growth 1) in % (right-hand scale)

589.4

17.0

13.2

619.6 2)

Assets under management

CHF bn

5.1%

CHF bn

%1)

1) Rolling 4 quarter average

3.9

11.4

5.1

(0.8)

17.0

31.12.2005

Net new
assets

Market and
FX related
movements

31.03.2006

2) Including assets managed on behalf of other banking segments

 

Winterthur showed strong operating performance and
business volume growth

Highlights first quarter 2006

Pre-tax income up 21% as a result of
continued operating improvement

Return on equity at 15%

Shareholders’ equity decreased slightly
to CHF 9.4 bn due to lower unrealized
gains on investment securities

Year-end 2005 EU solvency ratio at  
229% (vs. 192% at year-end 2004)

 

Continued operating improvement

1Q05

1Q06

417

505

1Q05

1Q06

275

315

1Q05

1Q06

272

299

Life & Pensions business

Non-Life business

Winterthur

Reduction of expense ratio for Life & Pensions and of combined ratio for Non-
Life showed technical improvement

Further optimizing business portfolio, while strengthening operating platforms

Announced sale of part of Swiss health business, restructuring administration
functions and strengthening of sales force in Switzerland

21%

15%

10%

CHF m

Pre-tax income

 

Strong top-line growth

1Q05

1Q06

11.5

12.7

1Q05

1Q06

6.9

8.2

1Q05

1Q06

4.5

4.5

Life & Pensions business

Non-Life business

Winterthur

Life & Pensions: Strong growth in traditional and unit-linked business

Traditional premium volume growth driven by Group Life Switzerland

Unit-linked growth in UK, Asia and Central and Eastern Europe

Non-Life: Focus on profitable growth and selective underwriting

Growth in Switzerland and Spain offset by reduction in Germany

11%

13%

0%

39%

Gross
premiums

Deposit
business

18%

CHF bn

Total business volume

 

Improved technical performance

1Q05

1Q06

5.8%

4.2%

1Q05

1Q06

96.7%

27.9

1Q05

1Q06

5.3

4.8

Combined ratio

Non-Life business

Investment return

Winterthur

Expense ratio

Life & Pensions business

Continued strict cost management and underwriting discipline

Generally favorable claims development

Lower realizations and lower current investment income

93.5%

27.6

65.6

69.1

Claims
ratio

Expense

ratio

Net current
investment return

Realized
gains/(losses)

 

215

238

240

233

in CHF bn

12.1

10.9

11.1

11.3

BIS tier 1 ratio in %

10.8

248

Credit Suisse Group’s capital position

Repurchased 7.9 m shares worth
CHF 580 m during the quarter

Cancelled 34 m shares following the
approval at the shareholder meeting on
April 28, 2006

Risk-weighted assets increased,
reflecting commercial and private
lending and securitization activities

Tier 1 capital increased slightly with
the quarterly profit offset by the share
repurchase, dividend accruals and
certain unrealized gains not qualifying
for capital adequacy purposes

2Q05

1Q05

3Q05

4Q05

1Q06

Risk-weighted assets

Comments

7%

 

1Q06

Credit Suisse Group’s key performance targets overview

   Mid-term
          targets

Pre-tax income margin                                                                            27.2 %            > 20 %

Pre-tax return on average ERC                                       42.0 %            > 25 %

Pre-tax income margin                                                        43.2 %            > 40 %

Net new asset annualized growth rate                       8.4 %             > 6 %

Investment Banking

Private
Banking

Asset Management

Wealth
Management

Corporate &
Retail Banking

Pre-tax income margin                                                                39.1 %            > 35 %

Pre-tax return on average ERC                                       48.4 %            > 35 %

Pre-tax income margin                                                                31.0 %            > 35 %

Credit Suisse Group
consolidated

BIS Tier 1 ratio                                                                                                 10.8 %            ~ 10 %

Return on equity                                                                                            24.4 %            > 20 %

 

Questions & Answers

 

 

 

Revised Segment Financial Results–Unaudited

Effective January 1, 2006, Credit Suisse Group realigned its organizational structure to its new strategic orientation, which is to focus on banking and hold its insurance business as a financial investment. As a result of this realignment, the Bank’s business consists of three reporting segments: Investment Banking, Private Banking and Asset Management. Revised segment financial information for the operating segments of the Bank for full year 2003, 2004 and 2005 and quarterly information for 2004, 2005 and the quarter ended March 31, 2006 reflecting the operational and management structure in place during 2006 is included in this document.


Consolidated income statement (unaudited)

12 months

in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Interest and dividend income 28'338   30'947   40'920     7'733   7'889   7'615   7'710     8'808   10'115   10'437   11'560     12'555  
Interest expense (16'637 ) (19'007 ) (29'336 )   (4'663 ) (4'536 ) (4'848 ) (4'960 )   (5'760 ) (6'820 ) (7'624 ) (9'132 )   (9'685 )
 




   






   






   
 
Net interest income 11'701   11'940   11'584     3'070   3'353   2'767   2'750     3'048   3'295   2'813   2'428     2'870  
 




   






   






   
 
Commissions and fees 12'911   13'571   14'611     3'561   3'416   3'306   3'288     3'237   3'482   3'796   4'096     4'271  
Trading revenues 3'528   4'560   7'508     1'515   712   933   1'400     1'828   914   2'952   1'814     4'311  
Realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net
1'527   1'143   1'488     525   194   127   297     421   436   370   261     358  
Insurance net premiums earned 21'234   20'255   20'650     7'247   4'538   4'032   4'438     7'596   4'217   4'359   4'478     8'204  
Other revenues 1'369   3'333   4'457     731   1'355   608   639     767   1'584   1'045   1'061     1'765  
 




   






   






   
 
Total noninterest revenues 40'569   42'862   48'714     13'579   10'215   9'006   10'062     13'849   10'633   12'522   11'710     18'909  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 52'270   54'802   60'298     16'649   13'568   11'773   12'812     16'897   13'928   15'335   14'138     21'779  
 




   






   






   
 
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends
24'024   22'025   23'310     7'741   4'751   4'196   5'337     7'984   4'990   5'550   4'786     9'372  
Provision for credit losses 600   78   (140 )   34   133   38   (127 )   (36 ) (29 ) (48 ) (27 )   (60 )
 




   






   






   
 
Total benefits, claims and credit losses
24'624   22'103   23'170     7'775   4'884   4'234   5'210     7'948   4'961   5'502   4'759     9'312  
 




   






   






   
 
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses
4'397   4'075   4'277     1'024   1'083   1'013   955     1'029   1'008   1'261   979     998  
Banking compensation and benefits 11'042   11'951   13'971     3'428   3'087   2'802   2'634     3'296   3'098   3'595   3'982     4'472  
Other expenses 8'944   8'389   9'664     1'822   1'993   2'076   2'498     1'791   3'036   2'108   2'729     2'211  
Goodwill impairment 1'510   0   0     0   0   0   0     0   0   0   0     0  
Restructuring charges 135   85   4     4   60   13   8     0   1   0   3     5  
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 26'028   24'500   27'916     6'278   6'223   5'904   6'095     6'116   7'143   6'964   7'693     7'686  
 




   






   






   
 
Income from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes
1'618   8'199   9'212     2'596   2'461   1'635   1'507     2'833   1'824   2'869   1'686     4'781  
 




   






   






   
 
Income tax expense/(benefit) (14)   1'417   1'352     564   436   105   312     627   208   432   85     860  
Dividends on preferred securities for consolidated entities
133   0   0     0   0   0   0     0   0   0   0     0  
Minority interests, net of tax (31 ) 1'127   2'030     119   548   205   255     301   708   510   511     1'316  
 




   






   






   
 
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items and cumulative effect ofaccounting changes
1'530   5'655   5'830     1'913   1'477   1'325   940     1'905   908   1'927   1'090     2'605  
 




   






   






   
 
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(201 ) (21 ) 6     (46 ) (20 ) 26   19     (9 ) 11   (9 ) 13     23  
Extraordinary items, net of tax 7   0   0     0   0   0   0     0   0   0   0     (24)  
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax
(566)   (6)   14     (6)   0   0   0     14   0   0   0     0  
 




   






   






   
 
Net income 770   5'628   5'850     1'861   1'457   1'351   959     1'910   919   1'918   1'103     2'604  
 




   






   






   
 
                                                       
12 months

2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Return on equity—Group 2.2 % 15.9 % 15.4 %   21.3 % 16.6 % 15.3 % 10.6 %   20.6 % 9.8 % 20.1 % 11.2 %   24.4 %
 




   






   






   
 
Return on equityBanking 12.6 % 17.8 % 16.2 %   24.2 % 16.6 % 14.2 % 14.1 %   22.9 % 9.1 % 22.7 % 10.8 %   27.4 %
 




   






   






   
 
Return on equityInsurance (26.9 %) 9.2 % 11.7 %   12.2 % 19.0 % 18.4 % (1.2 %)   12.0 % 11.3 % 11.9 % 11.4 %   15.0 %
 




   






   






   
 
Basic earnings per share in CHF 0.64   4.80   5.17     1.56   1.26   1.16   0.82     1.64   0.82   1.67   0.98     2.31  
 




   






   






   
 
Diluted earnings per share in CHF 0.63   4.75   5.02     1.54   1.22   1.15   0.80     1.63   0.79   1.63   0.95     2.21  
 




   






   






   
 
Cost/income ratioBanking 77.3 % 74.7 % 77.7 %   70.1 % 73.4 % 79.7 % 76.7 %   70.9 % 89.6 % 72.6 % 78.9 %   68.4 %
 




   






   






   
 

Investment Banking income statement (unaudited)

12 months      

     
in CHF m 2003 2004 2005   1Q2004 2Q2004 3Q2004 4Q2004   1Q2005 2Q2005 3Q2005 4Q2005   1Q2006
 




   






   






   
 
Net interest income 4'260 4'134 3'372   1'085 1'333 850 866   1'016 1'223 712 421   748
 




   






   






   
 
Commissions and fees 6'080 6'171 6'709   1'616 1'532 1'546 1'477   1'327 1'566 1'832 1'984   1'942
Trading revenues and realized gains/(losses)
     
from investment securities, net 2'262 2'872 4'931   1'390 120 647 715   1'484 465 1'779 1'203   2'943
Other revenues 422 564 535   67 303 122 72   167 163 78 127   124
 




   






   






   
 
Total noninterest revenues 8'764 9'607 12'175   3'073 1'955 2'315 2'264   2'978 2'194 3'689 3'314   5'009
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 13'024 13'741 15'547   4'158 3'288 3'165 3'130   3'994 3'417 4'401 3'735   5'757
 




   






   






   
 
Provision for credit losses 167 (34 ) (73 )   (21 ) 80 24 (117 )   (19 ) (1 ) (40 ) (13 )   (55 )
 




   






   






   
 
Compensation and benefits 6'881 7'765 8'621   2'332 1'998 1'749 1'686   2'135 1'977 2'373 2'136   3'080
Other expenses 3'958 3'987 5'400   860 957 1'119 1'051   946 1'999 1'129 1'326   1'168
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 10'839 11'752 14'021   3'192 2'955 2'868 2'737   3'081 3'976 3'502 3'462   4'248
 




   






   






   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes
2'018 2'023 1'599   987 253 273 510   932 (558) 939 286   1'564
 




   






   






   
 
Excluding minority interest revenues/expenses relating primarily to consolidated entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest.     

Investment Banking revenue disclosure (unaudited)

12 months      
 
                                           
in CHF m 2003 2004 2005   1Q2004 2Q2004 3Q2004 4Q2004   1Q2005 2Q2005 3Q2005 4Q2005   1Q2006
 




   






   






   
 
Debt underwriting 1'454 1'401 1'484   313 435 368 285   271 411 408 394   456
Equity underwriting 783 747 931   244 189 115 199   139 186 263 343   249
 




   






   






   
 
Underwriting 2'237 2'148 2'415   557 624 483 484   410 597 671 737   705
 




   






   






   
 
Advisory and other fees 1'306 1'161 1'475   223 278 332 328   225 369 433 448   333
 




   






   






   
 
Total investment banking 3'543 3'309 3'890   780 902 815 812   635 966 1'104 1'185   1'038
 




   






   






   
 
Fixed income 5'834 6'191 7'004   2'084 1'183 1'499 1'425   2'116 1'353 1'969 1'566   2'767
Equity 3'345 3'795 4'340   1'206 935 768 886   1'066 912 1'341 1'021   2'077
 




   






   






   
 
Total trading 9'179 9'986 11'344   3'290 2'118 2'267 2'311   3'182 2'265 3'310 2'587   4'844
 




   






   






   
 
Other (including loan portfolio) 302 446 313   88 268 83 7   177 186 (13 ) (37 )   (125 )
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 13'024 13'741 15'547   4'158 3'288 3'165 3'130   3'994 3'417 4'401 3'735   5'757
 




   






   






   
 
                                                       
   12 months       
 
                                           
2003 2004 2005   1Q2004 2Q2004 3Q2004 4Q2004   1Q2005 2Q2005 3Q2005 4Q2005   1Q2006
 




   






   






   
 
Cost/income ratio 83.2 % 85.5 % 90.2 %   76.8 % 89.9 % 90.6 % 87.4 %   77.1 % 116.4 % 79.6 % 92.7 %   73.8 %
 




   






   






   
 
Pre-tax income margin 15.5 % 14.7 % 10.3 %   23.7 % 7.7 % 8.6 % 16.3 %   23.3 % (16.3 %) 21.3 % 7.7 %   27.2 %
 




   






   






   
 
Compensation/revenue ratio 52.8 % 56.5 % 55.5 %   56.1 % 60.8 % 55.3 % 53.9 %   53.5 % 57.9 % 53.9 % 57.2 %   53.5 %
 




   






   






   
 
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m
10'922 13'246   10'708 11'109 11'297 10'852   11'221 12'708 14'229 15'109   15'871
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)
20.9 % 14.7 %   39.1 % 11.3 % 12.4 % 21.3 %   35.8 % (15.2 %) 28.9 % 10.3 %   42.0 %
 




   






   






   
 
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.          


Private Banking income statement (unaudited)

12 months
 
                                           
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Net interest income 3'651   3'651   3'716     919   914   911   907     922   924   946   924     966  
 




   






   






   
 
Commissions and fees 4'846   5'434   5'812     1'479   1'359   1'277   1'319     1'403   1'364   1'510   1'535     1'807  
Trading revenues and realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net
475   629   793     92   325   101   111     167   168   222   236     303  
Other revenues 274   238   174     72   52   46   68     47   68   38   21     34  
 




   






   






   
 
Total noninterest revenues 5'595   6'301   6'779     1'643   1'736   1'424   1'498     1'617   1'600   1'770   1'792     2'144  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 9'246   9'952   10'495     2'562   2'650   2'335   2'405     2'539   2'524   2'716   2'716     3'110  
 




   






   






   
 
Provision for credit losses 404   116   (71 )   55   51   18   (8 )   (16 ) (28 ) (6 ) (21 )   (8 )
 




   






   






   
 
Compensation and benefits 3'247   3'155   3'588     867   871   770   647     906   876   918   888     1'071  
Other expenses 2'900   2'966   3'012     689   755   731   791     675   747   767   823     739  
Restructuring charges 12   (2 ) 0     (2 ) 0   0   0     0   0   0   0
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 6'159   6'119   6'600     1'554   1'626   1'501   1'438     1'581   1'623   1'685   1'711     1'810  
 




   






   






   
 
Income from continuing operations before taxes
2'683   3'717   3'966     953   973   816   975     974   929   1'037   1'026     1'308  
 




   






   






   
 
                                                       
12 months

                                           
2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Cost/income ratio 66.6 % 61.5 % 62.9 %   60.7 % 61.4 % 64.3 % 59.8 %   62.3 % 64.3 % 62.0 % 63.0 %   58.2 %
 




   






   






   
 
Pre-tax income margin 29.0 % 37.3 % 37.8 %   37.2 % 36.7 % 34.9 % 40.5 %   38.4 % 36.8 % 38.2 % 37.8 %   42.1 %
 




   






   






   
 
Net new assets, in CHF bn 16.1   36.8   50.4     14.8   10.1   4.9   7.0     14.1   8.6   18.8   8.9     14.8  
 




   






   






   
 
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m   4'718   4'714     4'726   4'748   4'755   4'677     4'655   4'727   4'741   4'743     4'778  
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)
  79.8 % 85.5 %   81.6 % 82.9 % 69.9 % 84.5 %   84.8 % 79.8 % 88.9 % 88.2 %   111.1 %
 




   






   






   
 
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.


Wealth Management income statement (unaudited)

  12 months                          
 




                                           
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Net interest income 1 '333   1 '569   1 '625     380   388   397   404     411   401   417   396     458  
 




   






   






   
 
Total noninterest revenues 4 '688   5 '083   5 '500     1 '417   1 '326   1 '134   1 '206     1 '294   1 '287   1 '447   1 '472     1 '769  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 6 '021   6 '652   7 '125     1 '797   1 '714   1 '531   1 '610     1 '705   1 '688   1 '864   1 '868     2 '227  
 




   






   






   
 
Provision for credit losses 13   (5 ) 25     7   (9 ) (1 ) (2 )   3   16   4   2     0  
 




   






   






   
 
Compensation and benefits 2 '103   2 '071   2 '367     584   562   493   432     589   575   607   596     735  
Other expenses 1 '888   2 '007   2 '072     478   509   484   536     470   503   532   567     529  
Restructuring charges 12   (3 ) 0     (2 ) 0   (1 ) 0     0   0   0   0      
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
Total operating expenses 4 '003   4 '075   4 '439     1 '060   1 '071   976   968     1 '059   1 '078   1 '139   1 '163     1 '264  
 




   






   






   
 
Income from continuing operations before taxes
2 '005   2 '582   2 '661     730   652   556   644     643   594   721   703     963  
 




   






   






   
 
                               
  12 months                    
 




                                           
  2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Cost/income ratio 66.5 % 61.3 % 62.3 %   59.0 % 62.5 % 63.7 % 60.1 %   62.1 % 63.9 % 61.1 % 62.3 %   56.8 %
 




   






   






   
 
Pre-tax income margin 33.3 % 38.8 % 37.3 %   40.6 % 38.0 % 36.3 % 40.0 %   37.7 % 35.2 % 38.7 % 37.6 %   43.2 %
 




   






   






   
 
Net new assets, in CHF bn 15.4   31.4   42.8     12.5   9.2   3.5   6.2     11.1   8.1   16.8   6.8     14.5  
 




   






   






   
 
Net new asset growth (rolling four quarter average)
  5.8 % 7.5 %         5.8 %   5.3 % 5.1 % 7.4 % 7.5 %   7.8 %
 




   






   






   
 
Net new asset growth   5.8 % 7.5 %   9.3 % 6.4 % 2.4 % 4.4 %   7.8 % 5.4 % 10.6 % 4.0 %   8.4 %
 




   






   






   
 
Gross margin on assets under management
  117.4 bp 112.6 bp   129.5 bp 120.3 bp 107.2 bp 112.9 bp   117.2 bp 110.0 bp 114.3 bp 109.4 bp   124.6 bp
 




   






   






   
 
   of which asset-based   77.9 bp 72.6 bp   79.7 bp 78.3 bp 76.2 bp 77.5 bp   77.8 bp 70.3 bp 72.3 bp 70.3 bp   73.1 bp
 




   






   






   
 
   of which transaction-based   39.5 bp 40.1 bp   49.9 bp 42.1 bp 31.0 bp 35.4 bp   39.4 bp 39.7 bp 41.9 bp 39.1 bp   51.5 bp
 




   






   






   
 
Net margin (pre-tax) on assets under management
  45.6 bp 42.0 bp   52.6 bp 45.8 bp 38.9 bp 45.1 bp   44.2 bp 38.7 bp 44.2 bp 41.2 bp   53.9 bp
 




   






   






   
 

Corporate & Retail Banking income statement (unaudited)

  12 months                    
 




                                           
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Net interest income 2 '319   2 '082   2 '092     538   527   514   503     512   523   529   528     508  
 




   






   






   
 
Total noninterest revenues 906   1 '217   1 '278     227   409   290   291     323   313   323   319     375  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 3 '225   3 '299   3 '370     765   936   804   794     835   836   852   847     883  
 




   






   






   
 
Provision for credit losses 391   122   (96 )   48   60   20   (6 )   (19 ) (44 ) (10 ) (23 )   (8 )
 




   






   






   
 
Compensation and benefits 1 '144   1 '083   1 '221     283   309   277   214     318   301   311   291     336  
Other expenses 1 '012   959   940     211   246   247   255     205   243   235   257     210  
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 2 '156   2 '042   2 '161     494   555   524   469     523   544   546   548     546  
 




   






   






   
 
Income from continuing operations before taxes
678   1 '135   1 '305     223   321   260   331     331   336   316   322     345  
 




   






   






   
 
                                                       
  12 months                    
 




                                           
  2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Cost/income ratio 66.9 % 61.9 % 64.1 %   64.6 % 59.3 % 65.2 % 59.1 %   62.6 % 65.1 % 64.1 % 64.7 %   61.8 %
 




   






   






   
 
Pre-tax income margin 21.0 % 34.4 % 38.7 %   29.2 % 34.3 % 32.3 % 41.7 %   39.6 % 40.2 % 37.1 % 38.0 %   39.1 %
 




   






   






   
 
Net new assets, in CHF bn 0.7   5.4   7.6     2.3   0.9   1.5   0.7     3.0   0.5   2.0   2.1     0.3  
 




   






   






   
 
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m
  3 '271   3 '122     3 '275   3 '287   3 '299   3 '245     3 '168   3 '161   3 '167   3 '041     2 '858  
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)
  34.8 % 41.9 %   27.3 % 39.1 % 31.7 % 40.9 %   41.8 % 42.6 % 40.0 % 42.4 %   48.4 %
 




   






   






   
 
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.

Asset Management income statement (unaudited)

  12 months                    
 




                                           
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Net interest income (33 ) (53 ) (68 )   (3 ) (12 ) (16 ) (22 )   (13 ) (14 ) (19 ) (22 )   (19 )
 




   






   






   
 
Commissions and fees 1 '988   2 '020   2 '076     495   514   495   516     524   498   515   539     561  
 
Trading revenues and realized gains/(losses) from investment securities, net
33   45   41     14   12   9   10     7   16   8   10     (11 )
Other revenues 220   536   752     108   326   41   61     96   282   144   230     225  
 




   






   






   
 
Total noninterest revenues 2 '241   2 '601   2 '869     617   852   545   587     627   796   667   779     775  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 2 '208   2 '548   2 '801     614   840   529   565     614   782   648   757     756  
 




   






   






   
 
Provision for credit losses 0   0   0     0   0   0   0     0   0   0   0     2  
 




   






   






   
 
Compensation and benefits 830   948   947     208   212   237   291     225   217   253   252     261  
Other expenses 1 '091   784   848     188   185   200   211     181   208   195   264     259  
     of which commission expenses 330   308   295     82   69   81   76     63   79   67   86     84  
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 1 '921   1 '732   1 '795     396   397   437   502     406   425   448   516     520  
 




   






   






   
 
Income from continuing operations before taxes
287   816   1 '006     218   443   92   63     208   357   200   241     234  
 




   






   






   
 

Excluding minority interest revenues/expenses relating primarily to consolidated entities in which the Group does not have a significant economic interest.

Asset Management revenue disclosure (unaudited)

  12 months                    
 




                                           
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Asset management revenues 1 '722   1 '772   1 '909     446   436   420   470     472   476   459   502     494  
Private equity commissions and fees 263   256   194     65   70   76   45     57   40   50   47     56  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues before private equity gains
1 '985   2 '028   2 '103     511   506   496   515     529   516   509   549     550  
 




   






   






   
 
Private equity gains 223   520   698     103   334   33   50     85   266   139   208     206  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 2 '208   2 '548   2 '801     614   840   529   565     614   782   648   757     756  
 




   






   






   
 
                                                       
  12 months                    
 




                                           
  2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Cost/income ratio 87.0 % 68.0 % 64.1 %   64.5 % 47.3 % 82.6 % 88.8 %   66.1 % 54.3 % 69.1 % 68.2 %   68.8 %
 




   






   






   
 
Pre-tax income margin 13.0 % 32.0 % 35.9 %   35.5 % 52.7 % 17.4 % 11.2 %   33.9 % 45.7 % 30.9 % 31.8 %   31.0 %
 




   






   






   
 
Net new assets (9.8 ) 0.7   19.6     0.6   2.6   0.6   (3.1 )   3.9   11.4   5.1   (0.8 )   17.0  
 




   






   






   
 
     of which private equity 0.8   (9.1 ) 4.6     (0.7 ) (2.9 ) (3.1 ) (2.4 )   0.1   1.7   1.5   1.3     2.4  
 




   






   






   
 
     of which advisory assets   12.9   5.3     3.5   1.0   2.1   6.3     1.1   0.0   1.0   3.2     1.0  
     


   






   






   
 
Gross margin on assets under management   54.6 bp 54.5 bp   52.9 bp 71.4 bp 45.3 bp 48.6 bp   52.1 bp 62.8 bp 49.4 bp 54.0 bp   49.8 bp
     


   






   






   
 
Net margin (pre-tax) on average assets under management
  17.5 bp 19.6 bp   18.8 bp 37.6 bp 7.9 bp 5.4 bp   17.6 bp 28.7 bp 15.3 bp 17.2 bp   15.4 bp
     


   






   






   
 
Average economic risk capital, in CHF m
  961   1'118     1 '010   971   955   926     939   1 '046   1 '191   1 '311     1 '345  
Pre-tax return on average economic risk capital 1)
  92.1 % 98.0 %   92.5 % 189.0 % 46.8 % 34.4 %   97.1 % 143.7 % 75.2 % 82.1 %   77.7 %
     


   






   






   
 
                         
1) Calculated using a return excluding funding costs for allocated goodwill.

Winterthur income statement (unaudited)

  12 months
  
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 




   






   






   
 
Gross premiums written 21'822   20'740   20'949     9'695   4'031   3'400   3'614     9'955   3'776   3'561   3'657     10'657  
 




   






   






   
 
Net premiums earned 21'234   20'254   20'651     7'247   4'538   4'031   4'438     7'489   4'324   4'360   4'478     8'204  
 




   






   






   
 
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)
6'553   6'883   8'196     1'869   1'599   1'349   2'066     1'852   2'020   2'601   1'723     2'540  
 




   






   






   
 
Other revenues, including fees 260   517   619     105   73   185   154     144   165   130   180     171  
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues 28'047   27'654   29'466     9'221   6'210   5'565   6'658     9'485   6'509   7'091   6'381     10'915  
 




   






   






   
 
Policyholder benefits incurred 20'314   19'292   19'328     6'990   4'126   4'053   4'123     7'196   3'761   4'258   4'113     7'702  
Investment income credited to policyholder account balances
1'452   1'453   2'452     270   241   198   744     324   661   1'116   351     1'041  
Dividends to policyholders incurred 2'258   1'281   1'482     480   385   (55 471     464   552   138   328     615  
Provision for credit losses 23   (6 5     (1 1   (4 (2   (2 2   (3)   8     1  
 




   






   






   
 
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses
24'047   22'020   23'267     7'739   4'753   4'192   5'336     7'982   4'976   5'509   4'800     9'359  
 




   






   






   
 
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses
2'190   1'969   2'169     504   515   476   474     497   501   713   458     461  
Administration expenses 2'214   2'117   2'099     523   569   543   482     529   502   549   519     537  
Other expenses 901   541   336     96   21   36   388     58   93   67   118     48  
Goodwill impairment 1'510   0   0     0   0   0   0               0  
Restructuring charges 122   88   5     6   60   14   8     1   0   0   4     5  
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 6'937   4'715   4'609     1'129   1'165   1'069   1'352     1'085   1'096   1'329   1'099     1'051  
 




   






   






   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests and cumulative effect of accounting changes
(2'937 ) 919   1'590     353   292   304   (30 )    418   437   253   482     505  
 




   






   






   
 
Income tax expense/(benefit) (1'234 125   446     60   98   (46)   13     132   180   (63)   197     145  
Minority interests (47 46   82     6   24   13   3     25   16   21   20     26  
 




   






   






   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before cumulative effect of accounting changes
(1'656 )  748   1'062     287   170   337   (46 )    261   241   295   265     334  
 




   






   






   
 
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(220)   (21 6     (46 (20 24   21     (10 12   (9)   13     23  
Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax
(533)   1   0     1   (1 1   0                  
 




   






   






   
 
Net income/(loss) (2'409 )  728   1'068     242   149   362   (25)     251   253   286   278     357  
 




   






   






   
 
Total business volume 26'900   27'219   28'016     11'448   5'448   5'020   5'303     11'450   5'437   5'446   5'683     12'737  
 




   






   






   
 
Return on equity, in % (0.3% 9.1%   11.9%                       12.0 11.3 11.9 11.4%     15.0
 




                     






   
 
Shareholder's equity 7'766   8'242   9'695                       8'506   9'433   9'744   9'695     9'401  
 




                     






   
 

Life & Pensions income statement (unaudited)

 

  12 months                              
 
                     
in CHF m 2003   2004   2005         1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 











   
 
Gross premiums written 12'900   11'940   12'221         5'428   2'234   2'226   2'333     6'109  
 











   
 
Net premiums earned 12'774   11'843   12'146         5'391   2'210   2'212   2'333     6'071  
 











   
 
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)
5'856   6'086   7'473         1'666   1'844   2'395   1'568     2'363  
Other revenues, including fees 305   537   536         138   134   120   144     168  
 











   
 
Net revenues 18'935   18'466   20'155         7'195   4'188   4'727   4'045     8'602  
 











   
 
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses
17'599   15'854   17'367         6'494   3'525   3'938   3'410     7'913  
 











   
 
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses
752   550   730         149   148   332   101     97  
Administration expenses 1'093   1'017   1'014         255   232   252   275     249  
Other expenses (incl. restructuring and goodwill imp.)
1'732   108   142         22   44   32   44     28  
 











   
 
Total operating expenses 3'577   1'675   1'886         426   424   616   420     374  
 











   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes
(2'241 ) 937   902         275   239   173   215     315  
 











   
 
Total business volume 17'914   18'359   19'270         6'920   3'890   4'108   4'352     8'179  
 











   
 
Expense ratio 10.3 % 8.5 % 9.1 %       5.8%   9.8 % 14.2 % 8.6 %   4.2%  
 











   
 

Non-Life income statement (unaudited) 

12 months

in CHF m 2003   2004   2005         1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 











   
 
Gross premiums written 8'880   8'782   8'726         4'522   1'545   1'324   1'335     4'544  
 











   
 
Net premiums earned 8'253   8'296   8'369         2'067   2'075   2'113   2'114     2'107  
 











   
 
Net current investment income and net realized gains/(losses)
717   724   716         203   155   215   143     188  
Other revenues, including fees 2   62   128         16   46   27   39     18  
 











   
 
Net revenues 8'972   9'082   9'213         2'286   2'276   2'355   2'296     2'313  
 











   
 
Total benefits, claims, dividends and credit losses
6'125   5'882   5'812         1'447   1'439   1'543   1'383     1'403  
 











   
 
Insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses
1'411   1'404   1'406         348   347   374   337     362  
Administration expenses 947   944   918         223   220   247   228     226  
Other expenses (incl. restructuring) 195   152   91         (4 ) 35   18   42     23  
 











   
 
Total operating expenses 2'553   2'500   2'415         567   602   639   607     611  
 











   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes
294   700   986         272   235   173   306     299  
 











   
 
                                         
 











   
 
Combined ratio 101.7 % 98.2%   96.0 %       96.7 % 95.6 % 101.2 % 90.5 %   93.5 %
 











   
 
- Claims ratio 73.1 % 69.9 % 68.2 %       69.1 % 68.3 % 71.8 % 63.8 %   65.6 %
 











   
 
- Expense ratio 28.6 % 28.3 % 27.8 %       27.6 % 27.3 % 29.4 % 26.7 %   27.9 %
 











   
 

Other Activities income statement (unaudited)

12 months

in CHF m 2003   2004   2005         1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 











   
 
Gross premiums written 324   242   227         192   7   27   1     180  
 











   
 
Net premiums earned 208   120   133         31   40   33   29     27  
 











   
 
Net revenues 257   170   158         32   35   42   49     17  
 











   
 
Total benefit claims, dividends and credit losses
319   283   87         42   11   28   6     43  
 











   
 
Total operating expenses 655   400   176         49   28   35   64     16  
 











   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes
(717 ) (513 ) (105 )       (59 ) (4 ) (21 ) (21 )   (42 )
 











   
 

Winterthur Corporate Center income statement (unaudited)

12 months

in CHF m 2003   2004   2005         1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 











   
 
Gross premiums written (282 ) (224 ) (225 )       (187 ) (10 ) (16 ) (12 )   (176 )
 











   
 
Net premiums earned (1 ) (5 ) 3         0   (1 ) 2   2     (1 )
 











   
 
Net revenues (117 ) (64 ) (60 )       (28 ) 10   (33 ) (9 )   (17 )
 











   
 
Total benefit claims, dividends and credit losses
4   1   1         (1 ) 1   0   1     0  
 











   
 
Total operating expenses 152   140   132         43   42   39   8     50  
 











   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes
(273 ) (205 ) (193 )       (70 ) (33 ) (72 ) (18 )   (67 )
 











   
 

Corporate Center income statement (unaudited)

   12 months                                                               
 
                                           
in CHF m 2003    2004    2005      1Q2004    2Q2004    3Q2004    4Q2004      1Q2005    2Q2005    3Q2005    4Q2005      1Q2006   
 




   






   






   
 
Net revenues (255 ) 907    1'989     94    580    179    54      265    696    479    549      1'241  
 




   






   






   
 
Policyholder benefits, claims and dividends
0    (1 ) 48      1    (1 ) 0    (1 )   0    16    38    (6 )   14   
Provision for credit losses 6    2    (1 )   1    1    0    0      1    (2 ) 1    (1 )   0   
 




   






   






   
 
Total benefits, claims and credit losses 6    1    47      2    0    0    (1 )   1    14    39    (7 )   14   
 




   






   






   
 
Insurance underwriting, acquisition and administration expenses
(7 ) (11 ) 9      (3 ) (1 ) (6 ) (1 )   3    5    (1 ) 2      0   
Banking compensation and benefits 84    83    815      21    6    46    10      30    28    51    706      60   
Other expenses 94    111    68      (11 ) 75    (10 ) 57      (69 ) (11 ) (50 ) 198      (3 )
Restructuring charges 1    (1 ) (1 )   0    0    (1 ) 0      (1 ) 1    0    (1 )   0   
 




   






   






   
 
Total operating expenses 172    182    891      7    80    29    66      (37 ) 23    0    905      57   
 




   






   






   
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before taxes, minority interests, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of accounting changes
(433 ) 724    1'051     85    500    150    (11 )   301    659    440    (349 )   1'170  
 




   






   






   
 


Assets under management

in CHF bn 31.12.03     31.03.04   30.06.04   30.09.04   31.12.04     31.03.05   30.06.05   30.09.05   31.12.05     31.03.06  
 
   






   






   
 
Investment Banking 12.9     17.6   16.3   16.5   15.2     16.1   14.2   14.4   14.5     14.3  
Private Banking 654.4     691.0   688.5   694.5   691.5     724.5   763.7   812.6   837.6     882.7  
   Wealth Management 539.0     571.0   568.6   573.4   567.8     596.1   631.7   673.3   693.3     733.7  
   Corporate & Retail Banking 115.4     120.0   119.9   121.1   123.7     128.4   132.0   139.3   144.3     149.0  
Asset Management 454.7     474.8   466.9   467.7   462.5     480.6   515.4   533.3   589.4     619.6  
Winterthur 139.2     144.4   142.7   141.2   139.6     144.7   149.9   152.9   153.3     159.8  
 
   






   






   
 
Less assets managed on behalf of other segments (80.1 )   (86.5 ) (87.1 ) (87.7 ) (88.1 )   (94.3 ) (102.0 ) (108.6 ) (110.5 )   (122.8 )
 
   






   






   
 
Credit Suisse Group 1'181.1     1'241.3   1'227.3   1'232.2   1'220.7     1'271.6   1'341.2   1'404.6   1'484.3     1'553.6  
 
   






   






   
 
   of which discretionary 585.9     618.9   608.4   608.2   595.8     620.7   662.4   684.9   742.5     772.9  
   of which advisory 595.2     622.4   618.9   624.0   624.9     650.9   678.8   719.7   741.8     780.7  
 
   






   






   
 

Net new assets

in CHF bn 2003     1Q2004   2Q2004   3Q2004   4Q2004     1Q2005   2Q2005   3Q2005   4Q2005     1Q2006  
 
   






   






   
 
Investment Banking 1.5     1.8   (0.6 ) 0.2   0.2     (0.5 ) (1.5 ) 0.0   0.0     0.2  
Private Banking 16.1     14.8   10.1   4.9   7.0     14.1   8.6   18.8   8.9     14.8  
   Wealth Management 15.4     12.5   9.2   3.4   6.3     11.1   8.1   16.8   6.8     14.5  
   Corporate & Retail Banking 0.7     2.3   0.9   1.5   0.7     3.0   0.5   2.0   2.1     0.3  
Asset Management (9.8 )   0.6   2.6   0.6   (3.1 )   3.9   11.4   5.1   (0.8 )   17.0  
Winterthur (0.3 )   2.1   0.1   0.4   (1.4 )   2.8   0.3   0.3   (0.2 )   3.7  
 
   






   






   
 
Less net new assets managed on behalf of other segments (2.5 )   (3.7 ) (3.1 ) (1.4 ) 0.8     (4.9 ) (2.6 ) (5.2 ) (0.1 )   (4.6 )
 
   






   






   
 
Credit Suisse Group 5.0     15.6   9.1   4.7   3.5     15.4   16.2   19.0   7.8     31.1  
 
   






   






   
 

Client assets

in CHF bn 31.12.03     31.03.04   30.06.04   30.09.04   31.12.04     31.03.05   30.06.05   30.09.05   31.12.05     31.03.06  
 
   






   






   
 
Investment Banking 84.6     97.9   94.8   95.7   95.1     104.5   112.6   108.3   69.6     73.6  
Private Banking 737.7     777.6   780.2   779.4   780.0     814.8   866.9   921.1   951.9     1'000.4  
Asset Management 460.7     480.7   472.6   473.4   468.5     486.8   521.7   539.9   596.0     626.1  
Winterthur 139.2     144.4   142.7   141.2   139.6     144.7   149.9   152.9   153.3     159.8  
 
   






   






   
 
Less client assets managed on behalf of other segments (80.1 )   (86.5 ) (87.1 ) (87.7 ) (88.1 )   (94.3 ) (102.0 ) (108.6 ) (110.5 )   (122.8 )
 
   






   






   
 
Credit Suisse Group 1'342.1     1'414.1   1'403.2   1'402.0   1'395.1     1'456.5   1'549.1   1'613.6   1'660.3     1'737.1  
 
   






   






   
 

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)
     
  By: /s/ Urs Rohner
    (Signature)*
    General Counsel
 Date: May 4, 2006    
    /s/ Charles Naylor
*Print the name and title under the signature of the signing officer.   Head of Corporate Communications