UBS

2Q20 Net Profit USD 1.2bn, 13.2% RoCET1

Regulatory News:

UBS's strong second quarter 2020 results reflected operational resilience and active client engagement, as well as the benefits of a well-diversified business model and broad regional mix. Profit before tax (PBT) was USD 1,582m, down 10% year-over-year (YoY), or +5% excluding credit loss expenses (CLE), while the Group’s cost/income ratio improved 1 percentage point to 75.8%. Net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 1,232m, down 11% YoY. Return on CET1 capital¹ (RoCET1) was 13.2%.

Operating income (including CLE) declined by 2% YoY. As previously guided, CLE remained elevated at USD 272m, of which USD 127m resulted from an update to macroeconomic assumptions, USD 75m resulted mostly from overlays and re-measurements including stage migrations, and USD 70m resulted from credit-impaired positions spread across our businesses. Income before CLE increased by 2% YoY, and operating expenses increased by 1%.

"The strength, resilience, and diversification of our integrated business model have once again been confirmed by the strong second quarter results and the excellent first half. As we continue to face a challenging environment, we are adapting and accelerating the pace of change, supporting our clients, employees, and the economies in which we operate, while remaining focused on our strategic priorities."

Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer

Global Wealth Management (GWM) PBT was USD 880m, up 1% YoY on positive operating leverage and as strategic measures announced in January generated results with strong transaction-based income and net interest income, and despite lower recurring net fee income as a result of retrospective billing; double-digit PBT growth in Asia and Europe. Personal & Corporate Banking (P&C) PBT was USD 238m, down 39% YoY, mainly reflecting credit loss expenses (CLE) of USD 110m, as well as lower credit card and FX transaction income; strong net new business volume growth in Personal Banking of 9.2%. Asset Management (AM) PBT was up 27% YoY to USD 157m, with 6% positive operating leverage and continued strong net inflows. The Investment Bank (IB) delivered PBT of USD 612m, up 43% YoY, driven by higher client activity in its Global Markets business and resilient performance in Global Banking; annualized return on attributed equity was 19.4%. Group Functions loss before tax was USD 305m.

UBS's second quarter 2020 results included credit loss expenses totaling USD 272m, of which USD 110m in Personal & Corporate Banking, USD 78m in the Investment Bank, USD 64m in Global Wealth Management, and USD 20m in Non-core and Legacy Portfolio. During the first half of 2020, total credit loss expenses were USD 540m. In the first quarter of 2020, stage 3 credit loss expenses were the main driver, reflecting the rapidly deteriorating environment. In the second quarter of 2020, stage 1 and 2 credit loss expenses became the larger contributor following further updates to macroeconomic assumptions. These were partly offset by recoveries on energy-related exposures and securities financing transactions with a number of real estate investment trusts, where we had increased allowances in the first quarter of 2020. No business division had more than USD 22m of impairments overall.

UBS’s capital position remains strong. As of 30.6.20, UBS's CET1 capital ratio was 13.3% (guidance: ~13%, or 12.7-13.3%), CET1 leverage ratio was 3.9% (guidance: >3.7%), and the tier 1 leverage ratio³ was 5.5%, not factoring in any temporary concessions or relief². UBS’s CET1 capital increased by USD 1.5bn during the second quarter of 2020, mainly as a result of operating profit before tax and foreign currency effects, which were partially offset by current taxes, defined benefit plans and accruals for capital returns to shareholders. In terms of the denominator (RWA), there were fewer draw-downs than anticipated and only a limited impact from rating migration on credit risk RWA.

Considering the elevated uncertainty about the size and depth of the economic shock resulting from COVID-19, as well as widespread regulatory direction to maintain capital flexibility, UBS is reviewing the mix between cash dividends and share repurchases. While it is premature to provide guidance for 2020, going forward the intention is to continue to pay out excess capital and maintain the overall capital returns to shareholders consistent with previous levels. Depending on business development and the outlook in the second half, UBS may resume share repurchases in the fourth quarter.

Outlook

While measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic have had initial success in some countries, there has been material disruption to many businesses as well as increased unemployment. The timing and path of recovery is likely to vary widely based on effectiveness of efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 and economic stimulus measures in different countries as well as increasing geopolitical tensions and political uncertainties. The range of possible outcomes remains very wide, and making reliable predictions about the timing and shape of any potential economic recovery remains difficult.

Given the continued uncertainty related to the pandemic, it is reasonable to expect elevated Group credit loss expenses in the second half of 2020, but below those seen in the first half of the year. The majority of our credit exposures are either with our Global Wealth Management clients or in Switzerland, and are of high quality. Switzerland's effective crisis management measures will help it withstand this shock to the economy. Higher market levels at the start of the quarter will benefit recurring fee income. Our ongoing actions to improve our net interest income, including loan growth, should partly offset higher liquidity costs incurred to respond to the current environment, in addition to US dollar interest rate headwinds. Going forward, the pandemic, along with seasonality, may have an impact on client activity levels.

We remain focused on supporting our employees, clients and the economies in which we operate while executing on our strategic plans and maintaining our disciplined approach to managing risks across the firm.

Second quarter 2020 performance overview

UBS’s second quarter PBT was USD 1,582m (down 10% YoY). The cost/income ratio was 75.8%, a 1 percentage point improvement YoY. Net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 1,232m (down 11% YoY), with diluted earnings per share of USD 0.33 (down 9% YoY). Return on CET1 capital¹ was 13.2%.

Total net credit loss expenses were USD 272m, of which USD 110m in Personal & Corporate Banking, USD 78m in the Investment Bank, USD 64m in Global Wealth Management, and USD 20m in Non-core and Legacy Portfolio.

Global Wealth Management (GWM) PBT USD 880m, +1% YoY

Double-digit PBT growth in APAC and EMEA along with solid growth in Switzerland more than offset headwinds in the Americas, mainly due to lower invested assets at the beginning of the quarter, which drives the billing reference levels in our Americas business, lower US dollar interest rates, and modeled CLE. Operating income declined by 3% due to lower recurring net fee income and higher credit loss expenses. Continued high levels of client activity and greater market volatility led to an 8% improvement in transaction-based income, with net interest income up 6% on higher lending and deposit revenues, and despite further pressure on interest rates. Recurring net fee income decreased by 8%, mostly reflecting lower invested assets at the beginning of the quarter and margin compression from mandate product shifts and lower fund fees. Credit loss expenses globally were USD 64m, of which stage 1 and 2 CLE was USD 45m; stage 3 net CLE was USD 19m, primarily reflecting USD 9m on a single structured margin lending position, with the remaining USD 10m on a number of smaller positions across the portfolios. The cost/income ratio improved to 76.4%, down 2 percentage points YoY, as operating expenses reduced by 4%. Loans grew by 2% QoQ to USD 189bn, with USD 3.4bn of net new loans. Invested assets at quarter-end were USD 2,590bn, up 11% sequentially. Net new money was USD 9bn, and positive across all regions. Net margin was 14bps.

Personal & Corporate Banking (P&C) PBT CHF 229m, (41%) YoY

The main driver of the reduction in PBT was CHF 104m of credit loss expenses (CLE), of which stage 3 credit loss expenses were CHF 9m. CHF 95m related to stage 1 and 2 positions, mainly reflecting modeled losses driven by the update to macroeconomic assumptions, in particular updated Swiss GDP, unemployment and real estate prices, as well as expert judgment overlays. Lower credit card fees and revenues from foreign exchange transactions, reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and leisure spending in particular, were the main driver of a decrease in transaction-based income. The cost/income ratio was 62.8%. Net new business volume growth in Personal Banking was strong at 9.2%.

Asset Management (AM) PBT USD 157m, +27% YoY

Operating income increased by 10% on strong performance with USD 52m higher performance fees. Net management fees decreased by 1%, or USD 3m. The cost/income ratio was 70.0%. Invested assets rose by 12% QoQ to a record USD 928bn on positive market performance, as well as strong net new money of USD 19bn (USD 9bn excluding money market flows), of which USD 10bn from GWM Americas clients into separately managed accounts.

Investment Bank (IB) PBT USD 612m, +43% YoY

Global Markets revenue increased by 25% or USD 360m, benefiting from higher volumes, volatility and credit spread movements, particularly in Foreign Exchange, Rates and Credit products, reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing client activity levels. Global Banking decreased by 14% or USD 87m, with lower Advisory revenues following an exceptionally strong 2Q19, partly offset by an increase in equity capital markets revenues; mark-to-market gains of USD 88m in Capital Markets were partly offset by losses of USD 70m on related hedges. Credit loss expenses were USD 78m, of which stage 3 credit loss expenses were USD 22m. Operating expenses increased by 1%. The cost/income ratio improved to 70.6%. Annualized return on attributed equity was 19.4%.

Group Functions loss before tax was USD 305m; including approximately USD 90m costs related to higher liquidity in relation to COVID-19 market stress.

First half 2020 performance overview

UBS’s first half PBT was USD 3,591m (up 9% YoY). The cost/income ratio was 74.0%, a 3 percentage point improvement YoY. Net profit attributable to shareholders was USD 2,827m (up 12% YoY), with diluted earnings per share of USD 0.76 (up 15% YoY). Return on CET1 capital¹ was 15.4%.

Total net credit loss expenses were USD 540m, of which USD 200m in the Investment Bank, USD 187m in Personal & Corporate Banking, USD 117m in Global Wealth Management, and USD 35m in Non-core and Legacy Portfolio. Stage 1 and 2 net credit losses of USD 291m were mainly driven by changes to the weightings of the forward-looking scenarios in the first quarter and further updates to macroeconomic assumptions, in particular updated GDP and unemployment assumptions. Net credit losses related to credit-impaired (stage 3) positions were USD 249m.

Global Wealth Management (GWM) PBT USD 2,098m, +21% YoY

Operating income rose by 5%. Strong client engagement led to a 27% improvement in transaction based income, with net interest income up 4% on higher lending revenues, and despite further pressure on interest rates. Recurring net fee income increased by 1%, reflecting higher average invested assets, although this was partly offset by margin compression from mandate product shifts and lower fund fees. Credit loss expenses were USD 117m, of which stage 3 credit loss expenses were USD 61m mostly reflecting losses from a small number of collateralized and structured margin lending positions. The cost/income ratio improved to 74.3%, down 4 percentage points YoY. Loans grew by 5% year-to-date to USD 189bn, with USD 7.4bn of net new loans. Invested assets at quarter-end were USD 2,590bn, down 2% year-to-date. Net new money was USD 21bn, or USD 37bn excluding USD 16bn of outflows related to the deposit program in 1Q20; all regions had net inflows. Net margin was 17bps, up 2bps YoY.

Personal & Corporate Banking (P&C) PBT CHF 551m, (29%) YoY

The main driver of the reduction in PBT was CHF 179m of credit loss expenses, of which CHF 110m related to stage 1 and 2 positions, mainly reflecting losses driven by the update to macroeconomic assumptions, in particular updated Swiss GDP, unemployment and real estate prices, as well as expert judgment overlays. Lower credit card fees and revenues from foreign exchange transactions, reflecting reduced spending on travel and leisure by clients due to the COVID-19 pandemic, were the main driver of a decrease in transaction-based income. The cost/income ratio was 60.3%. Net new business volume growth in Personal Banking was strong at 8.4%.

Asset Management (AM) PBT USD 314m, +38% YoY

Operating income increased by 13% on strong performance with both higher performance and management fees. Net management fees increased by 6%, or USD 55m, reflecting higher average invested assets, as well as continued positive momentum in net new run rate fees over the last 12 months. Performance fees increased by 123%, or USD 62m, mainly driven by an increase in the Hedge Fund Businesses and Equities. The cost/income ratio improved by 6 percentage points to 69.7%. Invested assets increased 3% to a record USD 928bn year-to-date, as a result of strong net new money of USD 52bn (USD 32bn excluding money market flows), partly offset by negative market performance.

Investment Bank (IB) PBT USD 1,321m, +108% YoY

Global Markets revenue increased by 34% or USD 980m, due to higher volumes, volatility and credit spread movements, particularly in Foreign Exchange, Rates and Cash Equities, reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing client activity levels. Global Banking rose 8% or USD 76m, partly reflecting higher Equity Capital Markets revenues; mark-to-market losses of USD 95m in Capital Markets were more than offset by gains of USD 121m on related hedges. Credit loss expenses were USD 200m, of which stage 3 credit loss expenses were USD 82m, mainly related to energy-related exposures. Operating expenses increased by 6%. The cost/income ratio improved to 69.1%. Annualized return on attributed equity was 21.1%.

Group Functions loss before tax was USD 715m; including costs related to higher liquidity in relation to COVID-19 market stress, negative income from accounting asymmetries, valuation losses, and credit loss expenses.

Supporting clients, employees and society throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has required the firm's ongoing focus to safeguard the wellbeing of its employees and their families, serving clients, and preserving operational continuity.

UBS's employees and external workforce have continued to work from home to a substantial degree, with around 90,000 internal and external staff being able to access our systems remotely. Restrictions around office-based work have been adapted and partially lifted toward the end of the second quarter of 2020, based on our thorough assessments of country-, location- and job-specific circumstances, as well as on governmental requirements.

UBS demonstrated sustained resilience in the second quarter, underscoring the benefits of its integrated and diversified business model, disciplined risk management and ongoing investment in technology and infrastructure. The measures UBS has implemented to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic have proven largely effective in addressing the relevant challenges and operational risks and some of these measures represent an acceleration of longer-term plans.

UBS is actively engaged in lending activities to support its clients and the economy, and is involved in the execution of government-backed programs to assist businesses. UBS has continued to provide loans under the loan guarantee program in Switzerland that was established by the Swiss Federal Council in March 2020 to support small and medium-sized entities (SMEs):

• As of 17 July 2020, UBS has processed more than 24,000 applications from clients under this program and has committed CHF 2.7bn of loans up to CHF 0.5m, which are 100% guaranteed by the Swiss government, and CHF 0.5bn of loans between CHF 0.5m and CHF 20m, which are 85% government-guaranteed. CHF 1.5bn (47%) has been drawn under the program.
• UBS remains committed to donating any potential profits in relation to the government-backed lending program to COVID-19 relief efforts; however, as previously communicated, the firm does not expect any such profits in 2020.

• Detailed information on global and local COVID-19-related aid projects supported by UBS to help affected communities is available at UBS in Society.

Extending our leadership in Sustainable Finance

Sustainable finance is a firm-wide priority for UBS and our aim is to help clients invest in a better future. Also, the pandemic is sharpening the market's understanding of the importance of climate transition and certain social issues as investment risks.

As sustainable finance is moving into the mainstream, it is a critical component for clients and a strategic growth opportunity for UBS.

UBS has been at the vanguard of these developments for over 20 years. In 2019 alone, the firm's clients increased their sustainable investments by over 56%, to nearly USD 490bn. As investors re-assess their portfolios in the crisis, they have broadly added to sustainable investing strategies.

• In the first half of 2020 alone, UBS had net sales of USD 2bn for Global Wealth Management's 100% SI multi-asset mandate, with assets now exceeding USD 10bn.
• In P&C, investment and financing solutions were launched for retail, corporate as well as institutional clients in Switzerland. 50% of current mandate sales are 'Managed SI'.
• In Asset Management, our sustainability assets reached USD 48bn, a year-on-year growth of 80% with our Climate Aware fund more than doubling in size over the same period to USD 4.9bn.

Given the broadening number of client and policy maker questions, UBS is launching a new Hub for Sustainable Finance – to share insights from our firm's experts and from our extensive network on pivotal questions on sustainability and climate transition's impact upon markets and longer-term asset allocation.

Information in this news release is presented for UBS Group AG on a consolidated basis unless otherwise specified. Financial information for UBS AG (consolidated) does not differ materially from UBS Group AG (consolidated) and a comparison between UBS Group AG (consolidated) and UBS AG (consolidated) is provided at the end of this news release.

1 Return on CET1 capital is calculated as annualized net profit attributable to shareholders divided by average common equity tier 1 capital.

2 Excluding the effects of the temporary exemption of central bank sight deposits for the going concern leverage ratio calculation granted by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) on 25 March 2020 in connection with COVID-19.

3 Going concern leverage ratio under Swiss SRB rules.

Performance of our business divisions and Group Functions
		For the quarter ended 30.6.20
USD million		Global Wealth Management	Personal & Corporate Banking	Asset Manage- ment	Investment Bank	Group Functions	UBS
Operating income		3,942	823	524	2,268	(155)	7,403
Operating expenses		3,062	586	367	1,656	151	5,821
of which: net restructuring expenses1		11	4	1	5	0	21
of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters2		8	(6)	0	1	0	2
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		880	238	157	612	(305)	1,582
		For the quarter ended 30.6.19
USD million		Global Wealth Management	Personal & Corporate Banking	Asset Manage- ment	Investment Bank	Group Functions	UBS
Operating income		4,057	958	475	2,071	(30)	7,532
of which: net foreign currency translation gains3						10	10
Operating expenses		3,183	568	351	1,644	26	5,773
of which: net restructuring expenses1		12	2	10	13	1	39
of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters2		19	0	0	(1)	(14)	4
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		874	390	124	427	(56)	1,759

1 Reflects expenses for new restructuring initiatives. Prior-year comparative figures also include restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs. 2 Reflects the net increase in / (release of) provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters recognized in the income statement. Refer to ”Note 16 Provisions and contingent liabilities” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information. Also includes recoveries from third parties of USD 0 million and USD 1 million for the quarters ended 30 June 2020 and 30 June 2019, respectively. 3 Related to the disposal or closure of foreign operations.

Performance of our business divisions and Group Functions
		Year-to-date 30.6.20
USD million		Global Wealth Management	Personal & Corporate Banking	Asset Manage- ment	Investment Bank	Group Functions	UBS
Operating income		8,489	1,727	1,038	4,718	(635)	15,337
Operating expenses		6,391	1,155	724	3,396	80	11,747
of which: net restructuring expenses1		72	5	6	24	0	107
of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters2		15	(6)	0	0	(1)	8
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		2,098	572	314	1,321	(715)	3,591
		Year-to-date 30.6.19
USD million		Global Wealth Management	Personal & Corporate Banking	Asset Manage- ment	Investment Bank	Group Functions	UBS
Operating income		8,061	1,915	921	3,836	17	14,750
of which: net foreign currency translations gains3						10	10
Operating expenses		6,323	1,139	693	3,202	88	11,445
of which: net restructuring expenses1		22	6	16	27	(1)	70
of which: net expenses for litigation, regulatory and similar matters2		20	0	0	(2)	(22)	(4)
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		1,737	777	228	634	(71)	3,305

1 Reflects expenses for new restructuring initiatives. Prior-year comparative figures also include restructuring expenses related to legacy cost programs. 2 Reflects the net increase in / (release of) provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters recognized in the income statement. Refer to ”Note 16 Provisions and contingent liabilities” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information. Also includes recoveries from third parties of USD 1 million and USD 8 million for the first six months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. 3 Related to the disposal or closure of foreign operations.

Our key figures
		As of or for the quarter ended					As of or year-to-date
USD million, except where indicated		30.6.20	31.3.20	31.12.19	30.6.19		30.6.20	30.6.19
Group results
Operating income		7,403	7,934	7,052	7,532		15,337	14,750
Operating expenses		5,821	5,926	6,124	5,773		11,747	11,445
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		1,582	2,008	928	1,759		3,591	3,305
Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders		1,232	1,595	722	1,392		2,827	2,533
Diluted earnings per share (USD)1		0.33	0.43	0.19	0.37		0.76	0.67
Profitability and growth2
Return on equity (%)		8.6	11.3	5.2	10.4		9.9	9.5
Return on tangible equity (%)		9.6	12.8	5.9	11.9		11.2	10.8
Return on common equity tier 1 capital (%)		13.2	17.7	8.2	16.0		15.4	14.6
Return on risk-weighted assets, gross (%)		10.7	12.0	10.8	11.4		11.4	11.1
Return on leverage ratio denominator, gross (%)3		3.2	3.5	3.1	3.3		3.3	3.3
Cost / income ratio (%)		75.8	72.3	86.8	76.5		74.0	77.4
Effective tax rate (%)		21.9	20.4	21.6	20.8		21.1	23.4
Net profit growth (%)		(11.5)	39.8	129.4	0.7		11.6	(14.1)
Resources2
Total assets		1,063,838	1,098,099	972,183	968,728		1,063,838	968,728
Equity attributable to shareholders		57,035	57,949	54,533	53,180		57,035	53,180
Common equity tier 1 capital4		38,146	36,691	35,582	34,948		38,146	34,948
Risk-weighted assets4		286,436	286,256	259,208	262,135		286,436	262,135
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (%)4		13.3	12.8	13.7	13.3		13.3	13.3
Going concern capital ratio (%)4		18.7	18.1	20.0	19.1		18.7	19.1
Total loss-absorbing capacity ratio (%)4		32.7	32.7	34.6	33.3		32.7	33.3
Leverage ratio denominator4		974,348	955,932	911,325	911,379		974,348	911,379
Leverage ratio denominator (with temporary FINMA exemption)5		885,146	877,463				885,146
Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio (%)4		3.92	3.84	3.90	3.83		3.92	3.83
Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio (%) (with temporary FINMA exemption)5		4.31	4.18				4.31
Going concern leverage ratio (%)4		5.5	5.4	5.7	5.5		5.5	5.5
Going concern leverage ratio (%) (with temporary FINMA exemption)5		6.0	5.9				6.0
Total loss-absorbing capacity leverage ratio (%)4		9.6	9.8	9.8	9.6		9.6	9.6
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)6		155	139	134	145		155	145
Other
Invested assets (USD billion)7		3,588	3,236	3,607	3,381		3,588	3,381
Personnel (full-time equivalents)		69,931	69,437	68,601	66,922		69,931	66,922
Market capitalization8		41,303	33,649	45,661	43,491		41,303	43,491
Total book value per share (USD)8		15.90	16.17	15.08	14.53		15.90	14.53
Total book value per share (CHF)8		15.06	15.58	14.60	14.18		15.06	14.18
Tangible book value per share (USD)8		14.11	14.38	13.29	12.72		14.11	12.72
Tangible book value per share (CHF)8		13.37	13.86	12.87	12.42		13.37	12.42

1 Refer to “Note 9 Earnings per share (EPS) and shares outstanding” in the “Consolidated financial statements” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information. 2 Refer to the “Performance targets and measurement” section of our Annual Report 2019 for more information about our performance targets. 3 The leverage ratio denominators as of 30 June 2020 and 31 March 2020, which are used for the return calculation, do not reflect the effects of the temporary exemption that has been granted by FINMA in connection with COVID-19. Refer to the “Recent developments” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information. 4 Based on the Swiss systemically relevant bank framework as of 1 January 2020. Refer to the “Capital management” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information. 5 Refer to the “Recent developments” and “Capital management” sections of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for further details about the temporary FINMA exemption. 6 Refer to the “Balance sheet, liquidity and funding management” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information. 7 Includes invested assets for Global Wealth Management, Asset Management and Personal & Corporate Banking. 8 Refer to “UBS shares” in the “Capital management” section of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for more information.

Income statement
		For the quarter ended				% change from			Year-to-date
USD million		30.6.20	31.3.20	30.6.19		1Q20	2Q19		30.6.20	30.6.19
Net interest income		1,392	1,330	1,026		5	36		2,722	2,149
Other net income from financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss		1,932	1,807	1,939		7	0		3,738	3,874
Credit loss (expense) / recovery		(272)	(268)	(12)		2			(540)	(33)
Fee and commission income		4,729	5,477	4,907		(14)	(4)		10,207	9,448
Fee and commission expense		(419)	(456)	(434)		(8)	(3)		(875)	(842)
Net fee and commission income		4,311	5,021	4,474		(14)	(4)		9,332	8,606
Other income		41	43	105		(6)	(61)		84	154
Total operating income		7,403	7,934	7,532		(7)	(2)		15,337	14,750
Personnel expenses		4,283	4,321	4,153		(1)	3		8,604	8,196
General and administrative expenses		1,063	1,133	1,175		(6)	(10)		2,196	2,362
Depreciation and impairment of property, equipment and software		458	456	427		0	7		914	854
Amortization and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		17	16	18		8	(5)		32	33
Total operating expenses		5,821	5,926	5,773		(2)	1		11,747	11,445
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		1,582	2,008	1,759		(21)	(10)		3,591	3,305
Tax expense / (benefit)		347	410	366		(15)	(5)		757	773
Net profit / (loss)		1,236	1,598	1,393		(23)	(11)		2,833	2,532
Net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		3	3	1		13	246		6	(1)
Net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders		1,232	1,595	1,392		(23)	(11)		2,827	2,533
Comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income		209	4,195	2,473		(95)	(92)		4,404	3,512
Total comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests		4	(2)	(5)					3	(3)
Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders		205	4,197	2,478		(95)	(92)		4,402	3,515

Comparison between UBS Group AG consolidated and UBS AG consolidated
		As of or for the quarter ended 30.6.20				As of or for the quarter ended 31.3.20				As of or for the quarter ended 31.12.19
USD million, except where indicated		UBS Group AG consolidated	UBS AG consolidated	Difference (absolute)		UBS Group AG consolidated	UBS AG consolidated	Difference (absolute)		UBS Group AG consolidated	UBS AG consolidated	Difference (absolute)
Income statement
Operating income		7,403	7,512	(109)		7,934	8,009	(75)		7,052	7,145	(93)
Operating expenses		5,821	5,987	(166)		5,926	6,210	(285)		6,124	6,332	(207)
Operating profit / (loss) before tax		1,582	1,525	57		2,008	1,799	209		928	814	114
of which: Global Wealth Management		880	868	12		1,218	1,201	18		766	754	12
of which: Personal & Corporate Banking		238	238	0		334	335	0		310	311	(1)
of which: Asset Management		157	157	0		157	157	0		180	180	0
of which: Investment Bank		612	611	1		709	679	30		(22)	(18)	(4)
of which: Group Functions		(305)	(349)	44		(410)	(572)	162		(306)	(413)	107
Net profit / (loss)		1,236	1,197	39		1,598	1,424	174		727	628	100
of which: net profit / (loss) attributable to shareholders		1,232	1,194	39		1,595	1,421	174		722	622	100
of which: net profit / (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		3	3	0		3	3	0		6	6	0
Statement of comprehensive income
Other comprehensive income		(1,026)	(1,035)	9		2,597	2,671	(74)		(2,295)	(1,475)	(819)
of which: attributable to shareholders		(1,027)	(1,037)	9		2,602	2,675	(74)		(2,299)	(1,479)	(819)
of which: attributable to non-controlling interests		1	1	0		(5)	(5)	0		4	4	0
Total comprehensive income		209	161	48		4,195	4,095	100		(1,567)	(847)	(720)
of which: attributable to shareholders		205	157	48		4,197	4,097	100		(1,577)	(857)	(720)
of which: attributable to non-controlling interests		4	4	0		(2)	(2)	0		10	10	0
Balance sheet
Total assets		1,063,838	1,063,435	403		1,098,099	1,099,185	(1,085)		972,183	971,916	267
Total liabilities		1,006,630	1,007,847	(1,216)		1,039,981	1,041,201	(1,220)		917,476	917,988	(512)
Total equity		57,207	55,589	1,619		58,118	57,983	135		54,707	53,928	779
of which: equity attributable to shareholders		57,035	55,416	1,619		57,949	57,814	135		54,533	53,754	779
of which: equity attributable to non-controlling interests		173	173	0		169	169	0		174	174	0
Capital information
Common equity tier 1 capital		38,146	37,435	711		36,691	36,194	497		35,582	35,280	302
Going concern capital		53,537	50,986	2,551		51,916	47,115	4,801		51,888	47,237	4,650
Risk-weighted assets		286,436	284,798	1,639		286,256	284,706	1,551		259,208	257,831	1,376
Common equity tier 1 capital ratio (%)		13.3	13.1	0.2		12.8	12.7	0.1		13.7	13.7	0.0
Going concern capital ratio (%)		18.7	17.9	0.8		18.1	16.5	1.6		20.0	18.3	1.7
Total loss-absorbing capacity ratio (%)		32.7	32.0	0.7		32.7	32.1	0.6		34.6	33.9	0.7
Leverage ratio denominator		974,348	974,124	224		955,932	957,199	(1,267)		911,325	911,232	94
Leverage ratio denominator (with temporary FINMA exemption)1		885,146	910,070	(24,925)		877,463	903,756	(26,293)
Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio (%)		3.92	3.84	0.07		3.84	3.78	0.06		3.90	3.87	0.03
Common equity tier 1 leverage ratio (%) (with temporary FINMA exemption)1		4.31	4.11	0.20		4.18	4.00	0.18
Going concern leverage ratio (%)		5.5	5.2	0.3		5.4	4.9	0.5		5.7	5.2	0.5
Going concern leverage ratio (%) (with temporary FINMA exemption)1		6.0	5.6	0.4		5.9	5.2	0.7
Total loss-absorbing capacity leverage ratio (%)		9.6	9.3	0.3		9.8	9.5	0.3		9.8	9.6	0.2

1 Refer to the “Recent developments” and “Capital management” sections of the UBS Group second quarter 2020 report for further details about the temporary FINMA exemption.

UBS’s second quarter 2020 report, news release and slide presentation will be available from 06:45 CEST on Tuesday, 21 July 2020, at www.ubs.com/quarterlyreporting.

UBS will hold a presentation of its second quarter 2020 results on Tuesday, 21 July 2020. The results will be presented by Sergio P. Ermotti, Group Chief Executive Officer, Kirt Gardner, Group Chief Financial Officer, Martin Osinga, Investor Relations, and Mark Hengel, Group External Communications.

Time

• 09:00–11:00 CEST

• 08:00–10:00 GMT

• 03:00–05:00 US EST

Audio webcast

The presentation for analysts can be followed live on www.ubs.com/quarterlyreporting with a simultaneous slide show.

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An audio playback of the results presentation will be made available at www.ubs.com/investors later in the day.

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