In the third quarter of 2002, Credit Suisse Group recorded a net operating loss, which excludes the amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill as well as exceptional items, of CHF 1.8 billion.
This compared with a net operating loss of CHF 285 million in the second quarter of 2002 and a net operating profit of CHF 21 million in the third quarter of 2001. The GroupÂ's net loss for the third quarter of 2002 amounted to CHF 2.1 billion, versus a net loss of CHF 579 million in the second quarter of 2002 and a net loss of CHF 299 million in the third quarter of 2001.
Credit Suisse GroupÂ's third quarter 2002 result is largely attributable to further significant net operating losses in the insurance units due to low investment income, which negatively impacted the GroupÂ's performance by CHF 1.4 billion. Other factors contributing to the GroupÂ's result included a net operating loss of CHF 426 million at Credit Suisse First Boston due to legacy costs, higher credit provisions and reduced revenues due to poor market conditions. Private Banking posted a lower net operating profit before exceptional items and minority interests of CHF 303 million, and Swiss Corporate & Retail Banking continued to perform well with a net operating profit before minority interests of CHF 102 million. The Group recorded an additional write-down of CHF 206 million on its investment in Swiss Life. Credit Suisse GroupÂ's net loss includes exceptional items of CHF 119 million recognized in connection with the realignment of the European Private Banking offering.
For the first nine months of 2002, the Group recorded a net operating loss, which excludes the amortization of acquired intangible assets and goodwill as well as exceptional items, of CHF 1.4 billion and a net loss of CHF 2.4 billion, versus a net operating profit of CHF 3.4 billion and a net profit of CHF 2.4 billion for the first nine months of 2001.
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(source: Credit Suisse)
