Record Assets Under Management and Strong Net New Assets
AUM reached a record CHF 185.0 billion, up ~12% year‑on‑year (from CHF 165.5bn). Net new assets (NNA) were CHF 11.3 billion, +6.8% YoY — the highest nominal NNA since the global financial crisis and an acceleration in Q4.
Record Revenues and Operating Profitability
Operating performance was near CHF 493 million, a +26% YoY increase. Revenue growth was +11% for the year (or +8% excluding exceptionals). Core private banking operating profit was CHF 425 million, +18% YoY.
Record IFRS Net Profit, EPS and ROTE
IFRS net profit was a record CHF 325 million (CHF 339m ex-exceptionals, +6% YoY). EPS was CHF 1.03 (highest ever) and return on tangible equity exceeded 18%.
Revenue Margin Resilience and Commission Momentum
Revenue margin improved (full‑year metrics cited: 98 bps vs 96 bps prior year; H2 run‑rate at c.93 bps). Commission income (high‑quality revenue) grew +17% and commission margin expanded; mandate penetration reached 67% (target 65–70%).
Sustained Cost Discipline and Efficiency Gains
Headline cost‑to‑income improved to ~69.8% (from ~84% in 2019). Like‑for‑like operating expenses rose ~3.7% (nominal +6% including acquisitions). FTEs fell on a comparable basis (3,114 to 3,037, ~80 FTE reduction). Simplicity program delivered CHF 66m of savings (above initial CHF 40–60m target); new 2026–28 program targets CHF 70–80m.
Strong Capital, Liquidity and Shareholder Returns
CET1 was 14% reported (effectively ~14.4% pro forma considering Tier 1 instrument unwind). Gross capital generation exceeded 500 bps during the year; net capital generation ~1.6% after RWA and dividends. LCR ~270%, liquid assets >CHF 18bn. Proposed record dividend CHF 0.65 per share (fifth consecutive increase) and ongoing share buyback program (11.8m shares bought in 2025; up to 9m shares to be acquired to July 2027).
Successful M&A Complementing Organic Growth
Three acquisitions announced/closed in 12 months totalling ~CHF 16bn AUM (two included in 2025 numbers contributed ~CHF 12bn). Acquisitions equated to roughly one year of NNA and strengthen strategic footprint (Quilvest adds ~CHF 4bn when closed).
Commercial Execution: CRO Hiring and Productivity
Total CROs at 763. Hires/signed in 2025: 79 (51 hired + 28 signed). AUM per CRO on a like‑for‑like basis ~CHF 363 million (CHF 342m including acquisitions). NNA composition returned to ~65% from new CROs / ~35% from existing CROs.
Derisking of Legacy Insurance Portfolio
Life insurance exposure reduced: carrying value down to ~CHF 260 million (from CHF 360m at end‑2024 and >CHF 500m at cycle start), indicating ongoing derisking and lower expected future contribution from this legacy area.