Ubs AG 6-K, filed Apr 22, 2026
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Ubs AG filed this 6-K on April 22, 2026.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date: April 22, 2026
UBS Group AG
(Registrant's Name)
Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
(Address of principal executive office)
Commission File Number: 1-36764
UBS AG
(Registrant's Name)
Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland
Aeschenvorstadt 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
(Address of principal executive offices)
Commission File Number: 1-15060
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants file or will file annual reports under cover of Form
20-F or Form 40-
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This Form 6-K consists of the news releases which appear immediately following this page.
Investor Relations
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UBS Group AG and UBS AG, News Release, 22 April 2026 Page 1
22 April 2026
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
News release
UBS statement on regulatory capital announcements made by the Swiss
government
Zurich, 22 April 2026 – Earlier today, the Swiss Federal Council published its final Capital Adequacy Ordinance
(CAO) specifying the regulatory capital treatment of select assets for banks headquartered in Switzerland.
As well as publishing the final CAO, the Federal Council also submitted to parliament its final proposal for
amendments to the Banking Act that governs the capital treatment of foreign participations of systemically
important banks. This proposal will now be deliberated by parliament in the normal course of business.
UBS continues to strongly disagree with the proposed package, which is extreme, lacks international
alignment and disregards concerns of the majority of respondents to the government’s consultations. If
adopted, the proposed measures would have far-reaching consequences for the Swiss economy.
The materials published by the Swiss government today contain assertions that we believe to be misleading.
Considering UBS has just received this information, we are in the process of thoroughly evaluating all
documents and statements made during the Federal Council’s press conference. We will provide additional
comments at the latest with our results for the first quarter of 2026, which will be published on 29 April
2026.
Capital impact from the changes to the Capital Adequacy Ordinance
Under the new ordinance, UBS’s capitalized software will be subject to an amortization schedule of no more
than three years for capital purposes, regardless of economic useful life. In addition, prudential valuation
adjustments will be revised, resulting in higher capital deductions for assets and liabilities that are subject to
valuation uncertainty. The treatment of deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences remains
unchanged and aligned with international regulation.
Regarding Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments, the Federal Council has decided not to proceed with
the proposed adjustments to AT1 capital instruments for the time being, as it considers it more appropriate to
await the international developments that are currently under way in this area.
Based on today’s publication, the changes to prudential valuation adjustments will become effective on
1 January 2027, while the changes to the capital treatment of capitalized software must be implemented by
1 January 2029. The amendments announced today, once fully implemented, are expected to eliminate
approximately USD 4bn of net CET1 capital at the Group (consolidated) level. This would reduce the CET1
capital ratio at UBS Group by around 0.8 percentage points. At UBS AG standalone, the net CET1 capital
impact is estimated at approximately USD 2bn.
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UBS Group AG and UBS AG, News Release, 22 April 2026 Page 2
Estimated incremental capital from proposed changes to the regulatory treatment of foreign
participations
Under the proposal relating to foreign participations that will now proceed through the parliamentary
process, investments in foreign participations would be fully deducted from UBS AG’s standalone CET1capital.
The proposal provides that the amendments would be phased in over seven years, assuming no delays during
the parliamentary deliberations, starting with a 65% deduction requirement in the first year and increasing to
100% by 5-percentage-point increments each year.
The full deduction of investments in foreign subsidiaries would require UBS AG to hold additional CET1
capital of around USD 20bn.
Estimated overall capital impact of Credit Suisse acquisition
When including the USD 2bn net CET1 impact from the amendments to the CAO, the total incremental CET1
capital of around USD 22bn required at UBS AG would result in a de facto minimum CET1 capital ratio at the
UBS Group AG (consolidated) level of around 18.4%.
At Group level, including the derecognition of around USD 4bn of net CET1 capital from the CAO measures
related to capitalized software and prudential valuation adjustments, the CET1 capital ratio would decrease
the aforementioned 18.4% to around 17.6%. This would contribute to a further underrepresentation of
UBS’s capital strength compared to its peers.
These estimates have been calculated based on our balance sheet at 31 December 2025, assuming that all
capital measures are adopted as currently proposed and using an assumed CET1 capital ratio of 12.5% for
UBS AG and 14.0% for UBS Group as a starting point as previously disclosed.
The Federal Council’s stated pro-forma CET1 capital ratio for UBS of 15.5% and the accompanying peer
comparison are misleading, requiring further clarification.
The incremental capital of USD 22bn mentioned above would be in addition to the previously communicated
incremental capital of around USD 15bn that UBS must hold as a result of the acquisition of Credit Suisse to
meet existing regulations. This includes around USD 9bn to remove the regulatory concessions granted to
Credit Suisse and around USD 6bn to meet the current progressive requirements due to the increased size
and higher market share of the combined business.
As a result, UBS would be required to hold around USD 37bn in additional CET1 capital in total, with an
annual capital cost of around USD 3bn.
Impact assessment for the broader Swiss economy
The Federal Council’s mandatory regulatory impact assessment for the proposed banking regulation remains
insufficient in both scope and methodology to serve as a sound basis for evaluating the potentially far-
reaching consequences for the Swiss economy as a whole.
A recent study by independent Swiss economic research institute BAK Economics used its established
macroeconomic model to quantify the significant and permanent effects of the proposed full deduction of
foreign participations from CET1 capital. According to the study, the impact on borrowing costs and credit
supply from this specific regulatory change could result in cumulative losses in Switzerland’s gross domestic
product of up to CHF 34 billion over a ten-year period, alongside lasting declines in investment, employment,
and tax revenues.
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UBS Group AG and UBS AG, News Release, 22 April 2026 Page 3
Targets and capital returns
As none of the regulatory changes are expected to become effective before 2027, UBS Group AG maintains
its target of achieving an underlying return on CET1 capital of around 15% and an underlying cost/income
ratio of <70% by the end of 2026 (both on an exit rate basis).
UBS remains committed to its planned 2026 capital returns.
UBS remains committed to its business model and to contributing to fact-based deliberations
UBS remains committed to its diversified business model and unique regional footprint, as the largest truly
global wealth manager and leading bank in Switzerland, with targeted, competitive investment bank and
asset management capabilities.
UBS already operates with strong capital buffers, and Switzerland’s existing capital framework is among the
most stringent globally. The CAO and the proposed capital treatment of foreign participations would further
increase these requirements. UBS looks to the parliamentary deliberation process in connection with the
proposed treatment of foreign participations to take account of the concerns raised by many stakeholders
during the democratic consultation process. In particular, stakeholders have highlighted the material
economic harm to households and corporates in Switzerland and the importance of maintaining a strong,
internationally competitive financial center. UBS will continue to contribute facts and analysis that support
informed decision-making.
In parallel, UBS will continue to evaluate appropriate measures to protect the interest of its shareholders while
mitigating the impact, if possible, on its clients and employees.
UBS Group AG and UBS AG
Investor contact
Switzerland: +41-44-234 41 00
Media contact
Switzerland: +41-44-234 85 00
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This Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into (1) each of the registration statements on Form F-3
(Registration Numbers 333-283672 and 333-293403), and on Form S-8 (Registration Numbers 333-200634; 333-
200635; 333-200641; 333-200665; 333-215254; 333-215255; 333-228653; 333-230312; 333-249143 and 333-
272975), and into each prospectus outstanding under any of the foregoing registration statements, (2) any
outstanding offering circular or similar document issued or authorized by UBS AG that incorporates by reference
any Forms 6-K of UBS AG that are incorporated into its registration statements filed with the SEC, and (3) the
base prospectus of Corporate Asset Backed Corporation (“CABCO”) dated June 23, 2004 (Registration Number
333-111572), the Form 8-K of CABCO filed and dated June 23, 2004 (SEC File Number 001-13444), and the
Prospectus Supplements relating to the CABCO Series 2004-101 Trust dated May 10, 2004 and May 17, 2004
(Registration Number 033-91744 and 033-91744-05).
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused
this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
UBS Group AG
By: _/s/ David Kelly______________
Name: David Kelly
Title: Managing Director
By: _/s/ Ella Copetti-Campi_________
Name: Ella Copetti-Campi
Title: Executive Director
UBS AG
By: _/s/ David Kelly______________
Name: David Kelly
Title: Managing Director
By: _/s/ Ella Copetti-Campi________
Name: Ella Copetti-Campi
Title: Executive Director
Date: April 22, 2026