Smith Barney Citigroup Financial Services Conference New York, January 26, 2005

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1 Smith Barney Citigroup Financial Services Conference New York, January 26, 2005 Brady Dougan Chief Executive Officer, Credit Suisse First Boston Member of the Executive Board, Credit Suisse Group

2 DISCLAIMER Cautionary Statement regarding forward-looking information This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 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, 2003 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. Slide 1

3 INTRODUCTION S Credit Suisse First Boston has underperformed in recent years S Recently, performance at CSFB has improved and we retain a number of leading franchises on which to build S We have a unique opportunity for value creation, and we are committed to the changes it will require S A more integrated organization across Credit Suisse Group will provide additional support to already solid results S Our strategy leverages CSFB s strengths to deliver a more focused franchise built around: 2007 CSFB Goals < client segmentation and focus < product excellence < CHF 3.0 bn+ net income < disciplined risk-taking < 20%+ pre-tax margin* < improved execution < a strengthened ownership culture < 20%+ return on equity * Excluding impact of FIN 46R consolidation Slide 2

4 AGENDA 1. GROUP STRATEGIC ROADMAP CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 2. CURRENT POSITION 3. THE PATH FORWARD 4. ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES Slide 3

5 THE GROUP HAS RETURNED TO STRONG PROFITABILITY WITH A SOLID CAPITAL POSITION in % Q Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2001 Tier 1 ratio and net income BIS Tier 1 ratio (left axis) Net income (right axis) 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 2002 Swiss GAAP Note: Swiss GAAP and US GAAP results are not comparable 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Q 2Q 3Q 2004 US GAAP in CHF bn (0.5) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (2.5) Slide 4

6 ACHIEVED WELL BALANCED BUSINESS MIX Pre-tax result by segment 9M2004 1) Insurance Corporate & Retail Banking 14% 17% 38% Private Banking Institutional Securities 21% 10% Wealth & Asset Management 1) Excluding Corporate Center and Adjustments and excluding minority interest results related to the FIN 46R consolidation Slide 5

7 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Integrate Organization S Integrate global organization around distinct business areas and shared functions S Present one face to clients around the world S Increase cooperation among businesses to capture both revenue-growth and cost-saving synergies S Profitably grow international Private Banking; gain market share in Switzerland Grow Franchise S Build on strengths of Credit Suisse First Boston to create a more focused franchise S Enhance profitability and streamline business portfolio at Winterthur Slide 6

8 STRATEGIC ROADMAP TO INTEGRATION Act as one bank Manage Winterthur as a financial investment S Create three distinct lines of business: < Private Client Services < Corporate & Investment Banking < Asset Management S Position Asset Management as core strength and key element in our value proposition S Group-wide management of shared Corporate Center functions S Implementation over 18 months to 2 years S Realize full potential, based on successful operational and financial turnaround S Prepare for capital markets flotation Slide 7

9 CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME GOAL Net income in CHF bn > 8.0 % of total ~ Winterthur Credit Suisse First Boston Credit Suisse Financial Services % of total > 3.0 > Corporate Center & Adjustments (0.1) (2) ~ (0.2) 9M Goal (3) Slide 8

10 SUMMARY S The Group has returned to strong profitability with a balanced business mix S Future growth to be achieved by < improved execution driven by bottom-line accountability < additional benefits from increased cooperation and integration S Return to competitive dividend payout for 2004 with intention to pay CHF 1.50 dividend per share S Share buyback considered, pending Basel II impact analysis and potential Winterthur transaction S Group net income goal of over CHF 8 billion by 2007 Slide 9

11 AGENDA 1. GROUP STRATEGIC ROADMAP CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 2. CURRENT POSITION 3. THE PATH FORWARD 4. ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES Slide 10

12 OUR CURRENT POSITION IS CHALLENGING Credit Suisse First Boston has underperformed in recent years... S Inconsistent financial results S Significant profitability and margin gaps relative to peers S Failure to realize full Credit Suisse Group benefits S Diluted focus all things to all people and our environment is expected to remain challenging S Subdued markets with low volatility S Competitive pressure from universal banks and niche players S Pricing / margin erosion and increasing capital requirements S Fierce competition for talent Slide 11

13 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE HAS IMPROVED THOUGH STILL BELOW POTENTIAL in CHF bn Credit Suisse First Boston net income % 1.5 (1.5) M M 2004 Pre-tax margin (12.2%) 11.8% 12.7% 14.9%* Return on equity NA 9.6% 11.0% 17.6% * Excluding CHF 845m in minority interest revenues and CHF 11m of expenses relating to FIN 46R consolidation Slide 12

14 SEVERAL LEADING FRANCHISES ON WHICH TO BUILD Fixed Income Leveraged #1 Franchise Finance Emerging Leading franchise Markets Commercial Leading franchise Mortgages Investment Banking Financial #1 Franchise Sponsors Industry Technology, Strengths energy, industrials Equities Electronic Leading automated Trading execution platform Relative Value Strong quantitative Arbitrage proprietary group HOLT Key differentiator Research Wealth & Asset Management Private Equity Leading franchise Private Fund #1 in fundraising Asset Strong European Management franchise Slide 13

15 AGENDA 1. GROUP STRATEGIC ROADMAP CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 2. CURRENT POSITION 3. THE PATH FORWARD 4. ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES Slide 14

16 DEFINING OUR STRATEGY Credit Suisse First Boston will win where we choose to compete by delivering a more focused franchise built around: Client Segmentation Focus on High Margin / Strategic Products Expanded / Disciplined Risk- Taking Improved Execution & Group Integration Enhanced Ownership Culture S Coverage resources focused on a smaller group of core clients S Technology leveraged for relentless efficiency in commoditized products S Build on our leading positions in leveraged finance, alternative assets, commercial mortgages and structured products S Investment Banking growth focused on M&A, IPOs, leveraged finance and derivatives S Integrated proprietary trading platform to capture opportunities across markets S Broader desk-based positioning to support client activity S Better aligned organization with clear accountability; strengthened discipline around costs S Increased integration with Credit Suisse Group S Structured approach to attract, develop, motivate and retain talent S Management incentives tightly aligned with shareholder value Slide 15

17 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES SECURITIES BUSINESSES Fixed Income S Continue growth in mortgage securitization capabilities S Export top leveraged finance and commercial mortgage franchises to Europe S Add senior cross-product resources on Top 50 clients S Dedicate product-level risk capacity to support clients and capitalize on market opportunities S Build out commodities capability Equities S Provide differentiated, full-service coverage to smaller number of hightouch clients S Build on leadership position in electronic delivery to serve executionoriented clients S Focus research coverage on sectors of market importance and CSFB strength S Expand advanced prime banking services S Establish a unified global proprietary trading platform across FID and Equities S Recapture derivatives share through rebuilt technology and unified structuring group S Drive greater integration of capital markets, coordinated with Investment Banking to deliver better client solutions S Expand leadership in emerging markets by increasing coverage resources Slide 16

18 EQUITIES DISCIPLINED SEGMENTED COVERAGE MODEL U.S. EXAMPLE Core Accounts % of total Pre-tax Profit % of total Institutional Sales Coverage High-Touch 22% 31% Provide differentiated research, focused resources Undifferentiated 37% 11% Optimize Resource Allocation Execution- Oriented 41% 58% Leverage leading electronic execution platform Slide 17

19 REBUILDING PROPRIETARY TRADING S Take advantage of core skills and market opportunities S Maintain discipline and strong diversification across asset classes and geographies S Stronger earnings and capital base enable us to rebalance risk positioning scale to move closer to recent peer averages Market Risk: CSFB vs. Peers (Average reported VaR (99% 1-day equivalent) USDm) CSFB = 1.4x 0.8x 0.8x CSFB Peer Avg. Risk capabilities to be enhanced through:? Forming a strong proprietary trading function unified across Fixed Income and Equities asset classes. Built out from existing edge in quantitative equity trading Strengthening client-driven risk capacity within Fixed Income product desks Slide 18

20 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION S Adjust our coverage model to better meet client needs < Focused, flexible client coverage model with direct product coverage where appropriate < Vertical integration of financial institutions coverage across both asset and liability activities < Increase share in a targeted subset of large cap clients S Pursue a disciplined, client-centric approach to the products we offer < Focus on a targeted subset of high-margin, strategic products that are most important to our clients < Create a firm-wide integrated derivatives structuring capability, with greater focus on corporate clients < Integrate capital markets areas to deliver client solutions across markets more effectively S Dramatically improve execution and client management capabilities < Drive accountability through transparent holistic product and client profitability < Institute rigorous coverage team management techniques to ensure consistent and disciplined client coverage Slide 19

21 SEGMENTING CLIENTS TO IMPROVE PENETRATION % CSFB IBD Revenues Use 1 Product IBD Product Cross-Sell Use 2 Products Use 2+ Products CSFB Share of Wallet * Large Cap 39% 24% 40% 36% 11% Mid Cap 26% 47% 31% 22% 26% Small Cap / Unlisted 35% 59% 32% 9% 21% * Share of wallet based on companies generating greater than $1m in fees for CSFB during the past four years. Slide 20

22 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL S Grow internal funds in areas of strong growth, top performance, and where there are benefits from remaining inside CSFB platform < Build on broad diversity of fund offerings (Real Estate, Mezzanine, Secondary, etc.) < Focus on international markets (esp. Asia) with strong secular growth < Activity should support our banking clients and avoid competing against them S Spin out funds that can benefit from an independent platform < Intend to spin out DLJ Merchant Banking Partners business, Credit Opportunities Fund, and Diversified Credit Strategies < Maintain a significant financial interest S Establish new services platform for Limited Partners < Leverage Hedge Fund and Private Equity strengths to provide full-service offering to holders of alternative investments < Build new market by providing secondary liquidity for holders of alternative assets < Strengthen relationships with our Hedge Fund and Financial Sponsors clients Slide 21

23 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CSAM AND PCS Asset Management (CSAM) Private Client Services (PCS) S Leverage improving performance to grow European distribution S Expand global product offerings while maintaining regional distribution S Restore U.S. profitability by streamlining funds and lowering costs S Streamline Asia presence S Expand Credit Suisse First Boston leadership in alternative assets S Leverage leading investment banking franchises in small cap, middle market, and financial sponsors S Leverage attractiveness of global brand S Build upon leading position in volatility management Slide 22

24 AGENDA 1. GROUP STRATEGIC ROADMAP CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON 2. CURRENT POSITION 3. THE PATH FORWARD 4. ACHIEVING OUR OBJECTIVES Slide 23

25 FINANCIAL GOALS Pre-tax Margin Net Income in CHF bn Return on Equity 20% %+ 11.8% % Goal* Goal Goal An aggressive but achievable plan for delivering results to our shareholders * Excluding impact of FIN 46R consolidation Slide 24

26 A COMMITMENT TO EXECUTION S Organizational alignment and greater accountability for profitability at all levels (businesses, clients, products and support) S Disciplined coverage: more resources focused on distinctive products; innovative technologies used to deliver commoditized products more efficiently S Ongoing, consistent improvement in costs will be built into our culture < Specific savings identified through reducing less productive front office staffing, further procurement efficiencies and shifting infrastructure to lower cost locations S Leveraging Credit Suisse Group more consistently and more aggressively S Continued emphasis on strategic planning not a one time process Relentless focus on executing the plans we have developed Slide 25

27 PRIORITY ACTION STEPS (1/2) Fixed Income Equities Grow mortgage securities business through greater resource allocation Build out leveraged finance and mortgages capability in Europe Establish commodities business with trading commencing in 2005 Expanded presence in emerging markets, especially Asia Broaden capital commitments for clients and market opportunities Build-out automated execution capability across businesses Streamline cash equities business through greater focus on priority clients Focus research on sectors and services which investing clients prioritize and pay for Fixed Income / Equities Formation of unified proprietary trading group across equities and fixed income Formation of firm-wide global derivatives structuring group Slide 26

28 PRIORITY ACTION STEPS (2/2) Investment Banking Wealth & Asset Management New management team and structure Unify capital markets areas and create specialist financing coverage group with direct coverage capability Enhance client & product profitability systems to drive accountability & productivity Foster growth by spinning out 3 large funds and expanding other funds internally Formation of services platform for Alternative Investors Streamline CSAM s US and Asia businesses Appoint new PCS business head and grow advisor force Slide 27

29 DEFINING OUR STRATEGY Credit Suisse First Boston will win where we choose to compete by delivering a more focused franchise built around: S Disciplined client segmentation, with resources focused on core clients S Product excellence built around selected high-margin, strategic products S Expanded, disciplined risk-taking to leverage trading strengths and support clients S Improved execution through clear accountability and better Group integration S A strong, performance-based ownership culture Slide 28

30 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Slide 29