UBS Group AG announced on May 31, 2024, that it has completed the merger of UBS AG and Credit Suisse AG (the โParent Bank Mergerโ or โPBMโ). At the effective time of the PBM, Credit Suisse AG was deregistered in the Commercial Register of the Canton of Zurich and has ceased to exist as a separate entity. With the PBM, UBS AG has succeeded to all the rights and obligations of Credit Suisse AG, including under the three outstanding series of Exchange Traded Notes previously issued by Credit Suisse AG listed below (collectively, the โETNsโ). In connection with the PBM and the assumption of Credit Suisse AGโs obligations under such ETNs, UBS AG rebranded each of the ETNs, which were formerly issued under the โX-Linksยฎโ brand, as โETRACS.โ Following the PBM, each of the ETNs will remain traded on NASDAQ under the same ticker symbol, will have the same CUSIP identifiers, and the terms and conditions applicable to each of the ETNs will remain the same.
ETN Ticker |
Previous ETN Name |
New ETN Name |
ETN CUSIP |
GLDI |
X-Linksยฎ Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due February 2, 2033 |
ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due February 2, 2033 |
22542D233 |
SLVO |
X-Linksยฎ Silver Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 21, 2033 |
ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 21, 2033 |
22542D225 |
USOI |
X-Linksยฎ Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 |
ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 |
22539U602 |
About ETRACS
ETRACS ETNs are senior unsecured notes issued by UBS AG, are traded on NYSE Arca and NASDAQ, and can be bought and sold through a broker or financial advisor. An investment in ETRACS ETNs is subject to a number of risks, including the risk of loss of some or all of the investorโs principal, and is subject to the creditworthiness of UBS AG. Investors are not guaranteed any coupon or distribution amount under the ETNs. We urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks described under โRisk Factorsโ in the applicable prospectus supplement for the ETNs.
UBS AG has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus and supplements thereto) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the โSECโ) for the offerings of securities to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus, along with the applicable prospectus supplement to understand fully the terms of the securities and other considerations that are important in making a decision about investing in the ETRACS. The applicable offering document for each ETRACS may be obtained by clicking on the name of each ETRACS identified above. You may also get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. The securities related to the offerings are not deposit liabilities and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency of the United States, Switzerland or any other jurisdiction.
About UBS
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. It also provides diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. With the acquisition of Credit Suisse, UBS manages 5.7 trillion dollars of invested assets as per fourth quarter 2023. UBS helps clients achieve their financial goals through personalized advice, solutions and products. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the firm is operating in more than 50 markets around the globe. UBS Group shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
This material is issued by UBS AG and/or any of its subsidiaries and/or any of its affiliates (โUBSโ). Products and services mentioned in this material may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Please consult the restrictions relating to the product or service in question for further information. Activities with respect to US securities may be conducted through UBS Securities LLC or Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, each a US broker/dealer. Members of SIPC (http://www.sipc.org/).
ETRACS ETNs are sold only in conjunction with the relevant offering materials. UBS has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus, as supplemented by the applicable prospectus supplement for the offering of the ETRACS ETNs) with the SEC for the offerings to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read these documents and any other documents that UBS has filed with the SEC for more complete information about UBS and the offerings to which this communication relates. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you can request the applicable prospectus and prospectus supplement by calling toll-free (+1-877-387 2275). In the US, securities underwriting, trading and brokerage activities and M&A advisor activities are provided by UBS Securities LLC, a registered broker/dealer that is a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS AG, a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other principal exchanges, and a member of SIPC. UBS Financial Services Inc. and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC are registered brokers/dealers and affiliates of UBS Securities LLC.
UBS specifically prohibits the redistribution or reproduction of this communication in whole or in part without the prior written permission of UBS and UBS accepts no liability whatsoever for the actions of third parties in this respect.
About the Indices
The return on the GLDI ETNs is based on the performance of the Credit Suisse NASDAQ Gold FLOWSโข (Formula-Linked OverWrite Strategy) 103 Index (the โGLDI Indexโ). The GLDI Index is reported on Bloomberg under ticker symbol โQGLDI <Index>โ and measures the return of a โcovered callโ strategy on the shares of the SPDRยฎ Gold Trust (Bloomberg ticker symbol โGLD UP <Equity>โ, and such shares, the โGLD Sharesโ) by reflecting changes in the price of the GLD Shares and the notional option premiums received from the notional sale of monthly call options on the GLD Shares less notional costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the covered call strategy.
The return on the SLVO ETNs is based on the performance of the Credit Suisse NASDAQ Silver FLOWSโข (Formula-Linked OverWrite Strategy) 106 Index (the โSLVO Indexโ). The SLVO Index is reported on Bloomberg under ticker symbol โQSLVO <Index>โ and measures the return of a โcovered callโ strategy on the shares of the iSharesยฎ Silver Trust (Bloomberg ticker symbol โSLV UP <Equity>โ, and such shares, the โSLV Sharesโ) by reflecting changes in the price of the SLV Shares and the notional option premiums received from the notional sale of monthly call options on the SLV Shares less notional costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the covered call strategy.
The return on the USOI ETNs is based on the performance of the price return version of the Credit Suisse Nasdaq WTI Crude Oil FLOWSโข 106 Index (the โUSOI Indexโ). The USOI Index is reported on Bloomberg under ticker symbol โQUSOI <Index>โ and measures the return of a โcovered callโ strategy on the shares of the United States Oil Fundยฎ (Bloomberg ticker symbol โUSO UP <Equity>โ, and such shares, the โReference Oil Sharesโ) by reflecting changes in the price of the Reference Oil Shares and the notional option premiums received from the notional sale of monthly call options on the Reference Oil Shares less notional costs incurred in connection with the implementation of the covered call strategy.
โCredit Suisse Nasdaq WTI Crude Oil FLOWSโข Indexโ, and โFLOWSโขโ are trademarks or service marks or registered trademarks or registered service marks of UBS. UNITED STATES OIL FUNDยฎ is a registered trademark of United States Commodity Funds LLC (โUSCF). USCF is not affiliated with UBS or the ETNs.
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