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UBS resolved a legacy French tax matter and will pay EUR835 million in total. The bank agreed to a EUR730 million fine plus EUR105 million in civil damages related to cross-border business in France between 2004 and 2012. The French Supreme Court had upheld a prior finding that UBS was guilty of unlawful client solicitation and aggravated money laundering while remanding the penalty and damages for reassessment. UBS says the settlement is aligned with its intention to resolve legacy matters in stakeholders' interests and that it is fully provisioned for the payment.

UBS ha risolto una controversia fiscale ereditaria in Francia e pagherà in tutto 835 milioni di euro. La banca ha accettato una multa di 730 milioni di euro più 105 milioni di euro di danni civili legati ad attività transfrontaliere in Francia tra il 2004 e il 2012. La Corte di Cassazione francese aveva confermato una precedente constatazione secondo cui UBS era colpevole di sollecitazione illegale di clienti e di riciclaggio di denaro aggravato, rinviando però la pena e i danni per una rivalutazione. UBS afferma che l'accordo è in linea con l'intento di risolvere questioni pregresse nell'interesse degli stakeholder e che è completamente accantonato per il pagamento.

UBS resolvió un asunto fiscal heredado en Francia y pagará un total de 835 millones de euros. La entidad acordó una multa de 730 millones de euros más 105 millones en daños civiles relacionados con actividades transfronterizas en Francia entre 2004 y 2012. La Corte Suprema francesa había respaldado una resolución anterior que declaraba a UBS culpable de captación ilegal de clientes y blanqueo de dinero agravado, mientras remitía la pena y los daños para su reevaluación. UBS afirma que el acuerdo está alineado con su intención de resolver asuntos heredados en beneficio de las partes interesadas y que está plenamente provisionado para el pago.

UBS는 프랑스의 유산 과세 문제를 해결했고 총 8억3500만 유로를 지급할 예정입니다. 은행은 7억3000만 유로의 벌금과 1억5500만 유로의 민사 손해배상 합계 8억3500만 유로를 프랑스에서 2004년~2012년 사이의 국경을 넘나드는 사업과 관련해 합의했습니다. 프랑스 대법원은 UBS가 불법 고객 모집과 가중된 자금세탁 혐의를 저질렀다는 이전 판단을 확정하되 벌금과 손해배상을 재평가를 위해 유보했습니다. UBS는 이번 합의가 이해관계자들의 이익에 부합하게 레거시 문제를 해결하려는 의도와 완전한 지급 준비금을 갖추고 있다고 밝힙니다.

UBS a résolu une affaire fiscale héritée en France et va payer un total de 835 millions d'euros. La banque a accepté une amende de 730 millions d'euros plus 105 millions d'euros de dommages civils liés à des activités transfrontalières en France entre 2004 et 2012. La Cour de cassation française avait confirmé une précédente constatation selon laquelle UBS s'était rendue coupable de sollicitation illégale de clients et de blanchiment d'argent aggravé, tout en renvoyant la pénalité et les dommages pour réévaluation. UBS affirme que l'accord est conforme à son intention de résoudre les affaires héritées dans l'intérêt des parties prenantes et qu'il est entièrement provisionné pour le paiement.

UBS hat eine ältere französische Steuerangelegenheit gelöst und wird insgesamt 835 Millionen Euro zahlen. Die Bank hat sich auf eine Geldstrafe von 730 Millionen Euro zuzüglich 105 Millionen Euro an zivilrechtlichen Schäden im Zusammenhang mit grenzüberschreitenden Geschäften in Frankreich zwischen 2004 und 2012 geeinigt. Das französische Höchstgericht hatte eine frühere Feststellung bestätigt, dass UBS unzulässige Kundenaquise begangen und gewerbsmäßig Geldwäsche begangen hat, wobei die Strafe und die Schäden zur Neubewertung zurückverwiesen wurden. UBS sagt, die Einigung stütze sich auf den Willen, Legacy-Probleme im Interesse der Stakeholder zu klären, und dass die Zahlung vollständig vorgesehen sei.

حلّت UBS مسألة ضريبية فرنسية تاريخية وستدفع إجمالاً 835 مليون يورو. اتفقت المصرف على غرامة قدرها 730 مليون يورو بالإضافة إلى 105 ملايين يورو كتعويضات مدنية تتعلق بأنشطة عبر الحدود في فرنسا بين 2004 و2012. المحكمة العليا الفرنسية أكدت حُكما سابقاً بأن UBS مذنبة بتجنيد عملاء بشكل غير قانوني وتغسيل أموال بشكل مُعَزّز مع إرجاع العقوبة والتعويضات لإعادة التقييم. تقول UBS إن السلامة متّسقة مع نيتها حل قضايا التاريخ لصالح أصحاب المصالح وإنها مخصّصة بالكامل للدفع.

瑞银解决了法国的一起历史性税务问题,计划一共支付8.35亿欧元。 该银行同意支付7.3亿欧元罚款以及1.05亿欧元民事赔偿,涉及2004年至2012年在法国的跨境业务。法国最高法院此前维持了对 UBS 的非法招揽客户和加重洗钱指控的裁定,但将罚款和赔偿金额交由重新评估。UBS 表示,此项和解符合其解决历史性问题、维护各方利益的初衷,且已为支付做好充分准备。

Positive
  • Legacy case resolved removing prolonged legal uncertainty
  • Full provisioning indicates UBS had already recognised the expected charge
  • Definitive settlement avoids further appeals or prolonged litigation risk related to this matter
Negative
  • Significant cash payment of EUR835 million comprising a EUR730 million fine and EUR105 million in civil damages
  • Supreme Court confirmed guilty finding for unlawful client solicitation and aggravated money laundering related to 2004-2012 activities

Insights

TL;DR: UBS settled a long-running French legal case for EUR835 million after a Supreme Court finding of guilt; the matter is now closed.

The company announced a definitive resolution of historic cross-border activity in France from 2004-2012 with a combined fine and civil damages payment of EUR835 million. The French Supreme Court previously upheld the underlying finding of unlawful client solicitation and aggravated money laundering but sent the penalty and damages back to the lower court for reassessment. The settlement eliminates ongoing legal uncertainty from this legacy matter. UBS states it is fully provisioned, indicating no additional immediate reserve need for this specific case.

TL;DR: Material cash outflow but already provisioned; this reduces legal overhang without surprising the P&L if provisions were adequate.

UBS will pay EUR835 million composed of a EUR730 million fine and EUR105 million in civil damages. The firm reports being fully provisioned for the amount, implying the charge should not create an unexpected earnings hit when paid. The resolution removes a long-dated contingent liability tied to cross-border French activities from 2004-2012, which may improve future earnings clarity. No other financial metrics or impacts were disclosed in the release.

UBS ha risolto una controversia fiscale ereditaria in Francia e pagherà in tutto 835 milioni di euro. La banca ha accettato una multa di 730 milioni di euro più 105 milioni di euro di danni civili legati ad attività transfrontaliere in Francia tra il 2004 e il 2012. La Corte di Cassazione francese aveva confermato una precedente constatazione secondo cui UBS era colpevole di sollecitazione illegale di clienti e di riciclaggio di denaro aggravato, rinviando però la pena e i danni per una rivalutazione. UBS afferma che l'accordo è in linea con l'intento di risolvere questioni pregresse nell'interesse degli stakeholder e che è completamente accantonato per il pagamento.

UBS resolvió un asunto fiscal heredado en Francia y pagará un total de 835 millones de euros. La entidad acordó una multa de 730 millones de euros más 105 millones en daños civiles relacionados con actividades transfronterizas en Francia entre 2004 y 2012. La Corte Suprema francesa había respaldado una resolución anterior que declaraba a UBS culpable de captación ilegal de clientes y blanqueo de dinero agravado, mientras remitía la pena y los daños para su reevaluación. UBS afirma que el acuerdo está alineado con su intención de resolver asuntos heredados en beneficio de las partes interesadas y que está plenamente provisionado para el pago.

UBS는 프랑스의 유산 과세 문제를 해결했고 총 8억3500만 유로를 지급할 예정입니다. 은행은 7억3000만 유로의 벌금과 1억5500만 유로의 민사 손해배상 합계 8억3500만 유로를 프랑스에서 2004년~2012년 사이의 국경을 넘나드는 사업과 관련해 합의했습니다. 프랑스 대법원은 UBS가 불법 고객 모집과 가중된 자금세탁 혐의를 저질렀다는 이전 판단을 확정하되 벌금과 손해배상을 재평가를 위해 유보했습니다. UBS는 이번 합의가 이해관계자들의 이익에 부합하게 레거시 문제를 해결하려는 의도와 완전한 지급 준비금을 갖추고 있다고 밝힙니다.

UBS a résolu une affaire fiscale héritée en France et va payer un total de 835 millions d'euros. La banque a accepté une amende de 730 millions d'euros plus 105 millions d'euros de dommages civils liés à des activités transfrontalières en France entre 2004 et 2012. La Cour de cassation française avait confirmé une précédente constatation selon laquelle UBS s'était rendue coupable de sollicitation illégale de clients et de blanchiment d'argent aggravé, tout en renvoyant la pénalité et les dommages pour réévaluation. UBS affirme que l'accord est conforme à son intention de résoudre les affaires héritées dans l'intérêt des parties prenantes et qu'il est entièrement provisionné pour le paiement.

UBS hat eine ältere französische Steuerangelegenheit gelöst und wird insgesamt 835 Millionen Euro zahlen. Die Bank hat sich auf eine Geldstrafe von 730 Millionen Euro zuzüglich 105 Millionen Euro an zivilrechtlichen Schäden im Zusammenhang mit grenzüberschreitenden Geschäften in Frankreich zwischen 2004 und 2012 geeinigt. Das französische Höchstgericht hatte eine frühere Feststellung bestätigt, dass UBS unzulässige Kundenaquise begangen und gewerbsmäßig Geldwäsche begangen hat, wobei die Strafe und die Schäden zur Neubewertung zurückverwiesen wurden. UBS sagt, die Einigung stütze sich auf den Willen, Legacy-Probleme im Interesse der Stakeholder zu klären, und dass die Zahlung vollständig vorgesehen sei.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE
 
ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date: September 23, 2025
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
 
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UBS Group AG and UBS AG, News Release, 23
 
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23 September 2025
News Release
UBS resolves legacy French tax matter,
 
pays EUR835 million
Zurich, 23 September 2025 - UBS AG is pleased to announce it has
 
resolved the legacy matter
concerning its cross-border business activities in France between 2004 and
 
2012.
 
As part of the resolution, UBS AG agreed to pay a fine of EUR730 million and EUR105 million
 
in civil
damages to the French State.
 
In 2023, the French Supreme Court definitively confirmed the Paris Court of Appeal’s prior decision
finding UBS guilty of unlawful client solicitation and aggravated
 
money laundering but referred the
financial penalty and civil damages to be re-assessed by the lower court.
The resolution of this legacy case is in line with UBS’s intention to resolve such matters
 
in the best
interests of all its stakeholders.
UBS is fully provisioned for the matter.
 
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management’s outlook for UBS’s financial performance, statements relating to the anticipated effect of transactions and
strategic initiatives on UBS’s business and future development and goals or intentions to achieve climate, sustainability and other
social objectives. While these forward-looking statements represent UBS’s judgments, expectations and objectives concerning the
matters described, a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to
differ materially from UBS’s expectations. UBS’s business and financial performance could be affected by other factors identified
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forth in documents furnished by UBS and filings made by UBS with the SEC, including the Risk Factors included in the Annual
Report of UBS Group AG report for 2024 filed on Form 20-F.
 
UBS is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any
obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
 
 
 
 
 
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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:
 
September 23, 2025

FAQ

What did UBS (UBS) announce regarding the French case?

UBS announced it resolved the legacy French matter and agreed to pay a total of EUR835 million comprising a EUR730 million fine and EUR105 million in civil damages.

Was UBS found guilty by the French courts?

Yes. The French Supreme Court definitively confirmed the Paris Court of Appeal's prior finding that UBS was guilty of unlawful client solicitation and aggravated money laundering.

Will this payment affect UBS's financials unexpectedly?

UBS states it is fully provisioned for the matter, indicating the charge was already recognised and should not create an unexpected immediate earnings hit related to this settlement.

What period and activities does the settlement relate to?

The resolution concerns UBS's cross-border business activities in France between 2004 and 2012.

Does UBS expect to update forward-looking statements about this matter?

The release contains standard forward-looking disclaimers and states UBS is not under any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events.
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