UBS declares coupon payments on 8 ETRACS Exchange Traded Notes

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UBS Investment Bank has announced coupon payments for 8 ETRACS Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). Five ETNs traded on NYSE Arca will receive payments on August 20, 2024, while three ETNs traded on NASDAQ are expected to receive payments on August 27, 2024. The ETNs are linked to various indices, including high dividend, small cap, preferred stock, closed-end fund, mortgage REITs, gold, silver, and crude oil.

Notable coupon amounts include $0.1177 for HDLB (9.78% annualized yield), $0.0377 for SMHB (16.69% annualized yield), and $0.2116 for CEFD (14.12% annualized yield). The NASDAQ-traded ETNs have expected coupon amounts of $2.0509 for GLDI (12.31% expected yield), $1.5541 for SLVO (22.59% expected yield), and $0.4186 for USOI (10.65% expected yield).

Positive

• Multiple ETNs offering high annualized yields, with SMHB at 16.69% and SLVO at 22.59%
• Diverse range of ETNs covering various market sectors and commodities
• Monthly coupon payment schedule for all listed ETNs

Negative

• Coupon payments are variable and not guaranteed
• Future coupon payments may differ significantly from current yields
• Payment on ETNs is subject to UBS AG's ability to pay its obligations

HDLB: linked to the Solactive US High Dividend Low Volatility Index Series B

SMHB: linked to the Solactive US Small Cap High Dividend Index Series B

PFFL: linked to the Solactive Preferred Stock ETF Index

CEFD: linked to the S-Network Composite Closed-End Fund Index

MVRL: linked to the Market Vectors Global Mortgage REITs Index

GLDI: linked to the Credit Suisse Nasdaq Gold FLOWS^TM 103 Index

SLVO: linked to the Credit Suisse Nasdaq Silver FLOWS^TM 106 Index

USOI: linked to the Credit Suisse Nasdaq WTI Crude Oil FLOWS^TM 106 Index

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UBS Investment Bank today announced coupon payments for 5 ETRACS Exchange Traded Notes traded on the NYSE Arca and expected coupon payments for 3 ETRACS Exchange Traded Notes traded on NASDAQ (together, the “ETNs”).

NYSE Ticker	ETN Name and Prospectus Supplementa	Coupon Valuation Date	Ex-Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Coupon Amount	Payment Schedule	Current Yield (annualized) b
HDLB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US High Dividend Low Volatility ETN Series B	7/30/2024	8/12/2024	8/12/2024	8/20/2024	$ 0.1177	Monthly	9.78%
SMHB	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged US Small Cap High Dividend ETN Series B	7/30/2024	8/12/2024	8/12/2024	8/20/2024	$ 0.0377	Monthly	16.69%
PFFL	ETRACS Monthly Pay 2xLeveraged Preferred Stock ETN	7/30/2024	8/12/2024	8/12/2024	8/20/2024	$ 0.0478	Monthly	11.80%
CEFD	ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5X Leveraged Closed-End Fund Index ETN	7/30/2024	8/12/2024	8/12/2024	8/20/2024	$ 0.2116	Monthly	14.12%
MVRL	ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Mortgage REIT ETN	7/30/2024	8/12/2024	8/12/2024	8/20/2024	$ 0.1073	Monthly	15.71%

^a The table above provides a hyperlink to the relevant prospectus and supplements thereto for each of our ETRACS ETNs, which are identified by their names. For more information on each ETRACS ETN, see “List of ETNs”.

^b “Current Yield (annualized)” equals the current Coupon Amount and the two immediately preceding Coupon Amounts, multiplied by four (to annualize such coupons), divided by the closing Current Indicative Value of the ETN on its current Coupon Valuation Date rounded to two decimal places for ease of analysis. The Current Yield is not indicative of future coupon payments, if any, on the ETN. You are not guaranteed any coupon or distribution amount under the ETN.

Note: HDLB, SMHB and PFFL pay a variable monthly coupon linked to 2 times the cash distributions, if any, on the respective underlying index constituents, less withholding taxes, if any. CEFD and MVRL pay a variable monthly coupon linked to 1.5 times the cash distributions, if any, on the respective underlying index constituents, less withholding taxes, if any. Variations in the amount of monthly distributions will lead to large variations in the Current Yield as calculated above. As such, the Current Yield is not indicative of future coupon payments, if any, on these ETNs.

NASDAQ Ticker	ETN Name and Pricing Supplementc	Closing Indicative Value on 7/31/2024	Ex-Date	Record Date	Payment Date	Expected Coupon Amount per ETNd	Payment Schedule	Expected Current Yielde
GLDI	ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETNs due February 2, 2033	$151.7333	8/21/2024	8/21/2024	8/27/2024	$2.0509	Monthly	12.31% f
SLVO	ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 21, 2033	$79.4371	8/21/2024	8/21/2024	8/27/2024	$1.5541	Monthly	22.59% f
USOI	ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037	$72.4573	8/21/2024	8/21/2024	8/27/2024	$0.4186	Monthly	10.65% f

^c The table above provides a hyperlink to the relevant prospectus and supplements thereto for each of our ETRACS ETNs, which are identified by their names. For more information on each ETRACS ETN, see “List of ETNs”.

^d On July 15, 2024, the Credit Suisse Nasdaq Gold FLOWS^TM 103 Index, the Credit Suisse Nasdaq Silver FLOWS^TM 106 Index and the Credit Suisse Nasdaq WTI Crude Oil FLOWS^TM 106 Index (the “Indices”) concluded the notional sale of options on GLD shares, SLV shares and USO shares, respectively, with August 2024 expiration. We expect that the notional cash distribution generated by this sale of options will be withdrawn from the Indices on August 12, 2024, subject to adjustment in the event of any market disruption events. Assuming no redemption or acceleration of GLDI, SLVO and USOI, and that the notional cash distribution is withdrawn from the Indices on August 12, 2024, we expect to declare a Coupon Amount for GLDI, SLVO and USOI, respectively, equal to the corresponding Expected Coupon Amount. The Expected Coupon Amount is subject to change upon the occurrence of a disruption event or other unforeseen circumstances.

^e For each ETN, the Expected Current Yield equals the Expected Coupon Amount annualized and divided by the Closing Indicative Value, as discussed in more detail below. The Expected Current Yield, which is based on an ETN’s Expected Coupon Amount and its two most recent coupon payments, is not indicative of future coupon payments, if any, on the ETNs. In particular, future coupon payments on an ETN may differ significantly from its Expected Current Yield, if its Closing Indicative Value fluctuates widely in a volatile market. You are not guaranteed any coupon payment or distribution under the ETNs. Coupon payments for the ETNs (if any) are variable and do not represent fixed, periodic interest payments. The Expected Coupon Amount for any ETN may vary significantly from coupon period to coupon period and may be zero. Accordingly, the Expected Current Yield will change over time, and such change may be significant. Any payment on the ETNs is subject to UBS AG’s ability to pay its obligations as they become due. For more information regarding any ETN's coupon payments, please refer to such ETN's pricing supplement.

^f“Expected Current Yield” equals the sum of (i) the Expected Coupon Amount, plus (ii) the amount of the ETN's two most recent coupon payments, multiplied by four (to annualize such coupons), divided by the Closing Indicative Value, and rounded to two decimal places for ease of analysis. The Expected Current Yield is subject to change upon the occurrence of a disruption event or other unforeseen circumstances.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. These statements could contain words such as “possible,” “intend,” “will,” “may,” “intends,” “would,” “if,” “expect,” “potentially” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, including those relating to UBS AG’s plans for the ETNs, are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. 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, including whether UBS AG will actually declare a Coupon Amount for the 3 ETNs traded on NASDAQ, could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from UBS’s expectations. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect the ETNs please refer to the "Risk Factors" in the prospectus supplements and pricing supplement relating to the 3 ETNs traded on NASDAQ. 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.

About ETRACS

ETRACS ETNs are senior unsecured notes issued by UBS AG, are traded on either NYSE Arca or 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 investor’s 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 “Risk Factors” in the applicable prospectus supplement for the ETRACS ETN.

UBS AG has filed registration statements (including a prospectus and supplements thereto) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for the offerings of securities to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the relevant prospectus, along with the applicable prospectus supplement and pricing supplements to understand fully the terms of the securities and other considerations that are important in making a decision about investing in the ETRACS ETNs. The applicable offering document for each ETRACS ETN may be obtained by clicking on the name of each ETRACS ETN identified above. You may also get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you can request the prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, by calling toll-free (+1-877-387 2275). 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).

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 (http://www.sipc.org/). UBS Financial Services Inc. is a registered broker/dealer and affiliate of UBS Securities LLC.

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The ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5x Leveraged Mortgage REIT ETN (“MVRL ETN”) is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by MarketVector Indexes GmbH (“Licensor”) and Licensor makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the MVRL ETN or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the MVRL ETN particularly or the ability of the Market Vectors® US Mortgage REITs Index to track the performance of the US mortgage REIT market.

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FAQ

When will UBS (UBS) pay coupon payments for its NYSE-traded ETRACS ETNs?

UBS will pay coupon payments for its NYSE-traded ETRACS ETNs on August 20, 2024.

What is the expected coupon amount for the ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) by UBS?

The expected coupon amount for the ETRACS Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI) is $2.0509 per ETN.

Which UBS ETRACS ETN has the highest annualized current yield based on the announcement?

The ETRACS Silver Shares Covered Call ETN (SLVO) has the highest expected current yield at 22.59% annualized.

Are the coupon payments for UBS ETRACS ETNs guaranteed?

No, the coupon payments for UBS ETRACS ETNs are not guaranteed and may vary significantly or be zero in some periods.