Transformation to CS First Boston
CS First Boston's capabilities enhanced by the acquisition
of the investment banking business of M. Klein & Company
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Strategic Rationale
M. Klein & Company¹ is a leading boutique investment bank and has advised on
USD 1.5 trn of transactions since its formation in 2010
Trusted, independent advisor and capital markets partner to companies, executives, boards and
sovereigns, delivering focused value creation services across the strategy spectrum
Advised on some of the largest and most complex transactions over the last decade across
M&A, activism and capital markets
Integrated leadership teams that have worked together for decades across both advisory and
principal investing roles
The transaction and relationship adds significant revenue opportunities for Credit Suisse,
through M. Klein & Company's ability to leverage Credit Suisse's capital markets and financing
capabilities for its preeminent clients, while accelerating the path to establish CS First Boston
Financial Impact
Purchase price of USD 175 mn, whereby the seller will receive equity in CS First Boston in the
form of a convertible note²
To create further alignment with Credit Suisse, the seller will also receive a warrant³; the
convertible note will convert into, and the warrant entitles the seller to subscribe to, CS First
Boston shares
Transaction expected to be earnings accretive with single-digit price-to-earnings multiple paid;
anticipated CET1 ratio impact will be less than 10 bps
Note: Closing subject to regulatory approvals
of M. Klein & Company LLC, a leading boutique
consideration to be paid by the seller at closing
4 Illustrative Transactions of M. Klein & Company
Illustrative Transactions4
Aramco
IPO Advisory: USD 1.9 trn market
value; USD 29 bn raised
Dow
Glencore
Xstrata
Merger: USD 80 bn
DuPont
Unilever
Kraft Heinz
Merger: USD 130 bn
Hostile Bid Defense:
USD 143 bn
Barrick Gold
Randgold
Resources
IHS
Markit
Merger: USD 13 bn
Merger: USD 18 bn
Public Investment Blackstone
Fund5
Group
Investment Vehicle:
USD 40 bn
T. Rowe Price
1 The Klein Group (doing business as M. Klein & Company) is the entity being acquired by Credit Suisse. The Klein Group LLC is the registered broker-dealer business
investment bank 2 The principal amount of the convertible note is expected to be USD 100 mn, with the balance being paid in cash dependent on the tax
3 The purchase price of USD 175 mn, together with annual payments on the note and other consideration, have a net present value of approximately USD 210 mn
5 Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia
Oak Hill
Advisors
Merger: USD 4 bn
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