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Issuer Free Writing Prospectus
filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No. 333-132747
Dated May 10, 2007

Bearish Return Optimization Securities with Partial
Protection
UBS AG $• Securities linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average®

  Indicative Terms         Product Description

 

Issuer       UBS AG       Enhanced Bearish Securities are designed for investors who want to hedge their exposure* to U.S. equities through an investment linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the “Index).  If the Index Return is negative over the term of the securities, at maturity investors will receive their principal plus a positive return equal to 5x the negative return up to a maximum gain of between 22.00% and 24.00% (to be determined on the trade date). If the Index Return is positive over the term of the notes, at maturity investors will be protected against the first 10% positive return and will lose 1% of their principal for each 1% positive return in excess of 10%.
Issue Price       $10.00 per Security  
Initial Minimum      
Investment   100 Securities at a principal amount of $10 per Security ($1,000)  
Underlying Index       Dow Jones Industrial Average  
Term       14 months  
Payment at
     

Investors will receive a cash payment at maturity that is based on

 
Maturity   the Index Return.  
      If the Index Return is negative, you will receive your principal plus  
      a 5% gain for every 1% lossin the Index, up to a maximum gain on  
      the Securities of between 22.00% and 24.00% (to be  
      determined on trade date)  
      If the Index Return is between 0 and 10%, you will recieve  
      your full principal  
      If the Index Return is greater than 10%, your principal will be    
      reduced by 1% for every 1% gain in the Index, up to a maximum   *  Please see “Key Risks”—We and our Affiliates and
      loss of 90% of principal         Agents have published research that is inconsistent with
      If the level of the Index increases over the term of the Securities,     investing in or holding the Securities.
      you may lose up to 90% of your principal amount    
Index Return       Index Ending Level – Index Starting Level      
                   Index Starting Level     Benefits
Index Starting Level   The closing level of the Index on the Trade Date
Index Ending Level   The closing level of the Index on the Final Valuation Date
Trade Date   May 24, 2007* 5x bear leverage feature provides enhanced positive returns for negative returns in the Index
Settlement Date       May 31, 2007*     
Final Valuation       July 24, 2008*   Partial Principal Protection: The Securities provide capital protection, if the Index Return does not exceed 10%
Date              
Maturity Date       July 31, 2008*    
* Expected. In the event that we make any change to the expected trade date and    
      settlement date, the final valuation date and the maturity date will be adjusted to    
  ensure that the stated term of the Securities remains the same.    

 

  Scenario Analysis at Maturity

Assumptions: –5% Negative Index Return to a maximum gain of 23.00%; 1-for-1 exposure above a 10% gain.


This offering summary represents a summary of the terms and conditions of the Securities. We encourage you to read the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to this offering dated May 10, 2007.

We are using this issuer free writing prospectus and the attached preliminary prospectus to solicit from you an offer to purchase the Securities. You may revoke your offer to purchase the Securities at any time prior to the time at which we accept such offer by notifying the relevant agent. We reserve the right to change the terms of, or reject any offer to purchase, the Securities prior to their issuance. We will notify you of any material changes to the terms of the Securities.



                            Issuer Free Writing Prospectus
filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration No. 333-132747
Dated May 10, 2007
  Index Descriptions         Historical Performance

 

   The Dow Jones Industrial Average® is a benchmark of performance for leading companies in the U.S. stock market, consisting of 30 “blue-chip” U.S. stocks. The Index is not limited to traditionally defined industrial stocks, but serves instead as a measure of the entire U.S. market, covering such diverse industries as financial services, technology, retail, entertainment and consumer goods.

Historical performance of the Index is not indicative of future results.
         The graph below illustrates the performance of the Index from 1/31/91 to 5/7/07 – Bloomberg L.P.
   
     
  
                             
  Investor Suitability and Key Risks

 

   The Securities may be suitable for you if:          The Securities may not be suitable for you if:
  • You believe that the Index Return will be negative (and therefore you would receive a positive return on an investment in the Securities)
  • You seek an investment that offers protection for 10% of the principal amount of the Securities
  • You are willing to make an investment where you could lose up to 90% of your principal amount
  • You are willing to hold the Securities to maturity
  • You do not seek current income from this investment
  • You have exposure to U.S. equities and would like to hedge your exposure through an investment linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average
     
  • You believe that the Index Return will be positive (and therefore you would lose money on an investment in the Securities)
  • You seek an investment that offers full principal protection
  • You seek an investment whose return is not capped at between 22.00% and 24.00% (to be determined on the trade date)
  • You seek current income from your investment
  • You seek an investment for which there will be an active secondary market
  • You are unable or unwilling to hold the Securities to maturity
  • You prefer the lower risk, and therefore accept the potentially lower returns, of fixed income investments with comparable maturities and credit ratings
                
                           
   Key Risks:                   
  • You may lose up to 90% of your principalpayment at maturity will be reduced by 1% for every 1% gain in the Index, up to a maximum loss of 90% of your principal amount invested
  • Partial Principal Protection only if you hold your Securities to maturityYou should be willing to hold your Securities to maturity
  • Your appreciation potential is limited by the maximum gain on the Securities at maturity
  • You will not receive any interest or dividend payments
  • The Securities will not be listed, and there will not be an active secondary trading market

 

You are urged to review “Risk Factors” in the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to this offering for a more detailed description of the risks related to an investment in the Securities.

The returns on UBS structured note are linked to the performance of the relevant underlying asset or index. Investing in a structured note is not equivalent to investing directly in the underlying asset or index. Before investing, you should carefully read the detailed explanation of risks, together with other information in the relevant offering materials discussed below, including but not limited to information concerning the tax treatment of the investment. UBS AG has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents UBS AG has filed with the SEC for more complete information about UBS AG and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you can request the prospectus by calling toll-free at 1-800-657-9836.