0001839882-23-018096.txt : 20230712 0001839882-23-018096.hdr.sgml : 20230712 20230712145425 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001839882-23-018096 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: FWP PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20230712 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20230712 SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UBS AG CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001114446 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: V8 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: FWP SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-263376 FILM NUMBER: 231084041 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: BAHNHOFSTRASSE 45 CITY: ZURICH STATE: V8 ZIP: CH 8001 BUSINESS PHONE: 203-719-5241 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WASHINGTON BLVD. CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06901 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UBS AG CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001114446 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: V8 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: FWP BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: BAHNHOFSTRASSE 45 CITY: ZURICH STATE: V8 ZIP: CH 8001 BUSINESS PHONE: 203-719-5241 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 600 WASHINGTON BLVD. CITY: STAMFORD STATE: CT ZIP: 06901 FWP 1 ubs_fwp-09609.htm FORM FWP

ISSUER FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration Statement No. 333-263376

Dated July 12, 2023

 

Buffered Performance Leveraged Upside SecuritiesSM (Buffered PLUSSM) Based on the Performance of the EURO STOXX 50® due on or about February 4, 2026

This document provides a summary of the terms of the Buffered Performance Leveraged Upside SecuritiesSM (the “Buffered PLUS”). Investors should carefully review the accompanying preliminary pricing supplement for the Buffered PLUS, the accompanying product supplement, the accompanying index supplement, and the accompanying prospectus, as well as the “Risk Considerations” section below, before making an investment decision.

The Buffered PLUS do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity and you could lose your entire investment. The Buffered PLUS are unsubordinated, unsecured debt obligations issued by UBS AG (“UBS”), and all payments on the Buffered PLUS are subject to the credit risk of UBS. If UBS were to default on its obligations you may not receive any amounts owed to you under the Buffered PLUS and you could lose some or all of your initial investment. As used in this document, “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to UBS.

 


 

SUMMARY TERMS

 

Issuer:

UBS AG London Branch (“UBS”)

Underlying index:

EURO STOXX 50® (Bloomberg Ticker: “SX5E”)

Stated principal amount:

$1,000.00 per Buffered PLUS

Issue price:

$1,000.00 per Buffered PLUS

Denominations:

$1,000.00 per Buffered PLUS and integral multiples thereof

Interest:

None

Pricing date:

Expected to be July 31, 2023, subject to postponement in the event of a market disruption event, as described in the accompanying product supplement

Original issue date:

Expected to be August 3, 2023 (3 business days after the pricing date; see preliminary pricing supplement), subject to postponement in the event of a market disruption event as described in the accompanying product supplement.

Valuation date:

Expected to be January 30, 2026 (to be determined on the pricing date and expected to be approximately 30 months after the pricing date), subject to postponement in the event of a market disruption event as described in the accompanying product supplement. In the event that we make any change to the expected pricing date and original issue date, the calculation agent may adjust the valuation date and maturity date to ensure that the stated term of the Buffered PLUS remains the same.

Maturity date:

Expected to be February 4, 2026 (to be determined on the pricing date and expected to be 3 business days after the valuation date), subject to postponement in the event of a market disruption event as described in the accompanying product supplement.

Payment at maturity:

 If the underlying return is positive:

The lesser of (a) $1,000.00 + Leveraged Upside Payment and (b) Maximum Payment at Maturity.

In no event will the payment at maturity exceed the maximum payment at maturity.

 If the underlying return is zero or negative and the percentage decline from the initial level to the final level is equal to or less than the buffer amount:

The Stated Principal Amount of $1,000.00

 If the underlying return is negative and the percentage decline from the initial level to the final level is greater than the buffer amount:

$1,000.00 + ($1,000.00 × Underlying Return + Buffer Amount)

Accordingly, if the underlying return is negative and the percentage decline from the initial level to the final level is greater than the buffer amount, you will lose a percentage of your stated principal amount equal to the percentage decline of the underlying index from the initial level to the final level in excess of the buffer amount, and in extreme situations, you could lose almost all of your initial investment.

Underlying return:

The quotient, expressed as a percentage, of (i) the final level of the underlying index minus the initial level of the underlying index, divided by (ii) the initial level of the underlying index. Expressed as a formula:

(Final Level - Initial Level) / Initial Level

Leveraged upside payment:

$1,000.00 × Leverage Factor × Underlying Return

Maximum gain:

33.50%

Initial level:

The closing level of the underlying index on the pricing date, as determined by the calculation agent.

Final level:

The closing level of the underlying index on the valuation date, as determined by the calculation agent.

Leverage factor:

2.0

Maximum payment at maturity:

$1,335.00 per Buffered PLUS, which is equal to $1,000.00 + ($1,000.00 × Maximum Gain)

Buffer Amount:

15%

CUSIP/ISIN:

90279GB73 / US90279GB733

Listing:

The Buffered PLUS will not be listed or displayed on any securities exchange or any electronic communications network.

Commission:

3.00% of the aggregate principal amount.

Estimated initial value:

Expected to be between $936.20 and $966.20 per Buffered PLUS. See “Risk Factors” in the preliminary pricing supplement.

Preliminary pricing supplement

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114446/000183988223018066/ubs_424b2-09610.htm

 

HYPOTHETICAL PAYOUT

 

The below figures are based on a hypothetical leverage factor of 2.0, hypothetical maximum gain of 33.50% and buffer amount of 15% and are purely hypothetical (the actual terms of your Buffered PLUS will be determined on the pricing date and will be specified in the final pricing supplement).

 

Hypothetical Payment at Maturity

 

Change in Underlying Index

Payment at Maturity

+40.00%

$1,335.00

+30.00%

$1,335.00

+20.00%

$1,335.00

+16.75%

$1,335.00

+12.00%

$1,240.00

+8.00%

$1,160.00

+4.00%

$1,080.00

0.00%

$1,000.00

-5.00%

$1,000.00

-10.00%

$1,000.00

-15.00%

$1,000.00

-16.00%

$990.00

-20.00%

$950.00

-30.00%

$850.00

-40.00%

$750.00

-50.00%

$650.00

-60.00%

$550.00

-70.00%

$450.00

-80.00%

$350.00

-90.00%

$250.00

-100.00%

$150.00

 


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You will find a link to the accompanying preliminary pricing supplement for the Buffered PLUS above and links to the accompanying product supplement, accompanying index supplement, and accompanying prospectus for the Buffered PLUS under “Additional Information About UBS and the Buffered PLUS” in the preliminary pricing supplement, which you should read and understand prior to investing in the Buffered PLUS.

The issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus as supplemented by a product supplement, an index supplement for various securities we may offer, including the Buffered PLUS, and the preliminary pricing supplement) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the accompanying prospectus in that registration statement and the other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC, including the accompanying preliminary pricing supplement, the accompanying product supplement, and the accompanying index supplement, for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the issuer, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free 1-833-653-0401. Our Central Index Key, or CIK, on the SEC web site is 0001114446.

Risk Considerations

The risks set forth below are discussed in more detail in the “Risk Factors” section in the preliminary pricing supplement. Please review those risk factors carefully prior to making an investment decision.

Risks Relating to Return Characteristics

The Buffered PLUS do not pay interest or guarantee return of the stated principal amount and your investment in the Buffered PLUS may result in a loss.

Your potential return on the Buffered PLUS is limited to the maximum gain.

The leverage factor applies only if you hold the Buffered PLUS to maturity.

The contingent repayment of principal at maturity applies only at maturity.

Owning the Buffered PLUS is not the same as owning the index constituent stocks.

Risks Relating to Characteristics of the Underlying Index

Market risk.

There can be no assurance that the investment view implicit in the Buffered PLUS will be successful.

Changes that affect the underlying index, including regulatory changes, will affect the market value of, and return on, your Buffered PLUS.

The underlying index reflects price return, not total return.

The underlying return will not be adjusted for changes in exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar even though the index constituent stocks of the EURO STOXX 50® Index are traded in a non-U.S. currency and the Buffered PLUS are denominated in U.S. dollars.

The Buffered PLUS are subject to risks associated with non-U.S. securities markets.

UBS cannot control actions by the index sponsor and the index sponsor has no obligation to consider your interests.

Estimated Value Considerations

The issue price you pay for the Buffered PLUS will exceed their estimated initial value.

The estimated initial value is a theoretical price and the actual price that you may be able to sell your Buffered PLUS in any secondary market (if any) at any time after the pricing date may differ from the estimated initial value.

Our actual profits may be greater or less than the differential between the estimated initial value and the issue price of the Buffered PLUS as of the pricing date.

Risks Relating to Liquidity and Secondary Market Price Considerations

There may be little or no secondary market for the Buffered PLUS.

The price at which UBS Securities LLC and its affiliates may offer to buy the Buffered PLUS in the secondary market (if any) may be greater than UBS’ valuation of the Buffered PLUS at that time, greater than any other secondary market prices provided by unaffiliated dealers (if any) and, depending on your broker, greater than the valuation provided on your customer account statements.

Price of the Buffered PLUS prior to maturity.

Impact of fees and the use of internal funding rates rather than secondary market credit spreads on secondary market prices.

Risks Relating to Hedging Activities and Conflicts of Interest

Potential conflict of interest.

Potentially inconsistent research, opinions or recommendations by UBS.

Potential UBS impact on price.

Risks Relating to General Credit Characteristics

Credit risk of UBS.

The Buffered PLUS are not bank deposits.

If UBS experiences financial difficulties, FINMA has the power to open restructuring or liquidation proceedings in respect of, and/or impose protective measures in relation to, UBS, which proceedings or measures may have a material adverse effect on the terms and market value of the Buffered PLUS and/or the ability of UBS to make payments thereunder.

Risks Relating to U.S. Federal Income Taxation

Uncertain tax treatment. Significant aspects of the tax treatment of the Buffered PLUS are uncertain. You should read carefully the section entitled “Tax Considerations” in the preliminary pricing supplement and the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences”, including the section “— Securities Treated as Prepaid Derivatives or Prepaid Forwards”, in the accompanying product supplement and consult your tax advisor about your tax situation.

Underlying Index

For information about the underlying index, including historical performance information, see “Information About the Underlying Index” in the preliminary pricing supplement.

 

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