General Meeting of Shareholders of Vontobel Holding AG: clear ...

Page 2/2“We have to be upstanding and credible, do what we say we will do, and judge ourselves by ourown standards. All the better that we can do so on the basis of a value system and reputationsuch as that established by Vontobel over nearly 90 years.“ It is this, said Herbert J. Scheidt inclosing, that makes him optimistic for the success of the company in 2013 and beyond.CEO Dr. Zeno Staub first looked at Vontobel’s business performance in 2012. He went on toreiterate its declared goal of seizing the opportunities offered by the fundamental changes in theglobal financial industry and of seeking to actively shape the change process via the company’stried-and-tested strategy. “The new realities in the financial industry are bringing about areassessment, and thus a shift in market shares. Strong financial institutions – Vontobel amongthem – are opening up attractive opportunities for growth, both organically and via acquisitions.We will be able to harness the possibilities that arise.” With regard to business performance inQ1, he added: “Thanks to the good market performance and the ongoing inflow of new money,the volume of client assets is up both year-on-year and compared with Q4 2012. Additionalassets were acquired predominantly in the institutional segment, and Asset Management posted acorrespondingly solid showing. The restructuring at Private Banking is on track, and the inflow ofnet new money remains modest as expected. Vontobel Investment Banking is well positionedacross the board, but continues to operate in a very challenging environment. As regardsprofitability and efficiency, in Q1 2013 Vontobel was on a par with 2012.”VontobelVontobel‘s mission is to protect and build the wealth our clients have entrusted to us over the long term.Specialising in active asset management and tailor-made investment solutions, we provide responsible andforward-looking advice. In doing so, we are committed to Swiss quality and performance standards. Withtheir good name, our owner family has stood by these principles for generations. As of 31 December 2012,Vontobel held approximately CHF 150 bn of assets. Around 1,400 employees worldwide provide first rate,customized services for clients with an international focus. The registered shares of Vontobel Holding AGare listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The Vontobel families and the Vontobel Foundation hold the majorityof shares and votes in the company. www.vontobel.comContactsMedia Relations: Reto Giudicetti +41 (0)58 283 61 63Investor Relations: Susanne Borer +41 (0)58 283 73 29CalendarEx-dividend date: 25 April 2013Record date: 29 April 2013Dividend payment date: 30 April 2013Vontobel Holding AG Gotthardstrasse 43 Telephone +41 (0)58 283 59 00CH-8022 Zurich Fax +41 (0)58 283 75 00