NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UBS Investment Bank today announced that all outstanding notes of the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN due July 14, 2045 (Ticker: MLPV) (the “Securities“) will be mandatorily redeemed in accordance with the terms of the Securities as a result of the occurrence of an Acceleration Event, triggered as a result of the intraday indicative value of the Securities being equal to or less than $5.00 on January 20, 2016 (the “Acceleration Date”).
As disclosed in more detail in the prospectus supplement relating to the Securities, all outstanding notes will be automatically accelerated and redeemed and holders will be entitled to receive the “Acceleration Amount“ calculated in accordance with the terms of the Securities. Payment of the Acceleration Amount will be made on the Acceleration Settlement Date, which will be February 1, 2016.
For more information regarding the mandatory redemption, including how the Acceleration Amount will be determined, see the prospectus supplement relating to the Securities. The prospectus supplement for the Securities can be accessed on EDGAR, the SEC website, at www.sec.gov, and is also available at http://etracs.ubs.com/product/detail/index/ussymbol/MLPV.
About ETRACS
ETRACS ETNs are senior unsecured notes issued by UBS AG, are traded on NYSE Arca, 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, or product supplement and pricing supplement, as applicable, for the ETRACS ETN.
UBS AG has filed a registration statement (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 applicable prospectus, pricing or product supplement, dated as of various dates, and the prospectus dated June 12, 2015 to understand fully the terms of the securities and other considerations that are important in making a decision about investing in the ETRACS. The applicable offering documents for the ETRACS ETN that is the subject of this communication may be obtained by clicking on the link identified above. You may also get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. 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 committed to providing private, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as retail clients in Switzerland, with superior financial advice and solutions while generating attractive and sustainable returns for shareholders. Its strategy centers on its Wealth Management and Wealth Management Americas businesses and its leading universal bank in Switzerland, complemented by its Asset Management business and its Investment Bank. These businesses share three key characteristics: they benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets, are capital-efficient, and offer a superior structural growth and profitability outlook. UBS's strategy builds on the strengths of all of its businesses and focuses its efforts on areas in which it excels, while seeking to capitalize on the compelling growth prospects in the businesses and regions in which it operates. Capital strength is the foundation of its success.
UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in more than 50 countries, with about 35% of its employees working in the Americas, 36% in Switzerland, 17% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 12% in Asia Pacific. UBS Group AG employs about 60,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
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ETRACS ETNs are sold only by means of a prospectus, as supplemented by a prospectus supplement or product supplement and pricing supplement for the particular offering of ETRACS ETNs to which this communication relates. A registration statement of which these documents form a part has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Before you invest, you should read these documents and any other documents that UBS has filed with the SEC for more complete information about UBS and the offering to which this communication relates. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you can request the prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement, or applicable product supplement and pricing supplement by calling toll-free (+1-877-387 2275). This communication shall not constitute an offer for or a solicitation of an offer to buy any ETRACS ETNs referenced herein.
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. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a registered broker/dealer and affiliate of UBS Securities LLC.
The S&P MLP Index (the “Index”) is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“SPDJI”), and has been licensed for use by UBS AG. Standard & Poor’s® and S&P® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI and sublicensed for certain purposes by UBS AG. The ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, any of their respective affiliates (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN particularly or the ability of the S&P MLP Index to track general market performance. S&P Dow Jones Indices’ only relationship to UBS AG with respect to the S&P MLP Index is the licensing of the Index and certain trademarks, service marks and/or trade names of S&P Dow Jones Indices and/or its licensors. The S&P MLP Index is determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to UBS AG or the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of UBS AG or the owners of the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P MLP Index. S&P Dow Jones Indices are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the prices, and amount of the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN or the timing of the issuance or sale of the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN is to be converted into cash, surrendered or redeemed, as the case may be. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the ETRACS 2xMonthly Leveraged S&P MLP Index ETN. There is no assurance that investment products based on the S&P MLP Index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not an investment advisor. Inclusion of a security within an index is not a recommendation by S&P Dow Jones Indices to buy, sell, or hold such security, nor is it considered to be investment advice.
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