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Cevian Capital raised share stake in UBS Group by 9.9% in Q2

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Posted on August 14, 2025

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(Refiles to delete extraneous words from headline) NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activist investor Cevian Capital raised its share stake in bank UBS by 9.9% in the second quarter, according to a regulatory

Cevian Capital raised share stake in UBS Group by 9.9% in Q2

Cevian Capital's Investment in UBS

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Details of the Share Increase

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Activist investor Cevian Capital raised its share stake in bank UBS by 9.9% in the second quarter, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday.

Future Price Predictions

Cevian ended June with 48.1 million shares worth $1.63 billion in its portfolio. The fund first disclosed a stake in the Swiss bank in December 2023, betting on a recovery of UBS shares following its takeover of Credit Suisse.

At that time, Cevian managing partner Lars Forberg said the stock had the potential to roughly double its price to 50 francs. On Thursday, they were priced at 32 francs.  

(Reporting by Carolina Mandl, in New York;)

Key Takeaways

  • Cevian Capital increased its UBS stake by 9.9% in Q2.
  • The investment is valued at $1.63 billion.
  • Cevian first invested in UBS in December 2023.
  • UBS shares are predicted to potentially double in value.
  • Current UBS share price is 32 francs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage did Cevian Capital increase its stake in UBS?
Cevian Capital raised its share stake in UBS by 9.9% in the second quarter.
How many shares does Cevian Capital hold in UBS?
Cevian ended June with 48.1 million shares worth $1.63 billion in its portfolio.
When did Cevian Capital first disclose its stake in UBS?
Cevian Capital first disclosed a stake in UBS in December 2023.
What was the price target set by Cevian's managing partner for UBS shares?
Cevian managing partner Lars Forberg stated that the stock had the potential to roughly double its price to 50 francs.
What was the trading price of UBS shares on Thursday?
On Thursday, UBS shares were priced at 32 francs.

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