UBS Investment Bank today made the following announcement concerning the UBS ETRACS ETNs.

On January 1, 2017, new US tax regulations (commonly referred to as the Section 871(m) regulations) will become effective and may impact non-US holders of UBS ETRACS ETNs. These regulations may require the imposition of withholding taxes on non-US investors in UBS ETRACS ETNs that directly or indirectly reference the performance of US equities (“Covered ETNs”). A list of Covered ETNs is set forth below. In the case of certain Covered ETNs, this withholding tax would not apply until 2020. The new regulations apply only to non-US beneficial owners, so the tax treatment of US beneficial owners of Covered Securities is generally not altered by the new regulations.

As a technical matter, the new regulations apply only to Covered ETNs that are issued on or after January 1, 2017. However, Covered ETNs that are issued on or after January 1, 2017 will have the same CUSIP and ISIN number as Covered ETNs of the same series that were issued before that date, and accordingly all of the Covered ETNs of the same series will be interchangeable and fungible with each other. As a result, non-US holders of Covered ETNs (including holders of Covered ETNs that were purchased on or before December 31, 2016) may not be able to establish to their custodians and other withholding agents that their Covered ETNs are exempt from the new regulations. Accordingly, holders of Covered ETNs should generally assume that their ETNs will be subject to the new regulations starting on January 1, 2017.

UBS has filed supplemental prospectus/pricing addenda for Covered ETNs that are subject to these new rules. However, there are significant uncertainties regarding the application of the Section 871(m) rules to the Covered ETNs, and UBS may make additional announcements if there are further developments regarding how these rules will apply to the Covered ETNs. Non-US holders of Covered ETNs with respect to US equities are urged to consult their tax advisors and their custodians about how the new regulations may affect their Covered ETN investments. Holders of Covered ETNs are urged to read the prospectus/pricing addenda for more detailed information relating to the application of these new rules. These documents can be found at www.sec.gov and / or at http://etracs.ubs.com.

The table below lists the ticker symbols of the Covered ETNs and indicates whether the withholding tax will take effect on January 1, 2017 or on January 1, 2020.

Effective January 1, 2017

 

Effective January 1, 2020

AMU CEFL AMUB DVYL BDCL HDLV BDCS HOML BDCZ LRET DVHL MORL FIHD SDYL LBDC SMHD LMLP MLPB MLPG MLPI MLPQ MLPZ MRRL

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.

ETRACS ETNs are sold only in conjunction with the relevant offering materials. UBS has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus, as supplemented by the applicable prospectus supplement, or product supplement and pricing supplement, for the offering of the ETRACS ETNs) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the offering to which this communication relates. 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 get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you can request the applicable prospectus supplement, or product supplement and pricing supplement, by calling toll-free (+1-877-387 2275). 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.

About UBS

UBS provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. The operational structure of the Group is comprised of our Corporate Center and five business divisions: Wealth Management, Wealth Management Americas, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. 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, in order to generate attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders. All of its businesses are capital-efficient and benefit from a strong competitive position in their targeted markets.

UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide. It has offices in 54 countries, with about 34% of its employees working in the Americas, 35% in Switzerland, 18% in the rest of Europe, the Middle East and Africa and 13% in Asia Pacific. UBS Group AG employs approximately 60,000 people around the world. Its shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

This material is issued by UBS AG and/or any of its subsidiaries and/or any of its affiliates ("UBS"). Products and services mentioned in this material may not be available for residents of certain jurisdictions. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Please consult the restrictions relating to the product or service in question for further information. Activities with respect to US securities are conducted through UBS Securities LLC, a US broker/dealer. Member of SIPC (http://www.sipc.org/).

UBS specifically prohibits the redistribution or reproduction of this material in whole or in part without the prior written permission of UBS and UBS accepts no liability whatsoever for the actions of third parties in this respect.

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