Credit Suisse announced it would make investments in the expansion of its global presence as an integrated bank. It plans a SFr8 billion share buyback programme. It is proposing a dividend of SFr2.24 per share for the financial year 2006 and a par value reduction of SFr0.46 per share. Credit Suisse Group reported net income of SFr6.7 billion for the first nine months of 2006 and net income of SFr1.9 billion for the third quarter. Full 2006 results are expected on February 15, with the annual shareholders' meeting on May 4.