Baer is one of 14 Swiss banks being targeted by U.S. prosecutors for allegedly offering hidden offshore accounts to help clients avoid taxes.

"We are working closely together with the U.S. authorities and are fundamentally ready to reach a settlement. We are confident that this tax issue of the past can be resolved in the foreseeable future," said CEO Boris Collardi, according to pre-prepared comments due to be delivered at the private bank's shareholder meeting on Wednesday.

(Reporting by Alice Baghdjian; Editing by Mark Potter)