-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TC38KCxmIoSVe5V/uP/SVsu66yCxgXtncrECpKeYiZYJFo11u/vL4pA0Rq9leruv 6fBnnllSquGJkC4xwAymFg== 0000020405-98-000184.txt : 19981009 0000020405-98-000184.hdr.sgml : 19981009 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000020405-98-000184 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19981008 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19981008 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CITICORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000020405 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021] IRS NUMBER: 061515595 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-05738 FILM NUMBER: 98722753 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 399 PARK AVE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10043 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125591000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 425 PARK AVE- 2ND F STREET 2: ATTN: LEGAL AFFAIRS OFFICE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10043 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FIRST NATIONAL CITY CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19740414 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CITY BANK OF NEW YORK NATIONAL ASSOCIATI DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19680903 8-K 1 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________ FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 1998 Citicorp (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-5738 06-1515595 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification Number) 399 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10043 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 559-1000 Item 5. Other Events. At 12:01 a.m., Eastern time, on October 8, 1998 (the "Effective Time"), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of April 5, 1998, between Travelers Group Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Travelers" or "Citigroup") and Citicorp, a Delaware corporation, as modified, Citicorp merged with and into Citi Merger Sub Inc. (the "Subsidiary"), a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Travelers (the "Merger"). In connection with the Merger, the Subsidiary, which continued as the surviving corporation in the Merger, changed its name to Citicorp, and Travelers changed its name to Citigroup Inc. The Merger was a tax-free exchange. As a result of the Merger, (i) each issued and outstanding share of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Citicorp ("Citicorp Common Stock") was converted into the right to receive 2.5 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of Citigroup ("Citigroup Common Stock"), with cash being paid in lieu of fractional shares of Citigroup Common Stock and (ii) each issued and outstanding share of preferred stock, without par value, of Citicorp ("Citicorp Preferred Stock"), of the series identified in the left-handed column below was converted into the right to receive one share of preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Citigroup ("Citigroup Preferred Stock"), of the corresponding series identified in the right-hand column below: Series of Citigroup Preferred Stock Series of Citicorp Preferred Stock Issued in Exchange ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------- Graduated Rate Cumulative Graduated Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 8B Preferred Stock, Series O Adjustable Rate Cumulative Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 18 Preferred Stock, Series Q Adjustable Rate Cumulative Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 19 Preferred Stock, Series R 8.30% Noncumulative Preferred 8.30% Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series 20 Stock, Series S 8 1/2% Noncumulative Preferred 8 1/2% Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series 21 Stock, Series T 7 3/4% Cumulative Preferred 7 3/4% Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 22 Stock, Series U Fixed/Adjustable Rate Cumulative Fixed/Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series 23 Preferred Stock, Series V Each share of each series of Citigroup Preferred Stock identified above, other than the Citigroup Series O Preferred Stock, will be represented by depositary shares, each representing a one-tenth interest in a share of the corresponding series of Citigroup Preferred Stock. As of the Effective Time, Paul J. Collins, Robert I. Lipp, Victor J. Menezes, John S. Reed, William R. Rhodes and H. Onno Ruding have been elected as the directors of Citicorp. As of October 8, 1998, the shares of Citicorp Common Stock held in treasury were retired, and the outstanding shares of Citicorp Common Stock and Citicorp Preferred Stock were converted as described above. The effect of these transactions is an elimination of Citicorp Common Stock and Citicorp Preferred Stock, with an offsetting adjustment to surplus, resulting in no change in the amount of Citicorp's total stockholders' equity. Following the Merger, Citicorp is authorized to issue 10,000 shares of common stock, par value $.01 each, of which 1,000 shares are outstanding and owned by Citigroup, and 1,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $1.00 each, of which none are outstanding. Citicorp's stock repurchase program was terminated immediately prior to consummation of the Merger. On October 8, 1998, Citigroup issued a press release, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and incorporated herein by reference. Certain of the statements contained in the press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Citigroup's actual results may differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "are likely to be," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: changes in general economic conditions, including the performance of financial markets and interest rates; customer responsiveness to both new products and distribution channels; and competitive, regulatory, or tax changes that affect the cost of or demand for Citigroup's products. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits: Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.01 Press Release dated October 8, 1998 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. CITICORP (Registrant) By: /s/ Roger W. Trupin ------------------- Roger W. Trupin Vice President and Controller Dated: October 8, 1998 EX-99 2 CITIGROUP PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.01 [CITIGROUP LOGO] PUBLIC INFORMATION For Immediate Release October 8, 1998 CITIGROUP (CCI) TO BEGIN TRADING TODAY, FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF MERGER OF CITICORP AND TRAVELERS GROUP COMPANY DISCLOSES IMPACT OF ECONOMIC TURBULENCE ON THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS New York - Common shares of Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: CCI) begin trading today with the merger of Citicorp and Travelers Group Inc. taking effect before the opening of business. "The new company has an unparalleled capacity to serve the financial needs of customers around the world with a broad array of products and services through multiple distribution channels," said John S. Reed and Sanford I. Weill, who share duties as Chairmen, in a statement on the completion of the merger. "The recent economic turbulence in the world further underscores our shared conviction in the strategic rationale of the merger." "Today major financial companies need not only customer, product and geographic diversity but also unprecedented capital strength to deal with the economic upheavals that can occur. Citigroup is unmatched in possessing all these resources, including $44 billion of stockholders' equity. They are the cornerstone of our stability and reliability for customers around the world. They also enable us to deliver exceptional value to shareholders over time," their statement continued. The Chairmen said that conditions in financial markets would cause a decline in the new company's combined net income for the 1998 third quarter, to be reported later in the month. They said that results would be better than last year for the Citibank consumer business and the Travelers Group insurance and consumer activities, reflecting continued strength in those areas as well as in Asset Management. But, they noted, the almost unprecedented instability of global fixed income and emerging markets had a severe effect on both Salomon Smith Barney and Citibank's corporate banking activities in the quarter. The merged company, they estimated, will have net income of approximately $700 million for the 1998 third quarter, compared with pro forma net income in the same 1997 quarter of $1.5 billion ($2.1 billion excluding a 1997 restructuring charge) for the two predecessor companies. -more- CITIGROUP (CCI) TRADING BEGINS OCTOBER 8, 1998 Among the factors affecting earnings in the quarter, they cited: Salomon Smith Barney will report a net loss in the quarter of approximately $325 million, reflecting after-tax losses of approximately $700 million related to Global Arbitrage and Russia credit losses, which includes amounts previously announced. Citibank's corporate banking will report a net loss of approximately $130 million largely due to approximately $240 million in after-tax losses related to Russia, which includes amounts previously announced, as well as approximately $100 million related to marking to market fixed income inventories. Revenues understandably were also running lower than normal. Venture capital and the sale of Brady bonds, which have contributed significantly in past quarters, were essentially break-even. They also noted that the unrealized appreciation in the Travelers Insurance portfolio increased to approximately $2 billion after taxes in the quarter. The Chairmen indicated: "Our focus is on bringing the two companies and their managements together around a fully integrated 1999 business plan. On a preliminary basis - subject to all the uncertainties of market conditions -- we expect 1999 core business results to be substantially above the pro forma actuals for both 1998 and 1997, driven by strong performance in the consumer and insurance franchises. The corporate businesses are likely to be operating in choppy conditions, but their core franchises remain strong. We will continue to reduce risk and associated assets as appropriate, but to stay in positions that represent good value in these markets as we work to integrate the organizations." "Because the near-term economic outlook remains uncertain and third quarter results are disappointing, the path we must take is clear," they said. "We will expand our reach and increase our efforts to serve our customers better by taking every opportunity to cross-market products and services throughout our distribution networks. We will continue to build those businesses that provide our company with a stream of predictable and recurring earnings, to mitigate the effects of the inevitable business cycles and geographic disruptions. We will also manage our risk vigilantly on a worldwide basis and strengthen control of operating expenses, so that we deliver on the promise of the unique global franchise that is Citigroup. We are convinced that its value and power will become increasingly evident," they stated. The Chairmen added they would recommend to the Citigroup directors, who will hold their first meeting on October 20, that they declare an initial quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share to be paid in November ($0.72 on an annual basis). -more- 2 CITIGROUP (CCI) TRADING BEGINS OCTOBER 8, 1998 The common shares of Citigroup will trade on the New York and Pacific Stock Exchanges. As a result of the merger, Citicorp shares are converted into Citigroup shares at the ratio of 2-1/2 Citigroup shares for each Citicorp share; each Travelers Group share equals one Citigroup share. Citigroup businesses produce a broad range of financial services -- asset management, banking and consumer finance, credit and charge cards, insurance, investments, investment banking and trading -- and use diverse channels to make them available to consumer and corporate customers around the world. Among its businesses are Citibank, Commercial Credit, Primerica Financial Services, Salomon Smith Barney, Salomon Smith Barney Asset Management, Travelers Life & Annuity, and Travelers Property Casualty. The merger followed approval by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, as well as approvals by relevant banking, insurance, and other regulatory authorities and approvals by the stockholders of both companies. # # # Media contacts: Jack Morris (212) 559-4285 Dick Howe (212) 559-9425 Investor contacts: Bill Pike (212) 816-8874 Sheri Ptashek (212) 559-4658 3 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----