424B2 1 d424b2.htm PRELIMINARY PRICING SUPPLEMENT Preliminary Pricing Supplement
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The information in this pricing supplement is not complete and may be changed. We may not deliver these securities until a final pricing supplement is delivered. This pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement do not constitute an offer to sell these securities and we are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.

 

SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, PRELIMINARY PRICING SUPPLEMENT DATED MAY 28, 2010

 

PROSPECTUS Dated February 18, 2009

PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT

Dated February 18, 2009

 

Pricing Supplement No. 2010-MTNDD562 to

Registration Statement Nos. 333-157386 and 333-157386-01

Dated May 28, 2010

Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)

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Citigroup Funding Inc.

MEDIUM-TERM NOTES, SERIES D

Senior Notes

Jump Securities Based on the

S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return due June 27, 2012

Unlike ordinary debt securities, the Jump Securities Based on the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return due June 27, 2012, which we refer to as the securities, do not pay interest and do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity. Instead, at maturity you will receive for each $10 stated principal amount of securities that you hold, an amount in cash that will vary depending upon the closing value of the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return, which we refer to as the underlying index, on the valuation date, and which may be significantly less than the stated principal amount of the securities and could be zero. If the final index value increases from the initial index value, you will receive the fixed upside payment described below. The securities are a series of unsecured securities issued by Citigroup Funding Inc. Any payments due on the securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding’s parent company. All payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc.

 

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The stated principal amount and original issue price of each security is $10.

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We will not pay interest on the securities.

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At maturity, you will receive for each $10 stated principal amount of securities that you hold, an amount in cash equal to:

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$10 plus the upside payment if the final index value is greater than the initial index value, or

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$10 times the index performance factor if the final index value is less than or equal to the initial index value. This amount will be less than or equal to the stated principal amount of $10 and could be zero. There is no minimum payment on the securities at maturity.

Please see the graph of “Hypothetical Payouts on the Securities at Maturity” on PS-6.

 

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The upside payment will be equal to $3.50 to $3.90 per security (35% to 39% of the stated principal amount). Accordingly, even if the final index value is significantly greater than the initial index value, your payment at maturity will not exceed $13.50 to $13.90 per security. The actual upside payment will be determined on the day we price the securities for initial sale to the public, which we refer to as the pricing date.

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The index performance factor will be a fraction equal to the final index value divided by the initial index value.

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The initial index value will equal the closing value of the underlying index on the pricing date.

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The final index value will equal the closing value of the underlying index on the valuation date.

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The valuation date will be June 22, 2012, subject to postponement for non-index business days or certain market disruption events.

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Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return, Brent crude oil or in futures contracts or forward contracts on Brent crude oil.

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The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange.

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The CUSIP number for the securities is 17314V239. The ISIN number for the securities is US17314V2390.

You should read the more detailed description of the securities in this pricing supplement. In particular, you should review and understand the descriptions in “Summary of Pricing Supplement” and “Description of Securities.”

The securities are riskier than ordinary debt securities. See “Risk Factors” beginning on PS-7.

The Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators have not approved or disapproved these securities, or determined if this pricing supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

 

PRICE $10 PER SECURITY

 

 

 
    

Public Offering
Price

  

Underwriting
Fee

  

Proceeds to
Issuer

Per security

   $ 10    $ 0.225    $ 9.775

Total

     $      $      $

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an affiliate of Citigroup Funding and the underwriter of the sale of the securities, will receive an underwriting fee of $0.225 from Citigroup Funding for each security sold in this offering. The actual public offering price and underwriting fee for a particular investor may be reduced for volume purchase discounts depending on the aggregate amount of securities purchased by that investor. The lowest price payable by an investor is $9.9250 per security. From this underwriting fee, Citigroup Global Markets will pay selected dealers, including its affiliate Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and their financial advisors collectively a fixed selling concession of $0.225 for each security they sell. The concession may be reduced for volume purchase discounts depending on the aggregate amount of securities purchased by an investor. Additionally, it is possible that Citigroup Global Markets and its affiliates may profit from expected hedging activity related to this offering, even if the value of the securities declines. You should refer to “Risk Factors” and “Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest” in this pricing supplement for more information.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. expects to deliver the securities to purchasers on or about                     , 2010.

The securities are not bank deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, nor are they obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.

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SUMMARY OF PRICING SUPPLEMENT

The following summary describes the Jump Securities Based on the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return due June 27, 2012, which we refer to as the securities, we are offering to you in general terms only. You should read the summary together with the more detailed information that is contained in the rest of this pricing supplement and in the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement. You should carefully consider, among other things, the matters set forth in “Risk Factors.”

The securities offered are medium-term debt securities of Citigroup Funding. The securities have been designed for investors who are willing to forgo market floating interest rates on the securities in exchange for a payment at maturity based on the performance of the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return, which we refer to as the underlying index. At maturity, you will receive a positive return on the securities only if the closing value of the underlying index on the valuation date is greater than the initial index value. All payments on the securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc. All payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc.

 

Each security costs $10

We, Citigroup Funding Inc., are offering the Jump Securities Based on the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return due June 27, 2012, which we refer to as the securities. The stated principal amount and issue price of each security is $10.

The original issue price of the securities includes the underwriter’s fees paid with respect to the securities and the cost of hedging our obligations under the securities. The cost of hedging includes the projected profit that our affiliates may realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in managing the hedging transactions. The fact that the original issue price of the securities reflects these commissions and hedging costs is expected to adversely affect the secondary market prices of the securities. See “Risk Factors—The inclusion of commissions and projected profit of hedging in the original issue price is likely to adversely affect secondary market prices” and “Description of Securities—Use of Proceeds and Hedging.”

 

The securities do not guarantee any repayment of principal at maturity; no interest

Unlike ordinary debt securities, the securities do not pay interest and do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity. Instead, at maturity you will receive for each $10 stated principal amount of securities that you hold, an amount in cash that will vary depending upon the closing value of the underlying index on the valuation date. There is no minimum payment on the securities at maturity and, accordingly, you could lose your entire investment. If the final index value increases from the initial index value, you will receive the fixed upside payment described below.

The initial index value will be the closing value of the underlying index on the day we price the securities for initial sale to the public, which we refer to as the pricing date.

The final index value will be the closing value of the underlying index on June 22, 2012, which we refer to as the valuation date (subject to postponement in the event of non-index business days or certain market disruption events).

 

 

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Payment at maturity depends on the closing value of the underlying index

At maturity, you will receive for each $10 stated principal amount of securities that you hold an amount in cash that will vary depending upon the closing value of the underlying index on the valuation date, equal to:

 

   

$10 plus the upside payment, if the final index value is greater than the initial index value,

where,

upside payment = $3.50 to $3.90 per security (35% to 39% of the stated principal amount). Accordingly, even if the final index value is significantly greater than the initial index value, your payment at maturity will not exceed $13.50 to $13.90 per security. The actual upside payment will be determined on the pricing date.

 

   

$10 times the index performance factor, if the final index value is less than or equal to the initial index value

where,

 

index performance factor

   =        final index value     
      initial index value   

Accordingly, where the final index value has decreased from the initial index value, investors will lose 1% of the stated principal amount for every 1% decline in the closing value of the underlying index. This amount will be less than the stated principal amount of $10 and could be zero.

All payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc.

On PS-6, we have provided a graph titled “Hypothetical Payouts on the Securities at Maturity,” which illustrates the performance of the securities at maturity over a range of hypothetical percentage changes in the closing values of the underlying index. The graph does not show every situation that can occur.

You can review the historical values of the underlying index in the section of this pricing supplement called “Description of Securities—Historical Information” starting on PS-23. You cannot predict the future performance of the underlying index based upon its historical performance.

If a market disruption event occurs with respect to the underlying index on the valuation date or if the valuation date is not an index business day, the final index value will be determined on the next index business day on which no market disruption event occurs with respect to the underlying index in accordance with “Description of Securities—Closing Value.”

Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the underlying index, Brent crude oil or in futures contracts or forward contracts on Brent crude oil.

 

 

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Your participation in any increase in the closing value of the underlying index will be no greater than the upside payment

The positive return investors may realize on the securities if the final index value is greater than the initial index value will be equal to, but no greater than, the upside payment of $3.50 to $3.90 per security (35% to 39% of the stated principal amount). Accordingly, even if the final index value is substantially greater than the initial index value, your payment at maturity will not exceed $13.50 to $13.90 per security, or 135% to 139% of the stated principal amount. The actual upside payment will be determined on the pricing date. See “Hypothetical Payouts on the Securities at Maturity” on PS-6.

 

Citigroup Global Markets will be the calculation agent

We have appointed our affiliate, Citigroup Global Markets, to act as calculation agent for The Bank of New York Mellon, a New York banking corporation (as successor trustee under an indenture dated June 1, 2005), the trustee for our senior securities. As calculation agent, Citigroup Global Markets will determine the initial index value, the final index value, whether a market disruption event has occurred and the payment, if any, that you will receive at maturity.

 

Citigroup Global Markets will be the underwriter; conflicts of interest

The underwriter for the offering of the securities, Citigroup Global Markets, our affiliate, will conduct this offering in compliance with the requirements of NASD Rule 2720 of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., which is commonly referred to as FINRA, regarding a FINRA member firm’s distribution of the securities of an affiliate and related conflicts of interest. In accordance with NASD Rule 2720, Citigroup Global Markets or any of our other affiliates may not make sales in this offering to any discretionary account without the prior written approval of the customer. See “Description of Securities—Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest” on PS-25.

 

You may revoke your offer to purchase the securities prior to our acceptance

We are using this pricing supplement to solicit from you an offer to purchase the securities. You may revoke your offer to purchase the securities at any time prior to the time at which we accept such offer by notifying the relevant underwriter. We reserve the right to change the terms of, or reject any offer to purchase, the securities prior to their issuance. In the event of any material changes to the terms of the securities, we will notify you.

 

Where you can find more information on the securities

The securities are senior unsecured securities issued as part of our Series D medium-term senior note program. You can find a general description of our Series D medium-term senior note program in the accompanying prospectus supplement dated February 18, 2009 and prospectus dated February 18, 2009. We describe the basic features of this type of security in the section of the prospectus supplement called “Description of Notes—Indexed Notes” and in the section of the prospectus called “Description of Debt Securities.”

 

 

For a detailed description of the terms of the securities, you should read the section of this pricing supplement called “Description of Securities.” You should also read about some of the risks involved in investing in securities in the section of this pricing supplement called “Risk Factors.” The tax and

 

 

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accounting treatment of investments in commodity-linked securities such as the securities may differ from that of investments in ordinary debt securities or common stock. See the section of this pricing supplement called “Description of Securities—Certain United States Federal Tax Considerations.” We urge you to consult with your investment, legal, tax, accounting and other advisers with regard to any proposed or actual investment in the securities.

 

How to reach us

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney clients may contact their local Morgan Stanley Smith Barney branch office or call us at (866) 477-4776. All other clients may contact their local brokerage representative. Third-party distributors may contact Citi Structured Investment Sales at (212) 723-7288.

 

 

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HYPOTHETICAL PAYOUTS ON THE SECURITIES AT MATURITY

For each security, the following graph illustrates the payment at maturity on the securities based on the following terms:

 

Stated Principal Amount per Security:    $10
Hypothetical Upside Payment:    $3.80 per security (38% of the stated principal amount)
Minimum Payment at Maturity:    None
Principal Protection:    None

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Where the final index value is greater than the initial index value, the payment at maturity on the securities reflected in the graph above is greater than the $10 stated principal amount per security, but in all cases is equal to and will not exceed the $10 stated principal amount plus the hypothetical upside payment of $3.80 per security. In the payoff diagram above, an investor will receive $13.80 per security, the stated principal amount plus the hypothetical upside payment, at any final index value greater than the initial index value.

 

 

Where the final index value is less than or equal to the initial index value, the payment at maturity will be less than the stated principal amount of $10 by an amount that is proportionate to the percentage decrease from the initial index value. For example, if the closing value of the underlying index has decreased by 25%, the payment at maturity will be $7.50 per security (75% of the stated principal amount). There is no minimum payment at maturity on the securities.

 

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RISK FACTORS

The securities are not secured debt, are riskier than ordinary debt securities, do not pay any interest and do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity. Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the underlying index, Brent crude oil or in futures contracts or forward contracts on Brent crude oil. This section describes the most significant risks relating to the securities. For a complete list of risk factors, please see the accompanying prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus. You should carefully consider whether the securities are suited to your particular circumstances before you decide to purchase them.

 

The securities do not pay interest or guarantee the return of any of your principal

The terms of the securities differ from those of ordinary debt securities in that the securities do not pay interest and do not guarantee the return of any of the stated principal amount at maturity. If the final index value is less than the initial index value, the payout at maturity will be an amount in cash that is less than the $10 stated principal amount of each security by an amount proportionate to the decrease in the closing value of the underlying index. There is no minimum payment at maturity on the securities, and, accordingly, you could lose your entire investment. See “Hypothetical Payouts on the Securities at Maturity” on PS-6.

 

Your appreciation potential is fixed and limited

Where the final index value is greater than the initial index value, the appreciation potential of the securities is limited to the fixed upside payment of $3.50 to $3.90 per security (35% to 39% of the stated principal amount) even if the final index value is significantly greater than the initial index value. The actual upside payment will be determined on the pricing date. See “Hypothetical Payouts on the Securities at Maturity” on PS-6.

 

Volatility of the underlying index

Historically, the value of the underlying index has been volatile. From January 3, 2005 to May 27, 2010, the closing value of the underlying index has been as low as 353.5982 and as high as 1,574.4010. The volatility of the value of the underlying index may result in you receiving at maturity an amount less than the stated principal amount of your investment in the security.

 

Potential for a lower comparable yield

The securities do not pay any periodic interest. As a result, if the final index value does not increase from the initial index value, the effective yield on the securities will be less than that which would be payable on a conventional fixed-rate debt security of Citigroup Funding of comparable maturity.

 

The securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc., the guarantor of any payments due on the securities, and any actual or anticipated changes to its credit ratings or credit spreads may adversely affect the market value of the securities

Investors are dependent on the ability of Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding’s parent company and the guarantor of any payments due on the securities, to pay all amounts due on the securities at maturity, and, therefore investors are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc. and to changes in the market’s view of Citigroup Inc.’s creditworthiness. The securities are not guaranteed by any other entity. If Citigroup Inc. defaults on its obligations under the securities, your investment would be at risk and you could lose some or all of your investment. Any actual or anticipated decline in Citigroup Inc.’s credit ratings or actual or anticipated increase in the credit spreads charged by the market for taking Citigroup Inc.’s credit risk is likely to adversely affect the market value of the securities.

 

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The market price of the securities will be influenced by many unpredictable factors

Several factors will influence the value of the securities in the secondary market and the price at which Citigroup Global Markets may be willing to purchase or sell the securities in the secondary market, including: the value and volatility of the underlying index, the price and volatility of the commodity contracts that underlie the underlying index, trends of supply and demand for Brent crude oil (including any trends associated with the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico), geopolitical conditions and economic, financial, political and regulatory or judicial events, interest and yield rates in the market, time remaining to maturity and any actual or anticipated changes in the credit ratings or credit spreads of Citigroup Inc. In addition, the commodities markets are subject to temporary distortions or other disruptions due to various factors, including lack of liquidity, participation of speculators and government intervention. As a result, the market value of the securities will vary and may be less than the original issue price at any time prior to maturity and sale of the securities prior to maturity may result in a loss.

 

Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the underlying index

Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing in the underlying index, Brent crude oil or in futures contracts or forward contracts on Brent crude oil. By purchasing the securities, you do not purchase any entitlement to Brent crude oil or futures contracts or forward contracts on Brent crude oil.

 

Investments linked to commodities are subject to sharp fluctuations in commodity prices

Investments, such as the securities, linked to the prices of commodities, are subject to sharp fluctuations in the prices of commodities and related contracts over short periods of time for a variety of factors, including: changes in supply and demand relationships; weather; climatic events; the occurrence of natural disasters; wars; political and civil upheavals; acts of terrorism; trade, fiscal, monetary, and exchange control programs; domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies; disease; pestilence; technological developments; changes in interest rates; and trading activities in commodities and related contracts. These factors may affect the value of the underlying index and the value of the securities in varying and potentially inconsistent ways. As a result of these or other factors, the value of the underlying index may be, and has recently been, highly volatile. See “Description of Securities—Historical Information” on page PS-23.

 

Brent crude oil prices are volatile and may be affected by numerous factors, including the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

The underlying index is composed entirely of Brent crude oil futures contracts included in the underlying index. The price of Brent crude oil futures is primarily affected by the global demand for and supply of crude oil, but is also influenced significantly from time to time by speculative actions and by currency exchange rates. Demand for refined petroleum products by consumers, as well as the agricultural, manufacturing and transportation industries, affects the price of crude oil. Crude oil’s end-use as a refined product is often as transport fuel, industrial fuel and in-home heating fuel. Potential for substitution in most areas exists, although considerations including relative cost often limit substitution levels. Because the precursors of demand for petroleum products are linked to economic activity, demand will tend

 

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to reflect economic conditions. Demand is also influenced by government regulations, such as environmental or consumption policies. In addition to general economic activity and demand, prices for crude oil are affected by political events, labor activity and, in particular, direct government intervention (such as embargos) or supply disruptions in major oil producing regions of the world. Such events tend to affect oil prices worldwide, regardless of the location of the event. Supply for crude oil may increase or decrease depending on many factors, including any effects associated with the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. These include production decisions by the Organization of Oil and Petroleum Exporting Countries and other crude oil producers. In the event of sudden disruptions in the supplies of oil, such as those caused by war, natural events, accidents or acts of terrorism, prices of oil futures contracts could become extremely volatile and unpredictable. Also, sudden and dramatic changes in the futures market may occur, for example, upon a cessation of hostilities that may exist in countries producing oil, the introduction of new or previously withheld supplies into the market or the introduction of substitute products or commodities.

 

The securities will not be regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”)

Unlike an investment in the securities, an investment in a collective investment vehicle that invests in futures contracts on behalf of its participants may be regulated as a commodity pool and its operator may be required to be registered with and regulated by the CFTC as a commodity pool operator. Because the securities are not interests in a commodity pool, they will not be regulated by the CFTC as a commodity pool, we will not be registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator, and you will not benefit from the CFTC’s or any non-U.S. regulatory authority’s regulatory protections afforded to persons who trade in futures contracts or who invest in regulated commodity pools.

 

Adjustments to the underlying index could adversely affect the value of the securities

The publisher of the underlying index may add, delete or substitute the commodity constituting the underlying index or make other methodological changes that could change the value of the underlying index. The publisher of the underlying index may discontinue or suspend calculation or publication of the underlying index at any time. In these circumstances, the calculation agent will have the sole discretion to substitute a successor index that is comparable to the discontinued underlying index and is not precluded from considering indices that are calculated and published by the calculation agent or any of its affiliates.

 

The underlying index may in the future include contracts that are not traded on regulated futures exchanges

The underlying index was originally based solely on futures contracts traded on regulated futures exchanges (referred to in the United States as “designated contract markets”). At present, the underlying index continues to be composed exclusively of regulated futures contracts. As described below, however, the underlying index may in the future include over-the-counter contracts (such as swaps and forward contracts) traded on trading facilities that are subject to lesser degrees of regulation or, in some cases, no substantive regulation. As a result, trading in such contracts, and the manner in which prices and

 

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volumes are reported by the relevant trading facilities, may not be subject to the same provisions of, and the protections afforded by, the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936, as amended, or other applicable statutes and related regulations, that govern trading on regulated futures exchanges. In addition, many electronic trading facilities have only recently initiated trading and do not have significant trading histories. As a result, the trading of contracts on such facilities and the inclusion of such contracts in the indices may be subject to certain risks not presented by most exchange-traded futures contracts, including risks related to the liquidity and price histories of the relevant contracts.

 

Higher future prices of Brent crude oil relative to its current price may adversely affect the value of the underlying index and the value of the securities

The underlying index is composed of futures contracts on a physical commodity. Unlike equities, which typically entitle the holder to a continuing stake in a corporation, commodity futures contracts normally specify a certain date for delivery of the underlying physical commodity. As the futures contracts that compose the underlying index approach expiration, they are replaced by contracts that have a later expiration. Thus, for example, a contract purchased and held in September may specify an October expiration. As time passes, the contract expiring in October is replaced by a contract for delivery in November. This process is referred to as “rolling.” If the market for these contracts is (putting aside other considerations) in “backwardation,” where the prices are lower in the distant delivery months than in the nearer delivery months, the sale of the October contract would take place at a price that is higher than the price of the November contract, thereby creating a “roll yield.” Brent crude oil, however, has historically traded in a “contango” market. Contango markets are those in which the prices of contracts are higher in the distant delivery months than in the nearer delivery months. The absence of backwardation in the commodity markets could result in negative “roll yields,” which could adversely affect the value of the underlying index and, accordingly, the value of the securities.

 

Suspensions or disruptions of market trading in commodity and related futures markets could adversely affect the value of the securities

The commodity markets are subject to temporary distortions or other disruptions due to various factors, including the lack of liquidity in the markets, the participation of speculators and government regulation and intervention. In addition, U.S. futures exchanges and some foreign exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in futures contract prices which may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits” and the maximum or minimum price of a contract on any given day as a result of these limits is referred to as a “limit price.” Once the limit price has been reached in a particular contract, no trades may be made at a different price. Limit prices have the effect of precluding trading in a particular contract or forcing the liquidation of contracts at disadvantageous times or prices. These circumstances could adversely affect the value of the underlying index and, therefore, the value of the securities.

 

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The inclusion of underwriting fees and projected profit from hedging in the original issue price is likely to adversely affect secondary market prices

Assuming no change in market conditions or any other relevant factors, the price, if any, at which Citigroup Global Markets is willing to purchase the securities in secondary market transactions will likely be lower than the original issue price, since the original issue price will include, and secondary market prices are likely to exclude, underwriting fees paid with respect to the securities, as well as the cost of hedging our obligations under the securities. The cost of hedging includes the projected profit that our affiliates may realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in managing the hedging transactions. In addition, any secondary market prices may differ from values determined by pricing models used by Citigroup Global Markets, as a result of dealer discounts, mark-ups or other transaction costs.

 

The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and secondary trading may be limited

The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the securities. Citigroup Global Markets may, but is not obligated to, make a market in the securities. Even if there is a secondary market, it may not provide enough liquidity to allow you to trade or sell the securities easily. Because we do not expect that other broker-dealers will participate significantly in the secondary market for the securities, the price at which you may be able to trade your securities is likely to depend on the price, if any, at which Citigroup Global Markets is willing to transact. If, at any time, Citigroup Global Markets were not to make a market in the securities, it is likely that there would be no secondary market for the securities. Accordingly, you should be willing to hold your securities to maturity.

 

The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of ours, will make determinations with respect to the securities

Citigroup Global Markets, the calculation agent, is an affiliate of ours. As calculation agent, Citigroup Global Markets will determine the initial index value, the final index value and the index performance factor, and will calculate the amount of cash, if any, you receive at maturity. Determinations made by Citigroup Global Markets, in its capacity as calculation agent, including with respect to the occurrence or non-occurrence of market disruption events and the selection of a successor index or calculation of the final index value in the event of a market disruption event, or discontinuance of the underlying index, may affect the payout to you at maturity.

 

Hedging and trading activity by the calculation agent and its affiliates could potentially affect the value of the securities

Citigroup Global Markets and other affiliates of ours will carry out hedging activities related to the securities (and possibly to other instruments linked to the underlying index), including trading in futures and options contracts on the underlying index as well as in other instruments related to the underlying index. Our affiliates also trade in the futures contracts underlying the underlying index and other financial instruments related to the underlying index on a regular basis as part of their general commodity trading, proprietary trading and other businesses. Any of these hedging or trading activities on or prior to the pricing date could potentially increase the initial index value and, as a result, could increase the price at which the underlying index must close on the valuation date before you receive a payment at maturity that exceeds the issue price of the

 

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securities. Additionally, such hedging or trading activities during the term of the securities, including on the valuation date, could adversely affect the value of the underlying index on the valuation date and, accordingly, the amount of cash, if any, an investor will receive at maturity.

 

The U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities are unclear

There is no direct legal authority regarding the proper U.S. federal income tax treatment of the securities, and we do not plan to request a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”). Consequently, significant aspects of the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain, and the IRS or a court might not agree with the treatment of the securities as prepaid forward contracts. If the IRS were successful in asserting an alternative treatment for the securities, the tax consequences of ownership and disposition of the securities might be affected materially and adversely. As described below under “Description of Securities—Certain United States Federal Tax Considerations,” in 2007, Treasury and the IRS released a notice requesting comments on various issues regarding the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts” and similar instruments, which may include the securities. Any Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. Both U.S. and non-U.S. persons considering an investment in the securities should review carefully the section of this pricing supplement entitled “Description of Securities—Certain United States Federal Tax Considerations” and consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the securities (including possible alternative treatments and the issues presented by the 2007 notice), as well as tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES

Terms not defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the accompanying prospectus supplement. The term “Security” refers to each $10 stated principal amount of our Jump Securities Based on the S&P GSCI Brent Crude Index Excess Return due June 27, 2012. In this pricing supplement, the terms “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Citigroup Funding Inc.

 

Aggregate Principal Amount

$

 

Pricing Date

June     , 2010 (expected to price on or about June 25, 2010, or if such day is not a scheduled Index Business Day, the next succeeding scheduled Index Business Day).

 

Original Issue Date (Settlement Date)

June     , 2010 (three Business Days after the Pricing Date).

 

Maturity Date

June 27, 2012

 

Valuation Date

June 22, 2012, subject to postponement for non-Index Business Days or Market Disruption Events as described below.

 

Interest Rate

None

 

Specified Currency

U.S. dollars

 

Stated Principal Amount

$10 per Security

 

Original Issue Price

$10 per Security

 

CUSIP Number

17314V239

 

ISIN Number

US17314V2390

 

Denominations

$10 and integral multiples thereof

 

Underlying Index

S&P GSCI Brent Crude Index Excess Return

 

Payment at Maturity

You will receive for each $10 Stated Principal Amount of Securities that you hold a Payment at Maturity equal to:

 

   

$10 plus the Upside Payment, if the Final Index Value is greater than the Initial Index Value, or

 

   

$10 times the Index Performance Factor, if the Final Index Value is less than or equal to the Initial Index Value. This payment will be less than or equal to the $10 Stated Principal Amount and could be zero. There is no minimum payment on the Securities at maturity.

 

 

We shall, or shall cause the Calculation Agent to, (i) provide written notice to the Trustee and to The Depository Trust Company, which we refer to as DTC, of the amount of cash, if any, to be delivered with respect to each Security, on or prior to 10:30 a.m. (New York City time) on the Index Business Day preceding the Maturity Date (but if such Index Business Day is not a Business Day, prior to the close of

 

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business on the Business Day preceding the Maturity Date), and (ii) deliver the aggregate cash amount, if any, due with respect to the Securities to the Trustee for delivery to DTC, as holder of the Securities, on or prior to the Maturity Date. We expect such amount of cash, if any, will be distributed to investors on the Maturity Date in accordance with the standard rules and procedures of DTC and its direct and indirect participants. See “—Book-Entry Security or Certificated Security” below, and see “Forms of Securities—The Depositary” in the accompanying prospectus.

 

Upside Payment

$3.50 to $3.90 per Security (35% to 39% of the Stated Principal Amount). The actual Upside Payment will be determined on the Pricing Date.

 

Index Performance Factor

A fraction, the numerator of which is the Final Index Value and the denominator of which is the Initial Index Value, as described by the following formula:

 

Index Performance Factor

   =      Final Index Value   
      Initial Index Value   

 

Initial Index Value

The Closing Value of the Underlying Index on the Pricing Date, as determined by the Calculation Agent.

 

Final Index Value

The Closing Value of the Underlying Index on the Valuation Date, as determined by the Calculation Agent.

 

Closing Value

Subject to the terms described under “Discontinuance of the Underlying Index; Alteration of Method of Calculation” below, the Closing Value on the Valuation Date, means the closing value as published by the publisher of the Underlying Index. If that date of determination is not an Index Business Day or if there is a Market Disruption Event on that date, the Closing Value of the Underlying Index for that date, unless deferred by the Calculation Agent as described below, will be the arithmetic mean, as determined by the Calculation Agent, of the value of the Underlying Index obtained from as many dealers in commodities (which may include Citigroup Global Markets or any of our other affiliates), but not exceeding three such dealers, as will make such value available to the Calculation Agent. Instead of obtaining values from dealers as described above, the Calculation Agent will defer the Valuation Date or any other date of determination for up to five consecutive days that would have been Index Business Days or on which a Market Disruption Event is occurring, but not past the Business Day immediately prior to the Maturity Date.

 

Business Day

Any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal holiday nor a day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or regulation to close in The City of New York.

 

Index Business Day

A day, as determined by the Calculation Agent, on which the Underlying Index or any Successor Index is calculated and published

 

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and on which Brent crude oil futures contracts, or in the case of any Successor Index, securities comprising more than 80% of the value of such Successor Index, on such day are capable of being traded on their relevant exchanges or markets during the one-half hour before the determination of the Closing Value of the Underlying Index or any Successor Index. All determinations made by the Calculation Agent will be at the sole discretion of the Calculation Agent and will be conclusive for all purposes and binding on Citigroup Funding, Citigroup Inc. and the beneficial owners of the Securities, absent manifest error.

 

Book Entry Security or Certificated Security

Book Entry. The Securities will be issued in the form of one or more fully registered global securities which will be deposited with, or on behalf of, DTC and will be registered in the name of a nominee of DTC. DTC’s nominee will be the only registered holder of the Securities. Your beneficial interest in the Securities will be evidenced solely by entries on the books of the Securities intermediary acting on your behalf as a direct or indirect participant in DTC. In this pricing supplement, all references to actions taken by “you” or to be taken by “you” refer to actions taken or to be taken by DTC and its participants acting on your behalf, and all references to payments or notices to you will mean payments or notices to DTC, as the registered holder of the Securities, for distribution to participants in accordance with DTC’s procedures. For more information regarding DTC and book-entry securities, please read “Description of Debt Securities—Book-Entry Procedures and Settlement” in the accompanying prospectus.

 

Senior Security or Subordinated Security

Senior

 

Paying Agent

Citibank, N.A.

 

Trustee

The Bank of New York Mellon, a New York banking corporation (as successor trustee under an indenture dated June 1, 2005)

 

Underwriter

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

 

Calculation Agent

Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

 

  All determinations made by the Calculation Agent will be at the sole discretion of the Calculation Agent and will, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive for all purposes and binding on you, the Trustee and us.

 

 

All calculations with respect to the Payment at Maturity, if any, will be rounded to the nearest one hundred-thousandth, with five one-millionths rounded upward (e.g., .876545 would be rounded to .87655); all dollar amounts related to determination of the amount of cash payable per Security will be rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth, with five one hundred-thousandths rounded upward (e.g., .76545 would be rounded up to .7655); and all dollar amounts

 

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paid on the aggregate number of Securities will be rounded to the nearest cent, with one-half cent rounded upward.

 

  Determinations made by the Calculation Agent, an affiliate of ours, including with respect to the occurrence or non-occurrence of Market Disruption Events and the selection of a Successor Index or calculation of the Final Index Value in the event of a Market Disruption Event, or discontinuance of the Underlying Index, may affect the Payout at Maturity. See “—Discontinuance of the Underlying Index; Alteration of Method of Calculation” and “—Market Disruption Event” below. Citigroup Global Markets is obligated to carry out its duties and functions as Calculation Agent in good faith and using its reasonable judgment.

 

Market Disruption Event

Market Disruption Event, as determined by the Calculation Agent in its sole discretion, means the occurrence or existence of any suspension of or limitation imposed on trading (by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by any exchange or market or otherwise) of, or the unavailability, through a recognized system of public dissemination of transaction information, for a period longer than two hours, or during the one-half hour period preceding the close of trading, on the applicable exchange or market, of accurate price, volume or related information in respect of (a) Brent crude oil, or (b) any options contracts or futures contracts relating to Brent crude oil or any options on such futures contracts on any exchange or market, if, in each case, in the determination of the Calculation Agent, any such suspension, limitation or unavailability is material.

 

Redemption at the Option of the Holder; Defeasance

The Securities are not subject to redemption at the option of any holder prior to maturity and are not subject to the defeasance provisions described in the accompanying prospectus under “Description of Debt Securities—Defeasance.”

 

Alternate Exchange Calculation in Case of an Event of Default

In case an event of default with respect to the Securities shall have occurred and be continuing, the amount declared due and payable per Security upon any acceleration of the Securities shall be determined by the Calculation Agent and shall be an amount in cash, if any, equal to the Payment at Maturity calculated using the Closing Value of the Underlying Index as of the date of such acceleration as the Final Index Value.

 

  If the maturity of the Securities is accelerated because of an event of default as described above, we shall, or shall cause the Calculation Agent to, provide written notice to the Trustee at its New York office, on which notice the Trustee may conclusively rely, and to DTC of the cash amount due, if any, with respect to the Securities as promptly as possible and in no event later than two Business Days after the date of acceleration.

 

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Discontinuance of the Underlying Index; Alteration of Method of Calculation

If Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) discontinues publication of the Underlying Index (including if the S&P GSCI Excess Return (the “S&P GSCI ER”) no longer includes Brent crude oil as a component of the S&P GSCI) and S&P or another entity (including Citigroup Global Markets) publishes a successor or substitute index that the Calculation Agent determines, in its sole discretion, to be comparable to the discontinued Underlying Index, then the value of the Underlying Index will be determined by reference to the value of that index, which we refer to as a “Successor Index.”

 

  Upon any selection by the Calculation Agent of a Successor Index, the Calculation Agent will cause notice to be furnished to the Trustee, us and to DTC, as holder of the Securities, within three Business Days of such selection. We expect that such notice will be made available to you, as a beneficial owner of the Securities, in accordance with the standard rules and procedures of DTC and its direct and indirect participants.

 

  If S&P discontinues publication of the Underlying Index prior to, and such discontinuance is continuing on, the Valuation Date or the date of acceleration, and the Calculation Agent determines, in its sole discretion, that no Successor Index is available at such time, then the Calculation Agent will determine the Closing Value for the Underlying Index for such date. Such Closing Value will be computed by the Calculation Agent in accordance with the formula for calculating the Underlying Index last in effect prior to such discontinuance, using the settlement price (or, if trading in the relevant commodities has been materially suspended or materially limited, its good faith estimate of the settlement price that would have prevailed but for such suspension or limitation) of each commodity futures contract most recently composing the Underlying Index as the close of the principal trading session of the primary exchange(s) or market(s) of trading for such commodity on such date, without any rebalancing or substitution of such commodity futures contracts following such discontinuance. Notwithstanding these alternative arrangements, discontinuance of the publication of the Underlying Index may adversely affect the value of the Securities.

 

 

If at any time the method of calculating the Underlying Index or a Successor Index is changed in any material respect, or if the Underlying Index or any Successor Index is in any other way modified so that the value of the Underlying Index or the Successor Index does not, in the opinion of the Calculation Agent, fairly represent the value of that index had the changes or modifications not been made, then, from and after that time, the Calculation Agent will, at the close of business in New York, New York, make those adjustments as, in the good faith judgment of the Calculation Agent, may be necessary in order to arrive at a calculation of a value of an index comparable to the Underlying Index or any Successor Index as if the changes or modifications had not been made, and calculate the value of the index with reference to the Underlying Index or the

 

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Successor Index. Accordingly, if the method of calculating the Underlying Index or any Successor Index is modified so that the value of the Underlying Index or any Successor Index is a fraction or a multiple of what it would have been if it had not been modified, then the Calculation Agent will adjust that index in order to arrive at a value of the index as if it had not been modified.

 

The Underlying Index; Public Information

Unless otherwise stated, we have derived all information regarding the Underlying Index, the S&P GSCI ER and the S&P GSCI provided in this pricing supplement, including, without limitation, their composition, method of calculation and changes in components from S&P, publicly available sources and other sources we believe to be reliable. Such information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, S&P. S&P is under no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue or suspend the publication of, the Underlying Index, the S&P GSCI ER and the S&P GSCI at any time. None of Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding, Citigroup Global Markets or the Trustee assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information relating to the Underlying Index, the S&P GSCI ER and the S&P GSCI.

 

  The Underlying Index is a sub-index of the S&P GSCI ER. It represents only the Brent crude oil component of the S&P GSCI ER. See “—The S&P GSCI ER” and “—The S&P GSCI” below.

 

The S&P GSCI ER

While the description below relates to the S&P GSCI ER, the methodologies below will apply to the Underlying Index.

 

  The S&P GSCI ER is a world production-weighted index that is designed to reflect the relative significance of each of the underlying commodities in the world economy. The S&P GSCI ER was established in May 1991 and represents the return of a portfolio of commodity futures contracts included in the S&P GSCI, the composition of which, on any given day, reflects the contract production weight (“CPW”) and “roll weights” of the contracts included in the S&P GSCI (discussed below).

Value of the S&P GSCI ER

 

  The value of the S&P GSCI ER on any given day is equal to the product of (i) the value of the S&P GSCI ER on the immediately preceding day multiplied by (ii) one plus the contract daily return on the day on which the calculation is made. The value of the S&P GSCI ER is indexed to a normalized value of 100 on January 2, 1970.

Contract Daily Return

 

 

The contract daily return on any given day is equal to the sum, for each of the commodities included in the S&P GSCI, of the applicable daily contract reference price on the relevant contract

 

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multiplied by the appropriate CPW and the appropriate “roll weight,” divided by the total dollar weight of the S&P GSCI on the preceding day, minus one.

 

  The total dollar weight of the S&P GSCI is the sum of the dollar weight of each of the underlying commodities. The dollar weight of each such commodity on any given day is equal to (i) the daily contract reference price, (ii) multiplied by the appropriate CPWs and (iii) during a roll period, the appropriate “roll weights” (discussed below).

 

  The daily contract reference price used in calculating the dollar weight of each commodity on any given day is the most recent daily contract reference price made available by the relevant trading facility, except that the daily contract reference price for the most recent prior day will be used if the exchange is closed or otherwise fails to publish a daily contract reference price on that day. In addition, if the trading facility fails to make a daily contract reference price available or publishes a daily contract reference price that, in the reasonable judgment of S&P, reflects manifest error, the relevant calculation will be delayed until the price is made available or corrected; provided that, if the price is not made available or corrected by 4:00 P.M. New York City time, S&P may, if it deems such action to be appropriate under the circumstances, determine the appropriate daily contract reference price for the applicable futures contract in its reasonable judgment for purposes of the relevant S&P GSCI calculation.

 

  The “roll weight” of each commodity reflects the fact that the positions in contracts must be liquidated or rolled forward into more distant contract expirations as they approach expiration. Since the S&P GSCI is designed to replicate the performance of actual investments in the underlying contracts, the rolling process incorporated in the S&P GSCI also takes place over a period of days at the beginning of each month (referred to as the “roll period”). On each day of the roll period, the “roll weights” of the first nearby contract expirations on a particular commodity and the more distant contract expiration into which it is rolled are adjusted, so that the hypothetical position in the contract on the commodity that is included in the S&P GSCI is gradually shifted from the first nearby contract expiration to the more distant contract expiration.

 

 

If any of the following conditions exists on any day during a roll period, the portion of the roll that would have taken place on that day is deferred until the next day on which such conditions do not exist: (i) no daily contract reference price is available for a given contract expiration; (ii) any such price represents the maximum or minimum price for such contract month, based on exchange price limits; (iii) the daily contract reference price published by the relevant trading facility reflects manifest error, or such price is not published by 4:00 P.M., New York City time (in such event, S&P may determine a daily contract reference price and complete the relevant portion of the roll

 

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based on such price, but must revise the portion of the roll if the trading facility publishes a price before the opening of trading on the next day); or (iv) trading in the relevant contract terminates prior to its scheduled closing time.

 

  If any of these conditions exist throughout the roll period, the roll will be effected in its entirety on the next day on which such conditions no longer exist.

 

The S&P GSCI

While the description below relates to the S&P GSCI, it may affect the Underlying Index to the extent the S&P GSCI changes its methodology, criteria, or other factors relating to the Underlying Index, including if S&P no longer includes Brent crude oil as an underlying component of the S&P GSCI. The S&P GSCI is calculated, maintained and published daily by S&P. The S&P GSCI is an index on a production-weighted basket of principal non-financial commodities (i.e., physical commodities) that satisfy specified criteria. The S&P GSCI is designed to be a measure of the performance over time of the markets for these commodities. The only commodities represented in the S&P GSCI are those physical commodities on which active and liquid contracts are traded on trading facilities in major industrialized countries. The commodities included in the S&P GSCI are weighted, on a production basis, to reflect the relative significance (in the view of S&P, in consultation with the Index Advisory Committee, as described below) of such commodities to the world economy. The fluctuations in the value of the S&P GSCI are intended generally to correlate with changes in the prices of such physical commodities in global markets. The S&P GSCI was established in 1991 and has been normalized such that its hypothetical level on January 2, 1970 was 100. Futures contracts on the S&P GSCI, and options on such futures contracts, are currently listed for trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

 

  Set forth below is a summary of the composition of and the methodology currently used to calculate the S&P GSCI. The methodology for determining the composition and weighting of the S&P GSCI and for calculating its value is subject to modification in a manner consistent with the purposes of the S&P GSCI, as described below. S&P makes the official calculations of the S&P GSCI.

 

  The Index Advisory Committee established by S&P to assist it in connection with the operation of the S&P GSCI generally meets once each year to discuss the composition of the S&P GSCI. The Index Advisory Committee may, if necessary or practicable, meet at other times during the year as issues arise that warrant its consideration.

Composition of the S&P GSCI

 

  In order to be included in the S&P GSCI, a contract must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

 

   

The contract must be in respect of a physical commodity and not a financial commodity;

 

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The contract must (a) have a specified expiration or term or provide in some other manner for delivery or settlement at a specified time, or within a specified period, in the future; and (b) at any given point in time, be available for trading at least five months prior to its expiration or such other date or time period specified for delivery or settlement; and (c) be traded on a trading facility which allows market participants to execute spread transactions, through a single order entry, between the pairs of contract expirations included in the S&P GSCI that, at any given point in time, will be involved in rolls to be effected pursuant to the S&P GSCI;

 

   

The commodity must be the subject of a contract that is (a) denominated in U.S. dollars and (b) traded on or through an exchange, facility or other platform (referred to as a trading facility) that has its principal place of business or operations in a country which is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and that meets other criteria relating to the availability of market price quotations and trading volume information, acceptance of bids and offers from multiple participants or price providers and accessibility by a sufficiently broad range of participants;

 

   

The price of the relevant contract that is used as a reference or benchmark by market participants (which we refer to as the daily contract reference price) generally must have been available on a continuous basis for at least two years prior to the proposed date of inclusion in the S&P GSCI;

 

   

At and after the time a contract is included in the S&P GSCI™, the daily contract reference price for such contract must be published between 10:00 AM. and 4:00 P.M., New York City time, on each business day relating to such contract by the trading facility on or through which it is traded;

 

   

For a contract to be eligible for inclusion in the S&P GSCI, volume data with respect to such contract must be available for at least the three months immediately preceding the date on which the determination is made; and

 

   

Contracts must also satisfy volume trading requirements and certain percentage dollar weight requirements to be eligible for inclusion in the S&P GSCI.

 

  The contracts currently included in the S&P GSCI are all futures contracts traded on the NYMEX, the ICE Futures, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Chicago Board of Trade, the Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange, Inc., the New York Cotton Exchange, the Kansas City Board of Trade, the Commodities Exchange, Inc. and the LME.

Calculation of the S&P GSCI

 

  The value of the S&P GSCI on any given day is equal to the total dollar weight of the S&P GSCI divided by a normalizing constant that assures the continuity of the S&P GSCI over time.

 

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Contract Expirations

 

  Because the S&P GSCI is composed of actively traded contracts with scheduled expirations, it can only be calculated by reference to the prices of contracts for specified expiration, delivery or settlement periods, referred to as “contract expirations.” The contract expirations included in the S&P GSCI for each commodity during a given year are designated by S&P, in consultation with the Index Advisory Committee, provided that each such contract must be an “active contract.” An “active contract” for this purpose is a liquid, actively traded contract expiration, as defined or identified by the relevant trading facility or, if no such definition or identification is provided by the relevant trading facility, as defined by standard custom and practice in the industry.

 

  If a trading facility deletes one or more contract expirations, the S&P GSCI will be calculated during the remainder of the year in which such deletion occurs on the basis of the remaining contract expirations designated by S&P. If a trading facility ceases trading in all contract expirations relating to a particular contract, S&P may designate a replacement contract on the commodity. The replacement contract must satisfy the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the S&P GSCI. To the extent practicable, the replacement will be effected during the next monthly review of the composition of the S&P GSCI.

License Agreement

 

  S&P and Citigroup Global Markets have entered into a non-exclusive license agreement providing for the license to Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding and its affiliates, in exchange for a fee, of the right to use indices owned and published by S&P in connection with certain financial instruments, including the Securities.

 

  The license agreement between S&P and Citigroup Global Markets provides that the following language must be stated in this pricing supplement.

 

 

“The Securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P. S&P makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the holders of the Securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Securities particularly. S&P’s only relationship to Citigroup Funding and its affiliates (other than transactions entered into in the ordinary course of business) is the licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks of S&P and of the S&P GSCI Brent Crude Index Excess Return, which is determined, composed and calculated by S&P without regard to Citigroup Funding, its affiliates or the Securities. S&P has no obligation to take the needs of Citigroup Funding, its affiliates or the holders of the Securities into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P GSCI Brent Crude Index Excess Return. S&P is not responsible for and has not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at or quantities of the Securities to be issued or in the determination or

 

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calculation of the equation by which the Securities are to be converted into cash. S&P has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the Securities.

 

  S&P DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE S&P GSCI BRENT CRUDE INDEX EXCESS RETURN OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND S&P SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. S&P MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY CITIGROUP FUNDING, HOLDERS OF THE SECURITIES, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE S&P GSCI BRENT CRUDE INDEX EXCESS RETURN OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. S&P MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE S&P GSCI BRENT CRUDE INDEX EXCESS RETURN OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL S&P HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN S&P AND CITIGROUP FUNDING.”

 

  All disclosures contained in this pricing supplement regarding the Underlying Index, including its makeup, method of calculation and changes in its components, are derived from publicly available information prepared by S&P. None of Citigroup Funding, Citigroup, Citigroup Global Markets or the trustee assumes any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information.

 

Historical Information

The following table sets forth the published high and low Closing Values as well as the end-of-quarter Closing Values of the Underlying Index for each quarter in the period from January 3, 2005 through May 27, 2010. The Closing Value of the Underlying Index on May 27, 2010 was 546.0273. The graph following the table sets forth the historical performance of the Underlying Index for the period from January 3, 2005 through May 27, 2010.

 

  You should not take the historical Closing Values of the Underlying Index as an indication of future performance, and no assurance can be given as to the Closing Value of the Underlying Index on the Valuation Date. The Final Index Value may be less than the Initial Index Value so that the Payment at Maturity will be less than the Stated Principal Amount of the Securities and could be zero.

 

 

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payment in excess of the Stated Principal Amount of the Securities. Your return is linked to the Closing Value of the Underlying Index on the Valuation Date.

We obtained the information in the tables and graphs below from Bloomberg Financial Markets, without independent verification.

 

S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return

Historical High, Low and Period End Closing Values

January 3, 2005 through May 27, 2010

     High    Low    Period
End

2005

        

First Quarter

   806.5575    585.6782    792.7308

Second Quarter

   832.0475    685.6897    782.6629

Third Quarter

   921.2378    773.1704    861.4689

Fourth Quarter

   852.2116    723.0358    769.5195

2006

        

First Quarter

   861.6602    747.3957    830.0096

Second Quarter

   936.5114    835.3968    905.0875

Third Quarter

   947.4770    729.8762    759.1187

Fourth Quarter

   747.4829    685.4407    702.1380

2007

        

First Quarter

   739.5484    583.2453    739.5484

Second Quarter

   772.1448    700.5182    765.9957

Third Quarter

   845.7232    728.5804    836.0778

Fourth Quarter

   1,013.6750    809.3849    999.9536

2008

        

First Quarter

   1,140.8240    923.2914    1,077.4320

Second Quarter

   1,513.2930    1,075.1720    1,509.9640

Third Quarter

   1,574.4010    945.2966    1,039.1281

Fourth Quarter

   1,009.7990    369.7040    460.7850

2009

        

First Quarter

   502.7862    353.5982    426.8229

Second Quarter

   588.6757    418.7187    561.5999

Third Quarter

   603.5893    487.0408    543.6245

Fourth Quarter

   620.0170    529.9171    593.2141

2010

        

First Quarter

   622.1772    524.3621    614.4398

Second Quarter (through May 27, 2010)

   659.2701    509.4711    546.0273

 

S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return

January 3, 2005 through May 27, 2010

Daily Closing Values

 

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Use of Proceeds and Hedging

The net proceeds we receive from the sale of the Securities will be used for general corporate purposes and, in part, in connection with hedging our obligations under the Securities through one or more of our affiliates. The Original Issue Price of the Securities includes the Underwriter’s fees (as shown on the cover page of this pricing supplement) paid with respect to the Securities and the cost of hedging our obligations under the Securities. The cost of hedging includes the projected profit that our affiliates expect to realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in managing the hedging transactions. Since hedging our obligations entails risk and may be influenced by market forces beyond our or our affiliates’ control, such hedging may result in a profit that is more or less than initially projected, or could result in a loss. See also “Use of Proceeds” in the accompanying prospectus.

 

  On or prior to the Pricing Date, we, through our affiliates or others, will hedge our anticipated exposure in connection with the Securities by taking positions in swaps or futures contracts on the Underlying Index or on the commodity contracts that underlie the Underlying Index. Such purchase activity could increase the Closing Value of the Underlying Index, and, accordingly, potentially increase the Initial Index Value, and, therefore, increase the Closing Value at which the Underlying Index must close on the Valuation Date before investors would receive a Payment at Maturity that exceeds the Stated Principal Amount of the Securities. In addition, through our affiliates, we are likely to modify our hedge position throughout the life of the Securities by purchasing and selling the swaps or futures contracts on the Underlying Index or on the commodity contracts that underlie the Underlying Index, including by selling any such contracts or instruments on the Valuation Date. We cannot give any assurance that our hedging activities will not affect the Closing Value of the Underlying Index, therefore, adversely affect the value of the Securities or the Payment at Maturity.

 

Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest

The terms and conditions set forth in the Global Selling Agency Agreement dated April 20, 2006, as amended, among Citigroup Funding, Citigroup Inc. and the agents named therein, including Citigroup Global Markets, govern the sale and purchase of the Jump Securities.

 

  In order to hedge its obligations under the notes, Citigroup Funding expects to enter into one or more swaps or other derivatives transactions with one or more of its affiliates. You should refer to the section “Risk Factors—Hedging and trading activity by the calculation agent and its affiliates could potentially affect the value of the securities” in this pricing supplement, “Risk Factors—Citigroup Funding’s Hedging Activity Could Result in a Conflict of Interest” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and the section “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying prospectus.

 

 

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addressing conflicts of interest when distributing the securities of an affiliate set forth in Rule 2720 of the NASD Conduct Rules adopted by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

 

  Client accounts over which Citigroup Inc., its subsidiaries or affiliates of its subsidiaries have investment discretion will NOT be permitted to purchase the notes, either directly or indirectly.

 

ERISA Matters

Each purchaser of the securities or any interest therein will be deemed to have represented and warranted on each day from and including the date of its purchase or other acquisition of the securities through and including the date of disposition of such securities that either:
  (a) it is not (i) an employee benefit plan subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA, (ii) an entity with respect to which part or all of its assets constitute assets of any such employee benefit plan by reason of C.F.R. 2510.3-101 or otherwise, (iii) a plan described in Section 4975(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (for example, individual retirement accounts, individual retirement annuities or Keogh plans), or (iv) a government or other plan subject to federal, state or local law substantially similar to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (such law, provisions and Section, collectively, a “Prohibited Transaction Provision” and (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), collectively, “Plans”); or
  (b) if it is a Plan, either (A)(i) none of Citigroup Global Markets, its affiliates or any employee thereof is a Plan fiduciary that has or exercises any discretionary authority or control with respect to the Plan’s assets used to purchase the securities or renders investment advice with respect to those assets, and (ii) the Plan is paying no more than adequate consideration for the securities or (B) its acquisition and holding of the securities is not prohibited by a Prohibited Transaction Provision or is exempt therefrom.

 

  The above representations and warranties are in lieu of the representations and warranties described in the section “ERISA Matters” in the accompanying prospectus supplement. Please also refer to the section “ERISA Matters” in the accompanying prospectus.

 

Certain United States Federal Tax Considerations

Prospective investors should note that the discussion under the section called “Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the accompanying prospectus supplement does not apply to the Securities issued under this pricing supplement and is superseded by the following discussion.

 

 

The following summary is a general discussion of the principal U.S. federal tax consequences of ownership and disposition of the Securities. This discussion applies only to an investor who holds the Securities as capital assets within the meaning of Section 1221 of the

 

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Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). This discussion does not describe all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to a holder in light of the holder’s particular circumstances or to holders subject to special rules, such as:

 

   

certain financial institutions;

 

   

dealers or traders subject to a mark-to-market method of tax accounting with respect to the Securities;

 

   

investors holding the Securities as part of a “straddle,” conversion transaction, integrated transaction or constructive sale transaction;

 

   

U.S. Holders (defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar;

 

   

partnerships or other entities classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes;

 

   

regulated investment companies;

 

   

real estate investment trusts;

 

   

tax-exempt entities, including an “individual retirement account” or “Roth IRA”; or

 

   

persons subject to the alternative minimum tax.

If an entity that is classified as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes holds Securities, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a partner will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partnerships holding Securities and partners in such partnerships should consult their tax advisers as to the particular U.S. federal income tax consequences of holding and disposing of Securities.

As the law applicable to the U.S. federal taxation of instruments such as the Securities is technical and complex, the discussion below necessarily represents only a general summary. Moreover, the effect of any applicable state, local or foreign tax laws is not discussed.

This discussion is based on the Code, administrative pronouncements, judicial decisions and final, temporary and proposed Treasury regulations, all as of the date hereof, changes to any of which subsequent to the date of this pricing supplement may affect the tax consequences described herein, possibly with retroactive effect.

Tax Treatment of the Securities

Each holder, by purchasing Securities, agrees with us to treat them as prepaid forward contracts for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

 

Due to the absence of statutory, judicial or administrative authorities that directly address the U.S. federal tax treatment of the Securities or instruments that are similar to the Securities, significant aspects of the treatment of an investment in the Securities are uncertain. We do not plan to request a ruling from

 

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the IRS, and the IRS or a court might not agree with the treatment described below. Accordingly, potential investors should consult their tax advisers regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the Securities and with respect to any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing jurisdiction. Unless otherwise stated, the following discussion is based on the treatment of the Securities as prepaid forward contracts.

 

  Tax Consequences to U.S. Holders

 

  This section applies only to U.S. Holders. As used herein, the term “U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of a Security that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

   

a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

   

a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia; or

 

   

an estate or trust the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source.

 

  The term “U.S. Holder” also includes certain former citizens and residents of the United States.

 

  Tax Treatment Prior to Maturity. A U.S. Holder should not be required to recognize taxable income over the term of the Securities prior to maturity, other than pursuant to a sale or exchange as described below.

 

  Sale, Exchange or Settlement of the Securities. Upon a sale or exchange of the Securities, or upon settlement of the Securities at maturity, a U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized on the sale, exchange or settlement and the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the Securities sold, exchanged or settled. A U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the Securities should equal the amount paid by the U.S. Holder to acquire the Securities. Any gain or loss should be capital gain or loss and should be long-term capital gain or loss if at the time of the sale, exchange or settlement the U.S. Holder has held the Securities for more than one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to certain limitations.

 

  Possible Alternative Tax Treatments of an Investment in the Securities

 

 

Alternative U.S. federal income tax treatments of the Securities are possible that, if applied, could materially and adversely affect the timing and/or character of income, gain or loss with respect to the Securities It is possible, for example, that the Securities could be treated as debt instruments issued by us. Under this treatment, the

 

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Securities would be governed by Treasury regulations relating to the taxation of contingent payment debt instruments. In that event, regardless of the U.S. Holder’s accounting method, in each year that the U.S. Holder held the Securities the U.S. Holder would be required to accrue income based on our comparable yield for similar non-contingent debt, determined as of the time of issuance of the Securities, even though we will not be required to make any payment with respect to the Securities prior to maturity. In addition, any gain on the sale, exchange or settlement of the Securities would be treated as ordinary income.

Other possible U.S. federal income tax treatments of the Securities could also affect the timing and character of income or loss with respect to the Securities. In 2007, Treasury and the IRS released a notice requesting comments on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts” and similar instruments, which may include the Securities. The notice focuses in particular on whether to require holders of these instruments to accrue income over the term of their investment. It also asks for comments on a number of related topics, including the character of income or loss with respect to these instruments; the relevance of factors such as the exchange-traded status of the instruments and the nature of the underlying property to which the instruments are linked; and whether these instruments are or should be subject to the “constructive ownership” regime, which very generally can operate to recharacterize certain long-term capital gain as ordinary income and impose an interest charge. While the notice requests comments on appropriate transition rules and effective dates, any Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of an investment in the Securities, possibly with retroactive effect. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the Securities, including possible alternative treatments and the issues presented by this notice.

Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders

This section applies only to Non-U.S. Holders. As used herein, the term “Non-U.S. Holder” means a beneficial owner of a Security that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

   

an individual who is classified as a nonresident alien;

 

   

a foreign corporation; or

 

   

a foreign trust or estate.

The term “Non-U.S. Holder” does not include a holder who is an individual present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition and who is not otherwise a resident of the United States for U.S. federal income tax purposes or certain former citizens or residents of the United States. Such holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the Securities.

 

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Sale, Exchange or Settlement of the Securities. A Non-U.S. Holder of the Securities generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax in respect of amounts paid to the Non-U.S. Holder.

If the Non-U.S. Holder is engaged in a U.S. trade or business, and if income or gain from the Securities is effectively connected with the Non-U.S. Holder’s conduct of that trade or business, the Non-U.S. Holder generally will be subject to regular U.S. federal income tax with respect to that income or gain in the same manner as if the Non-U.S. Holder were a U.S. Holder, unless an applicable income tax treaty provides otherwise. Non-U.S. Holders subject to such tax will be required to furnish to the applicable withholding agent an IRS Form W-8ECI to claim an exemption from withholding. Non-U.S. Holders to which this paragraph may apply should consult their tax advisers regarding other U.S. tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the Securities, including, if the Non-U.S. Holder is a corporation, the possible imposition of a 30% branch profits tax.

Tax Consequences Under Possible Alternative Treatments. If all or any portion of a Security were recharacterized as a debt instrument, any payment made to a Non-U.S. Holder with respect to the Security generally would not be subject to U.S. federal income or withholding tax, provided that: (i) the Non-U.S. Holder does not have income or gain in respect of the Security that is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States, and (ii) the certification requirement described below has been fulfilled with respect to the beneficial owner.

Certification Requirement. The certification requirement referred to in the preceding paragraph will be fulfilled if the Non-U.S. Holder (or a financial institution holding the Securities on behalf of the Non-U.S. Holder) furnishes to the applicable withholding agent an IRS Form W-8BEN, on which the beneficial owner certifies under penalties of perjury that it is not a U.S. person.

Other alternative U.S. federal income tax treatments of the Securities are also possible. In 2007, Treasury and the IRS released a notice requesting comments on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts” and similar instruments, which may include the Securities. While the notice requests comments on appropriate transition rules and effective dates, it is possible that any Treasury regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues might affect the withholding tax consequences of an investment in the Securities, possibly with retroactive effect. Accordingly, Non-U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the issues presented by the notice.

U.S. Federal Estate Tax

 

 

Individual Non-U.S. Holders and entities the property of which is potentially includible in such an individual’s gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax purposes (for example, a trust funded by such an

 

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individual and with respect to which the individual has retained certain interests or powers), should note that, absent an applicable treaty benefit, the Securities are likely to be treated as U.S. situs property subject to U.S. federal estate tax. Prospective investors that are non-U.S. individuals, or are entities of the type described above, should consult their tax advisers regarding the U.S. federal estate tax consequences of an investment in the Securities.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

The proceeds received from a sale, exchange or retirement of the Securities will be subject to information reporting unless the holder is an “exempt recipient” and may also be subject to backup withholding at the rate specified in the Code if the holder fails to provide certain identifying information (such as an accurate taxpayer identification number in the case of a U.S. Holder) or meet certain other conditions. A Non-U.S. Holder (or financial institution holding the Securities on behalf of the Non-U.S. Holder) that provides the applicable withholding agent with an IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8ECI, as appropriate, will generally establish an exemption from backup withholding.

 

  Amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules are not additional taxes and may be refunded or credited against your U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the relevant information is timely furnished to the IRS.

 

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You should rely only on the information contained or incorporated by reference in this pricing supplement and accompanying prospectus supplement and base prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. We are not making an offer of these securities in any state where the offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this pricing supplement is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of this document.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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Pricing Supplement

Summary of Pricing Supplement

   PS-2

Hypothetical Payouts on the Securities at Maturity

   PS-6

Risk Factors

   PS-7

Description of Securities

   PS-13

Payment at Maturity

   PS-13

Upside Payment

   PS-14

The Underlying Index; Public Information

   PS-18

Historical Information

   PS-23

Use of Proceeds and Hedging

   PS-25

Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest

   PS-25

ERISA Matters

   PS-26

Certain United States Federal Tax Considerations

   PS-26
Medium-Term Notes Prospectus Supplement

Risk Factors

   S-3

Important Currency Information

   S-7

Description of the Notes

   S-8

Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations

   S-34

Plan of Distribution

   S-41

ERISA Matters

   S-42
Prospectus

Prospectus Summary

   1

Forward-Looking Statements

   8

Citigroup Inc.

   8

Citigroup Funding Inc.

   8

Use of Proceeds and Hedging

   9

European Monetary Union

   10

Description of Debt Securities

   10

Description of Index Warrants

   21

Description of Debt Security and Index Warrant Units

   24

Description of Debt Security and Exchange Agreement Units

   24

Limitations on Issuances in Bearer Form

   24

Plan of Distribution

   26

ERISA Matters

   29

Legal Matters

   29

Experts

   29

 

Citigroup Funding Inc.

Jump Securities Based on the S&P GSCITM Brent Crude Index Excess Return

Due June 27, 2012

$10.00 per Jump Security

Any Payments Due from

Citigroup Funding Inc.

Fully and Unconditionally Guaranteed

by Citigroup Inc.

Pricing Supplement

May 28, 2010

(Including Prospectus Supplement

Dated February 18, 2009 and

Prospectus Dated February 18, 2009)

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