424B2 1 dp182285_424b2-us2205332.htm PRICING SUPPLEMENT

 

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.

October 7, 2022

Medium-Term Senior Notes, Series N

Pricing Supplement No. 2022-USNCH14111

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)

Registration Statement Nos. 333-255302 and 333-255302-03

Autocallable Barrier Securities Linked to the Worst Performing of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index and the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR Due October 10, 2025

The securities offered by this pricing supplement are unsecured debt securities issued by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.  Unlike conventional debt securities, the securities do not pay interest, do not guarantee the repayment of principal at maturity and are subject to potential automatic early redemption on a periodic basis on the terms described below. Your return on the securities will depend solely on the performance of the worst performing of the underlyings specified below.

The securities offer the potential for automatic early redemption at a premium following the interim valuation date if the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the interim valuation date is greater than or equal to its premium threshold value specified below. If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, then the securities will no longer offer the opportunity to receive a premium but instead will offer (i) the opportunity to participate in any appreciation of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date at the upside participation rate specified below and (ii) contingent repayment of the stated principal amount at maturity if the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its initial underlying value, but only so long as the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is greater than or equal to its trigger value specified below. However, if the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity and the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its trigger value, you will lose 1% of the stated principal amount of your securities for every 1% by which the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its initial underlying value.  You may lose a significant portion, and up to all, of your investment.

You will be subject to risks associated with each of the underlyings and will be negatively affected by adverse movements in any one of the underlyings. Although you will have downside exposure to the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date, you will not receive dividends with respect to any underlying or participate in any appreciation of any underlying.

Investors in the securities must be willing to accept (i) an investment that may have limited or no liquidity and (ii) the risk of not receiving any payments due under the securities if we and Citigroup Inc. default on our obligations. All payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc.

KEY TERMS
Issuer: Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc.
Guarantee: All payments due on the securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.
Underlyings:   Underlying Initial underlying value* Trigger value ** Premium threshold value ***
    Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index 782.72 547.904 704.448
    Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index 1,266.71 886.697 1,140.039
    S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR 761.01 532.707 684.909
 

* For each underlying, its closing value on the pricing date

** For each underlying, 70% of its initial underlying value

*** For each underlying, 90% of its initial underlying value

   
Stated principal amount: $1,000 per security
Pricing date: October 7, 2022
Issue date: October 13, 2022
Interim valuation date: October 11, 2023, subject to postponement if such date is not a scheduled trading day or certain market disruption events occur
Final valuation date: October 7, 2025, subject to postponement if such date is not a scheduled trading day or certain market disruption events occur
Maturity date: Unless earlier redeemed, October 10, 2025
Automatic early redemption: If, on the interim valuation date, the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the interim valuation date is greater than or equal to its premium threshold value, the securities will be automatically redeemed on the third business day immediately following that interim valuation date for an amount in cash per security equal to $1,000 plus the premium applicable to the interim valuation date. If the securities are automatically redeemed following the interim valuation date, they will cease to be outstanding.
Payment at maturity:

If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, you will receive at maturity, for each security you then hold:

§  If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is greater than or equal to its initial underlying value: $1,000 + the return amount

§  If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its initial underlying value but greater than or equal to its trigger value: $1,000

§  If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its trigger value:
$1,000 + ($1,000 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date)

If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity and the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its trigger value, you will receive significantly less than the stated principal amount of your securities, and possibly nothing, at maturity.

Listing: The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange
Underwriter: Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI”), an affiliate of the issuer, acting as principal
Underwriting fee and issue price: Issue price(1)(2) Underwriting fee(3) Proceeds to issuer(4)
Per security: $1,000.00 $35.00 $965.00
Total: $3,101,000.00 $108,535.00 $2,992,465.00

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(1) On the date of this pricing supplement, the estimated value of the securities is $942.60 per security, which is less than the issue price. The estimated value of the securities is based on CGMI’s proprietary pricing models and our internal funding rate. It is not an indication of actual profit to CGMI or other of our affiliates, nor is it an indication of the price, if any, at which CGMI or any other person may be willing to buy the securities from you at any time after issuance. See “Valuation of the Securities” in this pricing supplement.

(2) The issue price for investors purchasing the securities in fee-based advisory accounts will be $975.00 per security, assuming no custodial fee is charged by a selected dealer, and up to $980.00 per security, assuming the maximum custodial fee is charged by a selected dealer. See “Supplemental Plan of Distribution” in this pricing supplement.

(3) CGMI will receive an underwriting fee of up to $35.00 for each security sold in this offering. The total underwriting fee and proceeds to issuer in the table above give effect to the actual total underwriting fee. For more information on the distribution of the securities, see “Supplemental Plan of Distribution” in this pricing supplement. In addition to the underwriting fee, CGMI and its affiliates may profit from hedging activity related to this offering, even if the value of the securities declines. See “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying prospectus.

(4) The per security proceeds to issuer indicated above represent the minimum per security proceeds to issuer for any security, assuming the maximum per security underwriting fee. As noted above, the underwriting fee is variable.

Investing in the securities involves risks not associated with an investment in conventional debt securities. See “Summary Risk Factors” beginning on page PS-6.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities or determined that this pricing supplement and the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus are truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. You should read this pricing supplement together with the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, which can be accessed via the hyperlinks below: 

Product Supplement No. EA-02-09 dated May 11, 2021 Underlying Supplement No. 10 dated May 11, 2021

Prospectus Supplement and Prospectus each dated May 11, 2021 

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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KEY TERMS (continued)
Premium:

The premium applicable to the interim valuation date is the percentage of the stated principal amount indicated below.  The premium may be significantly less than the appreciation of any underlying from the pricing date to the interim valuation date.

·    October 11, 2023:               20.00% of the stated principal amount

Return amount: $1,000 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date × the upside participation rate
Upside participation rate: 150.00%
Final underlying value: For each underlying, its closing value on the final valuation date
Underlying return: For each underlying on any valuation date, (i) its closing value on that valuation date minus its initial underlying value, divided by (ii) its initial underlying value
Worst performing underlying: For any valuation date, the underlying with the lowest underlying return determined as of that valuation date
CUSIP / ISIN: 17330RTR6 / US17330RTR65

 

Additional Information

 

The terms of the securities are set forth in the accompanying product supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, as supplemented by this pricing supplement. The accompanying product supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus contain important disclosures that are not repeated in this pricing supplement. For example, the accompanying product supplement contains important information about how the closing value of each underlying will be determined and about adjustments that may be made to the terms of the securities upon the occurrence of market disruption events and other specified events with respect to each underlying. The accompanying underlying supplement contains important disclosures regarding the reference index on which each underlying is ultimately based that is not repeated in this pricing supplement. It is important that you read the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus together with this pricing supplement in deciding whether to invest in the securities. Certain terms used but not defined in this pricing supplement are defined in the accompanying product supplement.

 

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Payout Table and Diagram

 

The following table illustrates how the amount payable per security upon automatic early redemption will be calculated if the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the interim valuation date is greater than or equal to its premium threshold value.

 

If the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the interim valuation date below is greater than or equal to its premium threshold value... . . . then you will receive the following payment per $1,000 security upon automatic early redemption:
October 11, 2023 $1,000 + applicable premium = $1,000 + $200.00 = $1,200.00

 

If, on the interim valuation date, the closing value of any underlying is greater than or equal to its premium threshold value, but the closing value of any other underlying is less than its premium threshold value, you will not receive the premium indicated above following the interim valuation date. In order to receive the premium indicated above, the closing value of each underlying on the applicable valuation date must be greater than or equal to its premium threshold value.

 

The diagram below illustrates the payment at maturity of the securities, assuming the securities have not previously been automatically redeemed, for a range of hypothetical underlying returns of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  Your payment at maturity (if the securities are not earlier automatically redeemed) will be determined based solely on the performance of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  

 

Investors in the securities will not receive any dividends with respect to the underlyings. The diagram and examples below do not show any effect of lost dividend yield over the term of the securities. See “Summary Risk Factors—You will not receive dividends or have any other rights with respect to the underlyings” below.

 

Payment at Maturity
 
n The Securities n The Worst Performing Underlying
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Hypothetical Examples of the Payment at Maturity

 

The examples below illustrate how to determine the payment at maturity on the securities, assuming the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity. The examples are solely for illustrative purposes, do not show all possible outcomes and are not a prediction of any payment that may be made on the securities.  

 

The examples below are based on the following hypothetical values and do not reflect the actual initial underlying values or trigger values of the underlyings. For the actual initial underlying values and trigger values, see the cover page of this pricing supplement. We have used these hypothetical values, rather than the actual values, to simplify the calculations and aid understanding of how the securities work. However, you should understand that the actual payments on the securities will be calculated based on the actual initial underlying value and trigger value of each underlying, and not the hypothetical values indicated below.

 

Underlying Hypothetical initial underlying value Hypothetical trigger value
Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index 100 70 (70% of its hypothetical initial underlying value)
Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index 100 70 (70% of its hypothetical initial underlying value)
S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR 100 70 (70% of its hypothetical initial underlying value)

 

The examples below are intended to illustrate how, if the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, your payment at maturity will depend on the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  Your actual payment at maturity per security will depend on the actual final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.

 

Example 1—Upside Scenario.

 

Underlying Hypothetical final underlying value Hypothetical underlying return
Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index 110 10%
Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index 150 50%
S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR 140 40%

 

Payment at maturity per security = $1,000 + the return amount

 

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date × the upside participation rate)

 

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × 10% × 150%)

 

= $1,000 + $150

 

= $1,150

 

In this example, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and is, therefore, the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  Because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is greater than its initial underlying value, your total return at maturity would equal the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date multiplied by the upside participation rate.

 

Example 2—Par Scenario.

 

Underlying Hypothetical final underlying value Hypothetical underlying return
Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index 90 -10%
Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index 120 20%
S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR 110 10%
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In this example, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and is, therefore, the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  Because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its initial underlying value but greater than its trigger value, you would be repaid the stated principal amount of $1,000 per security at maturity but would not receive any premium.

 

Example 3—Downside Scenario.  

 

Underlying Hypothetical final underlying value Hypothetical underlying return
Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index 105 5%
Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index 30 -70%
S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR 90 -10%

 

In this example, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index has the lowest underlying return and is, therefore, the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  Because the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its trigger value, you would receive a payment at maturity per security that is significantly less than the stated principal amount, calculated as follows:

 

Payment at maturity per security = $1,000 + ($1,000 × the underlying return of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date)

 

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × -70%)

 

= $1,000 + -$700

 

= $300

 

In this example, you would incur a significant loss at maturity and would have full downside exposure to the depreciation of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date from its initial underlying value to its final underlying value.

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Summary Risk Factors

 

An investment in the securities is significantly riskier than an investment in conventional debt securities.  The securities are subject to all of the risks associated with an investment in our conventional debt securities (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.), including the risk that we and Citigroup Inc. may default on our obligations under the securities, and are also subject to risks associated with each underlying.  Accordingly, the securities are suitable only for investors who are capable of understanding the complexities and risks of the securities.  You should consult your own financial, tax and legal advisors as to the risks of an investment in the securities and the suitability of the securities in light of your particular circumstances.

 

The following is a summary of certain key risk factors for investors in the securities.  You should read this summary together with the more detailed description of risks relating to an investment in the securities contained in the section “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” beginning on page EA-7 in the accompanying product supplement.  You should also carefully read the risk factors included in the accompanying prospectus supplement and in the documents incorporated by reference in the accompanying prospectus, including Citigroup Inc.’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which describe risks relating to the business of Citigroup Inc. more generally.

 

§You may lose a significant portion or all of your investment. Unlike conventional debt securities, the securities do not provide for the repayment of the stated principal amount at maturity in all circumstances.  If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, your payment at maturity will depend on the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date.  If the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is less than its trigger value, you will lose 1% of the stated principal amount of the securities for every 1% by which the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date has declined from its initial underlying value.  There is no minimum payment at maturity on the securities, and you may lose up to all of your investment.

 

§The trigger feature of the securities exposes you to particular risks. Although you will be repaid at least your stated principal amount at maturity so long as the final underlying value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date is greater than or equal to its trigger value, you will have full downside exposure to that worst performing underlying on the final valuation date if its final underlying value is less than its trigger value. In this scenario, you will lose 1% of the stated principal amount of the securities for every 1% by which the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date has declined from its initial underlying value to its final underlying value and you may lose your entire investment in the securities.

 

§The securities do not pay interest. You should not invest in the securities if you seek current income during the term of the securities.

 

§The securities are subject to heightened risk because they have multiple underlyings.  The securities are more risky than similar investments that may be available with only one underlying. With multiple underlyings, there is a greater chance that any one underlying will perform poorly, adversely affecting your return on the securities.

 

§The securities are subject to the risks of each of the underlyings and will be negatively affected if any one underlying performs poorly.  You are subject to risks associated with each of the underlyings. If any one underlying performs poorly, you will be negatively affected. The securities are not linked to a basket composed of the underlyings, where the blended performance of the underlyings would be better than the performance of the worst performing underlying alone.  Instead, you are subject to the full risks of whichever of the underlyings is the worst performing underlying.

 

§You will not benefit in any way from the performance of any better performing underlying.  The return on the securities depends solely on the performance of the worst performing underlying, and you will not benefit in any way from the performance of any better performing underlying.

 

§You will be subject to risks relating to the relationship between the underlyings.  It is preferable from your perspective for the underlyings to be correlated with each other, in the sense that their closing values tend to increase or decrease at similar times and by similar magnitudes.  By investing in the securities, you assume the risk that the underlyings will not exhibit this relationship.  The less correlated the underlyings, the more likely it is that any one of the underlyings will perform poorly over the term of the securities. All that is necessary for the securities to perform poorly is for one of the underlyings to perform poorly.  It is impossible to predict what the relationship between the underlyings will be over the term of the securities.  The underlyings differ in significant ways and, therefore, may not be correlated with each other.

 

§The securities may be automatically redeemed prior to maturity, limiting the term of the securities. If the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the interim valuation date is greater than or equal to its premium threshold value, the securities will be automatically redeemed. If the securities are automatically redeemed following the interim valuation date, they will cease to be outstanding and you will not have the opportunity to participate in any appreciation of any underlying. Moreover, you may not be able to reinvest your funds in another investment that provides a similar yield with a similar level of risk.

 

§You will not receive dividends or have any other rights with respect to the underlyings.  You will not receive any dividends with respect to the underlyings.  This lost dividend yield may be significant over the term of the securities.  The payment scenarios described in this pricing supplement do not show any effect of such lost dividend yield over the term of the securities.  In addition, you will not have voting rights or any other rights with respect to the underlyings or the stocks included in the underlyings.

 

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§The performance of the securities will depend on the closing values of the underlyings solely on the valuation dates, which makes the securities particularly sensitive to volatility in the closing values of the underlyings on or near the valuation dates. Whether the securities will be automatically redeemed prior to maturity will depend on the closing values of the underlyings solely on the interim valuation date, regardless of the closing values of the underlyings on other days during the term of the securities. If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, what you receive at maturity will depend solely on the closing value of the worst performing underlying on the final valuation date, and not on any other day during the term of the securities. Because the performance of the securities depends on the closing values of the underlyings on a limited number of dates, the securities will be particularly sensitive to volatility in the closing values of the underlyings on or near the valuation dates. You should understand that the closing value of each underlying has historically been highly volatile.

 

§The securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc.  If we default on our obligations under the securities and Citigroup Inc. defaults on its guarantee obligations, you may not receive anything owed to you under the securities.

 

§The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and you may not be able to sell them prior to maturity.  The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the securities.  CGMI currently intends to make a secondary market in relation to the securities and to provide an indicative bid price for the securities on a daily basis.  Any indicative bid price for the securities provided by CGMI will be determined in CGMI’s sole discretion, taking into account prevailing market conditions and other relevant factors, and will not be a representation by CGMI that the securities can be sold at that price, or at all.  CGMI may suspend or terminate making a market and providing indicative bid prices without notice, at any time and for any reason.  If CGMI suspends or terminates making a market, there may be no secondary market at all for the securities because it is likely that CGMI will be the only broker-dealer that is willing to buy your securities prior to maturity.  Accordingly, an investor must be prepared to hold the securities until maturity.

 

§The estimated value of the securities on the pricing date, based on CGMI’s proprietary pricing models and our internal funding rate, is less than the issue price.  The difference is attributable to certain costs associated with selling, structuring and hedging the securities that are included in the issue price.  These costs include (i) any selling concessions or other fees paid in connection with the offering of the securities, (ii) hedging and other costs incurred by us and our affiliates in connection with the offering of the securities and (iii) the expected profit (which may be more or less than actual profit) to CGMI or other of our affiliates in connection with hedging our obligations under the securities.  These costs adversely affect the economic terms of the securities because, if they were lower, the economic terms of the securities would be more favorable to you.  The economic terms of the securities are also likely to be adversely affected by the use of our internal funding rate, rather than our secondary market rate, to price the securities.  See “The estimated value of the securities would be lower if it were calculated based on our secondary market rate” below.

 

§The estimated value of the securities was determined for us by our affiliate using proprietary pricing models.  CGMI derived the estimated value disclosed on the cover page of this pricing supplement from its proprietary pricing models.  In doing so, it may have made discretionary judgments about the inputs to its models, such as the volatility of, and correlation between, the closing values of the underlyings, dividend yields on the underlyings and interest rates. CGMI’s views on these inputs may differ from your or others’ views, and as an underwriter in this offering, CGMI’s interests may conflict with yours.  Both the models and the inputs to the models may prove to be wrong and therefore not an accurate reflection of the value of the securities.  Moreover, the estimated value of the securities set forth on the cover page of this pricing supplement may differ from the value that we or our affiliates may determine for the securities for other purposes, including for accounting purposes.  You should not invest in the securities because of the estimated value of the securities.  Instead, you should be willing to hold the securities to maturity irrespective of the initial estimated value.

 

§The estimated value of the securities would be lower if it were calculated based on our secondary market rate.  The estimated value of the securities included in this pricing supplement is calculated based on our internal funding rate, which is the rate at which we are willing to borrow funds through the issuance of the securities. Our internal funding rate is generally lower than our secondary market rate, which is the rate that CGMI will use in determining the value of the securities for purposes of any purchases of the securities from you in the secondary market.  If the estimated value included in this pricing supplement were based on our secondary market rate, rather than our internal funding rate, it would likely be lower.  We determine our internal funding rate based on factors such as the costs associated with the securities, which are generally higher than the costs associated with conventional debt securities, and our liquidity needs and preferences.  Our internal funding rate is not an interest rate that is payable on the securities.

 

Because there is not an active market for traded instruments referencing our outstanding debt obligations, CGMI determines our secondary market rate based on the market price of traded instruments referencing the debt obligations of Citigroup Inc., our parent company and the guarantor of all payments due on the securities, but subject to adjustments that CGMI makes in its sole discretion.  As a result, our secondary market rate is not a market-determined measure of our creditworthiness, but rather reflects the market’s perception of our parent company’s creditworthiness as adjusted for discretionary factors such as CGMI’s preferences with respect to purchasing the securities prior to maturity.

 

§The estimated value of the securities is not an indication of the price, if any, at which CGMI or any other person may be willing to buy the securities from you in the secondary market.  Any such secondary market price will fluctuate over the term of the securities based on the market and other factors described in the next risk factor.  Moreover, unlike the estimated value included in this pricing supplement, any value of the securities determined for purposes of a secondary market transaction will be based on our secondary market rate, which will likely result in a lower value for the securities than if our internal funding rate were

 

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used.  In addition, any secondary market price for the securities will be reduced by a bid-ask spread, which may vary depending on the aggregate stated principal amount of the securities to be purchased in the secondary market transaction, and the expected cost of unwinding related hedging transactions.  As a result, it is likely that any secondary market price for the securities will be less than the issue price.

 

§The value of the securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors. The value of your securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on the closing values of the underlyings, the volatility of  the closing values of the underlyings, the correlation between the underlyings, dividend yields on the underlyings, interest rates generally, the time remaining to maturity and our and Citigroup Inc.’s creditworthiness, as reflected in our secondary market rate, among other factors described under “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities—Risk Factors Relating to All Securities—The value of your securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors” in the accompanying product supplement.  Changes in the closing values of the underlyings may not result in a comparable change in the value of your securities.  You should understand that the value of your securities at any time prior to maturity may be significantly less than the issue price.

 

§Immediately following issuance, any secondary market bid price provided by CGMI, and the value that will be indicated on any brokerage account statements prepared by CGMI or its affiliates, will reflect a temporary upward adjustment.  The amount of this temporary upward adjustment will steadily decline to zero over the temporary adjustment period.  See “Valuation of the Securities” in this pricing supplement.

 

§Each underlying is likely to underperform the price return of its reference index, which means that the securities are riskier than otherwise similar securities linked to the reference indices of the underlyings.  Each underlying is designed to track the “total return” version of its reference index (that is, a version that reflects the hypothetical reinvestment of dividends in the index) less a fixed decrement per annum.  The deduction of this fixed decrement is intended to make each underlying comparable to the “price return” version of its reference index (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of its reference index rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up its reference index.  If the fixed decrement for an underlying is greater than the actual dividend yield on its reference index, then that underlying will underperform the price return of its reference index.  As of the date of this pricing supplement, the fixed decrement for each underlying is greater than market expectations of the dividend yield on each underlying’s reference index, and as a result each underlying is expected to underperform the price return of its reference index.  This means that there is a greater risk of an adverse investment outcome under the securities than there would be on otherwise comparable securities linked to the price return version of the reference index of each underlying.  See the annexes to this pricing supplement for more information about each underlying and its reference index.

 

§The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is subject to risks associated with small capitalization stocks. The stocks that constitute the index upon which the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is ultimately based are issued by companies with relatively small market capitalization. The stock prices of smaller companies may be more volatile than stock prices of large capitalization companies. These companies tend to be less well-established than large market capitalization companies. Small capitalization companies may be less able to withstand adverse economic, market, trade and competitive conditions relative to larger companies. Small capitalization companies are less likely to pay dividends on their stocks, and the presence of a dividend payment could be a factor that limits downward stock price pressure under adverse market conditions.

 

§Our offering of the securities is not a recommendation of any underlying. The fact that we are offering the securities does not mean that we believe that investing in an instrument linked to the underlyings is likely to achieve favorable returns. In fact, as we are part of a global financial institution, our affiliates may have positions (including short positions) in the underlyings or in instruments related to the underlyings, and may publish research or express opinions, that in each case are inconsistent with an investment linked to the underlyings. These and other activities of our affiliates may affect the closing values of the underlyings in a way that negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities.

 

§The closing value of an underlying may be adversely affected by our or our affiliates’ hedging and other trading activities.  We have hedged our obligations under the securities through CGMI or other of our affiliates, who have taken positions in the underlyings or in financial instruments related to the underlyings and may adjust such positions during the term of the securities.  Our affiliates also take positions in the underlyings or in financial instruments related to the underlyings on a regular basis (taking long or short positions or both), for their accounts, for other accounts under their management or to facilitate transactions on behalf of customers. These activities could affect the closing values of the underlyings in a way that negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities. They could also result in substantial returns for us or our affiliates while the value of the securities declines.

 

§We and our affiliates may have economic interests that are adverse to yours as a result of our affiliates’ business activities. Our affiliates engage in business activities with a wide range of companies.  These activities include extending loans, making and facilitating investments, underwriting securities offerings and providing advisory services.  These activities could involve or affect the underlyings in a way that negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities. They could also result in substantial returns for us or our affiliates while the value of the securities declines.  In addition, in the course of this business, we or our affiliates may acquire non-public information, which will not be disclosed to you.

 

§The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of ours, will make important determinations with respect to the securities.  If certain events occur during the term of the securities, such as market disruption events and other events with respect to an underlying, CGMI, as calculation agent, will be required to make discretionary judgments that could significantly affect your return on the securities.  In making these judgments, the calculation agent’s interests as an affiliate of ours could be adverse to your

 

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Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

interests as a holder of the securities.  See “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities—Risk Factors Relating to All Securities—The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of ours, will make important determinations with respect to the securities” in the accompanying product supplement.

 

§Changes that affect the underlyings may affect the value of your securities.  The sponsors of the underlyings may at any time make methodological changes or other changes in the manner in which they operate that could affect the values of the underlyings.  We are not affiliated with any such underlying sponsor and, accordingly, we have no control over any changes any such sponsor may make.  Such changes could adversely affect the performance of the underlyings and the value of and your return on the securities.

 

§The U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities are unclear.  There is no direct legal authority regarding the proper U.S. federal 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 of the securities, the tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the securities might be materially and adversely affected.  Moreover, future legislation, Treasury regulations or IRS guidance could adversely affect the U.S. federal tax treatment of the securities, possibly retroactively.

 

If you are a non-U.S. investor, you should review the discussion of withholding tax issues in “United States Federal Tax Considerations—Non-U.S. Holders” below.

 

You should read carefully the discussion under “United States Federal Tax Considerations” and “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” in the accompanying product supplement and “United States Federal Tax Considerations” in this pricing supplement.  You should also consult your tax adviser regarding the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities, as well as tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.

 

Additional Terms of the Securities

 

Market disruption events. For purposes of determining whether a market disruption event occurs with respect to an underlying, each reference to the “Underlying Index” in the section “Description of the Securities—Certain Additional Terms for Securities Linked to an Underlying Index—Definitions of Market Disruption Event and Scheduled Trading Day and Related Definitions” in the accompanying product supplement shall be deemed replaced with a reference to the “Underlying Index or its Reference Index”.  The reference index with respect to each underlying is specified in the annex to this pricing supplement that relates to that underlying.

 

 PS-9
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Information About the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index

 

For information about the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index, see Annex A to this pricing supplement.

 

Hypothetical Back-tested and Historical Performance Information

 

This section contains hypothetical back-tested performance information for the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index calculated by Nasdaq, Inc. All Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 12, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to significant limitations. The publisher of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index developed the rules of the index with the benefit of hindsight—that is, with the benefit of being able to evaluate how the rules would have caused the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index to perform had it existed during the hypothetical back-tested period. The fact that the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index appreciated at any time during the hypothetical back-tested period may not therefore be an accurate or reliable indication of any fundamental aspect of the index methodology. Furthermore, the hypothetical back-tested performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index might look different if it covered a different historical period. The market conditions that existed during the hypothetical back-tested period may not be representative of market conditions that will exist in the future.

 

It is impossible to predict whether the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index will rise or fall. By providing the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance information below, we are not representing that the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index is likely to achieve gains or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular investment. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance information is that it did not involve financial risk and cannot account for all factors that would affect actual performance. The actual future performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index may bear no relation to its hypothetical back-tested or historical performance.

 

The closing value of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index on October 7, 2022 was 782.72. The graph below shows the hypothetical back-tested closing values of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index for the period from January 3, 2012 to April 9, 2021, and historical closing values of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index for the period from April 12, 2021 to October 7, 2022. All data to the left of the vertical red line in the graph below are hypothetical and back-tested. We obtained the closing values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take the hypothetical back-tested and historical values of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index as an indication of future performance.

 

Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index – Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Closing Values
January 3, 2012 to October 7, 2022
 PS-10
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Information About the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index

 

For information about the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index, see Annex B to this pricing supplement.

 

Hypothetical Back-tested and Historical Performance Information

 

This section contains hypothetical back-tested performance information for the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index calculated by FTSE Russell. All Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 21, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to significant limitations. The publisher of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index developed the rules of the index with the benefit of hindsight—that is, with the benefit of being able to evaluate how the rules would have caused the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index to perform had it existed during the hypothetical back-tested period. The fact that the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index appreciated at any time during the hypothetical back-tested period may not therefore be an accurate or reliable indication of any fundamental aspect of the index methodology. Furthermore, the hypothetical back-tested performance of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index might look different if it covered a different historical period. The market conditions that existed during the hypothetical back-tested period may not be representative of market conditions that will exist in the future.

 

It is impossible to predict whether the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index will rise or fall. By providing the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance information below, we are not representing that the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is likely to achieve gains or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular investment. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance information is that it did not involve financial risk and cannot account for all factors that would affect actual performance. The actual future performance of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index may bear no relation to its hypothetical back-tested or historical performance.

 

The closing value of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index on October 7, 2022 was 1,266.71. The graph below shows the hypothetical back-tested closing values of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index for the period from June 26, 2015 to April 20, 2021, and historical closing values of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index for the period from April 21, 2021 to October 7, 2022. All data to the left of the vertical red line in the graph below are hypothetical and back-tested. We obtained the closing values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take the hypothetical back-tested and historical values of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index as an indication of future performance.

 

Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index – Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Closing Values
June 26, 2015 to October 7, 2022
 PS-11
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Information About the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR

 

For information about the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR, see Annex C to this pricing supplement.

 

Hypothetical Back-tested and Historical Performance Information

 

This section contains hypothetical back-tested performance information for the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. All S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR performance information prior to January 28, 2019 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to significant limitations. The publisher of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR developed the rules of the index with the benefit of hindsight—that is, with the benefit of being able to evaluate how the rules would have caused the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR to perform had it existed during the hypothetical back-tested period. The fact that the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR appreciated at any time during the hypothetical back-tested period may not therefore be an accurate or reliable indication of any fundamental aspect of the index methodology. Furthermore, the hypothetical back-tested performance of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR might look different if it covered a different historical period. The market conditions that existed during the hypothetical back-tested period may not be representative of market conditions that will exist in the future.

 

It is impossible to predict whether the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR will rise or fall. By providing the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance information below, we are not representing that the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR is likely to achieve gains or losses similar to those shown. In fact, there are frequently sharp differences between hypothetical performance results and the actual results subsequently achieved by any particular investment. One of the limitations of hypothetical performance information is that it did not involve financial risk and cannot account for all factors that would affect actual performance. The actual future performance of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR may bear no relation to its hypothetical back-tested or historical performance.

 

The closing value of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR on October 7, 2022 was 761.01. The graph below shows the hypothetical back-tested closing values of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR for the period from January 3, 2012 to January 25, 2019, and historical closing values of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR for the period from January 28, 2019 to October 7, 2022. All data to the left of the vertical red line in the graph below are hypothetical and back-tested. We obtained the closing values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take the hypothetical back-tested and historical values of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR as an indication of future performance.

 

S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR – Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Closing Values
January 3, 2012 to October 7, 2022
 PS-12
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

United States Federal Tax Considerations

 

You should read carefully the discussion under “United States Federal Tax Considerations” and “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” in the accompanying product supplement and “Summary Risk Factors” in this pricing supplement.  

 

In the opinion of our counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, which is based on current market conditions, a security should be treated as a prepaid forward contract for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  By purchasing a security, you agree (in the absence of an administrative determination or judicial ruling to the contrary) to this treatment.  There is uncertainty regarding this treatment, and the IRS or a court might not agree with it.

 

Assuming this treatment of the securities is respected and subject to the discussion in “United States Federal Tax Considerations” in the accompanying product supplement, the following U.S. federal income tax consequences should result under current law:

 

·You should not recognize taxable income over the term of the securities prior to maturity, other than pursuant to a sale or exchange.

 

·Upon a sale or exchange of a security (including retirement at maturity), you should recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized and your tax basis in the security.  Such gain or loss should be long-term capital gain or loss if you held the security for more than one year.

 

We do not plan to request a ruling from the IRS regarding the treatment of the securities. An alternative characterization of the securities could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of ownership and disposition of the securities, including the timing and character of income recognized. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have requested comments on various issues regarding the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts” and similar financial instruments and have indicated that such transactions may be the subject of future regulations or other guidance. Furthermore, members of Congress have proposed legislative changes to the tax treatment of derivative contracts. Any legislation, 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. You should consult your tax adviser regarding possible alternative tax treatments of the securities and potential changes in applicable law.

 

Non-U.S. Holders. Subject to the discussions below and in “United States Federal Tax Considerations” in the accompanying product supplement, if you are a Non-U.S. Holder (as defined in the accompanying product supplement) of the securities, you generally should not be subject to U.S. federal withholding or income tax in respect of any amount paid to you with respect to the securities, provided that (i) income in respect of the securities is not effectively connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States, and (ii) you comply with the applicable certification requirements.

 

As discussed under “United States Federal Tax Considerations—Tax Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders” in the accompanying product supplement, Section 871(m) of the Code and Treasury regulations promulgated thereunder (“Section 871(m)”) generally impose a 30% withholding tax on dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid to Non-U.S. Holders with respect to certain financial instruments linked to U.S. equities (“U.S. Underlying Equities”) or indices that include U.S. Underlying Equities.  Section 871(m) generally applies to instruments that substantially replicate the economic performance of one or more U.S. Underlying Equities, as determined based on tests set forth in the applicable Treasury regulations.  However, the regulations, as modified by an IRS notice, exempt financial instruments issued prior to January 1, 2025 that do not have a “delta” of one.  Based on the terms of the securities and representations provided by us, our counsel is of the opinion that the securities should not be treated as transactions that have a “delta” of one within the meaning of the regulations with respect to any U.S. Underlying Equity and, therefore, should not be subject to withholding tax under Section 871(m).  

 

A determination that the securities are not subject to Section 871(m) is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS may disagree with this treatment.  Moreover, Section 871(m) is complex and its application may depend on your particular circumstances, including your other transactions.  You should consult your tax adviser regarding the potential application of Section 871(m) to the securities.

 

If withholding tax applies to the securities, we will not be required to pay any additional amounts with respect to amounts withheld.

 

You should read the section entitled “United States Federal Tax Considerations” in the accompanying product supplement.  The preceding discussion, when read in combination with that section, constitutes the full opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the material U.S. federal tax consequences of owning and disposing of the securities.  

 

You should also consult your tax adviser regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences of an investment in the securities and any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.

 

 PS-13
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Supplemental Plan of Distribution

 

CGMI, an affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and the underwriter of the sale of the securities, is acting as principal and will receive an underwriting fee of up to $35.00 for each security sold in this offering. The actual underwriting fee will be equal to the selling concession provided to selected dealers, as described in this paragraph. From this underwriting fee, CGMI will pay selected dealers not affiliated with CGMI a variable selling concession of up to $35.00 for each security they sell to accounts other than fee-based advisory accounts. CGMI will pay selected dealers not affiliated with CGMI, which may include dealers acting as custodians, a variable selling concession of up to $35.00 for each security they sell to fee-based advisory accounts. For the avoidance of doubt, any fees or selling concessions described in this pricing supplement will not be rebated if the securities are automatically redeemed prior to maturity.

 

See “Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest” in the accompanying product supplement and “Plan of Distribution” in each of the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus for additional information.

 

Valuation of the Securities

 

CGMI calculated the estimated value of the securities set forth on the cover page of this pricing supplement based on proprietary pricing models.  CGMI’s proprietary pricing models generated an estimated value for the securities by estimating the value of a hypothetical package of financial instruments that would replicate the payout on the securities, which consists of a fixed-income bond (the “bond component”) and one or more derivative instruments underlying the economic terms of the securities (the “derivative component”).  CGMI calculated the estimated value of the bond component using a discount rate based on our internal funding rate.  CGMI calculated the estimated value of the derivative component based on a proprietary derivative-pricing model, which generated a theoretical price for the instruments that constitute the derivative component based on various inputs, including the factors described under “Summary Risk Factors—The value of the securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors” in this pricing supplement, but not including our or Citigroup Inc.’s creditworthiness.  These inputs may be market-observable or may be based on assumptions made by CGMI in its discretionary judgment.

 

For a period of approximately three months following issuance of the securities, the price, if any, at which CGMI would be willing to buy the securities from investors, and the value that will be indicated for the securities on any brokerage account statements prepared by CGMI or its affiliates (which value CGMI may also publish through one or more financial information vendors), will reflect a temporary upward adjustment from the price or value that would otherwise be determined.  This temporary upward adjustment represents a portion of the hedging profit expected to be realized by CGMI or its affiliates over the term of the securities.  The amount of this temporary upward adjustment will decline to zero on a straight-line basis over the three-month temporary adjustment period.  However, CGMI is not obligated to buy the securities from investors at any time.  See “Summary Risk Factors—The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and you may not be able to sell them prior to maturity.”

 

Validity of the Securities

 

In the opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, as special products counsel to Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., when the securities offered by this pricing supplement have been executed and issued by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and authenticated by the trustee pursuant to the indenture, and delivered against payment therefor, such securities and the related guarantee of Citigroup Inc. will be valid and binding obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc., respectively, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, concepts of reasonableness and equitable principles of general applicability (including, without limitation, concepts of good faith, fair dealing and the lack of bad faith), provided that such counsel expresses no opinion as to the effect of fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer or similar provision of applicable law on the conclusions expressed above. This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to the laws of the State of New York, except that such counsel expresses no opinion as to the application of state securities or Blue Sky laws to the securities.

 

In giving this opinion, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has assumed the legal conclusions expressed in the opinions set forth below of Alexia Breuvart, Secretary and General Counsel of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., and Barbara Politi, Associate General Counsel—Capital Markets of Citigroup Inc.  In addition, this opinion is subject to the assumptions set forth in the letter of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP dated May 11, 2021, which has been filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Citigroup Inc. on May 11, 2021, that the indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by, and is a valid, binding and enforceable agreement of, the trustee and that none of the terms of the securities nor the issuance and delivery of the securities and the related guarantee, nor the compliance by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc. with the terms of the securities and the related guarantee respectively, will result in a violation of any provision of any instrument or agreement then binding upon Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. or Citigroup Inc., as applicable, or any restriction imposed by any court or governmental body having jurisdiction over Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. or Citigroup Inc., as applicable.

 

In the opinion of Alexia Breuvart, Secretary and General Counsel of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., (i) the terms of the securities offered by this pricing supplement have been duly established under the indenture and the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. has duly authorized the issuance and sale of such securities and such authorization has not been modified or rescinded; (ii) Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York; (iii) the indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.; and (iv) the execution and delivery of such indenture and of the securities offered by this pricing supplement by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., and the performance by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. of its obligations

 

 PS-14
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

thereunder, are within its corporate powers and do not contravene its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or other constitutive documents. This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to the laws of the State of New York.

 

Alexia Breuvart, or other internal attorneys with whom she has consulted, has examined and is familiar with originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to her satisfaction, of such corporate records of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., certificates or documents as she has deemed appropriate as a basis for the opinions expressed above. In such examination, she or such persons has assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of all signatures (other than those of officers of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.), the authenticity of all documents submitted to her or such persons as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to her or such persons as certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity of the originals of such copies.

 

In the opinion of Barbara Politi, Associate General Counsel—Capital Markets of Citigroup Inc., (i) the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) of Citigroup Inc. has duly authorized the guarantee of such securities by Citigroup Inc. and such authorization has not been modified or rescinded; (ii) Citigroup Inc. is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; (iii) the indenture has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Citigroup Inc.; and (iv) the execution and delivery of such indenture, and the performance by Citigroup Inc. of its obligations thereunder, are within its corporate powers and do not contravene its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or other constitutive documents.  This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

Barbara Politi, or other internal attorneys with whom she has consulted, has examined and is familiar with originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to her satisfaction, of such corporate records of Citigroup Inc., certificates or documents as she has deemed appropriate as a basis for the opinions expressed above. In such examination, she or such persons has assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of all signatures (other than those of officers of Citigroup Inc.), the authenticity of all documents submitted to her or such persons as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to her or such persons as certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity of the originals of such copies.

 

© 2022 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. All rights reserved. Citi and Citi and Arc Design are trademarks and service marks of Citigroup Inc. or its affiliates and are used and registered throughout the world.

 

 PS-15
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Annex A

 

Description of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index

 

The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index is calculated, maintained and published by Nasdaq, Inc.  All information contained in this pricing supplement regarding the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index has been derived from information provided by Nasdaq, Inc., without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, Nasdaq, Inc. Nasdaq, Inc. has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue publication of, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index. The securities represent obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. Nasdaq, Inc. is not involved in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities. The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index was first published on April 12, 2021, and therefore has a limited performance history.

 

The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index tracks the “total return” version of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (that is, a version that gives effect to a hypothetical reinvestment in the index of dividends paid on the stocks that make up the index) less a fixed decrement of 2% per annum. The Nasdaq-100 Index® is a modified market capitalization-weighted index of stocks of the 100 largest non-financial companies listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market. For more information about the Nasdaq-100 Index®, see “Equity Index Descriptions—The Nasdaq-100 Index®” in the accompanying underlying supplement.  We refer to the Nasdaq-100 Index® as the “reference index” for the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index.

 

The deduction of the fixed decrement is designed to make the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index comparable to the “price return” version of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of the Nasdaq-100 Index® rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100 Index®.  The actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100 Index® over any future period is uncertain.  The use of a fixed decrement rather than actual dividend yield is designed to eliminate this uncertainty, which we expect to reduce the cost to us and our affiliates of hedging transactions that we intend to enter into in connection with the securities as compared to comparable transactions referencing the price return version of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.

 

Because of the deduction of the fixed decrement, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index will underperform the total return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.  If the fixed decrement exceeds the dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Nasdaq-100 Index®, the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index will also underperform the price return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.

 

The Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the ticker symbol “XNDX2D.”

 

License

 

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. has entered into a non-exclusive license agreement with Nasdaq, Inc. providing for the license to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and its affiliates, in exchange for a fee, of the right to use the Nasdaq-100 Index® in connection with certain securities, including the securities.

 

The license agreement between Nasdaq, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. provides that the following language must be stated in this pricing supplement:

 

“The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Nasdaq, Inc. or its affiliates (Nasdaq, Inc. with its affiliates are referred to as the “Corporations”). The Corporations have not passed on the legality or suitability of, or the accuracy or adequacy of descriptions and disclosures relating to, the securities. The Corporations make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the securities particularly, or the ability of the Nasdaq-100 Index® to track general stock market performance. The Corporations’ only relationship to Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates is in the licensing of Nasdaq®, Nasdaq-100® and Nasdaq-100 Index® registered trademarks, service marks and certain trade names of the Corporations and the use of the Nasdaq-100 Index® which is determined, composed and calculated by Nasdaq, Inc. without regard to Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the securities. Nasdaq, Inc. has no obligation to take the needs of Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the owners of the securities into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the Nasdaq-100 Index®. The Corporations are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the securities to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the securities are to be converted into cash. The Corporations have no liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the securities.

 

THE CORPORATIONS DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR UNINTERRUPTED CALCULATION OF THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY CITIGROUP INC., ITS AFFILIATES, OWNERS OF THE SECURITIES, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. THE CORPORATIONS MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CORPORATIONS HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.”

 

 PS-16
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Comparison of Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index Performance Against Historical Nasdaq-100 Index® Price Return Performance

 

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance of the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index against the historical price return performance of the Nasdaq-100 Index® from January 3, 2012 through October 7, 2022, each normalized to have a closing value of 100.00 on January 3, 2012 to facilitate a comparison.

 

All Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 12, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to the significant limitations described above under “Information About the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index”.

 

In the graph below, references to “XNDX2D” are to the Nasdaq-100 Total Return 2% Decrement Index and references to “NDX” are to the price return of the Nasdaq-100 Index®.

 

 

 

PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE NASDAQ-100 TOTAL RETURN 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE NASDAQ-100 TOTAL RETURN 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND THE PRICE RETURN OF THE NASDAQ-100 INDEX® ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE

 

 PS-17
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
 

Annex B

 

Description of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index

 

The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is calculated, maintained and published by FTSE Russell.  All information contained in this pricing supplement regarding the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index has been derived from information provided by FTSE Russell, without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, Nasdaq, Inc. FTSE Russell has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue publication of, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index. The securities represent obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. FTSE Russell is not involved in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities. The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index was first published on April 21, 2021, and therefore has a limited performance history.

 

The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index tracks the “total return” version of the Russell 2000® Index (that is, a version that gives effect to a hypothetical reinvestment in the index of dividends paid on the stocks that make up the index) less a fixed decrement of 2% per annum. The Russell 2000® Index is designed to track the performance of the small capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market. For more information about the Russell 2000® Index, see “Equity Index Descriptions—The Russell Indices” in the accompanying underlying supplement.  We refer to the Russell 2000® Index as the “reference index” for the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index.

 

The deduction of the fixed decrement is designed to make the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index comparable to the “price return” version of the Russell 2000® Index (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of the Russell 2000® Index rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Russell 2000® Index.  The actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Russell 2000® Index over any future period is uncertain.  The use of a fixed decrement rather than actual dividend yield is designed to eliminate this uncertainty, which we expect to reduce the cost to us and our affiliates of hedging transactions that we intend to enter into in connection with the securities as compared to comparable transactions referencing the price return version of the Russell 2000® Index.

 

Because of the deduction of the fixed decrement, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index will underperform the total return of the Russell 2000® Index.  If the fixed decrement exceeds the dividend yield on the stocks that make up the Russell 2000® Index, the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index will also underperform the price return of the Russell 2000® Index.

 

The Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the ticker symbol “RTY2D.”

 

License

 

The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by London Stock Exchange Group plc or its affiliates (collectively, “LSE”) or any successor thereto or index owner and neither LSE nor any party hereto makes any representation or warranty whatsoever, whether express or implied, to the owners of the securities or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the securities particularly or the ability of the Russell Indices to track general stock market performance or a segment of the same. LSE’s publication of the Russell Indices in no way suggests or implies an opinion by LSE as to the advisability of investment in any or all of the securities upon which the Russell Indices are based. LSE is not responsible for and has not reviewed the securities or any associated literature or publications and LSE makes no representation or warranty express or implied as to their accuracy or completeness, or otherwise. LSE reserves the right, at any time and without notice, to alter, amend, terminate or in any way change the Russell Indices. LSE has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the securities.

 

“Russell 1000® Index,” “Russell 2000® Index,” “Russell 3000® Index” and “Russell 3000ETM Index” are trademarks of LSE and have been licensed for use by Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and its affiliates. This transaction is not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by LSE and LSE makes no representation regarding the advisability of entering into this transaction.

 

LSE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE RUSSELL INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN AND RUSSELL SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. LSE MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY CITIGROUP INC. AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES, INVESTORS, OWNERS OF THE SECURITIES, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE RUSSELL INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. LSE 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 RUSSELL INDICES OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL RUSSELL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN RUSSELL AND CITIGROUP INC.

 

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Comparison of Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index Performance Against Historical Russell 2000® Index Price Return Performance

 

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance of the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index against the historical price return performance of the Russell 2000® Index from June 25, 2015 through October 7, 2022, each normalized to have a closing value of 100.00 on June 25, 2015 to facilitate a comparison.

 

All Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index performance information prior to April 21, 2021 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to the significant limitations described above under “Information About the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index”.

 

In the graph below, references to “RTY2D” are to the Russell 2000 2% Decrement Index and references to “RTY” are to the price return of the Russell 2000® Index.

 

 

 

PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE RUSSELL 2000 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE RUSSELL 2000 2% DECREMENT INDEX AND THE PRICE RETURN OF THE RUSSELL 2000® INDEX ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE

 

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Annex C

 

Description of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR

 

The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR is calculated, maintained and published by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.  All information contained in this pricing supplement regarding the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR has been derived from information provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, without independent verification. This information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC has no obligation to continue to publish, and may discontinue publication of, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR. The securities represent obligations of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC is not involved in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities. The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR was first published on January 28, 2019, and therefore has a limited performance history.

 

The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR tracks the “total return” version of the S&P 500® Index (that is, a version that gives effect to a hypothetical reinvestment in the index of dividends paid on the stocks that make up the index) less a fixed decrement of 3% per annum. The S&P 500® Index consists of the common stocks of 500 issuers selected to provide a performance benchmark for the large capitalization segment of the U.S. equity markets. For more information about the S&P 500® Index, see “Equity Index Descriptions—The S&P U.S. Indices” in the accompanying underlying supplement.  We refer to the S&P 500® Index as the “reference index” for the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR.

 

The deduction of the fixed decrement is designed to make the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR comparable to the “price return” version of the S&P 500® Index (that is, a version that does not include a reinvestment of dividends), but with a deduction of a fixed decrement from the total return of the S&P 500® Index rather than a deduction of the actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the S&P 500® Index.  The actual dividend yield on the stocks that make up the S&P 500® Index over any future period is uncertain.  The use of a fixed decrement rather than actual dividend yield is designed to eliminate this uncertainty, which we expect to reduce the cost to us and our affiliates of hedging transactions that we intend to enter into in connection with the securities as compared to comparable transactions referencing the price return version of the S&P 500® Index.

 

Because of the deduction of the fixed decrement, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR will underperform the total return of the S&P 500® Index.  If the fixed decrement exceeds the dividend yield on the stocks that make up the S&P 500® Index, the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR will also underperform the price return of the S&P 500® Index.

 

The S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR is reported by Bloomberg L.P. under the ticker symbol “SPXDUT.”

 

License

 

S&P Dow Jones and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. have entered into an exclusive license agreement providing for the license to Citigroup Inc. and its other affiliates, in exchange for a fee, of the right to use the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR in connection with certain financial products, including the securities.

 

“Standard & Poor’s”, “S&P” and “S&P 500” are trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. “Dow Jones” is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC (“Dow Jones”). Trademarks have been licensed to S&P Dow Jones and have been licensed for use by Citigroup Inc. and its affiliates.

 

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

 

“The securities are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones, Dow Jones, S&P or their respective affiliates (collectively, “S&P Dow Jones Indices”). S&P Dow Jones Indices make 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 Dow Jones Indices’ only relationship to Citigroup Inc. 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 Dow Jones Indices and of the S&P indices, which are determined, composed and calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices without regard to Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the securities. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation to take the needs of Citigroup Inc., its affiliates or the holders of the securities into consideration in determining, composing or calculating the S&P indices. S&P Dow Jones Indices are not responsible for and have not participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at or quantities of the securities to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the securities are to be converted into cash. S&P Dow Jones Indices have no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the securities.”

 

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Comparison of Hypothetical Back-Tested and Historical S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR Performance Against Historical S&P 500® Index Price Return Performance

 

The following graph sets forth a comparison of the hypothetical back-tested and historical performance of the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR against the historical price return performance of the S&P 500® Index from January 3, 2012 through October 7, 2022, each normalized to have a closing value of 100.00 on January 3, 2012 to facilitate a comparison.

 

All S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR performance information prior to January 28, 2019 is hypothetical and back-tested, as the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR did not exist prior to that date. Hypothetical back-tested performance information is subject to the significant limitations described above under “Information About the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR”.

 

In the graph below, references to “SPXDUT” are to the S&P 500® 3% Decrement Index TR and references to “SPX” are to the price return of the S&P 500® Index.

 

 

 

PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE S&P 500® 3% DECREMENT INDEX TR AND RELATIVE PERFORMANCE BETWEEN THE S&P 500® 3% DECREMENT INDEX TR AND THE PRICE RETURN OF THE S&P 500® INDEX ARE NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE

 

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