FWP 1 dfwp.htm OFFERING SUMMARY Offering Summary

 

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Statement Nos. 333-132370 and 333-132370-01

Offering Summary

(Related to the Pricing Supplement No. 2006-MTNDD032,

Subject to Completion, Dated August 28, 2006)

 

Citigroup Funding Inc.

 

ANY PAYMENTS DUE FROM CITIGROUP FUNDING INC.

FULLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED BY CITIGROUP INC.

 

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Principal-Protected Notes

 

Based Upon a Basket of Currencies

 

Due 2008

 

Citigroup Funding Inc., the issuer, and Citigroup Inc., the guarantor, have filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement (File No. 333-132370) and the other documents Citigroup Funding and Citigroup have filed with the SEC for more complete information about Citigroup Funding, Citigroup and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you can request the prospectus by calling toll-free 1-877-858-5407.

 

Investment Products   Not FDIC Insured   May Lose Value   No Bank Guarantee

 

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Principal-Protected Notes

Based Upon a Basket of Currencies

Due 2008

 

This offering summary represents a summary of the terms and conditions of the notes. We encourage you to read the preliminary pricing supplement and accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus related to this offering.

 

How The Notes Work

 

Principal-Protected Notes Based upon a Basket of Currencies (the “Notes”) are hybrid investments that combine characteristics of currency and fixed income instruments. The basket of currencies is comprised of the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso and the Brazilian real (the “Basket Currencies”). Similar to a fixed income investment, these notes offer investors the safety of 100% principal protection at maturity. However, instead of paying a periodic interest, the return on these Notes is paid at maturity and is based upon the Basket Return Percentage. The Basket Return Percentage will equal the average of the percentage change of the value of each of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of the Notes. This type of investment allows investors to participate in the growth potential of the value of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar while guaranteeing a minimum return of approximately 4% (to be determined on the Pricing Date) over the life of the investment. The Notes do not offer current income, which means that you will not receive any periodic interest or other payments on the Notes prior to maturity.

 

The Notes are currency-linked securities issued by Citigroup Funding Inc. that have a maturity of approximately two years. At maturity, you will receive an amount in cash equal to the sum of your initial investment in the Notes plus a Basket Return Amount, which will depend on the Basket Return Percentage and the Participation Rate but will be at least approximately 4% (to be determined on the Pricing Date) of your initial investment. The Basket Return Percentage will equal the average percentage change of the value of each of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, as measured by each relevant

exchange rate, from the Pricing Date to the Valuation Date. Thus, increases in the values of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar will lead to a higher return on your Notes, while decreases in the values of the Basket Currencies will lead to a lower return on your Notes.

 

The Basket Return Amount will equal the product of (1) principal amount of Notes held at maturity, (2) the Basket Return Percentage and (3) a Participation Rate of approximately between 190% and 210% (to be determined on the Pricing Date), provided that the Basket Return Amount will not be less than approximately $40 (to be determined on the Pricing Date) per $1,000 principal amount. Because the Notes provide a minimum return of approximately 4% (or approximately 2% per annum), the payment you receive at maturity will not be less than approximately 104% of your initial investment in the Notes, even though the amount payable to you at maturity is dependent on the performance of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, as measured by each relevant exchange rate.

 

These Notes may be an appropriate investment for the following types of investors:

 

n   Investors looking for exposure to currency investments on a principal-protected basis but who are willing to forego current income.

 

n   Investors expecting substantial appreciation of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar over the term of the Notes.

 

n   Investors who seek to add a currency-linked investment to their portfolio for diversification purposes.

 


 

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These Notes are not a suitable investment for investors who require regular fixed income payments since no payments will be made prior to maturity.

 

The Notes are a series of unsecured senior debt securities issued by Citigroup Funding. Any payments due on the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding’s parent company. The

Notes will rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of Citigroup Funding, and the guarantee of any payments due under the Notes will rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of Citigroup.

 

Capitalized terms used in this summary are defined in “Preliminary Terms” below.


 

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Preliminary Terms

 

Issuer:

  Citigroup Funding Inc.

Security:

  Principal-Protected Notes Based Upon a Basket of Currencies due 2008

Guarantee:

  Any payments due on the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding’s parent company

Rating of the Issuer’s Obligations:

  Aa1/AA- (Moody’s/S&P) based upon the Citigroup guarantee

Principal Protection:

  100% if held to the Maturity Date

Pricing Date:

              , 2006

Issue Date:

              , 2006

Valuation Date:

  Five business days before the Maturity Date

Maturity Date:

  Approximately two years after the Issue Date

Basket Currencies:

  The Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso and the Brazilian real

Interest:

  None

Issue Price:

  100% of the principal amount

Payment at Maturity:

  For each US$1,000 note, US$1,000 plus a Basket Return Amount

Basket Return Amount:

  US$1,000 x Basket Return Percentage x Participation Rate, provided that the Basket Return Amount will not be less than the Minimum Basket Return Amount

Basket Return Percentage:

  Will equal the sum of the Currency Return for each of the Basket Currencies, expressed as a percentage

Currency Return:

 

Starting Exchange Rate – Ending Exchange Rate  x Allocation Percentage

Starting Exchange Rate

Allocation Percentage:

  25% for each of the Basket Currencies

Starting Exchange Rate:

  Each of the USD/AUD, USD/CAD, USD/MXN and USD/BRL Exchange Rates on the Pricing Date

Ending Exchange Rate:

  Each of the USD/AUD, USD/CAD, USD/MXN and USD/BRL Exchange Rates on the Valuation Date

USD/AUD Exchange Rate:

  The U.S. dollar/Australian dollar exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market , expressed as the amount of Australian dollars per one U.S. dollar, calculated as 1 divided by the AUD/USD Exchange Rate that is reported by Reuters on Page “FXBENCH2”, or any substitute page, at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any relevant date.

USD/CAD Exchange Rate:

  The U.S. dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market , expressed as the amount of Canadian dollars per one U.S. dollar, as reported by Reuters on Page “FXBENCH2”, or any substitute page, at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any relevant date.

USD/MXN Exchange Rate:

  The U.S. dollar/Mexican peso exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market , expressed as the amount of Mexican pesos per one U.S. dollar, as reported by Reuters on Page “FXBENCH2”, or any substitute page, at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any relevant date.

USD/BRL Exchange Rate:

  The U.S. dollar/Brazilian real exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market , expressed as the amount of Brazilian reals per one U.S. dollar, as reported by Reuters on Page “BRFR”, or any substitute page, at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on any relevant date.

Participation Rate:

  Approximately between 190% and 210% (to be determined on the Pricing Date)

Minimum Basket Return Amount:

  $        , or approximately 4% (to be determined on the Pricing Date) of the principal amount of each Note

Denominations:

  Minimum denominations and increments of US$1,000

Listing:

  None

Agent’s Discount:

  0.00%

Calculation Agent:

 

Citibank, N.A.

Business Day:

  Any day that (1) is not a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which the securities exchanges or banking institutions or trust companies in the City of New York and in London, England are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close and (2) is a day on which the Trans-European Automated Real-Time Gross Settlement Express Transfer System is open.

 

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Benefits of the Notes

 

n   Return Potential

The Basket Return Amount payable at maturity is based on the Basket Return Percentage and on the Participation Rate, enabling you to participate in the potential increase in the value of the Basket Currencies during the term of the Notes without directly investing in the Basket Currencies.

 

n   Minimum Return Guaranteed

On the Maturity Date, we will pay you the principal amount of the Notes you then hold plus at least approximately 4% return on your initial investment regardless of the performance of the Basket Currencies.

 

n   Diversification

The Notes are linked to the performance of the Basket Currencies and may allow you to diversify an existing portfolio mix of stocks, bonds, mutual funds and cash.

 

Key Risk Factors for the Notes

 

n   The Return on Your Notes May Be As Low As Approximately 4% (or Approximately 2% Per Annum)

Unless the Basket Return Percentage is greater than approximately between 1.9% and 2.1% (to be determined on the Pricing Date), the Maturity Payment will be limited to approximately 104% (to be determined on the Pricing Date) of the amount of your initial investment in the Notes. This will be true even if the value of one or more of the Basket Currencies has increased by more than approximately between 1.9% and 2.1% at one or more times during the term of the Notes but the values of the other Basket Currencies have decreased or have not increased sufficiently.

 

n   Reference to a Basket of Currencies May Lower Your Return

Because the Basket Return Percentage will be based on the sum of the Currency Return for each of the Basket Currencies, a significant increase in the value of one currency but not the other currencies relative to the U.S. dollar may be substantially or entirely offset by a decrease in the value of the other currencies in the basket relative to the U.S. dollar during the term of the Notes.

 

n   No Periodic Payments

You will not receive any periodic payments of interest or any other periodic payments on the Notes.

 

n   Potential for a Lower Comparable Yield

The Maturity Payment is linked to the performance of the Basket Currencies, which will fluctuate in response to market conditions. As a result, the effective yield on the Notes may be lower than that which would be payable on a conventional fixed-rate debt security of Citigroup Funding of comparable maturity.

 

n   Secondary Market May Not Be Liquid

The Notes will not be listed on any exchange. There is currently no secondary market for the Notes. Citigroup Global Markets and/or other of Citigroup Funding’s affiliated dealers currently intend, but are not obligated, to make a market in the Notes. Even if a secondary market does develop, it may not be liquid and may not continue for the term of the Notes.

 

n   Resale Value of the Notes May Be Lower Than Your Initial Investment

Due to, among other things, changes in the value of the Basket Currencies, interest rates and Citigroup Funding and Citigroup’s perceived creditworthiness, the Notes may trade at prices below their initial issue price. You could receive substantially less than the amount of your investment if you sell your Notes prior to maturity.

 

n   Citigroup Credit Risk

The Notes are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup, Citigroup Funding’s parent company and the guarantor of any payments due on the Notes.

 

n   Fees and Conflicts

Citibank, N.A. and its affiliates involved in this offering are expected to receive compensation for activities and services provided in connection with the Notes. Further, Citigroup Funding expects to hedge its obligations under the Notes through the trading of the relevant currencies or other instruments, such as options, swaps or futures, based upon the Basket Currencies by one or more of its affiliates. Each of Citigroup Funding’s or its affiliates’ hedging activities and Citibank, N.A.’s role as the Calculation Agent for the Notes may result in a conflict of interest.


 

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The Basket Currencies and Exchange Rates

 

General

 

The Basket Currencies consist of the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso and the Brazilian real. Exchange rates are used to measure the performance of each of the Basket Currencies.

 

The exchange rates are foreign exchange spot rates that measure the relative values of two currencies, the U.S. dollar and the Australian dollar, in the case of the USD/AUD Exchange Rate; the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar, in the case of the USD/CAD Exchange Rate; the U.S. dollar and the Mexican peso, in the case of the USD/MXN Exchange Rate; and the U.S. dollar and the Brazilian real in the case of the USD/BRL Exchange Rate. Each exchange rate is expressed as an amount of the relevant Basket Currency that can be exchanged for one U.S. dollar. Thus, an increase in a Basket Currency’s exchange rate means that the value of that currency has decreased. For example, if the USD/AUD Exchange Rate has increased from 1.00 to 2.00, it means the value of one Australian dollar (as measured against U.S. dollar) has decreased from US$1.00 to US$0.50.

Conversely, a decrease in a Basket Currency’s exchange rate means that the value of that currency has increased.

 

The Australian dollar is the official currency of Australia.

 

The Canadian dollar is the official currency of Canada.

 

The Mexican peso is the official currency of Mexico.

 

The Brazilian real is the official currency of Brazil.

 

We have obtained all information in this offering summary relating to the Australian dollar, the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso and the Brazilian real and the relevant exchange rates from public sources, without independent verification. Currently the relevant exchange rates are published in The Wall Street Journal and other financial publications of general circulation. However, for purposes of calculating amounts due to holders of the Notes, the value of each Basket Currency will be determined as described in “Preliminary Terms” above.


 

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Historical Data on the Exchange Rates

 

The following table sets forth, for each of the quarterly periods indicated, the high and low values of each relevant exchange rate, as reported by Bloomberg. The historical data on the relevant exchange rate are not indicative of the future performance of the Basket Currencies or

what the value of the Notes may be. Any historical upward or downward trend in any of the relevant exchange rate during any period set forth below is not an indication that the value of the Basket Currencies is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time over the term of the Notes.


 

USD/AUD Exchange Rate       First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter  
2001    High    2.0619   2.0942   2.0743   2.0400
  Low   1.7467   1.8804   1.8546   1.9062
2002   High   1.9794   1.9019   1.9001   1.8508
  Low   1.8681   1.7307   1.7562   1.7603
2003   High   1.7822   1.6866   1.5768   1.4789
  Low   1.6181   1.4828   1.4558   1.3266
2004   High   1.3784   1.4754   1.4588   1.3916
  Low   1.2492   1.2995   1.3611   1.2583
2005   High   1.3321   1.3376   1.3574   1.3822
  Low   1.2516   1.2753   1.2880   1.3079

2006

 (through August 28,
2006) 

  High   1.4253   1.4053   1.3512    
  Low   1.3177   1.2832   1.2963    

 

The USD/AUD Exchange Rate, as calculated from the AUD/USD exchange rate appearing on Reuters page “FXBENCH2,” at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 28, 2006 was 1.3164.

 

USD/CAD Exchange Rate       First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter  
2001    High    1.5792   1.5826   1.5811   1.6052
  Low   1.4901   1.5103   1.5069   1.5558
2002   High   1.6193   1.6023   1.6051   1.5994
  Low   1.5741   1.5035   1.5111   1.5454
2003   High   1.5776   1.4814   1.4188   1.3541
  Low   1.4590   1.3310   1.3335   1.2840
2004   High   1.3574   1.4002   1.3384   1.2755
  Low   1.2682   1.3038   1.2592   1.1718
2005   High   1.2583   1.2734   1.2479   1.1977
  Low   1.1948   1.2068   1.1588   1.1428

2006

 (through August 28,
2006) 

  High   1.1797   1.1772   1.1459    
  Low   1.1300   1.0932   1.1042    

 

The USD/CAD Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “FXBENCH2” at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 28, 2006 was 1.1107.

 

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USD/MXN Exchange Rate       First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter  
2001    High    9.9985   9.4700   9.6000   9.6100
  Low   9.4615   8.9185   8.9850   9.0540
2002   High   9.3035   10.0825   10.3825   10.4955
  Low   8.9550   8.9580   9.5980   9.9193
2003   High   11.2644   10.8265   11.0965   11.4578
  Low   10.3000   10.0845   10.3263   10.9288
2004   High   11.2993   11.7075   11.6360   11.5813
  Low   10.7760   11.1215   11.3050   11.0716
2005   High   11.4360   11.2760   10.9160   10.9740
  Low   10.9615   10.7307   10.5400   10.3984

2006

 (through August 28, 2006) 

  High   11.0697   11.5184   11.5125    
  Low   10.4236   10.8040   10.7332    

 

The USD/MXN Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “FXBENCH2” at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 28, 2006 was 10.8848.

 

USD/BRL Exchange Rate       First Quarter     Second Quarter     Third Quarter     Fourth Quarter  
2001    High    2.1765   2.4830   2.8390   2.8070
  Low   1.9310   2.1330   2.3120   2.2770
2002   High   2.4805   2.8875   3.9505   4.0040
  Low   2.2780   2.2530   2.7860   3.4040
2003   High   3.6815   3.3540   3.0675   2.9710
  Low   3.2510   2.8290   2.8065   2.8205
2004   High   2.9725   3.2420   3.0919   2.8958
  Low   2.7695   2.8655   2.8465   2.6492
2005   High   2.7854   2.6800   2.5117   2.4000
  Low   2.5525   2.3323   2.2085   2.1540

2006

 (through August 28, 2006) 

  High   2.3540   2.4035   2.2246    
  Low   2.0980   2.0510   2.1260    

 

The USD/BRL Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “BRFR” at 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 28, 2006 was 2.1380.

 

 

 

 

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Historical Graphs

 

The following graphs shows the daily values of each of the USD/AUD, USD/CAD, USD/MXN and USD/BRL exchange rates in the period from April 1, 2001 through August 28, 2006

using historical data obtained from Bloomberg. Past movements of the relevant exchange rates are not indicative of future values of the Basket Currencies.


 

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Hypothetical Maturity Payment Examples

 

The examples below show the hypothetical maturity payments to be made on an investment of US$1,000 principal amount of Notes based on various Ending Exchange Rates of the Basket Currencies. The following examples of hypothetical maturity payment calculations are based on the following assumptions:

 

n   Pricing Date: September 20, 2006

 

n   Issue Date: September 26, 2006

 

n   Principal amount: US$1,000 per note

 

n   Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/AUD Exchange Rate: 1.300

 

n   Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/CAD Exchange Rate: 1.100

 

n   Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/MXN Exchange Rate: 11.000

 

n   Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/BRL Exchange Rate: 2.100

 

n   Participation Rate: 200%

 

n   Minimum Basket Return Amount: $40 per note

 

n   Allocation Percentage: 25% for each Basket Currency

 

n   Maturity Date: September 26, 2008

 

n   The notes are purchased on the Issue Date and are held through the Maturity Date.

 

The following examples are for purposes of illustration only and would provide different results if different assumptions were applied. The actual maturity payment will depend on the actual Basket Return Amount which, in turn, will depend on the actual Starting Exchange Rate and Ending Exchange Rate of each Basket Currency, the Minimum Basket Return Amount, the Participation Rate and the Allocation Percentage.

 

Example 1:    Ending USD/AUD Exchange Rate = 1.390
     Currency Return of the Australian dollar = –1.731% = (1.300 – 1.390)/1.300 x 25%
     Ending USD/CAD Exchange Rate = 1.140
     Currency Return of the Canadian dollar = –0.909% = (1.100 – 1.140)/1.100 x 25%
     Ending USD/MXN Exchange Rate = 11.250
     Currency Return of the Mexican peso = –0.568% = (11.000 – 11.250)/11.000 x 25%
     Ending USD/BRL Exchange Rate = 1.930
     Currency Return of the Brazilian real = 2.024% = (2.100 – 1.930)/2.100 x 25%
     Basket Return Percentage = –1.184% = –1.731% + –0.909% + –0.568% + 2.024%
     Basket Return Amount = US$40 (the Minimum Basket Return Amount)
     Payment at maturity = US$1,040 = US$1,000 + US$40

 

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Example 2:    Ending USD/AUD Exchange Rate = 1.310
     Currency Return of the Australian dollar = –0.192% = (1.300 – 1.310)/1.300 x 25%
     Ending USD/CAD Exchange Rate = 1.170
     Currency Return of the Canadian dollar = –1.591% = (1.100 – 1.170)/1.100 x 25%
     Ending USD/MXN Exchange Rate = 10.920
     Currency Return of the Mexican peso = 0.182% = (11.000 – 10.920)/11.000 x 25%
     Ending USD/BRL Exchange Rate = 2.05
     Currency Return of the Brazilian real = 0.595% = (2.100 – 2.050)/2.100 x 25%
     Basket Return Percentage = –1.006% = –0.192% + –1.591% + 0.182% + 0.595%
     Basket Return Amount = US$40 (the Minimum Basket Return Amount)
     Payment at maturity = US$1,040 = US$1,000 + US$40
Example 3:    Ending USD/AUD Exchange Rate = 1.280
     Currency Return of the Australian dollar = 0.385% = (1.300 – 1.280)/1.300 x 25%
     Ending USD/CAD Exchange Rate = 1.120
     Currency Return of the Canadian dollar = –0.455% = (1.100 – 1.120)/1.100 x 25%
     Ending USD/MXN Exchange Rate = 10.750
     Currency Return of the Mexican peso = 0.568% = (11.000 – 10.750)/11.000 x 25%
     Ending USD/BRL Exchange Rate = 2.180
     Currency Return of the Brazilian real = –0.952% = (2.100 – 2.180)/2.100 x 25%
     Basket Return Percentage = –0.454% = 0.385% + –0.455% + 0.568% + –0.952%
     Basket Return Amount = US$40 (the Minimum Basket Return Amount)
     Payment at maturity = US$1,040 = US$1,000 + US$40
Example 4:    Ending USD/AUD Exchange Rate = 1.250
     Currency Return of the Australian dollar = 0.962% = (1.300 – 1.250)/1.300 x 25%
     Ending USD/CAD Exchange Rate = 1.000
     Currency Return of the Canadian dollar = 2.273% = (1.100 – 1.000)/1.100 x 25%
     Ending USD/MXN Exchange Rate = 11.750
     Currency Return of the Mexican peso = -1.705% = (11.000 – 11.750)/11.000 x 25%
     Ending USD/BRL exchange rate = 2.150
     Currency Return of the Brazilian real = -0.595% = (2.100 – 2.150)/2.100 x 25%
     Basket Return Percentage = 0.934% = 0.962% + 2.273% + -1.705% + -0.595%
     Basket Return Amount = US$18.69 = US$1,000 x 0.934% x 200%; however, Basket Return Amount cannot be less than the Minimum Basket Return Amount of $40.
     Payment at maturity = US$1,040 = US$1,000 + US$40

 

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Example 5:    Ending USD/AUD Exchange Rate = 1.250
     Currency Return of the Australian dollar = 0.962% = (1.300 – 1.250)/1.300 x 25%
     Ending USD/CAD Exchange Rate = 1.050
     Currency Return of the Canadian dollar = 1.136% = (1.100 – 1.050)/1.100 x 25%
     Ending USD/MXN Exchange Rate = 10.450
     Currency Return of the Mexican peso = 1.250% = (11.000 – 10.450)/11.000 x 25%
     Ending USD/BRL Exchange Rate = 2.180
     Currency Return of the Brazilian real = –0.952% = (2.100 – 2.180)/2.100 x 25%
     Basket Return Percentage = 2.396% = 0.962% + 1.136% + 1.250% + –0.952%
     Basket Return Amount = US$47.91 = US$1,000 x 2.396% x 200%
     Payment at maturity = US$1,047.91 = US$1,000 + US$47.91
Example 6:    Ending USD/AUD Exchange Rate = 1.350
     Currency Return of the Australian dollar = –0.962% = (1.300 – 1.350)/1.300 x 25%
     Ending USD/CAD Exchange Rate = 1.000
     Currency Return of the Canadian dollar = 2.273% = (1.100 – 1.000)/1.100 x 25%
     Ending USD/MXN Exchange Rate = 10.100
     Currency Return of the Mexican peso = 2.045% = (11.000 – 10.100)/11.000 x 25%
     Ending USD/BRL Exchange Rate = 2.080
     Currency Return of the Brazilian real = 0.238% = (2.100 – 2.080)/2.100 x 25%
     Basket Return Percentage = 3.595% = –0.962% + 2.273% + 2.045% + 0.238%
     Basket Return Amount = US$71.89 = US$1,000 x 3.595% x 200%
     Payment at maturity = US$1,071.89 = US$1,000 + US$71.89

 

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Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations

 

The following summarizes certain federal income tax considerations for initial U.S. investors that hold the Notes as capital assets. Investors should refer to the preliminary pricing supplement related to this offering for additional information relating to U.S. federal income tax and to their tax advisors to determine tax consequences particular to their situation.

 

Because the Notes are contingent payment debt obligations of Citigroup Funding, U.S. holders of the notes will be required to include original issue discount (“OID”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes in gross income on a constant yield basis over the term of the Notes. This tax OID (computed at the assumed comparable yield) will be includible in a U.S. holder’s gross income (as ordinary income) over the term of the Notes, and generally will be reported to U.S. non-corporate holders on an IRS Form 1099. The assumed comparable yield is based on a rate at which Citigroup Funding would issue a similar debt obligation with no contingent payments. The amount of tax OID is based on an assumed amount payable at maturity. This assumed amount is neither a prediction nor guarantee of the actual yield of, or payment to be made in respect of, the Notes. If the amount the Notes pay at maturity is, in fact, less than this assumed amount, then a U.S. holder will have recognized taxable income in periods prior to maturity that exceeds that holder’s economic income from holding the Notes during such periods (with an offsetting ordinary loss). If a U.S. holder disposes of the Notes, the U.S. holder will be required to treat any gain recognized upon the disposition of the Notes as ordinary income (rather than capital gain).

 

In the case of a holder of the Notes that is not a U.S. person all payments made with respect to the Notes and any gain realized upon the sale or other disposition of the Notes should not be subject to U.S. income or withholding tax, provided that the holder complies with applicable certification requirements (including in general the furnishing of an IRS form W-8 or substitute form) and such payments and gain are not effectively connected with a U.S. trade or business of such holder.

 

You should refer to the preliminary pricing supplement related to this offering and the

accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus for additional information relating to U.S. federal income tax and should consult your own tax advisors to determine tax consequences particular to your situation.

 

ERISA and IRA Purchase Considerations

 

Employee benefit plans that are subject to ERISA, entities the assets of which are deemed to constitute assets of such plans, and government or other plans subject to laws substantially similar to ERISA are NOT permitted to purchase the Notes.

 

Individual retirement accounts, individual retirement annuities and Keogh Plans will be permitted to purchase or hold the Notes as long as (1) no Citigroup Global Markets affiliate or employee manages the account or provides advice to the account that serves as a primary basis for the account’s decision to purchase or hold the Notes, (2) if the account is owned by a Citigroup Global Markets employee, the employee does not receive any compensation as an employee (such as, for example, an addition to bonus) based on the purchase of Notes by his/her account and (3) any SEP, Simple or Keogh Plans that purchase Notes cover only owners and not employees.

 

Additional Considerations

 

If any of the relevant exchange rates are not available on Reuters page “FXBENCH” or “BRFR,” as applicable, or any substitute page thereto, the Calculation Agent may determine the relevant exchange rate in accordance with the procedures set forth in the preliminary pricing supplement related to this offering. You should refer to the section “Description of the Notes – Basket Return Amount” in the preliminary pricing supplement for more information.

 

Citigroup Global Markets is an affiliate of Citigroup Funding. Accordingly, the offering will conform to the requirements set forth in Rule 2720 of the Conduct Rules of the National Association of Securities Dealers.

 

Client accounts over which Citigroup or its affiliates have investment discretion are NOT permitted to purchase the Notes, either directly or indirectly.


 

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