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. 2007-MTNDD064,

Subject to Completion, Dated January 16, 2007)

 

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   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. 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. The basket of currencies is comprised of the Korean won, the Singapore dollar, the Philippines peso and the Indian rupee (the “Basket Currencies”). This investment allows investors to participate in the growth potential of the value of the Basket Currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. 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 one year. 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. 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. 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 140% to 160% (to be determined on the Pricing Date). Because the Notes are principal protected, the payment you receive at maturity will not be less than the amount 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 are not a suitable investment for investors who require regular fixed income payments since no payments will be made prior to maturity. 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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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,

as a result of the guarantee, 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:

               , 2007

Issue Date:

               , 2007

Valuation Date:

   Five business days before the Maturity Date

Maturity Date:

   Approximately one year after the Issue Date

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 negative

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

Basket Currencies:

   The Korean won, the Singapore dollar, the Philippines peso and the Indian rupee

Starting Exchange Rate:

   Each of the USD/KRW, USD/SGD, USD/PHP and USD/INR Exchange Rates on the Pricing Date

Ending Exchange Rate:

   Each of the USD/KRW, USD/SGD, USD/PHP and USD/INR Exchange Rates on the Valuation Date

USD/KRW Exchange Rate:

   The U.S. dollar/Korean won exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market, expressed as the amount of Korean won per one U.S. dollar, as reported by Reuters on Page “KFTC18”, or any substitute page, at 5:30 p.m. (Seoul time) on any relevant date.

USD/SGD Exchange Rate:

   The U.S. dollar/Singapore dollar exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market , expressed as the amount of Singapore dollar s 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/PHP Exchange Rate:

   The U.S. dollar/Philippines peso exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market, expressed as the amount of Philippines 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/INR Exchange Rate:

   The U.S. dollar/Indian rupee exchange rate in the global spot foreign exchange market, expressed as the amount of Indian rupees 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.

Participation Rate:

   Approximately 140% to 160% (to be determined on the Pricing Date)

Denominations:

   Minimum denominations and increments of US$1,000

Listing:

   None

Agent’s Discount:

   0.00%

Calculation Agent:

   Citigroup Financial Products Inc.

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 or 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   Principal Protection

If you hold the Notes to maturity, at maturity you will receive at least your initial principal investment in the Notes 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   Possibility of No Appreciation

If the Basket Return Percentage is zero or negative, the payment you receive at maturity will be limited to the amount of your initial investment in the Notes. This will be true even if the value of each currency in the basket has increased relative to the U.S dollar at one or more times during the term of the Notes.

 

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 Returns 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 Notes do not pay any interest. As a result, if the Basket Return Percentage is less than     %, the effective yield on your notes will be less 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 Inc. 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   Tax Treatment of the Notes

Because the Notes are contingent payment debt obligations of Citigroup Funding, you 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, even though you will receive no payments on the 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

Citigroup Financial Products 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 Citigroup Financial Products’ 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 Korean won, the Singapore dollar, the Philippines peso and the Indian rupee. 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 Korean won, in the case of the USD/KRW Exchange Rate; the U.S. dollar and the Singapore dollar, in the case of the USD/SGD Exchange Rate; the U.S. dollar and the Philippines peso, in the case of the USD/PHP Exchange Rate; and the U.S. dollar and the Indian rupee in the case of the USD/INR 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/SGD Exchange Rate has increased from 1.00 to 2.00, it means the value of one Singapore dollar (as measured against one 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 Korean won is the official currency of the Republic of Korea.

 

The Singapore dollar is the official currency of the Republic of Singapore.

 

The Philippines peso is the official currency of the Republic of the Philippines.

 

The Indian rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India.

 

We have obtained all information in this offering summary relating to the Korean won, the Singapore dollar, the Philippines peso and the Indian rupee 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/KRW

Exchange Rate


  

USD/SGD

Exchange Rate


  

USD/PHP

Exchange Rate


  

USD/INR

Exchange Rate


     High

   Low

   High

   Low

   High

   Low

   High

   Low

2002

                                       

Quarter

                                       

First

   1331.60    1301.50    1.8520    1.8173    51.700    50.870    48.825    48.245

Second

   1330.50    1200.50    1.8472    1.7665    51.150    49.350    49.050    48.815

Third

   1229.00    1165.40    1.7845    1.7329    52.470    50.200    48.845    48.370

Fourth

   1265.50    1185.70    1.8031    1.7345    53.850    52.450    48.430    47.935

2003

                                       

Quarter

                                       

First

   1256.85    1166.50    1.7720    1.7246    55.100    53.280    48.010    47.470

Second

   1257.95    1184.50    1.7836    1.7175    53.645    52.060    47.468    46.403

Third

   1191.00    1150.10    1.7644    1.7271    55.475    53.325    46.435    45.695

Fourth

   1203.18    1145.75    1.7466    1.6995    55.725    54.570    45.925    45.215

2004

                                       

Quarter

                                       

First

   1195.05    1147.27    1.7161    1.6716    56.460    55.175    45.640    43.600

Second

   1188.25    1140.30    1.7272    1.6664    56.430    55.460    46.250    43.538

Third

   1170.10    1144.15    1.7277    1.6840    56.450    55.660    46.471    45.665

Fourth

   1152.45    1035.10    1.6914    1.6314    56.455    56.025    45.900    43.460

2005

                                       

Quarter

                                       

First

   1058.90    999.85    1.6525    1.6191    56.260    53.975    43.930    43.420

Second

   1034.50    996.50    1.6859    1.6346    55.975    53.950    43.830    43.290

Third

   1054.00    1012.00    1.7005    1.6464    56.355    55.550    44.150    43.175

Fourth

   1058.50    1009.35    1.7060    1.6620    55.975    52.995    46.310    44.128

2006

                                       

Quarter

                                       

First

   1007.95    961.60    1.6605    1.6140    52.850    51.015    45.093    44.118

Second

   970.80    927.80    1.6157    1.5608    53.520    50.970    46.390    44.601

Third

   965.75    942.00    1.5943    1.5672    52.980    50.080    46.995    45.770

Fourth

   963.85    913.90    1.5908    1.5344    50.145    49.010    45.9715    44.26

2007

                                       

Quarter

                                       

First (through January 16)

   940.05    925.65    1.5450    1.5308    49.050    48.650    44.570    44.238

 

The USD/KRW Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “KFTC18,” at 5:30 p.m. (Seoul time) on January 16, 2007 was 938.10.

 

The USD/SGD Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “FXBENCH2” at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on January 16, 2007 was 1.5389.

The USD/PHP Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “FXBENCH2” at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on January 16, 2007 was 48.72.

 

The USD/INR Exchange Rate appearing on Reuters page “FXBENCH2” at 3:00 p.m. (New York City time) on January 16, 2007 was 44.19.

 


 

 

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Historical Graphs

 

The following graphs show the daily values of each of the USD/KRW, USD/SGD, USD/PHP and USD/INR exchange rates in the period from January 1, 2001 through January 16, 2007 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: February 5, 2007

n Issue Date: February 12, 2007

n Principal amount: US$1,000 per Note

n Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/KRW Exchange Rate: 926.000

n Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/SGD Exchange Rate: 1.530

n Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/PHP Exchange Rate: 49.000

 

n Starting Exchange Rate of the USD/INR Exchange Rate: 44.500

n Participation Rate: 150%

n Allocation Percentage: 25% for each Basket Currency

n Maturity Date: February 13, 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 Participation Rate and the Allocation Percentage.

 

    Hypothetical Ending Exchange
Rate


  Hypothetical Currency
Return (1)


   

Hypothetical
Basket
Return

Percentage
(1)


    Hypothetical
Basket
Return
Amount (2)


  Hypothetical
Payment at
Maturity (3)


 

Hypothetical

Return

on the

Notes


 

Example


  USD/
KRW


  USD/
SGD


  USD/
PHP


  USD/
INR


  KRW

    SGD

    PHP

    INR

         

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  923.60   1.710   57.705   52.947   0.06 %   -2.94 %   -4.44 %   -4.75 %   -12.06 %   $ 0.00   $ 1,000.00   0.00 %

2

  906.37   2.002   47.479   52.543   0.53 %   -7.71 %   0.78 %   -4.52 %   -10.92 %   $ 0.00   $ 1,000.00   0.00 %

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  1092.12   1.947   46.324   40.478   -4.48 %   -6.81 %   1.37 %   2.26 %   -7.67 %   $ 0.00   $ 1,000.00   0.00 %

4

  899.73   1.492   49.482   58.422   0.71 %   0.62 %   -0.25 %   -7.82 %   -6.74 %   $ 0.00   $ 1,000.00   0.00 %

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  947.36   1.436   52.150   49.063   -0.58 %   1.54 %   -1.61 %   -2.56 %   -3.21 %   $ 0.00   $ 1,000.00   0.00 %

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  932.39   1.521   50.160   42.051   -0.17 %   0.15 %   -0.59 %   1.38 %   0.76 %   $ 11.38   $ 1,011.38   1.14 %

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  880.63   1.430   52.462   41.913   1.23 %   1.63 %   -1.77 %   1.45 %   2.55 %   $ 38.19   $ 1,038.19   3.82 %

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  833.21   1.154   56.683   42.414   2.51 %   6.14 %   -3.92 %   1.17 %   5.90 %   $ 88.51   $ 1,088.51   8.85 %

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  839.18   1.540   42.239   41.546   2.34 %   -0.16 %   3.45 %   1.66 %   7.29 %   $ 109.34   $ 1,109.34   10.93 %

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  835.58   1.350   51.655   32.603   2.44 %   2.94 %   -1.35 %   6.68 %   10.71 %   $ 160.67   $ 1,160.67   16.07 %

(1) Hypothetical Currency Return for each Basket Currency = [(Starting Exchange Rate – Ending Exchange Rate)/Starting Exchange Rate] x 25%

 

(2) Hypothetical Basket Return Percentage = Sum of Currency Return for USD/KRW, USD/SGD, USD/PHP and USD/INR

 

(3) Hypothetical Basket Return Amount = the greater of (US$1,000 x Basket Return Percentage x Participation Rate (150%)) and $0.

 

(4) Hypothetical Payment at Maturity = US$1,000 + Basket Return Amount

 

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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.

 

All investors 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 their tax advisors to determine the 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 an assumed comparable yield of             % compounded semi-annually) will be includible in a U.S. holder’s gross income (as ordinary income) over the term of the Notes (although holders will receive no payments on the Notes prior to maturity), 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.

 

ERISA and IRA Purchase Considerations

 

Employee benefit plans subject to ERISA, entities the assets of which are deemed to constitute the assets of such plans, governmental or other plans subject to laws substantially similar to ERISA and retirement accounts (including Keogh, SEP and SIMPLE plans, individual retirement accounts and individual retirement annuities) are permitted to purchase the Notes as long as either (A)(1) no Citigroup Global Markets Inc. affiliate or employee is a fiduciary to such plan or retirement account that has or exercises any discretionary authority or control with respect to the assets of such plan or retirement account used to purchase the Notes or renders investment advice with respect to those assets and (2) such plan or retirement account is paying no more than adequate consideration for the Notes or (B) its acquisition and holding of the Notes is not prohibited by any such provisions or laws or is exempt from any such prohibition.

 

However, individual retirement accounts, individual retirement annuities and Keogh plans, as well as employee benefit plans that permit participants to direct the investment of their accounts, will not be permitted to purchase or hold the Notes if the account, plan or annuity is for the benefit of an employee of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. or a family member and the employee receives any compensation (such as, for example, an addition to bonus) based on the purchase of Notes by the account, plan or annuity.

 

You should refer to the section “ERISA Matters” in the preliminary pricing supplement related to this offering for more information.

 

Additional Considerations

 

If any of the relevant exchange rates are not available on Reuters page “FXBENCH2” or “KFTC18,” 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.


 

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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.


 

© 2007 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Member SIPC. CITIGROUP and the Umbrella Device are trademarks and service marks of Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries and are used and registered throughout the world.

 

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