AI assistant
CITIGROUP INC — Capital/Financing Update 2012
Feb 23, 2012
14792_prs_2012-02-23_dae10735-26e9-42b2-9fce-c65ac78551c4.zip
Capital/Financing Update
Open in viewerOpens in your device viewer
February 21, 2012 Medium-Term Notes, Series D Pricing Supplement No. 2012-MTNDG0199 Registration Statement Nos. 333-172554 and 333-172554-01 Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
From and including February 24, 2012 to but excluding February 24, 2014, the notes will bear interest during each quarterly interest period at a fixed rate of 4.00% per annum. From and including February 24, 2014 to but excluding the maturity date, the notes will bear interest during each quarterly interest period at a per annum rate equal to the floating interest rate commonly referred to as “three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR” determined on the second London business day prior to the first day of the applicable interest period plus a spread of 2.00%, subject to the maximum interest rate per annum applicable to each such interest period, as described below. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of Citigroup Funding Inc. All payments due on the notes, including the repayment of principal, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding Inc.’s parent company, and are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc.
It is important for you to consider the information contained in this pricing supplement together with the information contained in the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus in connection with your investment in the notes.
| KEY TERMS — Issuer: | Citigroup Funding Inc. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Guarantee: | Any payments due on the notes, including the repayment of principal, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc., Citigroup Funding Inc.’s parent company | ||
| Issue price: | $1,000 per note (see “Underwriting fee and issue price” below) | ||
| Principal amount: | $1,000 per note | ||
| Aggregate principal amount: | $10,250,000 | ||
| Pricing date: | February 21, 2012 | ||
| Original issue date: | February 24, 2012 | ||
| Maturity date: | February 24, 2020. If the maturity date is not a business day, then the payment required to be made on the maturity date may be made on the next succeeding business day with the same force and effect as if it had been made on the maturity date. No additional interest will accrue as a result of delayed payment. | ||
| Payment at maturity: | $1,000 per note plus any accrued and unpaid interest | ||
| Interest rate per annum: | From and including the original issue date to but excluding February 24, 2014: · 4.00% From and including February 24, 2014 to but excluding the maturity date: · a floating rate equal to three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR determined on the second London business day prior to the first day of the applicable interest period plus a spread of 2.00%, subject to the maximum interest rate per annum applicable to each such interest period | ||
| Maximum interest rate per annum: | From and including February 24, 2014 to but excluding February 24, 2016: · 5.00% From and including February 24, 2016 to but excluding February 24, 2018: · 6.00% From and including February 24, 2018 to but excluding the maturity date: · 7.00% | ||
| Interest payment dates: | Each February 24, May 24, August 24 and November 24, beginning on May 24, 2012 and ending on the maturity date. Interest will be payable to the persons in whose names the notes are registered at the close of business on the business day preceding each interest payment date (each such day, a “regular record date”). If a scheduled interest payment date is not a business day, interest will be paid on the next succeeding business day with the same force and effect as if it has been paid on the scheduled interest payment date. No additional interest will accrue as a result of delayed payment. | ||
| Interest period: | Each three-month period from and including an interest payment date to but excluding the next interest payment date | ||
| Quarterly interest payment per note: | The product of $1,000 and the applicable interest rate per annum divided by 4 | ||
| Day-count convention: | 30/360 Unadjusted | ||
| CUSIP: | 1730T0WF2 | ||
| ISIN: | US1730T0WF29 | ||
| Listing: | The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange. | ||
| Underwriter: | Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an affiliate of the issuer. See “General Information—Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest” in this pricing supplement. | ||
| Underwriting fee and issue price: | Issue price | Underwriting fee (1) | Proceeds to the issuer (2) |
| Per note | $1,000.00 | $7.50 | $992.50 |
| Total | $10,250,000.00 | $1,875.00 | $10,248,125.00 |
(1) Citigroup Global Markets Inc., an affiliate of Citigroup Funding Inc. and the underwriter of the sale of the notes, is acting as principal and will receive an underwriting fee of up to $7.50 for each note sold in this offering. The actual underwriting fee per note will be equal to the selling concession provided to selected dealers, as described in the next sentence. Selected dealers will receive a selling concession of up to $7.50 for each note they sell. The total underwriting fee shown above gives effect to the actual amount of this variable selling concession. Additionally, it is possible that Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and its affiliates may profit from expected hedging activity related to this offering, even if the value of the notes declines. You should refer to “Risk Factors,” “General Information—Fees and selling concessions” and “General Information—Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest” in this pricing supplement for more information.
(2) The per note proceeds to Citigroup Funding Inc. indicated above represent the minimum per note proceeds to Citigroup Funding Inc. for any note, assuming the maximum per note underwriting fee of $7.50. As noted in footnote (1), the underwriting fee is variable. The total proceeds to Citigroup Funding Inc. shown above gives effect to the actual amount of this variable underwriting fee. You should refer to “Risk Factors,” “General Information—Fees and selling concessions” and “General Information—Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest” in this pricing supplement for more information.
Investing in the notes involves risks not associated with an investment in conventional debt securities. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page PS-2.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the notes or determined that this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
You should read this document together with the related prospectus supplement and prospectus,
each of which can be accessed via the hyperlink below.
Prospectus Supplement and Prospectus filed on May 12, 2011:
EFPlaceholder http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/831001/000095012311049309/y91273b2e424b2.htm
the notes are not bank deposits or savings accounts, and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency or instrumentality, nor are they obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
Risk Factors
The following is a non-exhaustive list of certain key risk factors for investors in the notes. For further discussion of these and other risks, you should read the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in the accompanying prospectus supplement. We also urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting and other advisers in connection with your investment in the notes.
n The amount of interest payable on the notes will vary. The notes differ from conventional fixed-rate debt securities in that the interest payable on the notes will vary after the first two years of the term of the notes based on the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR. The interest rate payable at any time after the first two years of the term of the notes may be significantly less than the fixed rate payable on the notes during those first two years. From and including February 24, 2014 to but excluding the maturity date, the notes will bear interest during each quarterly interest period at a per annum rate equal to the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR determined on the second London business day prior to the first day of the applicable interest period plus a spread of 2.00%, subject to the maximum interest rate per annum applicable to each such interest period. The per annum interest rate that is determined on the relevant interest determination date will apply to the entire interest period following that interest determination date, even if three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR increases during that interest period, but is applicable only to that quarterly interest period; interest payments for any other quarterly interest period will vary.
n The interest rate applicable to the notes will be subject to a maximum interest rate per annum. The interest rate applicable to the notes is fixed at 4.00% per annum for the first two years of the term of the notes and, although it will fluctuate thereafter, cannot exceed the maximum interest rate of 5.00% per annum for the third and fourth years of the term of the notes, 6.00% per annum for the fifth and sixth years of the term of the notes or 7.00% per annum for the last two years of the term of the notes. As a result, if the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR applicable to any interest period is greater than 3.00% during the third and fourth years of the term of the notes, 4.00% during the fifth and sixth years of the term of the notes or 5.00% during the last two years of the term of the notes (taking into account that a spread of 2.00% will be added to the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR on the applicable interest determination date), the notes will provide you less interest income than an investment in a similar instrument that is not subject to a maximum interest rate per annum.
n The yield on the notes may be lower than the yield on a standard debt security of comparable maturity. From and including February 24, 2014 to but excluding the maturity date, the notes will bear interest during each quarterly interest period at a per annum rate equal to the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR determined on the second London business day prior to the first day of the applicable interest period plus a spread of 2.00%, subject to the maximum interest rate per annum applicable to each such interest period. As a result, unless the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is significantly greater during the floating rate period than its current and recent levels, the effective yield on your notes will be less than that which would be payable on a conventional fixed-rate, non-callable debt security of Citigroup Funding Inc. (“Citigroup Funding”) (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) of comparable maturity.
n Secondary market sales of the notes may result in a loss of principal. You will be entitled to receive at least the full principal amount of your notes, subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc., only if you hold the notes to maturity. Because the market value of the notes may fluctuate, if you sell your notes in the secondary market prior to maturity, you may receive less than the principal amount of the notes.
n An investment in the notes may be more risky than an investment in notes with a shorter term. The notes have a term of eight years. By purchasing notes with a longer term, you will bear greater exposure to fluctuations in market interest rates than if you purchased a note with a shorter term. In particular, you will be negatively affected if the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR rises above the levels at which the applicable maximum interest rate per annum would be reached, because the interest rate applicable to your notes during a particular interest period may be less than the amount of interest you could earn on other investments available at such time. In addition, if you tried to sell your notes at such time, the value of your notes in any secondary market transaction would also be adversely affected.
n The notes are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc., and any actual or anticipated changes to its credit ratings or credit spreads may adversely affect the market value of the notes. You are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Inc. The notes are not guaranteed by any entity other than Citigroup Inc. If Citigroup Inc. defaults on its guarantee obligations under the notes, your investment would be at risk and you could lose some or all of your investment. As a result, the market value of the notes will be affected by changes in the market’s view of Citigroup Inc.’s creditworthiness. Any decline, or anticipated decline, in Citigroup Inc.’s credit ratings or increase, or anticipated increase, in the credit spreads charged by the market for taking Citigroup Inc. credit risk is likely to adversely affect the market value of the notes.
n The price at which you will be able to sell your notes prior to maturity will depend on a number of factors and may be substantially less than you originally invest. Numerous factors will influence the value of the notes in any secondary market that may develop and the price at which Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“Citigroup Global Markets”) may be willing to purchase the notes in any such secondary market, including: the level and volatility of three-month U.S-dollar LIBOR, interest rates in the market, the time remaining to maturity, hedging activities by our affiliates, fees and projected hedging fees, and any actual or anticipated changes in the credit ratings, financial condition and results of Citigroup Funding and Citigroup Inc. As a result, the market value of the notes will vary and may be less than the issue price at any time prior to maturity. Sale of the notes prior to maturity may result in a loss.
February 2012 PS-2
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
n The historical performance of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is not an indication of its future performance. The historical performance of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, which is included in this pricing supplement, should not be taken as an indication of the future performance of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR during the term of the notes. Changes in the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will affect the amount of interest payable on and the value of the notes, but it is impossible to predict whether the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will rise or fall.
n The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange, and secondary trading may be limited. The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the notes. Citigroup Global Markets may, but is not obligated to, make a market in the notes. Even if there is a secondary market, it may not provide enough liquidity to allow you to trade or sell the notes easily. Because we do not expect that other broker-dealers will participate significantly in the secondary market for the notes, the price at which you may be able to trade your notes is likely to depend on the price, if any, at which Citigroup Global Markets is willing to transact. If, at any time, Citigroup Global Markets were not to make a market in the notes, it is likely that there would be no secondary market for the notes. Accordingly, you should be willing to hold your notes to maturity.
n The inclusion of underwriting fees and projected profit from hedging in the issue price is likely to adversely affect secondary market prices. Assuming no changes in market conditions or other relevant factors, the price, if any, at which Citigroup Global Markets is willing to purchase the notes in secondary market transactions will likely be lower than the issue price since the issue price includes, and secondary market prices are likely to exclude, underwriting fees paid with respect to the notes, as well as the cost of hedging our obligations under the notes. The cost of hedging includes the projected profit that our affiliates may realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in managing the hedging transactions. The secondary market prices for the notes are also likely to be reduced by the costs of unwinding the related hedging transactions. Our affiliates may realize a profit from the expected hedging activity even if the market value of the notes declines. In addition, any secondary market prices for the notes may differ from values determined by pricing models used by Citigroup Global Markets, as a result of dealer discounts, mark-ups or other transaction costs.
n The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of the issuer, will make determinations with respect to the notes. Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., the calculation agent for the notes, is an affiliate of ours. As calculation agent, Citigroup Financial Products, Inc. will determine, among other things, the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR and will calculate the interest payable to you on each interest payment date. Any of these determinations or calculations made by Citigroup Financial Products, Inc. in its capacity as calculation agent, including with respect to the calculation of the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR in the event of the unavailability of the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, may adversely affect the amount of one or more interest payments to you.
n Hedging and trading activity by Citigroup Funding could result in a conflict of interest. In anticipation of the sale of the notes, one or more of our affiliates have entered into hedge transactions. This hedging activity may involve trading in instruments, such as options, swaps or futures, based upon three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR. This hedging activity may present a conflict between your interest in the notes and the interests our affiliates have in executing, maintaining and adjusting their hedge transactions because it could affect the price at which our affiliate Citigroup Global Markets may be willing to purchase your notes in the secondary market. Because hedging our obligations under the notes involves risk and may be influenced by a number of factors, it is possible that our affiliates may profit from the hedging activity, even if the market value of the notes declines.
n You will have no rights against the publishers of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR. You will have no rights against the publishers of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR even though the amount you receive on each interest payment date after the first two years of the term of the notes will depend upon the level of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR. The publishers of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR are not in any way involved in this offering and have no obligations relating to the notes or the holders of the notes.
February 2012 PS-3
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| United States federal income tax considerations: | The notes should be treated as “variable rate debt instruments” that provide for a single fixed rate followed by a qualified floating rate (“QFR”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes and should be treated as issued with original issue discount (“OID”) based on the application of the rules described below. Under applicable Treasury Regulations, in order to determine the amount of qualified stated interest (“QSI”) and OID in respect of the notes, an equivalent fixed rate debt instrument must be constructed. The equivalent fixed rate debt instrument is constructed in the following manner: (i) first, the initial fixed rate is converted to a QFR that would preserve the fair market value of the notes, and (ii) second, each QFR (including the QFR determined under (i) above) is converted into a fixed rate substitute (which will generally be the value of that QFR as of the issue date of the notes). Under this approach, all of the floating rate payments on the notes will be treated as QSI, while only a portion of the fixed rate payment will be treated as QSI. QSI on the notes, calculated based on the equivalent fixed rate debt instrument and adjusted as described below, will be taxable to a United States holder (as defined in the accompanying prospectus supplement) as ordinary interest income at the time it accrues or is received in accordance with the holder’s method of tax accounting. A United States holder will be required to include OID in income for federal income tax purposes as it accrues, in accordance with a constant-yield method based on a compounding of interest. Payments treated as made on the equivalent fixed rate debt instrument, other than QSI, are not separately taxed but instead reduce the United States holder’s adjusted tax basis in the note. If the amount a United States holder receives in a calendar year is greater than the interest assumed to be paid or accrued under the equivalent fixed rate debt instrument, the excess is treated as additional QSI and will be taxable to the holder as ordinary income. If the amount a United States holder receives in a calendar year is less than the interest assumed to be paid or accrued under the equivalent fixed rate debt instrument, the difference will reduce the amount of QSI the holder is treated as receiving and will reduce the amount of ordinary income the holder is required to take into income. Upon the sale or other taxable disposition of a note, a United States holder generally will recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized on the disposition and the holder’s adjusted tax basis in the note. A United States holder’s adjusted tax basis in a note will equal the cost of the note to the holder, increased by the amounts of any OID previously included in income by the holder with respect to the note and reduced by any payments other than QSI received by the holder. Such gain or loss generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if the United States holder has held the note for more than one year at the time of disposition. A non-United States holder (as defined in the accompanying prospectus supplement) generally will not be subject to U.S. federal withholding or income tax with respect to interest (or OID) paid on and amounts received on the sale, exchange or retirement of the notes if they fulfill certain certification requirements. Special rules apply to non-United States holders whose income and gain on their notes are effectively connected with the conduct of a U.S. trade or business or who are individuals present in the United States for 183 days or more in a taxable year. Both U.S. and non-U.S. persons considering an investment in the notes should read the discussion under “Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and consult their tax advisers regarding all aspects of the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the notes, including any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or foreign taxing jurisdiction. |
| Trustee: | The Bank of New York Mellon (as successor trustee under an indenture dated June 1, 2005) will serve as trustee for the notes. |
| Use of proceeds and hedging: | The net proceeds received from the sale of the notes will be used for general corporate purposes and, in part, in connection with hedging our obligations under the notes through one or more of our affiliates. Hedging activities related to the notes by one or more of our affiliates will likely involve trading in one or more instruments based upon three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR, such as options, swaps and/or futures, and/or by taking positions in any other available securities or instruments that we may wish to use in connection with such hedging. It is possible that our affiliates may profit from this hedging activity, even if the market value of the notes declines. Profit or loss from this hedging activity could affect the price at which Citigroup Funding’s affiliate, Citigroup Global Markets, may be willing to purchase your notes in the secondary market. For further information on our use of proceeds and hedging, see “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying prospectus. |
| ERISA and IRA purchase considerations: | Each purchaser of the notes or any interest therein will be deemed to have represented and warranted on each day from and including the date of its purchase or other acquisition of the notes through and including the date of disposition of such notes that either: (a) it is not (i) an employee benefit plan subject to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA, (ii) an entity with respect to which part or all of its assets constitute assets of any such employee benefit plan by reason of C.F.R. 2510.3-101 or otherwise, (iii) a plan described in |
February 2012 PS-4
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
| Section 4975(e)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,a s amended (the “Code”) (for example, individual retirement accounts, individual retirement annuities or Keogh plans), or (iv) a government or other plan subject to federal, state or local law substantially similar to the fiduciary responsibility provisions of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code (such law, provisions and Section, collectively, a “Prohibited Transaction Provision” and (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv), collectively, “Plans”); or (b) if it is a Plan, either (A)(i) none of Citigroup Global Markets, its affiliates or any employee thereof is a Plan fiduciary that has or exercises any discretionary authority or control with respect to the Plan’s assets used to purchase the notes or renders investment advice with respect to those assets, and (ii) the Plan is paying no more than adequate consideration for the notes or (B) its acquisition and holding of the notes is not prohibited by a Prohibited Transaction Provision or is exempt therefrom. The above representations and warranties are in lieu of the representations and warranties described in the section “ERISA Matters” in the accompanying prospectus supplement. Please also refer to the section “ERISA Matters” in the accompanying prospectus. | |
|---|---|
| Fees and selling concessions: | Citigroup Global Markets, an affiliate of Citigroup Funding and the underwriter of the sale of the notes, is acting as principal and will receive an underwriting fee of up to $7.50 from Citigroup Funding for each note sold in this offering. The actual underwriting fee per note will be equal to the selling concession provided to selected dealers, as described in the next sentence. Selected dealers will receive a selling concession of up to $7.50 for each note they sell. Additionally, it is possible that Citigroup Global Markets and its affiliates may profit from expected hedging activity related to this offering, even if the value of the notes declines. You should refer to “Risk Factors” above and “Risk Factors—Citigroup Funding’s Hedging Activity Could Result in a Conflict of Interest” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and the section “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying prospectus. Selling concessions allowed to dealers in connection with the offering may be reclaimed by the underwriter if, within 30 days of the offering, the underwriter repurchases the notes distributed by such dealers. |
| Supplemental information regarding plan of distribution; conflicts of interest: | The terms and conditions set forth in the Amended and Restated Global Selling Agency Agreement dated August 26, 2011 among Citigroup Funding, Citigroup Inc. and the agents named therein, including Citigroup Global Markets, govern the sale and purchase of the notes. Citigroup Global Markets, acting as principal, has agreed to purchase from Citigroup Funding, and Citigroup Funding has agreed to sell to Citigroup Global Markets, $10,250,000 principal amount of the notes (10,250 notes) for a minimum of $992.50 per note, any payments due on which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc. Citigroup Global Markets proposes to offer the notes to selected dealers at $1,000.00 per note less a selling concession as described under “—Fees and selling concessions” above. The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange. In order to hedge its obligations under the notes, Citigroup Funding expects to enter into one or more swaps or other derivatives transactions with one or more of its affiliates. You should refer to the sections “Risk Factors—Hedging and trading activity by Citigroup Funding could result in a conflict of interest,” and “General Information—Use of proceeds and hedging” in this pricing supplement, “Risk Factors—Citigroup Funding’s Hedging Activity Could Result in a Conflict of Interest” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and the section “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in the accompanying prospectus. Citigroup Global Markets is an affiliate of Citigroup Funding. Accordingly, the offering of the notes will conform with the requirements addressing conflicts of interest when distributing the securities of an affiliate set forth in Rule 5121 of the Conduct Rules of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Client accounts over which Citigroup Inc., its subsidiaries or affiliates of its subsidiaries have investment discretion are not permitted to purchase the notes, either directly or indirectly, without the prior written consent of the client. See “Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest” in the accompanying prospectus supplement for more information. |
| Calculation agent: | Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., an affiliate of Citigroup Funding, will serve as calculation agent for the notes. All determinations made by the calculation agent will be at the sole discretion of the calculation agent and will, in the absence of manifest error, be conclusive for all purposes and binding on Citigroup Funding, Citigroup Inc. and the holders of the notes. Citigroup Financial Products, Inc. is obligated to carry out its duties and functions as calculation agent in good faith and using its reasonable judgment. |
| Paying agent: | Citibank, N.A. will serve as will serve as paying agent and registrar and will also hold the global security representing the notes as custodian for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”). |
| Contact: | Clients may contact their local brokerage representative. |
We encourage you to also read the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus, which can be accessed via the hyperlink on the front page of this pricing supplement, in connection with your investment in the notes.
February 2012 PS-5
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
Determination of Three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR
Three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is a daily reference rate fixed in U.S. dollars based on the interest rates at which banks borrow funds from each other for a term of three months, in marketable size, in the London interbank market. For any relevant date, three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will equal the rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR appearing on Reuters BBA page “LIBOR01” (or any successor page as determined by the calculation agent) as of 11:00 am (New York time) on that date. Although three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is ordinarily published on each London business day, the interest rate on the notes for any interest period beginning on or after February 24, 2014 will be based on a spread over three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR as determined solely on the second London business day prior to the first day of that interest period.
If a rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is not published on Reuters BBA page “LIBOR01” (or any successor page as determined by the calculation agent) on any day on which the rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is required, then the calculation agent will request the principal London office of each of five major reference banks in the London interbank market, selected by the calculation agent, to provide such bank’s offered quotation to prime banks in the London interbank market for deposits in U.S. dollars in an amount that is representative of a single transaction in that market at that time (a “Representative Amount”) and for a term of three months as of 11:00 am (London time) on such day. If at least two such quotations are so provided, the rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will be the arithmetic mean of such quotations. If fewer than two such quotations are provided, the calculation agent will request each of three major banks in New York City to provide such bank’s rate to leading European banks for loans in U.S. dollars in a Representative Amount and for a term of three months as of approximately 11:00 am (New York City time) on such day. If at least two such rates are so provided, the rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will be the arithmetic mean of such rates. If fewer than two such rates are so provided, then the rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will be three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR in effect as of 11:00 am (New York City time) on the immediately preceding London business day.
A “business day” means any day that is not a Saturday or Sunday and that, in New York City, is not a day on which banking institutions are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close.
A “London business day” means any day on which dealings in deposits in U.S. dollars are transacted in the London interbank market.
February 2012 PS-6
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
Historical Information on Three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR
The following table sets forth, for each of the periods indicated, the high and low three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR as reported on Bloomberg. The historical three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR should not be taken as an indication of the future performance of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR. Any historical upward or downward trend in three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR during any period set forth below is not an indication that three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the notes.
| Historical Three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | High | Low |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ||
| First | 5.36025% | 5.33000% |
| Second | 5.36000% | 5.35000% |
| Third | 5.72500% | 5.19813% |
| Fourth | 5.25313% | 4.70250% |
| 2008 | ||
| First | 4.68063% | 2.54188% |
| Second | 2.92000% | 2.63813% |
| Third | 4.05250% | 2.78500% |
| Fourth | 4.81875% | 1.42500% |
| 2009 | ||
| First | 1.42125% | 1.08250% |
| Second | 1.17688% | 0.59500% |
| Third | 0.58750% | 0.28250% |
| Fourth | 0.28438% | 0.24875% |
| 2010 | ||
| First | 0.29150% | 0.24875% |
| Second | 0.53925% | 0.29150% |
| Third | 0.53363% | 0.28938% |
| Fourth | 0.30375% | 0.28438% |
| 2011 | ||
| First | 0.31400% | 0.30281% |
| Second | 0.30100% | 0.24500% |
| Third | 0.37433% | 0.24575% |
| Fourth | 0.58100% | 0.37761% |
| 2012 | ||
| First (through February 21, 2012) | 0.58250% | 0.49260% |
The rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR for February 21, 2012, was 0.49260%.
The following graph shows the published daily rate for three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR in the period from January 2, 2007 through February 21, 2012. Past movements of three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR are not indicative of the future three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR. Changes in three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will affect the value of the notes and the interest payments on the notes after the first two years of the term of the notes, but it is impossible to predict whether three-month U.S. dollar LIBOR will rise or fall.
February 2012 PS-7
Non-Callable Fixed to Float Notes due February 24, 2020
Additional Information
General
The notes are a series of unsecured senior debt securities issued by Citigroup Funding under the senior debt indenture described in the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus. Any payments due on the notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc. 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, including any payment of principal, will rank equally with all other unsecured and unsubordinated debt of Citigroup Inc. The notes will be issued only in fully registered form and in denominations of $1,000 per note and integral multiples thereof.
Reference is made to the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus for a detailed summary of additional provisions of the notes and of the senior debt indenture under which the notes will be issued.
Book-Entry Procedures
You will not have the right to receive physical certificates evidencing your ownership except under limited circumstances. Instead, we will issue the notes in the form of a global certificate, which will be held by DTC or its nominee. Direct and indirect participants in DTC will record beneficial ownership of the notes by individual investors. Accountholders in the Euroclear or Clearstream Banking clearance systems may hold beneficial interests in the notes through the accounts those systems maintain with DTC. You should refer to the section “Description of the Notes—Book-Entry System” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and the section “Description of Debt Securities—Book-Entry Procedures and Settlement” in the accompanying prospectus.
No Redemption
The notes are not subject to redemption at the option of Citigroup Funding or any holder prior to maturity.
Events of Default
In case of default in payment at maturity of the notes, the notes will bear interest, payable upon demand of the beneficial owners of the notes in accordance with the terms of the notes, from and after the maturity date through the date when payment of the unpaid amount has been made or duly provided for, at the rate of 4.665% per annum on the unpaid amount (or the cash equivalent of the unpaid amount) due.
Validity of the Notes
In the opinion of Douglas C. Turnbull, Associate General Counsel - Capital Markets and Corporate Reporting of Citigroup Inc. (the “Guarantor”) and counsel to Citigroup Funding Inc., when the notes offered by this pricing supplement have been executed and issued by Citigroup Funding Inc. and authenticated by the trustee pursuant to the indenture, and delivered against payment as contemplated herein, such notes and related guarantee will be legal, valid and binding obligations of Citigroup Funding Inc. and the Guarantor, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, fraudulent conveyance, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally from time to time in effect and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether such is considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to matters governed by the federal laws of the United States of America, the laws of the State of New York and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (including the applicable provisions of the Delaware Constitution and the reported judicial decisions interpreting the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and such applicable provisions of the Delaware Constitution). In addition, this opinion is subject to customary assumptions as to legal capacity, genuineness of signatures and authenticity of documents as stated in the opinion dated May 11, 2011, which has been filed as exhibit number 5(a) to Citigroup Funding Inc.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-172554).
© 2012 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. All rights reserved. Citi and Arc Design are trademarks and service marks of Citigroup Inc. or its affiliates and are used and registered throughout the world.
February 2012 PS-8
| We are responsible for the information contained or incorporated by reference in this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus and in any related free writing prospectus we prepare or authorize. We have not authorized anyone to give you any other information, and we take no responsibility for any other information that others may give you. You should not assume that the information contained or incorporated by reference in this pricing supplement or the accompanying prospectus supplement or prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of the document. We are not making an offer of these securities in any state where the offer is not permitted. | |
|---|---|
| TABLE OF CONTENTS | |
| Page | |
| Pricing Supplement | |
| Key Terms | PS-1 |
| Risk Factors | PS-2 |
| General Information | PS-4 |
| Determination of Three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | PS-6 |
| Historical Information on Three-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | PS-7 |
| Additional Information | PS-8 |
| Validity of the Notes | PS-8 |
| Prospectus Supplement | |
| Risk Factors | S-3 |
| Important Currency Information | S-7 |
| Description of the Notes | S-8 |
| Certain United States Federal Income Tax Considerations | S-34 |
| Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest | S-41 |
| Validity of the Notes | S-42 |
| ERISA Matters | S-42 |
| Prospectus | |
| Prospectus Summary | 1 |
| Forward-Looking Statements | 8 |
| Citigroup Inc. | 8 |
| Citigroup Funding Inc. | 8 |
| Use of Proceeds and Hedging | 9 |
| European Monetary Union | 10 |
| Description of Debt Securities | 10 |
| Description of Index Warrants | 21 |
| Description of Debt Security and Index Warrant Units | 24 |
| Plan of Distribution; Conflicts of Interest | 25 |
| ERISA Matters | 28 |
| Legal Matters | 28 |
| Experts | 28 |