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Published on 8/24/2010 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Citigroup sells $5 million 12.25% ELKS linked to Baidu ADSs

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Aug. 24 - Citigroup Funding Inc. priced $5 million of 12.25% annualized Equity LinKed Securities due Feb. 25, 2011 based on the performance of Baidu, Inc. American Depository Shares, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable at maturity.

If Baidu ADSs fall to or below 67% of the initial ADS price on any day during the life of the notes, the payout at maturity will be a number of ADSs equal to par of $10 divided by the initial ADS price or, at each holder's option, a cash amount equal to the value of those ADSs. Otherwise, the payout will be par.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is the underwriter.

Issuer:Citigroup Funding Inc.
Issue:Equity LinKed Securities
Underlying stock:Baidu, Inc. American Depository Shares (Nasdaq: BIDU)
Amount:$5 million
Maturity:Feb. 25, 2011
Coupon:12.25%, payable at maturity
Price:Par of $10.00
Payout at maturity:If ADSs falls to or below downside threshold price during life of notes, 0.1217 Baidu ADSs or value thereof in cash; otherwise, par
Initial ADS price:$82.17
Downside threshold price:$55.05, or 67% of initial price
Pricing date:Aug. 20
Settlement date:Aug. 25
Underwriter:Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Fees:1.2%
Cusip:17316G883

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