U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 28, 2003
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Citigroup Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-9924 52-1568099
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
399 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10043
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 559-1000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Citigroup Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K
Item 5. Other Events.
On July 28, 2003, Citigroup Inc. announced settlements with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York, and the New York County District Attorney's Office
that resolve on a civil basis their investigations into Citigroup's structured
finance work for Enron. The Company also announced that its settlement
agreement with the SEC concludes that agency's investigation into certain
Citigroup work for Dynegy.
A copy of the related press release is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form
8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Number
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99.1 Press Release, dated July 28, 2003, issued by Citigroup Inc.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 28, 2003 CITIGROUP INC.
By: /s/ Michael S. Helfer
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Name: Michael S. Helfer
Title: General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
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99.1 Press Release, dated July 28, 2003, issued by Citigroup Inc.
Exhibit 99.1
[Citigroup Logo]
For immediate release
Citigroup Inc. (NYSE symbol: C)
July 28, 2003
CITIGROUP STATEMENT ON ENRON SETTLEMENTS WITH THE SEC, FEDERAL
RESERVE, OCC, AND MANHATTAN DA
New York - Citigroup today announced settlements with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal
Reserve Bank of New York, and the New York County District Attorney's Office
that resolve on a civil basis their investigations into Citigroup's structured
finance work for Enron. The Company also announced that its settlement
agreement with the SEC concludes that agency's investigation into certain
Citigroup work for Dynegy.
Charles O. Prince, Chairman and CEO of Citigroup's Global Corporate and
Investment Bank, said: "We are pleased this settlement brings to a close the
investigations of Citigroup undertaken by the SEC, OCC, Federal Reserve Bank of
New York, and Manhattan District Attorney into these matters, and we appreciate
their recognition of our continuing efforts to implement meaningful reforms in
our structured finance business.
"There is no question that transparency in financial transactions and reporting
is essential for investors and businesses and for the sound operation of our
markets. We are pleased that we have been able to respond promptly and
effectively to the problems that underlay this investigation. Put simply, the
transactions addressed in these settlements would not happen now at Citigroup.
Last August, to make sure that investors are readily able to understand the
financial impact of transactions that Citigroup participates in, we announced a
new "net effect" rule. Under that rule, Citigroup will execute so-called complex
structured finance transactions only with clients that agree to disclose the
transaction's net effect on the client's financial position. Since then, we have
continued to develop and improve the way in which we review and approve complex
structured finance transactions.
"Our structured finance initiatives are part of the broader effort Citigroup has
undertaken in the past year to be a best practice leader and to help restore the
confidence of investors in our markets. We are committed to assuring compliance
and continually scrutinizing our practices in order to adhere to the highest
standards as our business evolves."
Information on the implementation of Citigroup's Structured Finance Initiative
can be found in its 2002 Initiatives Report on www.citigroup.com.
Under the terms of the SEC agreement, Citigroup will pay to the SEC a total of
$120 million in disgorgement, penalties and interest, including $101.25 million
related to Enron and $18.75 million related to Dynegy. Under the terms of the
agreement with the
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Manhattan DA, Citigroup will pay $12.5 million to New York
State and $12.5 million to New York City, plus $500,000 for the costs of the
DA's investigation. The costs associated with this settlement have been fully
reserved and will have no financial impact on income in the quarter. The
agreements with the OCC and Federal Reserve involve the development and
refinement of compliance procedures related to structured finance activities and
risk management, and do not require monetary payments. These agreements were
reached by Citigroup (and, in the case of the Written Agreement with the OCC,
Citibank) without admitting or denying any wrongdoing or liability, and the
agreements do not establish wrongdoing or liability for the purpose of civil
litigation or any other proceeding.
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Media: Leah Johnson: 212-559-9446
Christina Pretto: 212-816-8572
Investors: Sheri Ptashek: 212-559-2718
Fixed Income Investors: John Randel: 212-559-5091
Citigroup (NYSE: C), the preeminent global financial services company with some
200 million customer accounts in more than 100 countries, provides consumers,
corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial
products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and
investment banking, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major
brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank,
CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, Banamex, and Travelers Life and Annuity.
Additional information may be found at: www.citigroup.com.
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