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Published on 8/24/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Citigroup prices $51.09 million 12% ELKS linked to Caterpillar

By Angela McDaniels

Seattle, Aug. 24 - Citigroup Funding Inc. priced a $51.09 million issue of Equity LinKed Securities (ELKS) due March 6, 2008 linked to the common stock of Caterpillar Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes will pay 6.27% at maturity for an annualized rate of 12%.

The payout at maturity, in addition to interest, will be par of $10 unless Caterpillar stock falls by 17.5% or more during the life of the notes, in which case the payout will be a number of Caterpillar shares equal to $10 divided by the initial share price or, at the holder's option, the equivalent cash value.

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. is the underwriter.

Issuer:Citigroup Funding Inc.
Issue:Equity LinKed Securities (ELKS)
Underlying stock:Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT)
Amount:$51.09 million
Maturity:March 6, 2008
Coupon:12%, payable at maturity
Price:Par of $10
Payout at maturity:If Caterpillar stock falls below the trigger price during the life of the notes, 0.13303 of Caterpillar share or the equivalent cash value; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$75.17
Trigger price:$62.02, 82.5% of the initial share price
Pricing date:Aug. 23
Settlement date:Aug. 28
Underwriter:Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Fees:1.25%

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