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Published on 11/26/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Citigroup sells $7 million notes linked to Citi Carry Currency Dynamic index for Eksportfinans

By Angela McDaniels

Tacoma, Wash., Nov. 26 - Eksportfinans ASA priced $7 million of 0% principal-protected notes due Nov. 27, 2009 linked to the Citi Carry Currency Dynamic USD Unfunded index via Citigroup Global Markets Inc., according to a 424B3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The index is a long- and short-weighted diversified currency and interest-rate index in which the currency allocation varies depending on the yield of 10 different currencies with specified maturities. The index currencies are the U.S. dollar, euro, British pound, Swiss franc, Australian dollar, New Zealand dollar, Japanese yen, Swedish krona, Norwegian krone and Canadian dollar.

The payout at maturity will be par plus 90% of any increase on the index. Investors will receive at least par.

Citigroup will not receive an underwriting discount, but it will earn $10 for each note sold by a financial adviser.

Issuer:Eksportfinans ASA
Issue:Principal-protected notes
Underlying index:Citi Carry Currency Dynamic USD Unfunded index
Amount:$7 million
Maturity:Nov. 27, 2009
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 90% of any index gain; floor of par
Initial index level:161.2423
Pricing date:Nov. 21
Settlement date:Nov. 27
Underwriter:Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Fees:None

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