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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Citigroup Receives $7.5 Billion Capital Infusion

by Calculated Risk on 11/27/2007 12:35:00 AM

From the WSJ: Abu Dhabi to Bolster Citigroup With $7.5 Billion Capital Infusion

Citigroup Inc. ... is receiving a $7.5 billion capital infusion from the investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government.
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As a result of the deal, the investment authority known as ADIA will become one of Citigroup's largest shareholders, with a stake of no more than 4.9%.
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In exchange for its investment, ADIA will receive convertible stock in Citigroup yielding 11% annually. The shares are required to be converted into common stock at a conversion price of between $31.83 and $37.24 a share over a period of time between March 2010 and September 2011.