Self Funding Instalments - Overview

Self Funding Instalments - Overview - SOB Series

Issuer

Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited

Guarantor

Citigroup Inc. (Moody’s Aa1 and S&P AA-)

Description

Citi Self Funding Instalments are tax efficient financial products that enable investors to leverage their exposure to ASX listed Securities.

By purchasing a Citi Self Funding Instalment, an investor pays a portion of the upfront cost of the Underlying Share and borrows the balance from Citigroup.

Investors will not receive cash amounts in respect of dividends (including ordinary and special dividends). Those cash amounts will be applied to reduce the Final Instalment.

Investors have the right to pay the Final Instalment at any time up to the Maturity Date and receive the Underlying Shares.

Investors also have the right to deliver a Request for Purchase Notice and sell the Underlying Shares to Citigroup, but only on the Maturity Date.

Gearing

40% to 60% of the Underlying Share price (as at the date of this PDS)

Investment Term

Approximately 5 years

Minimum Investment Amount

$2,000

ASX Listing

Citi Self Funding Instalments will be listed and traded on ASX

Expected Listing Date

8 July 2008

ASX Code
(as set out in the Summary Table)

SOA series XXXSOB (e.g. ANZSOB)

Offer Opens

8 July 2008

Interest Dates

8 July 2008
26 June 2009
25 June 2010
24 June 2011
24 June 2012
30 June 2012
27 June 2013

Maturity Date

27 June 2013

Instalment Payments

First Instalment – This amount is variable and is paid at the time of application or purchase on ASX. The amount of the First Instalment will be dependent, at the date of purchase, on the price of the Underlying Shares, volatility of the Underlying Shares, time to maturity and prevailing interest rates.

Final Instalment– This amount is fixed at the time the Citi Self Funding Instalment is issued or acquired but it will vary over the life of the product as described below. It is equal to the amount of the Loan granted by Citigroup to acquire the Underlying Shares (and includes Interest Amounts and the Borrowing Fee). The amount is increased annually by the Annual Interest Amount and is reduced by the net amount of Dividends and Special Dividends applied to it (subject to any deduction for tax and closely held trust obligations).

Application Type

Cash Application– apply for Citi Self Funding Instalments by completing a Cash Application Form and submitting it with payment by cheque or Bpay.

Shareholder Application – convert an existing shareholding into Citi Self Funding Instalments by completing the Shareholder Application Form and submitting it with a copy of the holding statement for the existing shares (other than self-managed superannuation funds).

Rollover Application – roll your prior series of expiring instalment warrants into a new Series of Citi Self Funding Instalments by completing the Rollover Application Form and submitting it with a copy of the holding statement for the Rollover Instalments.

Maturity Options

Pay the Final Instalment and receive full ownership of the Underlying Shares.
Defer payment of the Final Instalment by rolling into the next series of Citi Self Funding Instalments (if available).
Deliver a Request for Purchase Notice requiring Citigroup to purchase the Underlying Shares for the greater of the Final Instalment or Market Value and receive the amount (if any) by which the Market Value exceeds the Final Instalment.
Do nothing. Your Underlying Shares will be sold by the Trustee and you will receive the proceeds of the sale less the amount of the Final Instalment and any costs and expenses in accordance with the Order of Payment.

Commissions and Fees

Upfront Fee – Citigroup may pay a placement fee of up to 2.00% (including GST) of the Final Instalment on primary market applications. The amount of this fee is dependent on your arrangement with your financial adviser.

Trailing Fee - Citigroup may also pay advisers a trailing fee of up to 1.00% per annum (including GST) of the Final Instalment, payable quarterly in arrears

Disclaimer

This material is made available by Citigroup Global Markets Australia Pty Limited (“Citi”) ABN 64 003 114 832 and AFSL 240992, Participant of the ASX Group and a Participant of the Sydney Futures Exchange Limited. The Financial Products referred to in this document are issued by Citi. Warrants can be traded on ASX and investors can obtain a copy of the relevant Product Disclosure Statement by contacting Citi. Investors may also apply for Instalment Warrants under the Product Disclosure Statement. This information does not take into account the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person. Investors should be aware that there are risks of investing and that prices both rise and fall. Investors should seek their own independent financial advice based on their own circumstances before making a decision. Warrants are not bank deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, Citibank, N.A., Citibank Pty Limited or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries and are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

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