Citigroup Finalizes $985M Preferred Stock Offering with 6.500% Fixed Rate Reset Dividends

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Citigroup Inc. has finalized the terms for a $985 million offering of 6.500% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series JJ, issued as depositary shares, to bolster its capital structure.

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• New Preferred Stock Series Established

  Citigroup Inc. filed a Certificate of Designations establishing the 6.500% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series JJ, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share.

• Depositary Share Offering Finalized

  The company issued 1,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a preferred share, at a purchase price of $985 per depositary share.

• Total Capital Raise Amount

  The offering amounts to $985 million in gross proceeds, contributing to the company's capital base.

• Dividend Structure and Redemption

  Dividends are noncumulative, payable quarterly, initially at an annual rate of 6.500% until May 15, 2031, then reset. The preferred stock is callable by the company on or after May 15, 2031, or following a Regulatory Capital Event.

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This 8-K filing details the definitive terms of Citigroup's $985 million preferred stock offering, which is a standard capital management move for a large financial institution. The issuance of 6.500% Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Preferred Stock, Series JJ, through depositary shares, strengthens the company's capital base, likely for regulatory purposes. While the offering introduces new dividend obligations, the noncumulative nature provides some flexibility. The successful completion of such an offering is generally viewed as a neutral event for a well-capitalized bank, reflecting ongoing balance sheet management rather than a significant shift in financial health.