Citi Reports Fourth Quarter Net Loss of $9.83 Billion, Loss Per Share of $1.99
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Results Reflect Write-Downs on Sub-Prime Related Direct Exposures
in Fixed Income Markets and Increased Credit Costs Related to U.S.
Consumer Loans
Record Results in International Consumer, Transaction Services and
Global Wealth Management
Strong Business Volumes; Average Deposits up 21%, Average Loans up
19%
Full Year 2007 Revenues of $81.7 Billion, Net Income of $3.62
Billion
Full Year Record Revenues and Net Income in International
Consumer, Transaction Services and Global Wealth Management
Full Year Record International Revenues, up 15%
NEW YORK--(Business Wire)--Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) today reported a net loss for the 2007
fourth quarter of $9.83 billion, or $1.99 per share. Results include
$18.1 billion in pre-tax write-downs and credit costs on sub-prime
related direct exposures in fixed income markets, and a $4.1 billion
increase in credit costs in U.S. consumer primarily related to higher
current and estimated losses on consumer loans.
For the full year 2007, net income was $3.62 billion, or $0.72 per
share. See Schedule A for full year business segment results.
Management Comment
"Our financial results this quarter are clearly unacceptable. Our
poor performance was driven primarily by two factors - significant
write-downs and losses on our sub-prime direct exposures in fixed
income markets, and a large increase in credit costs in our U.S.
consumer loan portfolio. Looking beyond these two factors, revenues
and volumes continued to grow strongly in a number of our franchises
and we generated record results in international consumer, transaction
services, wealth management, and advisory," said Vikram Pandit, Chief
Executive Officer of Citi.
"We have begun to take actions to ensure that Citi is well
positioned to compete and win across our franchises while effectively
keeping a tight control over our business risks. We are taking several
steps to strengthen our capital base, including today's announcement
regarding an investment in Citi by several long-term sophisticated
investors, our dividend reset, and our continued focus on divesting
non-core assets and businesses. We are taking actions to enhance our
risk management processes and to improve expense productivity. We are
also in the midst of a thorough review of our businesses, which when
complete, will drive our execution priorities," said Pandit.
"Over the past five weeks I have been touring our businesses and
listening to many of Citi's important constituents - employees,
investors, clients, regulators, and many others. These discussions
have only confirmed my deep belief in the power and strength of Citi.
We have a unique franchise that is well positioned in growing markets
with tremendous capabilities to serve clients around the world. We
intend to build on our advantages to deliver superior results for our
clients, investors, and employees," said Pandit.
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Citi Segment Results
Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues Net Income
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(In Millions of
Dollars, except % %
EPS) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Global Consumer $ 15,533 $12,882 21% $ 756 $2,611 (71)%
Markets & Banking (11,729) 7,080 NM (10,986) 1,754 NM
Global Wealth
Management 3,462 2,716 27 523 411 27
Alternative
Investments 384 1,308 (71) 61 549 (89)
Corporate/Other (434) (158) NM (187) (196) 5
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Total Citi $ 7,216 $23,828 (70)% $ (9,833) $5,129 NM
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Earnings per Share $ (1.99) $ 1.03 NM
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International
Results (1) $ 8,142 $ 9,982 (18)% $ (677) $2,036 NM
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(1) International results are fully reflected in the Total Citi
results above, and exclude Alternative Investments, and
Corporate/Other.
NM Not meaningful.
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FOURTH QUARTER SUMMARY
Revenues were $7.2 billion, down 70%, driven by significant
write-downs on sub-prime related direct exposures in fixed income
markets (discussed below). Revenues across many businesses increased,
driven by growth in business volumes.
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-- U.S. consumer revenues grew 6%, driven by higher business volumes
with average deposits and managed loans, both up 10%.
-- International consumer revenues increased 45%, driven by organic
volume growth, the impact of recent acquisitions, a $507 million pre-
tax gain on Visa Inc. shares, and a $313 million pre-tax gain on the
sale of an ownership interest in Nikko Cordial's Simplex Investment
Advisors. Average deposits and loans increased 21% and 30%,
respectively, and investment sales were up 24%.
-- In markets & banking, securities and banking revenues were negative
due to write-downs and losses related to deterioration in the
mortgage-backed and credit markets, including:
-- Write-downs of $17.4 billion on sub-prime related direct
exposures. These exposures on September 30, 2007 were comprised of
approximately $11.7 billion of gross lending and structuring
exposures and approximately $42.9 billion of net ABS CDO super
senior exposures (ABS CDO super senior gross exposures of $53.4
billion). On December 31, 2007, sub-prime related direct exposures
were comprised of approximately $8.0 billion of gross lending and
structuring exposures and approximately $29.3 billion of net ABS
CDO super senior exposures (ABS CDO super senior gross exposures
of $39.8 billion). See detail in Schedule B on page 12.
-- Lower revenues due to write-downs on non sub-prime securitized
products and in fixed income proprietary trading.
-- These results were partially offset by double-digit revenue
growth in interest rate and currency trading, commodities, and
record advisory revenues.
Transaction services revenues were a record, up 44%, driven by
increased liability balances, up 35%, and higher assets under
custody, up 26%.
Markets and banking international revenues included strong double-
digit revenue growth in Asia, Latin America, and Japan.
-- Global wealth management revenues increased 27%, as U.S. revenues
grew 7% and international revenues more than doubled due to double-
digit organic growth and increased ownership in Nikko Cordial.
-- Alternative investments revenues declined as strong growth in
client revenues was offset by lower revenues from private equity and
hedge fund activities, and a lower market value on Legg Mason shares.
-- Acquisitions contributed 7% to revenue growth during the quarter.
-- The net interest margin increased 15 basis points versus the third
quarter 2007.
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Operating expenses increased 18%, primarily driven by the impact
of acquisitions, increased business volumes, charges related to
approximately 4,200 net headcount reductions, and the impact of
foreign exchange. Expenses reflect savings from structural expense
initiatives announced in April 2007.
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-- Excluding the impact of acquisitions, organic expense growth was
9%.
-- The company opened or acquired 267 new retail bank or consumer
finance branches during the quarter, including 188 internationally
and 79 in the U.S. During 2007, 712 retail bank and consumer finance
branches have been opened or acquired.
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Credit costs increased $5.41 billion, primarily driven by an
increase in net credit losses of $1.56 billion and a net charge of
$3.85 billion to increase loan loss reserves.
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-- U.S. consumer credit costs increased $4.1 billion, comprised of
$689 million in higher net credit losses and a net charge of $3.31
billion to increase loan loss reserves. The $3.31 billion net charge
compares to a net reserve release of $127 million in the prior-year
period. The increase in credit costs primarily reflected a weakening
of leading credit indicators, including increased delinquencies on
1st and 2nd mortgages, unsecured personal loans, credit cards, and
auto loans. Credit costs increased also due to trends in the U.S.
macroeconomic environment, including the housing market downturn, and
portfolio growth.
-- International consumer credit costs increased $374 million,
comprised of $257 million of higher net credit losses and a net
charge of $217 million to increase loan loss reserves. The $217
million net charge compares to a net charge of $100 million in the
prior-year period. The increase in credit costs primarily reflected
portfolio growth, the impact of recent acquisitions, and an increase
in net credit loss ratios in consumer finance. The credit environment
in international consumer remained generally stable.
-- Markets & banking credit costs increased $905 million, driven by
higher net credit losses, including $535 million of net credit losses
on loans with sub-prime related direct exposure. Credit costs also
include a $284 million net charge to increase loan loss and unfunded
lending commitment reserves, reflecting a slight weakening in overall
portfolio credit quality, as well as loan loss reserves for specific
counterparties. The loan loss reserves for specific counterparties
includes $169 million for sub-prime related direct exposures.
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Taxes were a net credit of $7.31 billion, reflecting pre-tax
losses in the fourth quarter. The effective tax rate was 42.9% vs.
29.8% in the prior-year period due to higher tax rates in the
jurisdictions where the losses were incurred.
Summary of highlighted items. During the quarter, the following
charges and benefits were recorded. See Schedule B on page 12 for
detail on write-downs and losses on sub-prime related direct exposures
in securities and banking:
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(In Millions of
Dollars) Pre-tax Impact After-tax Impact Business
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International
Cards,
International
Retail
Banking and
Gain on Visa Inc. Transaction
shares $534 $336 Services
Gain on sale of International
ownership in Simplex Retail
Investment Advisors 313 106(2) Banking
U.S. Cards,
Gain on sale of Transaction
MasterCard shares 152 99 Services
Reserve for customer International
settlements in Japan Consumer
consumer finance (188) (122) Finance
U.S. Cards,
Visa Inc.-related Transaction
litigation reserve (306) (199) Services
Securities and
Banking,
Transaction
Services,
Smith Barney,
U.S.
Charge related to Consumer, and
headcount reductions (539)(1) (337) Private Bank
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(1) Excludes $(53) million of charges related to structural expense
initiatives announced in April 2007.
(2) Net of minority interest.
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APPENDIX
GLOBAL CONSUMER GROUP
Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues Net Income
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(In Millions of % %
Dollars) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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U.S. Cards $ 3,557 $ 3,571 -- $ 398 $1,001 (60)%
U.S. Retail
Distribution 2,699 2,407 12 245 463 (47)
U.S. Consumer
Lending 1,754 1,471 19 (1,199) 484 NM
U.S. Commercial
Business 401 508 (21) 124 146 (15)
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Total U.S.
Consumer $ 8,411 $ 7,957 6% $ (432) $2,094 NM
International
Cards 2,624 $ 1,650 59% $ 678 $ 231 NM
International
Consumer Finance 667 349 91 (207) (351) 41
International
Retail Banking 3,864 2,946 31 874 748 17
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Total
International
Consumer $ 7,155 $ 4,945 45% $ 1,345 $ 628 NM
Other (33) (20) (65) (157) (111) (41)
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Global Consumer $15,533 $12,882 21% $ 756 $2,611 (71)%
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U.S. Consumer
Revenues grew 6% driven by increased average deposits and managed
loans, both up 10%. Expenses increased 13% primarily due to a $292
million pre-tax charge related to Citi's pro-rata share of certain
Visa Inc.-related litigation exposure. Excluding the litigation
charge, expenses increased 5%. Credit costs increased substantially,
driven by a weakening of leading credit indicators, including
increased delinquencies on 1st and 2nd mortgages, unsecured personal
loans, credit cards, and auto loans. Credit costs increased due to
trends in the U.S. macroeconomic environment, including the housing
market downturn, and portfolio growth. Higher credit costs and
expenses drove a decline in net income.
U.S. Cards
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-- Revenues were even with the prior-year period as higher net
interest revenues, up 15%, and a $136 million pre-tax gain on sale of
MasterCard shares, were offset by lower securitization results. Lower
securitization revenues primarily reflected the net impact of higher
funding costs and higher credit losses in the securitization trusts.
Net interest revenues grew due to higher loans held on balance sheet.
On a managed basis, revenues increased 8% as lower net interest
margins, due to higher funding costs, were offset by growth in
average managed loans and the gain on MasterCard shares.
-- Average managed loans grew 4%, driven by an 8% increase in purchase
sales and growth in travel, business, and partner portfolios. Loan
growth included a 7% increase in non-promotional balances, reflecting
increased new customer originations through Citi proprietary
distribution channels, increased card usage by existing customers,
and a slight decrease in payment rates.
-- Expenses grew 19% due to a $292 million pre-tax charge related to
Citi's pro-rata share of certain Visa Inc.-related litigation
exposure. Excluding the litigation charge, expenses were even with
the prior-year period.
-- Higher credit costs were driven by a $493 million pre-tax charge to
increase loan loss reserves, reflecting a weakening of leading credit
indicators in the portfolio and trends in the macro-economic
environment. Increased credit costs also reflected higher net credit
losses, up 36%, driven by higher bankruptcy filings and increased
delinquency flows. The managed net credit loss ratio increased 76
basis points to 5.11%.
-- The net income decline was driven by significantly higher credit
costs and increased expenses due to the Visa Inc.-related litigation
charge.
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U.S. Retail Distribution
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-- Revenues grew 12%, driven by higher average loans and deposits, up
23% and 8%, respectively, and gains on asset sales. Volume growth was
partially offset by lower net interest margins, reflecting a shift in
customer deposits to higher cost Direct Bank and time deposit
balances.
-- Expenses increased 6% due to investment in new branches and higher
customer activity. During the quarter, 48 new Citibank branches and
31 new consumer finance branches were opened.
-- Credit costs increased substantially, driven by higher net credit
losses and a $376 million pre-tax charge to increase loan loss
reserves. Higher credit costs reflected a weakening of leading credit
indicators, including higher delinquencies in unsecured personal
loans and sales finance, trends in the macroeconomic environment, and
portfolio growth. The net credit loss ratio increased 45 basis points
to 3.33%, reflecting increased bankruptcy filings.
-- The net income decline was driven by significantly higher credit
costs.
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U.S. Consumer Lending
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-- Revenues increased 19%, primarily driven by higher net servicing
revenues, increased gains on sale of loans and securities, and 11%
growth in average loans. Higher net servicing revenues were driven by
a 68% increase in mortgage servicing assets. Results include the
acquisition of ABN AMRO Mortgage Group in March 2007.
-- Real estate loan originations declined 16%, reflecting modified
loan approval criteria and a significant curtailment of activity with
third-party loan originators.
-- Expenses grew 34%, primarily driven by the acquisition of the ABN
AMRO business, increased business volumes, and higher staffing costs
related to collections.
-- Credit costs increased substantially, driven by higher net credit
losses and a $2.42 billion pre-tax charge to increase loan loss
reserves. Higher credit costs were primarily driven by a weakening of
leading credit indicators, including higher delinquencies in 1st and
2nd mortgages and auto loans. Credit costs increased also due to
trends in the macroeconomic environment, including the housing market
downturn.
-- The net loss reflected higher credit costs and expenses.
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U.S. Commercial Business
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-- Revenues declined as increased average loan and deposit balances,
up 10% and 18%, respectively, were offset by lower net interest
margins. The revenue decline also reflects business divestitures
during 2007 and an increase in the mix of tax-advantaged revenues.
-- Credit costs increased due to higher expected losses on specific
loans and trends in the macroeconomic environment.
-- Net income declined as lower revenues and higher credit costs
offset increased tax benefits.
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International Consumer
Revenues increased 45%, driven by organic volume growth and the
impact of recent acquisitions. Results also include a $507 million
pre-tax gain on Visa Inc. shares, and a $313 million pre-tax gain on
the sale of an ownership interest in Nikko Cordial's Simplex
Investment Advisors. Average deposits and loans were up 21% and 30%,
respectively, and investment sales increased 24%. Expenses increased
18%, primarily due to acquisitions and higher business volumes. Credit
costs increased 34%, primarily due to the impact of recent
acquisitions, portfolio growth, and an increase in the net credit loss
ratio in consumer finance. Net income more than doubled, driven by
higher business volumes and the Visa and Simplex gains.
International Cards
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-- Revenues grew 59%, primarily driven by higher purchase sales and
average loans, up 37% and 53%, respectively, and a $448 million pre-
tax gain on Visa Inc. shares. Excluding the gain, revenues increased
32%. Loan balances grew at a double-digit pace in all regions.
Results include the impact of recent acquisitions.
-- Expenses increased 31%, driven by higher business volumes and the
impact of recent acquisitions.
-- Credit costs increased 9%, as a decline in net credit losses was
offset by an increase in loan loss reserves. Net credit losses
declined as higher losses in Mexico and portfolio growth were offset
by the impact of recent acquisitions. A charge of $149 million pre-
tax to increase loan loss reserves primarily reflected portfolio
growth.
-- Net income more than doubled, driven by strong volume growth and
the gain on Visa Inc. shares. Excluding the Visa gain, net income
increased 68%.
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International Consumer Finance
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-- In Japan, revenues and net income increased primarily due to the
absence of a $755 million pre-tax charge recorded in the prior-year
period. The current period results include a $188 million pre-tax
charge to increase reserves for estimated losses due to customer
settlements. Results also reflect a decline in receivables balances
and an increase in the net credit loss ratio. Financial results
reflected recent adverse changes in the operating environment and the
impact of consumer lending laws passed in the fourth quarter 2006.
-- Outside of Japan, revenues increased 15%, driven by average loan
growth of 21%. Net income declined as revenue growth was offset by an
increase in net credit losses due to portfolio growth and an increase
in the net credit loss ratio in India and Mexico. Higher credit costs
also reflected the impact of repositioning the U.K. business. The net
credit loss ratio increased 86 basis points to 3.78%.
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International Retail Banking
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-- Revenues increased 31%, driven by increased deposits and loans, up
21% and 27%, respectively, and increased investment sales, up 24%.
Results also reflected a $313 million pre-tax gain on the sale of an
ownership interest in Nikko Cordial's Simplex Investment Advisors,
and a $59 million pre-tax gain on Visa, Inc. shares. Average loan
balances grew at a double-digit pace in EMEA, Asia, Latin America,
and Mexico. Results include the impact of recent acquisitions.
-- Expenses grew 22%, reflecting increased business volumes and
acquisitions. During the quarter, 152 new branches were opened or
acquired.
-- Higher credit costs reflected increased net credit losses primarily
due to the impact of recent acquisitions. Excluding the impact of
acquisitions, the net credit loss ratio was approximately even with
the prior-year period.
-- Net income grew 17%, driven by the Simplex and Visa gains, and
higher business volumes. The net income growth rate also reflected
the absence of a gain on sale of Avantel in Mexico recorded in the
prior-year period, as well as lower APB 23 tax benefits in Mexico.
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MARKETS & BANKING
Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues Net Income
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(In Millions of % %
Dollars) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Securities and
Banking $(14,020) $5,486 NM $(11,632) $1,389 NM
Transaction
Services 2,292 1,594 44 664 378 76
Other (1) -- NM (18) (13) (38)
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Markets & Banking $(11,729) $7,080 NM $(10,986) $1,754 NM
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International
Results $ 34 $4,658 (99)% $ (2,158) $1,347 NM
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NM Not meaningful.
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Securities and Banking
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-- Fixed income markets recorded negative revenue of $16.9 billion
driven by:
-- Write-downs of $17.4 billion on sub-prime related direct
exposures. These exposures on September 30, 2007 were comprised of
approximately $11.7 billion of gross lending and structuring
exposures and approximately $42.9 billion of net ABS CDO super
senior exposures (ABS CDO super senior gross exposures of $53.4
billion). On December 31, 2007, sub-prime related direct exposures
were comprised of approximately $8.0 billion of gross lending and
structuring exposures and approximately $29.3 billion of net ABS
CDO super senior exposures (ABS CDO super senior gross exposures
of $39.8 billion). See detail in Schedule B on page 12.
-- Lower revenues due to write-downs on non sub-prime securitized
products and in fixed income proprietary trading.
-- These results were partially offset by double-digit revenue
growth in interest rate and currency trading, and commodities.
-- Equity markets revenues declined 18% to $738 million as record
revenues in cash trading and strong growth in equity finance were
more than offset by weaker performance in derivatives and
convertibles, and write-downs in proprietary trading.
-- Lending revenues increased 88% to $989 million, primarily driven by
hedging gains related to the corporate loan portfolio.
-- Net investment banking revenues were $1.3 billion, down 3%.
-- Record advisory and other fees increased 43% to $547 million.
For 2007, Citi ranked #3 in global announced and completed M&A.
-- Equity underwriting revenues were even with the prior-year
period. For 2007, Citi ranked #3 in global equity underwriting.
-- Debt underwriting revenues of $414 million declined 38%,
reflecting $205 million of write-downs on funded and unfunded
highly leveraged finance commitments, and lower industry-wide
underwriting volumes. The $205 million write-down on highly
leveraged finance commitments was partially offset by $70 million
of net recoveries on highly leveraged finance commitments recorded
in lending.
-- Operating expenses increased 17%, reflecting higher other operating
and administrative expenses offset by a decline in incentive
compensation costs. Other operating and administrative expenses grew
primarily due to acquisitions and higher business development costs,
and a $370 million pre-tax charge related to headcount reductions.
-- Credit costs increased significantly, primarily driven by $535
million in net credit losses on loans with sub-prime related direct
exposure, and a $284 million net charge to increase loan loss and
unfunded lending commitment reserves reflecting a slight weakening in
overall portfolio credit quality, as well as loan loss reserves for
specific counterparties. The loan loss reserves for specific
counterparties includes $169 million for sub-prime related direct
exposures.
-- Results also reflected a significant increase in the effective tax
rate, primarily due to higher tax rates in the jurisdictions where
the write-downs on sub-prime direct exposures were incurred.
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Transaction Services
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-- Revenues were a record $2.29 billion, up 44%, driven by higher
customer volumes, stable net interest margins, and the acquisition of
The Bisys Group, which closed in August 2007. All regions generated
strong double-digit revenue and net income growth.
-- Liability balances grew 35% and assets under custody were up 26%.
-- Operating expenses increased 29%, primarily driven by increased
business volumes, the impact of acquisitions, and a $67 million pre-
tax charge related to headcount reductions.
-- Net income was a record $664 million, up 76%.
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GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues Net Income
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% %
(In Millions of Dollars) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Smith Barney $ 2,780 $ 2,189 27% $ 327 $ 305 7%
Private Bank 682 527 29 196 106 85
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Global Wealth Management $ 3,462 $ 2,716 27% $ 523 $ 411 27%
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International Results $ 953 $ 379 NM $ 136 $ 61 NM
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NM Not meaningful.
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Smith Barney
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-- Revenues grew 27%, driven by 18% growth in fee-based and net
interest revenues and a 43% increase in transactional revenues.
Growth in fee-based revenues was driven by a continued shift toward
offering fee-based advisory products and services. Transactional
revenue growth primarily reflected the increased ownership of Nikko
Cordial in Japan.
-- Assets under fee-based management increased 30% to $446 billion,
primarily driven by acquisitions, positive market action, and net
client asset flows.
-- Expenses grew 29%, primarily due to increased customer activity,
the impact of acquisitions, and a $41 million pre-tax charge related
to headcount reductions.
-- Net income increased 7%, as increased business volumes and the
impact of acquisitions were offset by the charge related to headcount
reductions.
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Private Bank
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-- Revenues were a record, driven by a 36% increase in international
revenues, reflecting strong growth in capital markets products in
Asia and EMEA. U.S. revenues increased 18% driven by increased
average deposit and loan balances and higher investment sales.
-- Client business volumes increased 17%, including higher client
assets under fee-based management, up 9%, and average loans, up 33%.
-- Expenses grew 10% and primarily reflected higher compensation
costs, driven by increased client activity and an increase in
bankers, and a $26 million pre-tax charge related to headcount
reductions.
-- Credit costs increased due to a $13 million pre-tax charge to
increase loan loss reserves, primarily related to new loan volumes.
-- International growth drove an 85% increase in net income.
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS
Fourth
Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues Net Income
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% %
(In Millions of Dollars) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Alternative Investments $384 $1,308 (71)% $61 $549 (89)%
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Alternative Investments
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-- Revenue and net income declined as growth in client revenues, up
16%, was offset by significantly lower proprietary investment
revenues. Proprietary investment revenues declined primarily due to a
decline in private equity gains, lower results from hedge fund
activities, and a lower market value on Legg Mason shares. Client
capital under management increased 26%. Client revenues and capital
reflected organic growth and the acquisition of Old Lane Partners,
L.P. in July 2007.
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CORPORATE/OTHER
Corporate/Other income increased slightly, as higher funding costs
were offset by lower taxes held at Corporate.
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INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS (1)
Fourth Quarter Fourth Quarter
Revenues Net Income
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(In Millions of % %
Dollars) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Global Consumer $ 1,642 $1,612 2% $ 411 $ 477 (14)%
Markets & Banking 157 199 (21) 62 85 (27)
Global Wealth
Management 38 33 15 9 9 --
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Mexico $ 1,837 $1,844 -- $ 482 $ 571 (16)%
Global Consumer $ 1,847 $1,404 32% $ 215 $ 112 92%
Markets & Banking (2,983) 2,252 NM (3,374) 545 NM
Global Wealth
Management 159 90 77 20 8 NM
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Europe, Middle East and
Africa (EMEA) $ (977) $3,746 NM $(3,139) $ 665 NM
Global Consumer $ 853 $ 91 NM $ 21 $ (326) NM
Markets & Banking 393 310 27 65 77 (16)
Global Wealth
Management 411 -- NM 5 -- NM
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Japan $ 1,657 $ 401 NM $ 91 $ (249) NM
Global Consumer $ 1,910 $1,291 48% $ 606 $ 332 83%
Markets & Banking 1,635 1,440 14 723 510 42
Global Wealth
Management 285 206 38 96 40 NM
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Asia (excluding Japan) $ 3,830 $2,937 30% $ 1,425 $ 882 62%
Global Consumer $ 903 $ 547 65% $ 92 $ 33 NM
Markets & Banking 832 457 82 366 130 NM
Global Wealth
Management 60 50 20 6 4 NM
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Latin America $ 1,795 $1,054 70% $ 464 $ 167 NM
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Total International $ 8,142 $9,982 (18)% $ (677) $2,036 NM
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(1) International results for the quarter are fully reflected in the
product disclosures.
NM Not meaningful.
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Mexico
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-- Consumer revenue growth was driven by an increase in average loans
and investment AUMs, up 18% and 16%, respectively, and a $186 million
pre-tax gain on Visa Inc. shares. Net income declined as revenue
growth was offset by higher credit costs, the absence of a gain on
the sale of Avantel in the prior-year period, and lower APB 23 tax
benefits. The increase in credit costs was due primarily to portfolio
growth and an increase in past due accounts. During the past 12
months, 137 new retail bank and consumer finance branches were
opened.
-- Markets & banking revenues and net income decreased as record
revenue and net income in transaction services were offset by lower
results in securities and banking. Transaction services revenues
increased 14%, driven by growth in net interest revenue, fees, and
commissions. In securities and banking, revenues declined 34%, driven
by lower revenues in equity and fixed income markets, partially due
to volatility in foreign exchange rates and a flat yield curve.
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Europe, Middle East and Africa
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-- Consumer revenues increased 32% and net income almost doubled,
driven by growth in average deposits and loans, up 47% and 48%,
respectively, and higher investment product sales, up 38%. Results
include the acquisition of Egg plc in the U.K.
-- Markets & banking results reflected write-downs on sub-prime
related direct exposures and highly leveraged finance commitments in
securities and banking, which more than offset record revenues and
net income in transaction services. In securities and banking,
revenues reflected $4.4 billion of pre-tax write-downs and credit
costs on sub-prime related direct exposures. These write-downs and
credit costs were partially offset by double-digit revenue growth in
equity markets and underwriting, advisory, and lending. Transaction
services revenues and net income grew at a double-digit pace, driven
by increased customer volumes and average deposit growth.
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Japan
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-- Consumer revenues and net income increased primarily due to the
absence of a $755 million pre-tax charge in consumer finance,
recorded in the prior-year period. In the current period, consumer
finance results include a $188 million pre-tax charge to increase
reserves for estimated losses due to customer settlements, as well as
a decline in receivables balances and an increase in the net credit
loss ratio. Financial results reflected recent adverse changes in the
operating environment and the impact of consumer lending laws passed
in the fourth quarter 2006. Results also include a $313 million pre-
tax gain on the sale of an ownership interest in Nikko Cordial's
Simplex Investment Advisors.
-- Markets & banking revenue growth was driven by increased ownership
in Nikko Cordial and strong double-digit growth in transaction
services. The net income decline was primarily driven by lower
results in fixed income and equity markets.
-- Wealth management results reflected the impact of increased
ownership of Nikko Cordial.
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Asia
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-- Consumer revenues and net income increased 48% and 83%,
respectively, driven by growth in average deposits, up 13%, and
average loans, up 21%, and an almost doubling of investment product
sales. Results also include an estimated $245 million pre-tax gain on
Visa, Inc. shares. During the past 12 months, 90 retail and consumer
finance branches were open or acquired. Results include the
acquisition of Bank of Overseas Chinese.
-- Markets & banking revenues and net income increased, up 14% and
42%, respectively. Securities and banking revenues declined 3%,
driven by lower fixed income markets revenues, which reflected lower
results in credit markets, offset by increased results in interest
rate and currency products and equity markets. Transaction services
revenues and net income grew at a strong double-digit pace,
reflecting increased business volumes and balances.
-- Wealth management revenue and income growth was driven primarily by
continued strong volumes in capital markets products and performance
fees.
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Latin America
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-- Consumer revenue and net income growth was driven by increased
average deposits, up 74%, a doubling of average loans, and higher
investment AUMs, up 24%. Results also include a $42 million pre-tax
gain on Visa Inc. shares and the impact of recent acquisitions. Over
the last 12 months, 230 new retail bank and consumer finance branches
were opened or acquired.
-- Markets & banking revenues grew 82% and net income more than
doubled driven by strong growth in fixed income revenues and record
results in equities. Results also reflected record revenues and net
income in transaction services, driven by higher customer volumes and
increased liability balances.
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A reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information contained in
this press release is set forth on page 14.
Vikram Pandit, Chief Executive Officer and Gary Crittenden, Chief
Financial Officer, will host a conference call today at 8:30 AM (EST).
A live webcast of the presentation, as well as financial results and
presentation materials, will be available at
http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/fin. A replay of the webcast will
be available at http://www.citigroup.com/citigroup/fin/pres.htm.
Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200
million customer accounts and does business in more than 100
countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and
institutions with a broad range of financial products and services,
including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment
banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Citi's major
brand names include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney,
and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com
or www.citi.com.
Additional financial, statistical, and business-related
information, as well as business and segment trends, is included in a
Financial Supplement. Both the earnings release and the Financial
Supplement are available on Citi's website at www.citigroup.com or
www.citi.com.
Certain statements in this document are "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current
expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those
included in these statements due to a variety of factors. More
information about these factors is contained in Citigroup's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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SCHEDULE A
CITI FULL YEAR 2007 SEGMENT RESULTS
Revenues Net Income
----------------- --------------------
(In Millions of
Dollars, except % %
EPS) 2007 2006 Change 2007 2006 Change
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Global Consumer:
U.S. Cards $13,418 $13,508 (1)% $ 2,873 $ 3,890 (26)%
U.S. Retail
Distribution 10,209 9,584 7 1,343 2,027 (34)
U.S. Consumer
Lending 6,459 5,519 17 (626) 1,912 NM
U.S. Commercial
Business 1,649 1,983 (17) 518 561 (8)
----------------------------------------------------
Total U.S.
Consumer $31,735 $30,594 4% $ 4,108 $ 8,390 (51)%
International
Cards $ 9,228 $ 5,959 55% $ 2,064 $ 1,137 82%
International
Consumer
Finance 3,182 3,318 (4) (508) 40 NM
International
Retail Banking 12,878 10,518 22 2,637 2,840 (7)
----------------------------------------------------
Total
International
Consumer $25,288 $19,795 28% $ 4,193 $ 4,017 4%
Other (39) (90) 57 (433) (351) (23)
----------------------------------------------------
Total Global
Consumer $56,984 $50,299 13% $ 7,868 $12,056 (35)%
Markets and
Banking:
Securities and
Banking $ 2,684 $21,218 (87)% $(7,604) $ 5,763 NM
Transaction
Services 7,840 5,971 31 2,215 1,426 55
Other (2) (2) -- 136 (62) NM
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Total Markets
and Banking $10,522 $27,187 (61)% $(5,253) $ 7,127 NM
Global Wealth
Management:
Smith Barney $10,529 $ 8,160 29% $ 1,351 $ 1,005 34%
Private Bank 2,457 2,017 22 623 439 42
----------------------------------------------------
Total Global
Wealth
Management $12,986 $10,177 28% $ 1,974 $ 1,444 37%
Alternative
Investments $ 2,103 $ 2,901 (28)% $ 672 $ 1,276 (47)%
Corporate/Other $ (897) $ (949) 5% $(1,644) $ (654) NM
----------------------------------------------------
Income from
Continuing
Operations
before Income
Taxes and
Minority
Interest $ 1,701 $29,639 (94)%
Provision
(benefits) for
Income Taxes (2,201)(1) 8,101 NM
Minority
Interest, Net of
Income Taxes 285 289 (1)
----------------------------------------------------
Income From
Continuing
Operations $ 3,617 $21,249 (83)%
Discontinued
Operations (2) -- 289 NM
----------------------------------------------------
Total Citi $81,698 $89,615 (9)% $ 3,617 $21,538 (83)%
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NM Not Meaningful
(1) The tax credit is due to the effect of permanent differences on
the lower level of pre-tax earnings.
(2) Discontinued operations relates to residual items from the
company's sale of Travelers Life & Annuity, which closed during the
2005 third quarter and the company's sale of substantially all of its
Asset Management business, which closed during the 2005 fourth
quarter.
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SCHEDULE B
Schedule of Sub-prime Related Direct Exposures in Securities and
Banking
The following table sets forth Citi's sub-prime related direct
exposures in Securities and Banking, comprised of CDO super senior
exposures and Lending and Structuring exposures.
September Fourth Fourth December
30, 2007 Quarter Quarter 31, 2007
2007 2007
($ billions) Write- Sales /
Exposures downs Transfers Exposures
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
CDO Super Senior
----------------------------
Total Gross Exposures $53.4 $39.8
Hedged Exposures 10.5 10.5
Net Exposures
ABCP/CDO (1) $24.9 ($4.3) $0.0 $20.6
High grade 9.5 (4.9)(4) 0.3 4.9
Mezzanine 8.3 (5.2)(4) 0.5 3.6
ABS CDO-squared 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.2
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total Net Exposures $42.9 ($14.3) $0.8 $29.3
Reserve on hedge
counterparty exposure (2) ($0.9)
Lending & Structuring
----------------------------
Gross Exposures
CDO warehousing/unsold
tranches of ABS CDOs $2.7 ($2.6) $0.0 $0.2
Subprime loans purchased
for sale or
securitization 4.2 (0.2) 0.0 4.0
Financing transactions
secured by subprime 4.8 (0.1)(4) (0.9) 3.8
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total Gross Exposures $11.7 ($2.9) ($0.9) $8.0
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Total Exposures (3) $54.6 ($18.1) ($0.1) $37.3
========= ========== ========== =========
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(1) Primarily backed by high grade ABS CDOs. During the fourth quarter
2007, the CDOs which collateralized the ABCP were consolidated on
Citi's balance sheet.
(2) FAS 157 adjustment related to counterparty credit risk.
(3) Comprised of net CDO Super Senior exposures and gross Lending &
Structuring exposures.
(4) Includes an aggregate $704 million recorded in credit costs.
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Citi's CDO Super Senior sub-prime direct exposures are not subject
to valuation based on observable transactions. Accordingly, fair value
of these exposures is based on estimates. Citi's estimation process
involves use of an intrinsic cash flow methodology. During the course
of the fourth quarter the methodology has been refined, and inputs
used for the purposes of estimation have been modified in part to
reflect ongoing unfavorable market developments. The methodology takes
into account both macroeconomic factors, including estimated housing
price adjustments over the next four years, unemployment rates,
interest rates and their volatility, and microeconomic factors,
including loan attributes, such as age, credit scores, documentation
status, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, and debt-to-income (DTI) ratio. In
addition, the methodology takes account of estimates of the impact of
geographic concentration of mortgages, estimated impact of reported
fraud in the origination of sub-prime mortgages and the application of
discount rates for each level of exposures, the fair value of which is
being estimated.
Estimates of the fair value of the CDO Super Senior exposures
depend on market conditions and are subject to further change over
time. In addition, while Citi believes that the methodology used to
value these exposures is reasonable, the methodology is subject to
continuing refinement, including as a result of market developments.
Further, if observable transactions in respect of some or all of these
exposures occur in the future, these observable transactions, rather
than estimates, could be used to determine fair value.
Most of the lending and structuring direct sub-prime exposures are
fair valued based on observable transactions and other market data.
The majority of such exposures are classified as Level 3 assets.
Securities and banking also has trading positions, both long and
short, in U.S. sub-prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS)
and related products, including ABS CDOs, that are not included in
these figures. The exposure from these positions is actively managed
and hedged, although the effectiveness of the hedging products used
may vary with material changes in market conditions.
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SCHEDULE C
SUMMARY OF PRESS RELEASE DISCLOSED ITEMS - NET INCOME IMPACT ($MM)
See schedule B for direct sub-prime related exposures in securities
and banking
4Q'06 4Q'07
--------- -------------
Cards $ -- $(103)(3,4)
Retail Distribution -- --
Consumer Lending -- (5)(5)
Commercial Business Group -- --
U.S. Consumer -- $(108)
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Cards -- $ 290 (6)
Consumer Finance (489)(1) (122)(7)
Retail Banking 145 (2) 133 (6,8)
International Consumer $(344) $ 301
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Other Consumer -- (16)(5)
Global Consumer $(344) $ 177
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Securities and Banking -- $(232)(5)
Transaction Services -- (21)(4,5,6)
Other -- --
Markets & Banking -- $(253)
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Smith Barney -- $ (25)(5)
Private Bank -- (16)(5)
Global Wealth Management -- $ (41)
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Alternative Investments -- --
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Corporate / Other -- --
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Discontinued Operations -- --
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(1) Establishment of a reserve for customer settlements, higher year-
over-year credit costs and refunds, and a repositioning charge of
($755) pre-tax (($489) after-tax) in Japan Consumer Finance.
(2) Gain on sale of Avantel of $234 pre-tax ($145 after-tax) in
International Retail Banking.
(3) Gain on sale of MasterCard shares of $136 pre-tax ($87 million
after-tax) in U.S. Cards, and $16 pre-tax ($12 after-tax) in
Transaction Services.
(4) Charge related to Citi's pro-rata share of certain Visa Inc.-
related litigation exposure of ($292) pre-tax (($190) after-tax) in
U.S. Cards and ($14) pre-tax (($9) after-tax) in Transaction
Services.
(5) Charge related to headcount reductions of ($8) pre-tax (($5)
after-tax) in U.S. Consumer Lending, ($27) pre-tax (($16) after-tax)
in Consumer Other, ($370) pre-tax (($232) after-tax) in Securities
and Banking, ($67) pre-tax (($44) after-tax) in Transaction Services,
($41) pre-tax (($25) after-tax) in Smith Barney, and ($26) pre-tax
(($16) after-tax in Private Bank.
(6) Gain on Visa Inc. shares of $448 pre-tax ($290 after-tax) in
International Cards, $59 pre-tax ($27 after-tax) in International
Retail Banking and $27 pre-tax ($20 after-tax) in Transaction
Services.
(7) Charge to increase reserves for customer settlements of ($188)
pre-tax (($122) after-tax) in Japan Consumer Finance.
(8) Gain on sale of ownership in Simplex Investment Advisors in Japan
of $313 pre-tax ($106 after- tax) in International Retail Banking.
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SCHEDULE D
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following are measures considered "non-GAAP financial
measures" under SEC guidelines:
1) Citi Operating Expenses excluding the impact of acquisitions.
2) U.S. Consumer Operating Expenses excluding the charge for
Visa-related litigation exposure.
3) U.S. Cards Operating Expenses excluding the charge for
Visa-related litigation exposure.
4) International Cards Revenues excluding the gain on Visa shares.
5) International Cards Net Income excluding the gain on Visa
shares.
The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures
provide a greater understanding of ongoing operations and enhance
comparability of those results in prior periods as well as
demonstrating the effects of unusual gains and charges in the quarter.
The Company believes that a meaningful analysis of its financial
performance requires an understanding of the factors underlying that
performance. The Company believes that investors may find it useful to
see these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze financial performance
without the impact of unusual items that may obscure trends in the
Company's underlying performance.
Reconciliation of the GAAP financial measures to the
aforementioned non-GAAP measures follows:
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4Q 4Q 4Q'07 vs. 4Q'06
2007 2006 % Change
-------- ------- ---------------
($ in millions)
GAAP Citi Operating Expenses $16,501 $13,958 18%
Excluding the impact of acquisitions (1,218) --
-------- -------
Non-GAAP Citi Operating Expenses as
Adjusted $15,283 $13,958 9%
GAAP U.S. Consumer Operating Expenses $ 4,062 $ 3,603 13%
Excluding the Visa-related
litigation charge (292) --
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Non-GAAP U.S. Consumer Operating
Expenses as Adjusted $ 3,770 $ 3,603 5%
GAAP U.S. Cards Operating Expenses $ 1,822 $ 1,535 19%
Excluding the Visa-related
litigation charge (292) --
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Non-GAAP U.S. Consumer Cards Expenses
as Adjusted $ 1,530 $ 1,535 --
GAAP International Cards Revenues $ 2,624 $ 1,650 59%
Excluding the gain on Visa shares (448) --
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Non-GAAP International Cards Revenues
as Adjusted $ 2,176 $ 1,650 32%
GAAP International Cards Net Income $ 678 $ 231 NM
Excluding the net gain Visa shares (290) --
-------- -------
Non-GAAP International Cards Net
Income as Adjusted $ 388 $ 231 68%
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NM Not meaningful.
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Citigroup Inc.
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or
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