Statement by Citigroup on the Death of Former President Gerald R. Ford

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Citigroup, 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, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.


	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) December 27, 2006 Statement by Citigroup on the Death of Former President Gerald R. Ford "Citigroup was truly honored to have Former President Gerald Ford serve as a Director and an Honorary Director for the last 20 years. We are deeply saddened to learn of his passing and extend our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Ford and her family," said Charles Prince, Chairman and CEO of Citigroup. "President Ford's insights, compassion and good humor will be deeply missed by all of us at Citigroup," said Prince. "His remarkable legacy of leadership and public service continues to challenge us to look beyond ourselves and to work every day to make the world a better place. President Ford's service to our nation and Citigroup will never be forgotten." Sandy Weill, Chairman Emeritus of Citigroup, said, "My wife Joan and I mourn the passing of our great friend and longtime Citigroup Director and Honorary Director, President Gerald R. Ford. Over the years, I was able to rely on the President's integrity, forthrightness, good judgment, but most important of all, his loyalty and friendship. I will miss him dearly, but I take comfort knowing what a positive impact he has had on my life, as well as so many others across the world. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Ford and the entire Ford family." # # # Citigroup Citigroup, 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, insurance, securities brokerage, and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's trademark red umbrella include Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Smith Barney, and Banamex. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com.