Citi Honored with Distinguished Corporate Stewardship Award from the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

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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, Banamex and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.


	Printer Friendly Page		FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) February 06, 2008 Citi Honored with Distinguished Corporate Stewardship Award from the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Meridian, Idaho – Citi will receive the 2008 Distinguished Corporate Stewardship Award, large business category, today from the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce. This award showcases the most innovative and measurable ways corporate entities contribute to the economic and social structure of the local community by employing solid corporate ethics and values, investing in society and engaging employees in volunteer efforts. Laura Cobb, Vice President of Community Relations, will accept the award on behalf of Citi employees at the Chamber's 122nd Annual Meeting at 11:30 a.m. on February 6th at the Boise Centre on the Grove. Honorees were selected based on the following criteria: Corporate ethics and values Corporate engagement in the communities in which the company operates Strategic corporate investment in society Personal leadership in corporate stewardship "We are honored to be receiving this award today," said Tod Wingfield, Meridian Citi Cards Site President. "Citi employees give generously of their time, talent and treasure and we are proud of their engagement and enthusiasm." In addition to the substantial volunteer hours, Citi supports the community with funds that go directly to resolve issues facing a growing community. Wingfield continues, "We invest in solutions that are going to have a long term effect on the health, safety and economic vitality of our community. Operating in a thriving environment is good business for everyone." Citi has long been involved in improving communities in which it operates and at the same time, setting standards for business practices and corporate values that exceed industry norms. Citi is committed to delivering value through Shared Responsibilities to our clients, our people, our shareholders, and our communities. Citi's employees are engaged every day to help create social and economic opportunity – opportunity that will strengthen communities locally and around the world for years to come. Citi offers a robust Volunteer Program that encourages employees to get involved. The Volunteer Day provides a paid day each year where employees can volunteer for an eligible non-profit organization that fuels their individual passion. The Volunteer Incentive Program recognizes employees who devote their personal time to community service by financially supporting the eligible non-profit organization with a $500 grant from the Citi Foundation after 50 hours of service. The Matching Gift Program encourages U.S. Citi employees to give financial aid to qualified non-profit organizations to support local communities and the Foundation will match, dollar for dollar, eligible employees' contributions between $50 and $1,000 per calendar year. Citi Cards, Smith Barney, CitiFinancial and Primerica employ approximately 1,600 people in the Treasure Valley. Citi's employee volunteers teach Financial Education classes, raise funds for March of Dimes and United Way of Treasure Valley, plant trees on Arbor Day with students at Meridian Elementary School, paint houses and rake leaves on behalf of Neighborhood Housing Services, partner with Junior Achievement to teach business ethics to high school students, contribute thousands of pounds of food and school supplies each year, and crochet caps for Chemo patients at local hospitals, to name only a few of the projects employees have worked on. Last year Citi employees volunteered approximately 6,000 hours to non-profit organizations in the Treasure Valley to solve problems, improve lives, and connect to others. "Through Citi's volunteer efforts and financial contributions, we are dedicated to creating positive sustainable change in the Treasure Valley," said Cobb. She continues, "Truly, our employees are the neighbors we all want to have." Barb Bowman, Chamber Vice President Member Services said, "The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce commends Citi for actively promoting solid corporate ethics and values, engagement in the local community, and strategic corporate investment in our global society. Citi's accomplishments have made a significant impact on the lives of others in our community." # # # Citi 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, Banamex and Nikko. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.