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FRB: Press Release--Joint statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC on Citigroup--November 23, 2008 Advanced Search What's New · What's Next · Site Map · A-Z Index · Careers · RSS · All Videos · Current FAQs · Contact Us About the Fed News & Events Monetary Policy Banking Information & Regulation Economic Research & Data Payment Systems Consumer Information Community Development Reporting Forms Publications Home > News & Events > 2008 Banking and Consumer Regulatory Policy Testimony and Speeches Press Releases Joint Press Release Print Regulatory Reform Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation U.S. Department of the Treasury Conferences Other Public Communication For immediate release November 23, 2008 Joint Statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC on Citigroup Washington, DC -- The U.S. government is committed to supporting financial market stability, which is a prerequisite to restoring vigorous economic growth. In support of this commitment, the U.S. government on Sunday entered into an agreement with Citigroup to provide a package of guarantees, liquidity access, and capital. As part of the agreement, Treasury and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will provide protection against the possibility of unusually large losses on an asset pool of approximately $306 billion of loans and securities backed by residential and commercial real estate and other such assets, which will remain on Citigroup's balance sheet. As a fee for this arrangement, Citigroup will issue preferred shares to the Treasury and FDIC. In addition and if necessary, the Federal Reserve stands ready to backstop residual risk in the asset pool through a non-recourse loan. In addition, Treasury will invest $20 billion in Citigroup from the Troubled Asset Relief Program in exchange for preferred stock with an 8% dividend to the Treasury. Citigroup will comply with enhanced executive compensation restrictions and implement the FDIC's mortgage modification program. With these transactions, the U.S. government is taking the actions necessary to strengthen the financial system and protect U.S. taxpayers and the U.S. economy. We will continue to use all of our resources to preserve the strength of our banking institutions and promote the process of repair and recovery and to manage risks. The following principles guide our efforts: We We We We will will will will work to support a healthy resumption of credit flows to households and businesses. exercise prudent stewardship of taxpayer resources. carefully circumscribe the involvement of government in the financial sector. bolster the efforts of financial institutions to attract private capital. Term sheet (42 KB PDF) 2008 Banking and Consumer Regulatory Policy Last update: November 23, 2008 Home | News & Events Accessibility Contact Us Disclaimer Website Policies http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/bcreg/20081123a.htm[1/16/2015 6:46:50 PM] FOIA PDF Reader
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