Filed
Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)
Registration
Statement Nos. 333-255302 and 333-255302-03
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October 15, 2021
Medium-Term Senior
Notes, Series N
Pricing Supplement
No. 2021-USNCH9262 to Product Supplement No. EA-04-09
dated May 11, 2021, Underlying Supplement No. 10 dated May 11, 2021 and
Prospectus Supplement and Prospectus each dated May 11, 2021
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Citigroup Global Markets
Holdings Inc.
All Payments Due from Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc. Fully and Unconditionally Guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.
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Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable
with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P
500® Index due July 20, 2023
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n Linked
to the S&P 500® Index (the “underlying”)
n Unlike
ordinary debt securities, the securities do not provide for fixed payments of interest, do not repay a fixed amount of principal at maturity
and are subject to potential automatic redemption prior to maturity upon the terms described below. Whether the securities pay a contingent
coupon, whether the securities are automatically redeemed prior to maturity and, if they are not automatically redeemed, whether you
are repaid the stated principal amount of your securities at maturity will depend in each case on the closing value of the underlying
on the relevant valuation date.
n Contingent
Coupon. The securities will pay a contingent coupon on a quarterly basis until the earlier of maturity or automatic redemption if,
and only if, the closing value of the underlying on the relevant valuation date is greater than or equal to the coupon barrier
value. However, if the closing value of the underlying on a valuation date is less than the coupon barrier value, you will not receive
any contingent coupon on the relevant contingent coupon date. If the closing value of the underlying is less than the coupon barrier
value on every valuation date, you will not receive any contingent coupons throughout the entire term of the securities. The quarterly
contingent coupon is equal to 1.275% of the stated principal amount (equivalent to a contingent coupon rate of 5.10% per annum)
n Automatic
Redemption. If the closing value of the underlying on any potential autocall date from April 2022 to April 2023, inclusive, is greater
than or equal to the initial underlying value, we will automatically redeem the securities for the stated principal amount plus
the related contingent coupon payment
n Potential
Loss of Principal. If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, you will receive the stated principal amount
at maturity if, and only if, the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is greater than or equal to the final
barrier value. If the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value, you will lose
a significant portion, and possibly all, of the stated principal amount of your securities
n The
coupon barrier value and final barrier value for the underlying are each equal to 75% of the initial underlying value
n If
the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, you will have full downside exposure to the underlying from the initial
underlying value if the closing value on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value, but you will not participate
in any appreciation of the underlying and will not receive any dividends on securities included in the underlying
n All
payments on the securities are subject to the credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc.; if Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc. default on their obligations, you could lose some or all of your investment
n The
securities will not be listed on any securities exchange and, accordingly, may have limited or no liquidity. You should not invest in
the securities unless you are willing to hold them to maturity
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The securities have complex features and investing
in the securities involves risks not associated with an investment in conventional debt securities. See “Summary Risk Factors”
beginning on page PS-8 and “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” beginning on page EA-7 of the accompanying product supplement.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the “SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities or determined that this pricing
supplement or the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus are truthful or complete.
Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The securities are unsecured debt obligations
issued by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and guaranteed by Citigroup Inc. All payments due on the securities are subject to the
credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc. None of Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”)
or any of its affiliates will have any liability to the purchasers of the securities in the event Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
defaults on its obligations under the securities and Citigroup Inc. defaults on its guarantee obligations. The securities are not bank
deposits and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency, nor are they
obligations of, or guaranteed by, a bank.
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Per Security
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Total
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Public Offering Price(1)
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$1,000.00
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$2,689,000.00
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Underwriting Discount and Commission(2)(3)
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$15.25
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$41,007.25
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Proceeds to Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.(2)
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$984.75
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$2,647,992.75
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(1) On the
date of this pricing supplement, the estimated value of the securities is $981.20 per security, which is less than the public offering
price. The estimated value of the securities is based on Citigroup Global Market Inc.’s (“CGMI”) proprietary pricing
models and our internal funding rate. It is not an indication of actual profit to CGMI or other of our affiliates, nor is it an indication
of the price, if any, at which any person may be willing to buy the securities from you at any time after issuance. See “Valuation
of the Securities” in this pricing supplement.
(2) CGMI, an
affiliate of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., as the lead agent for the offering, has agreed to sell the securities to Wells Fargo,
as agent. Wells Fargo will receive an underwriting discount and commission of 1.525% ($15.25) for each security it sells. Wells Fargo
will pay selected dealers, which may include Wells Fargo Advisors (“WFA”) (the trade name of the retail brokerage business
of its affiliates, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC), a fixed selling commission of
1.00% ($10.00) for each security they sell. In addition to the selling commission allowed to WFA, Wells Fargo will pay $0.75 per security
of the underwriting discount and commission to WFA as a distribution expense fee for each security sold by WFA. The total underwriting
discount and commission and proceeds to Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. shown above give effect to the actual underwriting discount
and commission provided for the sale of the securities. See “Supplemental Plan of Distribution” below and “Use of Proceeds
and Hedging” in the accompanying prospectus for further information regarding how we have hedged our obligations under the securities.
(3) In respect
of certain securities sold in this offering, CGMI may pay a fee of up to $2.00 per security to selected securities dealers in consideration
for marketing and other services in connection with the distribution of the securities to other securities dealers.
Citigroup
Global Markets Inc.
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Wells
Fargo Securities
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Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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Underlying:
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The S&P 500® Index (the “underlying”)
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Issuer:
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Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Citigroup Inc.
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Guarantee:
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All payments due on the securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.
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Stated Principal Amount:
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$1,000 per security. References in this pricing supplement to a “security” are to a security with a stated principal amount of $1,000.
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Pricing Date:
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October 15, 2021
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Issue Date:
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October 20, 2021
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Valuation Dates:
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The 17th day of each January, April, July and October, beginning in January 2022 and ending on July 17, 2023 (the “final valuation date”), each subject to postponement if such date is not a trading day or certain market disruption events occur. See “Additional Terms of the Securities.”
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Maturity Date:
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July 20, 2023. If the final valuation date is postponed, the stated maturity date will be the later of (i) July 20, 2023 and (ii) three business days after the final valuation date as postponed. See “Additional Terms of the Securities.”
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Contingent Coupon Payment Dates:
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The third business day after
each valuation date (as each such valuation date may be postponed), except that the contingent coupon payment date following the final
valuation date will be the maturity date.
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Contingent Coupon:
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On each contingent coupon payment date, unless previously redeemed, the securities will pay a contingent coupon equal to 1.275% of the stated principal amount of the securities (equivalent to a contingent coupon rate of 5.10% per annum) if and only if the closing value of the underlying on the immediately preceding valuation date is greater than or equal to the coupon barrier value. If the closing value of the underlying on any valuation date is less than the coupon barrier value, you will not receive any contingent coupon payment on the immediately following contingent coupon payment date.
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Payment at Maturity:
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If the securities are not automatically
redeemed prior to maturity, you will receive at maturity for each security you then hold (in addition to the contingent coupon due at
maturity, if any):
▪ if
the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is greater than or equal to the final barrier value: $1,000; or
▪ if
the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value:
$1,000
× the underlying performance factor
If the closing value of
the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value, you will receive significantly less than the stated
principal amount of your securities, and possibly nothing, at maturity, and you will not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.
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Automatic Early Redemption:
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If, on any potential autocall date, the closing value of the underlying is greater than or equal to the initial underlying value, each security you then hold will be automatically redeemed on the immediately following contingent coupon payment date for an amount in cash equal to $1,000 plus the related contingent coupon payment.
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Potential Autocall Dates:
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Each valuation date beginning in April 2022 and ending in April 2023.
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Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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Initial Underlying Value:
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4,471.37, which is the closing value of the underlying
on the pricing date.
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Coupon Barrier Value:
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3,353.5275, which is equal to 75% of the initial
underlying value.
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Final Barrier Value:
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3,353.5275, which is equal to 75% of the initial
underlying value.
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Underlying Performance Factor:
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The closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date divided by the initial underlying value
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Calculation Agent:
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CGMI
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Denominations:
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$1,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000.
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CUSIP / ISIN:
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17329QYA2 / US17329QYA20
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Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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The terms of the securities are set forth in the
accompanying product supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, as supplemented by this pricing supplement. The accompanying product
supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus contain important disclosures that are not repeated in this pricing
supplement. For example, the accompanying product supplement contains important information about how the closing value of the underlying
will be determined and other specified events with respect to the underlying. The accompanying underlying supplement contains information
about the underlying that is not repeated in this pricing supplement. It is important that you read the accompanying product supplement,
underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus together with this pricing supplement in deciding whether to invest in the
securities. Certain terms used but not defined in this pricing supplement are defined in the accompanying product supplement.
When we refer to “we,” “us”
and “our” in this pricing supplement, we refer only to Citigroup Global Market Holdings Inc. and not to any of its affiliates,
including Citigroup Inc.
You may access the product supplement, underlying
supplement and prospectus supplement and prospectus on the SEC website www.sec.gov as follows (or if such address has changed, by reviewing
our filings for the relevant date on the SEC website):
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Product Supplement No. EA-04-09 dated May 11, 2021:
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000831001/000095010321007044/dp150747_424b2-coba0409.htm
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Underlying Supplement No. 10 dated May 11, 2021:
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/200245/000095010321007028/dp150879_424b2-us10.htm
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Prospectus Supplement and Prospectus each dated May 11, 2021:
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https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/200245/000119312521157552/d423193d424b2.htm
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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We have designed the securities for investors
who:
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seek an investment with periodic contingent coupon payments equal to the amount indicated on the cover
hereof until the earlier of maturity or automatic redemption, if, and only if, the closing value of the underlying on the relevant
valuation date is greater than or equal to the coupon barrier value;
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understand that if the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final
barrier value, they will be fully exposed to the decline in the underlying from the initial underlying value and will receive significantly
less than the stated principal amount, and possibly nothing, at maturity;
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are willing to accept the risk that they may not receive any contingent coupon payment on one or more,
or any, contingent coupon payment dates over the term of the securities and may lose all of the stated principal amount per security at
maturity;
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understand that the securities may be automatically redeemed prior to maturity and that the term of the
securities may be limited;
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understand and are willing to accept the full downside risks of the underlying;
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are willing to forgo participation in any appreciation of the underlying and dividends on securities included
in the underlying; and
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are willing to hold the securities to maturity.
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The securities are not designed for, and may not
be a suitable investment for, investors who:
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seek a liquid investment or are unable or unwilling to hold the securities to maturity;
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seek full return of the stated principal amount of the securities at maturity;
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seek a security with a fixed term;
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are unwilling to purchase securities with an estimated value as of the pricing date that is lower than
the public offering price and that may be as low as the amount set forth on the cover page;
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are unwilling to accept the risk that the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date
may be less than the final barrier value;
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seek certainty of current income over the term of the securities;
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seek exposure to the upside performance of the underlying;
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are unwilling to accept the risk of exposure to the United States equity market.
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are unwilling to accept the credit risk of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc.;
or
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prefer the lower risk of conventional fixed income investments with comparable maturities issued by companies
with comparable credit ratings.
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Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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Determining
Payment On A Contingent Coupon Payment Date and at Maturity
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If the securities have not been previously automatically
redeemed, on each contingent coupon payment date, you will either receive a contingent coupon payment or you will not receive a contingent
coupon payment, depending on the closing value of the underlying on the related valuation date.
Determine whether a contingent coupon is paid
on the applicable contingent coupon payment date based on the closing value of the underlying on the relevant valuation date, as follows:
If the relevant valuation date were also a potential
autocall date and the closing value of the underlying on the relevant valuation date were greater than or equal to the initial underlying
value, the securities would be automatically redeemed on the applicable contingent coupon payment date for an amount in cash equal to
$1,000 plus the related contingent coupon payment.
On the maturity date, if the securities have not
been automatically redeemed prior to the maturity date, you will receive (in addition to the final contingent coupon payment, if any)
a cash payment per security (the payment at maturity) calculated as follows:
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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Hypothetical
Payout Profile
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The following profile illustrates the potential
payment at maturity on the securities (excluding the final contingent coupon payment, if any) for a range of hypothetical performances
of the underlying from the initial underlying value to the closing value on the final valuation date, assuming the securities have not
been automatically redeemed prior to the maturity date. This graph has been prepared for purposes of illustration only. Your actual return
on the securities will depend on the actual closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date and whether you hold your securities
to the maturity date.
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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An investment in the securities is significantly
riskier than an investment in conventional debt securities. The securities are subject to all of the risks associated with an investment
in our conventional debt securities (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.), including the risk that we and Citigroup Inc. may default on our obligations
under the securities, and are also subject to risks associated with the underlying. Accordingly, the securities are suitable only for
investors who are capable of understanding the complexities and risks of the securities. You should consult your own financial, tax and
legal advisors as to the risks of an investment in the securities and the suitability of the securities in light of your particular circumstances.
The following is a summary of certain key risk
factors for investors in the securities. You should read this summary together with the more detailed description of risks relating to
an investment in the securities contained in the section “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” beginning on page EA-7
in the accompanying product supplement. You should also carefully read the risk factors included in the accompanying prospectus supplement
and in the documents incorporated by reference in the accompanying prospectus, including Citigroup Inc.’s most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which describe risks relating to the business of Citigroup Inc. more generally.
You May Lose Some Or All Of Your Investment.
Unlike conventional debt securities, the securities
do not provide for the repayment of the stated principal amount at maturity in all circumstances. If the securities are not automatically
redeemed prior to maturity, your payment at maturity will depend on the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date. If
the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value, you will lose 1% of the stated principal
amount of the securities for every 1% by which the underlying has declined from the initial underlying value. There is no minimum payment
at maturity on the securities, and you may lose up to all of your investment.
You Will Not Receive Any Contingent Coupon
On The Contingent Coupon Payment Date Following Any Valuation Date On Which The Closing Value Of The Underlying Is Less Than The Coupon
Barrier Value.
A contingent coupon payment will be made on a
contingent coupon payment date if and only if the closing value of the underlying on the immediately preceding valuation date is greater
than or equal to the coupon barrier value. If the closing value of the underlying is less than the coupon barrier value on any valuation
date, you will not receive any contingent coupon payment on the immediately following contingent coupon payment date. If the closing value
of the underlying is below the coupon barrier value on each valuation date, you will not receive any contingent coupon payments over the
term of the securities.
Higher Contingent Coupon Rates Are Associated
With Greater Risk.
The securities offer contingent coupon payments
at an annualized rate that, if all are paid, would produce a yield that is generally higher than the yield on our conventional debt securities
of the same maturity. This higher potential yield is associated with greater levels of expected risk as of the pricing date for the securities,
including the risk that you may not receive a contingent coupon payment on one or more, or any, contingent coupon payment dates and the
risk that the securities will not be automatically redeemed and the value of what you receive at maturity may be significantly less than
the stated principal amount of your securities and may be zero. The volatility of the underlying is an important factor affecting these
risks. Greater expected volatility of the underlying as of the pricing date may result in a higher contingent coupon rate, but would also
represent a greater expected likelihood as of the pricing date that (i) the closing value of the underlying on one or more valuation dates
will be less than the coupon barrier value, such that you will not receive one or more, or any, contingent coupon payments during the
term of the securities and (ii) the securities will not be automatically redeemed and the closing value of the underlying on the final
valuation date will be less than the final barrier value, such that you will not be repaid the stated principal amount of your securities
at maturity.
You May Not Be Adequately Compensated For Assuming
The Downside Risk Of The Underlying.
The potential contingent coupon payments on the
securities are the compensation you receive for assuming the downside risk of the underlying, as well as all the other risks of the securities.
That compensation is effectively “at risk” and may, therefore, be less than you currently anticipate. First, the actual yield
you realize on the securities could be lower than you anticipate because the coupon is “contingent” and you may not receive
a contingent coupon payment on one or more, or any, of the contingent coupon payment dates. Second, the contingent coupon payments are
the compensation you receive not only for the downside risk of the underlying, but also for all of the other risks of the securities,
including the risk that the securities may be automatically redeemed prior to maturity, interest rate risk and our and Citigroup Inc.’s
credit risk. If those other risks increase or are otherwise greater than you currently
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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anticipate, the contingent coupon payments may
turn out to be inadequate to compensate you for all the risks of the securities, including the downside risk of the underlying.
The Securities May Be Automatically Redeemed
Prior To Maturity, Limiting Your Opportunity To Receive Contingent Coupon Payments.
On any potential autocall date, the securities
will be automatically redeemed if the closing value of the underlying on that potential autocall date is greater than or equal to the
initial underlying value. Thus, the term of the securities may be limited. If the securities are redeemed prior to maturity, you will
not receive any additional contingent coupon payments. Moreover, you may not be able to reinvest your funds in another investment that
provides a similar yield with a similar level of risk.
The Securities Offer Downside Exposure To The
Underlying, But No Upside Exposure To The Underlying.
You will not participate in any appreciation in
the value of the underlying over the term of the securities. Consequently, your return on the securities will be limited to the contingent
coupon payments you receive, if any, and may be significantly less than the return on the underlying over the term of the securities.
In addition, as an investor in the securities, you will not receive any dividends or other distributions or have any other rights with
respect to the underlying.
The Performance Of The Securities Will Depend
On The Closing Value Of The Underlying Solely On The Valuation Dates, Which Makes The Securities Particularly Sensitive To Volatility
In The Closing Value Of The Underlying.
Whether the contingent coupon will be paid on
any given contingent coupon payment date and whether the securities will be automatically redeemed prior to maturity will depend on the
closing value of the underlying solely on the applicable valuation dates, regardless of the closing value of the underlying on other days
during the term of the securities. If the securities are not automatically redeemed, what you receive at maturity will depend solely on
the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date, and not on any other day during the term of the securities. Because the
performance of the securities depends on the closing value of the underlying on a limited number of dates, the securities will be particularly
sensitive to volatility in the closing value of the underlying. You should understand that the closing value of the underlying has historically
been highly volatile.
The Securities Are Subject To The Credit Risk
Of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. And Citigroup Inc.
If we default on our obligations under the securities
and Citigroup Inc. defaults on its guarantee obligations, you may not receive anything owed to you under the securities.
The Securities Will Not Be Listed On Any Securities
Exchange And You May Not Be Able To Sell Them Prior To Maturity.
The securities will not be listed on any securities
exchange. Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the securities. We have been advised that Wells Fargo currently intends
to make a secondary market in relation to the securities. However, Wells Fargo may suspend or terminate making a market without notice,
at any time and for any reason. If Wells Fargo suspends or terminates making a market, there may be no secondary market at all for the
securities because it is likely that Wells Fargo will be the only broker-dealer that is willing to buy your securities prior to maturity.
Accordingly, an investor must be prepared to hold the securities until maturity.
The Estimated Value Of The Securities On The
Pricing Date, Based On CGMI’s Proprietary Pricing Models And Our Internal Funding Rate, Is Less Than The Public Offering Price.
The difference is attributable to certain costs
associated with selling, structuring and hedging the securities that are included in the public offering price. These costs include (i)
any selling concessions or other fees paid in connection with the offering of the securities, (ii) hedging and other costs incurred by
us and our affiliates in connection with the offering of the securities and (iii) the expected profit (which may be more or less than
actual profit) to CGMI or other of our affiliates and/or Wells Fargo or its affiliates in connection with hedging our obligations under
the securities. These costs adversely affect the economic terms of the securities because, if they were lower, the economic terms of the
securities would be more favorable to you. The economic terms of the securities are also likely to be adversely affected by the use of
our internal funding rate, rather than our secondary market rate, to price the securities. See “The Estimated Value Of The Securities
Would Be Lower If It Were Calculated Based On Our Secondary Market Rate” below.
The Estimated Value Of The Securities Was Determined
For Us By Our Affiliate Using Proprietary Pricing Models.
CGMI derived the estimated value disclosed on
the cover page of this pricing supplement from its proprietary pricing models. In doing so, it may have made discretionary judgments about
the inputs to its models, such as the volatility of the underlying, the
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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dividend yield on the underlying and interest
rates. CGMI’s views on these inputs may differ from your or others’ views, and as an underwriter in this offering, CGMI’s
interests may conflict with yours. Both the models and the inputs to the models may prove to be wrong and therefore not an accurate reflection
of the value of the securities. Moreover, the estimated value of the securities set forth on the cover page of this pricing supplement
may differ from the value that we or our affiliates may determine for the securities for other purposes, including for accounting purposes.
You should not invest in the securities because of the estimated value of the securities. Instead, you should be willing to hold the securities
to maturity irrespective of the initial estimated value.
The Estimated Value Of The Securities Would
Be Lower If It Were Calculated Based On Wells Fargo’s Determination of The Secondary Market Rate With Respect To Us.
The estimated value of the securities included
in this pricing supplement is calculated based on our internal funding rate, which is the rate at which we are willing to borrow funds
through the issuance of the securities. We expect that our internal funding rate is generally lower than Wells Fargo’s determination
of the secondary market rate with respect to us, which is the rate that we expect Wells Fargo will use in determining the value of the
securities for purposes of any purchases of the securities from you in the secondary market. If the estimated value included in this pricing
supplement were based on Wells Fargo’s determination of the secondary market rate with respect to us, rather than our internal funding
rate, it would likely be lower. We determine our internal funding rate based on factors such as the costs associated with the securities,
which are generally higher than the costs associated with conventional debt securities, and our liquidity needs and preferences. Our internal
funding rate is not an interest rate that is payable on the securities.
Because there is not an active market for traded
instruments referencing our outstanding debt obligations, Wells Fargo may determine the secondary market rate with respect to us for purposes
of any purchase of the securities from you in the secondary market based on the market price of traded instruments referencing the debt
obligations of Citigroup Inc., our parent company and the guarantor of all payments due on the securities, but subject to adjustments
that Wells Fargo may deem appropriate.
The Estimated Value Of The Securities Is Not
An Indication Of The Price, If Any, At Which Any Person May Be Willing To Buy The Securities From You In The Secondary Market.
Any such secondary market price will fluctuate
over the term of the securities based on the market and other factors described in the next risk factor. Moreover, unlike the estimated
value included in this pricing supplement, we expect that any value of the securities determined for purposes of a secondary market transaction
will be based on Wells Fargo’s determination of the secondary market rate with respect to us, which will likely result in a lower
value for the securities than if our internal funding rate were used. In addition, we expect that any secondary market price for the securities
will be reduced by a bid-ask spread, which may vary depending on the aggregate stated principal amount of the securities to be purchased
in the secondary market transaction, and may be reduced the expected cost of unwinding related hedging transactions. As a result, it is
likely that any secondary market price for the securities will be less than the public offering price.
The Value Of The Securities Prior To Maturity
Will Fluctuate Based On Many Unpredictable Factors.
The value of your securities prior to maturity
will fluctuate based on the closing value of the underlying, the volatility of the closing value of the underlying, the dividend yield
on the underlying, interest rates generally, the time remaining to maturity and our and Citigroup Inc.’s creditworthiness, as reflected
in our secondary market rate, among other factors described under “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities—Risk Factors Relating
to All Securities—The value of your securities prior to maturity will fluctuate based on many unpredictable factors” in the
accompanying product supplement. Changes in the closing value of the underlying may not result in a comparable change in the value of
your securities. You should understand that the value of your securities at any time prior to maturity may be significantly less than
the public offering price.
We Have Been Advised That, Immediately Following
Issuance, Any Secondary Market Bid Price Provided By Wells Fargo, And The Value That Will Be Indicated On Any Brokerage Account Statements
Prepared By Wells Fargo Or Its Affiliates, Will Reflect A Temporary Upward Adjustment.
The amount of this temporary upward adjustment
will steadily decline to zero over the temporary adjustment period. See “Valuation of the Securities” in this pricing supplement.
Our Offering Of The Securities Is Not A Recommendation
Of The Underlying.
The fact that we are offering the securities does
not mean that we or Wells Fargo or its affiliates believe that investing in an instrument linked to the underlying is likely to achieve
favorable returns. In fact, as we and Wells Fargo and its affiliates are each part of respective global financial institutions, our affiliates
and affiliates of Wells Fargo may have positions (including short positions) in the underlying or in instruments related to the underlying,
and may publish research or express opinions, that in each case are inconsistent
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with an investment linked to the underlying. These
and other activities of our affiliates or of Wells Fargo or its affiliates may affect the closing value of the underlying in a way that
negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities.
The Closing Value Of The Underlying May Be
Adversely Affected By Our Or Our Affiliates’, Or By Wells Fargo And Its Affiliates’, Hedging And Other Trading Activities.
We expect to hedge our obligations under the securities
through CGMI or other of our affiliates and/or Wells Fargo or its affiliates, who may take positions in the underlying or in financial
instruments related to the underlying and may adjust such positions during the term of the securities. Our affiliates and Wells Fargo
and its affiliates also take positions in the underlying or in financial instruments related to the underlying on a regular basis (taking
long or short positions or both), for their accounts, for other accounts under their management or to facilitate transactions on behalf
of customers. These activities could affect the closing value of the underlying in a way that negatively affects the value of and your
return on the securities. They could also result in substantial returns for us or our affiliates or Wells Fargo and its affiliates while
the value of the securities declines.
We And Our Affiliates And Wells Fargo And Its
Affiliates May Have Economic Interests That Are Adverse To Yours As A Result Of Our And Their Respective Business Activities.
Our affiliates and Wells Fargo and its affiliates
engage in business activities with a wide range of companies. These activities include extending loans, making and facilitating investments,
underwriting securities offerings and providing advisory services. These activities could involve or affect the underlying in a way that
negatively affects the value of and your return on the securities. They could also result in substantial returns for us or our affiliates
or Wells Fargo or its affiliates while the value of the securities declines. In addition, in the course of this business, we or our affiliates
or Wells Fargo or its affiliates may acquire non-public information, which will not be disclosed to you.
The Calculation Agent, Which Is An Affiliate
Of Ours, Will Make Important Determinations With Respect To The Securities.
If certain events occur during the term of the
securities, such as market disruption events and other events with respect to the underlying, CGMI, as calculation agent, will be required
to make discretionary judgments that could significantly affect your return on the securities. In making these judgments, the calculation
agent’s interests as an affiliate of ours could be adverse to your interests as a holder of the securities. See “Risk Factors
Relating to the Securities—Risk Factors Relating to All Securities—The calculation agent, which is an affiliate of ours, will
make important determinations with respect to the securities” in the accompanying product supplement.
Changes That Affect The Underlying May Affect
The Value Of Your Securities.
The sponsor of the underlying may at any time
make methodological changes or other changes in the manner in which it operates that could affect the value of the underlying. We are
not affiliated with the underlying sponsor and, accordingly, we have no control over any changes such sponsor may make. Such changes could
adversely affect the performance of the underlying and the value of and your return on the securities.
A Contingent Coupon Payment Date And The Stated
Maturity Date May Be Postponed If A Valuation Date is Postponed.
A valuation date (including the final valuation
date) will be postponed if the applicable originally scheduled valuation date is not a trading day with respect to the underlying or if
the calculation agent determines that a market disruption event has occurred or is continuing with respect to the underlying on that valuation
date. If such a postponement occurs with respect to a valuation date other than the final valuation date, then the related contingent
coupon payment date will be postponed. If such a postponement occurs with respect to the final valuation date, the stated maturity date
will be the later of (i) the initial stated maturity date and (ii) three business days after the final valuation date as postponed.
The U.S. Federal Tax Consequences Of An Investment
In The Securities Are Unclear.
There is no direct legal authority regarding the proper U.S. federal
tax treatment of the securities, and we do not plan to request a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”). Consequently,
significant aspects of the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain, and the IRS or a court might not agree with the treatment of
the securities as described in “United States Federal Tax Considerations” below. If the IRS were successful in asserting an
alternative treatment of the securities, the tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of the securities might be materially and
adversely affected. Moreover, future legislation, Treasury regulations or IRS guidance could adversely affect the U.S. federal tax treatment
of the securities, possibly retroactively.
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Non-U.S. investors should note that persons having withholding responsibility
in respect of the securities may withhold on any coupon payment paid to a non-U.S. investor, generally at a rate of 30%. To the extent
that we have withholding responsibility in respect of the securities, we intend to so withhold.
You should read carefully the discussion under “United States
Federal Tax Considerations” and “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” in the accompanying product supplement and
“United States Federal Tax Considerations” in this pricing supplement. You should also consult your tax adviser regarding
the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities, as well as tax consequences arising under the laws of any state,
local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.
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If the securities are automatically redeemed:
If the securities are automatically redeemed prior
to maturity, you will receive the stated principal amount of your securities plus the related contingent coupon payment on the
immediately following contingent coupon payment date. In the event the securities are automatically redeemed, your total return on the
securities will equal any contingent coupon payments received prior to such contingent coupon payment date and the contingent coupon payment
received on such contingent coupon payment date.
If the securities are not automatically redeemed:
If the securities
are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, the following table illustrates, for a range of hypothetical underlying performance
factors, the hypothetical payment at maturity payable at maturity per security (excluding the final contingent coupon payment, if any).
The underlying performance factor is the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date divided by the initial underlying
value.
Hypothetical underlying performance factor
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Hypothetical payment at maturity per security
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175.00%
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$1,000.00
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160.00%
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$1,000.00
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150.00%
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$1,000.00
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140.00%
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$1,000.00
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130.00%
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$1,000.00
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120.00%
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$1,000.00
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110.00%
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$1,000.00
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100.00%
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$1,000.00
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90.00%
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$1,000.00
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80.00%
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$1,000.00
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75.00%
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$1,000.00
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74.99%
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$749.90
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70.00%
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$700.00
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60.00%
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$600.00
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50.00%
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$500.00
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40.00%
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$400.00
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25.00%
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$250.00
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The above figures do not take into account contingent
coupon payments, if any, received during the term of the securities. As evidenced above, in no event will you have a positive return based
on the payment at maturity; any positive return will be based solely on the contingent coupon payments, if any, received during the term
of the securities.
The above figures are for purposes of illustration
only and may have been rounded for ease of analysis. If the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity, the actual amount
you will receive at maturity will depend on the actual closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date.
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The examples in the first section below illustrate
how to determine whether a contingent coupon will be paid and whether the securities will be automatically redeemed following a valuation
date that is also a potential autocall date. The examples in the second section below illustrate how to determine the payment at maturity
on the securities if the securities are not automatically redeemed prior to maturity. The examples are solely for illustrative purposes,
do not show all possible outcomes and are not a prediction of any payment that may be made on the securities.
The examples below are based on the following
hypothetical values and do not reflect the actual initial underlying value, coupon barrier value or final barrier value. For the actual
initial underlying value, coupon barrier value and final barrier value, see “Terms of the Securities” above. We have used
these hypothetical values, rather than the actual values, to simplify the calculations and aid understanding of how the securities work.
However, you should understand that the actual payments on the securities will be calculated based on the actual initial underlying value,
coupon barrier value and final barrier value, and not the hypothetical values indicated below.
Hypothetical
initial underlying value
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100.00
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Hypothetical
coupon barrier value
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75.00 (75% of the hypothetical initial underlying value)
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Hypothetical
final barrier value
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75.00 (75% of the hypothetical initial underlying value)
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Hypothetical
Contingent Coupon Payments and any Payment upon Automatic Early Redemption Following a Valuation Date that is also a Potential Autocall
Date
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The hypothetical examples below
illustrate how to determine whether a contingent coupon will be paid and whether the securities will be automatically redeemed following
a hypothetical valuation date that is also a potential autocall date, assuming that the closing value of the underlying on the hypothetical
valuation date is as indicated below.
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Hypothetical closing value of the underlying on hypothetical valuation date
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Hypothetical payment per security on related contingent coupon payment date
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Example
1:
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80.00
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$12.75
(contingent coupon is paid; securities not redeemed)
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Example
2:
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45.00
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$0.00
(no contingent coupon; securities not redeemed)
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Example
3:
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105.00
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$1,012.75
(contingent coupon is paid; securities redeemed)
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Example 1: On the hypothetical
valuation date, the closing value of the underlying is greater than the coupon barrier value but less than the initial underlying value.
As a result, investors in the securities would receive the contingent coupon payment of $12.75 per security on the related contingent
coupon payment date and the securities would not be automatically redeemed.
Example 2: On the hypothetical
valuation date, the closing value of the underlying is less than the coupon barrier value. As a result, investors would not receive any
payment on the related contingent coupon payment date and the securities would not be automatically redeemed.
Investors in the securities
will not receive a contingent coupon on the contingent coupon payment date following a valuation date if, on that valuation date, the
closing value of the underlying is less than the coupon barrier value.
Example 3: On the hypothetical
valuation date, the closing value of the underlying is greater than both the coupon barrier value and the initial underlying value. As
a result, the securities would be automatically redeemed on the related contingent coupon payment date for an amount in cash equal to
$1,000 plus the related contingent coupon payment, for a total of $1,012.75 per security.
If the valuation date were not
also a potential autocall date, the securities would not be automatically redeemed on the related contingent coupon payment date.
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Hypothetical
Payments at Maturity
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The next hypothetical examples illustrate the
calculation of the payment at maturity on the securities, assuming that the securities have not been earlier automatically redeemed and
that the closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is as indicated below.
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Hypothetical closing value of the underlying on final valuation date
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Hypothetical payment at maturity per security
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Example
4
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110.00
(underlying
performance factor =
110.00 / 100.00 = 1.10)
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$1,012.75
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Example
5
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50.00
(underlying
performance factor =
50.00 / 100.00 = 0.50)
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$500.00
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Example
6
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20.00
(underlying
performance factor =
20.00 / 100.00 = 0.20)
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$200.00
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Example 4: The closing
value of the underlying on the final valuation date is greater than the final barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive
the stated principal amount of the securities plus the contingent coupon payment due at maturity, for a total of $1,012.75 per
security, but you would not participate in the appreciation of the underlying.
Example 5: The closing
value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive
a payment per security calculated as follows:
Payment
at maturity = $1,000 × the underlying performance factor
= $1,000
× 0.50
= $500
In this scenario, you would
receive significantly less than the stated principal amount of your securities at maturity. In addition, because the closing value of
the underlying on the final valuation date is below the coupon barrier value, you would not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.
Example 6: The closing
value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value. Accordingly, at maturity, you would receive
a payment per security calculated as follows:
Payment
at maturity = $1,000 × the underlying performance factor
= $1,000
× 0.20
= $200
In this scenario, because the
closing value of the underlying on the final valuation date is less than the final barrier value, you would lose a significant portion
of your investment in the securities. In addition, because the closing value of the underlying is below the coupon barrier value, you
would not receive any contingent coupon payment at maturity.
It is possible that the closing
value of the underlying will be less than the coupon barrier value on each valuation date and less than the final barrier value on the
final valuation date, such that you will not receive any contingent coupon payments over the term of the securities and will receive significantly
less than the stated principal amount of your securities at maturity.
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Additional
Terms of the Securities
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The following provisions supersede the provisions in the product supplement
to the extent that they are inconsistent from those provisions.
Certain Definitions
A “trading
day” means a day, as determined by the calculation agent, on which (i) the relevant stock exchanges with respect to each security
underlying the underlying are scheduled to be open for trading for their respective regular trading sessions and (ii) each related futures
or options exchange is scheduled to be open for trading for its regular trading session.
The “relevant
stock exchange” for any security underlying the underlying means the primary exchange or quotation system on which such security
is traded, as determined by the calculation agent.
The “related
futures or options exchange” for the underlying means an exchange or quotation system where trading has a material effect (as determined
by the calculation agent) on the overall market for futures or options contracts relating to the underlying.
Postponement of a Valuation Date
If a scheduled valuation date is not a trading day, the valuation date
will be postponed to the next succeeding day that is a trading day. The valuation date is also subject to postponement due to the occurrence
of a market disruption event. See “—Market Disruption Events.”
Market Disruption Events
A “market disruption event”
with respect to the underlying means any of the following events as determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion:
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The occurrence or existence
of a material suspension of or limitation imposed on trading by the relevant stock exchanges or otherwise relating to securities which
then comprise 20% or more of the value of the underlying or any successor index at any time during the one-hour period that ends at the
close of trading on that day, whether by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by those relevant stock exchanges or
otherwise.
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(B)
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The occurrence or existence
of a material suspension of or limitation imposed on trading by any related futures or options exchange or otherwise in futures or options
contracts relating to the underlying or any successor index on any related futures or options exchange at any time during the one-hour
period that ends at the close of trading on that day, whether by reason of movements in price exceeding limits permitted by the related
futures or options exchange or otherwise.
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(C)
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The occurrence or existence
of any event, other than an early closure, that materially disrupts or impairs the ability of market participants in general to effect
transactions in, or obtain market values for, securities that then comprise 20% or more of the value of the underlying or any successor
index on their relevant stock exchanges at any time during the one-hour period that ends at the close of trading on that day.
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(D)
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The occurrence or existence
of any event, other than an early closure, that materially disrupts or impairs the ability of market participants in general to effect
transactions in, or obtain market values for, futures or options contracts relating to the underlying or any successor index on any related
futures or options exchange at any time during the one-hour period that ends at the close of trading on that day.
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(E)
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The closure on any exchange
business day of the relevant stock exchanges on which securities that then comprise 20% or more of the value of the underlying or any
successor index are traded or any related futures or options exchange with respect to the underlying or any successor index prior to
its scheduled closing time unless the earlier closing time is announced by the relevant stock exchange or related futures or options
exchange, as applicable, at least one hour prior to the earlier of (1) the actual closing time for the regular trading session on such
relevant stock exchange or related futures or options exchange, as applicable, and (2) the submission deadline for orders to be entered
into the relevant stock exchange or related futures or options exchange, as applicable, system for execution at such actual closing time
on that day.
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(F)
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The relevant stock exchange
for any security underlying the underlying or successor index or any related futures or options exchange with respect to the underlying
or successor index fails to open for trading during its regular trading session.
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For purposes
of determining whether a market disruption event has occurred with respect to the underlying:
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the relevant percentage contribution of a security to the value
of the underlying or any successor index will be based on a comparison of (x) the portion of the value of the underlying attributable
to that security and (y) the overall value of the underlying or successor index, in each case immediately before the occurrence of
the market disruption event;
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(2)
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the “close of trading” on any trading day for the underlying
or any successor index means the scheduled closing time of the relevant stock exchanges with respect to the securities underlying the
underlying or successor index on such trading day; provided that, if the actual closing time of the regular trading session of any such
relevant stock exchange is earlier than its scheduled closing time on such trading day, then (x) for purposes of clauses (A) and (C) of
the definition of “market disruption event” above, with respect to any security underlying the underlying or successor index
for which such relevant stock exchange is its relevant stock exchange, the “close of trading” means such actual closing time
and (y) for purposes of clauses (B) and (D) of the definition of “market disruption event” above, with respect to any
futures or options contract relating to the underlying or successor index, the “close of trading” means the latest actual
closing time of the regular trading session of any of the relevant stock exchanges, but in no event later than the scheduled closing time
of the relevant stock exchanges;
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(3)
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the “scheduled closing time” of any relevant stock exchange
or related futures or options exchange on any trading day for the underlying or any successor index means the scheduled weekday closing
time of such relevant stock exchange or related futures or options exchange on such trading day, without regard to after hours or any
other trading outside the regular trading session hours; and
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(4)
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an “exchange business day” means any trading day for
the underlying or any successor index on which each relevant stock exchange for the securities underlying the underlying or any successor
index and each related futures or options exchange with respect to the underlying or any successor index are open for trading during their
respective regular trading sessions, notwithstanding any such relevant stock exchange or related futures or options exchange closing prior
to its scheduled closing time.
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If a market
disruption event occurs or is continuing on the valuation date, then the valuation date will be postponed to the first succeeding trading
day on which a market disruption event has not occurred and is not continuing; however, if such first succeeding trading day has not occurred
as of the eighth trading day after the originally scheduled valuation date, that eighth trading day shall be deemed to be the valuation
date. If the valuation date has been postponed eight trading days after the originally scheduled valuation date and a market disruption
event occurs or is continuing on such eighth trading day, the calculation agent will determine the closing value of the underlying on
such eighth trading day in accordance with the formula for and method of calculating the closing value of the underlying last in effect
prior to commencement of the market disruption event, using the closing price (or, with respect to any relevant security, if a market
disruption event has occurred with respect to such security, its good faith estimate of the value of such security at the scheduled closing
time of the relevant stock exchange for such security or, if earlier, the actual closing time of the regular trading session of such relevant
stock exchange) on such date of each security included in the underlying. As used herein, “closing price” means, with respect
to any security on any date, the relevant stock exchange traded or quoted price of such security as of the scheduled closing time of the
relevant stock exchange for such security or, if earlier, the actual closing time of the regular trading session of such relevant stock
exchange.
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Information
About the S&P 500® Index
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The S&P 500® Index consists
of the common stocks of 500 issuers selected to provide a performance benchmark for the large capitalization segment of the U.S. equity
markets. It is calculated and maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC.
As of July 31, 2017, the securities of companies
with multiple share class structures are no longer eligible to be added to the S&P 500® Index, but securities already
included in the S&P 500® Index have been grandfathered and are not affected by this change. Please refer to the section
“Equity Index Descriptions—The S&P U.S. Indices—The S&P 500® Index” in the accompanying
underlying supplement for additional information.
We have derived all information regarding the
S&P 500® Index from publicly available information and have not independently verified any information regarding the
S&P 500® Index. This pricing supplement relates only to the securities and not to the S&P 500® Index.
We make no representation as to the performance of the S&P 500® Index over the term of the securities.
The securities represent obligations of Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc. (guaranteed by Citigroup Inc.) only. The sponsor of the S&P 500® Index is not involved
in any way in this offering and has no obligation relating to the securities or to holders of the securities.
Historical Information
The closing value of the S&P 500® Index on October
15, 2021 was 4,471.37.
The graph below shows the closing value of the
S&P 500® Index for each day such value was available from January 4, 2016 to October 15, 2021. We obtained the closing
values from Bloomberg L.P., without independent verification. You should not take historical closing values as an indication of future
performance.
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United
States Federal Tax Considerations
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You should read carefully the discussion under “United States
Federal Tax Considerations” and “Risk Factors Relating to the Securities” in the accompanying product supplement and
“Summary Risk Factors” in this pricing supplement.
Due to the lack of any controlling legal authority, there is substantial
uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal tax consequences of an investment in the securities. In connection with any information reporting
requirements we may have in respect of the securities under applicable law, we intend (in the absence of an administrative determination
or judicial ruling to the contrary) to treat the securities for U.S. federal income tax purposes as prepaid forward contracts with associated
coupon payments that will be treated as gross income to you at the time received or accrued in accordance with your regular method of
tax accounting. In the opinion of our counsel, Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, which is based on current market conditions, this treatment
of the securities is reasonable under current law; however, our counsel has advised us that it is unable to conclude affirmatively that
this treatment is more likely than not to be upheld, and that alternative treatments are possible.
Assuming this treatment of the securities is respected and subject
to the discussion in “United States Federal Tax Considerations” in the accompanying product supplement, the following U.S.
federal income tax consequences should result under current law:
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Any coupon payments on the securities should be taxable as ordinary income to you at the time received or accrued in accordance with
your regular method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
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Upon a sale or exchange of a security (including retirement at maturity), you should recognize capital gain or loss equal to the difference
between the amount realized and your tax basis in the security. For this purpose, the amount realized does not include any coupon paid
on retirement and may not include sale proceeds attributable to an accrued coupon, which may be treated as a coupon payment. Such gain
or loss should be long-term capital gain or loss if you held the security for more than one year.
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We do not plan to request a ruling from the IRS regarding the treatment
of the securities. An alternative characterization of the securities could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences of ownership
and disposition of the securities, including the timing and character of income recognized. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department
and the IRS have requested comments on various issues regarding the U.S. federal income tax treatment of “prepaid forward contracts”
and similar financial instruments and have indicated that such transactions may be the subject of future regulations or other guidance.
Furthermore, members of Congress have proposed legislative changes to the tax treatment of derivative contracts. Any legislation, Treasury
regulations or other guidance promulgated after consideration of these issues could materially and adversely affect the tax consequences
of an investment in the securities, possibly with retroactive effect. You should consult your tax adviser regarding possible alternative
tax treatments of the securities and potential changes in applicable law.
Withholding Tax on Non-U.S. Holders. Because significant aspects of
the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain, persons having withholding responsibility in respect of the securities may withhold
on any coupon payment paid to Non-U.S. Holders (as defined in the accompanying product supplement), generally at a rate of 30%. To the
extent that we have (or an affiliate of ours has) withholding responsibility in respect of the securities, we intend to so withhold. In
order to claim an exemption from, or a reduction in, the 30% withholding, you may need to comply with certification requirements to establish
that you are not a U.S. person and are eligible for such an exemption or reduction under an applicable tax treaty. You should consult
your tax adviser regarding the tax treatment of the securities, including the possibility of obtaining a refund of any amounts withheld
and the certification requirement described above.
As discussed under “United States Federal Tax Considerations—Tax
Consequences to Non-U.S. Holders” in the accompanying product supplement, Section 871(m) of the Code and Treasury regulations promulgated
thereunder (“Section 871(m)”) generally impose a 30% withholding tax on dividend equivalents paid or deemed paid to Non-U.S.
Holders with respect to certain financial instruments linked to U.S. equities (“U.S. Underlying Equities”) or indices that
include U.S. Underlying Equities. Section 871(m) generally applies to instruments that substantially replicate the economic performance
of one or more U.S. Underlying Equities, as determined based on tests set forth in the applicable Treasury regulations. However, the regulations,
as modified by an IRS notice, exempt financial instruments issued prior to January 1, 2023 that do not have a “delta” of one.
Based on the terms of the securities and representations provided by us, our counsel is of the opinion that the securities should not
be treated as transactions that have a “delta” of one within the meaning of the regulations with respect to any U.S. Underlying
Equity and, therefore, should not be subject to withholding tax under Section 871(m).
A determination that the securities are not subject to Section 871(m)
is not binding on the IRS, and the IRS may disagree with this treatment. Moreover, Section 871(m) is complex and its application may depend
on your particular circumstances, including your other transactions. You should consult your tax adviser regarding the potential application
of Section 871(m) to the securities.
We will not be required to pay any additional amounts with respect
to amounts withheld.
You should read the section entitled “United States Federal Tax
Considerations” in the accompanying product supplement. The preceding discussion, when read in combination with that section, constitutes
the full opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the material U.S. federal tax consequences of owning and disposing of the
securities.
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You should also consult your tax adviser regarding all aspects of the
U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences of an investment in the securities and any tax consequences arising under the laws of
any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction.
Supplemental
Plan of Distribution
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Pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated
Global Selling Agency Agreement, dated April 7, 2017, CGMI, acting as principal, will purchase the securities from Citigroup Global Markets
Holdings Inc. CGMI, as the lead agent for the offering, has agreed to sell the securities to Wells Fargo, as agent. Wells Fargo will receive
an underwriting discount and commission of 1.525% ($15.25) for each security it sells. Wells Fargo will pay selected dealers, which may
include WFA, a fixed selling commission of 1.00% ($10.00) for each security they sell. In addition to the selling commission allowed to
WFA, Wells Fargo will pay $0.75 per security of the underwriting discount and commission to WFA as a distribution expense fee for each
security sold by WFA.
In addition, in respect of certain securities
sold in this offering, CGMI may pay a fee of up to $2.00 per security to selected securities dealers in consideration for marketing and
other services in connection with the distribution of the securities to other securities dealers.
For the avoidance of doubt, the fees and selling
concessions described in this pricing supplement will not be rebated if the securities are automatically redeemed prior to maturity.
The public offering price of the securities includes
the underwriting discount and commission described on the cover page of this pricing supplement and the estimated cost of hedging our
obligations under the securities. We expect to hedge our obligations under the securities through affiliated or unaffiliated counterparties,
which may include our affiliates and affiliates of Wells Fargo. Our cost of hedging will include the projected profit that such counterparties,
which may include our affiliates and affiliates of Wells Fargo, expect to realize in consideration for assuming the risks inherent in
hedging our obligations under the securities. Because hedging our obligations entails risks and may be influenced by market forces beyond
the control of any counterparty, which may include our affiliates and affiliates of Wells Fargo, such hedging may result in a profit that
is more or less than expected, or could result in a loss.
This pricing supplement and the accompanying product
supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus may be used by Wells Fargo or an affiliate of Wells Fargo in connection
with offers and sales related to market-making or other transactions in the securities. Wells Fargo or an affiliate of Wells Fargo may
act as principal or agent in such transactions. Such sales will be made at prices related to prevailing market prices at the time of sale
or otherwise.
No action has been or will be taken by Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc., Wells Fargo or any broker-dealer affiliates of any of them that would permit a public offering of the securities
or possession or distribution of this pricing supplement or the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement, prospectus supplement
or prospectus in any jurisdiction, other than the United States, where action for that purpose is required. No offers, sales or deliveries
of the securities, or distribution of this pricing supplement, the accompanying product supplement, underlying supplement or prospectus
supplement and prospectus, may be made in or from any jurisdiction except in circumstances that will result in compliance with any applicable
laws and regulations and will not impose any obligations on Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., Wells Fargo or any broker-dealer affiliates
of any of them.
For the following jurisdictions, please note specifically:
Prohibition of Sales to European Economic Area
Retail Investors
The securities may not be offered, sold or otherwise
made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area (“EEA”). For the purposes of this provision:
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(a)
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the expression “retail investor” means a person who is one (or more) of the following:
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(i)
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a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, “MiFID
II”); or
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(ii)
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a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (the “Insurance Distribution Directive”),
where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or
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(iii)
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not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (3)(e) (EU) 2017/1129 (as amended, the “Prospectus
Regulation”); and
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(b)
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the expression an “offer” includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient
information on the terms of the offer and the securities to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or subscribe
for the securities.
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Consequently no key information document required
by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 (the “PRIIPs Regulation”) for offering or selling the securities or otherwise making them
available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the securities or otherwise making them available
to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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Prohibition of Sales to United Kingdom Retail
Investors
The securities may not be offered, sold or otherwise
made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of this provision:
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(a)
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the expression "retail investor" means a person who is one (or more) of the following:
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(i)
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a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part
of United Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (the "EUWA") and the regulations made under
the EUWA; or
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(ii)
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a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended)
(the “FSMA”) and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would
not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of United
Kingdom domestic law by virtue of the EUWA and the regulations made under the EUWA; or
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(iii)
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not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (3)(e) of the Prospectus Regulation; and
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(b)
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the expression an “offer” includes the communication in any form and by any means of
sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the securities to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to purchase or
subscribe for the securities.
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Consequently no key information document required
by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the “UK PRIIPs Regulation”) for offering
or selling any securities or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the United Kingdom has been prepared and therefore
offering or selling any securities or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom may be unlawful under
the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
Valuation
of the Securities
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CGMI calculated the estimated value of the securities
set forth on the cover page of this pricing supplement based on proprietary pricing models. CGMI’s proprietary pricing models generated
an estimated value for the securities by estimating the value of a hypothetical package of financial instruments that would replicate
the payout on the securities, which consists of a fixed-income bond (the “bond component”) and one or more derivative instruments
underlying the economic terms of the securities (the “derivative component”). CGMI calculated the estimated value of the bond
component using a discount rate based on our internal funding rate. CGMI calculated the estimated value of the derivative component based
on a proprietary derivative-pricing model, which generated a theoretical price for the instruments that constitute the derivative component
based on various inputs, including the factors described under “Summary Risk Factors—The Value Of The Securities Prior To
Maturity Will Fluctuate Based On Many Unpredictable Factors” in this pricing supplement, but not including our or Citigroup Inc.’s
creditworthiness. These inputs may be market-observable or may be based on assumptions made by CGMI in its discretionary judgment.
We have been advised that, for a period of approximately
three months following issuance of the securities, the price, if any, at which Wells Fargo would be willing to buy the securities from
investors, and the value that will be indicated for the securities on any brokerage account statements prepared by Wells Fargo or its
affiliates, will reflect a temporary upward adjustment from the price or value that would otherwise be determined. This temporary upward
adjustment represents a portion of the costs associated with selling, structuring and hedging the securities that are included in the
public offering price of the securities. The amount of this temporary upward adjustment will decline to zero on a straight-line basis
over the three-month temporary adjustment period. However, Wells Fargo is not obligated to buy the securities from investors at any time.
See “Summary Risk Factors—The Securities Will Not Be Listed On Any Securities Exchange And You May Not Be Able To Sell Them
Prior To Maturity.”
Validity
of the Securities
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In the opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP,
as special products counsel to Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., when the securities offered by this pricing supplement have been
executed and issued by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. and authenticated by the trustee pursuant to the indenture, and delivered
against payment therefor, such securities and the related guarantee of Citigroup Inc. will be valid and binding obligations of Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc. and Citigroup Inc., respectively, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable
bankruptcy, insolvency and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, concepts of reasonableness and equitable principles
of general applicability (including, without limitation, concepts of good faith, fair dealing and the lack of bad faith), provided that
such counsel expresses no opinion as to the effect of fraudulent conveyance, fraudulent transfer or similar provision of applicable law
on the conclusions expressed above. This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to the laws of the
State of New York, except that such counsel expresses no opinion as to the application of state securities or Blue Sky laws to the securities.
Market Linked Securities—Auto-Callable with Contingent Coupon and Contingent Downside
Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due July 20, 2023
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In giving this opinion, Davis Polk & Wardwell
LLP has assumed the legal conclusions expressed in the opinions set forth below of Alexia Breuvart, Secretary and General Counsel of Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc., and Barbara Politi, Associate General Counsel—Capital Markets of Citigroup Inc. In addition, this
opinion is subject to the assumptions set forth in the letter of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP dated May 11, 2021, which has been filed
as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Citigroup Inc. on May 11, 2021, that the indenture has been duly authorized,
executed and delivered by, and is a valid, binding and enforceable agreement of, the trustee and that none of the terms of the securities
nor the issuance and delivery of the securities and the related guarantee, nor the compliance by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.
and Citigroup Inc. with the terms of the securities and the related guarantee respectively, will result in a violation of any provision
of any instrument or agreement then binding upon Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. or Citigroup Inc., as applicable, or any restriction
imposed by any court or governmental body having jurisdiction over Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. or Citigroup Inc., as applicable.
In the opinion of Alexia Breuvart, Secretary and
General Counsel of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., (i) the terms of the securities offered by this pricing supplement have been
duly established under the indenture and the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings
Inc. has duly authorized the issuance and sale of such securities and such authorization has not been modified or rescinded; (ii) Citigroup
Global Markets Holdings Inc. is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of New York; (iii) the indenture has
been duly authorized, executed and delivered by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.; and (iv) the execution and delivery of such indenture
and of the securities offered by this pricing supplement by Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., and the performance by Citigroup Global
Markets Holdings Inc. of its obligations thereunder, are within its corporate powers and do not contravene its certificate of incorporation
or bylaws or other constitutive documents. This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to the laws
of the State of New York.
Alexia Breuvart, or other internal attorneys with
whom she has consulted, has examined and is familiar with originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to her satisfaction,
of such corporate records of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., certificates or documents as she has deemed appropriate as a basis
for the opinions expressed above. In such examination, she or such persons has assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the
genuineness of all signatures (other than those of officers of Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc.), the authenticity of all documents
submitted to her or such persons as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to her or such persons
as certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity of the originals of such copies.
In the opinion of Barbara Politi, Associate General
Counsel—Capital Markets of Citigroup Inc., (i) the Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee thereof) of Citigroup Inc.
has duly authorized the guarantee of such securities by Citigroup Inc. and such authorization has not been modified or rescinded; (ii)
Citigroup Inc. is validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware; (iii) the indenture has been duly authorized,
executed and delivered by Citigroup Inc.; and (iv) the execution and delivery of such indenture, and the performance by Citigroup Inc.
of its obligations thereunder, are within its corporate powers and do not contravene its certificate of incorporation or bylaws or other
constitutive documents. This opinion is given as of the date of this pricing supplement and is limited to the General Corporation Law
of the State of Delaware.
Barbara Politi, or other internal attorneys with
whom she has consulted, has examined and is familiar with originals, or copies certified or otherwise identified to her satisfaction,
of such corporate records of Citigroup Inc., certificates or documents as she has deemed appropriate as a basis for the opinions expressed
above. In such examination, she or such persons has assumed the legal capacity of all natural persons, the genuineness of all signatures
(other than those of officers of Citigroup Inc.), the authenticity of all documents submitted to her or such persons as originals, the
conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to her or such persons as certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity
of the originals of such copies.
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