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Citibank, N.A. has announced the complete redemption of $1,500,000,000 of its 2.844% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Notes and $1,500,000,000 of its Floating Rate Notes, both due May 2022. The redemption will take place on May 20, 2021, with a cash price equal to par plus accrued interest. This move aligns with Citibank's liability management strategy aimed at improving its funding efficiency and capital structure. Post-redemption, the notes will cease to accrue interest, as confirmed by Citibank, which serves as the paying agent for these securities.

Citi Commercial Cards has partnered with Corporate Spending Innovations to enhance B2B payment solutions for its clients. This collaboration integrates Corporate Spending Innovations' digital payment capabilities with Citi's global card network, allowing clients to use virtual cards for supplier payments. The platform offers streamlined payment initiation, reconciliation, and reporting, benefiting both clients and suppliers with faster, secure transactions. The integration will roll out first in the U.S., targeting diverse sectors including eCommerce and digital media.

Citi will release its financial results on notable dates in early 2022, with press releases issued at approximately 8 a.m. ET. Key dates include January 14 for Q4 2021, April 14 for Q1 2022, July 15 for Q2 2022, and October 14 for Q3 2022. Each release will be followed by a live webcast and teleconference for results review. Citi operates globally, serving consumers, corporations, and governments with diverse financial services and maintains about 200 million customer accounts across 160 countries.

Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions has expanded the capabilities of its Payment Exchange service by integrating Mastercard Send, enabling U.S. corporate and public sector clients to send funds directly to consumer debit or prepaid accounts. This integration allows for faster, secure payments, reducing costs while enhancing customer experience. Citi, the largest global treasury bank to implement this service, aims to provide clients with more payment choices, capitalizing on the growing demand for digital payment solutions.

Citigroup Inc. will host its 2021 Annual Stockholders' Meeting on April 27, 2021, at 9 a.m. ET. The meeting will take place virtually, allowing stockholders and proxyholders to participate, vote, and ask questions via a live webcast accessible at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CITI2021. Electronic entry starts at 8:45 a.m. ET. Citi operates globally with around 200 million customer accounts across 160 countries, offering a wide range of financial services.

Citigroup is redeeming all outstanding Series Q and Series R Depositary Shares, amounting to $1.25 billion and $1.035 billion respectively, on May 17, 2021. Holders will receive a cash redemption price of $1,000 per share and are eligible for quarterly dividends of $10.721875 for Series Q and $11.679375 for Series R, payable on the redemption date. This move aligns with Citigroup's strategy to enhance its funding and capital efficiency, influenced by various economic factors and market conditions.

Citi has released its First Quarter 2021 earnings report, showcasing a diverse range of financial services across over 160 countries. The company operates approximately 200 million customer accounts, providing vital services like consumer banking, corporate investment banking, and wealth management.

For detailed financials and trends, the earnings release and Quarterly Financial Data Supplement can be found on Citi’s investor relations website. A conference call is scheduled today at 10:00 AM (ET) to discuss the results.

CitiConnect® API, Citigroup's connectivity platform, has surpassed one billion API calls since its launch in 2017. This increase is mainly driven by the evolving business landscape and client needs for real-time solutions like Instant Payments. The API capabilities support various functions such as mobile wallet top-ups and micro loan disbursements. During the pandemic, API volume surged by 60% year-on-year in 2020. Citi offers over 83 APIs to facilitate seamless banking experiences, supported by collaborations with leading software providers.