U.S Treasury Annouces Sale Of Citigroup Stock

The U.S. Government is estimating to record a $7.7 billion profit according to the U.S. Treasury.

At the peak of the credit crisis in 2008 the government received 7.7 billion shares of Citigroup in return for $25 billion, and was repaid the $20 billion loan last December (TARP).

Late last year Citigroup announced millions of new shares to sell and at that time the government considered selling its stake as well. However, the treasury paid $3.25 a share and with the price at $3.15 a share the government would have lost $158.7 million so they backed out and decided to sell their shares systematically based on market conditions.

If the government is able to sell their stake at $4.25 a share they will earn $7.7 billion profit. Additionally, Morgan Stanley will handle the sale of those shares.

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