The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority ADIA will invest $7.5 billion to buy up to 4.9% of US bank Citi.
Citi will issue equity units which are convertible into common shares on a private placement basis to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Each equity unit will convert into a Citi share at prices ranging from $31.83 to $37.24 per share on four dates between 2010 and 2011 and will pay a fixed annual payment rate of 11%, payable quarterly.
ADIA has agreed to limit its ownership to a 4.9% stake in the bank. Citi further clarified that the Middle Eastern fund gains no special rights of...