Saudi Prince Alwaleed to Up Citi Stake to 5%
The prince's stake is currently less than 4%.
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal plans to increase his stake in
Citigroup
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back to 5%.
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The prince's stake currently is less than 4%.
In a press release issued Thursday, the prince said he supported Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit and that he's "fully confident that Citigroup's universal banking model and global franchise will make it a long-term winner in the financial services industry."
The prince noted how Citigroup has raised $50 billion in private capital, in addition to the $25 billion that the U.S. government has provided under the Troubled Asset Relief Program.
