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This excerpt taken from the C 10-K filed Feb 28, 2005. NET REVENUE AND OPERATING EXPENSE [EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF GRAPHIC DATA]
The favorable global credit environment had a significant impact on Citigroup's 2004 results as credit reserve releases of $2.0 billion led to a decrease in total credit costs of $1.8 billion. The effective tax rate decreased 255 basis points to 28.6% for the year, reflecting the release of valuation allowances related to the utilization of foreign tax credits and reserves related to tax settlements and changes in estimates, and the impact of indefinitely invested international earnings. Citigroup's equity capital base and trust-preferred securities grew to more than $115 billion at December 31, 2004. Stockholders' equity increased by $11.3 billion during 2004 to $109.3 billion. The Company distributed $8.3 billion in dividends to common shareholders. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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