THE US government may end up holding as much as 40 per cent of Citigroup's common stock, the Wall Street Journal reported on its website, citing sources familiar with the plans. Citing sources familiar with the plans, the Journal reported Citigroup executives are hoping the talks with US federal officials will result in a stake closer to 25 per cent.
The paper, citing a spokesman at the US lender, also reported that Bank of America is not discussing a larger ownership stake for the US government.
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