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Warren Buffett Backs Citigroup's Massive Restructuring Plan

CEO Jane Fraser's overhaul, including 20,000 job cuts, receives support from one of the bank's largest shareholders.

Overview

  • Warren Buffett, one of the world's most successful investors, has expressed support for Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser's restructuring plan.
  • Fraser is leading Citigroup through its biggest overhaul in nearly two decades, which includes cutting 20,000 jobs and splitting the bank into five interconnected business units.
  • Buffett's investment conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, is one of Citigroup's largest shareholders, having bought $2.5 billion in Citi shares in 2022.
  • Citigroup's shares have gained more than 30% since the restructuring plan was announced.
  • More details about the next round of the reorganization will be shared next week.