the lead plaintiff for investors in the case -- and a federal court in Houston. It covers holders of stock and bonds that were issued by Enron between Sept. 9, 1997 and Dec. 2, 2001. Tim Woolston, a portfolio manager at Boston Advisors, said the Enron settlement "clears up history" for Citigroup. "Prince is able to close a chapter on a less-than-savory period at the bank, and lets it go forward. He is clearly in fix-it mode. Obviously, there is more to do," he said. Analysts said the settlement was not a market-moving event for Citigroup stock but was positive as it helps the company move forward. Citigroup shares slipped 19 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $47.49 in afternoon trade after small gains in the morning. William Lerach, the lawyer representing the University of California, which lost millions when Enron collapsed, said he was pleased with the settlement. "It's particularly significant in that several large, similarly situated banks remain as defendants in the case, so this is a step down the road, not the last step on the road." --More 2357 Local Time 2057 GMT
