10-K/APeriod: FY2007

SPDR GOLD TRUST Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Sep 30, 2007

Filed October 10, 2008For Securities:GLD

Summary

This amended 10-K filing for SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) as of September 29, 2007, filed on October 9, 2008, provides the Trust's financial statements and exhibits. The filing is an amendment and incorporates by reference previously filed documents, primarily focusing on the underlying agreements that govern the Trust's operations. Investors should note that this filing does not contain new financial performance data for the period but rather updates and references the constitutive documents that enable the Trust's structure and function. Key documents referenced include the Trust Indenture, Participant Agreements, Sponsor Payment and Reimbursement Agreement, and various Bullion Account and Depository Agreements. These exhibits are crucial for understanding the operational framework, custody of gold bullion, and the mechanics of how GLD issues and redeems shares, which are directly tied to the price of gold. While the filing's core is legal and operational, it underpins the GLD ETF's ability to track the spot price of gold.

Financial Highlights

11 data points
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Net Income

$313.44M

EPS (Diluted)

$2.05

Cash & Equivalents

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

Financial Statements
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Gross Profit$6.91M
Operating Expenses$39.67M
Net Income$313.44M
EPS (Basic)$2.05
Shares Outstanding (Basic)152.87M

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to the SPDR Gold Trust's annual report for the period ending September 29, 2007.
  • 2The document primarily consists of Item 15, which lists exhibits and financial statement schedules.
  • 3Key exhibits include the Trust Indenture, Participant Agreements, Sponsor Payment and Reimbursement Agreement, and various bullion account and depository agreements.
  • 4Many exhibits are incorporated by reference from previous filings, indicating the Trust's operational structure has been established in prior disclosures.
  • 5The filing confirms the existence and governance of agreements related to the custody and handling of the Trust's gold bullion.
  • 6No new financial performance data or narrative discussion of operations beyond the listing of exhibits is presented in this amendment.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to the SPDR Gold Trust's annual report, primarily listing and incorporating by reference various exhibits. These exhibits detail the legal and operational agreements that govern the Trust's structure, the custody of its gold bullion, and the issuance/redemption of its shares.

No, this amended filing does not present new financial performance data or operational discussions. Its focus is on the documentation (exhibits) that underpins the Trust's existence and operations, referencing documents that were established in prior filings.

The exhibits include foundational documents such as the Trust Indenture, agreements with participants and sponsors, agreements for allocated and unallocated bullion accounts, and a depository agreement. These are critical for understanding how the Trust operates and holds its gold.

Amendments are typically filed to correct errors, update information, or, as in this case, to furnish or incorporate by reference important documents that are necessary for a complete understanding of the company's structure and operations, even if they don't represent new financial performance.