8-KExhibits & Filings

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 7, 2011)

Filed July 7, 2011For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) on July 7, 2011, primarily details the issuance of several series of index-linked debt securities under an existing automatic shelf registration statement. Specifically, the company issued $1,020,000 in Leveraged Index-Linked Notes due 2012, $23,512,000 in Index-Linked Trigger Notes due 2013, and $2,216,000 in Autocallable Index-Linked Notes due 2013. All these notes are linked to the S&P 500® Index. The filing indicates that these debt offerings are part of Goldman Sachs' ongoing financing activities, utilizing its established shelf registration to efficiently bring new debt instruments to market. The inclusion of legal opinions and consents from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP suggests adherence to regulatory requirements for such debt issuances. For investors, this filing highlights Goldman Sachs' continued engagement in raising capital through structured debt products tied to major market indices.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on July 7, 2011.
  • 2The filing pertains to the issuance of new debt securities.
  • 3Three specific series of index-linked notes were issued: Leveraged Index-Linked Notes, Index-Linked Trigger Notes, and Autocallable Index-Linked Notes.
  • 4All issued notes are linked to the S&P 500® Index.
  • 5The aggregate principal amount of the notes issued totals $26,748,000 ($1,020,000 + $23,512,000 + $2,216,000).
  • 6The issuance was conducted under the company's automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
  • 7Legal opinions and consents from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP are included as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the issuance of new debt securities by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and to include associated exhibits, such as legal opinions, as required by SEC regulations.

Goldman Sachs issued three types of index-linked debt securities: Leveraged Index-Linked Notes due 2012, Index-Linked Trigger Notes due 2013, and Autocallable Index-Linked Notes due 2013. All were linked to the S&P 500® Index.

These debt securities were issued under Goldman Sachs' automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which allows for the continuous offering of securities.

The linkage to the S&P 500® Index means the return and/or principal repayment of these notes will be dependent on the performance of the S&P 500® Index. This implies a degree of market risk for the investors holding these notes.