8-KExhibits & Filings

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 19, 2011)

Filed July 19, 2011For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

This 8-K filing from The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS), dated July 19, 2011, announces the issuance of $10,990,000 of Commodity-Index Linked Notes due 2013. These notes are linked to the S&P GSCI® Enhanced Commodity Index Excess Return, indicating the company's engagement in structured product offerings tied to commodity markets. Investors should note that this filing primarily concerns a debt issuance and the accompanying legal documentation. While it details the specifics of the notes and references the relevant registration statement (Form S-3, File No. 333-154173), it does not provide new financial statements or operational updates beyond the debt issuance itself. The filing includes legal opinions and consents related to the issuance, as is standard for such transactions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. issued $10,990,000 in Commodity-Index Linked Notes due 2013.
  • 2The notes are linked to the performance of the S&P GSCI® Enhanced Commodity Index Excess Return.
  • 3The issuance took place on July 19, 2011.
  • 4The debt offering was made under the company's automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-154173).
  • 5The filing includes the opinion and consent of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as exhibits.
  • 6This report is classified under Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of Form 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

Goldman Sachs issued Commodity-Index Linked Notes due 2013. These are a type of debt security whose return is tied to the performance of a specific commodity index.

The S&P GSCI® Enhanced Commodity Index Excess Return is an index that tracks the performance of a basket of commodities, with adjustments to potentially enhance returns and manage risk.

No, this 8-K filing is primarily focused on the details of a specific debt issuance. It does not contain updated financial statements or significant operational updates that would provide a broad overview of the company's financial performance at that time.

Companies file an 8-K to report significant material events. For a debt issuance, especially one of this nature, an 8-K is used to formally announce the issuance, reference the underlying registration statement, and file necessary supporting legal documentation such as opinions and consents from counsel.