8-KExhibits & Filings

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Sep 20, 2011)

Filed September 20, 2011For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on September 20, 2011, to report the issuance of new debt securities. Specifically, the company issued $33,125,000 in Fixed and Floating Rate Notes due 2016. This issuance was conducted under the company's existing automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was filed previously and has the registration number 333-154173. The filing primarily serves to disclose the details of this debt offering, including the aggregate principal amount and maturity date of the notes. The included exhibits consist of legal opinions and consents related to the issuance, provided by Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. For investors, this report signals ongoing capital management and funding activities by Goldman Sachs.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. issued $33,125,000 in Fixed and Floating Rate Notes due 2016.
  • 2The debt issuance occurred on September 20, 2011.
  • 3The notes were issued pursuant to the company's automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-154173).
  • 4The filing is made under Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5Exhibits filed include legal opinions and consents from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the issuance of new debt securities by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., specifically $33,125,000 in Fixed and Floating Rate Notes due 2016.

The debt securities were issued under Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3, with registration number 333-154173.

The key financial detail disclosed is the aggregate principal amount of the debt issuance, which is $33,125,000, along with the maturity date of 2016 for the Fixed and Floating Rate Notes.

The exhibits filed include the legal opinion and consent from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP regarding the issuance of the debt securities.