8-KExhibits & Filings

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Nov 14, 2011)

Filed November 14, 2011For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed a Form 8-K on November 14, 2011, to report the issuance of new debt securities. Specifically, the company issued $4,113,000 of Commodity-Linked Notes due 2012, which are linked to the price of gold. This issuance was made under the company's automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3, filed previously and assigned file number 333-176914. This filing is primarily a procedural update for investors, confirming the details of a specific debt offering. The inclusion of legal opinions and consents from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as exhibits indicates the formalization and regulatory compliance surrounding this debt issuance. Investors interested in GS's debt structure and short-term funding activities may find this filing relevant.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) issued $4,113,000 in Commodity-Linked Notes due 2012.
  • 2The notes are linked to the price of gold.
  • 3The issuance occurred on November 14, 2011.
  • 4The debt was issued under the company's automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-176914).
  • 5The filing includes legal opinions and consents from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.
  • 6This 8-K filing serves as a notification of debt securities issuance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report the issuance of specific debt securities by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. on November 14, 2011, and to provide associated legal documentation.

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. issued $4,113,000 of Commodity-Linked Notes due 2012. These notes are specifically linked to the price of gold.

The debt was issued under Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which has the Commission File Number 333-176914.

For investors, this filing confirms a specific debt issuance activity by the company. The 'Commodity-Linked Notes' suggest a structured product where returns are tied to gold prices, potentially offering a different risk/reward profile compared to traditional debt. Investors should review the full prospectus associated with the Form S-3 for detailed terms, risks, and potential returns.