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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 17, 2013)

Filed October 17, 2013For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

This 8-K filing by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) on October 17, 2013, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. The core of the report is an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these quarterly earnings, offering investors a look into the firm's performance during that period. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial figures and operational highlights. The filing specifies that certain sections of the press release, namely those under the "Highlights" caption and subsequent quotations, are not considered officially "filed" for legal liability under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, the rest of the press release's content is deemed filed and should be considered as part of the official disclosure. The Chief Financial Officer, Harvey M. Schwartz, signed the report, indicating the official acknowledgement of the provided financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported its third quarter earnings ended September 30, 2013.
  • 2The report is an 8-K filing, signifying a material event.
  • 3Financial results are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The press release provides operational and financial condition information for Q3 2013.
  • 5Certain 'Highlights' and subsequent quotations within the press release are excluded from formal filing status.
  • 6The majority of the press release content is considered 'filed' under the Exchange Act.
  • 7The report was signed by CFO Harvey M. Schwartz.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and provide access to Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial information for the third quarter is contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. dated October 17, 2013, attached to this 8-K filing.

No, not all parts of the press release are considered 'filed'. Specifically, information under the 'Highlights' caption and any subsequent quotations are excluded from being 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, the rest of the press release's content is deemed filed.

This filing was signed by Harvey M. Schwartz, the Chief Financial Officer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.