Summary
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on July 19, 2016, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. This filing incorporates by reference the company's press release (Exhibit 99.1) which details the operational performance and financial condition for the period. Investors should refer to the press release for specific financial metrics and commentary. The press release, as attached exhibit, provides the key financial information for the quarter. While certain sections of the press release are excluded from formal "filed" status under SEC regulations, the majority of the financial information presented is considered filed and subject to disclosure requirements. The filing's primary purpose is to make these earnings results publicly accessible.
Key Highlights
- 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) announced its second quarter 2016 financial results via an 8-K filing.
- 2The filing date was July 19, 2016, with the event date being July 18, 2016.
- 3The core of the filing is Exhibit 99.1, a press release detailing the quarterly earnings.
- 4This 8-K serves as the official mechanism for disseminating the Q2 2016 earnings report to investors.
- 5Specific financial performance details are contained within the incorporated press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- 6Certain 'Excluded Sections' of the press release are not considered 'filed' for SEC liability purposes.