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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 17, 2017)

Filed October 17, 2017For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on October 17, 2017, to report its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2017. The core of this filing is the incorporation of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results. Investors should note that while the press release contains the specific financial figures and operational commentary, certain sections labeled 'Highlights' and a subsequent quotation are explicitly excluded from being deemed 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning they do not carry the same legal implications as the rest of the filed information. The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to make the market aware of the company's quarterly performance. While the full details are in the attached press release, the filing itself serves as the official notification. Investors seeking to understand GS's performance in Q3 2017 should refer to the content of Exhibit 99.1, paying attention to the sections deemed 'filed' for legally binding information regarding the company's results of operations and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs reported its Q3 2017 financial results via an 8-K filing on October 17, 2017.
  • 2The filing incorporates a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial information.
  • 3The press release provides results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017.
  • 4Certain 'Highlights' and a subsequent quotation within the press release are explicitly excluded from being considered 'filed' for legal purposes.
  • 5The filing is signed by R. Martin Chavez, Chief Financial Officer, indicating official authorization.
  • 6Investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific Q3 2017 financial performance data and commentary.
  • 7The report serves as an official notification of the company's operational and financial condition for the reported quarter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Goldman Sachs' financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017, and to make these results available to the public and the market.

The detailed financial results are provided in Exhibit 99.1, which is a press release attached to this 8-K filing. You should refer to this press release for the specific figures and commentary.

No, not all parts are considered 'filed'. Specifically, the sections within the press release labeled 'Highlights' and a subsequent quotation are explicitly excluded from being deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and do not carry the same legal liabilities. The rest of the information in the press release is considered 'filed'.

The report was signed by R. Martin Chavez, who held the title of Chief Financial Officer at Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.