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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 17, 2018)

Filed January 17, 2018For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on January 17, 2018, to report its fourth quarter and full-year financial results for the period ending December 31, 2017. The report primarily serves to attach the company's press release, which contains detailed financial information and operational highlights. Investors should refer to the attached Exhibit 99.1 for the specific earnings figures, as this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data but rather incorporates it by reference. The filing is notable for providing the official record of the company's performance during a significant period, likely reflecting market conditions and the firm's strategic execution. The Chief Financial Officer, R. Martin Chavez, signed the filing, indicating its official nature. Investors seeking to understand GS's financial health and outlook for the end of 2017 should consult the referenced press release for comprehensive insights into revenue, profitability, and segment performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on January 17, 2018, announcing its Q4 and full-year 2017 earnings.
  • 2The primary purpose of the 8-K is to incorporate by reference the company's press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results.
  • 3The press release includes financial information for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2017.
  • 4Investors are directed to Exhibit 99.1 for specific earnings data and operational performance.
  • 5The filing was signed by R. Martin Chavez, Chief Financial Officer.
  • 6Certain sections of the press release (under 'Highlights' and a subsequent quotation) are explicitly excluded from being deemed 'filed' under SEC regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2017, by attaching and incorporating its press release (Exhibit 99.1) by reference.

The detailed financial results are located in Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release attached to this 8-K filing. This 8-K itself does not contain the specific financial figures.

R. Martin Chavez is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. He signed this 8-K filing, attesting to the accuracy and official nature of the reported information.

No, not all parts are considered 'filed'. The filing explicitly states that the information under the caption 'Highlights' and a subsequent quotation within Exhibit 99.1 are excluded from being deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to its liabilities.