8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

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

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

Summary

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on April 17, 2018, to report its first-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018. The filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should refer to this press release for comprehensive details on the company's operational performance and financial condition during the quarter. The report indicates that the information contained within the press release, excluding specific "Highlights" and cover page information, is considered "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that this data is subject to the reporting requirements and liabilities associated with SEC filings. The Chief Financial Officer, R. Martin Chavez, signed the report, confirming the accuracy and completeness of the disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs reported its first-quarter 2018 financial results on April 17, 2018.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial information.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific operational and financial performance data for Q1 2018.
  • 4Certain sections of the press release, specifically the cover page quotation and "Highlights" section, are excluded from being deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The majority of the information within the press release is considered "filed" and subject to SEC reporting requirements.
  • 6The filing was signed by R. Martin Chavez, Chief Financial Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to refer to that document for the specific numbers and operational commentary.

Information that is "filed" is subject to the full reporting requirements and liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means the company can be held accountable for any misstatements or omissions in that data. Information explicitly excluded from being "filed" (like the "Highlights" section in this case) generally carries less regulatory scrutiny.

The first quarter of 2018 for Goldman Sachs ended on March 31, 2018.

R. Martin Chavez is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. His signature on the 8-K filing signifies that he, in his official capacity, has reviewed and authorized the report, attesting to its accuracy and compliance with SEC regulations.