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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Nov 10, 2021)

Filed November 10, 2021For Securities:GSGS-PAGS-PCGS-PDGSCE

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) primarily announces the filing of a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, effective November 10, 2021. This restated document incorporates the previously filed Certificate of Designations for its 4.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series V. For investors, the key takeaway is that this filing formally integrates the terms of the Series V preferred stock into the company's foundational corporate documents. While not a new issuance, it represents a procedural step to ensure all relevant corporate structures are accurately reflected in the company's charter. Investors holding or considering the Series V preferred stock should note that its terms are now formally codified within the company's governing certificate of incorporation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed a Restated Certificate of Incorporation on November 10, 2021.
  • 2The filing formally incorporates the terms of the 4.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series V.
  • 3This action amends the company's articles of incorporation.
  • 4The Restated Certificate of Incorporation was filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
  • 5The filing is a procedural update to reflect existing preferred stock designations.
  • 6The Restated Certificate of Incorporation is attached as Exhibit 3.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to announce the official adoption of a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which consolidates and reflects the terms of the company's previously issued 4.125% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series V, into its core corporate documents.

No, this filing does not represent a new stock issuance or offering. It is a procedural update to the company's charter that incorporates the terms of an existing series of preferred stock.

For holders of the Series V preferred stock, this filing confirms that the terms and conditions under which their shares were issued are now formally integrated and memorialized within Goldman Sachs' Restated Certificate of Incorporation, providing clarity and official recognition of the stock's standing.

No, this specific 8-K filing is focused on corporate governance and structural amendments. It does not contain any new financial statements or disclosures regarding the company's financial performance.