01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 20, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) filed an 8-K on May 19, 2024, detailing the elimination of its 6.375%a Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K.
This action, effective May 17, 2024, involved filing a Certificate of Elimination with the Delaware Secretary of State and the redemption of all outstanding Series K Preferred Stock shares on the same date. Concurrently, the company filed an amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect both the elimination of the Series K Preferred Stock and the terms of its newly established 7.50%b Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X. These corporate actions are administrative in nature concerning the company's capital structure and do not appear to relate to operational performance or recent financial results.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Elimination of 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K.
- Redemption of all outstanding shares of Series K Preferred Stock on May 17, 2024.
- Filing of a Certificate of Elimination with the Delaware Secretary of State.
- Amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed to reflect changes.
- Incorporation of terms for 7.50% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X.
- Exhibits include the Certificate of Elimination and the amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce the elimination of Goldman Sachs' Series K Preferred Stock and the concurrent amendment of its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect this change and introduce its Series X Preferred Stock.
What happened to the Series K Preferred Stock?
All outstanding shares of the 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K, were redeemed on May 17, 2024, and the stock has been eliminated from the company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
Does this filing indicate any financial distress or changes in operational performance?
Based on the provided filing, this 8-K relates to corporate housekeeping concerning the company's capital structure. It details the elimination of one series of preferred stock and the establishment of another, along with associated filings. It does not contain information typically indicative of financial distress or changes in operational performance.
What is the new Series X Preferred Stock?
The filing mentions the incorporation of terms for the 7.50% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X, in the amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Further details on the specific terms of Series X would likely be found in its Certificate of Designations, which is referenced but not fully detailed in this 8-K.
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