The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC report shared beneficial ownership of 279,927 shares of Brand Engagement Network Inc. common stock, representing 4.6% of the class. The filing is an Amendment No. 1 to a Schedule 13G/A and includes a joint filing agreement and subsidiary attribution details.
The cover data shows shared voting and dispositive power of 279,927 shares by the two filers; the filing disclaims ownership for certain client accounts and specifies subsidiary reporting units.
The filing updates a joint Schedule 13G/A showing the Goldman Sachs entities report shared voting and dispositive power over 279,927 shares, representing 4.6% of the class. It attaches a joint filing agreement and exhibits identifying subsidiary and Item 4 disclaimers.
Material legal points: the filing follows Rule 13d-1(k) joint-filer procedures and includes the Release-based disclaimer about client and pooled-vehicle holdings. Subsequent filings would be required if ownership or status changes.
Key Figures
Shared beneficial ownership:279,927 sharesPercent of class:4.6%CUSIP:104932207
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Shared beneficial ownership279,927 sharesreported on Schedule 13G/A Amendment No.1
Percent of class4.6%percent of class shown on cover page
CUSIP104932207Brand Engagement Network Inc. common stock
"Amendment No. 1 showing beneficial ownership and joint filing agreement"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Joint Filing Agreementregulatory
"EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)"
beneficially ownedfinancial
"securities being reported on by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. are owned, or may be deemed to be beneficially owned"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Brand Engagement Network Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
104932207
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
104932207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
279,927.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
279,927.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
279,927.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
104932207
1
Names of Reporting Persons
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
279,927.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
279,927.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
279,927.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.6 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BD, OO, IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Brand Engagement Network Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
300 Delaware Ave, Suite 210, Wilmington, X1,19801
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 200 West Street New York, NY 10282| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282
(c)
Citizenship:
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. - Delaware| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC - New York
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP No.:
104932207
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)
Percent of class:
See the response(s)to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit (99.2)
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
Signature:
Name: Veronica Mupazviriwo
Name/Title:
Attorney-in-fact
Date:
04/03/2026
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
Signature:
Name: Veronica Mupazviriwo
Name/Title:
Attorney-in-fact
Date:
04/03/2026
Exhibit Information
EXHIBIT (99.1)
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement
on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Brand Engagement Network Inc.
and further agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto.
In addition, each party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party
to this Agreement to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement
on Schedule 13G.
Date: 04/03/2026
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
By:/s/ Veronica Mupazviriwo
----------------------------------------
Name: Veronica Mupazviriwo
Title: Attorney-in-fact
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
By:/s/ Veronica Mupazviriwo
----------------------------------------
Name: Veronica Mupazviriwo
Title: Attorney-in-fact
EXHIBIT (99.2)
ITEM 7 INFORMATION
The securities being reported on by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
("GS Group"), as a parent holding company, are owned, or may be deemed to be
beneficially owned, by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs"), a broker or
dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act and an investment adviser
registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Goldman
Sachs is a subsidiary of GS Group.
EXHIBIT (99.3)
ITEM 4 INFORMATION
*In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No.
34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities
beneficially owned by certain operating units (collectively, the "Goldman Sachs
Reporting Units") of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and
affiliates (collectively, "GSG"). This filing does not reflect securities, if
any, beneficially owned by any operating units of GSG whose ownership of
securities is disaggregated from that of the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units in
accordance with the Release. The Goldman Sachs Reporting Units disclaim
beneficial ownership of the securities beneficially owned by (i) any client
accounts with respect to which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units or their
employees have voting or investment discretion or both, or with respect to
which there are limits on their voting or investment authority or both and
(ii) certain investment entities of which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units
act as the general partner, managing general partner or other manager, to the
extent interests in such entities are held by persons other than the Goldman
Sachs Reporting Units.
What does the Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) Schedule 13G/A amendment state?
The amendment reports that Goldman Sachs entities share beneficial ownership of 279,927 shares, equal to 4.6% of Brand Engagement Network’s common stock. The filing includes a joint filing agreement and subsidiary attribution exhibits.
Who filed the 13G/A amendment for BNAI and where are they organized?
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (organized in Delaware) and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (organized in New York) jointly filed the amendment and executed the included joint filing agreement.
Does the Schedule 13G/A filing claim full ownership of the reported shares?
No. The filing reports shared voting and dispositive power over 279,927 shares and includes a disclaimer that certain client accounts and managed entities are not claimed as beneficially owned by the reporting units.
What exhibits accompany the BNAI Schedule 13G/A amendment?
The filing attaches Exhibit (99.1) the joint filing agreement, Exhibit (99.2) Item 7 subsidiary attribution details, and Exhibit (99.3) Item 4 explanatory disclaimers referencing Release No. 34-39538.
How is the 4.6% ownership percentage presented in the filing?
The cover-page fields list 279,927 shares and show 4.6% in the percent-of-class column, tied to shared voting and dispositive power for the Goldman Sachs reporting units.
