GS issues NVDA‑linked autocallable notes with 55% trigger
GS Finance Corp. (guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.) is offering contingent quarterly coupon medium-term notes linked to the common stock of NVIDIA Corporation ("NVDA").
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GS Finance Corp. (guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.) is offering contingent quarterly coupon medium-term notes linked to the common stock of NVIDIA Corporation ("NVDA"). The pricing supplement states an aggregate face amount of $13,177,000, an initial underlier level of $214.25, a coupon trigger and trigger buffer level of 55% of the initial underlier level, and an automatic call if the underlier closes at or above the initial level on any call observation date. Coupons accrue as a cumulative formula (not exceeding scheduled amounts) and a contingent quarterly coupon equals $32.25 multiplied by the number of coupon observation dates that have occurred, subject to prior coupon payments. If the notes are not called, the cash settlement at maturity depends on the final underlier level: if below the trigger buffer level the investor bears downside proportional to the underlier return and may lose their entire investment; if at or above specified thresholds the cash settlement is capped at principal. Trade date is May 28, 2026, original issue date June 2, 2026, determination date November 29, 2027, and stated maturity December 2, 2027. The original issue price is 100% of face amount, underwriting discount 1.5%, net proceeds 98.5%. The notes are subject to the credit risk of GS Finance Corp. and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., and to market, tax and structural risks described in the supplement.
Insights
These are principal-at-risk, autocallable equity-linked notes tied to NVDA with capped upside and contingent quarterly coupons.
The notes pay contingent quarterly coupons when the underlier closes at or above 55% of the initial level on observation dates and can be automatically called if NVDA closes at or above the initial level on any call observation date. The maturity payout is linear to the underlier return below the trigger buffer but capped at 100% of principal on the upside.
Key structural trade-offs: downside exposure to full principal below the trigger buffer versus a capped recovery at or above the buffer. Pricing and secondary market value will reflect GS&Co.'s proprietary models, bid/ask spreads and the stated underwriting discount.
Investors take issuer/guarantor credit risk in addition to market risk in NVDA.
Payments depend on GS Finance Corp.'s ability, and on the unconditional guarantee of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; holders bear credit exposure to both entities. Market prices of the notes prior to maturity will reflect changes in perceived creditworthiness and may decline if credit spreads widen.
Liquidity is not guaranteed: GS&Co. may make a market but is not obligated to do so; quoted prices will reflect the firm’s models and spreads.
U.S. federal tax treatment is uncertain; counsel treats the notes as prepaid derivative contracts.
Sidley Austin LLP advises that coupon payments will likely be taxed as ordinary income and gains or losses on sale, redemption or maturity could be capital in nature, subject to the taxpayer’s basis. The supplement states the notes are not currently subject to section 871(m) dividend-equivalent withholding but FATCA withholding generally applies.
Investors should consult personal tax advisors given the explicit uncertainty described in the supplement.
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