GS Finance S&P 500‑Linked Notes with 10% Buffer
GS Finance Corp. is offering cash‑settled, buffer‑linked notes guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The notes reference the S&P 500® Index with an initial underlier level of 6,368.85 set on March 27, 2026.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GS Finance Corp. is offering cash‑settled, buffer‑linked notes guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The notes reference the S&P 500® Index with an initial underlier level of 6,368.85 set on March 27, 2026. The notes pay no interest and mature on April 15, 2027. If the final underlier level on the determination date is at or above the buffer level (90% of the initial level) you receive the capped maximum settlement amount of $1,110.60 per $1,000 face amount. If the final level is below the buffer level returns are negative and you lose approximately 1.1111% of principal for each 1% the index declines below the buffer; you could lose your entire investment. The notes were issued at 100% of face amount with a 1% underwriting discount and are subject to GS credit risk, liquidity risks, tax uncertainty, and limited upside due to the cap.
Insights
Neutral: capped upside with a 10% downside buffer but full credit and liquidity risk.
The notes function as a prepaid derivative referenced to the S&P 500 with a 10% buffer and a capped cash payment of $1,110.60 per $1,000 at maturity. The payout profile protects against limited declines but amplifies losses beyond the buffer via a ~111.11% buffer rate.
Key dependencies are the closing index level on the determination date, the issuer/guarantor creditworthiness, and secondary‑market liquidity. Pricing models and dealer spreads drove the original issue price; market quotes may be materially lower. Subsequent filings will show any market‑making or resale details.
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