Goldman Sachs Callable Index-Linked Notes Offer
GS Finance Corp. (guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.) is offering index-linked, non‑interest bearing medium‑term notes tied to the Nasdaq‑100® and S&P 500®.
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GS Finance Corp. (guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.) is offering index-linked, non‑interest bearing medium‑term notes tied to the Nasdaq‑100® and S&P 500®. The notes have an aggregate face amount of $656,000 and a face amount of $1,000 per note. They pay no periodic interest, may be automatically called on the call observation date if each underlier’s closing level is at or above its initial level (resulting in a cash payment of $1,070 per $1,000), and otherwise the maturity payout depends solely on the lesser performing underlier with a 100% upside participation rate. These notes are cash‑settled, subject to issuer and guarantor credit risk, and are priced with an underwriting discount of 0.6%.
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Callable, equity‑index linked notes with downside capped at face amount and limited upside.
These notes are designed to provide upside participation (100%) in the lesser performing index but offer no coupon. The automatic call feature yields a capped short‑term payoff ($1,070 per $1,000) if both underliers meet call criteria on the call observation date.
The primary risks are directional exposure to the lesser performing underlier, issuer/guarantor credit risk, and limited secondary market liquidity. The automatic call shortens expected term if both underliers perform, and the payout at maturity offers no protection when any underlier posts a negative return.
Notes are taxed as contingent payment debt instruments using a computed comparable yield.
For U.S. holders, the notes are treated under special contingent payment debt rules. The issuer has determined a comparable yield of 4.6542% and a projected payment of $1,150.03 on a $1,000 investment for accrual purposes.
Holdings should expect ordinary income treatment on accruals and ordinary interest income on sale or maturity; specific tax outcomes depend on purchase price and timing. Consult a tax advisor for personalization.
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