Goldman Sachs offers auto‑callable Nasdaq/S&P notes
The pricing supplement describes GS Finance Corp. offering capped, non‑interest bearing, cash‑settled notes (aggregate face amount $2,641,000) guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc..
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The pricing supplement describes GS Finance Corp. offering capped, non‑interest bearing, cash‑settled notes (aggregate face amount $2,641,000) guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.. Each $1,000 note can be automatically called on the call observation date for $1,150 if both underliers close at or above their initial levels. If not called, the maturity cash payment depends solely on the lesser performing underlier (Nasdaq‑100 and S&P 500), with an upside participation rate of 200% and a trigger buffer level of 80% of each initial underlier level. Key dates include trade date June 30, 2026, original issue date July 6, 2026, call observation date June 30, 2027, determination date June 30, 2028, and stated maturity July 10, 2028. The notes may result in a total loss of principal if the lesser performing underlier falls below its trigger buffer.
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Auto‑callable dual‑index notes with capped upside and full downside exposure to the weaker index.
The product pays no interest and offers a capped call payoff of $1,150 per $1,000 if both underliers equal or exceed initial levels on the call observation date. If not called, maturity payoff is driven solely by the lesser performing underlier with a 200% upside participation and an 80% trigger buffer.
Performance sensitivity is concentrated in the lesser performing underlier; small moves around the 80% buffer can change outcomes from no principal loss to substantial principal impairment. Secondary‑market liquidity and dealer‑provided quotes will likely diverge from original issue price due to the 0.8% underwriting discount and model spreads.
Tax characterization is uncertain; issuer counsels to treat notes as pre‑paid derivatives.
Counsel opines that the notes will be treated as a pre‑paid derivative contract for U.S. federal income tax purposes, producing capital gain or loss on sale, redemption or maturity. The opinion is not binding; the IRS could assert a different treatment.
FATCA withholding generally applies; non‑U.S. holders should consult tax advisors. The notes are obligations of GS Finance Corp. and subject to issuer and guarantor credit risk.
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