Goldman Sachs offers Autocallable Notes due 2031
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GS Finance Corp. is offering $1,000 face amount autocallable contingent coupon equity-linked notes due June 24, 2031, guaranteed by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The notes reference common stock of Broadcom Inc., Alphabet Inc. (Class A) and NVIDIA Corporation as underliers and pay a contingent monthly coupon of $7.959 per $1,000 (0.7959% monthly; potential up to approximately 9.55% per annum) when each underlier is at or above its coupon trigger level (80% of its initial underlier level) on the related coupon observation date. The notes include an automatic call feature that redeems all notes at par ($1,000) on a call payment date if every underlier is at or above its initial underlier level on the related call observation date. Trade date is June 18, 2026 and original issue date is June 24, 2026. GS&Co. is the calculation agent and initial market maker; GS&Co.’s pricing models estimate the notes’ value on the trade date at $885 to $925 per $1,000 face amount, below original issue price. The pricing supplement highlights credit risk of the issuer and guarantor, potential lack of secondary market liquidity, uncertain tax treatment, and that investors receive cash payments only (no shareholder rights).
Insights
The notes combine capped periodic coupons with autocall risk tied to three large-cap tech stocks.
The structure pays a contingent monthly coupon of $7.959 per $1,000 when each underlier meets its 80% coupon trigger level. Coupons are paid only on observation dates when all three underliers meet or exceed their triggers.
The notes carry issuer/guarantor credit risk and limited liquidity; early automatic redemption at par can shorten the term. Pricing models used by GS&Co. place the trade-date estimated value at $885–$925 per $1,000 face amount, below the original issue price, which implies initial embedded costs and dealer compensation.
Tax characterization is uncertain; issuer expects to treat the notes as variable rate debt instruments.
Counsel indicates the notes will likely be treated as variable rate debt for U.S. federal income tax purposes but may be treated as contingent payment debt instruments depending on market conditions at the trade date. The final position will be disclosed on the trade date.
Non-U.S. holders may face FATCA and, in certain cases, section 871(m) related concerns; investors should consult tax advisors for personal consequences.
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