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Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) mulls new Series AA preferred and possible Series U redemption

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The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. announced a proposed public offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a new series of Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series AA. The offering has not yet been priced and is subject to market conditions and other considerations.

If the offering is priced and closes, Goldman Sachs currently intends to use a portion of the net proceeds to redeem all outstanding 3.65% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series U, which has a $25,000 liquidation preference per share. No decision to redeem has been made and no notice of redemption has been issued. The proposed offering is described in a preliminary prospectus supplement dated July 20, 2026.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Depositary share interest 1/25th interest per depositary share Each depositary share represents a 1/25th interest in a share of Series AA preferred stock
Series U dividend rate 3.65% Series U Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock dividend rate referenced in potential redemption
Series U liquidation preference $25,000 per share Liquidation preference per share of Series U preferred stock that may be redeemed
Prospectus supplement date July 20, 2026 Date of the preliminary prospectus supplement describing the proposed offering
Depositary Shares financial
"proposed public offering of depositary shares, each representing 1/25th interest"
Depositary shares are tradable certificates that represent a fractional piece of a larger security held by a third-party bank, like owning a slice of a single big pie instead of the whole pie. They let companies issue and investors buy smaller, more affordable portions of preferred stock or other instruments; holders usually receive proportional dividends and market pricing similar to ordinary shares, but may have limited voting rights and different liquidity or tax implications, which can affect income and resale value.
Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock financial
"new series of Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series AA"
liquidation preference financial
"Series U Preferred Stock, $25,000 liquidation preference per share"
A liquidation preference is a rule that determines who gets paid first and how much they receive when a company is sold, goes bankrupt, or distributes its assets. It gives certain investors a priority claim—often returning their original investment plus any agreed multiple—before other owners receive money, which shapes how much common shareholders and founders ultimately get; think of it as a front-of-the-line pass that affects payout order and investor returns.
preliminary prospectus supplement regulatory
"The Offering is described in the Company’s preliminary prospectus supplement dated July 20, 2026"
A preliminary prospectus supplement is an initial document that provides important details about a new stock or bond offering before it is finalized. It helps investors understand what is being sold and why, so they can decide whether to invest. Think of it as a preview before the full sales brochure is ready.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

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What did Goldman Sachs (GS) announce regarding a new securities offering?

Goldman Sachs announced a proposed public offering of depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a new series of Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series AA. The transaction is not yet priced and remains subject to market conditions and other considerations.

How might the proposed Series AA offering affect Goldman Sachs (GS) Series U preferred stock?

If the Series AA offering is priced and closes, Goldman Sachs currently intends to use a portion of the net proceeds to redeem all outstanding 3.65% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series U, which carries a $25,000 liquidation preference per share.

Is the redemption of Goldman Sachs (GS) 3.65% Series U preferred stock already approved?

No. Goldman Sachs states there is no assurance the offering will price and close or that it will decide to redeem the Series U preferred stock, and it emphasizes that no notice of redemption has been issued at this time.

What are the key features of the new Series AA preferred stock for Goldman Sachs (GS)?

The new Series AA preferred stock is described as Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, and investors will purchase depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of this preferred series, according to the company’s description.

Where can investors in GS find more details on the proposed Series AA offering?

Further details are provided in a preliminary prospectus supplement dated July 20, 2026, which describes the proposed offering of depositary shares representing interests in the Series AA preferred stock and discusses the potential use of proceeds.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

July 20, 2026

 

 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   No. 001-14965   No. 13-4019460
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

200 West Street, New York, N.Y.   10282
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 902-1000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Trading
Symbol

  

Exchange

on which

registered

Common stock, par value $.01 per share    GS    NYSE
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A    GS PrA    NYSE
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series C    GS PrC    NYSE
Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D    GS PrD    NYSE
5.793% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Normal Automatic Preferred Enhanced Capital Securities of Goldman Sachs Capital II    GS/43PE    NYSE
Floating Rate Normal Automatic Preferred Enhanced Capital Securities of Goldman Sachs Capital III    GS/43PF    NYSE
Medium-Term Notes, Series F, Callable Fixed and Floating Rate Notes due March 2031 of GS Finance Corp.    GS/31B    NYSE
Medium-Term Notes, Series F, Callable Fixed and Floating Rate Notes due May 2031 of GS Finance Corp.    GS/31X    NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 


Item 8.01

Other Events.

On July 20, 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the launch of a proposed public offering (the “Offering”) of depositary shares, each representing 1/25th interest in a share of its new series of Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series AA (the “Depositary Shares”). The Offering is subject to pricing, which has not yet occurred. If the Offering is priced and proceeds to closing, the Company intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of the Depositary Shares to redeem all of its outstanding 3.65% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series U, $25,000 liquidation preference per share (the “Series U Preferred Stock”).

The pricing of the Offering, and thus whether any possible redemption of outstanding preferred stock will occur, is subject to market conditions and other considerations. There is no assurance that the Offering will price and close or that the Company will decide to redeem the Series U Preferred Stock. This Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the Series U Preferred Stock. If the Company decides to redeem the Series U Preferred Stock, it intends to announce its decision by press release and an appropriate notice of redemption.

The Offering is described in the Company’s preliminary prospectus supplement dated July 20, 2026, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today.

This Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to sell the Depositary Shares.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead represent only the firm’s beliefs regarding future events, certain of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside the firm’s control. Forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K include, without limitation, statements regarding the completion of, and the use of proceeds from, the Offering, including the redemption of the Series U Preferred Stock. It is possible that the firm’s actual results may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results indicated in these forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect the firm’s future results and financial condition, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the firm’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
     (Registrant)
Date: July 20, 2026     By:  

/s/ Matthew E. Tropp

     

Name: Matthew E. Tropp

Title: Assistant Secretary

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