The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC report beneficial ownership of Class A ordinary shares of SPACSPHERE ACQUISITION CORP. The filing lists 1,321,158 shares representing 7.3% of the class as of 03/31/2026, with shared voting and dispositive power reported. The parties filed a Schedule 13G and a joint filing agreement identifying Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as the relevant subsidiary.
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Insights
Large institutional holding disclosed: 1,321,158 shares (7.3%) as of 03/31/2026.
The filing quantifies a 7.3% position in Class A ordinary shares (CUSIP G8T088109) held with shared voting and shared dispositive power. The Schedule 13G format indicates a passive/beneficial investor posture rather than an activist intent.
Future filings may show changes; cash‑flow treatment and disposition plans are not stated in the excerpt.
Joint filing clarifies parent/subsidiary reporting and delegation of authority.
The joint filing agreement and Exhibit (99.2) identify Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as the reporting subsidiary and state the parent filing role. The disclosure lists shared powers rather than sole control, consistent with broker/dealer or advisory holdings.
Material governance implications depend on future changes to voting or dispositive power; the filing preserves typical institutional disclaimers about client accounts.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,321,158 sharesPercent of class:7.3%CUSIP:G8T088109+1 more
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Shares beneficially owned1,321,158 sharesas of 03/31/2026
Percent of class7.3%reported on Schedule 13G
CUSIPG8T088109Class A ordinary shares
Filing typeSchedule 13Gjoint filing by parent and subsidiary
"The parties filed a <b>Schedule 13G</b> and a joint filing agreement"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Amount beneficially owned: See the response(s) to Item 9"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"Shared Dispositive Power 1,321,158.00"
joint filing agreementregulatory
"EXHIBIT (99.1) JOINT FILING AGREEMENT"
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
SPACSPHERE ACQUISITION CORP
(Name of Issuer)
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G8T088109
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G8T088109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,321,158.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,321,158.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,321,158.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC, CO
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G8T088109
1
Names of Reporting Persons
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,321,158.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,321,158.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,321,158.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
7.3 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
BD, OO, IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
SPACSPHERE ACQUISITION CORP
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
8795 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, X1, 95826
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. 200 West Street New York, NY 10282| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York, NY 10282
(c)
Citizenship:
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. - Delaware| GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC - New York
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
G8T088109
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See the response(s) to Item 9 on the attached cover page(s).
(b)
Percent of class:
See the response(s)to Item 11 on the attached cover page(s).
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 5 on the attached cover page(s).
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See the response(s) to Item 6 on the attached cover page(s).
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 7 on the attached cover page(s).
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See the response(s) to Item 8 on the attached cover page(s).
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
HIGHBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit (99.2)
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
Signature:
Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Name/Title:
Attorney-in-fact
Date:
04/28/2026
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
Signature:
Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Name/Title:
Attorney-in-fact
Date:
04/28/2026
Exhibit Information
EXHIBIT (99.1)
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1) promulgated under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the undersigned agree to the joint filing of a Statement
on Schedule 13G (including any and all amendments thereto) with respect to the
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share, par value $ per share, of SPACSPHERE ACQUISITION CORP
and further agree to the filing of this agreement as an Exhibit thereto.
In addition, each party to this Agreement expressly authorizes each other party
to this Agreement to file on its behalf any and all amendments to such Statement
on Schedule 13G.
Date:
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.
By:/s/ Abhilasha Bareja
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Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Title: Attorney-in-fact
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
By:/s/ Abhilasha Bareja
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Name: Abhilasha Bareja
Title: Attorney-in-fact
EXHIBIT (99.2)
ITEM 7 INFORMATION
The securities being reported on by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
("GS Group"), as a parent holding company, are owned, or may be deemed to be
beneficially owned, by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC ("Goldman Sachs"), a broker or
dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act and an investment adviser
registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Goldman
Sachs is a subsidiary of GS Group.
EXHIBIT (99.3)
ITEM 4 INFORMATION
*In accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Release No.
34-39538 (January 12, 1998) (the "Release"), this filing reflects the securities
beneficially owned by certain operating units (collectively, the "Goldman Sachs
Reporting Units") of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and
affiliates (collectively, "GSG"). This filing does not reflect securities, if
any, beneficially owned by any operating units of GSG whose ownership of
securities is disaggregated from that of the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units in
accordance with the Release. The Goldman Sachs Reporting Units disclaim
beneficial ownership of the securities beneficially owned by (i) any client
accounts with respect to which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units or their
employees have voting or investment discretion or both, or with respect to
which there are limits on their voting or investment authority or both and
(ii) certain investment entities of which the Goldman Sachs Reporting Units
act as the general partner, managing general partner or other manager, to the
extent interests in such entities are held by persons other than the Goldman
Sachs Reporting Units.
What stake does Goldman Sachs report in SPACSPHERE (SSAC)?
Goldman Sachs reports 1,321,158 shares, equal to 7.3% of Class A ordinary shares as of 03/31/2026. The amount is reported on a Schedule 13G filing with CUSIP G8T088109.
Who filed the Schedule 13G for SSAC?
The Schedule 13G was filed jointly by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, with a joint filing agreement executed by authorized signatory Abhilasha Bareja.
Does the filing indicate voting control by Goldman Sachs?
The filing shows shared voting power and shared dispositive power of 1,321,158 shares; it does not report sole voting or sole dispositive power in the excerpt.
Is this Schedule 13G passive or active ownership for SSAC?
The use of a Schedule 13G and the joint filing language indicate a passive beneficial ownership posture rather than an active solicitation or control filing.
Which subsidiary is identified as holding the SSAC shares?
Exhibit (99.2) identifies Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as the subsidiary that owns, or may be deemed to own, the securities reported by the parent holding company.
