The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world. Its four main business segments include Investment Banking, Global Markets, Asset Management and Consumer & Wealth Management.

The Investment Banking segment provides a wide range of services, including strategic advisory services such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, corporate defense activities, restructurings, and spin-offs; and offers underwriting services such as equity and debt underwriting for common and preferred stock, convertible and exchangeable securities, investment-grade and high-yield debt, bank and bridge loans, and emerging and growth-market debt.

The Global Markets segment is involved in client execution activities for cash and derivative instruments; credit and interest rate products; and equity intermediation and equity financing, clearing, settlement, and custody services, as well as mortgages, currencies, commodities, and equities related products.

The Asset Management segment offers a range of asset classes, including equity, fixed income, hedge funds, credit funds, private equity, real estate, currencies, and commodities. It also provides customized investment advisory solutions and invests in corporate, real estate and infrastructure entities.

The Consumer & Wealth Management segment offers wealth advisory and banking services, including financial planning, investment management, deposit taking, and lending; private banking; and unsecured loans, as well as accepts saving and time deposits.

Goldman Sachs has a diverse and successful history stretching over 150 years. It has established itself as a leader in the global financial services industry, and has a reputation for its commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity. The company is renowned for its innovative spirit and has a strong track record of delivering consistent returns. It is also one of the few investment banks in the world that is publicly traded, and its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded on many other exchanges worldwide.