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GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Eliminated all matters set forth in the Certificate of Designations for Series T Preferred Stock following redemption of all outstanding shares (effective 2026-05-11).

“On May 11, 2026, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware eliminating from the Restated Certificate of Incorporation all matters set forth in the Certificate of Designations with respect to its 3.80% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series T (the “Series T Preferred Stock”).”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Lobbying Disclosure at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Energy Supply Ratio at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Special Shareholder Meeting Thresholds at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Our shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation ("Say on Pay") at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Our shareholders approved the advisory Say on Pay proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-04-29 meeting.

“Our shareholders elected the following 13 directors to each serve a one-year term expiring on the date of our 2027 annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor has been duly chosen and qualified.”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue 17.23 billion, net income 5.63 billion, EPS 17.55.

“NEW YORK, April 13, 2026 – The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today reported net revenues of $ 17.23 billion and net earnings of $ 5.63 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) 1 was $ 17.55 for the first quarter of 2026 compared with $14.12 for the first quarter of 2025 and $14.01 for the fourth quarter of 2025.”

John Waldron was appointed as Director at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“In addition, John Waldron, President and Chief Operating Officer, was appointed as a member of the Registrant’s Board, effective February 26, 2025.”

KC McClure was appointed as Director at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“Effective February 26, 2025, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the Registrant) appointed KC McClure as an independent member of the Registrant’s Board of Directors.”
Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Filed a Restated Certificate of Incorporation reflecting the prior filing of a Certificate of Designations for 6.850% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z (effective 2025-02-12).

“On February 12, 2025, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware reflecting the prior filing of the Company’s Certificate of Designations to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware setting forth the terms of its 6.850% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z, liquidation preference $25,000 per share.”
Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Filed Certificate of Designations establishing terms of Series Z Preferred Stock (effective 2025-01-21).

“On January 21, 2025, the Registrant filed a Certificate of Designations to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware setting forth the terms of its 6.850% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series Z”
Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Certificate of Elimination filed to remove all references to Series P Preferred Stock from the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, following redemption of that series; Restated Certificate of Incorporation also filed reflecting elimination of Series P and addition of Series Y designations (effective 2024-10-23).

“On October 23, 2024, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware eliminating from the Restated Certificate of Incorporation all matters set forth in the Certificate of Designations with respect to its 5.00% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series P”

John B. Hess was appointed as independent director at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“Effective June 24, 2024, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the Registrant) appointed John B. Hess as an independent member of the Registrant’s Board of Directors.”
Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Eliminated Certificate of Designations for 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K after redemption, and filed restated certificate of incorporation reflecting elimination of Series K and addition of Series X terms (effective 2024-05-17).

“On May 17, 2024, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware eliminating from the Restated Certificate of Incorporation all matters set forth in the Certificate of Designations with respect to its 6.375% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series K (the “Series K Preferred Stock”).”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Pay Equity Reporting at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Financial Statement Assumptions Regarding Climate Change at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a GSAM Proxy Voting Review at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of Clean Energy Supply Financing Ratio at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Environmental Justice Impact Assessment at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Outcome Report on Efforts regarding Protected Classes of Employees at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Transparency in Lobbying Report at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders did not approve this proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders approved the Say on Pay proposal.”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-04-24 meeting.

“Our shareholders elected the following 11 directors to each serve a one-year term expiring on the date of our 2025 annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor has been duly chosen and qualified.”
Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Filed Certificate of Designations establishing terms of Series X Preferred Stock, amending the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (effective 2024-04-18).

“On April 18, 2024, the Registrant filed a Certificate of Designations to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware setting forth the terms of its 7.50% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series X, liquidation preference $25,000 per share (the “Series X Preferred Stock”).”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $14.21 billion, net income $4.13 billion, EPS $11.58.

“to serve our clients and deliver for our shareholders.” - David Solomon , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Financial Summary Net Revenues Net Earnings EPS 1Q24 $14.21 billion 1Q24 $4.13 billion 1Q24 $11.58 Annualized ROE 1 Annualized ROTE 1 Book Value Per Share 1Q24 14.8% 1Q24 15.9% 1Q24 $321.10 NEW YORK,”

Philip Berlinski departed as Global Treasurer at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“Philip Berlinski, currently Global Treasurer of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the Registrant) and a named executive officer in the Registrant’s most recent proxy statement, has determined to retire as Global Treasurer, effective May 1, 2024 and will retire from the Registrant on June 1, 2024.”

Jessica Uhl departed as Director at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“On March 4, 2024, Jessica Uhl, a member of the Board of Directors of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the Registrant) informed the Board that she will not stand for re-election and will retire from the Board at the Registrant’s 2024 Annual Meeting to focus on her new role as President of GE Vernova.”

Adebayo Ogunlesi departed as Lead Director and Chair of the Governance Committee at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“Adebayo Ogunlesi, the Lead Director and Chair of the Governance Committee, shall not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting, at which time he will retire from our Board.”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $46.25 billion, net income $8.52 billion, EPS $22.87.

“and continue to deliver for shareholders.” - David Solomon , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Financial Summary Net Revenues Net Earnings EPS 2023 $46.25 billion 4Q23 $11.32 billion 2023 $8.52 billion 4Q23 $2.01 billion 2023 $22.87 4Q23”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $11.82 billion, net income $2.06 billion, EPS $5.47.

“reported net revenues of $11.82 billion and net earnings of $2.06 billion for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.”
Governance Changes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC: Certificate of Elimination filed to eliminate Series J Preferred Stock from the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and a Restated Certificate of Incorporation reflecting elimination of Series J and addition of Series W was filed (effective 2023-09-15).

“On September 15, 2023, the Company filed a Certificate of Elimination to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware eliminating from the Restated Certificate of Incorporation all matters set forth in the Certificate of Designations with respect to its 5.50% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series J (the “Series J Preferred Stock”).”

Thomas K. Montag was appointed as independent director at GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC.

“Effective July 17, 2023, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (the Registrant) appointed Thomas K. Montag as an independent member of the Registrant’s Board of Directors.”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported the first half of 2023 results: revenue $23.12 billion, net income $4.45 billion, EPS $11.91.

“Net revenues were $23.12 billion and net earnings were $4.45 billion for the first half of 2023.”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $10.90 billion, net income $1.22 billion, EPS $3.08.

“and create significant value for shareholders.” - David Solomon , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Financial Summary Net Revenues Net Earnings EPS 2Q23 $10.90 billion 2Q23 $1.22 billion 2Q23 $3.08 2Q23 YTD $23.12 billion 2Q23 YTD $4.45 billion 2Q23 YTD”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reporting on Pay Equity at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding Reporting on Pay Equity. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 74,159,775 161,863,746 10,391,359 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Climate Transition Report at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding Climate Transition Report. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 73,253,406 171,362,401 1,799,073 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of 2030 Absolute Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding Disclosure of 2030 Absolute Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 30,766,595 213,774,989 1,873,296 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy to Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Related Lending & Underwriting Activities at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy to Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Related Lending & Underwriting Activities. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 16,798,306 226,479,195 3,137,379 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Racial Equity Audit at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Racial Equity Audit. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 28,279,693 215,031,454 3,103,733 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Chinese Congruency of Certain ETFs at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding Chinese Congruency of Certain ETFs. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 6,014,791 236,982,889 3,417,200 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Policy for an Independent Chair. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 39,918,975 203,965,590 2,530,315 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Lobbying at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Report on Lobbying. Our shareholders did not approve this proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 87,041,380 157,567,826 1,805,674 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm: Our shareholders ratified the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023. For Against Abstain 272,683,185 12,497,054 329,985”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Say on Pay Votes at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Say on Pay Votes: Our shareholders approved “annual” as the frequency of Say on Pay votes. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Abstain Broker Non-Votes 242,019,058 350,254 3,540,924 504,644 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation ("Say on Pay") at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation (“Say on Pay”): Our shareholders approved the Say on Pay proposal. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 230,857,589 14,771,506 785,785 39,095,344”
Shareholder Votes

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-04-26 meeting.

“Election of Directors: Our shareholders elected the following 12 directors to each serve a one-year term expiring on the date of our 2024 annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor has been duly chosen and qualified. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Michele Burns 238,151,219 7,772,619 491,042 39,095,344 Mark Flaherty 244,274,601 1,654,131 486,148 39,095,344 Kimberley Harris 238,994,847 6,795,303 624,730 39,095,344 Kevin Johnson 243,530,474 2,270,022 614,384 39,095,344 Ellen Kullman 241,341,714 4,580,089 493,077 39,095,344 Lakshmi Mittal 217,616,685 28,304,833 493,362 39,095,344 Adebayo Ogunlesi 240,944,485 4,985,081 485,314 39,095,344 Peter Oppenheimer 243,241,110 2,690,785 482,985 39,095,344 David Solomon 235,238,500 10,606,219 570,161 39,095,344 Jan Tighe 244,003,470 1,911,325 500,085 39,095,344 Jessica Uhl 244,326,085 1,455,320 633,475 39,095,344 David Viniar 243,730,093 2,231,174 453,613 39,095,344”
Earnings Releases

GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $12.22 billion, net income $3.23 billion, EPS $8.79.

“The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today reported net revenues of $12.22 billion and net earnings of $3.23 billion for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.”

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