New Issue: GS Finance sells $250,000 buffered index-linked notes on Russell

Chicago, Feb. 9 – GS Finance Corp. priced $250,000 of 0% buffered index-linked notes due April 19, 2024 based on the performance of the Russell 2000 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes are guaranteed by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

The payout at maturity will be par plus any index gain, up to the maximum settlement amount of $1,257.5 per $1,000 principal amount of notes.

If the index falls by up to 15%, the payout will be par.

Otherwise, investors will lose 1% for every 1% decline beyond the 15% buffer.

Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC is the agent.

Issuer:	GS Finance Corp.
Guarantor:	Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Issue:	Buffered index-linked notes
Underlying index:	Russell 2000 index
Amount:	$250,000
Maturity:	April 19, 2024
Coupon:	0%
Price:	Par
Payout at maturity:	Par plus any index gain, capped at $1,257.5 per $1,000 principal amount of notes; if index falls by up to 15%, par; 1% loss for every 1% decline beyond 15% buffer
Initial index level:	2,262.67
Buffer level:	85% of initial level
Pricing date:	April 16
Settlement date:	April 21
Agent:	Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC
Fees:	1.2%
Cusip:	40057FY65

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