Goldman plans leveraged notes linked to MSCI EAFE Islamic+ index

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, Feb. 5 - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. plans to price 0% leveraged index-linked notes due between 18 and 21 months after issue tied to the MSCI EAFE Islamic+ index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The index includes the constituents of the MSCI EAFE index that remain after the sponsor's application of a screen based on Sharia investment principles. Stocks of companies in all 22 countries currently included in the MSCI EAFE index are eligible for inclusion.

If the index return is positive, the payout at maturity will be par plus 200% of the index return, subject to a maximum settlement amount of $1,265 to $1,310 per $1,000 principal amount.

Investors will be fully exposed to any losses if the index return is negative.

Goldman Sachs & Co. is the underwriter.

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