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Published on 9/7/2010 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Goldman Sachs prices $2.5 million buffered commodity-linked notes on gold, silver

By Marisa Wong

Madison, Wis., Sept. 7 - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. priced $2.5 million of 0% buffered commodity-linked notes due Sept. 10, 2015 tied to the spot prices of gold and silver, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Gold has a 60% weight in the basket while silver carries a 40% weight.

The payout at maturity will be par plus any increase in the basket, subject to a maximum settlement amount of $2,300 per $1,000 principal amount.

Investors will receive par for losses up to 25% and will share in losses at a rate of 1.3333% per 1% decline beyond the buffer amount.

Goldman, Sachs & Co. is the underwriter.

Issuer:Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
Issue:Buffered commodity-linked notes
Underlying commodities:Gold (60% weight) and silver (40% weight)
Amount:$2.5 million
Maturity:Sept. 10, 2015
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus any index gain, up to maximum return of 130%; par if index declines by 25% or less; 1.3333% loss for every 1% decline beyond 25%
Initial spot prices:$1,250.00 for gold and $19.55 for silver
Pricing date:Sept. 2
Settlement date:Sept. 10
Underwriter:Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Fees:0.35%
Cusip:38143UMP3

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