Goldman Sachs Inc.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading American multinational investment bank and financial services company founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman in New York City. Originally established as a commercial paper business in a one-room basement office, Goldman Sachs has evolved into the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and ranks 55th on the Fortune 500 list. The firm operates through two primary divisions: Global Banking & Markets (GBM), which comprises leading investment banking, fixed income, currencies and commodities (FICC), and equities franchises; and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM), a top-tier global active asset manager with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision. Goldman Sachs serves the world's most influential corporations, governments, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals through comprehensive investment banking services including mergers and acquisitions advisory, securities underwriting, prime brokerage, asset management, and wealth management. The company maintains its global headquarters at 200 West Street in Lower Manhattan and operates offices in all major financial centers worldwide. In 2024, Goldman Sachs demonstrated exceptional financial performance with net revenues of $53.5 billion, representing a 16% year-over-year increase, earnings per share growth of 77% to $40.54, and a return on equity improvement of over 500 basis points to 12.7%. With approximately 46,500 employees globally and a market capitalization exceeding $150 billion, Goldman Sachs continues to maintain its position as a preeminent investment banking institution, consistently ranking #1 in global M&A advisory services while adapting to evolving market conditions through strategic diversification and technological innovation.