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GS.US
id: 1907
Goldman Sachs ($GS) Investor Settlement
The settlement terms have been submitted to the court for approval.
$500,000,000
Cash SettlementS.D. New York
Court1:18-cv-12084
Case number12/22/2016
Class period Start11/08/2018
Class period EndGoldman Sachs has reached a tentative settlement to resolve investor claims that it hid Jho Low’s role in the 1MDB bond deals and misled investors about its compliance controls, risk oversight, and the nature of the fees it earned.
Outline:
Goldman told investors its compliance and risk controls were strong and that it had no evidence Jho Low was involved in the 1MDB bond deals. Investors say the bank actually knew Low was central to the transactions and had visibility into serious corruption and diversion risks. On November 8 and 9, 2018, reports tied Lloyd Blankfein to meetings with Low and Najib, undercutting Goldman’s public denials. $GS fell over the correction period, and the matter has now moved to a tentative settlement.
Timeline:
- December 22, 2016: Goldman Sachs was allegedly presenting its risk management standards as strong while distancing itself from Jho Low’s role in the 1MDB bond deals.
- November 8, 2018: Reports revealed that Lloyd Blankfein had met with Najib and Jho Low in 2009 regarding 1MDB. $GS fell $9.00 to close at $222.65.
- November 9, 2018: Additional reports said Blankfein also met with Low and Najib in 2013 after compliance concerns had already been raised.
- November 12, 2018: $GS fell 7.5% to close at $206.05 per share.
Background:
Goldman Sachs earned major fees from the 1MDB bond transactions and told investors those fees reflected legitimate underwriting risk. The bank also presented its compliance, integrity, and risk controls as strong.
Investors say that picture was misleading. According to the text provided, Jho Low was not some unknown outsider but a key intermediary in the 1MDB deals, despite Goldman’s public effort to distance itself from him.
The allegations also say Goldman had visibility into suspicious diversion of bond proceeds and serious corruption risks tied to the transactions. Investors further claim the bank downplayed internal warnings and red flags while continuing to defend the legitimacy of the deals and the fees it earned.
That narrative came under pressure in November 2018, when reports tied Lloyd Blankfein to meetings with Low and Najib in both 2009 and 2013. Investors say those revelations undercut Goldman’s public denials and exposed deeper involvement in the 1MDB bond transactions.
After those reports, $GS fell sharply over several trading days. The matter has now moved to a tentative settlement, though the text provided does not state the amount or next key dates.
What Can Investors Expect Now?
Goldman Sachs has reached a tentative settlement to resolve investor claims that it hid Jho Low’s role in the 1MDB bond deals and misled investors about its compliance controls, risk oversight, and the nature of the fees it earned.
If you were damaged due to this situation, you can file for a payout and get your share of the settlement. You can check if you are eligible and other details in the FAQ section.
Case Type
US Securities Class Action
Case Status
Stipulative Settlement
Alleged Offence
Misleading Statements,
Fraud,
Failure to Disclose,
Omissions
Suspected Party
Directors,
Management
Security Type
Stocks
Trade Direction
Long
Filing date
12/20/2020
Plaintiffs
Sjunde AP-Fonden
Attorneys
Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP
Defendants
Lloyd C. Blankfein ; Gary D. Cohn
Administrator
EPIQ
Attorney fee
$121,750,000
Trades matching type
FIFO
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