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Goldman Sachs pays back US$1.1 billion TARP warrant
Source: BI-ME , Author: BI-ME staff
Posted: Sun July 26, 2009 11:17 am
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INTERNATIONAL. The Goldman Sachs Group announced that it has redeemed the warrants the US government received in connection with its investment in the firm through the TARP’s Capital Purchase Program at US$1.1 billion, the full value the US Treasury Department has determined.

While there are a number of ways to value the warrants, including through a public auction, we believe that in the context of the extraordinary actions taken by the government to help stabilise the financial system, this valuation of the warrants represents full and fair value.

In June, Goldman Sachs repaid the US Treasury’s investment of US$10 billion, and during the eight months of the investment, the firm paid US$318 million in preferred dividends.

We are pleased that the payment of the dividends and the redemption of the warrants, which total US$1.418 billion, represent an annualized return of 23% for US taxpayers.

“This return is reflective of the government’s assistance, which benefitted the financial system, our firm and our shareholders,” said Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO.

“We are grateful for the government efforts and are pleased that this additional money can be used by the government to revitalize the economy, a priority in which we all have a common stake.”

He added, “Because Goldman Sachs advises companies with their growth plans and raises capital to support that growth, the best and most sustainable operating environment for us is one where consumer and business confidence and economic growth flourish.

We are committed to allocating capital and providing liquidity to our clients to help stimulate growth and job creation.”

The Goldman Sachs Group, is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals.

Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centers around the world.

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