The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. http://www.alacrastore.com/company-snapshot/The_Goldman_Sachs_Group_Inc-147620 Friday, July 25, 2008 6:31:45 PM 147620 The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PZM-0001-26924659newstex/PZM-0001-26924659xml Jul. ##, #### (PrimeNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- HOUSTON, July ##, #### (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Lucas Energy, Inc. (AMEX:LEI), a U.S. based independent oil and gas company, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the...0600000006001000060010020400000004016000040160090400500004005012040050117/25/2008 9:21:34 AM1800000018011000PrimeNewswirePZM-0001-26924659GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INCLUCAS ENERGY INCJAMES J CERNA JRGSLEINewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/81562spcred/81562normThe latest News from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin7/19/2008 2:44:59 AM100News81562United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceUtilitiesAsset-Backed Commercial PaperAsset-Backed SecuritiesCommercial MBSResidential MBSReal Estate CompaniesCollateralized Debt ObligationsNewsNY -- Standard&Poor's CreditWire 6/15/98 -- Standard&Poor's today affirmed its ratings on Goldman Sachs Group L.P. and its related unit, Goldman Sachs&Co., following the firm's announcement that it would develop a proposal to sell part of the firm to the public, in order to enhance its business and financing flexibility (see list below). One crucial change following a partial floatation would be that owners would no longer have the ability to withdraw capital from the company. This would make the capital base more permanent. Depending on the dividend policy of the firm, more capital could be generated from earnings. Moreover, the floatation would increase Goldman's equity base by an as-yet undetermined amount. However, aUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSNEWSUSA19033588271F57600264127279903838141M49853087638Q40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman, Sachs&Co.103370LATAMERICACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRUSA1903ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINCORPFIINSUTILABCPABSCMBSRMBSRECCDOCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/550713spcred/550713normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobalpubfinstructured7/19/2008 2:43:55 AM400Full Report550713United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesStructured FinancePublic FinanceGlobal IssuersUtilitiesFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceCorporationsAsset-Backed Commercial PaperAsset-Backed SecuritiesCollateralized Debt ObligationsCommercial MBSReal Estate CompaniesResidential MBSFull ReportLeading market positions in investment banking, securities trading, prime brokerage, and institutional asset management Highly profitable franchises with good cost controls and superior employee culture Strong liquidity and capital adequacy High appetite for market risk in the trading portfolio and in illiquid investments Slightly less earnings diversification as compared to larger global financial institutions Stock repurchase plan may reduce capital adequacy Standard&Poor's Ratings Services' ratings on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Goldman) are based on its position as a premier global institutional investment banking firm. Goldman, which has major trading operations in New York, London, and Tokyo, is one of the largest and most profitable market makers in fixed income, equities, currencies, and commodities. The firm has consciouslyUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSFULLUSAJPNCYM19033538144Q49853001978#36227687638Q88271F38141M38142757600238143V64127279903884731540201040 402010 4020 4040203020 402030 4020 4040301020 403010 4030 40Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products LPGoldman, Sachs&Co.Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company: A Goldman Sachs CompanyGS Financial Products U.S., L.P.Goldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd.Goldman Sachs Execution&Clearing L.P.SLK Capital Corp.Goldman Sachs Capital IGoldman Sachs Capital IIGoldman Sachs Capital IIIGoldman Sachs Capital IVGoldman Sachs Capital VGoldman Sachs Capital VIGS Financial Products International L.P.127458103370117911126781332774345385345575376733376734376735376736386971386972119554CANLATAMERICAUSAASIAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFR5515Z1903ZGS5376Z1344Z@JP9395Z20534Z7484ZSTRUCPUBFINGLOBISSUTILFIINSCORPABCPABSCDOCMBSRECRMBSCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/485314spcred/485314normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin7/19/2008 2:43:49 AM400Full Report485314United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesPublic FinanceGlobal IssuersStructured FinanceAsset-Backed Commercial PaperCommercial MBSReal Estate CompaniesResidential MBSAsset-Backed SecuritiesCollateralized Debt ObligationsCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceUtilitiesFull ReportLeading market positions in investment banking, securities trading, prime brokerage, and institutional asset management Highly profitable franchises with good cost controls Strong liquidity High appetite for trading risk Slightly less earnings diversification as compared to larger global financial institutions Stock repurchase plan may reduce capital adequacy going forward The ratings on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Goldman) are based on its position as a premier global institutional investment banking firm. Goldman, which has major trading operations in New York, London, and Tokyo, is one of the largest and most profitable market makers in fixed income, equities, currencies, and commodities. In investment banking, Goldman was the top-ranked merger advisor for 2005 (to 12/21 per Thomson Financial League tables) and is aUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSFULLUSACYMJPN38144Q57600279903887638Q88271F19033536227638143V64127238141M38142749853084731540203020 402030 4020 4040201040 402010 4020 40GS Financial Products U.S., L.P.Goldman Sachs Capital IIIGoldman Sachs Capital IVGoldman Sachs Capital VGoldman Sachs Capital VIGoldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products LPGoldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd.Goldman Sachs Execution&Clearing L.P.Goldman, Sachs&Co.SLK Capital Corp.Goldman Sachs Capital IGS Financial Products International L.P.Goldman Sachs Capital II126781376735376736386971386972127458332774345385103370345575376733119554376734EUROMIDAFRCANLATAMERICAASIAUSAEMERGING5376Z5515Z1344Z@JP9395Z1903Z20534Z7484ZPUBFINGLOBISSSTRUCABCPCMBSRECRMBSABSCDOCORPFIINSUTILCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/413593spcred/413593normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin7/19/2008 2:43:41 AM400Full Report413593United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceUtilitiesAsset-Backed Commercial PaperCommercial MBSResidential MBSReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed SecuritiesCollateralized Debt ObligationsFull ReportStrong capital position currently, although any increase in market risk-taking may reduce capital adequacy Strong liquidity at both the holding company and operating levels Leading market positions in investment banking, securities trading, prime brokerage, and institutional asset management High appetite for trading risk Less earnings diversification as compared to larger global financial institutions Faces shrinking margins in securities underwriting and equity trading The ratings on The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Goldman) are based on its position as a premier global institutional investment banking firm. Goldman, which has major trading operations in New York, London, and Tokyo, is one of the largest and most profitable market makers in fixed income, equities, currencies, and commodities. In investment banking, Goldman is a leadingUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSFULLJPNCYMUSA36227638142779903884731549853057600264127219033538141M38144Q88271F38143V87638Q40201040 402010 4020 4040203020 402030 4020 40Goldman, Sachs&Co.GS Financial Products International L.P.GS Financial Products U.S., L.P.Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products LPGoldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd.Goldman Sachs Execution&Clearing L.P.SLK Capital Corp.Goldman Sachs Capital IGoldman Sachs Capital IIGoldman Sachs Capital IIIGoldman Sachs Capital IV103370119554126781127458332774345385345575376733376734376735376736USAEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICACANASIA1903Z7484Z5376Z5515Z1344Z@JP9395Z20534ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINCORPFIINSUTILABCPCMBSRMBSRECABSCDOCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/348525spcred/348525normThe latest Full Report from S&Ppubfinglobalstructured7/19/2008 2:43:29 AM400Full Report348525United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceAsset-Backed Commercial PaperCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceUtilitiesCommercial MBSResidential MBSReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed SecuritiesCollateralized Debt ObligationsFull ReportVery strong franchises in institutional sales and trading and investment banking Flexible cost base allows the firm to adjust quickly to lower revenues, as was the case during the recent downturn in equity markets Revenues from principal transactions are highly volatile, indicating a high risk appetite Intense competition for market share in investment banking and institutional trading from larger rivals, which have the benefit of greater earnings diversification The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Goldman) is a premier global institutional investment banking firm. The firm is one of the largest and most profitable market makers in listed equities globally. Fixed income, currencies, and commodities trading is also highly renowned. In investment banking, Goldman is a leading underwriter of equity securities andUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSFULLJPNCYMUSA36227684731549853064127279903838141M57600219033587638Q88271F40203020 402030 4020 4040201040 402010 4020 40Goldman, Sachs&Co.GS Financial Products International L.P.GS Financial Products U.S., L.P.Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products LPGoldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd.Goldman Sachs Execution&Clearing L.P.SLK Capital Corp.103370119554126781127458332774345385345575CANEUROMIDAFRUSAASIAEMERGINGLATAMERICA1903Z7484Z5376Z5515Z1344Z@JP9395Z20534ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINABCPCORPFIINSUTILCMBSRMBSRECABSCDOCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/276313spcred/276313normThe latest Full Report from S&Pstructuredglobalpubfin7/19/2008 2:43:24 AM400Full Report276313United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceAsset-Backed Commercial PaperCommercial MBSResidential MBSReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed SecuritiesCollateralized Debt ObligationsCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceUtilitiesFull ReportThe Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Goldman) is a premier global institutional investment banking firm. The firm is the leading underwriter of equity securities and is also the top-ranked arranger of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In debt underwriting, the firm ranks ninth globally. Goldman is also a major market maker in equity and debt instruments. The cyclical pressures on banking and trading revenues are somewhat offset by the firm's growing asset management business. The Asset Management and Securities Services segment includes a premier franchise in private client services. Goldman's strength in fixed-income underwriting and distribution has been very beneficial in managing through the downturn in equity markets. Fixed-income underwriting volume was at record levels during 2001. Goldman's expertise in equity marketUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSFULLJPNCYMUSA79903884731588271F19033549853087638Q36227638141M64127257600240201040 402010 4020 4040203020 402030 4020 40Goldman, Sachs&Co.GS Financial Products International L.P.GS Financial Products U.S., L.P.Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products LPGoldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd.Goldman Sachs Execution&Clearing L.P.SLK Capital Corp.103370119554126781127458332774345385345575EMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAASIACAN1903Z7484Z5376Z5515Z1344Z@JP9395Z20534ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINABCPCMBSRMBSRECABSCDOCORPFIINSUTILCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/219318spcred/219318normThe latest Full Report from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin7/19/2008 2:43:22 AM400Full Report219318United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceFinancial InstitutionsCorporationsInsuranceUtilitiesAsset-Backed Commercial PaperCommercial MBSResidential MBSReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed SecuritiesCollateralized Debt ObligationsFull ReportGoldman Sachs Group Inc. remains a premier global institutional investment banking franchise. Despite inroads made by rival banks in many sectors of investment banking, Goldman retains its lead position in the most profitable of those activities: merger and acquisitions advisory and equity underwriting activity. Earnings remain volatile, varying with market swings that affect trading results and volumes of investment banking business. Wide swings in mark-to-market valuations on a large private equity portfolio add to volatility. Over the long term, however, both private equity and trading businesses should continue to enjoy superior returns on investment. Moreover, certain stabilizing influences exist that should keep annual earnings in positive territory through most market cycles. Incentive-based pay and the ability to rein in overheadUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSFULLCYMJPNUSA19033549853087638Q88271F36227657600264127284731538141M79903840201040 402010 4020 4040203020 402030 4020 40Goldman, Sachs&Co.GS Financial Products International L.P.GS Financial Products U.S., L.P.Goldman Sachs Mitsui Marine Derivative Products LPGoldman Sachs Japan Co. Ltd.Goldman Sachs Execution&Clearing L.P.SLK Capital Corp.103370119554126781127458332774345385345575ASIAUSAEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICACANEMERGING1903Z7484Z5376Z5515Z1344Z@JP9395Z20534ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINFICORPINSUTILABCPCMBSRMBSRECABSCDOCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/103450spcred/103450normThe latest News from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin7/19/2008 2:43:20 AM100News103450United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceUtilitiesCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceReal Estate CompaniesAsset-Backed Commercial PaperAsset-Backed SecuritiesCommercial MBSResidential MBSCollateralized Debt ObligationsNewsNEW YORK (Standard&Poor's CreditWire) May 7, 1999—Standard&Poor's today affirmed the ratings on Goldman Sachs Group Inc., following today's closing of the firm's IPO (see list). Goldman's outlook remains stable. The ratings affirmation is based on the firm's premiere global institutional investment banking franchise. Within that sector, Goldman benefits from geographic and product line diversification, attributes that help offset market cyclicality and the risk entailed in own-account trading. Conversion from a partnership to a corporate form transforms the firm's partners' capital, which can be withdrawn, to a more permanent form of capital, and provides access to public markets for capital in times of stress or for expansion. On the other hand, Goldman's partnership structure yielded certain benefitsUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSNEWSUSA19033587638Q38141M79903849853057600264127288271F40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman, Sachs&Co.103370CANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSA1903ZGLOBISSSTRUCPUBFINUTILCORPFIINSRECABCPABSCMBSRMBSCDOCredit & Investment ResearchS&P Credit Researchhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/newstex/PRN-0005-26758516newstex/PRN-0005-26758516xml WASHINGTON, Jul. ##, #### (PRNewswire-USNewswire delivered by Newstex) -- Kicking off a new fiscal year, The Real Estate Roundtable on July # welcomed a new board of directors and new leaders for its policy advisory committees, vowing...11000000110060000900000009015000170000001700200004000000040040000400400304016000040160080600000006001000060010017/18/2008 9:20:56 AM1800000018007000PR Newswire USPRN-0005-26758516GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INCGSNewsNewstexhttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/spcred/282248spcred/282248normThe latest News from S&Pglobalstructuredpubfin7/18/2008 3:03:46 AM100News282248United StatesInvestment Banking & BrokerageAsiaCanadaEmerging MarketsEurope, Middle East, AfricaLatin AmericaUnited StatesGlobal IssuersStructured FinancePublic FinanceUtilitiesInternational Public FinanceCorporationsFinancial InstitutionsInsuranceAsset-Backed Commercial PaperAsset-Backed SecuritiesCommercial MBSReal Estate CompaniesResidential MBSCollateralized Debt ObligationsNewsStandard&Poor's does not view today's announcement of a global settlement with major investment brokers as having any ratings implications in the near term. The settlement payments are not significant, from a ratings perspective, relative to the financial resources and earnings power of the affected firms (see list below). Standard&Poor's will continue to monitor developments in civil litigation related to analyst independence. It is too early to determine at this point whether such litigation will have any impact on ratings. Firms affected by the settlement are: Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. (The) (A/Negative/A-1) Credit Suisse First Boston (USA) Inc. (A+/Stable/A-1) Deutsche Bank AG (AA-/Stable/A-1+) Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The) (A+/Stable/A-1) J.P. Morgan Chase&Co. (A+/Negative/A-1) Lehman BrothersUSA38141838143F38141M38142#37933P38142T38142U38142X38144X38142E38143U38143Y3814A53814A23814A338144P38144GU3823838141G38141E38144L40203020 402030 4020 40Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (The)117004ASIACANEMERGINGEUROMIDAFRLATAMERICAUSAGSNEWSDEUUSA07390816161A16161Q16161R1637982254H525154152490852517K52518M52520W