Form 4: Goldman Sachs Director Increases Indirect Holdings Through Dividend Reinvestment
SEC Form 4 Filing
Director Mark A. Flaherty increased his indirect holdings of Goldman Sachs common stock through a discontinued dividend reinvestment program.
Summary
- Mark A. Flaherty, a director of Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has reported changes in his beneficial ownership of the company's common stock.
- The transactions involve the acquisition of shares through a discontinued dividend reinvestment program at an unaffiliated broker.
- These shares were acquired periodically from March 2022 to September 2024.
- The prices per share ranged from $302.34 to $498.87.
- All shares are held indirectly through a revocable trust where Flaherty is the beneficiary.
- The reporting person has remitted the amount of profit potentially recoverable from the reported transactions to the Issuer.
- As of the latest transaction on September 27, 2024, Flaherty indirectly holds 1,097.355 shares.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The sentiment is neutral. It reflects routine transactions related to a dividend reinvestment program. The director's continued investment is a mild positive.
Positives
- The director's continued investment, even through dividend reinvestment, could be seen as a positive signal.
Industry Context
Directors' stock acquisitions are common and closely watched as indicators of confidence in the company's future prospects. Dividend reinvestment programs are a standard way for investors to increase their holdings over time.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Monitoring insider transactions is a common practice in financial analysis.
- Comparing the frequency and size of insider buys and sells at Goldman Sachs to those at peers like Morgan Stanley (MS), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), and Bank of America (BAC) can provide insights into relative management confidence.
- For example, if other bank directors are selling shares while Flaherty is buying, it could indicate a relatively more positive outlook on Goldman Sachs.
Stakeholder Impact
- The increased holdings could be viewed positively by shareholders as it signals confidence from a company director.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/30/2022 | First transaction date reported; acquisition of 5.988 shares at $339.01. |
| 06/29/2022 | Acquisition of 6.754 shares at $302.34. |
| 09/29/2022 | Acquisition of 8.649 shares at $297.07. |
| 12/29/2022 | Acquisition of 7.568 shares at $342.35. |
| 03/30/2023 | Acquisition of 8.042 shares at $324.54. |
| 06/29/2023 | Acquisition of 8.29 shares at $317.26. |
| 09/28/2023 | Acquisition of 9.102 shares at $320.36. |
| 12/28/2023 | Acquisition of 7.646 shares at $384.64. |
| 03/28/2024 | Acquisition of 7.112 shares at $416.43. |
| 06/27/2024 | Acquisition of 6.644 shares at $448.74. |
| 09/27/2024 | Latest transaction date reported; acquisition of 6.56 shares at $498.87. |
| 10/09/2024 | Date of the signature on the Form 4 filing. |
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