SCHEDULE 13G/A: Goldman Sachs Discloses 0.3% Passive Stake in GAN Limited

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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure


The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC have filed an amended Schedule 13G, disclosing a passive beneficial ownership of 0.3% in GAN Limited's ordinary shares as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

  • The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, have filed an Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G regarding their beneficial ownership of ordinary shares in GAN Limited.
  • As of March 31, 2025, the reporting persons collectively beneficially own 137,473.71 ordinary shares of GAN Limited.
  • This ownership represents 0.3% of the total class of ordinary shares.
  • The filing indicates that the shares are held with shared voting and shared dispositive power.
  • The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing the control of GAN Limited.
  • Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, a registered broker or dealer and investment adviser, is the subsidiary through which The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. beneficially owns these securities.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a neutral, factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, with no positive or negative implications for the issuer's performance or outlook.

Positives

  • The filing indicates that Goldman Sachs's stake is passive, held in the ordinary course of business, and not intended to influence control, which can be a positive signal for the issuer's stability.

Future Outlook

This document, a Schedule 13G filing, is a disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain forward-looking statements or guidance regarding GAN Limited's future outlook.

Industry Context

This filing indicates a minor passive investment by a major financial institution, Goldman Sachs, in GAN Limited, a company operating in the online gambling and iGaming software sector. Such small, passive stakes are common for large investment firms and typically do not signal significant strategic shifts or industry trends, but rather routine portfolio management.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • This Schedule 13G filing is a standard regulatory disclosure for institutional investors acquiring a certain threshold of shares.
  • The 0.3% stake is a relatively small, passive position, typical for large diversified investment firms like Goldman Sachs, which often hold minor stakes across numerous public companies as part of their broader investment strategies or client portfolios.
  • There are no specific comparable companies or projects mentioned in this filing to assess the results against industry benchmarks.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The disclosure of a passive 0.3% stake by Goldman Sachs is unlikely to have a significant impact on existing shareholders, as it does not suggest a change in control or strategic direction.
  • Employees, Customers, Suppliers, Creditors: This filing has no direct or immediate impact on these stakeholders.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2023-12-01Previous Power of Attorney granted by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC was superseded.
2024-02-09Previous Power of Attorney granted by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. was superseded.
2024-07-29Effective date of the Power of Attorney for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., signed by Richard A. Friedman.
2024-10-01Effective date of the Power of Attorney for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, signed by Milton Millman.
2025-03-31Date of the event which required the filing of this Schedule 13G statement (beneficial ownership snapshot date).
2025-04-02Date the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 1 was signed and filed.
2025-07-29Expiration date of the Power of Attorney for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
2025-10-01Expiration date of the Power of Attorney for Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Keywords

GAN Limited, Goldman Sachs, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, SEC Filing, Ordinary Shares, Investment, Passive Stake

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