Goldman Sachs Responds to SEC Complaint

New York, NY, April 16, 2010 -- The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) responds to a complaint filed by the SEC today.

The SEC’s charges are completely unfounded in law and fact and we will vigorously contest them and defend the firm and its reputation.

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial 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.

Media Contact:
Lucas van Praag
Tel: 212-902-5400

Investor Contact:
Dane Holmes
Tel: 212-902-0300