Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a top global
investment banking, securities and investment management firm that
provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and
diversified client base that includes corporations, financial
institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. As of
November 25, 2005, Goldman Sachs operated offices in over 20
countries. Goldman Sachs activities are divided into three
segments: Investment Banking, Trading and Principal Investments,
and Asset Management and securities services. Investment Banking
segment is divided into two components: Financial Advisory and
Underwriting. Trading and Principal Investments segment is divided
into three components: Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities,
Equities and Principal Investments.
