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COMMITMENT TO:
EXECUTION
Spear, Leeds & Kellogg (SLK). This merger of two firms with similar cultures and
highly complementary businesses creates a significant new platform for the
worldwide growth of our equities businesses. SLK is a leading stock and options
clearing firm in the United States, employing technology developed over years
of serving highly demanding professional trading organizations. SLK also has a
leadership position in providing liquidity in all major U.S. equities markets, with
an important position as a New York Stock Exchange specialist, options
exchange specialist and Nasdaq market maker. This transaction will enhance
our ability to serve clients in our equities markets, as we offer expanded
products and services to our combined client base. This move was one example
of how, over the past year, the firm has continued its long tradition of searching
for ways to help our clients accomplish their objectives.
In a landmark transaction for the firm, this year Goldman Sachs combined with
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Access to the most
up-to-date market
knowledge has always
been critical to Goldman
Sachs’ ability to execute
effectively for its clients
in all its business areas.