our peopleprovide solutions resourcesgrow ideas ideasbeneft communities market knowledgemanages risk advicepromotes innovation tradingsupports markets entrepreneurshipstimulates commerce fnancingcreates jobs engagementurthers sustainability investment expertiseprovides security capitalosters opportunityour workenables growth

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At Goldman Sachs, our work

as advisors, fnanciers, market makers, asset managers and co-investors makes a meaningulcontribution to the growth o businesses, local communities and the global economy.Our frst priority is and always has been to serve our clients’ interests. Moreover, by constantlystriving to ulfll that objective, we stimulate positive outcomes on a broader scale. We helpcompanies and public institutions to access the capital they need to build, grow and create jobs.Our investment skills protect the assets o individuals and organizations around the world.Our ability to navigate complex markets helps make risk more manageable or clients, theircustomers and their employees. Our expertise assists companies — ranging rom multinationalenterprises to small businesses — in becoming more competitive, more innovative andmore valuable. And our involvement and support extend to such areas as entrepreneurship,health care, education and the environment.Goldman Sachs’ people are essential to this process. We seek individuals o exceptional talent,who will excel when supported by a culture o client service, teamwork, leadership andintegrity. It is truly

their

work — along with their ability, initiative and motivation — that

enables growth.

Goldman Sachs 2009 Annual Report