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Securities Act File No. [ ]

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2020

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-14

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

Pre-Effective Amendment No. _______ ❑

Post-Effective Amendment No. _______ ❑

(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: (312) 655-4400

CAROLINE L. KRAUS, ESQ.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC

200 West Street

New York, New York 10282

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Copies to:


STEPHEN H. BIER, ESQ.		BRENDEN P. CARROLL, ESQ.
Dechert LLP		Dechert LLP
1095 Avenue of the Americas		1900 K Street, NW
New York, NY 10036		Washington, DC 20006

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this Registration Statement.

Title of Securities Being Registered:

Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares of Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund, a series of the Registrant. The Registrant has registered an indefinite amount of securities pursuant to Rule 24f-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended; accordingly, no fee is payable herewith in reliance upon Section 24(f).

It is proposed that this filing will become effective on December 14, 2020 pursuant to Rule 488 under the Securities Act of 1933.

LOGO

GOLDMAN SACHS IMPRINT EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUNITIES FUND

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

December [ ], 2020

Dear Shareholder:

We are writing to inform you of an important matter concerning your investment in the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (the “Acquired Fund”). At a meeting held on October 13-14, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Acquired Fund (the “Board”) approved a reorganization pursuant to which the Acquired Fund will be reorganized with and into another series of the Goldman Sachs Trust - the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Surviving Fund,” and together with the Acquired Fund, the “Funds”). Shareholders were first notified of the reorganization on October 16, 2020 in a supplement to the Acquired Fund’s then effective Prospectuses and Summary Prospectuses.

After careful consideration, the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Funds, as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the reorganization. After considering the recommendation of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”), the investment adviser to the Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that: (i) the reorganization is in the best interests of each Fund; and (ii) the interests of the shareholders of each Fund will not be diluted as a result of the reorganization.

Effective on or about January 22, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), you will own shares in the Surviving Fund equal in dollar value to your interest in the Acquired Fund on the Closing Date. No sales charge, redemption fees or other transaction fees will be imposed in the reorganization. The reorganization is intended to be a tax-free reorganization for Federal income tax purposes.

NO ACTION ON YOUR PART IS REQUIRED REGARDING THE REORGANIZATION. YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY RECEIVE SHARES OF THE SURVIVING FUND IN EXCHANGE FOR YOUR SHARES OF THE ACQUIRED FUND AS OF THE CLOSING DATE. THE BOARD IS NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND A PROXY.

If you have any questions regarding the attached Information Statement/Prospectus or other materials, please contact the Acquired Fund at 1-800-526-7384.

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Goldman Sachs Trust,

James A. McNamara

President

COMBINED INFORMATION STATEMENT

FOR

GOLDMAN SACHS IMPRINT EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUNITIES FUND

(a series of the GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST)

AND

PROSPECTUS FOR

GOLDMAN SACHS ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

(a series of the GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST)

The address, telephone number and website of the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

and the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund is:

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

1-800-526-7384

www.gsamfunds.com

Shares of the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund have not been approved or disapproved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The SEC has not passed upon the adequacy of this Information Statement/Prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

An investment in either the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) or the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Surviving Fund,” and together with the Acquired Fund, the “Funds”) is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

This Information Statement/Prospectus sets forth information about the Surviving Fund that an investor needs to know before investing. Please read this Information Statement/Prospectus carefully before investing and keep it for future reference.

The date of this Information Statement/Prospectus is December [ ], 2020.

For more complete information about each Fund, please read the Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, as they may be amended and/or supplemented. Each Fund’s Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, and other additional information about each Fund, have been filed with the SEC (www.sec.gov) and are available upon written or oral request and without charge by writing to the address above or calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-526-7384.

INTRODUCTION

This combined information statement/prospectus, dated December [ ], 2020 (the “Information Statement/Prospectus”), is being furnished to shareholders of the Acquired Fund in connection with an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization between the Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund (the “Plan”), pursuant to which the Acquired Fund will (i) transfer all of its assets attributable to each class of its shares to the Surviving Fund in exchange for shares of the Surviving Fund and the assumption by the Surviving Fund of all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund; and (ii) distribute to its shareholders a portion of the Surviving Fund shares to which each shareholder is entitled (as discussed below) in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund (the “Reorganization”). At a meeting held on October 13-14, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Funds (the “Board” or “Trustees”) approved the Plan. A copy of the Plan is attached to this Information Statement/Prospectus as Exhibit A. Shareholders should read this entire Information Statement/Prospectus, including the exhibits, carefully.

After considering the recommendation of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM” or the “Investment Adviser”), investment adviser to the Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund, the Board concluded that: (i) the Reorganization is in the best interests of each Fund; and (ii) the interests of the shareholders of each Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization.

NO ACTION IS REQUIRED REGARDING THE REORGANIZATION. AS DISCUSSED MORE FULLY BELOW, THE FUNDS ARE RELYING ON RULE 17a-8 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940, AS AMENDED. SHAREHOLDERS OF THE ACQUIRED FUND ARE NOT BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON OR APPROVE THE PLAN. THE BOARD IS NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND A PROXY.

Background to the Reorganization

GSAM, an SEC-registered investment adviser, serves as investment adviser to the Acquired Fund, an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). GSAM also serves as investment adviser to the Surviving Fund, also an investment company registered under the 1940 Act. GSAM serves as investment adviser to the Funds under the same Management Agreement, dated April 30, 1997. The Investment Adviser recommended to the Board that it approve the reorganization of the Acquired Fund with and into the Surviving Fund, each an existing series of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”), because it believes that the Reorganization: (i) would rationalize Funds that have the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences); (ii) may provide enhanced opportunities to realize greater efficiencies in the form of lower total operating expenses over time; and (iii) would enable the combined Fund to be better positioned for asset growth. The Investment Adviser also believes that the Reorganization is preferable to liquidating the Acquired Fund, as it will provide you and other shareholders with the opportunity to invest in a fund that: (i) has the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences); and (ii) is part of the Goldman Sachs Funds — a large, diverse fund family. Moreover, the Surviving Fund had higher performance than the Acquired Fund year-to-date (as of September 30, 2020) and over the one-year period ended December 31, 2019. Additionally, as of December 31, 2019, the Surviving Fund had higher “Since Inception” performance than the Acquired Fund, but the Acquired Fund has a significantly longer performance record (the Surviving Fund commenced operations in 2018; the Acquired Fund commenced operations in 2011¹).

On October 13-14, 2020, the Board, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Funds, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), voted to approve the Reorganization. In approving the Reorganization, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that: (i) the Reorganization is in the best interests of each Fund; and (ii) the interests of the shareholders of each Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. The Board also considered and approved the terms and conditions of the Plan.

growth of the Funds in the foreseeable future. In addition, the Board considered additional factors, which are discussed in more detail below under “Why did the Board approve the Reorganization?”

The Acquired Fund was formally known as the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund. On August 30, 2019, the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund changed its name to the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund. Performance prior to that date reflects the Acquired Fund’s former investment strategies.

The Independent Trustees were assisted in their consideration of the Reorganization by independent counsel.

Questions and Answers

How will the Reorganization affect me?

Under the terms of the Plan, the Acquired Fund will transfer all of its assets to the Surviving Fund and the Surviving Fund will assume all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund. Subsequently, the Acquired Fund will be liquidated and you will become a shareholder of the Surviving Fund. You will receive shares of the Surviving Fund that are equal in aggregate net asset value to the shares of the Acquired Fund that you held on the Closing Date (as defined below). Shareholders of each class of shares of the Acquired Fund will receive the corresponding class of the Surviving Fund, as follows:


Acquired Fund		Surviving Fund
Class A	g	Class A

Class C	g	Class C

Institutional	g	Institutional

Investor	g	Investor

Class R6	g	Class R6

Class P	g	Class P

No sales charge, contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), commission, redemption fee or other transactional fee will be charged as a result of the Reorganization.

It is currently expected that a portion of the Acquired Fund’s portfolio assets (approximately 80%) will be sold prior to the consummation of the Reorganization, which may result in the Acquired Fund realizing capital gains. The repositioning will generally involve eliminating or reducing existing positions in a more concentrated portfolio and establishing new positions to match a more diversified portfolio. Taking into account net capital losses and capital loss carryforwards expected to be available to offset realized gains, it is currently estimated that the Acquired Fund will not distribute capital gains to its shareholders as a result of the repositioning (based on assets as of April 30, 2020), although the actual amount of such distribution may change depending on market conditions and on transactions entered into by the Acquired Fund prior to the Closing Date. Shareholders of the Acquired Fund will generally be taxed on any resulting capital gain distributions if the Acquired Fund actually distributes such capital gains. It is also estimated that such portfolio repositioning will result in brokerage and other transaction costs, including trading taxes, of approximately $52,000 (approximately 25 basis points).

When will the Reorganization occur?

The Reorganization is scheduled to occur on or about January 22, 2021, but may occur on such earlier or later date as the parties agree (the “Closing Date”).

How will the Reorganization affect the fees to be paid by the Surviving Fund, and how do they compare with the fees paid by the Acquired Fund?

Following the Reorganization, the Acquired Fund shareholders are expected to experience a decrease in net fees and expenses with respect to their investment in the Surviving Fund for at least one year from the Closing Date. The Surviving Fund’s management fee schedule is lower than that of the Acquired Fund across all breakpoints. In addition, with respect to each share class of the Surviving Fund, GSAM has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to 0.124% of the Surviving Fund’s average daily net assets attributed to such class for at least one year from

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the Closing Date. Prior to such date, GSAM may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Surviving Fund. Following the expiration of the expense reimbursement agreement, it is possible that the total annual fund operating expenses of certain share classes of the Surviving Fund may be higher than the total annual fund operating expenses of the corresponding share class of the Acquired Fund, based in part on the asset size of the Surviving Fund at that time.

In addition to the waiver noted above, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”) has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee (a component of “Other Expenses”) equal to 0.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Investor Shares of the Surviving Fund for at least one year from the Closing Date, and prior to such date, Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

Additional information, including pro forma expense information, is included in this Information Statement/Prospectus under “Summary — The Funds’ Fees and Expenses.”

Why did the Board approve the Reorganization?

In approving the Reorganization, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that: (i) the Reorganization is in the best interests of each Fund; and (ii) the interests of the shareholders of each Fund will not be diluted as a result of the Reorganization. The Trustees also believe that the Reorganization offers a number of potential benefits. These potential benefits and considerations include the following:

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The Reorganization would rationalize Funds that have the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences).

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The Reorganization may provide enhanced opportunities to realize greater efficiencies in the form of lower total operating expenses over time and also would enable the combined Fund to be better positioned for asset growth.

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The Reorganization is preferable to liquidating the Acquired Fund as it will provide you and other shareholders with the opportunity to invest in a fund that has the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences). The Funds have identical investment objectives – each Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Funds also have a similar universe of permissible investments, however, the Surviving Fund normally invests in a larger number of emerging market issuers and the Acquired Fund normally invests to a greater extent in “frontier” market issuers. Moreover, although each Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes (measured at the time of purchase) (“Net Assets”) in equity investments in emerging country issuers, the Surviving Fund normally invests at least 80% of its Net Assets in equity investments in emerging country issuers that GSAM believes adhere to the Fund’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) criteria. While GSAM considers a range of ESG factors when evaluating investment opportunities for the Acquired Fund in addition to traditional fundamental factors and generally seeks to avoid (but is not restricted from investing in) companies that are involved in, and/or derive significant revenue from, certain industries or product lines (e.g., gambling, alcohol, tobacco and weapons), the Acquired Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its Net Assets in investments that meet any ESG criteria. These differences, as well as other differences, are discussed in more detail below under “Summary — Comparison of the Acquired Fund with the Surviving Fund and Risks of the Funds.”

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The Surviving Fund had higher performance than the Acquired Fund year-to-date (as of September 30, 2020) and over the one-year period ended December 31, 2019. Additionally, as of December 31, 2019, the Surviving Fund had higher “Since Inception” performance than the Acquired Fund, but the Acquired Fund has a significantly longer performance record (the Surviving Fund commenced operations in 2018; the Acquired Fund commenced operations in 2011²).

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The Reorganization is expected to qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and, therefore, you will not recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes on the exchange of your shares of the Acquired Fund for the shares of the Surviving Fund.

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GSAM will bear the costs of the Reorganization.

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Current shareholder of the Acquired Fund may redeem their shares at any time before the Reorganization takes place, as set forth in the Acquired Fund’s prospectuses.

Additional considerations are discussed in more detail below under “Summary — Reasons for the Reorganization and Board Considerations.”

Who bears the expenses associated with the Reorganization?

GSAM has agreed to pay the legal, auditor/accounting and other costs, including brokerage, trading taxes and other transaction costs, associated with each Fund’s participation in the Reorganization. GSAM estimates that these costs will be approximately $238,000.

Will the Investment Adviser benefit from the Reorganization?

Although reorganizing the Acquired Fund with and into the Surviving Fund (instead of liquidating the Acquired Fund) will benefit GSAM by managing a larger pool of assets, which will produce increased management fees that will accrue to GSAM, the Investment Adviser believes that the combined Fund would be better positioned for asset growth than the Acquired Fund on its own.

What are the Federal income and other tax consequences of the Reorganization?

As a condition to the closing of the Reorganization, the Funds must receive an opinion of Dechert LLP to the effect that the Reorganization will constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code. Accordingly, subject to the limited exceptions described below under the heading “Tax Status of the Reorganization,” it is expected that neither you nor a Fund will recognize gain or loss as a direct result of the Reorganization, and that the aggregate tax basis of the Surviving Fund shares that you receive in the Reorganization will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the shares that you surrendered in the Reorganization.

In addition, in connection with the Reorganization, it is currently expected that a portion of the Acquired Fund’s portfolio assets (approximately 80%) will be sold prior to the consummation of the Reorganization, which may result in the Acquired Fund realizing capital gains. The repositioning will generally involve eliminating or reducing existing positions in the more concentrated portfolio and establishing new positions to match the more diversified portfolio. Taking into account net capital losses and capital loss carryforwards expected to be available to offset realized gains, it is currently estimated that the Acquired Fund will not distribute capital gains to its shareholders as a result of the repositioning (based on assets as of April 30, 2020), although the actual amount of such distribution may change depending on market conditions and on transactions entered into by the Acquired Fund prior to the Closing Date. Shareholders of the Acquired Fund will generally be taxed on any resulting capital gain distributions if the Acquired Fund actually distributes such capital gains. It is also estimated that such portfolio repositioning will result in brokerage and other transaction costs, including trading taxes, of approximately $52,000 (approximately 25 basis points).

Why are shareholders not being asked to vote on the Reorganization?

The Trust’s Declaration of Trust and applicable state law do not require shareholder approval of the Reorganization. Moreover, Rule 17a-8 under the 1940 Act does not require shareholder approval of the Reorganization, provided certain conditions are met. Because applicable legal requirements do not require shareholder approval under these circumstances and the Board has determined that the Reorganization is in the best interests of each Fund, shareholders are not being asked to vote on the Reorganization.

Where can I get more information?


Each Fund’s current prospectuses and any applicable supplements.		On file with the SEC (http://www.sec.gov) (file nos. 811-05349; 33-17619) and available at no charge by calling: 1-800-526-7384 or on the Funds’ website (www.gsamfunds.com).

Each Fund’s current statement of additional information and any applicable supplements.		On file with the SEC (http://www.sec.gov) (file nos. 811-05349; 33-17619) and available at no charge by calling: 1-800-526-7384 or on the Funds’ website (www.gsamfunds.com).


Each Fund’s most recent annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders.		On file with the SEC (http://www.sec.gov) (file nos. 811¬-5349; 33-17619) and available at no charge by calling: 1-800-526-7384 or on the Funds’ website (www.gsamfunds.com).

A statement of additional information for this Information Statement/Prospectus, dated December [ ], 2020 (the “SAI”). The SAI contains additional information about the Surviving Fund.		On file with the SEC (http://www.sec.gov) (file nos. 811-05349; 33-17619) and available at no charge by calling: 1-800-526-7384. The SAI is incorporated by reference into this Information Statement/Prospectus

To ask questions about this Information Statement/Prospectus.		Call the toll-free telephone number: 1-800-526-7384.

Each Fund’s: (i) prospectuses, dated February 28, 2020, as supplemented on April 3, 2020, April 30, 2020, June 19, 2020, September 17, 2020, September 30, 2020, October 16, 2020, and October 16, 2020, (ii) statement of additional information, dated February 28, 2020, as supplemented on September 17, 2020, and September 30, 2020, (iii) April 30, 2020 Semi-Annual Report, and (iv) October 31, 2019 Annual Report, are incorporated by reference into this Information Statement/Prospectus, which means they are considered legally a part of this Information Statement/Prospectus. The materials have been filed with the SEC (www.sec.gov) and are available upon written or oral request and without charge by writing to the address above or calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-526-7384.


SUMMARY			1

Comparison of the Acquired Fund with the Surviving Fund			1

Risks of the Funds			7

The Funds’ Fees and Expenses			15

The Funds’ Past Performance			20

Reasons for the Reorganization and Board Considerations			22

Buying, Selling and Exchanging Shares of the Funds			24

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries			24

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION			24

CAPITALIZATION			25

TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION			26

TAX STATUS OF THE REORGANIZATION			27

CHARTER DOCUMENTS OF GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST			28

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES OF THE FUNDS			28

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS			30

DISTRIBUTIONS			34

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS			37

EXPERTS			42

OTHER INFORMATION			42

EXHIBIT A AGREEMENT OF PLAN AND OF REORGANIZATION			A-1

EXHIBIT B GSAM’S GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY AND ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PORTFOLIO RISKS, SECURITIES AND TECHNIQUES			B-1

EXHIBIT C SHAREHOLDER GUIDE			C-1

EXHIBIT D INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS			D-1

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GOLDMAN SACHS IMPRINT EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUNITIES FUND

AND

GOLDMAN SACHS ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

SUMMARY

The following is a summary of more complete information appearing later in this Information Statement/Prospectus or incorporated by reference herein. You should read carefully the entire Information Statement/Prospectus, including the form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization attached as Exhibit A, because it contains details that are not in the summary.

Comparison of the Acquired Fund with the Surviving Fund

Although each Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers, there are some important differences between the principal investment strategies of the Surviving Fund and those of the Acquired Fund. These differences are discussed in more detail in the side-by-side chart below to facilitate comparison.


	The Acquired Fund	The Surviving Fund
Diversification Status	The Funds are currently diversified under the 1940 Act; however, the Board of Trustees has approved a change to the Surviving Fund’s diversification status under the 1940 Act from “diversified” to “non-diversified,” subject to approval by the Surviving Fund’s shareholders. The Board of Trustees will not seek shareholder approval of the change in diversification status until after the Closing Date.

Investment objective	Each Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Principal Investment Strategy	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its Net Assets in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers. Such equity investments may include ETFs, futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. Shareholders will be provided with sixty days’ notice in the manner prescribed by the SEC before any change in the Fund’s policy to invest at least 80% of its Net Assets in the particular type of investment suggested by its name.	The Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its Net Assets in a diversified portfolio of equity investments in emerging country issuers that the Investment Adviser believes adhere to the Fund’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) criteria. Such equity investments may include ETFs, futures and other instruments with similar economic exposures. Shareholders will be provided with sixty days’ notice in the manner prescribed by the SEC before any change in the Fund’s policy to invest at least 80% of its Net Assets in the particular type of investment suggested by its name.

	The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, in approximately 20-50 companies that are considered by the Investment Adviser to be positioned to drive global growth in the next century.

	The Investment Adviser employs an opportunistic and multi-disciplinary investment approach and pursues risk-reward opportunities with respect to investments in or relating to emerging markets. The Investment Adviser will generally seek to avoid (but is not restricted from investing in) companies that are involved in, and/or derive significant revenue from, certain industries or product lines, including:	The Fund’s ESG criteria are generally designed to exclude companies that are not constituents of the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country World Index (ACWI) ESG Universal Index or companies that are involved in, and/or derive significant revenue from, certain industries or product lines, including:
	• gambling, • alcohol, • tobacco, • coal, and • weapons.	• gambling, • alcohol, • tobacco, • coal, and • weapons.


		The Acquired Fund		The Surviving Fund

		The Investment Adviser’s investment appraisal includes an analysis of individual companies’ corporate governance factors and a range of environmental and social factors that may vary by sector. This analysis will be conducted alongside traditional fundamental, bottom-up financial analysis of individual companies, using traditional fundamental metrics. Prior to making an investment, it is expected that the Investment Adviser will conduct due diligence on all aspects of the investment that it deems relevant, which may include without limitation business, financial, tax, accounting, environmental, legal or other factors, in order to determine whether the investment is appropriate for the Fund. The Investment Adviser expects to evaluate its existing investments on an ongoing basis to determine whether its investment thesis with respect to an investment is intact. The Investment Adviser engages in active dialogues with company management teams to further inform investment decision-making and to foster best corporate governance practices using its fundamental and ESG analysis. The Investment Adviser determines in its sole discretion to invest in a company after consideration of all relevant facts. In addition, the Investment Adviser seeks to avoid what it believes to be structurally unattractive market segments. The Investment Adviser may sell holdings for several reasons, including, among others, changes in a company’s fundamentals or earnings, or a company otherwise failing to conform to the Investment Adviser’s investment philosophy.		Once the Investment Adviser determines that an issuer meets the Fund’s ESG criteria, the Investment Adviser conducts a supplemental analysis of individual companies’ corporate governance factors and a range of environmental and social factors that may vary by sector. This supplemental analysis will be conducted alongside traditional fundamental, bottom-up financial analysis of individual companies, using traditional fundamental metrics. These corporate governance considerations may include: • quality of earnings; • concern for shareholder interests and minority shareholder rights; • unethical business conduct, for example unethical methods of obtaining contracts and/or close connections with authorities; • board structure; • board diversity; • executive management team, for example CEO/CFO effectiveness and acting in interest of shareholders; and • executive compensation. Environmental and social considerations may include: • environmental and social reporting, disclosure and transparency; • material environmental litigation and/or controversies; • material social litigation and/or controversies; • labor practices, for example track record in treatment of employees and supply chain management; • human rights considerations; and • climate change policies and environmental practices. The Investment Adviser engages in active dialogues with company management teams to further inform investment decision-making and to foster best corporate governance practices using its fundamental and ESG analysis. In addition, the Investment Adviser seeks to avoid what it believes to be structurally unattractive market segments.


		The Acquired Fund		The Surviving Fund
				In addition, the Fund generally does not intend to invest in companies that the Investment Adviser believes demonstrate weak corporate governance. The Investment Adviser may sell holdings for several reasons, including, among others, changes in a company’s fundamentals or earnings, a company no longer meeting the Fund’s ESG criteria, or a company otherwise failing to conform to the Investment Adviser’s investment philosophy.

		The Fund expects to invest primarily in equity securities, including common or ordinary stocks, ADRs, GDRs, preferred stock, convertible securities, investment companies (including other mutual funds or ETFs), rights and warrants. The Fund’s investments may include companies of all capitalization sizes.

		The Fund may invest in derivatives, including (but not limited to) equity swaps, equity index swaps, futures, participation notes, options and other derivatives and structured securities, which are used primarily to gain broad access to markets and/or individual securities that may be difficult to access via direct investment in equity securities.

		The Fund may invest in the aggregate up to 20% of its Net Assets in: (i) developed country and frontier country investments; and (ii) fixed income investments, including non-investment grade fixed income securities. The Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry, except that, to the extent that an industry represents 20% or more of the Fund’s benchmark index at the time of investment, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in that industry.		The Fund may invest in the aggregate up to 20% of its Net Assets in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; (ii) equity and fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, of developed country issuers; and (iii) equity and fixed income securities of issuers that may not adhere to the Fund’s ESG criteria.

		In general, the Investment Adviser considers a country an emerging market if the country is included in any one of the MSCI Emerging Markets equity indices. The Investment Adviser generally considers a country a developed market if the country is included in any one of the MSCI Developed Markets equity indices. The Investment Adviser generally considers a country a frontier market if the country is not included in any one of the MSCI Emerging Markets or Developed Markets equity indices or is otherwise unclassified by MSCI.		The Investment Adviser may consider classifications by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation, the United Nations (and its agencies) or the Fund’s benchmark index provider in determining whether a country is emerging or developed. Emerging countries are generally located in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe and Central and South America. The Investment Adviser currently intends that the Fund’s investment focus will be in the following emerging countries as well as any other emerging country to the extent that foreign investors are permitted by applicable law to make such investments:


The Acquired Fund	The Surviving Fund

The Fund may allocate its assets among the emerging and frontier countries as determined from time to time by the Investment Adviser. The Fund may, to the extent consistent with its investment policies, invest in any emerging and frontier country. The Investment Adviser currently intends that the Fund’s investment focus will be in the following emerging and frontier countries as well as any other emerging or frontier country to the extent that foreign investors are permitted by applicable law to make such investments: • Bangladesh, China, India, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Poland, Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Egypt, Kuwait, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.	• Argentina • Brazil • Chile • China • Colombia • Czech Republic • Egypt • Georgia • Greece • Hungary • India • Indonesia • Malaysia • Mexico	• Pakistan • Peru • Philippines • Poland • Qatar • Russia • South Africa • South Korea • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai) • Vietnam

Frontier market countries are generally considered to be more developed than the least developed countries but are smaller, less liquid and more risky than emerging market countries. Frontier market countries typically have less accessible capital markets than emerging market countries. They include, but are not limited to, countries such as Bangladesh, Vietnam, Morocco, Nigeria and Romania.

An emerging or frontier market country issuer is an issuer economically tied to an emerging or frontier market country, respectively. In determining whether an issuer is economically tied to a particular country, the Investment Adviser will consider whether the issuer: • Has a class of securities whose principal securities market is in that country; • Has its principal office in that country; • Derives 50% or more of its total revenue or profit from goods produced, sales made or services provided in that country; • Maintains 50% or more of its assets in that country; or • Is otherwise determined to be economically tied to that country by the Investment Adviser in its discretion. For example, the Investment Adviser may use the classifications assigned by third parties, including an issuer’s “country of risk” as determined by Bloomberg or the classifications assigned to an issuer by the Fund’s benchmark index provider. These classifications are generally based on a number of criteria, including an issuer’s country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which an issuer’s securities trade, the location from which the majority of an issuer’s revenue is derived, and an issuer’s reporting currency. Although the Investment Adviser may rely on these classifications, it is not required to do so.	An emerging country issuer is an issuer economically tied to an emerging market country. In determining whether an issuer is economically tied to an emerging market country, the Investment Adviser will consider whether the issuer: • Has a class of securities whose principal securities market is in an emerging market country; • Has its principal office in an emerging market country; • Derives 50% or more of its total revenue or profit from goods produced, sales made or services provided in one or more emerging market countries; • Maintains 50% or more of its assets in one or more emerging market countries; or • Is otherwise determined to be economically tied to an emerging market country by the Investment Adviser in its discretion. For example, the Investment Adviser may use the classifications assigned by third parties, including an issuer’s “country of risk” as determined by Bloomberg or the classifications assigned to an issuer by the Fund’s benchmark index provider. These classifications are generally based on a number of criteria, including an issuer’s country of domicile, the primary stock exchange on which an issuer’s securities trade, the location from which the majority of an issuer’s revenue is derived, and an issuer’s reporting currency. Although the Investment Adviser may rely on these classifications, it is not required to do so.


		The Acquired Fund		The Surviving Fund


What is each Fund’s limit with respect to an investment in a single industry or group of industries?	The Fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry (excluding the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities), except that the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in the securities of issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry if, at the time of investment, that industry represents 20% or more of the Fund’s benchmark index.	The Fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry (for the purposes of this restriction, the U.S. Government, state and municipal governments and their agencies, authorities and instrumentalities are not deemed to be industries).

Benchmarks	Each Fund’s benchmark index is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged). The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. As of May 31, 2019, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) consisted of the following 26 emerging market country indices: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. For this Index, the dividend is reinvested after deduction of withholding tax, applying the rate to nonresident individuals who do not benefit from double taxation treaties. MSCI uses withholding tax rates applicable to Luxembourg holding companies, as Luxembourg applies the highest rates. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) does not reflect any deductions of expenses associated with mutual funds such as management fees and other expenses.

		The Fund’s performance benchmark index is the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged); however the Fund uses the MSCI ACWI ESG Universal Index to seek to identify issuers that meet its ESG criteria. The MSCI ACWI ESG Universal Index is based on the MSCI ACWI Index, its parent index, and includes large and mid-cap securities across developed and emerging market countries. The MSCI ACWI ESG Universal Index is designed to reflect the performance of an investment strategy that, by tilting away from free-float market cap weights, seeks to gain exposure to those companies demonstrating both a robust ESG profile as well as a positive trend in improving that profile, using minimal exclusions from the MSCI ACWI Index.

	Each Fund pays transaction costs when it buys and sells securities or instruments (i.e., “turns over” its portfolio). A high rate of portfolio turnover may result in increased transaction costs, including brokerage commissions, which must be borne by the Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains for taxable shareholders. These costs are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the expense example, but are reflected in the Fund’s performance.


	The Acquired Fund	The Surviving Fund
Fund turnover	The Acquired Fund’s and Surviving Fund’s portfolio turnover rate for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 was 85% and 57%, respectively, of the average value of the portfolio.

Investment Adviser	GSAM serves as the investment adviser of each Fund.

Fund management team	Each Fund has the same portfolio management team, which consists of Basak Yavuz and Hiren Dasani. Basak Yavuz, CFA, Managing Director, has managed the Surviving Fund since 2018 and the Acquired Fund since September 30, 2020. Ms. Yavuz is the co-head of GSAM’s Emerging Markets Equity team and a portfolio manager for GSAM’s Emerging Markets Equity. Ms. Yavuz joined the Investment Adviser in September 2011 from HSBC Asset Management, where she spent three and a half years as a portfolio manager for frontier markets. Prior to joining HSBC, she was a research analyst at AllianceBernstein in London from 2001 to 2008. Hiren Dasani, Managing Director, has managed the Surviving Fund since 2018 and the Acquired Fund since September 30, 2020. Mr. Dasani is the co-head of GSAM’s Emerging Markets Equity team and a portfolio manager for GSAM’s Emerging Markets Equity and India Equity strategies. Mr. Dasani joined GSAM’s India Equity Research team in January 2007 from SSKI Securities. Basak Yavuz and Hiren Dasani are expected to continue to manage the Surviving Fund upon the consummation of the Reorganization. The SAI provides additional information about the portfolio managers’ compensation and other accounts managed by the portfolio managers.

Fiscal year end	October 31

As the above table indicates, the Funds have identical investment objectives – each Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Funds also have a similar universe of permissible investments, however, the Surviving Fund normally invests in a larger number of emerging market issuers and the Acquired Fund normally invests to a greater extent in “frontier” market issuers. Moreover, although each Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its Net Assets in equity investments in emerging country issuers, the Surviving Fund normally invests at least 80% of its Net Assets in equity investments in emerging country issuers that GSAM believes adhere to the Fund’s ESG criteria. While GSAM considers a range of ESG factors when evaluating investment opportunities for the Acquired Fund in addition to traditional fundamental factors, the Acquired Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its Net Assets in investments that meet any ESG criteria. The Surviving Fund’s ESG criteria are generally designed to exclude companies that are involved in, and/or derive significant revenue from, certain industries or product lines, including gambling, alcohol, tobacco, coal, and weapons, whereas the Acquired Fund will generally seek to avoid (but is not restricted from investing in) such companies.

In addition, although the Acquired Fund may concentrate its investments in a single industry or group of industries to a greater extent than the Surviving Fund under certain limited, defined circumstances, the Acquired Fund has not relied on this flexibility to any material degree since it changed its name and its principal investment strategies on August 30, 2019. Accordingly, GSAM believes that the differences in the Funds’ concentration policies are not material to shareholders.

The Surviving Fund’s principal investment strategies, including the additional markets to which you would be exposed as a shareholder of the Surviving Fund, may impact performance and the risk/return profile of your investment. The investment philosophy of the Funds, as well as additional information on portfolio risks, securities and techniques, is described in more detail in Exhibit B.

Risks of the Funds

Risks of Investing in the Funds

The Chart below compares the principal and additional risks of investing in each Fund. Principal risks of each Fund are discussed in the Summary section of the Prospectus. The following section provides additional information on the risks that apply to the Funds, which may result in a loss of your investment. The risks applicable to each Fund are presented below in alphabetical order, and not in the order of importance or potential exposure. None of the Funds should be relied upon as a complete investment program. There can be no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective. Investments in a Fund involve substantial risks which prospective investors should consider carefully before investing.


✓ Principal Risk • Additional Risk	Acquired Fund	Surviving Fund
Asian Investment	•	•
Banking Industry	✓	•
BRICS	✓	✓
Credit Default	•	•
Currency	•	•
Depositary Receipts	•	•
Derivatives	•	•
Emerging and Frontier Countries	✓	✓
ESG Standards	✓	✓
Foreign	✓	✓
Foreign Custody	✓	•
Geographic	•	•
Greater China	•	•
Industry Concentration	✓
Interest Rate	•	•
Investment Style	•	•
IPO	•	•
Large Shareholder Transactions	✓	✓
Liquidity	✓	✓
Management	•	•
Market	✓	✓
Mid-Cap and Small-Cap	•	•
Net Asset Value	•	•
Non-Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities	•	•
Participation Notes	•	•
Regulatory (Volcker Rule)		•
Sector	✓	✓
Stock	✓	✓

Asian Investment Risk—Investing in certain Asian issuers may involve a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in issuers from more established economies or securities markets. Many Asian countries, including China, can be characterized as either developing or newly industrialized economies and tend to experience more volatile economic cycles than developed countries. Some countries in the region have in the past experienced currency devaluations that resulted in high interest rate levels, sharp reductions in economic activity and significant drops in securities prices. Moreover, as export-driven economies, the economies of these countries are affected by developments in the economies of their principal trading partners, including the U.S. Furthermore, flooding, monsoons and other natural disasters also can significantly affect the value of investments. Some countries in the region have in the past imposed restrictions on converting local currency which prevented foreign firms from selling assets and repatriating funds. Many countries in the region have historically encountered political uncertainty, corruption, military intervention, social unrest and regional armed conflict. Examples include ethnic and sectarian violence in Indonesia and India, armed conflict between India and Pakistan and between North Korea and South Korea, and insurgencies in the Philippines.

Banking Industry Risk—An adverse development in the banking industry may affect the value of a Fund’s investments more than if the Fund was not invested to such a degree in the banking industry. The Acquired Fund may, under certain circumstances, invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the banking industry. Banks may be particularly susceptible to certain economic factors such as interest rate changes, adverse developments in the real estate market, fiscal and monetary policy and general economic cycles. For example, deteriorating economic and business conditions can disproportionately impact companies in the banking industry due to increased defaults on payments by borrowers. Moreover, political and regulatory changes can affect the operations and financial results of companies in the banking industry, potentially imposing additional costs and expenses or restricting the types of business activities of these companies.

BRICS Risks—Investing in Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (“BRICS”) involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in more established economies or securities markets. The economies, industries, securities and currency markets of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, political and social instability, environmental events and natural disasters, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S.

Brazil. Investments in Brazil are subject to political risks including governmental restrictions on the outflow of profits to investors abroad, restrictions on the exchange or export of Brazilian currency, seizure of foreign investment and imposition of high taxes. Since the Brazilian securities markets are smaller, less liquid and more volatile than domestic markets, buying and selling investments may be more difficult and costly. Brazilian issuers generally differ from U.S. public issuers in the lack of comparable publicly available information; disclosure, regulatory, accounting, auditing and financial standards; government regulation; and legal remedies for investors. Brazil’s economy outweighs that of all other South American countries and is characterized by large and well-developed agricultural, mining, manufacturing and service sectors. A significant economic vulnerability is the government’s large debt in relation to Brazil’s small (but growing) export base.

Russia. Investments in Russia are subject to political, economic, legal, market and currency risks. The risks include uncertain political and economic policies, regional armed conflict, short-term market volatility, poor accounting standards, corruption and crime, an inadequate regulatory system, unpredictable taxation, and the imposition of exchange controls, sanctions, confiscations and other government restrictions by Russia, the United States or other governments. The Russian securities market is characterized by limited volume of trading, resulting in difficulty in obtaining accurate prices and trading. The Russian securities market, as compared to U.S. markets, has significant price volatility, less liquidity, a smaller market capitalization and a smaller number of traded securities. There is little publicly available information about issuers. Because of the recent formation of the Russian securities markets, the underdeveloped state of Russia’s banking and telecommunication system and the legal and regulatory framework in Russia, settlement, clearing and registration of securities transactions are subject to additional risk. Adverse currency exchange rates are a risk and there is a lack of available currency hedging instruments. Investments in Russia may be subject to the risk of nationalization or expropriation of assets. Oil, natural gas, metals, and timber account for more than 80% of exports, leaving the country vulnerable to swings in world prices.

India. Investing in India involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in more established economies or securities markets. A Fund’s investment exposure to India will subject the Fund to the risks of adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental events and natural disasters which may occur in India. The economy, industries, and securities and currency markets of India may be adversely affected by protectionist trade policies, slow economic activity worldwide, dependence on exports and international trade, competition from Asia’s other low-cost emerging economics political and social instability, regional and global conflicts, terrorism and war, including actions that are contrary to the interests of the U.S. Securities laws in India are relatively new and unsettled and, consequently, there is a risk of rapid and unpredictable change in laws regarding foreign investment, securities regulation, title to securities and shareholder rights. Global factors and foreign actions may inhibit the flow of foreign capital on which India is dependent to sustain its growth.

Investments in India are subject to risks of greater political, economic and social uncertainty; greater price volatility and less liquidity; less publicly available company disclosure; difficulty in enforcing judgments; restrictions on foreign investment and expropriation of capital; exchange control regulations; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and higher rates of inflation. India’s economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of services. Services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for half of India’s output with less than one quarter of its labor force. About two-thirds of the workforce is in agriculture. Despite strong growth, the World Bank and others express concern about the combined state and federal budget deficit.

Regulations in India prescribe rules for the transfer of Indian securities between Indian and non-Indian security holders. Such transfers may require the approval of either the Indian government or the Reserve Bank of India. Only foreign portfolio investors (“FPIs”) are permitted to make direct investments in exchange-traded Indian securities. FPIs are required to register with a designated depository participant in India on behalf of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”) and, once registered, they are permitted to invest directly in Indian securities. The Fund is registered as an FPI. The Fund’s continued ability to invest in India is dependent on its continuing to meet current and future requirements placed on FPIs by SEBI. If the Fund were to fail to meet applicable requirements in the future, the Fund would no longer be permitted to invest directly in Indian securities. FPIs are required to observe certain investment restrictions, including an account ownership ceiling of 10% of the total issued share capital of any one company. The shareholdings of all registered FPIs, together with the shareholdings of non-resident Indian individuals and foreign corporate bodies substantially owned by non-resident Indians, may not exceed a specified percentage of the issued share capital of any one company (subject to that company’s approval).

Income, gains and initial capital with respect to investments in exchange-traded Indian securities are freely repatriable, subject to payment of applicable Indian taxes. A tax is currently imposed on gains from sales of equities held not more than one year and sold on a recognized stock exchange in India. Gains from sales of equity securities in other cases may also be taxed. Securities transaction tax applies for specified transactions at specified rates. India imposes a tax on interest and on dividends.

China. See “Greater China Risk” below.

South Africa. Investing in South Africa involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in other more established economies or securities markets. A Fund’s investment exposure to South Africa may subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were made in developed countries, to the social, political and economic risks specific to South Africa. Issues such as economic inequality, unemployment, inadequate access to health care, limited economic opportunity, political corruption, and other financial constraints, continue to present obstacles to full economic development. Additionally, the South African economy is heavily dependent on its agriculture and mining sectors, and is therefore susceptible to fluctuations in the commodity markets. These and other factors could have a negative impact on a Fund’s performance and increase the volatility of an investment in the Fund.

Credit/Default Risk—An issuer or guarantor of fixed income securities or instruments held by a Fund (which may have low credit ratings) may default on its obligation to pay interest and repay principal or default on any other obligation. The credit quality of a Fund’s portfolio securities or instruments may meet the Fund’s credit quality requirements at the time of purchase but then deteriorate thereafter, and such a deterioration can occur rapidly. In certain instances, the downgrading or default of a single holding or guarantor of a Fund’s holding may impair the Fund’s liquidity and have the potential to cause significant deterioration in NAV. These risks are more pronounced in connection with the Fund’s investments in non-investment grade fixed-income securities.

Currency Risk—Changes in currency exchange rates may adversely affect the value of a Fund’s securities denominated in foreign currencies. Currency exchange rates can be volatile and affected by, among other factors, the general economic conditions of a country, the actions of the U.S. and non-U.S. governments or central banks, the imposition of currency controls, and speculation. A security may be denominated in a currency that is different from the currency of the country where the issuer is domiciled. If a foreign currency grows weaker relative to the U.S. dollar, the value of securities denominated in that foreign currency generally decreases in terms of U.S. dollars. If a Fund does not correctly anticipate changes in exchange rates, its share price could decline as a result. A Fund may from time to time attempt to hedge all or a portion of its currency risk using a variety of techniques, including currency futures, forwards and options. However, these instruments may not always work as intended, and in certain cases a Fund may be worse off than if it had not used a hedging instrument. For certain emerging market currencies, suitable hedging instruments may not be available.

Depositary Receipts Risk—Foreign securities may trade in the form of depositary receipts, including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”), and Taiwanese Depositary Receipts (“TDRs”) (collectively “Depositary Receipts”). To the extent a Fund acquires Depositary Receipts through banks which do not have a contractual relationship with the foreign issuer of the security underlying the Depositary Receipts to issue and service such unsponsored Depositary Receipts, there may be an increased possibility that the Fund would not become aware of and be able to respond to corporate actions such as stock splits or rights offerings involving the foreign issuer in a timely manner. In addition, the lack of information may result in inefficiencies in the valuation of such instruments. Investment in Depositary Receipts does not eliminate all the risks inherent in investing in securities of non-U.S. issuers. The market value of Depositary Receipts is dependent upon the market value of the underlying securities and fluctuations in the relative value of the currencies in which the Depositary Receipts and the underlying securities are quoted.

Derivatives Risk—A Fund’s use of options, futures, forwards, swaps, options on swaps, participation notes, structured securities and other derivative instruments may result in losses. These instruments, which may pose risks in addition to and greater than those associated with investing directly in securities, currencies or other instruments, may be illiquid or less liquid, volatile, difficult to price and leveraged so that small changes in the value of the underlying instruments may produce disproportionate losses to a Fund. Certain derivatives are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the other party in the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligations, liquidity risk and risks arising from margin requirements, which include the risk that a Fund will be required to pay additional margin or set aside additional collateral to maintain open derivative positions. Derivatives may be used for both hedging and non-hedging purposes.

The use of derivatives is a highly specialized activity that involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with investments in more traditional securities and instruments, and there is no guarantee that the use of derivatives will achieve their intended result. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation of the timing or level of fluctuation in securities prices, interest rates, currency prices or other variables, the use of derivatives could result in losses, which in some cases may be significant. A lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivatives and the value of the portfolio assets (if any) being hedged could also result in losses. In addition, there is a risk that the performance of the derivatives or other instruments used by the Investment Adviser to replicate the performance of a particular asset class may not accurately track the performance of that asset class.

As investment companies registered with the SEC, the Funds must identify on their books (often referred to as “asset segregation”) liquid assets, or engage in other SEC- or SEC staff-approved or other appropriate measures, to “cover” open positions with respect to certain kinds of derivative instruments. For more information about these practices, see Appendix A in the Funds’ prospectus.

Emerging and Frontier Countries Risk—Investments in securities of issuers located in emerging and frontier market countries are subject to the risks associated with investing in foreign securities. In addition, the securities markets of most emerging and frontier market countries are less liquid, developed and efficient, are subject to greater price volatility, have smaller market capitalizations, have more or less government regulation and are not subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as the securities markets of more developed countries. Further, investments in securities of certain emerging or frontier market country issuers involve the risk of loss resulting from problems in share registration, settlement or custody, substantial economic, political and social disruptions and the imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions).

Securities traded in emerging and frontier market countries may be subject to additional risks due to, among other factors, the inexperience of financial intermediaries, a lack of modern technology, and the possibility of temporary or permanent termination of trading. In addition, certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment opportunities in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests, which may affect the market price, liquidity and rights of securities that may be purchased by a Fund. Many emerging and frontier market countries have experienced substantial, and in some periods extremely high, rates of inflation for many years. Inflation and rapid fluctuations in inflation rates and corresponding currency devaluations and fluctuations in the rate of exchange between currencies and costs associated with currency conversion have had and may continue to have negative effects on the economies and securities markets of certain emerging and frontier market countries. These risks are not normally associated with investments in more developed countries and are more pronounced in connection with investments in securities of frontier market issuers. For more information about these risks, see Appendix A in the Funds’ prospectus.

ESG Standards Risk (Surviving Fund)—The Fund’s adherence to its ESG criteria and the application of the Investment Adviser’s supplemental ESG analysis when selecting investments may affect the Fund’s exposure to certain companies, sectors, regions, and countries and may affect the Fund’s performance depending on whether such investments are in or out of favor. For example, the Fund generally will not seek to invest in companies that the Investment Adviser believes have adverse social or environmental impacts (i.e., gambling, alcohol, tobacco, coal or weapons companies), and the Fund generally will not seek to invest in companies that the Investment Adviser believes demonstrate weak corporate governance (e.g., certain state-owned enterprises). Adhering to the ESG criteria and applying the Investment Adviser’s supplemental ESG analysis may also affect the Fund’s performance relative to similar funds that do not adhere to such criteria or apply such analysis. Additionally, the Fund’s adherence to the ESG criteria and the application of the supplemental ESG analysis in connection with identifying and selecting equity investments in emerging country issuers often require subjective analysis and may be relatively more difficult than applying the ESG criteria or the supplemental ESG analysis to equity investments of all issuers because data availability may be more limited with respect to emerging country issuers than developed country issuers. Certain investments may be dependent on U.S. and foreign government policies, including tax incentives and subsidies, which may change without notice.

The exclusionary criteria related to the Fund’s ESG criteria may result in the Fund forgoing opportunities to buy certain securities when it might otherwise be advantageous to do so, or selling securities for ESG reasons when it might be otherwise disadvantageous for it to do so. The Fund’s investments in certain companies may be susceptible to various factors that may impact their businesses or operations, including costs associated with government budgetary constraints that impact publicly funded projects and clean energy initiatives, the effects of general economic conditions throughout the world, increased competition from other providers of services, unfavorable tax laws or accounting policies and high leverage. The Fund’s ESG criteria and the application of the supplemental ESG analysis seek to identify companies that it believes may have a positive societal impact outcome, but investors may differ in their views of what constitutes positive or negative societal impact outcomes. As a result, the Fund may invest in companies that do not reflect the beliefs and values of any particular investor. When assessing whether an issuer meets the Fund’s ESG Criteria and conducting an ESG analysis of an issuer, the Investment Adviser may rely on third-party data that it believes to be reliable, but it does not guarantee the accuracy of such third-party data. The Fund’s ESG criteria and the application of the supplemental ESG analysis may be changed without shareholder approval.

ESG Standards Risk (Acquired Fund)—The Investment Adviser’s ESG analysis when selecting investments may affect the Fund’s exposure to certain companies, sectors, regions, and countries and may affect the Fund’s performance depending on whether such investments are in or out of favor. For example, the Investment Adviser will generally seek to avoid (but is not restricted from making) investments in companies that the Investment Adviser believes have adverse social or environmental impacts (i.e., gambling, alcohol, tobacco, coal or weapons companies), and companies that the Investment Adviser believes demonstrate weak corporate governance (e.g., certain state-owned enterprises). The Investment Adviser’s ESG analysis may also affect the Fund’s performance relative to similar funds that do not apply such analysis. Additionally, the Investment Adviser’s application of the ESG analysis in connection with identifying and selecting equity investments in emerging and frontier country issuers often requires subjective analysis and may be relatively more difficult than applying the ESG analysis to equity investments of all issuers because data availability may be more limited with respect to emerging and frontier country issuers than developed country issuers. In addition, when conducting an ESG analysis of an issuer, the Investment Adviser may rely on third-party data that it believes to be reliable, but it does not guarantee the accuracy of such third-party data. The Fund may invest in companies that do not reflect the beliefs and values of any particular investor. Certain investments may be dependent on U.S. and foreign government policies, including tax incentives and subsidies, which may change without notice. The Investment Adviser’s application of the supplemental ESG analysis may be changed without shareholder approval.

Foreign Risk—When a Fund invests in foreign securities, it may be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with U.S. issuers. Loss may result because of more or less foreign government regulation, less public information, less liquid, developed or efficient trading markets, greater volatility and less economic, political and social stability in the countries in which a Fund invests. Loss may also result from, among other things, deteriorating economic and business conditions in other countries, including the United States, regional and global conflicts, the imposition of exchange controls (including repatriation restrictions), sanctions, foreign taxes, confiscation of assets and property, trade restrictions (including tariffs), expropriation and other government restrictions by the United States and other governments, higher transaction costs, difficulty enforcing contractual obligations or from problems in share registration, settlement or custody. A Fund or the Investment Adviser may determine not to invest in, or may limit its overall investment in, a particular issuer, country or geographic region due to, among other things, heightened risks regarding repatriation restrictions, confiscation of assets and property, expropriation or nationalization. Geopolitical developments in certain countries in which a Fund may invest have caused, or may in the future cause, significant volatility in financial markets. For example, the United Kingdom withdrew from the European Union in January 2020 (commonly known as “Brexit”), which may result in increased market volatility and cause additional market disruption on a global basis. Although the effects of Brexit are unknown at this time, Brexit may result in fluctuations of exchange rates, increased illiquidity, inflation, and changes in legal and regulatory regimes to which certain of a Fund’s assets are subject. These and other geopolitical developments could negatively impact the value of a Fund’s investments.

A Fund’s investments in foreign securities may also be subject to foreign currency risk, as described above. Foreign risks will normally be greatest when a Fund invests in securities of issuers located in emerging countries. For more information about these risks, see Appendix A in the Funds’ prospectus.

Foreign Custody Risk—A Fund may hold foreign securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some Foreign Custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over or independent evaluation of their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often underdeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Geographic Risk—If a Fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers located in a particular country or region, the Fund may be subjected, to a greater extent than if its investments were less focused, to the risks of volatile economic cycles and/or conditions and developments that may be particular to that country or region, such as: adverse securities markets; adverse exchange rates; adverse social, political, regulatory, economic, business, environmental or other developments; or natural disasters.

Greater China Risk—Investing in Greater China involves a higher degree of risk and special considerations not typically associated with investing in other more established economies or securities markets. A Fund’s investment exposure to Greater China may subject the Fund, to a greater extent than if investments were made in developed countries, to the risks of adverse securities markets, exchange rates and social, political, regulatory, economic or environmental events and natural disasters which may occur in the China region. The economy, industries, and securities and currency markets of Greater China are particularly vulnerable to the region’s dependence on exports and international trade and increasing competition from Asia’s other low-cost emerging economies. The imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers by the U.S. or foreign governments on exports from Mainland China may also have an adverse impact on Chinese issuers. In addition, currency fluctuations, currency convertibility, interest rate fluctuations and higher rates of inflation as a result of internal social unrest or conflicts with other countries have had, and may continue to have, negative effects on the economies and securities markets of Greater China.

The universe of share issues currently available to foreign investors in Mainland China may be limited as compared with the universe of equity securities available in other markets. The government of the PRC exercises significant control over the economy in Mainland China, and may at any time alter or discontinue economic reforms. Investments in Greater China are subject to the risk of confiscatory taxation, nationalization or expropriation of assets, potentially frequent changes in the law, and imperfect information because companies in the China region may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. companies. The willingness and ability of the PRC to support markets is uncertain. Taiwan and Hong Kong do not exercise the same level of control over their economies as does the PRC with respect to Mainland China, but changes to their political and economic relationships with the PRC could adversely impact a Fund’s investments in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Industry Concentration Risk—The Acquired Fund will not invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry or group of industries, except that, to the extent that an industry represents 20% or more of the Fund’s benchmark index at the time of investment, the Fund may invest up to 35% of its assets in that industry. Concentrating Fund investments in a limited number of issuers conducting business in the same industry or group of industries will subject the Fund to a greater risk of loss as a result of adverse economic, business, political, environmental or other developments than if its investments were diversified across different industries.

Interest Rate Risk—When interest rates increase, fixed income securities or instruments held by a Fund (which may include inflation protected securities) will generally decline in value. Long-term fixed income securities or instruments will normally have more price volatility because of this risk than short-term fixed income securities or instruments. A wide variety of market factors can cause interest rates to rise, including central bank monetary policy, rising inflation and changes in general economic conditions. The risks associated with changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and the Funds’ investments. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by a Fund.

Investment Style Risk—Different investment styles (e.g., “growth”, “value” or “quantitative”) tend to shift in and out of favor depending upon market and economic conditions as well as investor sentiment. A Fund may outperform or underperform other funds that invest in similar asset classes but employ different investment styles. The Funds intend to employ a blend of growth and value investment styles depending on market conditions, either of which may fall out of favor from time to time. Growth stocks may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth of earnings potential. Growth companies are often expected by investors to increase their earnings at a certain rate. When these expectations are not met, investors can punish the stocks inordinately even if earnings showed an absolute increase. Also, since growth companies usually invest a high portion of earnings in their business, growth stocks may lack the dividends of some value stocks that can cushion stock prices in a falling market. Growth oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Value stocks are those that are undervalued in comparison to their peers due to adverse business developments or other factors.

IPO Risk—The market value of shares issued in an IPO may fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, the small number of shares available for trading and limited information about a company’s business model, quality of management, earnings growth potential, and other criteria used to evaluate its investment prospects. The purchase of IPO shares may involve high transaction costs. Investments in IPO shares, which are subject to market risk and liquidity risk, involve greater risks than investments in shares of companies that have traded publicly on an exchange for extended periods of time.

Large Shareholder Transactions Risk—A Fund may experience adverse effects when certain large shareholders, such as other funds, institutional investors (including those trading by use of non-discretionary mathematical formulas), financial intermediaries (who may make investment decisions on behalf of underlying clients and/or include a Fund in their investment model), individuals, accounts and Goldman Sachs affiliates, purchase or redeem large amounts of shares of a Fund. Such large shareholder redemptions, which may occur rapidly or unexpectedly, may cause a Fund to sell portfolio securities at times when it would not otherwise do so, which may negatively impact a Fund’s NAV and liquidity. Similarly, large Fund share purchases may adversely affect a Fund’s performance to the extent that the Fund is delayed in investing new cash or otherwise maintains a larger cash position than it ordinarily would. These transactions may also accelerate the realization of taxable income to shareholders if such sales of investments resulted in gains, and may also increase transaction costs. In addition, a large redemption could result in a Fund’s current expenses being allocated over a smaller asset base, leading to an increase in the Fund’s expense ratio.

Liquidity Risk—A Fund may invest to a greater degree in securities or instruments that trade in lower volumes and may make investments that are less liquid than other investments. Also, a Fund may make investments that may become less liquid in response to market developments or adverse investor perceptions. Investments that are illiquid or that trade in lower volumes may be more difficult to value. When there is no willing buyer and investments cannot be readily sold at the desired time or price, a Fund may have to accept a lower price or may not be able to sell the security or instrument at all. An inability to sell one or more portfolio positions can adversely affect the Fund’s value or prevent such Fund from being able to take advantage of other investment opportunities.

To the extent that the traditional dealer counterparties that engage in fixed income trading do not maintain inventories of bonds (which provide an important indication of their ability to “make markets”) that keep pace with the growth of the bond markets over time, relatively low levels of dealer inventories could lead to decreased liquidity and increased volatility in the fixed income markets. Additionally, market participants other than a Fund may attempt to sell fixed income holdings at the same time as the Fund, which could cause downward pricing pressure and contribute to decreased liquidity.

Funds that invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities, small- and mid-capitalization stocks, real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and/or emerging country issuers may be especially subject to the risk that during certain periods, the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all securities within a particular investment category, may shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse economic, market or political events, or adverse investor perceptions whether or not accurate.

Liquidity risk may also refer to the risk that a Fund will not be able to pay redemption proceeds within the allowable time period or without significant dilution to remaining investors’ interests because of unusual market conditions, an unusually high volume of redemption requests or other reasons. While each Fund reserves the right to meet redemption requests through in-kind distributions, the Fund may instead choose to raise cash to meet redemption requests through sales of portfolio securities or permissible borrowings. If a Fund is forced to sell securities at an unfavorable time and/or under unfavorable conditions, such sales may adversely affect the Fund’s NAV and dilute remaining investors’ interests.

Certain shareholders, including clients or affiliates of the Investment Adviser and/or other funds managed by the Investment Adviser, may from time to time own or control a significant percentage of a Fund’s shares. Redemptions by these shareholders of their shares of that Fund may further increase the Fund’s liquidity risk and may impact the Fund’s NAV. These shareholders may include, for example, institutional investors, funds of funds, discretionary advisory clients and other shareholders whose buy-sell decisions are controlled by a single decision-maker.

Management Risk—A strategy used by the Investment Adviser may fail to produce the intended results.

Market Risk—The value of the securities in which a Fund invests may go up or down in response to the prospects of individual companies, particular sectors or governments and/or general economic conditions throughout the world. Price changes may be temporary or last for extended periods. A Fund’s investments may be overweighted from time to time in one or more sectors or countries, which will increase the Fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those sectors or countries.

Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Furthermore, local, regional and global events such as war, acts of terrorism, social unrest, natural disasters, the spread of infectious illness or other public health threats could

also adversely impact issuers, markets and economies, including in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen. A Fund could be negatively impacted if the value of a portfolio holding were harmed by such political or economic conditions or events. In addition, governmental and quasi-governmental organizations have taken a number of unprecedented actions designed to support the markets. Such conditions, events and actions may result in greater market risk.

Mid-Cap and Small-Cap Risk—The securities of mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies involve greater risks than those associated with larger, more established companies and may be subject to more abrupt or erratic price movements. Securities of such issuers may lack sufficient market liquidity to enable a Fund to effect sales at an advantageous time or without a substantial drop in price. Both mid-capitalization and small-capitalization companies often have narrower markets and more limited managerial and financial resources than larger, more established companies. As a result, their performance can be more volatile and they face greater risk of business failure, which could increase the volatility of a Fund’s portfolio. Generally, the smaller the company size, the greater these risks become.

NAV Risk—The net asset value of a Fund and the value of your investment will fluctuate.

Non-Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities Risk—Non-investment grade fixed income securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) are considered speculative and are subject to the increased risk of an issuer’s inability to meet principal and interest payment obligations. These securities may be subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific issuer developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of the junk bond markets generally and less liquidity.

Participation Notes Risk—The Funds may use participation notes to gain exposure to certain markets in which they cannot invest directly. Participation notes are designed to track the return of a particular underlying equity or debt security, currency, or market. Investments in participation notes involve the same risks associated with a direct investment in the underlying security, currency, or market that they seek to replicate. In addition, the Funds have no rights under participation notes against the issuer of the underlying security and must rely on the creditworthiness of the counterparty to the transaction.

Regulatory Risk (Volcker Rule)—Section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the rules issued thereunder (also known as the “Volcker Rule”) prohibit banking entities, such as The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (“Goldman”) and its affiliates, including the Investment Adviser, from engaging in certain trading activities involving their own capital (also known as “proprietary trading”). These prohibitions may include certain restrictions on the extent to which Goldman and/or its affiliates may own shares of the Surviving Fund. If Goldman or its affiliates own 25% or more of the outstanding shares of the Surviving Fund longer than three years from the Surviving Fund’s launch date, the Surviving Fund may be subject to these proprietary trading restrictions, which include restrictions on the ability to purchase and sell securities on a short term basis. As of the date of the Prospectus, Goldman and/or its affiliates own more than 25% of the outstanding shares of the Surviving Fund. Reducing the seed capital in the Surviving Fund to address these trading restrictions may prevent the Surviving Fund from pursuing its investment objective, may restrict the Surviving Fund’s activities and may prevent the Surviving Fund from retaining enough capital to engage in certain investment strategies, which could have a negative impact on the Surviving Fund’s performance. In addition, if Goldman or its affiliates reduce their interest in the Surviving Fund, the Surviving Fund may be subject to transaction costs, losses and adverse tax consequences and may be forced to liquidate prematurely, among other things.

Sector Risk—To the extent a Fund focuses its investments in securities of issuers in one or more sectors (such as the financial services or telecommunications sectors), a Fund will be subject, to a greater extent than if its investments were diversified across different sectors, to the risks of volatile economic cycles and/or conditions or developments that may be particular to that sector, such as: adverse economic, business, political, environmental or other developments.

Stock Risk—Stock prices have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles. U.S. and foreign stock markets have experienced periods of substantial price volatility in the past and may do so again in the future. Stock prices may fluctuate from time to time in response to the activities of individual companies and in response to general market and economic conditions. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments, and the stock prices of such companies may suffer a decline in response.

Additional information on portfolio risks, securities and techniques is described in more detail in Exhibit B. The materials have been filed with the SEC (www.sec.gov) and are available upon written or oral request and without charge by writing to the address above or calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-526-7384.

The Funds’ Fees and Expenses

Shareholders of both Funds pay various fees and expenses, either directly or indirectly. The tables below show the fees and expenses that you would pay if you were to buy and hold shares of each Fund. Each Fund’s expenses are based upon the financial statements contained in the Acquired Funds’ semi-annual report for the six months ended April 30, 2020, except as noted in the footnotes to the tables below. As the accounting survivor, the Surviving Fund’s operating history will be used for financial reporting purposes. The tables also show the pro forma expenses of the combined Fund after giving effect to the Reorganization based on pro forma net assets as of April 30, 2020. Pro forma numbers are estimated in good faith and are hypothetical. Different Intermediaries may impose different sales charges and these variations are described in Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts in the Funds’ prospectus. For financial statement purposes, the Surviving Fund will be the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. In addition, the tables do not take into account brokerage commissions that you may pay on your purchases and sales of Institutional Shares of the Fund.

Class A Shares


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund *(Class A Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Class A Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Combined Fund Class A* *— Pro Forma)*
Shareholder fees (paid directly from your investment)
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		5.50	%		5.50	%		5.50	%
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sales proceeds)¹		None			None			None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees		1.05	%		0.98	%		0.98	%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%
Other Expenses		2.24	%		4.09	%		1.76	%
Service Fees		None			None			None
All Other Expenses		2.24	%		4.09	%		1.76	%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.54	%		5.32	%		2.99	%
Expense Limitation		(1.91	)%²		(3.84	)%³		(1.51	)%³
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation		1.63	%		1.48	%		1.48	%

Class C Shares


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund *(Class C Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Class C Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Combined Fund Class C* *— Pro Forma)*
Shareholder fees (paid directly from your investment)
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		None			None			None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sales proceeds)¹		1.00	%		1.00	%		1.00	%
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees		1.05	%		0.98	%		0.98	%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees		0.75	%		0.75	%		0.75	%
Other Expenses		2.49	%		4.34	%		2.01	%
Service Fees		0.25	%		0.25	%		0.25	%
All Other Expenses		2.24	%		4.09	%		1.76	%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		4.29	%		6.07	%		3.74	%
Expense Limitation		(1.91	)%²		(3.84	)%³		(1.51	)%³
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation		2.38	%		2.23	%		2.23	%

Institutional Shares


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund *(Institutional Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Institutional Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Institutional Shares —* *Pro Forma)*
Shareholder fees (paid directly from your investment)
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		None			None			None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sales proceeds)¹		None			None			None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees		1.05	%		0.98	%		0.98	%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees		None			None			None
Other Expenses		2.11	%		3.96	%		1.63	%
Service Fees		None			None			None
All Other Expenses		2.11	%		3.96	%		1.63	%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.16	%		4.94	%		2.61	%
Expense Limitation		(1.91	)%²		(3.80	)%³		(1.47	)%³
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation		1.25	%		1.14	%		1.14	%

Investor Shares


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund *(Investor Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Investor Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Combined Fund Investor* *Shares — Pro Forma)*
Shareholder fees (paid directly from your investment)
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		None			None			None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sales proceeds)¹		None			None			None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees		1.05	%		0.98	%		0.98	%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees		None			None			None
Other Expenses		2.24	%		4.09	%		1.76	%
Service Fees		None			None			None
All Other Expenses		2.24	%		4.09	%		1.76	%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.29	%		5.07	%		2.74	%
Expense Limitation		(1.91	)%²		(3.84	)%³		(1.51	)%³
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation		1.38	%		1.23	%		1.23	%

Class R6 Shares


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund *(Class R6 Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Class R6 Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Combined Fund Class *R6 Shares — Pro Forma)*
Shareholder fees (paid directly from your investment)
Maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price)		None			None			None
Maximum deferred sales charge (load) (as a percentage of the lower of original purchase price or sales proceeds)¹		None			None			None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees		1.05	%		0.98	%		0.98	%
Distribution and/or Service (12b-1) Fees		None			None			None
Other Expenses		2.10	%		3.95	%		1.62	%
Service Fees		None			None			None
All Other Expenses		2.10	%		3.95	%		1.62	%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.15	%		4.93	%		2.60	%
Expense Limitation		(1.91	)%²		(3.80	)%³		(1.47	)%³
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation		1.24	%		1.13	%		1.13	%

Class P Shares


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund *(Class P Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Class P Shares)*			ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (Combined Fund Class P *Shares — Pro Forma)*
Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Management Fees		1.05	%		0.98	%		0.98	%
Other Expenses		2.10	%		3.95	%		1.62	%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses		3.15	%		4.93	%		2.60	%
Expense Limitation		(1.91	)%²		(3.80	)%³		(1.47	)%³
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Expense Limitation		1.24	%		1.13	%		1.13	%

¹	A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% is imposed on Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase.

The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees, taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to 0.124% of the Surviving Fund’s average daily net assets. Additionally, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”), the Surviving Fund’s transfer agent, has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee (a component of “Other Expenses”) equal to 0.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, and Investor Shares of the Surviving Fund. These arrangements will remain in effect through at least one year from the Closing Date, and prior to such date, the Investment Adviser and Goldman Sachs (as applicable) may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

Expense Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in each Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in each Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your applicable shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that each Fund’s operating expenses remain the same (except that the Example incorporates the expense limitation arrangements for only the first year). Pro forma expenses are included assuming a Reorganization of the Funds. The examples are for comparison purposes only and are not a representation of either Fund’s actual expenses or returns, either past or future. The Example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you may pay on your purchases and sales of Institutional Shares of the Fund. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:


	Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund								ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund								ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund *(Combined Fund — Pro Forma)*
	1 Year		3 Years		5 Years		10 Years		1 Year		3 Years		5 Years		10 Years		1 Year		3 Years		5 Years		10 Years
Class A	$	707	$	1,408	$	2,131	$	4,031	$	692	$	1,730	$	2,761	$	5,309	$	692	$	1,289	$	1,910	$	3,575
Class C
Assuming complete redemption at end of period	$	341	$	1,128	$	2,027	$	4,332	$	327	$	1,463	$	2,673	$	5,584	$	326	$	1,005	$	1,803	$	3,888
Assuming no redemption	$	241	$	1,128	$	2,027	$	4,332	$	226	$	1,460	$	2,668	$	5,577	$	226	$	1,005	$	1,803	$	3,888
Institutional Class	$	127	$	795	$	1,488	$	3,334	$	116	$	1,143	$	2,171	$	4,746	$	116	$	671	$	1,253	$	2,835
Investor	$	140	$	834	$	1,551	$	3,455	$	125	$	1,177	$	2,227	$	4,845	$	125	$	707	$	1,315	$	2,960
Class R6	$	126	$	792	$	1,483	$	3,325	$	115	$	1,140	$	2,166	$	4,738	$	115	$	668	$	1,248	$	2,825
Class P	$	126	$	792	$	1,483	$	3,3325	$	115	$	1,140	$	2,166	$	4,738	$	115	$	668	$	1,248	$	2,825

The Funds’ Past Performance

Upon consummation of the Reorganization, the Surviving Fund will be the accounting and performance survivor.

The bar chart and table below provide an indication of the risks of investing in each Fund by showing: (i) changes in the performance of each Fund’s Class A Shares from year to year; and (ii) how the average annual total returns of each Fund’s Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares compare to those of a broad-based securities market index. Through August 30, 2019, the Acquired Fund had been known as the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund, and certain of its strategies differed. Performance information set forth below reflects the Acquired Fund’s former strategies prior to the close of business on August 30, 2019. In addition, after the close of business on August 30, 2019, the Acquired Fund’s benchmark changed from the MSCI Next 11 ex-Iran GDP Weighted Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged). The Investment Adviser believes that the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged) is a more appropriate benchmark against which to measure performance in light of the changes to the Acquired Fund’s strategy.

Each Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available at no cost at www.gsamfunds.com/performance or by calling the appropriate phone number on the front cover of this Information Statement/Prospectus.

Acquired Fund Past Performance

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN


For the period ended December 31, 2019	1 Year			5 Year			Since Inception
Class A Shares (Inception 2/28/11)
Returns Before Taxes		5.58	%		–3.89	%		–1.52	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions		4.63	%		–3.80	%		–1.43	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares		4.25	%		–2.59	%		–0.90	%

Class C Shares (Inception 2/28/11)
Returns Before Taxes		9.69	%		–3.51	%		–1.63	%

Institutional Shares (Inception 2/28/11)
Returns Before Taxes		12.03	%		–2.41	%		–0.50	%

Investor Shares (Inception 2/28/11)
Returns Before Taxes		12.05	%		–2.53	%		–0.63	%

Class R6 Shares (Inception 2/28/18)*
Returns Before Taxes		11.96	%		–2.40	%		–0.50	%
MSCI Next 11 ex-Iran GDP Weighted Index (Net, USD, Unhedged; reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)		9.37	%		–1.30	%		1.07	%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged; reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)		18.42	%		5.61	%		2.71	%

Class R6 Shares commenced operations on February 28, 2018. Prior to that date, the performance of the Class R6 Shares shown in the table above is that of the Institutional Shares, including since inception performance as of Institutional Shares’ inception date. Performance has not been adjusted to reflect the lower expenses of Class R6 Shares. Class R6 Shares would have had higher returns because: (i) Institutional Shares and Class R6 Shares represent interests in the same portfolio of securities; and (ii) Class R6 Shares have lower expenses.

Acquired Fund Past Performance (Class P Shares)

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN


For the period ended December 31, 2019	1 Year			Since Inception
Class P Shares (Inception 4/18/18)
Returns Before Taxes		12.11	%		–5.75	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions		10.88	%		–6.23	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares		8.24	%		–4.01	%
MSCI Next 11 ex-Iran GDP Weighted Index (Net, USD, Unhedged; reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)		9.37	%		–7.13	%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged; reflects no deduction for fees or expenses)		18.42	%		0.20	%

Surviving Fund Past Performance

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN


For the period ended December 31, 2019	1 Year			Since Inception
Class A Shares (Inception 5/31/18)
Returns Before Taxes		19.69	%		0.72	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions		19.72	%		0.76	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares		11.94	%		0.70	%

Class C Shares (Inception 5/31/18)
Returns Before Taxes		24.65	%		3.61	%

Institutional Shares (Inception 5/31/18)
Returns Before Taxes		27.08	%		4.75	%

Investor Shares (Inception 5/31/18)
Returns Before Taxes		26.93	%		4.62	%

Class R6 Shares (Inception 5/31/18)
Returns Before Taxes		27.09	%		4.76	%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged)		18.42	%		2.42	%

Surviving Fund Past Performance (Institutional Shares)

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN


For the period ended December 31, 2019	1 Year			Since Inception
Institutional Shares (Inception 5/31/18)*
Returns Before Taxes		27.08	%		4.75	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions		27.01	%		4.70	%
Returns After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares		16.41	%		3.78	%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net, USD, Unhedged)		18.42	%		2.42	%

*	Returns are for Institutional Shares which would have annual returns substantially similar to Class P Shares because the shares are invested in the same portfolio of securities and the annual returns would differ only to the extent that the share classes do not have the same expenses.

The after-tax returns are for Class A Shares only. The after-tax returns for Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. In addition, the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

Reasons for the Reorganization and Board Considerations

The Investment Adviser recommended to the Board that it approve the reorganization of the Acquired Fund with and into the Surviving Fund, each an existing series of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”), because it believes that the Reorganization: (i) would rationalize Funds that have the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences); (ii) may provide enhanced opportunities to realize greater efficiencies in the form of lower total operating expenses over time; and (iii) would enable the combined Fund to be better positioned for asset growth. The Investment Adviser also believes that the Reorganization is preferable to liquidating the Acquired Fund, as it will provide you and other shareholders with the opportunity to invest in a fund that: (i) has the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences); and (ii) is part of the Goldman Sachs Funds — a large, diverse fund family. Moreover, the Surviving Fund had higher performance than the Acquired Fund year-to-date (as of September 30, 2020) and over the one-year period ended December 31, 2019. Additionally, as of December 31, 2019, the Surviving Fund had higher “Since Inception” performance than the Acquired Fund, but the Acquired Fund has a significantly longer performance record (the Surviving Fund commenced operations in 2018; the Acquired Fund commenced operations in 2011³).

At its meeting, the Board received and evaluated materials provided by the Investment Adviser regarding the Reorganization and its effect on the existing shareholders of the Funds. The Board also evaluated and discussed: (i) any material differences between each Fund’s investment objective, strategies, policies and risks; (ii) the specific terms of the Reorganization; and (iii) other information, such as the relative sizes of the Funds, the performance records of the Funds and the expenses of the Funds and the anticipated asset growth of the Funds in the foreseeable future. As part of its consideration of the Reorganization, the Board considered various alternatives to the Reorganization, including (x) continuing to operate the Acquired Fund as a separate series; (y) liquidating the Acquired Fund; and (z) reorganizing the Surviving Fund with and into the Acquired Fund.

The Trustees also believe that the Reorganization offers a number of potential benefits. These potential benefits and considerations include the following:

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The Reorganization would rationalize Funds that have the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences).

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The Reorganization is preferable to liquidating the Acquired Fund as it will provide you and other shareholders with the opportunity to invest in a fund that has the same investment objective and similar investment strategies (albeit with some notable differences). The Funds have identical investment objectives – each Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Funds have a similar universe of permissible investments, however, the Surviving Fund normally invests in a larger number of emerging market issuers and the Acquired Fund normally invests to a greater extent in “frontier” market issuers. Although each Fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its Net Assets in equity investments in emerging country issuers, the Surviving Fund normally invests at least 80% of its Net Assets in equity investments in emerging country issuers that GSAM believes adhere to the Fund’s ESG criteria. While GSAM considers a range of ESG factors when evaluating investment opportunities for the Acquired Fund in addition to traditional fundamental factors and generally seeks to avoid (but is not restricted from investing in) companies that are involved in, and/or derive significant revenue from, certain industries or product lines (e.g., gambling, alcohol, tobacco and weapons), the Acquired Fund is not required to invest at least 80% of its Net Assets in investments that meet any ESG criteria. Although each Fund must invest at least 80% of its total assets in emerging country issuers, the Surviving Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; (ii) equity and fixed income securities, such as government, corporate and bank debt obligations, of developed country issuers; and (iii) equity and fixed income securities of issuers that may not adhere to the Fund’s ESG criteria, whereas the Acquired Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in: (i) developed country and frontier country investments; and (ii) fixed income investments, including non-investment grade fixed income securities. These differences, as well as other differences, are discussed in more detail above under “Summary — Comparison of the Acquired Fund with the Surviving Fund and Risks of the Funds.”

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The Reorganization is expected to qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code, and, therefore, you will not recognize gain or loss for federal income tax purposes on the exchange of your shares of the Acquired Fund for the shares of the Surviving Fund.

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No sales charge, CDSC, commission, redemption fee or other transactional fee will be charged as a result of the Reorganization.

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The Surviving Fund’s management fee schedule is lower than the Acquired Fund across all breakpoints. For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, the Acquired Fund’s effective management fee (after breakpoints) was 1.12% and the Surviving Fund’s effective management fee (after breakpoints) was 0.98%. Accordingly, shareholders of the Acquired Fund are expected to experience a lower management fee rate upon consummation of the Reorganization.

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The Reorganization is expected to result in net expense ratios that are lower than the current net expense ratios for each class of the Acquired Fund for at least the first year.

•

The Trustees considered the tax implications of repositioning the Acquired Fund’s portfolio. The Acquired Fund can utilize capital loss carryforwards to offset some, if not all, of the capital gains resulting from the repositioning of the Acquired Fund’s portfolio. It was noted that the ability of the Surviving Fund to utilize the capital losses of the Acquired Fund following the Reorganization may be limited.

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The Board concluded that the Reorganization and the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization likely would benefit the Funds and their shareholders and that each should be approved.

Buying, Selling and Exchanging Shares of the Funds

The minimum initial investment for Class A and Class C Shares of each Fund is, generally, $1,000. The minimum initial investment for Institutional Shares of each Fund is, generally, $1,000,000 for individual or certain institutional investors, alone or in combination with other assets under the management of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates. There is no minimum for initial purchases of Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares of each Fund, except for certain institutional investors who purchase Class R6 Shares directly with the Fund’s transfer agent for which the minimum initial investment is $5,000,000. Those share classes with a minimum initial investment requirement do not impose it on certain employee benefit plans, and Institutional Shares do not impose it on certain investment advisers investing on behalf of other accounts.

For each Fund, the minimum subsequent investment for Class A and Class C shareholders is $50, except for certain employee benefit plans, for which there is no minimum. There is no minimum subsequent investment for Institutional, Investor, Class R6 or Class P shareholders. You may purchase and redeem (sell) shares of the Fund on any business day through certain banks, trust companies, brokers, dealers, investment advisers and other financial institutions (“Intermediaries”).

The Acquired Fund no longer accepts orders for the purchase of Acquired Fund shares or exchanges into the Acquired Fund from other Goldman Sachs Funds; provided, however, that existing shareholders of the Acquired Fund may continue to reinvest dividends and distributions, if any. Additionally, certain employee benefit plans and certain financial institutions providing services to employee benefit plans that hold shares of the Acquired Fund as of the close of business on November 13, 2020 may continue to purchase shares of the Acquired Fund, including 401(k) plans, profit sharing plans and money purchase pension plans, 403(b) plans, 457 plans and SIMPLE plans.

Between the date hereof and the Closing Date, Acquired Fund shareholders may continue to exchange shares of that Fund at net asset value without imposition of a contingent deferred sales charge for shares of the same class or an equivalent class of other Goldman Sachs Funds. Additionally, during such period, redemptions by Acquired Fund shareholders will not be subject to any applicable contingent deferred sales charge. Redemption and exchange orders should be submitted in the manner described in the “Shareholder Guide” in Exhibit C to this Information Statement/Prospectus.

The procedures for making purchases, redemptions and exchanges of the Acquired Fund are identical to those of the Surviving Fund. Please see the “Shareholder Guide” in Exhibit C to this Information Statement/Prospectus for additional information on making purchases, redemptions and exchanges.

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase a Fund through an Intermediary, the Fund and/or its related companies may pay the Intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the Intermediary and your salesperson to recommend a Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your Intermediary’s website for more information. Please see the “Shareholder Guide” in Exhibit C to this Information Statement/Prospectus for additional information.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION

Fund Securities and Portfolio Repositioning

If the Reorganization is effected, management will analyze and evaluate the portfolio securities of the Acquired Fund being transferred to the Surviving Fund. However, each Fund’s portfolio securities are subject to adjustments in the ordinary course of business prior to, or in anticipation of, the Reorganization. In connection with the Reorganization, it is currently expected that a portion of the Acquired Fund’s portfolio assets (approximately 80%) will be sold prior to the consummation of the Reorganization. The repositioning will generally involve eliminating or reducing existing positions in the more concentrated portfolio and establishing new positions to match the more diversified portfolio. Actual portfolio sales will depend on portfolio composition, market conditions and other factors

at the time of, or prior to, the Reorganization and will be at the discretion of the Investment Adviser. The extent and duration to which the portfolio securities of the Acquired Fund will be maintained by the Surviving Fund will be determined consistent with the Surviving Fund’s investment objective, strategies and policies, any restrictions imposed by the Code and in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders (including former shareholders of the Acquired Fund). Subject to market conditions at the time of any such disposition, the disposition of the portfolio securities by the Funds may result in a capital gain or loss for the Funds. The actual tax consequences of any disposition of portfolio securities will vary depending upon the specific security(ies) being sold and the Surviving Fund’s ability to use any available tax loss carryforwards. Taking into account net capital losses and capital loss carryforwards expected to be available to offset realized gains, it is currently estimated that the Acquired Fund will not distribute capital gains to its shareholders as a result of the repositioning (based on assets as of April 30, 2020), although the actual amount of such distribution may change depending on market conditions and on transactions entered into by the Acquired Fund prior to the Closing Date. Shareholders of the Acquired Fund will generally be taxed on any resulting capital gain distributions if the Acquired Fund actually distributes such capital gains. It is also currently estimated that such portfolio repositioning will result in brokerage and other transaction costs, including trading taxes, of approximately $52,000 (approximately 25 basis points). However, GSAM has agreed to pay these brokerage and other transaction costs.

Final Distribution of Acquired Fund

Prior to the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund will pay its shareholders a cash distribution consisting of any undistributed investment company taxable income and/or any undistributed realized net capital gains, including any net gains realized from any sales of assets prior to the Closing Date. These distributions will be taxable to shareholders that are subject to tax. Because the final distribution amount for the Acquired Fund will depend on market conditions, transactions entered into by the Acquired Fund and shareholder activity prior to the Closing Date, such amount cannot be reliably estimated at this time.

Tax Capital Loss Carryforwards

Federal income tax law permits a regulated investment company to carry forward indefinitely its net capital losses. As of April 30, 2020 the Acquired Fund had capital loss carry forwards of $58,548,813. Additionally, as of April 30, 2020, the Surviving Fund had capital loss carry forwards of $244,352. The amount of the Funds’ capital loss carryovers as of the date of the Reorganization may differ substantially from these amounts. The Surviving Fund’s ability to use the capital loss carryovers of the Acquired Fund, if any, to offset gains of Surviving Fund in a given tax year after the Reorganization may be limited by loss limitation rules under Federal tax law. The impact of those loss limitation rules will depend on the relative sizes of, and the losses and gains in, the Funds at the time of the Reorganization and thus cannot be calculated precisely at this time.

The ability of the Surviving Fund to use capital losses to offset gains (even in the absence of the Reorganization) depends on factors other than loss limitations, such as the future realization of capital gains or losses.

CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Funds as of October 31, 2020. The table also sets forth the pro forma combined capitalization of the combined Fund as if the Reorganization had occurred on October 31, 2020. If the Reorganization is consummated, the net assets, net asset value per share and shares outstanding on the Closing Date will vary from the information below due to changes in the market value of the portfolio securities of the Funds between October 31, 2020 and the Closing Date, changes in the amount of undistributed net investment income and net realized capital gains of the Funds during that period resulting from income and distributions, and changes in the accrued liabilities of the Funds during the same period.


	The Acquired Fund (October 31, 2020)		The Surviving Fund (October 31, 2020)		Adjustments¹		*Surviving* *Fund —* *Pro Forma* (October 31, 2020)
Net Assets
Class A Shares	$	3,256,142.61	$	92,401.68		N/A	$	3,348,544.29
Class C Shares	$	782,036.76	$	58,046.57		N/A	$	840,083.33
Institutional Shares	$	3,407,614.27	$	8,630,976.05		N/A	$	12,038,590.32
Investor Shares	$	1,021,228.63	$	59,467.44		N/A	$	1,080,696.07
Class R		N/A	$	254,596.90		N/A	$	254,596.90
Class R6 Shares	$	8,782.13	$	65,220.03		N/A	$	74,002.16
Class P Shares	$	13,039,146.46	$	86,474.16		N/A	$	13,125,620.62


Net Asset Value Per Share
Class A Shares	$	8.55	$	11.73	N/A		$	11.73
Class C Shares	$	8.12	$	11.61	N/A		$	11.61
Institutional Shares	$	8.58	$	11.77	N/A		$	11.77
Investor Shares	$	8.59	$	11.76	N/A		$	11.76
Class R		N/A	$	11.68	N/A		$	11.68
Class R6 Shares	$	8.57	$	11.77	N/A		$	11.77
Class P Shares	$	8.57	$	11.77	N/A		$	11.77
Shares Outstanding
Class A Shares		381,020.64		7,878.47	(103,391.25	)		285,507.86
Class C Shares		96,288.44		5,000	(28,925.57	)		72,362.87
Institutional Shares		397,246.08		733,562.27	(107,626.78	)		1,023,181.57
Investor Shares		118,821.97		5,058.04	(31,960.74	)		91,919.27
Class R		N/A		21,801.07	N/A			21,801.07
Class R6 Shares		1,024.38		5,542.18	(278.10	)		6,288.46
Class P Shares		1,522,285.71		7,348.43	(414,240.77	)		1,115,393.37

¹	Adjustment to reflect reduction of shares based on the Surviving Fund’s net asset values.

It is impossible to predict how many shares of the Surviving Fund will actually be received and distributed by the Acquired Fund on the Closing Date. The table should not be relied upon to determine the amount of the Surviving Fund shares that will actually be received and distributed.

TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

The description of the Plan contained herein includes the material provisions of the Plan, but this description is qualified in its entirety by the attached form copy of the Plan.

Timing. The Reorganization is scheduled to occur on or about January 22, 2021 (i.e., Closing Date), but may occur on such earlier or later date as the parties agree.

Transfer and Valuation of the Assets. The Plan contemplates the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund to, and the assumption of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund by, the Surviving Fund, in exchange for the applicable shares of the Surviving Fund having an aggregate net asset value equal to the aggregate net asset value of the applicable shares of the Acquired Fund on the Closing Date. The Acquired Fund would then distribute to its shareholders the portion of the Surviving Fund shares to which each such shareholder is entitled. Thereafter, the Acquired Fund would be liquidated. All computations of value will be made by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrator for the Acquired Fund.

Conditions to Closing the Reorganization. The obligation of each Fund to consummate the Reorganization is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including the Fund’s performance of all of its obligations under the Plan, the receipt of certain documents and financial statements from the Funds and the receipt of all consents, orders and permits necessary to consummate the Reorganization. The Funds’ obligations are also subject to the receipt of a favorable opinion of Dechert LLP as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization.

Termination of the Plan. The Plan may be terminated and the Reorganization may be abandoned by resolution of the Board at any time prior to the Closing Date, if circumstances should develop that, in the opinion of the Board, make proceeding with the Plan inadvisable.

Cost of the Reorganization. GSAM (or an affiliate) has agreed to pay the legal and other costs associated with each Fund’s participation in the Reorganization.

TAX STATUS OF THE REORGANIZATION

The Reorganization is conditioned upon the receipt of an opinion from Dechert LLP, counsel to the Trust, substantially to the effect that, for federal income tax purposes:

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The transfer to the Surviving Fund of all of the Acquired Fund’s assets in exchange solely for the issuance of the Surviving Fund shares to the Acquired Fund and the assumption of all of the Acquired Fund’s liabilities by the Surviving Fund, followed by the distribution of the Surviving Fund shares to the Acquired Fund shareholders in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund, will constitute a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code;

•

No gain or loss will be recognized by the Acquired Fund upon: (i) the transfer of all of its assets to the Surviving Fund as described above or (ii) the distribution by the Acquired Fund of Surviving Fund shares to the Acquired Fund’s shareholders in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund, except for (A) any gain or loss that may be recognized on the transfer of “section 1256 contracts” as defined in Section 1256(b) of the Code, and (B) any gain that may be recognized on the transfer of stock in a “passive foreign investment company” as defined in Section 1297(a) of the Code;

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The tax basis of each asset of the Acquired Fund in the hands of the Surviving Fund will be the same as the tax basis of that asset in the hands of the Acquired Fund immediately before the transfer of the asset, increased by the amount of gain, if any, recognized by the Acquired Fund on the transfer;

•

The holding period of each asset of the Acquired Fund in the hands of the Surviving Fund will include the period during which that asset was held by the Acquired Fund (except where investment activities of the Surviving Fund have the effect of reducing or eliminating the holding period with respect to an asset);

•

No gain or loss will be recognized by the Surviving Fund upon its receipt of the Acquired Fund’s assets solely in exchange for shares of the Surviving Fund and the assumption of the Acquired Fund’s liabilities;

•

No gain or loss will be recognized by the Acquired Fund shareholders upon the exchange of their Acquired Fund shares for the applicable Surviving Fund shares as part of the Reorganization;

•

The aggregate tax basis of the applicable Surviving Fund shares received by the Acquired Fund shareholders in the Reorganization will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of the shares of the Acquired Fund surrendered in exchange therefor; and

•

Each Acquired Fund shareholder’s holding period for the applicable Surviving Fund shares received in the Reorganization will include the holding period of the shares of the Acquired Fund that were surrendered in exchange therefor, provided that the shareholder held the Acquired Fund shares as capital assets on the date of the exchange.

In rendering such opinion, counsel shall rely upon, among other things, certain facts, assumptions and representations of the Trust, on behalf of the Funds.

No tax ruling has been or will be received from the IRS in connection with the Reorganization. An opinion of counsel is not binding on the IRS or a court, and no assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or a court would not sustain, a contrary position.

The foregoing discussion is very general. The foregoing consequences may not apply to certain classes of taxpayers who are subject to special circumstances, such as shareholders who are not citizens or residents of the United States, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions, dealers in securities or foreign currencies, or persons who hold their shares as part of a straddle or conversion transaction. This discussion does not address any state, local or foreign tax consequences of the Reorganization. You should consult your tax adviser for the particular tax consequences to you of the transaction, including the applicability of any state, local or foreign tax laws.

CHARTER DOCUMENTS OF GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST

The Funds are each a series of the Trust. Accordingly, the operations of each Fund are governed by the Trust’s Declaration of Trust and Amended and Restated By-Laws, each as amended. The operations of each Fund are also governed by applicable Delaware law and are subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act and the roles and regulations of the SEC thereunder.

FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICIES OF THE FUNDS

The Funds have adopted fundamental investment policies, which may not be changed without the affirmative vote of the holders of a “majority of the outstanding voting securities” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Fund. Many of the Funds’ fundamental investment policies are similar or identical; however, the Funds differ in certain fundamental investment policies, as discussed more fully below. The investment objective of each Fund and all other investment policies or practices of each Fund are considered by the Trust not to be fundamental and accordingly may be changed without shareholder approval. GSAM believes that any differences in the Funds’ fundamental policies are not material and that any differences will not have a material impact on Fund shareholders.

Under the 1940 Act, the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities means the affirmative vote of the lesser of (i) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of such company are present or represented by proxy; or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities of such company. For purposes of the following limitations (except for the asset coverage requirement with respect to borrowings, which is subject to different requirements under the 1940 Act), any limitation which involves the maximum percentage will not be considered violated unless an excess over the percentage occurs immediately after, and is caused by, an acquisition or encumbrance of securities or assets of, or borrowings by, a Fund. In applying the fundamental investment policy on concentration below to the Surviving Fund, derivative transactions or instruments, including, but not limited to, futures, swaps, forwards, options and structured notes, the Fund will look to the industry of the reference asset(s) and not to the counterparty or issuer. With respect to the Acquired Fund’s fundamental investment policy on borrowing below, asset coverage of at least 300% (as defined in the 1940 Act), inclusive of any amounts borrowed, must be maintained at all times. With respect to the Surviving Fund’s fundamental investment policy on borrowing below, in the event that asset coverage (as defined in the Act) at any time falls below 300%, the Surviving Fund, within three days thereafter (not including Sundays and holidays) or such longer period as the SEC may prescribe by rules and regulations, will reduce the amount of its borrowings to the extent required so that the asset coverage of such borrowings will be at least 300%.

The current fundamental investment policies of the Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund are listed below.


The Acquired Fund		The Surviving Fund

Fundamental Investment Policies

Concentration Policy

The Fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry (excluding the U.S. Government or any of its agencies or instrumentalities), except that the Fund may invest up to 35% of its total assets in the securities of issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry if, at the time of investment, that industry represents 20% or more of the Fund’s benchmark index.		The Fund may not invest more than 25% of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers conducting their principal business activities in the same industry (for the purposes of this restriction, the U.S. Government, state and municipal governments and their agencies, authorities and instrumentalities are not deemed to be industries).


Borrowing

The Fund may not borrow money, except (a) each Fund, to the extent permitted by applicable law, may borrow from banks (as defined in the Act), other affiliated investment companies and other persons or through reverse repurchase agreements in amounts up to 33 1/3%		The Fund may not borrow money, except as permitted by the Act, or interpretations or modifications by the SEC, SEC staff or other authority with appropriate jurisdiction.

of its total assets (including the amount borrowed), (b) each Fund may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, borrow up to an additional 5% of its total assets for temporary purposes, (c) each Fund may obtain such short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of purchases and sales of portfolio securities, (d) each Fund may purchase securities on margin to the extent permitted by applicable law and (e) each Fund may engage in transactions in mortgage dollar rolls which are accounted for as financings.

The following interpretation applies to, but is not part of, this fundamental policy: In determining whether a particular investment in portfolio instruments or participation in portfolio transactions is subject to this borrowing policy, the accounting treatment of such instrument or participation shall be considered, but shall not by itself be determinative. Whether a particular instrument or transaction constitutes a borrowing shall be determined by the Board, after consideration of all of the relevant circumstances.


Loans

The Fund may not make loans, except through (a) the purchase of debt obligations in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies, (b) repurchase agreements with banks, brokers, dealers and other financial institutions, (c) loans of securities as permitted by applicable law, and (d) loans to affiliates of the Funds to the extent permitted by law.		The Fund may not make loans, except through (a) the purchase of debt obligations, loan interests and other interests or obligations in accordance with the Fund’s investment objective and policies; (b) repurchase agreements with banks, brokers, dealers and other financial institutions; (c) loans of securities as permitted by applicable law or pursuant to an exemptive order granted under the Act; and (d) loans to affiliates of the Fund to the extent permitted by law.

Underwriting

The Funds may not underwrite securities issued by others, except to the extent that the sale of portfolio securities by the Fund may be deemed to be an underwriting.

Real Estate

The Fund may not purchase, hold or deal in real estate, although a Fund may purchase and sell securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein, securities of real estate investment trusts and mortgage-related securities and may hold and sell real estate acquired by a Fund as a result of the ownership of securities.		The Fund may not purchase, hold or deal in real estate, although the Fund may purchase and sell securities that are secured by real estate or interests therein or that reflect the return of an index of real estate values, securities of issuers which invest or deal in real estate, securities of real estate investment trusts and mortgage-related securities and may hold and sell real estate it has acquired as a result of the ownership of securities.



Commodities

The Fund may not invest in commodities or commodity contracts, except that the Fund may invest in currency and financial instruments and contracts that are commodities or commodity contracts.		The Fund may not invest in physical commodities, except that the Fund may invest in currency and financial instruments and contracts in accordance with its investment objective and policies, including, without limitation, structured notes, futures contracts, swaps, options on commodities, currencies, swaps and futures, ETFs, investment pools and other instruments, regardless of whether such instrument is considered to be a commodity.

Senior Securities

The Funds may not issue senior securities to the extent such issuance would violate applicable law.

Each Fund may, notwithstanding any other fundamental investment restriction or policy, invest some or all of its assets in a single open-end investment company or series thereof with substantially the same fundamental investment restrictions and policies as the Fund.

For purposes of the Funds’ industry concentration policies, the Investment Adviser may analyze the characteristics of a particular issuer and instrument and may assign an industry classification consistent with those characteristics. The Investment Adviser may, but need not, consider industry classifications provided by third parties, and the classifications applied to Fund investments will be informed by applicable law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE FUNDS

Other Investment Practices and Securities

The following tables identify some of the investment techniques that may (but are not required to) be used by the Funds in seeking to achieve their investment objectives. The tables also highlight the differences and similarities between the Funds in their use of these techniques and other investment practices and investment securities. Numbers in these tables show allowable usage only; for actual usage, consult the Funds’ annual/semi-annual reports. For more information about these and other investment practices and securities, see Exhibit B.

Each Fund publishes on its website (http:// www.gsamfunds.com) complete portfolio holdings for the Fund as of the end of each calendar quarter subject to a fifteen calendar-day lag between the date of the information and the date on which the information is disclosed. In addition, the Funds publish month-end top ten holdings on the Trust’s website subject to a fifteen calendar-day lag between the date of the information and the date on which the information is disclosed. In addition, a description of the Funds’ policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of the Funds’ portfolio holdings is available in the Funds’ SAI.

Percent of total assets (including securities lending collateral) (italic type)

Percent of net assets (excluding borrowings for investment purposes) (roman type)

•

No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objectives and strategies of the Fund

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Not permitted


	Acquired Fund		Surviving Fund
Investment Practices
Borrowings		33 ¹/₃		33¹/₃
Cross Hedging of Currencies		•		•
Custodial Receipts and Trust Certificates		•		•
Direct Equity Investment		15		—
Equity, Index and Currency Swaps		•		•
Foreign Currency Transactions (including forward contracts)		•		•
Futures Contracts and Options and Swaps on Futures Contracts		•		•
Illiquid Investments^*		15		15


Initial Public Offerings (“IPOs”)	•	•
Investment Company Securities (including ETFs)^**	10	10
Options on Foreign Currencies¹	•	•
Options²	•	•
Preferred Stock, Warrants and Stock Purchase Rights	•	•
Repurchase Agreements	•	•
Securities Lending	33¹/₃	33¹/₃
Unseasoned Companies	•	•
When-Issued Securities and Forward Commitments	•	•

^*	Illiquid investments are any investments that a Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment.

^**	This percentage limitation does not apply to a Fund’s investments in investment companies (including ETFs) where a higher percentage limitation is permitted under the terms of an SEC exemptive order or SEC exemptive rule.

¹	The Funds may purchase and sell call and put options on foreign currencies.

²	The Funds may sell call and put options and purchase call and put options on securities and other instruments in which the Funds may invest or any index consisting of securities or other instruments in which they may invest.

Percent of total assets (excluding securities lending collateral) (italic type)

Percent of net assets (including borrowings for investment purposes) (roman type)

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No specific percentage limitation on usage; limited only by the objective and strategies of the Fund


	Acquired Fund			Surviving Fund
Investment Securities
Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed Securities¹		•			•
Bank Obligations^1,2		•			•
Convertible Securities		•			•
Corporate Debt Obligations¹		•			•
Depositary Receipts		•			•
Emerging Country Securities		•			•
Equity Investments		80+			80+
Fixed Income Securities		20	³		20	⁴
Foreign Government Securities¹		•			•
Foreign Securities		•			•
Non-Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities^1,5		•			•
Participation Notes		•			•
Real Estate Investment Trusts		•			•
Structured Securities (which may include equity linked notes)		•			•
Temporary Investments		•			•
U.S. Government Securities¹		•			•

¹	Limited by the amount the Fund invests in fixed income securities.

²	Issued by U.S. or foreign banks.

³	The Acquired Fund may invest up to 20% of its Net Assets in: (i) developed country and frontier country investments; and (ii) fixed income investments.

⁴	The Surviving Fund may invest in the aggregate up to 20% of its Net Assets in: (i) fixed income securities of private and government emerging country issuers; and (ii) equity and fixed income investments in developed country issuers.

⁵	May be BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor’s, Ba1 or lower by Moody’s or have a comparable credit rating by another NRSRO at the time of investment.

Investment Adviser

GSAM has been registered as an investment adviser with the SEC since 1990 and is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and an affiliate of Goldman Sachs. Founded in 1869, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. is a publicly held financial holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. As of September 30, 2020, GSAM, including its investment advisory affiliates, had assets under supervision of approximately $1.86 trillion. GSAM is located at 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282.

The Investment Adviser provides day-to-day advice regarding the Funds’ portfolio transactions. The Investment Adviser makes the investment decisions for the Funds and places purchase and sale orders for the Funds’ portfolio transactions in U.S. and foreign markets. As permitted by applicable law, these orders may be directed to any executing brokers, dealers, futures commission merchants (“FCMs”) or other counterparties, including Goldman Sachs and its affiliates. While the Investment Adviser is ultimately responsible for the management of the Funds, it is able to draw upon the research and expertise of its asset management affiliates for portfolio decisions and management with respect to certain portfolio securities. GSAM is responsible for the risk management functions for the Funds. In addition, the Investment Adviser has access to the research and certain proprietary technical models developed by Goldman Sachs (subject to legal, internal, regulatory and Chinese Wall restrictions), and will apply quantitative and qualitative analysis in determining the appropriate allocations among categories of issuers and types of securities.

The Investment Adviser also performs the following additional services for the Funds (to the extent not performed by others pursuant to agreements with the Funds):

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Supervises all non-advisory operations of the Funds

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Provides personnel to perform necessary executive, administrative and clerical services to the Funds

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Arranges for the preparation of all required tax returns, reports to shareholders, prospectuses and statements of additional information and other reports filed with the SEC and other regulatory authorities

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Maintains the records of each Fund

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Provides office space and all necessary office equipment and services

As compensation for its services and its assumption of certain expenses, the Investment Adviser is entitled to the following fees, computed daily and payable monthly, at the annual rates listed below (as a percentage of each respective Fund’s average daily net assets):


Fund	Contractual Management Fee Annual Rate			Average Daily Net Assets		Actual Rate For the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2019*
Surviving Fund		0.98	%	First $	2 Billion		0.98	%
		0.88	%	Next $	3 Billion
		0.84	%	Next $	3 Billion
		0.82	%	Over $	8 Billion
Acquired Fund		1.05	%	First $	2 Billion		1.12	%
		0.95	%	Next $	3 Billion
		0.90	%	Next $	3 Billion
		0.88	%	Over $	8 Billion

*	The Actual Rate may not correlate to the Contractual Management Fee Annual Rate as a result of management fee waivers that may be in effect from time to time.

Prior to August 30, 2019, the management fee rates for the Acquired Fund were 1.13% on the first $2 billion of average daily net assets, 1.02% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets, 0.97% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets, and 0.95% on amounts over $8 billion of average daily net assets.

The Investment Adviser may waive a portion of its management fee, including fees earned as the Investment Adviser to any of the affiliated funds in which the Funds invest, from time to time, and may discontinue or modify any such waivers in the future, consistent with the terms of any fee waiver arrangements in place.

A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustees’ approval of the Management Agreement for the Funds in 2019 is available in the Funds’ Annual Report dated October 31, 2019.

The Investment Adviser has agreed to reduce or limit “Other Expenses” (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, transfer agency fees and expenses, service fees and shareholder administration fees (as applicable), taxes, interest, brokerage fees, expenses of shareholder meetings, litigation and indemnification, and extraordinary expenses) to 0.124% and 0.164% of average daily net assets for the Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund, respectively, through at least one year from the Closing Date for the Surviving Fund and through at least February 28, 2021 for the Acquired Fund, and prior to such dates, the Investment Adviser may not terminate the arrangements without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The expense limitations may be modified or terminated by the Investment Adviser at its discretion and without shareholder approval after such date, although the Investment Adviser does not presently intend to do so. A Fund’s “Other Expenses” may be further reduced by any custody and transfer agency fee credits received by the Fund.

Distributor and Transfer Agent

Goldman Sachs, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, serves as the exclusive distributor (the “Distributor”) of each Fund’s shares. Goldman Sachs, 71 S. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606, also serves as each Fund’s transfer agent (the “Transfer Agent”) and, as such, performs various shareholder servicing functions.

For its transfer agency services, Goldman Sachs is entitled to receive a transfer agency fee equal, on an annualized basis, to 0.03% of average daily net assets with respect to Class R6 and Class P Shares, 0.04% of average daily net assets with respect to the Institutional Shares and 0.16% of average daily net assets with respect to the Class A, Class C and Investor Shares.

Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee (a component of “Other Expenses”) equal to 0.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Investor Shares of the Surviving Fund through at least one year from the Closing Date, and prior to such date, Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

From time to time, Goldman Sachs or any of its affiliates may purchase and hold shares of the Funds. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates reserve the right to redeem at any time some or all of the shares acquired for their own accounts.

Activities of Goldman Sachs and its Affiliates and Other Accounts Managed by Goldman Sachs

The involvement of the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs and their affiliates in the management of, or their interest in, other accounts and other activities of Goldman Sachs will present conflicts of interest with respect to a Fund and will, under certain circumstances, limit a Fund’s investment activities. Goldman Sachs is a worldwide, full service investment banking, broker dealer, asset management and financial services organization and a major participant in global financial markets that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. As such, it acts as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, investment banker, underwriter, research provider, administrator, financier, adviser, market maker, trader, prime broker, derivatives dealer, clearing agent, lender, counterparty, agent, principal,

distributor, investor or in other commercial capacities for accounts or companies or affiliated or unaffiliated investment funds (including pooled investment vehicles and private funds) in which one or more accounts, including the Funds, invest. In those and other capacities, Goldman Sachs and its affiliates advise and deal with clients and third parties in all markets and transactions and purchase, sell, hold and recommend a broad array of investments, including securities, derivatives, loans, commodities, currencies, credit default swaps, indices, baskets and other financial instruments and products for their own accounts or for the accounts of their customers and have other direct and indirect interests in the global fixed income, currency, commodity, equities, bank loans and other markets in which the Funds directly and indirectly invest. Thus, it is expected that the Funds will have multiple business relationships with and will invest in, engage in transactions with, make voting decisions with respect to, or obtain services from entities for which Goldman Sachs and its affiliates perform or seek to perform investment banking or other services. The Investment Adviser and/or certain of its affiliates are the managers of the Goldman Sachs Funds. The Investment Adviser and its affiliates earn fees from this and other relationships with the Funds. Although management fees paid by the Funds to the Investment Adviser and certain other fees paid to the Investment Adviser’s affiliates are based on asset levels, the fees are not directly contingent on Fund performance, and the Investment Adviser and its affiliates will still receive significant compensation from the Funds even if shareholders lose money. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates engage in proprietary trading and advise accounts and funds which have investment objectives similar to those of the Funds and/or which engage in and compete for transactions in the same types of securities, currencies and instruments as the Funds. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates will not have any obligation to make available any information regarding their proprietary activities or strategies, or the activities or strategies used for other accounts managed by them, for the benefit of the management of the Funds. The results of a Fund’s investment activities, therefore, will likely differ from those of Goldman Sachs, its affiliates and other accounts managed by Goldman Sachs, and it is possible that a Fund could sustain losses during periods in which Goldman Sachs and its affiliates and other accounts achieve significant profits on their trading for proprietary or other accounts. In addition, the Funds may enter into transactions in which Goldman Sachs and its affiliates or their other clients have an adverse interest. For example, a Fund may take a long position in a security at the same time that Goldman Sachs and its affiliates or other accounts managed by the Investment Adviser or its affiliates take a short position in the same security (or vice versa). These and other transactions undertaken by Goldman Sachs, its affiliates or Goldman Sachs-advised clients may, individually or in the aggregate, adversely impact the Funds. Transactions by one or more Goldman Sachs-advised clients or the Investment Adviser may have the effect of diluting or otherwise disadvantaging the values, prices or investment strategies of the Funds. A Fund’s activities will, under certain circumstances, be limited because of regulatory restrictions applicable to Goldman Sachs and its affiliates, and/or their internal policies designed to comply with such restrictions. As a global financial services firm, Goldman Sachs and its affiliates also provide a wide range of investment banking and financial services to issuers of securities and investors in securities. Goldman Sachs, its affiliates and others associated with it are expected to create markets or specialize in, have positions in and/or effect transactions in, securities of issuers held by the Funds, and will likely also perform or seek to perform investment banking and financial services for one or more of those issuers. Goldman Sachs and its affiliates are expected to have business relationships with and purchase or distribute or sell services or products from or to distributors, consultants or others who recommend the Funds or who engage in transactions with or for the Funds. For more information about conflicts of interest, see the section entitled “Potential Conflicts of Interest” in the SAI.

A Fund will, from time to time, make brokerage and other payments to Goldman Sachs and its affiliates in connection with the Funds’ portfolio investment transactions, in accordance with applicable law.

Under a securities lending program approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees, the Funds have retained an affiliate of the Investment Adviser to serve as a securities lending agent for each Fund to the extent that the Funds engage in the securities lending program. For these services, the lending agent would receive a fee from the Funds, including a fee based on the returns earned on the Funds’ investment of the cash received as collateral for the loaned securities. The Board of Trustees periodically reviews reports on portfolio securities loan transactions for which the affiliated lending agent has acted as lending agent.

DISTRIBUTIONS

Each Fund pays distributions from its investment income and from net realized capital gains. You may choose to have distributions paid in:

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Cash;

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Additional shares of the same class of the Fund;

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Shares of the same class from another Goldman Sachs Fund. Special restrictions may apply. See the SAI.

You may indicate your election on your account application. Any changes may be submitted in writing or via telephone, in some instances, to the Transfer Agent (either directly or through your Intermediary) at any time before the record date for a particular distribution. If you do not indicate any choice, your distributions will be reinvested automatically in the applicable Fund. Distributions from net investment income and net capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually for each Fund. In addition a Fund may occasionally make a distribution at a time when it is not normally made. If cash distributions are elected with respect to a Fund’s annual distributions from net investment income, then cash distributions must also be elected with respect to the net short-term capital gains component, if any, of the Fund’s annual distributions.

The election to reinvest distributions in additional shares will not affect the tax treatment of such distributions, which will be treated as received by you and then used to purchase the shares.

The Funds’ investments in foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding taxes. Under certain circumstances, the Funds may elect to pass-through these taxes to you. If this election is made, a proportionate amount of such taxes will constitute a distribution to you, which would allow you either (i) to credit such proportionate amount of foreign taxes against your U.S. federal income tax liability or (ii) to take such amount as an itemized deduction.

From time to time a portion of a Fund’s distributions may constitute a return of capital for tax purposes, and/or may include amounts in excess of the Fund’s net investment income for the period calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

When you purchase shares of a Fund, part of the NAV per share may be represented by undistributed income and/or realized gains that have previously been earned by the Fund. Therefore, subsequent distributions on such shares from such income and/or realized gains may be taxable to you even if the NAV of the shares is, as a result of the distributions, reduced below the cost of such shares and the distributions (or portions thereof) represent a return of a portion of the purchase price.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial tables are intended to help you understand the Surviving Fund’s financial performance for the past five years (or less if the Fund or a Share Class has been in operation for less than five years). Certain information reflects financial results for a single Surviving Fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). The information has been audited, with the exception of the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, whose report, along with the Funds’ financial statements, is included in the Funds’ annual report (available upon request).

GOLDMAN SACHS IMPRINT EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUNITIES FUND


	Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
	Class A Shares
	Six Months Ended			Year Ended October 31,
	April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			2019			2018			2017			2016			2015
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	8.44		$	8.04		$	9.93		$	8.98		$	9.26		$	11.25

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.02	)		0.28	^(b)		0.07			0.05			0.06			0.04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(1.40	)		0.18			(1.96	)		0.90			(0.32	)		(2.03	)

Total from investment operations		(1.42	)		0.46			(1.89	)		0.95			(0.26	)		(1.99	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.40	)		(0.06	)		—	^(c)		—			(0.02	)		—	^(c)

Net asset value, end of period	$	6.62		$	8.44		$	8.04		$	9.93		$	8.98		$	9.26

Total return^(d)		(17.95	)%		5.72	%		(19.03	)%		10.58	%		(2.84	)%		(17.68	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	2,621		$	3,563		$	6,345		$	16,496		$	25,955		$	54,045
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.63	%^(e)		1.73	%		1.72	%		1.73	%		1.74	%		1.73	%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		3.56	%^(e)		3.12	%		2.33	%		2.11	%		2.39	%		2.07	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.62	)%^(e)		3.24	%^(b)		0.68	%		0.50	%		0.66	%		0.35	%
Portfolio turnover rate^(f)		35	%		85	%		11	%		26	%		27	%		48	%

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.25 per share and 2.90% of average net assets.

(c)	Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(d)

Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all distributions, a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the period and no sales or redemption charges (if any). Total returns would be reduced if a sales or redemption charge was taken into account. Returns do not reflect the impact of taxes to shareholders relating to Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods less than one full year are not annualized.

(e)	Annualized.

(f)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
	Class C Shares
	Six Months Ended			Year Ended October 31,
	April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			2019			2018			2017			2016			2015
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	8.02		$	7.64		$	9.51		$	8.66		$	8.98		$	10.99

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.05	)		0.23	^(b)		(0.01	)		(0.01	)		(0.01	)		(0.04	)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(1.33	)		0.15			(1.86	)		0.86			(0.31	)		(1.97	)

Total from investment operations		(1.38	)		0.38			(1.87	)		0.85			(0.32	)		(2.01	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.32	)		—			—			—			—			—

Net asset value, end of period	$	6.32		$	8.02		$	7.64		$	9.51		$	8.66		$	8.98

Total return^(c)		(18.19	)%		4.97	%		(19.66	)%		9.82	%		(3.55	)%		(18.29	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	779		$	1,249		$	2,082		$	3,854		$	5,642		$	8,564
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		2.39	%^(d)		2.48	%		2.47	%		2.48	%		2.49	%		2.48	%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		4.29	%^(d)		3.87	%		3.10	%		2.84	%		3.14	%		2.82	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(1.39	)%^(d)		2.84	%^(b)		(0.11	)%		(0.15	)%		(0.07	)%		(0.41	)%
Portfolio turnover rate^(e)		35	%		85	%		11	%		26	%		27	%		48	%

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.25 per share and 2.90% of average net assets.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
	Institutional Shares
	Six Months Ended			Year Ended October 31,
	April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			2019			2018			2017			2016			2015
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	8.49		$	8.12		$	10.02		$	9.02		$	9.33		$	11.34

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.01	)		0.28	^(b)		0.12			0.09			0.10			0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(1.39	)		0.20			(1.99	)		0.91			(0.33	)		(2.04	)

Total from investment operations		(1.40	)		0.48			(1.87	)		1.00			(0.23	)		(1.96	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.45	)		(0.11	)		(0.03	)		—	^(c)		(0.08	)		(0.05	)

Net asset value, end of period	$	6.64		$	8.49		$	8.12		$	10.02		$	9.02		$	9.33

Total return^(d)		(17.71	)%		6.02	%		(18.62	)%		11.02	%		(2.46	)%		(17.34	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	2,723		$	4,082		$	12,270		$	50,730		$	58,958		$	115,099
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.25	%^(e)		1.34	%		1.33	%		1.33	%		1.33	%		1.33	%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		3.16	%^(e)		2.71	%		1.91	%		1.67	%		1.99	%		1.68	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.27	)%^(e)		3.29	%^(b)		1.24	%		0.94	%		1.08	%		0.78	%
Portfolio turnover rate^(f)		35	%		85	%		11	%		26	%		27	%		48	%

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.25 per share and 2.90% of average net assets.

(c)	Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(d)

(e)	Annualized.

(f)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
	Investor Shares^(a)
	Six Months Ended			Year Ended October 31,
	April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			2019			2018			2017			2016			2015
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	8.50		$	8.09		$	9.98		$	9.00		$	9.30		$	11.30

Net investment income (loss)^(b)		(0.02	)		0.27	^(c)		0.08			0.08			0.08			0.06
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(1.39	)		0.21			(1.95	)		0.90			(0.32	)		(2.03	)

Total from investment operations		(1.41	)		0.48			(1.87	)		0.98			(0.24	)		(1.97	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.44	)		(0.07	)		(0.02	)		—			(0.06	)		(0.03	)

Net asset value, end of period	$	6.65		$	8.50		$	8.09		$	9.98		$	9.00		$	9.30

Total return^(d)		(17.85	)%		6.00	%		(18.82	)%		10.89	%		(2.59	)%		(17.45	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	863		$	1,465		$	5,633		$	8,613		$	9,436		$	13,092
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.38	%^(e)		1.49	%		1.47	%		1.48	%		1.48	%		1.48	%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		3.27	%^(e)		2.85	%		2.11	%		1.80	%		2.14	%		1.82	%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.45	)%^(e)		3.21	%^(c)		0.86	%		0.91	%		0.90	%		0.59	%
Portfolio turnover rate^(f)		35	%		85	%		11	%		26	%		27	%		48	%

(a)	Effective August 15, 2017, Class IR changed its name to Investor Shares.

(b)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(c)	Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.25 per share and 2.90% of average net assets.

(d)

(e)	Annualized.

(f)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
	Class R6 Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			February 28, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	8.49		$	8.12		$	10.43

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.01	)		0.44	^(b)		0.08
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(1.39	)		0.05			(2.39	)

Total from investment operations		(1.40	)		0.49			(2.31	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.46	)		(0.12	)		—

Net asset value, end of period	$	6.63		$	8.49		$	8.12

Total return^(c)		(17.80	)%		6.12	%		(22.15	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	7		$	8		$	8
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.26	%^(d)		1.35	%		1.34	%^(d)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		3.18	%^(d)		2.76	%		2.00	%^(d)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.23	)%^(d)		5.05	%^(b)		1.33	%^(d)
Portfolio turnover rate^(e)		35	%		85	%		11	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.25 per share and 2.90% of average net assets.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund
	Class P Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			April 16, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	8.48		$	8.11		$	10.29

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.01	)		0.41	^(b)		(0.01	)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(1.38	)		0.08			(2.17	)

Total from investment operations		(1.39	)		0.49			(2.18	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.46	)		(0.12	)		—

Net asset value, end of period	$	6.63		$	8.48		$	8.11

Total return^(c)		(17.69	)%		6.15	%		(21.19	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	9,236		$	13,375		$	14,524
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.24	%^(d)		1.34	%		1.32	%^(d)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		3.14	%^(d)		2.74	%		2.28	%^(d)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.31	)%^(d)		4.79	%^(b)		(0.18	)%^(d)
Portfolio turnover rate^(e)		35	%		85	%		11	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Reflects income recognized from a corporate action which amounted to $0.25 per share and 2.90% of average net assets.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

GOLDMAN SACHS ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND


	Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund
	Class A Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			May 31, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	9.95		$	8.40		$	10.00

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.02	)		0.04			0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(0.81	)		1.53			(1.63	)

Total from investment operations		(0.83	)		1.57			(1.60	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.06	)		(0.02	)		—

Net asset value, end of period	$	9.06		$	9.95		$	8.40

Total return^(b)		(8.46	)%		18.74	%		(16.00	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	47		$	50		$	42
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.51	%^(c)		1.60	%		1.53	%^(c)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		5.32	%^(c)		7.73	%		10.28	%^(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.37	)%^(c)		0.44	%		0.64	%^(c)
Portfolio turnover rate^(d)		14	%		57	%		23	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)

(c)	Annualized.

(d)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund
	Class C Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			May 31, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	9.87		$	8.37		$	10.00

Net investment loss^(a)		(0.06	)		(0.03	)		—	^(b)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(0.81	)		1.53			(1.63	)

Total from investment operations		(0.87	)		1.50			(1.63	)

Net asset value, end of period	$	9.00		$	9.87		$	8.37

Total return^(c)		(8.81	)%		17.92	%		(16.30	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	45		$	49		$	42
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		2.26	%^(d)		2.35	%		2.28	%^(d)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		6.07	%^(d)		8.49	%		11.03	%^(d)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets		(1.13	)%^(d)		(0.31	)%		(0.11	)%^(d)
Portfolio turnover rate^(e)		14	%		57	%		23	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund
	Institutional Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			May 31, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	9.98		$	8.41		$	10.00

Net investment income^(a)		—	^(b)		0.08			0.04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(0.82	)		1.53			(1.63	)

Total from investment operations		(0.82	)		1.61			(1.59	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.09	)		(0.04	)		—

Net asset value, end of period	$	9.07		$	9.98		$	8.41

Total return^(c)		(8.32	)%		19.26	%		(15.90	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	6,561		$	6,912		$	5,679
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.14	%^(d)		1.21	%		1.14	%^(d)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		4.94	%^(d)		7.31	%		9.89	%^(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets		—	%^(d)(e)		0.85	%		1.03	%^(d)
Portfolio turnover rate^(f)		14	%		57	%		23	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	Amount is less than 0.005%.

(f)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund
	Investor Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			May 31, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	9.97		$	8.41		$	10.00

Net investment income (loss)^(a)		(0.01	)		0.06			0.03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(0.81	)		1.53			(1.62	)

Total from investment operations		(0.82	)		1.59			(1.59	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.08	)		(0.03	)		—

Net asset value, end of period	$	9.07		$	9.97		$	8.41

Total return^(b)		(8.34	)%		19.03	%		(15.90	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	46		$	50		$	42
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.26	%^(c)		1.35	%		1.28	%^(c)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		5.07	%^(c)		7.49	%		10.03	%^(c)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets		(0.12	)%^(c)		0.69	%		0.89	%^(c)
Portfolio turnover rate^(d)		14	%		57	%		23	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)

(c)	Annualized.

(d)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund
	Class R6 Shares
	Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)			Year Ended October 31, 2019			May 31, 2018* to October 31, 2018
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	9.98		$	8.41		$	10.00

Net investment income^(a)		—	^(b)		0.08			0.04
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(0.82	)		1.53			(1.63	)

Total from investment operations		(0.82	)		1.61			(1.59	)

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income		(0.09	)		(0.04	)		—

Net asset value, end of period	$	9.07		$	9.98		$	8.41

Total return^(c)		(8.31	)%		19.26	%		(15.90	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	46		$	50		$	42
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		1.13	%^(d)		1.20	%		1.13	%^(d)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		4.92	%^(d)		7.34	%		9.88	%^(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets		0.01	%^(d)		0.84	%		1.04	%^(d)
Portfolio turnover rate^(e)		14	%		57	%		23	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.


	Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund
	Class P Shares
	January 21, 2020* to April 30, 2020 (Unaudited)
Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period	$	10.87

Net investment income^(a)		—	^(b)
Net realized and unrealized loss		(1.80	)

Total from investment operations		(1.80	)

Net asset value, end of period	$	9.07

Total return^(c)		(16.56	)%

Net assets, end of period (in 000s)	$	8
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets		0.86	%^(d)
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets		4.85	%^(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets		0.16	%^(d)
Portfolio turnover rate^(e)		14	%

*	Commencement of operations.

(a)	Calculated based on the average shares outstanding methodology.

(b)	Amount is less than $0.005 per share.

(c)

(d)	Annualized.

(e)	The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate is calculated in accordance with regulatory requirements, without regard to transactions involving short term investments. If such transactions were included, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate may be higher.

EXPERTS

The financial highlights and financial statements incorporated in this Information Statement/Prospectus by reference to the Annual Report for the year ended October 31, 2019, have been so incorporated in reliance on the report of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, given on the authority of such firm as experts in auditing and accounting.

OTHER INFORMATION

Independent Registered Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 101 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02210, is the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm. The Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm may change from time to time. In addition to audit services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP provides assistance on certain non-audit matters.

Interest of Certain Persons

Exhibit D to this Information Statement/Prospectus sets forth the persons who owned beneficially more than 5% of each Fund as of November 9, 2020.

Legal Matters

Certain legal matters concerning the issuance of shares of the Surviving Fund will be passed upon by Dechert LLP, 1095 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036.

You can obtain more free information about each Fund from your Authorized Institution or


By calling:		1-800-526-7384
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		P.O. Box 06050
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The Funds’ statement of additional information and shareholder reports are available free of charge by using the contact information above or visiting the Fund’s website at: www.gsamfunds.com.

Annual and semi-annual reports to shareholders, and quarterly reports filed with the SEC, provide information about each Fund’s investments. An annual report discusses market conditions and investment strategies that significantly affected a Fund’s performance during its last fiscal year.

Each Fund is subject to the informational requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the 1940 Act and files reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. These reports, proxy statements and other information filed by the Funds can be inspected and copied (for a duplication fee) at the public reference facilities of the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. Copies of these materials can also be obtained by mail from the Public Reference Branch, Office of Consumer Affairs and Information Services, SEC, Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. In addition, copies of these documents may be viewed onscreen or downloaded from the SEC’s Internet site at http://www.sec.gov.

Exhibit A

FORM OF

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF REORGANIZATION

GOLDMAN SACHS IMPRINT EMERGING MARKETS OPPORTUNITIES FUND

GOLDMAN SACHS ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

This Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is made as of [ ], 2020 by and between Goldman Sachs Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (“Goldman Sachs Trust”), on behalf of Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Surviving Fund,” and together with the Acquired Fund, the “Funds”) and solely for purposes of Sections 10.2 and 15.3 of this Plan (as defined below), Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.

This agreement is intended to be and is adopted as a plan of reorganization and liquidation (the “Plan”) within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The reorganization and liquidation will consist of the transfer of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund to the Surviving Fund in exchange solely for shares of beneficial interest of the Surviving Fund (“Surviving Fund Shares”) corresponding to the outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the Acquired Fund, the assumption by the Surviving Fund of all liabilities of the Acquired Fund, and the distribution of the Surviving Fund Shares to the applicable shareholders of the Acquired Fund in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund, as provided herein (the “Reorganization”), all upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in this Plan.

WHEREAS, the Funds are each a series of Goldman Sachs Trust, an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”);

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Board”) has determined that the exchange of all of the assets of the Acquired Fund for Surviving Fund Shares and the assumption of all liabilities of the Acquired Fund by the Surviving Fund is in the best interests of the Funds and that the interests of the existing shareholders of the Funds would not be diluted as a result of this transaction; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto covenant and agree as follows:

1. Transfer of Assets of the Acquired Fund to the Surviving Fund in Exchange for Surviving Fund Shares, the Assumption of all of the Acquired Fund’s Liabilities and the Liquidation of the Acquired Fund

1.1. Subject to the requisite approvals and the other terms and conditions herein set forth and on the basis of the representations and warranties contained herein, the Acquired Fund agrees to transfer all of its assets, as set forth in paragraph 1.2, to the Surviving Fund, and the Surviving Fund agrees in exchange therefor: (i) to deliver to the Acquired Fund the number of full and fractional Surviving Fund Shares of the respective class set forth on Schedule A, determined by dividing the value of the Acquired Fund’s net assets, computed in the manner and as of the time and date set forth in paragraph 2.1, by the net asset value of one Surviving Fund Share of the corresponding class, computed in the manner and as of the time and date set forth in paragraph 2.2; and (ii) to assume all liabilities of the Acquired Fund, as set forth in paragraph 1.3. Such transactions shall take place on the date of the closing provided for in paragraph 3.1 (the “Closing Date”).

1.2. The assets of the Acquired Fund to be acquired by the Surviving Fund shall consist of all assets and property, including, without limitation, all cash, securities, commodities and futures interests and dividends or interests receivable that are owned by the Acquired Fund and any deferred or prepaid expenses shown as an asset on the books of the Acquired Fund on the Closing Date (collectively, “Assets”).

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1.3. The Acquired Fund will endeavor to discharge all of its liabilities and obligations prior to the Closing Date. The Surviving Fund shall also assume all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund, whether accrued or contingent, known or unknown, existing at the Valuation Date as defined in paragraph 2.1 (collectively, “Liabilities”). On or as soon as practicable prior to the Closing Date, the Acquired Fund will declare and pay to its shareholders of record one or more dividends and/or other distributions so that it will have distributed all of its investment company taxable income (computed without regard to any deduction for dividends paid) and realized net capital gain, if any, for the current taxable year through the Closing Date.

1.4. Immediately after the transfer of assets provided for in paragraph 1.1, the Acquired Fund will distribute to its respective shareholders of record, determined as of immediately after the close of business on the Closing Date (“Acquired Fund Shareholders”), on a pro rata basis, the Surviving Fund Shares of the corresponding class received by the Acquired Fund pursuant to paragraph 1.1 and Schedule A, and will completely liquidate. Such distribution and liquidation will be accomplished by the transfer of the Surviving Fund Shares then credited to the account of the Acquired Fund on the books of the Surviving Fund to open accounts on the share records of the Surviving Fund in the names of the Acquired Fund Shareholders. The aggregate net asset value of Surviving Fund Shares to be so credited to the applicable Acquired Fund Shareholders, shall be equal to the aggregate net asset value of the corresponding class of shares of beneficial interest of the Acquired Fund (“Acquired Fund Shares”) owned by Acquired Fund Shareholders on the Closing Date. All issued and outstanding shares of the Acquired Fund will simultaneously be redeemed and canceled on the books of the Acquired Fund. The Surviving Fund shall not issue certificates representing the Surviving Fund Shares in connection with such exchange.

1.5. Ownership of Surviving Fund Shares will be shown on the books of the Surviving Fund’s Transfer Agent, as defined in paragraph 3.3. Shares of the Surviving Fund will be issued in the manner described in the Surviving Fund’s current prospectus.

1.6. Any reporting responsibility of the Acquired Fund, including, but not limited to, the responsibility for filing regulatory reports, tax returns, or other documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), any state securities commission, and any Federal, state or local tax authorities or any other relevant regulatory authority, is and shall remain the responsibility of the Acquired Fund up to and including the Closing Date.

2. Valuation

2.1. The value of the Assets shall be the value of such Assets computed as of immediately after the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange and after the declaration of any dividends on the Closing Date, or such other time as agreed to by the Funds (such time and date being hereinafter called the “Valuation Date”), using the valuation procedures set forth in the then-current prospectus and statement of additional information with respect to the Acquired Fund and valuation procedures established by the Board (which are the same as those of the Surviving Fund).

2.2. The net asset value of a Surviving Fund Share shall be the net asset value per share computed with respect to that class as of the Valuation Date, using the valuation procedures set forth in the Surviving Fund’s then-current prospectus and statement of additional information and valuation procedures established by the Board (which are the same as those of the Acquired Fund).

2.3. The number of the Surviving Fund Shares to be issued (including fractional shares, if any) in exchange for the Acquired Fund’s Assets shall be determined by dividing the value of the net assets with respect to the Acquired Fund Shares, determined using the same valuation procedures referred to in paragraph 2.1, by the net asset value of a Surviving Fund Share, determined in accordance with paragraph 2.2.

2.4. All computations of value shall be made by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan Chase”), in its capacity as administrator for the Acquired Fund.

3. Closing and Closing Date

3.1. The Closing Date shall be on or about January 22, 2021 or such other date as the parties may agree. All acts taking place at the closing of the transactions provided for in this Plan (the “Closing”) shall be deemed to take place simultaneously as of immediately after the close of business on the Closing Date unless otherwise agreed to by

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the parties. The close of business on the Closing Date shall be as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. The Closing shall be held at the offices of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. or at such other time and/or place as the parties may agree. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, and subject thereto, at the Closing, except as otherwise provided herein, all the Assets, rights, privileges, powers and franchises of the Acquired Fund shall vest in the Surviving Fund, and all Liabilities, restrictions, disabilities and duties of the Acquired Fund shall become the Liabilities, obligations, restrictions, disabilities and duties of the Surviving Fund.

3.2. The Acquired Fund shall direct JPMorgan Chase, as custodian for the Acquired Fund (the “Custodian”), to deliver, at the Closing, a certificate of an authorized officer stating that the Assets have been delivered in proper form to the Surviving Fund. The Acquired Fund’s portfolio securities represented by a certificate or other written instrument shall be presented by the Custodian to those persons at the Custodian who have primary responsibility for the safekeeping of the assets of the Surviving Fund, which Custodian also serves as the custodian for the Surviving Fund. Such presentation shall be made for examination no later than five business days preceding the Closing Date, and shall be transferred and delivered by the Acquired Fund as of the Closing Date for the account of the Surviving Fund duly endorsed in proper form for transfer in such condition as to constitute good delivery thereof. The Custodian shall deliver to those persons at the Custodian who have primary responsibility for the safekeeping of the assets of the Surviving Fund as of the Closing Date by book entry, in accordance with customary practices of the Custodian and the requirements of Section 17(f) and the rules thereunder, the Acquired Fund’s Assets. The cash to be transferred by the Acquired Fund shall be delivered by wire transfer of Federal funds on the Closing Date. To the extent that any Assets of the Acquired Fund, for any reason, are not transferable at the Closing, the Acquired Fund shall cause such Assets of the Acquired Fund to be transferred to the Surviving Fund’s account with JPMorgan Chase at the earliest practicable date thereafter.

3.3. The Acquired Fund shall direct Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, in its capacity as transfer agent for the Acquired Fund (the “Transfer Agent”), to deliver at the Closing a certificate of an authorized officer stating that its records contain the names and addresses of the Acquired Fund Shareholders and the number and percentage ownership of outstanding shares owned by each such shareholder immediately prior to the Closing. The Surviving Fund shall issue and deliver to the Secretary of the Acquired Fund prior to the Closing Date a confirmation evidencing that the appropriate number of Surviving Fund Shares will be credited to the Acquired Fund on the Closing Date, or provide other evidence satisfactory to the Acquired Fund as of the Closing Date that such Surviving Fund Shares have been credited to the Acquired Fund’s accounts on the books of the Surviving Fund. At the Closing, each party shall deliver to the other such bills of sale, checks, assignments, share certificates, if any, receipts or other documents as such other party or its counsel may reasonably request.

3.4. In the event that on the Valuation Date (a) the New York Stock Exchange or another primary trading market for portfolio securities of the Surviving Fund or the Acquired Fund (each, an “Exchange”) shall be closed to trading or trading thereupon shall be restricted, or (b) trading or the reporting of trading on such Exchange or elsewhere shall be disrupted so that, in the judgment of the Board, accurate appraisal of the value of the net assets of the Acquired Fund or the Surviving Fund is impracticable, the Closing Date shall be postponed until the first business day after the day when trading shall have been fully resumed and reporting shall have been restored.

4. Representations and Warranties

4.1. Except as has been fully disclosed to the Surviving Fund in a written instrument executed by an officer, Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, represents and warrants to the Surviving Fund, as follows:

(a)

The Acquired Fund is a series of Goldman Sachs Trust, which is a statutory trust duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with power under its Declaration of Trust and By-Laws to own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted;

(b)

Goldman Sachs Trust is a registered investment company classified as a management company of the open-end type, and its registration with the SEC as an investment company under the 1940 Act, and the registration of the Acquired Fund Shares under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“1933 Act”), have not been revoked or rescinded and are in full force and effect;

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(c)

No consent, approval, authorization, or order of any court or governmental authority is required for the consummation by the Acquired Fund of the transactions contemplated herein, except such as have been obtained under the 1933 Act, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“1934 Act”), and the 1940 Act, and such as may be required by state securities laws;

(d)

The current prospectus and statement of additional information of the Acquired Fund and each prospectus and statement of additional information of the Acquired Fund used at all times prior to the date of this Plan conforms or conformed at the time of its use in all material respects to the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder and does not or did not at the time of its use include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not materially misleading;

(e)

On the Closing Date, Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, will have good and marketable title to the Assets and full right, power, and authority to sell, assign, transfer and deliver such Assets hereunder free of any liens or other encumbrances, and upon delivery and payment for such Assets, Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, will acquire good and marketable title thereto, subject to no restrictions on the full transfer thereof, including such restrictions as might arise under the 1933 Act, other than as disclosed to the Surviving Fund;

(f)

The Acquired Fund is not engaged currently, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Plan will not result, in (i) a material violation of Goldman Sachs Trust’s Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, or of any agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease or other undertaking to which Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, is a party or by which it is bound, or (ii) the acceleration of any obligation, or the imposition of any penalty, under any agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease, judgment or decree to which Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, is a party or by which it is bound;

(g)

All material contracts or other commitments of the Acquired Fund (other than this Plan and certain investment contracts, including options, futures, and forward contracts) will terminate without liability to the Acquired Fund on or prior to the Closing Date;

(h)

Except as otherwise disclosed in writing to and accepted by Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, no litigation or administrative proceeding or investigation of or before any court or governmental body is presently pending or, to its knowledge, threatened against Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, or any of its properties or assets that, if adversely determined, would materially and adversely affect its financial condition or the conduct of its business. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, knows of no facts which might form the basis for the institution of such proceedings and is not a party to or subject to the provisions of any order, decree or judgment of any court or governmental body which materially and adversely affects the Acquired Fund’s business or its ability to consummate the transactions herein contemplated;

(i)

The Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Statement of Operations, Statements of Changes in Net Assets, and Schedule of Investments of the Acquired Fund dated October 31, 2019 have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, and are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) consistently applied, and such statements (copies

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of which have been furnished to the Surviving Fund) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Acquired Fund as of such date in accordance with GAAP, and there are no known contingent liabilities of the Acquired Fund required to be reflected on a balance sheet (including the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP as of such date not disclosed therein;

(j)

The Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Statement of Operations, Statements of Changes in Net Assets, and Schedule of Investments of the Acquired Fund dated April 30, 2020 (unaudited) are in accordance with GAAP consistently applied, and such statements (copies of which have been furnished to the Surviving Fund) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Acquired Fund as of such date in accordance with GAAP, including all known contingent liabilities of the Acquired Fund required to be reflected on a balance sheet (including the notes thereto) in accordance with GAAP as of such date;

(k)

Since April 30, 2020 until the Closing, there has not been any material adverse change in the Acquired Fund’s financial condition, assets, liabilities or business, other than changes occurring in the ordinary course of business, or any incurrence by the Acquired Fund of indebtedness maturing more than one year from the date such indebtedness was incurred, except as otherwise disclosed to and accepted by the Surviving Fund. For the purposes of this subparagraph (k), a decline in net asset value per share of Acquired Fund Shares due to declines in market values of securities held by the Acquired Fund, the discharge of the Acquired Fund’s liabilities, or the redemption of the Acquired Fund’s shares by shareholders of the Acquired Fund shall not constitute a material adverse change;

(l)

On the Closing Date, all Federal and other tax returns, dividend reporting forms, and other tax-related reports of the Acquired Fund required by law to have been filed by such date (including any extensions) shall have been filed and are or will be correct in all material respects, and all Federal and other taxes shown as due or required to be shown as due on said returns and reports shall have been paid or provision shall have been made for the payment thereof, and to the best of the Acquired Fund’s knowledge, no such return is currently under audit and no assessment has been asserted with respect to such returns;

(m)

For each taxable year of its operation (including the taxable year ending on the Closing Date), the Acquired Fund has met (or will meet) the requirements of Subchapter M of the Code for qualification as a regulated investment company, has been (or will be) eligible to and has computed (or will compute) its Federal income tax under Section 852 of the Code, and will have distributed all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain (as defined in the Code) through the Closing Date;

(n)

All issued and outstanding Acquired Fund Shares are, and on the Closing Date will be, duly and validly issued and outstanding and, subject to the qualifications set forth in the Goldman Sachs Trust’s Declaration of Trust, fully paid and non-assessable by Goldman Sachs Trust and have been offered and sold in every state and the District of Columbia in compliance in all material respects with applicable registration requirements of the 1933 Act and state securities laws. All of the issued and outstanding shares of the Acquired Fund will, at the time of Closing, be held by the persons and in the amounts set forth in the records of the Transfer Agent, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, as provided in paragraph 3.3. The Acquired Fund does not have outstanding any options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any Acquired Fund Shares, nor is there outstanding any security convertible into any of the Acquired Fund Shares;

(o)

The execution, delivery and performance of this Plan will have been duly authorized prior to the Closing Date by all necessary action, if any, on the part of the Board, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, and this Plan will constitute a valid and binding obligation of the Acquired Fund, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject, as to enforcement, to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equity principles;

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(p)

The information to be furnished by the Acquired Fund for use in registration statements, information statements and other documents filed or to be filed with any Federal, state or local regulatory authority (including the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), which may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be accurate and complete in all material respects and shall comply in all material respects with Federal securities and other laws and regulations thereunder applicable thereto; and

(q)

The combined information statement and prospectus (“Information Statement”) to be included in the Registration Statement referred to in paragraph 5.5, insofar as it relates to the Acquired Fund, will, on the effective date of the Registration Statement on Form N-14 (“Registration Statement”) and on the Closing Date (i) not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not materially misleading, provided, however, that the representations and warranties of this subparagraph (q) shall not apply to statements in or omissions from the Information Statement and the Registration Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information that was furnished by the Surviving Fund for use therein, and (ii) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

4.2. Except as has been fully disclosed to the Acquired Fund in a written instrument executed by an officer of Goldman Sachs Trust, Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, represents and warrants to the Acquired Fund, as follows:

(a)

The Surviving Fund is a series of Goldman Sachs Trust, which is a statutory trust duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware with power under its Declaration of Trust and By-Laws to own all of its properties and assets and to carry on its business as it is now being conducted;

(b)

Goldman Sachs Trust is a registered investment company classified as a management company of the open-end type, and its registration with the SEC as an investment company under the 1940 Act, and the registration of the Surviving Fund Shares under the 1933 Act have not been revoked or rescinded and are in full force and effect;

(c)

No consent, approval, authorization, or order of any court or governmental authority is required for the consummation by the Surviving Fund of the transactions contemplated herein, except such as have been obtained under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act, and such as may be required by state securities laws;

(d)

The current prospectus and statement of additional information of the Surviving Fund and each prospectus and statement of additional information of the Surviving Fund used at all times prior to the Closing Date conforms or conformed at the time of its use in all material respects to the applicable requirements of the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations of the SEC thereunder and does not or did not at the time of its use include any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not materially misleading;

(e)

On the Closing Date, Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, will have good and marketable title to the Surviving Fund’s assets, free of any liens or other encumbrances, except those liens or encumbrances as to which the Acquired Fund has received notice and necessary documentation at or prior to the Closing;

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(f)

The Surviving Fund is not engaged currently, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Plan will not result, in (i) a material violation of Goldman Sachs Trust’s Declaration of Trust or By-Laws, or of any agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease or other undertaking to which Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, is a party or by which it is bound, or (ii) the acceleration of any obligation, or the imposition of any penalty, under any agreement, indenture, instrument, contract, lease, judgment or decree to which Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, is a party or by which it is bound;

(g)

Except as otherwise disclosed in writing to and accepted by Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, no litigation or administrative proceeding or investigation of or before any court or governmental body is presently pending or, to the Surviving Fund’s knowledge, threatened against Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, or any of the Surviving Fund’s properties or assets that, if adversely determined, would materially and adversely affect the Surviving Fund’s financial condition or the conduct of its business. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, knows of no facts which might form the basis for the institution of such proceedings and is not a party to or subject to the provisions of any order, decree or judgment of any court or governmental body which materially and adversely affects the Surviving Fund’s business or its ability to consummate the transactions herein contemplated;

(h)

All issued and outstanding Surviving Fund Shares are, and on the Closing Date will be, duly and validly issued and outstanding and, subject to the qualifications set forth in the Goldman Sachs Trust’s Declaration of Trust, fully paid and non-assessable by Goldman Sachs Trust and will have been offered in every state and the District of Columbia in compliance in all material respects with applicable registration requirements of the 1933 Act and state securities laws. The Surviving Fund does not have outstanding any options, warrants or other rights to subscribe for or purchase any Surviving Fund Shares, nor is there outstanding any security convertible into any Surviving Fund Shares;

(i)

The execution, delivery and performance of this Plan will have been duly authorized prior to the Closing Date by all necessary action, if any, on the part of the Board, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, and this Plan will constitute a valid and binding obligation of the Surviving Fund, enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject, as to enforcement, to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws relating to or affecting creditors’ rights and to general equity principles;

(j)

The Surviving Fund Shares to be issued and delivered to the Acquired Fund, for the account of the Acquired Fund Shareholders, pursuant to the terms of this Plan, will on the Closing Date have been duly authorized and, when so issued and delivered, will be duly and validly issued Surviving Fund Shares, and, subject to the qualifications set forth in the Goldman Sachs Trust’s Declaration of Trust, will be fully paid and non-assessable by the Surviving Fund;

(k)

On the Closing Date, all Federal and other tax returns, dividend reporting forms, and other tax-related reports of the Surviving Fund required by law to have been filed by such date (including any extensions) shall have been filed and are or will be correct in all material respects, and all Federal and other taxes shown as due or required to be shown as due on said returns and reports shall have been paid or provision shall have been made for the payment thereof, and to the best of the Surviving Fund’s knowledge no such return is currently under audit and no assessment has been asserted with respect to such returns;

(l)

For each taxable year of its operation (including the taxable year that includes the Closing Date), the Surviving Fund has met (or will meet) the requirements of Subchapter M of the Code for qualification as a regulated investment company, has been eligible to (or will be eligible to) and has computed (or will compute) its federal income tax under Section 852 of the Code, and has distributed all of its investment company taxable income and net capital gain (as defined in the Code) that is required to have been distributed for periods ending prior to the Closing Date.

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(m)

The information to be furnished by the Surviving Fund for use in the registration statements, information statements and other documents that may be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, shall be accurate and complete in all material respects and shall comply in all material respects with Federal securities and other laws and regulations thereunder applicable thereto; and

(n)

The Information Statement to be included in the Registration Statement (and any amendment or supplement thereto), insofar as it relates to the Surviving Fund and the Surviving Fund Shares, will, from the effective date of the Registration Statement through the Closing Date (i) not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not materially misleading, provided, however, that the representations and warranties of this subparagraph (n) shall not apply to statements in or omissions from the Information Statement and the Registration Statement made in reliance upon and in conformity with information that was furnished by the Acquired Fund for use therein, and (ii) comply in all material respects with the provisions of the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act, and the 1940 Act and the rules and regulations thereunder.

5. Covenants of the Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund

5.1. The Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund each will operate its business in the ordinary course between the date hereof and the Closing Date, it being understood that such ordinary course of business will include the declaration and payment of customary dividends and distributions, and any other distribution that may be advisable.

5.2. The Acquired Fund covenants that the Surviving Fund Shares to be issued hereunder are not being acquired for the purpose of making any distribution thereof, other than in accordance with the terms of this Plan.

5.3. The Acquired Fund will assist the Surviving Fund in obtaining such information as the Surviving Fund reasonably requests concerning the beneficial ownership of the Acquired Fund’s shares.

5.4. Subject to the provisions of this Plan, the Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund will each take, or cause to be taken, all action, and do or cause to be done all things, reasonably necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Plan.

5.5. The Acquired Fund has provided the Surviving Fund with information reasonably necessary for the preparation of the Information Statement (referred to in subparagraph 4.1(q)) to be included in a Registration Statement on Form N-14, in compliance with the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act and the 1940 Act.

5.6. As soon as is reasonably practicable after the Closing, the Acquired Fund will make a liquidating distribution to its respective shareholders consisting of the Surviving Fund Shares received at the Closing.

5.7. The Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund shall each use their reasonable best efforts to fulfill or obtain the fulfillment of the conditions precedent to effect the transactions contemplated by this Plan as promptly as practicable.

5.8. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, covenants that it will, from time to time, as and when reasonably requested by the Surviving Fund, execute and deliver or cause to be executed and delivered all such assignments and other instruments, and will take or cause to be taken such further action as Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, may reasonably deem necessary or desirable in order to vest in and confirm (a) Goldman Sachs Trust’s, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, title to and possession of the Surviving Fund Shares to be delivered hereunder, and (b) Goldman Sachs Trust’s, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, title to and possession of all the Assets and otherwise to carry out the intent and purpose of this Plan.

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5.9. The Surviving Fund will use all reasonable efforts to obtain the approvals and authorizations required by the 1933 Act, the 1940 Act and such of the state blue sky or securities laws as may be necessary in order to continue its operations after the Closing Date.

6. Conditions Precedent to Obligations of the Acquired Fund

The obligations of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, to consummate the transactions provided for herein shall be subject, at Goldman Sachs Trust’s election, to the performance by Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, of all the obligations to be performed by it hereunder on or before the Closing Date, and, in addition thereto, the following further conditions:

6.1. All representations and warranties of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, contained in this Plan shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof and, except as they may be affected by the transactions contemplated by this Plan, as of the Closing Date, with the same force and effect as if made on and as of the Closing Date;

6.2. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, shall have delivered to the Acquired Fund a certificate executed in the name of the Surviving Fund by its President or Vice President and its Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Acquired Fund, and dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that the representations and warranties of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, made in this Plan are true and correct in all material aspects at and as of the Closing Date, except as they may be affected by the transactions contemplated by this Plan, and as to such other matters as Goldman Sachs Trust shall reasonably request;

6.3. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, shall have performed all of the covenants and complied with all of the provisions required by this Plan to be performed or complied with by Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, on or before the Closing Date; and

6.4. The Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund shall have agreed on the number of full and fractional Surviving Fund Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganization after such number has been calculated in accordance with paragraph 1.1.

7. Conditions Precedent to Obligations of the Surviving Fund

The obligations of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, to complete the transactions provided for herein shall be subject, at Goldman Sachs Trust’s election, to the performance by Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, of all of the obligations to be performed by it hereunder on or before the Closing Date and, in addition thereto, the following conditions:

7.1. All representations and warranties of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, contained in this Plan shall be true and correct in all material respects as of the date hereof and, except as they may be affected by the transactions contemplated by this Plan, as of the Closing Date, with the same force and effect as if made on and as of the Closing Date;

7.2. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, shall have delivered to the Surviving Fund a statement of the Acquired Fund’s Assets and Liabilities, as of the Closing Date, certified by the Treasurer of the Acquired Fund;

7.3. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, shall have delivered to the Surviving Fund a certificate executed in the name of the Acquired Fund by its President or Vice President and its Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer, in a form reasonably satisfactory to the Surviving Fund and dated as of the Closing Date, to the effect that the representations and warranties of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, made in this Plan are true and correct in all material aspects at and as of the Closing Date, except as they may be affected by the transactions contemplated by this Plan, and as to such other matters as Goldman Sachs Trust shall reasonably request;

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7.4. Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, shall have performed all of the covenants and complied with all of the provisions required by this Plan to be performed or complied with by Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, on or before the Closing Date;

7.5. The Acquired Fund shall have declared and paid a distribution or distributions prior to the Closing that, together with all previous distributions, shall have the effect of distributing to its shareholders (i) all of its investment company taxable income and all of its net realized capital gains, if any, for the period from the close of its last fiscal year to 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the Closing; and (ii) any undistributed investment company taxable income and net realized capital gains from any period to the extent not otherwise already distributed; and

7.6. The Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund shall have agreed on the number of full and fractional Surviving Fund Shares to be issued in connection with the Reorganization after such number has been calculated in accordance with paragraph 1.1.

8. Further Conditions Precedent to Obligations of the Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund

If any of the conditions set forth below have not been satisfied on or before the Closing Date with respect to Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Acquired Fund, or Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund, the other party to this Plan (or in the case of Paragraph 8.1, either party to this Plan) shall, at its option, not be required to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Plan:

8.1. On the Closing Date no action, suit or other proceeding shall be pending or, to either party’s knowledge, threatened before any court or governmental agency in which it is sought to restrain or prohibit, or obtain damages or other relief in connection with, this Plan or the transactions contemplated herein;

8.2. All consents of other parties and all other consents, orders and permits of Federal, state and local regulatory authorities deemed necessary by each party to permit consummation, in all material respects, of the transactions contemplated hereby shall have been obtained, except where failure to obtain any such consent, order or permit would not involve a risk of a material adverse effect on the assets or properties of the Surviving Fund or the Acquired Fund, provided that either party hereto may for itself waive any of such conditions;

8.3. The Registration Statement (and the Information Statement included therein) shall have become effective under the 1933 Act and no stop orders suspending the effectiveness thereof shall have been issued and, to the best knowledge of the parties hereto, no investigation or proceeding for that purpose shall have been instituted or be pending, threatened or contemplated under the 1933 Act; and

8.4. The parties shall have received the opinion of counsel to the parties substantially to the effect that based upon certain facts, assumptions, and representations, the transactions contemplated by this Plan shall constitute a tax-free reorganization for Federal income tax purposes. The delivery of such opinion is conditioned upon receipt by counsel to the parties of representations it shall request of the parties. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the parties may not waive the condition set forth in this paragraph 8.4.

9. Indemnification

9.1. Goldman Sachs Trust, out of the Surviving Fund’s assets and property, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Acquired Fund from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including, without limitation, the payment of reasonable legal fees and reasonable costs of investigation) to which the Acquired Fund may become subject, insofar as such loss, claim, damage, liability or expense (or actions with respect thereto) arises out of or is based on any breach by the Surviving Fund of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Plan.

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9.2. Goldman Sachs Trust, out of the Acquired Fund’s assets and property, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Surviving Fund from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities or expenses (including, without limitation, the payment of reasonable legal fees and reasonable costs of investigation) to which the Surviving Fund may become subject, insofar as such loss, claim, damage, liability or expense (or actions with respect thereto) arises out of or is based on any breach by the Acquired Fund of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in this Plan.

10. Brokerage Fees and Expenses

10.1. The Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund represent and warrant to each other that there are no brokers or finders entitled to receive any payments in connection with the transactions provided for herein, other than any brokerage fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Reorganization.

10.2. The expenses relating to the proposed Reorganization will be borne by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. The costs of the Reorganization shall include, but not be limited to, costs associated with obtaining any necessary order of exemption from the 1940 Act, if any, preparation, printing and distributing the Registration Statement and Information Statement, legal fees, accounting fees, securities registration fees and brokerage costs, trading taxes and other transaction costs associated with portfolio adjustments. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, expenses will in any event be paid by the party directly incurring such expenses if and to the extent that the payment by another person of such expenses would result in the disqualification of such party as a “regulated investment company” within the meaning of Section 851 of the Code.

11. Entire Agreement; Survival of Warranties

11.1. Each party to this agreement agrees that it has not made any representation, warranty or covenant, not set forth herein, and that this Plan constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.

11.2. The representations, warranties and covenants contained in this Plan or in any document delivered pursuant hereto or in connection herewith shall survive the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder. The covenants to be performed after the Closing and the obligations of the Acquired Fund and Surviving Fund in Sections 9.1 and 9.2 shall survive the Closing.

12. Termination

This Plan may be terminated and the transactions contemplated hereby may be abandoned by resolution of the Board at any time prior to the Closing Date, if circumstances should develop that, in the opinion of the Board, make proceeding with the Plan inadvisable.

13. Amendments

This Plan may be amended, modified or supplemented in such manner as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the authorized officers of Goldman Sachs Trust, on behalf of the Funds.

14. Notices

Any notice, report, statement or demand required or permitted by any provisions of this Plan shall be in writing and shall be given by facsimile, electronic delivery (i.e., e-mail), personal service or prepaid or certified mail addressed to the Funds, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282, Attn: Caroline L. Kraus, Esq., Secretary, in each case with a copy to Dechert LLP, One International Place, 40^th Floor, 100 Oliver Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02110-2605, Attn: Geoffrey R.T. Kenyon, Esq.

15. Headings; Governing Law; Assignment; Limitation of Liability

15.1. The Article and paragraph headings contained in this Plan are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Plan.

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15.2. This Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws.

15.3. This Plan shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, but no assignment or transfer hereof or of any rights or obligations hereunder shall be made by any party without the written consent of the other party. Nothing herein expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give any person, firm or corporation, other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this Plan.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Plan to be executed as of the date above first written.


GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST		GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
On behalf of the Surviving Fund:		On behalf of the Acquired Fund:
Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund		Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

By:		By:
Name:	Joseph F. DiMaria	Name:	Joseph F. DiMaria
Title:	Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer	Title:	Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Treasurer

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. agrees to the provisions set forth in Sections 10.2 and 15.3 of this Plan.


GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

By:
Name:		James A. McNamara
Title:		President

Schedule A


Acquired Fund		Surviving Fund
Class A	g	Class A

Class C	g	Class C

Institutional	g	Institutional

Investor	g	Investor

Class R6	g	Class R6

Class P	g	Class P

Exhibit B

GSAM’S GLOBAL EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY AND ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PORTFOLIO RISKS, SECURITIES AND TECHNIQUES

GSAM’s Global Emerging Markets Equity Investment Philosophy:


Belief		How the Investment Adviser Acts on This Belief
• Excess returns can be generated by conducting thorough fundamental research and individual stock selection		Seeks to generate excess returns through an intensive research culture and a strong commitment to on-the-ground research resources around the world.

• Differentiated portfolios provide the greatest potential to generate excess returns		Builds portfolios that are reflective of the team’s best investment ideas so that the majority of excess returns is driven by stock selection.

• Accountability at the portfolio management level is critical		By ensuring the portfolio managers are empowered to make decisions and are fully accountable for the performance of the Funds, we believe we can build portfolios that reflect the best risk reward opportunities from our research teams globally.

GSAM’s Global Emerging Markets Equity team’s investment philosophy is grounded in the belief that we can achieve a competitive edge through selecting stocks with local expertise while being opportunistic investors. We seek to discover a broad range of investment ideas while being flexible, nimble, contrarian and avoiding complacency. We believe a company’s prospective ability to generate high returns on invested capital will strongly influence investment success. In our view, using a strong valuation discipline to purchase well-positioned, cash-generating businesses run by shareholder-oriented management teams is the best formula for long-term portfolio performance.

GSAM’s ESG Emerging Markets Equity Investment Philosophy:


Belief		How the Investment Adviser Acts on This Belief
• Companies that employ sustainable practices and adhere to ESG principles can be more responsive and adaptive to change, better preserve competitive advantages and maintain financial resiliency		Seeks to identify sound and sustainable companies at discounts to intrinsic value by conducting proprietary ESG research and bottom-up company analysis.

From a valuation perspective, the Investment Adviser generally looks for companies where the Investment Adviser’s estimate of their earnings, asset value or cash flow is meaningfully different from consensus; or where the Investment Adviser believes growth in intrinsic value is not reflected in the share price. Within the valuation framework, the Investment Adviser actively searches for companies that it believes can produce sustainable, above average returns over the full market cycle. As such, the Investment Adviser seeks companies that exhibit strong corporate governance, such that minority shareholders may benefit from returns.

Additional Information on Portfolio Risks, Securities and Techniques

A.	General Portfolio Risks

The Funds will be subject to the risks associated with equity investments. “Equity investments” may include common stocks, preferred stocks, interests in REITs, convertible debt obligations, convertible preferred stocks, equity interests in trusts, partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies and similar enterprises, other investment companies (including ETFs), warrants, stock purchase rights, Depositary Receipts and synthetic and derivative instruments (such as participation notes, swaps, options and futures contracts) that have economic characteristics similar to equity securities. In general, the values of equity investments fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and in response to general market and economic conditions. Accordingly, the values of the equity investments that a Fund holds may decline over short or extended periods. The stock markets tend to be cyclical, with periods when stock prices generally rise and periods when prices generally decline. This volatility means that the value of your investment in a Fund may increase or decrease. In recent years, certain stock markets have experienced substantial price volatility. To the extent a Fund’s net assets decrease or increase in the future due to price volatility or share redemption or purchase activity, the Fund’s expense ratio may correspondingly increase or decrease from the expense ratio disclosed in the Prospectus.

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To the extent a Fund invests in pooled investment vehicles (including investment companies and ETFs), partnerships and REITs, the Fund will be affected by the investment policies, practices and performance of such entities in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Fund invests therein.

To the extent that a Fund invests in fixed income securities, that Fund will also be subject to the risks associated with its fixed income securities. These risks include interest rate risk, credit/default risk and call/extension risk. In general, interest rate risk involves the risk that when interest rates decline, the market value of fixed income securities tends to increase (although many mortgage-related securities will have less potential than other debt securities for capital appreciation during periods of declining rates). Conversely, when interest rates increase, the market value of fixed income securities tends to decline. Credit/default risk involves the risk that an issuer or guarantor could default on its obligations, and a Fund will not recover its investment. Call risk and extension risk are normally present in mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. For example, homeowners have the option to prepay their mortgages. Therefore, the duration of a security backed by home mortgages can either shorten (call risk) or lengthen (extension risk). In general, if interest rates on new mortgage loans fall sufficiently below the interest rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would be expected to increase. Conversely, if mortgage loan interest rates rise above the interest rates on existing outstanding mortgage loans, the rate of prepayment would be expected to decrease. In either case, a change in the prepayment rate can result in losses to investors. The same would be true of asset-backed securities such as securities backed by car loans.

A rising interest rate environment could cause the value of a Fund’s fixed income securities to decrease, and fixed income markets to experience increased volatility in addition to heightened levels of liquidity risk. Additionally, decreases in the value of fixed income securities could lead to increased shareholder redemptions, which could impair a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective. The risks associated with changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on the markets and the Funds’ investments.

The Funds may invest in non-investment grade fixed income securities (commonly known as “junk bonds”), which are rated below investment grade (or determined to be of comparable credit quality, if not rated) at the time of purchase and are therefore considered speculative. Because non-investment grade fixed income securities are issued by issuers with low credit ratings, they pose a greater risk of default than investment grade securities.

The Investment Adviser will not consider the portfolio turnover rate a limiting factor in making investment decisions for a Fund. A high rate of portfolio turnover (100% or more) involves correspondingly greater expenses which must be borne by a Fund and its shareholders, and is also likely to result in higher short-term capital gains taxable to certain shareholders. The portfolio turnover rate is calculated by dividing the lesser of the dollar amount of sales or purchases of portfolio securities by the average monthly value of a Fund’s portfolio securities, excluding securities having a maturity at the date of purchase of one year or less. See “Financial Highlights” above for a statement of the Funds’ historical portfolio turnover rates.

The Funds may, from time to time, enter into arrangements with certain brokers or other counterparties that require the segregation of collateral. For operational, cost or other reasons, when setting up arrangements relating to the execution/clearing of trades, a Fund may choose to select a segregation model which may not be the most protective option available in the case of a default by a broker or counterparty.

The following sections provide further information on certain types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including their associated risks. Additional information is provided in the SAI, which is available upon request. Among other things, the SAI describes certain fundamental investment restrictions that cannot be changed without shareholder approval. You should note, however, that all investment objectives and all investment policies not specifically designated as fundamental are non-fundamental, and may be changed without shareholder approval. If there is a change in a Fund’s investment objective, you should consider whether that Fund remains an appropriate investment in light of your then current financial position and needs.

B.	Other Portfolio Risks

Risks of Investing in Mid-Capitalization and Small-Capitalization Companies. Each Fund may, to the extent consistent with its investment policies, invest in mid- and small-capitalization companies. Investments in mid- and small-capitalization companies involve greater risk and portfolio price volatility than investments in larger capitalization stocks. Among the reasons for the greater price volatility of these investments are the less certain growth prospects of smaller firms and the lower degree of liquidity in the markets for such securities. Mid- and small-capitalization companies may be thinly traded and may have to be sold at a discount from current market prices or in small lots over an extended period of time. In addition, these securities are subject to the risk that during certain periods the liquidity of particular issuers or industries, or all securities in particular investment categories, will shrink or disappear suddenly and

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without warning as a result of adverse economic or market conditions, or adverse investor perceptions whether or not accurate. Because of the lack of sufficient market liquidity, a Fund may incur losses because it will be required to effect sales at a disadvantageous time and only then at a substantial drop in price. Mid- and small-capitalization companies include “unseasoned” issuers that do not have an established financial history; often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources; may depend on or use a few key personnel for management; and may be susceptible to losses and risks of bankruptcy. Mid- and small-capitalization companies may be operating at a loss or have significant variations in operating results; may be engaged in a rapidly changing business with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence; may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, to finance expansion or to maintain their competitive position; and may have substantial borrowings or may otherwise have a weak financial condition. In addition, these companies may face intense competition, including competition from companies with greater financial resources, more extensive development, manufacturing, marketing, and other capabilities, and a larger number of qualified managerial and technical personnel. Transaction costs for these investments are often higher than those of larger capitalization companies. Investments in mid- and small-capitalization companies may be more difficult to price precisely than other types of securities because of their characteristics and lower trading volumes.

Risks of Foreign Investments. The Funds will make foreign investments. Foreign investments involve special risks that are not typically associated with U.S. dollar denominated or quoted securities of U.S. issuers. Foreign investments may be affected by changes in currency rates, changes in foreign or U.S. laws or restrictions applicable to such investments and changes in exchange control regulations (e.g., currency blockage). A decline in the exchange rate of the currency (i.e., weakening of the currency against the U.S. dollar) in which a portfolio security is quoted or denominated relative to the U.S. dollar would reduce the value of the portfolio security. In addition, if the currency in which a Fund receives dividends, interest or other payments declines in value against the U.S. dollar before such income is distributed as dividends to shareholders or converted to U.S. dollars, the Fund may have to sell portfolio securities to obtain sufficient cash to pay such dividends.

Certain foreign markets may rely heavily on particular industries or foreign capital and are more vulnerable to diplomatic developments, the imposition of economic sanctions against a particular country or countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals, changes in international trading patterns, trade barriers, and other protectionist or retaliatory measures. International trade barriers or economic sanctions against foreign countries, organizations, entities and/or individuals may adversely affect a Fund’s foreign holdings or exposures.

Brokerage commissions, custodial services and other costs relating to investment in international securities markets generally are more expensive than in the United States. In addition, clearance and settlement procedures may be different in foreign countries and, in certain markets, such procedures have been unable to keep pace with the volume of securities transactions, thus making it difficult to conduct such transactions.

Foreign issuers are not generally subject to uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to U.S. issuers. There may be less publicly available information about a foreign issuer than about a U.S. issuer. In addition, there is generally less government regulation of foreign markets, companies and securities dealers than in the United States, and the legal remedies for investors may be more limited than the remedies available in the United States. Foreign securities markets may have substantially less volume than U.S. securities markets and securities of many foreign issuers are less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable domestic issuers. Furthermore, with respect to certain foreign countries, there is a possibility of nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, imposition of withholding or other taxes on dividend or interest payments (or, in some cases, capital gains distributions), limitations on the removal of funds or other assets from such countries, and risks of political or social instability or diplomatic developments which could adversely affect investments in those countries.

Certain foreign investments may become less liquid in response to social, political or market developments or adverse investor perceptions, or become illiquid after purchase by the Fund, particularly during periods of market turmoil. Certain foreign investments may become illiquid when, for instance, there are few, if any, interested buyers and sellers or when dealers are unwilling to make a market for certain securities. When a Fund holds illiquid investments, its portfolio may be harder to value, especially in changing markets.

If a Fund focuses its investments in one or a few countries and currencies, the Fund may be subjected to greater risks than if a Fund’s assets were not geographically focused.

Investments in foreign securities may take the form of sponsored and unsponsored ADRs, GDRs, EDRs, TDRs or other similar instruments representing securities of foreign issuers. ADRs, GDRs, EDRs and TDRs represent the right to receive securities of foreign issuers deposited in a bank or other depository. ADRs and certain GDRs are traded in the United States. GDRs may be traded in either the United States or in foreign markets. EDRs and TDRs are traded primarily outside the United States. Prices of ADRs are quoted in U.S. dollars. EDRs, GDRs and TDRs are not necessarily quoted in the same currency as the underlying security.

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Risks of Sovereign Debt. Investment in sovereign debt obligations by a Fund involves risks not present in debt obligations of corporate issuers. The issuer of the debt or the governmental authorities that control the repayment of the debt may be unable or unwilling to repay principal or interest when due in accordance with the terms of such debt, and a Fund may have limited recourse to compel payment in the event of a default. Periods of economic uncertainty may result in the volatility of market prices of sovereign debt, and in turn a Fund’s NAV, to a greater extent than the volatility inherent in debt obligations of U.S. issuers.

A sovereign debtor’s willingness or ability to repay principal and pay interest in a timely manner may be affected by, among other factors, its cash flow situation, the extent of its foreign currency reserves, the availability of sufficient foreign exchange on the date a payment is due, the relative size of the debt service burden to the economy as a whole, the sovereign debtor’s policy toward international lenders, and the political constraints to which a sovereign debtor may be subject.

Risks of Emerging Countries. The Funds may invest in securities of issuers located in emerging countries. The risks of foreign investment are heightened when the issuer is located in an emerging country. Emerging countries are generally located in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central and South America. A Fund’s purchase and sale of portfolio securities in certain emerging countries may be constrained by limitations relating to daily changes in the prices of listed securities, periodic trading or settlement volume and/or limitations on aggregate holdings of foreign investors. Such limitations may be computed based on the aggregate trading volume by or holdings of a Fund, the Investment Adviser, its affiliates and their respective clients and other service providers. A Fund may not be able to sell securities in circumstances where price, trading or settlement volume limitations have been reached.

Foreign investment in the securities markets of certain emerging countries is restricted or controlled to varying degrees which may limit investment in such countries or increase the administrative costs of such investments. For example, certain Asian countries require governmental approval prior to investments by foreign persons or limit investment by foreign persons to only a specified percentage of an issuer’s outstanding securities or a specific class of securities which may have less advantageous terms (including price) than securities of the issuer available for purchase by nationals. In addition, certain countries may restrict or prohibit investment opportunities in issuers or industries deemed important to national interests. Such restrictions may affect the market price, liquidity and rights of securities that may be purchased by a Fund. The repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of securities sales from certain emerging countries is subject to restrictions such as the need for governmental consents, which may make it difficult for a Fund to invest in such emerging countries. A Fund could be adversely affected by delays in, or a refusal to grant, any required governmental approval for such repatriation. In situations where a country restricts direct investment in securities (which may occur in certain Asian and other countries), a Fund may invest in such countries through other investment funds in such countries.

Many emerging countries have experienced currency devaluations and substantial (and, in some cases, extremely high) rates of inflation. Other emerging countries have experienced economic recessions. These circumstances have had a negative effect on the economies and securities markets of such emerging countries. Economies in emerging countries generally are dependent heavily upon commodity prices and international trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be affected adversely by the economies of their trading partners, trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade.

Many emerging countries are subject to a substantial degree of economic, political and social instability. Governments of some emerging countries are authoritarian in nature or have been installed or removed as a result of military coups, while governments in other emerging countries have periodically used force to suppress civil dissent. Disparities of wealth, the pace and success of democratization, and ethnic, religious and racial disaffection, among other factors, have also led to social unrest, violence and/or labor unrest in some emerging countries. Unanticipated political or social developments may result in sudden and significant investment losses. Investing in emerging countries involves greater risk of loss due to expropriation, nationalization, confiscation of assets and property or the imposition of restrictions on foreign investments and on repatriation of capital invested. As an example, in the past, some Eastern European governments have expropriated substantial amounts of private property, and many claims of the property owners have never been fully settled. There is no assurance that similar expropriations will not occur in other countries.

A Fund’s investment in emerging countries may also be subject to withholding or other taxes, which may be significant and may reduce the return to the Fund from an investment in issuers in such countries.

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Settlement procedures in emerging countries are frequently less developed and reliable than those in the United States and may involve a Fund’s delivery of securities before receipt of payment for their sale. In addition, significant delays may occur in certain markets in registering the transfer of securities. Settlement or registration problems may make it more difficult for a Fund to value its portfolio securities and could cause the Fund to miss attractive investment opportunities, to have a portion of its assets uninvested or to incur losses due to the failure of a counterparty to pay for securities the Fund has delivered or the Fund’s inability to complete its contractual obligations because of theft or other reasons.

The creditworthiness of the local securities firms used by a Fund in emerging countries may not be as sound as the creditworthiness of firms used in more developed countries. As a result, the Fund may be subject to a greater risk of loss if a securities firm defaults in the performance of its responsibilities.

The small size and inexperience of the securities markets in certain emerging countries and the limited volume of trading in securities in those countries may make a Fund’s investments in such countries less liquid and more volatile than investments in countries with more developed securities markets (such as the United States, Japan and most Western European countries). A Fund’s investments in emerging countries are subject to the risk that the liquidity of a particular investment, or investments generally, in such countries will shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse economic, market or political conditions or adverse investor perceptions, whether or not accurate. Because of the lack of sufficient market liquidity, a Fund may incur losses because it will be required to effect sales at a disadvantageous time and only then at a substantial drop in price. Investments in emerging countries may be more difficult to value precisely because of the characteristics discussed above and lower trading volumes.

A Fund’s use of foreign currency management techniques in emerging countries may be limited. The Investment Adviser anticipates that a significant portion of the Funds’ currency exposure in emerging countries may not be covered by those techniques.

Risks Specific to Greater China. Investments in Greater China are generally subject to a higher degree of risk than investments in the U.S. and other developed countries. The economies of Greater China—which includes Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan—differ from the U.S. economy in terms of legal and regulatory controls, the rate of growth of gross domestic product, the rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position, among other factors. Greater China is also subject to heightened risk of adverse environmental events and natural disasters, including earthquakes, droughts, and floods, and may demonstrate economic sensitivity to such events.

Mainland China. Investments in Mainland China are subject to the risks associated with greater governmental control over the economy, political and legal uncertainties and currency fluctuations or blockage. In particular, the Chinese Communist Party exercises significant control over economic growth in Mainland China through the allocation of resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.

Because the local legal system is still developing, it may be more difficult to obtain or enforce judgments with respect to investments in Mainland China. Chinese companies may not be subject to the same disclosure, accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards and practices as U.S. companies. Thus, there may be less information publicly available about Chinese companies than about most U.S. companies. Government supervision and regulation of Chinese stock exchanges, currency markets, trading systems and brokers may be more or less rigorous than that present in the U.S. The procedures and rules governing transactions and custody in Mainland China also may involve delays in payment, delivery or recovery of money or investments. The imposition of tariffs or other trade barriers by the U.S. or other foreign governments on exports from Mainland China may also have an adverse impact on Chinese issuers and China’s economy as a whole.

Foreign investments in Mainland China are somewhat restricted. Securities listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges are divided into two classes of shares: A shares and B Shares. Ownership of A Shares is restricted to Chinese investors, Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFIIs”) who have obtained a QFII license, and participants in the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs (“Stock Connect”). B shares may be owned by Chinese and foreign investors. The Funds may obtain exposure to the A share market in the People’s Republic of China by either investing directly in A shares through participation in Stock Connect, or by investing in participatory notes issued by banks, broker-dealers and other financial institutions, or other structured or derivative instruments that are designed to replicate, or otherwise provide exposure to, the performance of A shares of Chinese companies. The Funds may also invest directly in B shares on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges.

As a result of investing in the People’s Republic of China, a Fund may be subject to withholding and various other taxes imposed by the People’s Republic of China. To date, a 10% withholding tax has been levied on cash dividends, distributions and interest payments from companies listed in the People’s Republic of China to foreign investors, unless the withholding tax can be reduced by an applicable income tax treaty.

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As of November 17, 2014, foreign mutual funds, which qualify as Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“QFIIs”) and/or RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (“RQFIIs”), are temporarily exempt from enterprise income tax on capital gains arising from securities trading in the People’s Republic of China. It is currently unclear when this preferential treatment would end. If the preferential treatment were to end, such capital gains would be subject to a 10% withholding tax in the People’s Republic of China. Meanwhile, the purchase and sale of publicly traded equities by a QFII/RQFII is exempt from value-added tax in the People’s Republic of China.

The tax law and regulations of the People’s Republic of China are constantly changing, and they may be changed with retrospective effect to the advantage or disadvantage of shareholders. The interpretation and applicability of the tax law and regulations by tax authorities may not be as consistent and transparent as those of more developed nations, and may vary from region to region. It should also be noted that any provision for taxation made by the Investment Adviser may be excessive or inadequate to meet final tax liabilities. Consequently, shareholders may be advantaged or disadvantaged depending upon the final tax liabilities, the level of provision and when they subscribed and/or redeemed their shares of a Fund.

Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. Since Hong Kong reverted to Chinese sovereignty in 1997, it has been governed by the Basic Law, a “quasi-constitution.” The Basic Law guarantees a high degree of autonomy in certain matters, including economic matters, until 2047. Attempts by the government of the People’s Republic of China to exert greater control over Hong Kong’s economic, political or legal structures or its existing social policy, could negatively affect investor confidence in Hong Kong, which in turn could negatively affect markets and business performance.

In addition, the Hong Kong dollar trades within a fixed trading band rate to (or is “pegged” to) the U.S. dollar. This fixed exchange rate has contributed to the growth and stability of the economy, but could be discontinued. It is uncertain what affect any discontinuance of the currency peg and the establishment of an alternative exchange rate system would have on the Hong Kong economy.

Taiwan. The prospect of political reunification of the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan has engendered hostility between the two regions’ governments. This situation poses a significant threat to Taiwan’s economy, as heightened conflict could potentially lead to distortions in Taiwan’s capital accounts and have an adverse impact on the value of investments throughout Greater China.

Investing through Stock Connect. The Funds may invest in eligible securities (“Stock Connect Securities”) listed and traded on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges through Stock Connect. Stock Connect is a mutual market access program that allows Chinese investors to trade Stock Connect Securities listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange via Chinese brokers and non-Chinese investors (such as the Funds) to purchase China A Shares via brokers in Hong Kong. Although Stock Connect allows non-Chinese investors to trade Chinese equities without obtaining a special license (in contrast to earlier direct investment programs), purchases of securities through Stock Connect are subject to market-wide trading volume and market cap quota limitations, which may prevent a Fund from purchasing Stock Connect Securities when it is otherwise desirable to do so. Additionally, restrictions on the timing of permitted trading activity in Stock Connect Securities, including the imposition of local holidays in either Hong Kong or Mainland China and restrictions on purchasing and selling the same security on the same day, may subject a Fund’s Stock Connect Securities to price fluctuations at times where it is unable to add to or exit its position.

The eligibility of China A Shares to be accessed through Stock Connect is subject to change by Chinese regulators. Only certain securities are accessible through Stock Connect and such eligibility may be revoked at any time, resulting in a Fund’s inability to add to (but not subtract from) any existing positions in Stock Connect Securities. There can be no assurance that further regulations will not affect the availability of securities in the program or impose other limitations.

Because Stock Connect is relatively new, its effects on the market for trading China A Shares are uncertain. In addition, the trading, settlement and information technology systems used to operate Stock Connect are relatively new and are continuing to evolve. In the event that these systems do not function properly, trading through Stock Connect could be disrupted.

Stock Connect is subject to regulation by both Hong Kong and Mainland China. Regulators in both jurisdictions may suspend or terminate Stock Connect trading in certain circumstances. In addition, Chinese regulators have previously suspended trading in Chinese issuers (or permitted such issuers to suspend trading) during market disruptions and may do so again in the event of future disruptions and/or various company-specific events. Such suspensions may be widespread and may adversely affect a Fund’s ability to trade Stock Connect Securities during periods of heightened market volatility. There can be no assurance that any such suspensions or terminations will not be exercised against certain market participants.

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Stock Connect transactions are not subject to the investor protection programs of the Hong Kong, Shanghai or Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, though established Hong Kong law may provide other remedies as to any default by a Hong Kong broker. In China, Stock Connect Securities are held on behalf of ultimate investors (such as a Fund) by the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (“HKSCC”) as nominee. Although Chinese regulators have affirmed that ultimate investors hold a beneficial interest in Stock Connect Securities, the legal mechanisms available to beneficial owners for enforcing their rights are untested and therefore may expose ultimate investors to risks. Further, Chinese law surrounding the rights of beneficial owners of securities is relatively underdeveloped and courts in China have relatively limited experience in applying the concept of beneficial ownership. As the law continues to evolve, there is a risk that a Fund’s ability to enforce its ownership rights may be uncertain, which could subject the Fund to significant losses.

A Fund may be unable to participate in corporate actions affecting Stock Connect Securities due to time constraints or for other operational reasons. In addition, a Fund will not be able to vote in shareholders’ meetings except through HKSCC and will not be able to attend shareholders’ meetings.

Trades in Stock Connect Securities are subject to certain pre-trade requirements and checks designed to confirm that, for purchases, there is sufficient Stock Connect quota to complete the purchase, and, for sales, the seller has sufficient Stock Connect Securities to complete the sale. Investment quota limitations are subject to change. In addition, these pre-trade requirements may, in practice, limit the number of brokers that a Fund may use to execute trades. While a Fund may use special segregated accounts in lieu of pre-trade requirements and checks, some market participants in Stock Connect Securities, either in China or others investing through Stock Connect or other foreign direct investment programs, have yet to fully implement information technology systems necessary to complete trades involving shares in such accounts in a timely manner. Market practice with respect to special segregated accounts is continuing to evolve.

A Fund will not be able to buy or sell Stock Connect Securities when either the Chinese and Hong Kong markets are closed for trading, and the Chinese and/or Hong Kong markets may be closed for trading for extended periods of time because of local holidays. When the Chinese and Hong Kong markets are not both open on the same day, a Fund may be unable to buy or sell a Stock Connect Security at the desired time. Stock Connect trades are settled in RMB, the official Chinese currency, and investors must have timely access to a reliable supply of RMB in Hong Kong, which cannot be guaranteed.

The Funds and the Investment Adviser (on behalf of itself and its other clients) will also be subject to restrictions on trading (including restriction on retention of proceeds) in China A Shares as a result of their interest in China A Shares and are responsible for compliance with all notifications, reporting and other applicable requirements in connection with such interests. For example, under current Chinese law, once an investor (and, potentially, related investors) holds up to 5% of the shares of a Chinese-listed company, the investor is required to disclose its interest within three days in accordance with applicable regulations and during the reporting period it cannot trade the shares of that company. The investor is also required to disclose any change in its holdings and comply with applicable trading restrictions in accordance with Chinese law.

Trades in Stock Connect Securities may also be subject to various fees, taxes and market charges imposed by Chinese market participants and regulatory authorities. These fees may result in greater trading expenses, which could be borne by a Fund.

Foreign Custody Risk. A Fund that invests in foreign securities, may hold such securities and cash with foreign banks, agents, and securities depositories appointed by the Fund’s custodian (each a “Foreign Custodian”). Some Foreign Custodians may be recently organized or new to the foreign custody business. In some countries, Foreign Custodians may be subject to little or no regulatory oversight over or independent evaluation of their operations. Further, the laws of certain countries may place limitations on a Fund’s ability to recover its assets if a Foreign Custodian enters bankruptcy. Investments in emerging markets may be subject to even greater custody risks than investments in more developed markets. Custody services in emerging market countries are very often undeveloped and may be considerably less well regulated than in more developed countries, and thus may not afford the same level of investor protection as would apply in developed countries.

Risks of Derivative Investments. The Funds may invest in derivative instruments including without limitation, options, futures, options on futures, forward contracts, participation notes, swaps, options on swaps, structured securities and other derivatives relating to foreign currency transactions. Derivatives may be used for both hedging and nonhedging purposes (that is, to seek to increase total return), although suitable derivative instruments may not always be available to the Investment Adviser for these purposes. Losses from derivative instruments can result from a lack of correlation between changes in the value of derivative instruments and the portfolio

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assets (if any) being hedged, the potential illiquidity of the markets for derivative instruments, the failure of the counterparty to perform its contractual obligations, or the risks related to leverage factors associated with such transactions. Derivatives are also subject to risks arising from margin requirements, which include the risk that a Fund will be required to pay additional margin or set aside additional collateral to maintain open derivative positions and the risk of loss by a Fund of margin deposits in the event of the bankruptcy or other similar insolvency with respect to a broker or counterparty with whom a Fund has an open derivative position. Losses may also arise if the Funds receive cash collateral under the transactions and some or all of that collateral is invested in the market. To the extent that cash collateral is so invested, such collateral will be subject to market depreciation or appreciation, and a Fund may be responsible for any loss that might result from its investment of the counterparty’s cash collateral. If cash collateral is not invested, the Fund may be exposed to additional risk of loss in the event of the insolvency of its custodian holding such cash collateral. The use of these management techniques also involves the risk of loss if the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation of the timing or level of fluctuations in securities prices, interest rates, currency prices or other variables. Derivative instruments may be harder to value, subject to greater volatility and more likely subject to changes in tax treatment than other investments. For these reasons, the Investment Adviser’s attempts to hedge portfolio risks through the use of derivative instruments may not be successful, and the Investment Adviser may choose not to hedge portfolio risks. Using derivatives for nonhedging purposes is considered a speculative practice and presents greater risk of loss than derivatives used for hedging purposes.

Risks of Participation Notes. The Funds may invest in participation notes. Some countries, especially emerging markets countries, do not permit foreigners to participate directly in their securities markets or otherwise present difficulties for efficient foreign investment. A Fund may use participation notes to establish a position in such markets as a substitute for direct investment. Participation notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and are designed to track the return of a particular underlying equity or debt security, currency or market. When the participation note matures, the issuer of the participation note will pay to, or receive from, a Fund the difference between the nominal value of the underlying instrument at the time of purchase and that instrument’s value at maturity. Investments in participation notes involve the same risks as are associated with a direct investment in the underlying security, currency or market that they seek to replicate. In addition, participation notes are generally traded over-the-counter and are subject to counterparty risk. Counterparty risk is the risk that the broker-dealer or bank that issues them will not fulfill its contractual obligation to complete the transaction with a Fund. Participation notes constitute general unsecured contractual obligations of the banks or broker-dealers that issue them, and a Fund would be relying on the creditworthiness of such banks or broker-dealers and would have no rights under a participation note against the issuer of the underlying assets. In addition, participation notes may trade at a discount to the value of the underlying securities or markets that they seek to replicate.

Risks of Illiquid Investments. Each Fund may not acquire any “illiquid investment” if, immediately after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested more than 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments that are assets. An “illiquid investment” is an investment that a Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. In determining whether an investment is an illiquid investment, the Investment Adviser will take into account actual or estimated daily transaction volume of an investment, group of related investments or asset class and other relevant market, trading, and investment-specific considerations. In addition, in determining the liquidity of an investment, the Investment Adviser must determine whether trading varying portions of a position in a particular portfolio investment or asset class, in sizes that a Fund would reasonably anticipate trading, is reasonably expected to significantly affect its liquidity, and if so, the Fund must take this determination into account when classifying the liquidity of that investment or asset class.

Investments purchased by a Fund that are liquid at the time of purchase may subsequently become illiquid. If one or more investments in a Fund’s portfolio become illiquid, the Fund may exceed the 15% limitation in illiquid investments. In the event that changes in the portfolio or other external events cause a Fund to exceed this limit, the Fund must take steps to bring its illiquid investments that are assets to or below 15% of its net assets within a reasonable period of time. This requirement would not force a Fund to liquidate any portfolio instrument where the Fund would suffer a loss on the sale of that instrument.

In cases where no clear indication of the value of a Fund’s portfolio instruments is available, the portfolio instruments will be valued at their fair value according to the valuation procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. These cases include, among others, situations where a security or other asset or liability does not have a price source, or the secondary markets on which an investment has previously been traded are no longer viable, due to its lack of liquidity. For more information on fair valuation, please see “Shareholder Guide—How To Buy Shares—How Are Shares Priced?”

Credit/Default Risks. Debt securities purchased by the Funds may include U.S. Government Securities (including zero coupon bonds) and securities issued by foreign governments, domestic and foreign corporations, banks and other issuers. Some of these fixed income securities are described in the next section below. Further information is provided in the SAI.

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Debt securities rated BBB– or higher by Standard & Poor’s or Baa3 or higher by Moody’s or having a comparable credit rating by another NRSRO are considered “investment grade.” Securities rated BBB– or Baa3 are considered medium-grade obligations with speculative characteristics, and adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances may weaken their issuers’ capacity to pay interest and repay principal. For the purpose of determining compliance with any credit rating requirement, each Fund assigns a security, at the time of purchase, the highest rating by an NRSRO if the security is rated by more than one NRSRO. Therefore, a security will be deemed to have met a rating requirement if it receives the minimum required rating from at least one such rating organization even though it has been rated below the minimum rating by one or more other rating organizations, or if unrated by such rating organizations, the security is determined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable credit quality. A security satisfies a Fund’s minimum rating requirement regardless of its relative ranking (for example, plus or minus) within a designated major rating category (for example, BBB or Baa). If a security satisfies a Fund’s minimum rating requirement at the time of purchase and is subsequently downgraded below that rating, the Fund will not be required to dispose of the security. If a downgrade occurs, the Investment Adviser will consider which action, including the sale of the security, is in the best interest of a Fund and its shareholders.

The Funds may invest in fixed income securities rated BB+ or Ba1 or below (or comparable unrated securities) which are commonly referred to as “junk bonds.” Junk bonds are considered speculative and may be questionable as to principal and interest payments.

In some cases, junk bonds may be highly speculative, have poor prospects for reaching investment grade standing and be in default. As a result, investment in such bonds will present greater speculative risks than those associated with investment in investment grade bonds. Also, to the extent that the rating assigned to a security in a Fund’s portfolio is downgraded by a rating organization, the market price and liquidity of such security may be adversely affected.

Risks of Initial Public Offerings. The Funds may invest in IPOs. An IPO is a company’s first offering of stock to the public. IPO risk is the risk that the market value of IPO shares will fluctuate considerably due to factors such as the absence of a prior public market, unseasoned trading, the small number of shares available for trading and limited information about a company’s business model, quality of management, earnings growth potential and other criteria used to evaluate its investment prospects. The purchase of IPO shares may involve high transaction costs. Investments in IPO shares, which are subject to market risk and liquidity risk, involve greater risks than investments in shares of companies that have traded publicly on an exchange for extended periods of time. When a Fund’s asset base is small, a significant portion of the Fund’s performance could be attributable to investments in IPOs, because such investments would have a magnified impact on the Fund. As the Fund’s assets grow, the effect of the Fund’s investments in IPOs on the Fund’s performance probably will decline, which could reduce the Fund’s performance. Because of the price volatility of IPO shares, a Fund may choose to hold IPO shares for a very short period of time. This may increase the turnover of the Fund’s portfolio and may lead to increased expenses to the Fund, such as commissions and transaction costs. By selling IPO shares, a Fund may realize taxable gains it will subsequently distribute to shareholders. In addition, the market for IPO shares can be speculative and/or inactive for extended periods of time. There is no assurance that a Fund will be able to obtain allocable portions of IPO shares. The limited number of shares available for trading in some IPOs may make it more difficult for a Fund to buy or sell significant amounts of shares without an unfavorable impact on prevailing prices. Investors in IPO shares can be affected by substantial dilution in the value of their shares, by sales of additional shares and by concentration of control in existing management and principal shareholders.

Temporary Investment Risks. Each Fund may, for temporary defensive purposes (and to the extent it is permitted to invest in the following), invest up to 100% of its total assets in:

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U.S. Government Securities

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Commercial paper rated at least A-2 by Standard & Poor’s, P-2 by Moody’s or having a comparable credit rating by another NRSRO (or, if unrated, determined by the Investment Adviser to be of comparable credit quality)

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Certificates of deposit

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Bankers’ acceptances

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Repurchase agreements

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Non-convertible preferred stocks and non-convertible corporate bonds with a remaining maturity of less than one year

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ETFs

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Other investment companies

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Cash items

When a Fund’s assets are invested in such instruments, the Fund may not be achieving its investment objective.

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C.	Portfolio Securities and Techniques

This section provides further information on certain types of securities and investment techniques that may be used by the Funds, including their associated risks.

The Funds may purchase other types of securities or instruments similar to those described in this section if otherwise consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies. Further information is provided in the SAI, which is available upon request.

Other Investment Companies. Each Fund may invest in securities of other investment companies, including ETFs, subject to statutory limitations prescribed by the Investment Company Act, or exemptive relief thereunder. These statutory limitations include in certain circumstances a prohibition on any Fund acquiring more than 3% of the voting shares of any other investment company, and a prohibition on investing more than 5% of a Fund’s total assets in securities of any one investment company or more than 10% of its total assets in securities of all investment companies. Many ETFs, however, have obtained exemptive relief from the SEC to permit unaffiliated funds to invest in the ETFs’ shares beyond these statutory limitations, subject to certain conditions and pursuant to a contractual arrangement between the ETFs and the investing funds. A Fund may rely on these exemptive orders to invest in unaffiliated ETFs.

The use of ETFs is intended to help a Fund match the total return of the particular market segments or indices represented by those ETFs, although that may not be the result. Most ETFs are passively-managed investment companies whose shares are purchased and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF represents a portfolio of securities designed to track a particular market segment or index. An investment in an ETF generally presents the same primary risks as an investment in a conventional fund (i.e., one that is not exchange-traded) that has the same investment objectives, strategies and policies. In addition, an ETF may fail to accurately track the market segment or index that underlies its investment objective. The price of an ETF can fluctuate, and a Fund could lose money investing in an ETF. Moreover, ETFs are subject to the following risks that do not apply to conventional funds: (i) the market price of the ETF’s shares may trade at a premium or a discount to their NAV; (ii) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained; and (iii) there is no assurance that the requirements of the exchange necessary to maintain the listing of an ETF will continue to be met or remain unchanged.

Subject to applicable law and/or pursuant to an exemptive order obtained from the SEC or under an exemptive rule adopted by the SEC, a Fund may invest in certain other investment companies, including ETFs and money market funds, beyond the statutory limits described above or otherwise. Some of those investment companies may be funds for which the Investment Adviser or any of its affiliates serves as investment adviser, administrator or distributor.

A Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any management fees and other expenses paid by such other investment companies, in addition to the fees and expenses regularly borne by the Fund. Although the Funds do not expect to do so in the foreseeable future, each Fund is authorized to invest substantially all of its assets in a single open-end investment company or series thereof that has substantially the same investment objective, policies and fundamental restrictions as the Fund.

Unseasoned Companies. Each Fund may invest in companies which (together with their predecessors) have operated less than three years. The securities of such companies may have limited liquidity, which can result in their being priced higher or lower than might otherwise be the case. In addition, investments in unseasoned companies are more speculative and entail greater risk than do investments in companies with an established operating record.

Direct Equity Investment. The Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in direct equity investments. The Fund may invest in direct equity investments that the Investment Adviser expects will become listed or otherwise publicly traded securities. Direct equity investments consist of (i) the private purchase from an enterprise of an equity interest in the enterprise in the form of shares of common stock or equity interests in trusts, partnerships, joint ventures or similar enterprises, and (ii) the purchase of such an equity interest in an enterprise from a principal investor in the enterprise. Direct equity investments are generally considered to be illiquid. To the degree that a Fund invests in direct equity investments that it considers to be illiquid, it will limit such investments so that they, together with the Fund’s other illiquid investments, comply with the investment restriction on illiquid investments.

In most cases, a Fund will, at the time of making a direct equity investment, enter into a shareholder or similar agreement with the enterprise and one or more other holders of equity interests in the enterprise. The Investment Adviser anticipates that these agreements may, in appropriate circumstances, provide the Fund with the ability to appoint a representative to the board of directors or similar body of the enterprise, and eventually to dispose of the Fund’s investment in the enterprise through, for example, the listing of the securities or the sale of the securities to the issuer or another investor. In cases where a Fund appoints a representative, the

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representative would be expected to provide the Fund with the ability to monitor its investment and protect its rights in the investment and will not be appointed for the purpose of exercising management or control of the enterprise. In addition, the Funds intend to make their direct equity investments in such a manner as to avoid subjecting the Funds to unlimited liability with respect to the investments. There can be no assurance that the Funds’ direct equity investments will become listed, or that it will be able to sell any direct equity investment to the issuer or another investor. The extent to which a Fund may make direct equity investments may be limited by considerations relating to its status as a regulated investment company.

Direct equity investments in Chinese companies and companies in other emerging or frontier market countries may involve a high degree of business and financial risk that can result in substantial losses. Because of the absence of a public trading market for these investments, the Funds may take longer to liquidate these positions than would be the case for publicly traded securities and the prices on these sales could be less than those originally paid by the Funds or less than what may be considered the fair value of such securities. Further, issuers whose securities are not publicly traded may not be subject to disclosure and other investor protection requirements applicable to publicly traded securities. If such securities are required to be registered under the securities laws of one or more jurisdictions before being resold, the Funds may be required to bear the expenses of registration. Certain of the Funds’ direct equity investments, particularly in China and other emerging or frontier market countries, may include investments in smaller, less-seasoned companies, which may involve greater risks. These companies may have limited product lines, markets of financial resources, or they may be dependent on a limited management group.

Convertible Securities. Each Fund may invest in convertible securities. Convertible securities are preferred stock or debt obligations that are convertible into common stock. Convertible securities generally offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality. Convertible securities in which a Fund invests are subject to the same rating criteria as its other investments in fixed income securities. Convertible securities have both equity and fixed income risk characteristics. Like all fixed income securities, the value of convertible securities is susceptible to the risk of market losses attributable to changes in interest rates. Generally, the market value of convertible securities tends to decline as interest rates increase and, conversely, to increase as interest rates decline. However, when the market price of the common stock underlying a convertible security exceeds the conversion price of the convertible security, the convertible security tends to reflect the market price of the underlying common stock. As the market price of the underlying common stock declines, the convertible security, like a fixed income security, tends to trade increasingly on a yield basis, and thus may not decline in price to the same extent as the underlying common stock.

Foreign Currency Transactions. A Fund may, to the extent consistent with its investment policies, purchase or sell foreign currencies on a cash basis or through forward contracts. A forward contract involves an obligation to purchase or sell a specific currency at a future date at a price set at the time of the contract. A Fund may engage in foreign currency transactions for hedging purposes and to seek to protect against anticipated changes in future foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, a Fund may enter into foreign currency transactions to seek a closer correlation between the Fund’s overall currency exposures and the currency exposures of the Fund’s performance benchmark. The Funds may also enter into such transactions to seek to increase total return, which presents additional risk.

The Funds may also engage in cross-hedging by using forward contracts in a currency different from that in which the hedged security is denominated or quoted. A Fund may hold foreign currency received in connection with investments in foreign securities when, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser, it would be beneficial to convert such currency into U.S. dollars at a later date (e.g., the Investment Adviser may anticipate the foreign currency to appreciate against the U.S. dollar).

The Funds may, from time to time, engage in non-deliverable forward transactions to manage currency risk or to gain exposure to a currency without purchasing securities denominated in that currency. A non-deliverable forward is a transaction that represents an agreement between a Fund and a counterparty (usually a commercial bank) to pay the other party the amount that it would cost based on current market rates as of the termination date to buy or sell a specified (notional) amount of a particular currency at an agreed upon foreign exchange rate on an agreed upon future date. If the counterparty defaults, a Fund will have contractual remedies pursuant to the agreement related to the transaction, but the Fund may be delayed or prevented from obtaining payments owed to it pursuant to non-deliverable forward transactions. Such non-deliverable forward transactions will be settled in cash.

Currency exchange rates may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time, causing, along with other factors, a Fund’s NAV to fluctuate (when the Fund’s NAV fluctuates, the value of your shares may go up or down). Currency exchange rates also can be affected unpredictably by the intervention of U.S. or foreign governments or central banks, or the failure to intervene, or by currency controls or political developments in the United States or abroad.

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Certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts and other currency transactions are not exchange traded or cleared. The market in such forward foreign currency exchange contracts, currency swaps and other privately negotiated currency instruments offers less protection against defaults by the other party to such instruments than is available for currency instruments traded on an exchange. Such contracts are subject to the risk that the counterparty to the contract will default on its obligations. Because these contracts are not guaranteed by an exchange or clearinghouse, a default on a contract would deprive a Fund of unrealized profits, transaction costs or the benefits of a currency hedge or could force the Fund to cover its purchase or sale commitments, if any, at the current market price.

A Fund is not required to post cash collateral with its counterparties in certain foreign currency transactions. Accordingly, a Fund may remain more fully invested (and more of the Fund’s assets may be subject to investment and market risk) than if it were required to post collateral with its counterparties (which is the case with certain transactions). Where a Fund’s counterparties are not required to post cash collateral with the Fund, the Fund will be subject to additional counterparty risk.

Corporate Debt Obligations. Corporate debt obligations include bonds, notes, debentures, commercial paper and other obligations of corporations to pay interest and repay principal. Each Fund may invest in corporate debt obligations issued by U.S. and certain non-U.S. issuers which issue securities denominated in the U.S. dollar (including Yankee and Euro obligations as well as other non-U.S. dollar currencies). In addition to obligations of corporations, corporate debt obligations include securities issued by banks and other financial institutions and supranational entities (i.e., the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, etc.).

Bank Obligations. Each Fund, other than Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund, may invest in obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. or foreign banks. Bank obligations, including without limitation, time deposits, bankers’ acceptances and certificates of deposit, may be general obligations of the parent bank or may be limited to the issuing branch by the terms of the specific obligations or by government regulations. Banks are subject to extensive but different governmental regulations which may limit both the amount and types of loans which may be made and interest rates which may be charged. In addition, the profitability of the banking industry is largely dependent upon the availability and cost of funds for the purpose of financing lending operations under prevailing money market conditions. General economic conditions as well as exposure to credit losses arising from possible financial difficulties of borrowers play an important part in the operation of this industry.

U.S. Government Securities. Each Fund may invest in U.S. Government Securities. U.S. Government Securities include U.S. Treasury obligations and obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. U.S. Government Securities may be supported by (i) the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury; (ii) the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (iii) the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the issuer; or (iv) only the credit of the issuer. U.S. Government Securities also include Treasury receipts, zero coupon bonds and other stripped U.S. Government Securities, where the interest and principal components are traded independently. U.S. Government Securities may also include Treasury inflation-protected securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted according to the rate of inflation.

U.S. Government Securities are deemed to include (i) securities for which the payment of principal and interest is backed by an irrevocable letter of credit issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, authorities or instrumentalities; and (ii) participations in loans made to foreign governments or their agencies that are so guaranteed. Certain of these participations may be regarded as illiquid. U.S. Government Securities also include zero coupon bonds.

U.S. Treasury Securities, which include, among other things, the separately traded principal and interest components of securities guaranteed or issued by the U.S. Treasury if such components are traded independently under the Separate Trading of Registered Interest and Principal of Securities program, have historically involved little risk of loss of principal if held to maturity. However, no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will be able or willing to repay the principal or interest when due, or provide financial support to U.S. government agencies, authorities, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises that issue U.S. Government Securities if it is not obligated to do so by law.

Custodial Receipts and Trust Certificates. Each Fund may invest in custodial receipts and trust certificates representing interests in securities held by a custodian or trustee. The securities so held may include U.S. Government Securities or other types of securities in which a Fund may invest. The custodial receipts or trust certificates may evidence ownership of future interest payments, principal payments or both on the underlying securities, or, in some cases, the payment obligation of a third party that has entered into an interest rate swap or other arrangement with the custodian or trustee. For certain securities laws purposes, custodial receipts and trust certificates may not be considered obligations of the U.S. government or other issuer of the securities held by the custodian or trustee. If for tax purposes a Fund is not considered to be the owner of the underlying securities held in the custodial or trust account, the Fund may suffer adverse tax consequences. As a holder of custodial receipts and trust certificates, a Fund will bear its proportionate share of the fees and expenses charged to the custodial account or trust. Each Fund may also invest in separately issued interests in custodial receipts and trust certificates.

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Borrowings. Each Fund can borrow money from banks and other financial institutions in amounts not exceeding one-third of its total assets (including the amount borrowed) for temporary or emergency purposes.

Structured Securities. Each Fund may invest in structured securities. Structured securities are securities whose value is determined by reference to changes in the value of specific currencies, securities, interest rates, commodities, indices or other financial indicators (the “Reference”) or the relative change in two or more References. Investments in structured securities may provide exposure to certain securities or markets in situations where regulatory or other restrictions prevent direct investments in such issuers or markets.

The interest rate or the principal amount payable upon maturity or redemption may be increased or decreased depending upon changes in the applicable Reference. Structured securities may be positively or negatively indexed, so that appreciation of the Reference may produce an increase or decrease in the interest rate or value of the security at maturity. In addition, changes in the interest rates or the value of the security at maturity may be a multiple of changes in the value of the Reference, effectively leveraging the Fund’s investments so that small changes in the value of the Reference may result in disproportionate gains or losses to the Fund. Consequently, structured securities may present a greater degree of market risk than many types of securities and may be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to price accurately than less complex securities. Structured securities are also subject to the risk that the issuer of the structured securities may fail to perform its contractual obligations. Certain issuers of structured products may be deemed to be investment companies as defined in the Investment Company Act. As a result, the Fund’s investments in structured securities may be subject to the limits applicable to investments in other investment companies.

Structured securities are considered hybrid instruments because they are derivative instruments the value of which depends on, or is derived from or linked to, the value of an underlying asset, interest rate index or commodity. Commodity-linked notes are hybrid instruments because the principal and/or interest payments on those notes is linked to the value of the individual commodities, futures contracts or the performance of one or more commodity indices.

Structured securities include, but are not limited to, equity linked notes. An equity linked note is a note whose performance is tied to a single stock, a stock index or a basket of stocks. Equity linked notes combine the principal protection normally associated with fixed income investments with the potential for capital appreciation normally associated with equity investments. Upon the maturity of the note, the holder generally receives a return of principal based on the capital appreciation of the linked securities. Depending on the terms of the note, equity linked notes may also have a “cap” or “floor” on the maximum principal amount to be repaid to holders, irrespective of the performance of the underlying linked securities. For example, a note may guarantee the repayment of the original principal amount invested (even if the underlying linked securities have negative performance during the note’s term), but may cap the maximum payment at maturity at a certain percentage of the issuance price or the return of the underlying linked securities. Alternatively, the note may not guarantee a full return on the original principal, but may offer a greater participation in any capital appreciation of the underlying linked securities. The terms of an equity linked note may also provide for periodic interest payments to holders at either a fixed or floating rate. The secondary market for equity linked notes may be limited, and the lack of liquidity in the secondary market may make these securities difficult to dispose of and to value. Equity linked notes will be considered equity securities for purposes of a Fund’s investment objective and policies.

REITs. Each Fund may invest in REITs. REITs are pooled investment vehicles that invest primarily in either real estate or real estate related loans. The value of a REIT is affected by changes in the value of the properties owned by the REIT or securing mortgage loans held by the REIT. REITs are dependent upon the ability of the REITs’ managers, and are subject to heavy cash flow dependency, default by borrowers and the qualification of the REITs under applicable regulatory requirements for favorable income tax treatment. REITs are also subject to risks generally associated with investments in real estate including possible declines in the value of real estate, general and local economic conditions, environmental problems and changes in interest rates. To the extent that assets underlying a REIT are concentrated geographically, by property type or in certain other respects, these risks may be heightened. A Fund will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any expenses, including management fees, paid by a REIT in which it invests.

Options on Securities, Securities Indices and Foreign Currencies. A put option gives the purchaser of the option the right to sell, and the writer (seller) of the option the obligation to buy, the underlying instrument during the option period. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right to buy, and the writer (seller) of the option the obligation to sell, the underlying instrument during the option period. Each Fund may write (sell) call and put options and purchase put and call options, on any securities and other instruments in which the Fund may invest or any index consisting of securities or other instruments in which it may invest. A Fund may also, to the extent consistent with its investment policies, purchase and write (sell) put and call options on foreign currencies.

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The writing and purchase of options is a highly specialized activity which involves special investment risks. Options may be used for either hedging or cross-hedging purposes, or to seek to increase total return (which presents additional risk). The successful use of options depends in part on the ability of the Investment Adviser to anticipate future price fluctuations and the degree of correlation between the options and securities (or currency) markets. If the Investment Adviser is incorrect in its expectation of changes in market prices or determination of the correlation between the instruments or indices on which options are written and purchased and the instruments in a Fund’s investment portfolio, the Fund may incur losses that it would not otherwise incur. The use of options can also increase a Fund’s transaction costs. Options written or purchased by the Funds may be traded on either U.S. or foreign exchanges or over-the-counter. Foreign and over-the-counter options will present greater possibility of loss because of their greater illiquidity and credit risks.

Futures Contracts and Options and Swaps on Futures Contracts. Futures contracts are standardized, exchange-traded contracts that provide for the sale or purchase of a specified financial instrument or currency at a future time at a specified price. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right (and the writer of the option the obligation) to assume a position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price within a specified period of time. A swap on a futures contract provides an investor with the ability to gain economic exposure to a particular futures market. A futures contract may be based on particular securities, foreign currencies, securities indices and other financial instruments and indices. The Funds may engage in futures transactions on both U.S. and foreign exchanges.

Each Fund may, to the extent consistent with its investment policies, purchase and sell futures contracts, purchase and write call and put options on futures contracts and enter into swaps on futures contracts, in order to seek to increase total return or to hedge against changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates, or to otherwise manage its term structure, sector selections and duration in accordance with its investment objective and policies. Each Fund may also, to the extent consistent with its investment policies, enter into closing purchase and sale transactions with respect to such contracts and options.

Futures contracts and related options and swaps present the following risks:

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While a Fund may benefit from the use of futures and options and swaps on futures, unanticipated changes in interest rates, securities prices or currency exchange rates may result in poorer overall performance than if the Fund had not entered into any futures contracts, options transactions or swaps.

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Because perfect correlation between a futures position and a portfolio position that is intended to be protected is impossible to achieve, the desired protection may not be obtained and a Fund may be exposed to additional risk of loss.

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The loss incurred by a Fund in entering into futures contracts and in writing call options and entering into swaps on futures is potentially unlimited and may exceed the amount of the premium received.

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Futures markets are highly volatile and the use of futures may increase the volatility of a Fund’s NAV.

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As a result of the low margin deposits normally required in futures trading, a relatively small price movement in a futures contract may result in substantial losses to a Fund.

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Futures contracts and options and swaps on futures may be illiquid, and exchanges may limit fluctuations in futures contract prices during a single day.

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Foreign exchanges may not provide the same protection as U.S. exchanges.

Equity Swaps, Index Swaps and Currency Swaps. Each Fund may invest in equity swaps, index swaps and currency swaps. Equity swaps allow the parties to a swap agreement to exchange the dividend income or other components of return on an equity investment (for example, a group of equity securities or an index) for another payment stream. An equity swap may be used by a Fund to invest in a market without owning or taking physical custody of securities in circumstances in which direct investment may be restricted for legal reasons or is otherwise deemed impractical or disadvantageous. Index swaps allow one party or both parties to a swap agreement to receive one or more payments based off of the return, performance or volatility of an index or of certain securities which comprise the index. Currency swaps involve the exchange of the parties’ respective rights to make or receive payments in specified currencies.

The value of swaps can be very volatile. To the extent that the Investment Adviser does not accurately analyze and predict the potential relative fluctuation of the components swapped with another party, or the creditworthiness of the counterparty, a Fund may suffer a loss, which may be substantial. The value of some components of a swap (such as the dividends on a common stock) may also be sensitive to changes in interest rates. Furthermore, swaps may be illiquid, and a Fund may be unable to terminate its obligations when desired.

Currently, certain standardized swap transactions are subject to mandatory central clearing and exchange trading. Although central clearing and exchange trading is expected to decrease counterparty risk and increase liquidity compared to bilaterally negotiated swaps, central clearing and exchange trading does not eliminate counterparty risk or illiquidity risk entirely. Depending on the size of the Fund and other factors, the margin required under the rules of a clearinghouse and by a clearing member may be in excess of the collateral required to be posted by the Fund to support its obligations under a similar bilateral, uncleared swap. However, certain applicable regulators have adopted rules imposing certain margin requirements, including minimums, on uncleared swaps which may result in the Fund and its counterparties posting higher amounts for uncleared swaps.

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When-Issued Securities and Forward Commitments. Each Fund may purchase when-issued securities and make contracts to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond customary settlement time. When-issued securities are securities that have been authorized, but not yet issued. When-issued securities are purchased in order to secure what is considered to be an advantageous price and yield to the Fund at the time of entering into the transaction. A forward commitment involves the entering into a contract to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date beyond the customary settlement period.

The purchase of securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis involves a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchased declines before the settlement date. Conversely, the sale of securities on a forward commitment basis involves the risk that the value of the securities sold may increase before the settlement date. Although a Fund will generally purchase securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis with the intention of acquiring the securities for its portfolio, a Fund may dispose of when-issued securities or forward commitments prior to settlement if the Investment Adviser deems it appropriate. When purchasing a security on a when-issued basis or entering into a forward commitment, a Fund must identify on its books liquid assets, or engage in other appropriate measures, to “cover” its obligations.

Non-Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities. Non-investment grade fixed income securities and unrated securities of comparable credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) are considered speculative. In some cases, these obligations may be highly speculative and have poor prospects for reaching investment grade standing. Non-investment grade fixed income securities are subject to the increased risk of an issuer’s inability to meet principal and interest obligations. These securities, also referred to as high yield securities, may be subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific issuer developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of the junk bond markets generally and less liquidity.

Non-investment grade fixed income securities are often issued in connection with a corporate reorganization or restructuring or as part of a merger, acquisition, takeover or similar event. They are also issued by less established companies seeking to expand. Such issuers are often highly leveraged and generally less able than more established or less leveraged entities to make scheduled payments of principal and interest in the event of adverse developments or business conditions. Non-investment grade securities are also issued by governmental bodies that may have difficulty in making all scheduled interest and principal payments. The market value of non-investment grade fixed income securities tends to reflect individual issuer developments to a greater extent than that of higher rated securities which react primarily to fluctuations in the general level of interest rates. As a result, a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objectives may depend to a greater extent on the Investment Adviser’s judgment concerning the creditworthiness of issuers than funds which invest in higher-rated securities. Issuers of non-investment grade fixed income securities may not be able to make use of more traditional methods of financing and their ability to service debt obligations may be affected more adversely than issuers of higher-rated securities by economic downturns, specific corporate or financial developments or the issuer’s inability to meet specific projected business forecasts. Negative publicity about the junk bond market and investor perceptions regarding lower rated securities, whether or not based on fundamental analysis, may depress the prices for such securities.

A holder’s risk of loss from default is significantly greater for non-investment grade fixed income securities than is the case for holders of other debt securities because such non-investment grade securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to the rights of other creditors of the issuers of such securities. Investment by a Fund in defaulted securities poses additional risk of loss should nonpayment of principal and interest continue in respect of such securities. Even if such securities are held to maturity, recovery by a Fund of its initial investment and any anticipated income or appreciation is uncertain.

The secondary market for non-investment grade fixed income securities is concentrated in relatively few market makers and is dominated by institutional investors, including mutual funds, insurance companies and other financial institutions. Accordingly, the secondary market for such securities is not as liquid as, and is more volatile than, the secondary market for higher-rated securities. In addition, market trading volume for high yield fixed income securities is generally lower and the secondary market for such securities could shrink or disappear suddenly and without warning as a result of adverse market or economic conditions, independent of any specific adverse changes in the condition of a particular issuer. The lack of sufficient market liquidity may cause a Fund to incur losses because it will be required to effect sales at a disadvantageous time and then only at a substantial drop in price. These factors may have an adverse effect on the market price and the Funds’ ability to dispose of particular portfolio investments. A less liquid secondary market also may make it more difficult for the Funds to obtain precise valuations of the high yield securities in their portfolios.

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Credit ratings issued by credit rating agencies are designed to evaluate the safety of principal and interest payments of rated securities. They do not, however, evaluate the market value risk of non-investment grade securities and, therefore, may not fully reflect the true risks of an investment. In addition, credit rating agencies may or may not make timely changes in a rating to reflect changes in the economy or in the conditions of the issuer that affect the market value of the security. Consequently, credit ratings are used only as a preliminary indicator of investment quality.

Lending of Portfolio Securities. Each Fund may engage in securities lending. Securities lending involves the lending of securities owned by a Fund to financial institutions such as certain broker-dealers including, as permitted by the SEC, Goldman Sachs. The borrowers are required to secure their loans continuously with cash, cash equivalents, U.S. Government Securities or letters of credit in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Cash collateral may be invested by a Fund in short-term investments, including registered and unregistered investment pools managed by the Investment Adviser, its affiliates or the Funds’ custodian and from which the Investment Adviser or its affiliates may receive fees. To the extent that cash collateral is so invested, such collateral will be subject to market depreciation or appreciation, and a Fund will be responsible for any loss that might result from its investment of the borrowers’ collateral. If the Investment Adviser determines to make securities loans, the value of the securities loaned may not exceed 33 1/3% of the value of the total assets of a Fund (including the loan collateral). Loan collateral (including any investment of the collateral) is not subject to the percentage limitations described elsewhere in the Prospectus regarding investments in fixed income securities and cash equivalents.

A Fund may lend its securities to increase its income. A Fund may, however, experience delay in the recovery of its securities or incur a loss if the institution with which it has engaged in a portfolio loan transaction breaches its agreement with the Fund or its agent, or becomes insolvent.

Repurchase Agreements. Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securities subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase them at a mutually agreed upon date and price. Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with counterparties approved by the Investment Adviser pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees that furnish collateral at least equal in value or market price to the amount of their repurchase obligation. Repurchase agreements involving obligations other than U.S. Government Securities may be subject to additional risks.

If the other party or “seller” defaults, a Fund might suffer a loss to the extent that the proceeds from the sale of the underlying securities and other collateral held by the Fund are less than the repurchase price and the Fund’s costs associated with delay and enforcement of the repurchase agreement. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy of the seller, a Fund could suffer additional losses if a court determines that the Fund’s interest in the collateral is not enforceable.

Certain Funds, together with other registered investment companies having advisory agreements with the Investment Adviser or any of its affiliates, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a single joint account, the daily aggregate balance of which will be invested in one or more repurchase agreements.

Short Sales Against-the-Box. The Funds may make short sales against-the-box. A short sale against-the-box means that at all times when a short position is open the Fund will own an equal amount of securities sold short, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for, without payment of any further consideration, an equal amount of the securities of the same issuer as the securities sold short.

Preferred Stock, Warrants and Stock Purchase Rights. Each Fund may invest in preferred stock, warrants and stock purchase rights (or “rights”). Preferred stocks are securities that represent an ownership interest providing the holder with claims on the issuer’s earnings and assets before common stock owners but after bond owners. Unlike debt securities, the obligations of an issuer of preferred stock, including dividend and other payment obligations, may not typically be accelerated by the holders of such preferred stock on the occurrence of an event of default or other non-compliance by the issuer of the preferred stock.

Warrants and other rights are options to buy a stated number of shares of common stock at a specified price at any time during the life of the warrant or right. The holders of warrants and rights have no voting rights, receive no dividends and have no rights with respect to the assets of the issuer.

Equity Investments. After its purchase, a portfolio investment (such as a convertible debt obligation) may convert to an equity security. Alternatively, a Fund may acquire equity securities in connection with a restructuring or other similar event related to one or more of its investments. If this occurs, a Fund may continue to hold the investment (or make additional purchases of that equity investment) if the Investment Adviser believes it is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.

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Asset Segregation. As investment companies registered with the SEC, the Funds must identify on their books (often referred to as “asset segregation”) liquid assets, or engage in other SEC- or SEC staff-approved or other appropriate measures, to “cover” open positions with respect to certain kinds of derivative instruments. In the case of swaps, futures contracts, options, forward contracts and other derivative instruments that do not cash settle, for example, the Funds must identify on their books liquid assets equal to the full notional amount of the instrument while the positions are open, to the extent there is not a permissible offsetting position or a contractual “netting” agreement with respect to swaps (other than credit default swaps where the Fund is the protection seller). However, with respect to certain swaps, futures contracts, options, forward contracts and other derivative instruments that are required to cash settle, a Fund may identify liquid assets in an amount equal to the Fund’s daily marked-to-market net obligations (i.e., the Fund’s daily net liability) under the instrument, if any, rather than its full notional amount. Forwards and futures contracts that do not cash settle may be treated as cash settled for asset segregation purposes when the Funds have entered into a contractual arrangement with a third party FCM or other counterparty to off-set the Funds’ exposure under the contract and, failing that, to assign their delivery obligation under the contract to the counterparty. The Funds reserve the right to modify their asset segregation policies in the future in their discretion, consistent with the Investment Company Act and SEC or SEC staff guidance. By identifying assets equal to only their net obligations under certain instruments, the Funds will have the ability to employ leverage to a greater extent than if the Funds were required to identify assets equal to the full notional amount of the instrument.

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Exhibit C

SHAREHOLDER GUIDE

The following section will provide you with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding buying and selling the Funds’ shares.

HOW TO BUY SHARES

Shares Offering

Shares of the Funds are continuously offered through the Distributor. The Funds and the Distributor will have the sole right to accept orders to purchase shares and reserve the right to reject any purchase order in whole or in part.

How Can I Purchase Shares Of The Funds?

You may purchase shares of the Funds through certain intermediaries that have a relationship with Goldman Sachs, including banks, trust companies, brokers, registered investment advisers and other financial institutions (“Intermediaries”). Certain Intermediaries have been authorized by Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) to accept purchase, redemption or exchange orders on behalf of the Funds for their customers (“Authorized Institutions”), and if approved by the Funds, may designate other financial intermediaries to accept such orders. You should contact your Intermediary to learn whether it is authorized to accept orders on behalf of the Funds (i.e., an Authorized Institution). In order to make an initial investment in a Fund you must furnish to your Intermediary the information in the account application.

The decision as to which class to purchase depends on the amount you invest, the intended length of the investment and your personal situation. You should contact your Intermediary to discuss which share class option is right for you.

Note: Intermediaries may receive different compensation for selling different share classes.

To open an account, contact your Intermediary. Customers of an Intermediary will normally give their order instructions to the Intermediary, and the Intermediary will, in turn, place the order with the Transfer Agent. Intermediaries are responsible for transmitting accepted orders and payments to the Transfer Agent within the time period agreed upon by them and will set times by which orders and payments must be received by them from their customers. The Trust, Transfer Agent, Investment Adviser and their affiliates will not be responsible for any loss in connection with orders that are not transmitted to the Transfer Agent by an Intermediary on a timely basis.

A Fund will be deemed to have received an order for purchase, redemption or exchange of Fund shares when the order is accepted in “proper form” by the Transfer Agent (or, if applicable, by an Authorized Institution) on a business day, and the order will be priced at the Fund’s current NAV per share (adjusted for any applicable sales charge) next determined after acceptance by the Transfer Agent (or, if applicable, by an Authorized Institution). For shareholders that place trades directly with a Fund’s Transfer Agent, proper form generally means that specific trade details and customer identifying information must be received by the Transfer Agent at the time an order is submitted. Intermediaries of the Funds may have different requirements regarding what constitutes proper form for trade instructions. Please contact your Intermediary for more information.

For purchases by check, the Funds will not accept checks drawn on foreign banks, third party checks, temporary checks, cash or cash equivalents; e.g., cashier’s checks, official bank checks, money orders, traveler’s cheques or credit card checks. In limited situations involving the transfer of retirement assets, a Fund may accept cashier’s checks or official bank checks.

Investor and Class R Shares are not sold directly to the public. Instead, Investor and Class R Shares generally are available only to Section 401(k), 403(b), 457, profit sharing, money purchase pension, tax-sheltered annuity, defined benefit pension, non-qualified deferred compensation plans and non-qualified pension plans or other employee benefit plans (including health savings accounts) or SIMPLE plans that are sponsored by one or more employers (including governmental or church employers) or employee organizations (“Employee Benefit Plans”). Investor Shares may also be sold to accounts established under a fee-based program that is sponsored and maintained by an Intermediary that has entered into a contractual relationship with Goldman Sachs to offer such shares through such programs (“Eligible Fee-Based Program”). Investor and Class R Shares are not available to traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”), SEPs and SARSEPs; except that Investor Shares are available to such accounts or plans to the extent they are purchased through an Eligible Fee-Based Program. Employee Benefit Plans and Eligible Fee-Based Programs must purchase Investor or Class R Shares through an Intermediary using a plan level or omnibus account.

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Employee Benefit Plans generally may open an account and purchase Investor and/or Class R Shares through Intermediaries, financial planners, Employee Benefit Plan administrators and other financial intermediaries. Investor and/or Class R Shares may not be available through certain Intermediaries.

Class R6 Shares are generally available to the following investors who purchase shares of the Funds through certain Intermediaries that have a contractual relationship with Goldman Sachs, including banks, trust companies, brokers, registered investment advisers and other financial institutions, using a plan level or omnibus account, unless otherwise noted below.

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Investors who purchase Class R6 Shares through an Eligible Fee-Based Program;

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Employee Benefit Plans;

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Registered investment companies or bank collective trusts investing directly with the Transfer Agent;

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Institutional investors, including companies, foundations, endowments, municipalities, trusts and other entities, investing at least $5,000,000 directly with the Transfer Agent; and

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Other investors at the discretion of the Trust’s officers.

Class R6 Shares may not be available through certain Intermediaries. For the purposes of Class R6 Shares eligibility, the term “Intermediary” does not include Goldman Sachs or its affiliates and Class R6 Shares will not be available to clients of Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management, The Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.A., The Goldman Sachs Trust Company of Delaware or The Ayco Company, L.P.

What Is My Minimum Investment In The Funds?

For each of your accounts investing in Class A or Class C Shares, the following investment minimums must be met:


	Initial		Additional*
Regular Accounts	$	1,000	$	50
Employee Benefit Plans		No Minimum		No Minimum
Uniform Gift/Transfer to Minors Accounts (UGMA/UTMA)	$	250	$	50
Individual Retirement Accounts and Coverdell ESAs	$	250	$	50
Automatic Investment Plan Accounts	$	250	$	50

No minimum additional investment requirements are imposed with respect to investors trading through Intermediaries who aggregate shares in omnibus or similar accounts (e.g., employee benefit plan accounts, wrap program accounts or traditional brokerage house accounts). A maximum purchase limitation of $1,000,000 in the aggregate normally applies to purchases of Class C Shares across all Goldman Sachs Funds.

For Institutional Shares, the minimum initial investment is $1,000,000 for individual or Institutional Investors, alone or in combination with other assets under the management of the Investment Adviser and its affiliates, except that no initial minimum will be imposed on (i) Employee Benefit Plans that hold their Institutional Shares through plan-level or omnibus accounts; or (ii) investment advisers investing for accounts for which they receive asset-based fees where the investment adviser or its Intermediary purchases Institutional Shares through an omnibus account. For this purpose, “Institutional Investors” shall include “wrap” account sponsors (provided they have an agreement covering the arrangement with the Distributor); corporations; qualified non-profit organizations, charitable trusts, foundations and endowments; any state, county or city, or any instrumentality, department, authority or agency thereof; and banks, trust companies or other depository institutions investing for their own account or on behalf of their clients.

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No minimum amount is required for initial purchases in Investor, Class R and Class R6 (except as provided below) Shares or additional investments in Institutional, Service, Investor, Class R or Class R6 Shares.

For Class R6 Shares, the minimum initial investment is $5,000,000 for institutional investors, including companies, foundations, endowments, municipalities, trusts and other entities who purchase Class R6 Shares directly with the Transfer Agent.

The minimum investment requirement for Class A, Class C and Institutional Shares may be waived for: (i) Goldman Sachs, its affiliates (including the Trust) or their respective Trustees, officers, partners, directors or employees (including retired employees and former partners), as well as certain individuals related to such investors, including spouses or domestic partners, minor children including those of their domestic partners, other family members residing in the same household, and/or financial dependents, provided that all of the above are designated as such with an Intermediary or the Funds’ Transfer Agent; (ii) advisory clients of Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management and accounts for which The Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.A. acts in a fiduciary capacity (i.e., as agent or trustee); (iii) certain mutual fund “wrap” programs at the discretion of the Trust’s officers; and (iv) other investors at the discretion of the Trust’s officers. No minimum amount is required for additional investments in such accounts.

What Should I Know When I Purchase Shares Through An Intermediary?

If shares of a Fund are held in an account maintained and serviced by your Intermediary, all recordkeeping, transaction processing and payments of distributions relating to your account will be performed by your Intermediary, and not by a Fund and its Transfer Agent. Since the Funds will have no record of your transactions, you should contact your Intermediary to purchase, redeem or exchange shares, to make changes in or give instructions concerning your account or to obtain information about your account. The transfer of shares from an account with one Intermediary to an account with another Intermediary involves special procedures and may require you to obtain historical purchase information about the shares in the account from your Intermediary. If your Intermediary’s relationship with Goldman Sachs is terminated, and you do not transfer your account to another Intermediary, the Trust reserves the right to redeem your shares. The Trust will not be responsible for any loss in an investor’s account or tax liability resulting from a redemption.

Intermediaries that invest in shares on behalf of their customers may charge brokerage commissions or other fees directly to their customer accounts in connection with their investments. You should contact your Intermediary for information regarding such charges, as these fees, if any, may affect the return such customers realize with respect to their investments.

The Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may make payments or provide services to Intermediaries to promote the sale, distribution and/or servicing of shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds, except that the Investment Adviser, Distributor and their affiliates do not make such payments on behalf of Class R6 Shares. These payments are made out of the Investment Adviser’s, Distributor’s and/or their affiliates’ own assets, and are not an additional charge to the Funds. The payments are in addition to the distribution and service fees, service fees and shareholder administration fees and sales charges described in the Prospectus. Such payments are intended to compensate Intermediaries for, among other things: marketing shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds, which may consist of payments relating to the Funds’ inclusion on preferred or recommended fund lists or in certain sales programs sponsored by the Intermediaries; access to the Intermediaries’ registered representatives or salespersons, including at conferences and other meetings; assistance in training and education of personnel; marketing support; the provision of analytical or other data to the Investment Adviser or its affiliates relating to sales of shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds; the support or purchase of technology platforms/software; and/or other specified services intended to assist in the distribution and marketing of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds, including provision of consultative services to the Investment Adviser or its affiliates relating to marketing and/or sale of shares of the Fund and other Goldman Sachs Funds. The payments may also, to the extent permitted by applicable regulations, sponsor various trainings and educational programs, sales contests and/or promotions. The payments by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates, which are in addition to the fees paid for these services by the Funds, may also compensate Intermediaries for sub-accounting, sub-transfer agency, administrative and/or shareholder processing services. These additional payments may exceed amounts earned on these assets by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates for the performance of these or similar services. The amount of these additional payments is normally not expected to exceed 0.50% (annualized) of the amount sold or invested through the Intermediaries. In addition, certain Intermediaries may have access to certain services from the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates, including research reports, economic analysis, and portfolio analysis, portfolio construction and similar tools and software. In certain cases, the Intermediaries may not pay for these products or services or may only pay for a portion of the total cost of these products or services. Please refer to the “Payments to Others (Including Intermediaries)” section of the SAI for more information about these payments and services.

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The payments made by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates and the services provided by an Intermediary may differ for different Intermediaries. The presence of these payments, receipt of these services and the basis on which an Intermediary compensates its registered representatives or salespersons may create an incentive for a particular Intermediary, registered representative or salesperson to highlight, feature or recommend Funds based, at least in part, on the level of compensation paid. You should contact your Intermediary for more information about the payments it receives and any potential conflicts of interest.

You may be required to pay a commission directly to a broker or financial intermediary for effecting transactions in Institutional Shares. In addition to Institutional Shares, each Fund also offers other classes of shares to investors. These other share classes are subject to different fees and expenses (which affect performance) and are entitled to different services than Institutional Shares. Information regarding these other share classes is included in the Prospectus for the applicable share class and may also be obtained from your Intermediary or from Goldman Sachs by calling the number on the back cover of the Prospectus.

What Else Should I Know About Share Purchases?

The Trust reserves the right to:

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Refuse to open an account or require an Intermediary to refuse to open an account if you fail to (i) provide a taxpayer identification number, a Social Security Number or other government-issued identification (e.g., for an individual, a driver’s license or passport); or (ii) certify that such number or other information is correct (if required to do so under applicable law).

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Reject or restrict any purchase or exchange order by a particular purchaser (or group of related purchasers) for any reason in its discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, the Trust may reject or restrict purchase and exchange orders by a particular purchaser (or group of related purchasers) when a pattern of frequent purchases, sales or exchanges of shares of a Fund is evident, or if purchases, sales or exchanges are, or a subsequent redemption might be, of a size that would disrupt the management of a Fund.

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Close a Fund to new investors from time to time and reopen any such Fund whenever it is deemed appropriate by the Investment Adviser.

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Provide for, modify or waive the minimum investment requirements.

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Modify the manner in which shares are offered.

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Modify the sales charge rate applicable to future purchases of shares.

Shares of the Funds are only registered for sale in the United States and certain of its territories. Generally, shares of the Funds will only be offered or sold to “U.S. persons” and all offerings or other solicitation activities will be conducted within the United States, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”).

A Fund may allow you to purchase shares through an Intermediary with securities instead of cash if consistent with the Fund’s investment policies and operations and approved by the Investment Adviser.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust and Goldman Sachs reserve the right to reject or restrict purchase or exchange requests from any investor. The Trust and Goldman Sachs will not be liable for any loss resulting from rejected purchase or exchange orders.

Please be advised that abandoned or unclaimed property laws for certain states (to which your account may be subject) require financial organizations to transfer (escheat) unclaimed property (including shares of a Fund) to the appropriate state if no activity occurs in an account for a period of time specified by state law. For IRA accounts escheated to a state under these abandoned property laws, the escheatment will generally be treated as a taxable distribution to you; federal and any applicable state income tax will be withheld. This may apply to your Roth IRA as well.

Customer Identification Program. Federal law requires the Funds to obtain, verify and record identifying information for certain investors, which will be reviewed solely for customer identification purposes, which may include the name, residential or business street address, date of birth (for an individual), Social Security Number or taxpayer identification number or other information, for each investor who opens an account directly with the Funds. Applications without the required information may not be accepted by the Funds. Throughout the life of your account, the Funds may request updated identifying information in accordance with their Customer Identification Program. After accepting an application, to the extent permitted by applicable law or their Customer Identification Program, the Funds reserve the right to: (i) place limits on transactions in any account until the identity of the investor is verified; (ii) refuse an investment in the Funds; or (iii) involuntarily redeem an investor’s shares and close an account in the event that the Funds are unable to verify an investor’s identity or are unable to obtain all required information. The Funds and their agents will not be responsible for any loss or tax liability in an investor’s account resulting from the investor’s delay in providing all required information or from closing an account and redeeming an investor’s shares pursuant to their Customer Identification Program.

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How Are Shares Priced?

The price you pay when you buy shares is a Fund’s next-determined NAV per share (as adjusted for any applicable sales charge) after the Transfer Agent (or, if applicable, an Authorized Institution) has received and accepted your order in proper form. The price you receive when you sell shares is a Fund’s next-determined NAV per share (adjusted for any applicable CDSCs) after the Transfer Agent (or, if applicable, an Authorized Institution) has received and accepted your order in proper form, with the redemption proceeds reduced by any applicable charges (e.g., CDSCs). Each class generally calculates its NAV as follows:


(Value of Assets of the Class) – (Liabilities of the Class)
NAV =
Number of Outstanding Shares of the Class

A Fund’s investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value on the basis of quotations provided by pricing services or securities dealers. If accurate quotations are not readily available, if the Funds’ fund accounting agent is unable for other reasons to facilitate pricing of individual securities or calculate a Fund’s NAV, or if the Investment Adviser believes that such quotations do not accurately reflect fair value, the fair value of the Funds’ investments may be determined in good faith under valuation procedures established by the Board of Trustees. Thus, such pricing may be based on subjective judgments and it is possible that the prices resulting from such valuation procedures may differ materially from the value realized on a sale. Cases where there is no clear indication of the value of a Fund’s investments include, among others, situations where a security or other asset or liability does not have a price source or a price is unavailable.

Equity securities listed on an exchange are generally valued at the last available sale price on the exchange on which they are principally traded. To the extent a Fund invests in foreign equity securities, “fair value” prices will be provided by an independent third-party pricing (fair value) service in accordance with the fair value procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Fair value prices are used because many foreign markets operate at times that do not coincide with those of the major U.S. markets. Events that could affect the values of foreign portfolio holdings may occur between the close of the foreign market and the time of determining the NAV, and would not otherwise be reflected in the NAV.

Fixed income securities are generally valued on the basis of prices (including evaluated prices) and quotations provided by pricing services or securities dealers. Pricing services may use matrix pricing or valuation models, which utilize certain inputs and assumptions, including, but not limited to, yield or price with respect to comparable fixed income securities, to determine current value. Pricing services generally value fixed income securities assuming orderly transactions of an institutional round lot size, but the Funds may hold or transact in such securities in smaller odd lot sizes. Odd lots may trade at lower prices than institutional round lots.

Investments in other open-end registered investment companies (if any), excluding investments in ETFs, are valued based on the NAV of those open-end registered investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). Investments in ETFs will generally be valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange on which they are principally traded.

In addition, the Investment Adviser, consistent with its procedures and applicable regulatory guidance, may (but need not) determine to make an adjustment to the previous closing prices of either domestic or foreign securities in light of significant events, to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities at the time of determining a Fund’s NAV. Significant events that could affect a large number of securities in a particular market may include, but are not limited to: situations relating to one or more single issuers in a market sector; significant fluctuations in U.S. or foreign markets; market dislocations; market disruptions or unscheduled market closings; equipment failures; natural or man made disasters or acts of God; armed conflicts; governmental actions or other developments; as well as the same or similar events which may affect specific issuers or the securities markets even though not tied directly to the securities markets. Other significant events that could relate to a single issuer may include, but are not limited to: corporate actions such as reorganizations, mergers and buy-outs; corporate announcements, including those relating to earnings, products and regulatory news; significant litigation; ratings downgrades; bankruptcies; and trading limits or suspensions.

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One effect of using an independent third-party pricing (fair value) service and fair valuation may be to reduce stale pricing arbitrage opportunities presented by the pricing of Fund shares. However, it involves the risk that the values used by a Fund to price its investments may be different from those used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.

Please note the following with respect to the price at which your transactions are processed:

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NAV per share of each share class is generally calculated by the Funds’ fund accounting agent on each business day as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) or such other times as the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ market may officially close. Fund shares will generally not be priced on any day the New York Stock Exchange is closed.

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The Trust reserves the right to reprocess purchase (including dividend reinvestments), redemption and exchange transactions that were processed at a NAV that is subsequently adjusted, and to recover amounts from (or distribute amounts to) shareholders accordingly based on the official closing NAV, as adjusted.

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The Trust reserves the right to advance the time by which purchase and redemption orders must be received for same business day credit as otherwise permitted by the SEC.

Consistent with industry practice, investment transactions not settling on the same day are recorded and factored into a Fund’s NAV on the business day following trade date (T+1). The use of T+1 accounting generally does not, but may, result in a NAV that differs materially from the NAV that would result if all transactions were reflected on their trade date.

Note: The time at which transactions and shares are priced and the time by which orders must be received may be changed in case of an emergency or if regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange is stopped at a time other than its regularly scheduled closing time. In the event the New York Stock Exchange does not open for business, the Trust may, but is not required to, open one or more Funds for purchase, redemption and exchange transactions if the Federal Reserve wire payment system is open. To learn whether a Fund is open for business during this situation, please call the appropriate phone number located on the back cover of the Prospectus.

Foreign securities may trade in their local markets on days a Fund is closed. As a result, if a Fund holds foreign securities, its NAV may be impacted on days when investors may not purchase or redeem Fund shares.

Each Fund relies on various sources to calculate its NAV. The ability of the Funds’ fund accounting agent to calculate the NAV per share of each share class of the Funds is subject to operational risks associated with processing or human errors, systems or technology failures, cyber attacks and errors caused by third party service providers, data sources, or trading counterparties. Such failures may result in delays in the calculation of a Fund’s NAV and/or the inability to calculate NAV over extended time periods. The Funds may be unable to recover any losses associated with such failures. In addition, if the third party service providers and/or data sources upon which a Fund directly or indirectly relies to calculate its NAV or price individual securities are unavailable or otherwise unable to calculate the NAV correctly, it may be necessary for alternative procedures to be utilized to price the securities at the time of determining the Fund’s NAV.

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COMMON QUESTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PURCHASE OF CLASS A SHARES

What Is The Offering Price Of Class A Shares?

The offering price of Class A Shares of each Fund is the next determined NAV per share plus an initial sales charge paid to Goldman Sachs at the time of purchase of shares. The sales charge varies depending upon the amount you purchase. In some cases, described below, the initial sales charge may be eliminated altogether, and the offering price will be the NAV per share. The current sales charges and commissions paid to Intermediaries for Class A Shares of the Funds are as follows:


Amount of Purchase (including sales charge, if any)	Sales Charge as Percentage of Offering Price			Sales Charge as Percentage of Net Amount Invested			Maximum Dealer Allowance as Percentage of Offering Price*
Less than $50,000		5.50	%		5.82	%		5.00	%
$50,000 up to (but less than) $100,000		4.75			4.99			4.00
$100,000 up to (but less than) $250,000		3.75			3.90			3.00
$250,000 up to (but less than) $500,000		2.75			2.83			2.25
$500,000 up to (but less than) $1 million		2.00			2.04			1.75
$1 million or more		0.00	**		0.00	**		*,**

*	Dealer’s allowance may be changed periodically. During special promotions, the entire sales charge may be reallowed to Intermediaries. Intermediaries to whom substantially the entire sales charge is reallowed may be deemed to be “underwriters” under the Securities Act.

No sales charge is payable at the time of purchase of Class A Shares of $1 million or more, but a CDSC of 1.00% may be imposed in the event of certain redemptions within 18 months. For more information about Class A Shares’ CDSCs, please see “What Else Do I Need to Know About Class A Shares’ CDSC?” below.

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With respect to the Acquired Fund, the Distributor may pay a one-time commission to Intermediaries who initiate or are responsible for purchases of $1 million or more of shares of the Funds equal to 1.00% of the amount under $3 million, 0.50% of the next $2 million, and 0.25% thereafter. In instances where this one-time commission is not paid to a particular Intermediary (including Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth Management Unit), the CDSC on Class A Shares, generally, will be waived. The Distributor may also pay, with respect to all or a portion of the amount purchased, a commission in accordance with the foregoing schedule to Intermediaries who initiate or are responsible for purchases by Employee Benefit Plans investing in the Funds which satisfy the criteria set forth below in “When Are Class A Shares Not Subject To A Sales Load?” or $1 million or more by certain “wrap” accounts. Purchases by such plans will be made at NAV with no initial sales charge, but if shares are redeemed within 18 months, a CDSC of 1.00% may be imposed upon the plan, the plan sponsor or the third-party administrator. In addition, Intermediaries will remit to the Distributor such payments received in connection with “wrap” accounts in the event that shares are redeemed within 18 months.

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With respect to the Surviving Fund, the Distributor may pay a one-time commission to Intermediaries who initiate or are responsible for purchases of $1 million or more of shares of the Fund equal to 1.00% of the amount under $3 million, 0.50% of the next $2 million, and 0.25% thereafter. In instances where this one-time commission is not paid to a particular Intermediary (including Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth Management Unit and Employee Benefit Plans), the CDSC on Class A Shares, generally, will be waived. The Distributor may also pay, with respect to all or a portion of the amount purchased, a commission in accordance with the foregoing schedule to Intermediaries who initiate or are responsible for purchases of $1 million or more by certain “wrap” accounts. Purchases by such accounts will be made at NAV with no initial sales charge, but if shares are redeemed within 18 months, a CDSC of 1.00% may be imposed upon the account. In addition, Intermediaries will remit to the Distributor such payments received in connection with “wrap” accounts in the event that shares are redeemed within 18 months.

Different Intermediaries may impose different sales charges. These variations are described in Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts in the Funds’ prospectus.

You should note that the actual sales charge that appears in your mutual fund transaction confirmation may differ slightly from the rate disclosed above in the Prospectus due to rounding calculations.

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As indicated in the preceding chart, and as discussed further below and in the section titled “How Can The Sales Charge On Class A Shares Be Reduced?” and in the Funds’ prospectus in Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts, you may, under certain circumstances, be entitled to pay reduced sales charges on your purchases of Class A Shares or have those charges waived entirely. To take advantage of these discounts, your Intermediary must notify the Funds’ Transfer Agent at the time of your purchase order that a discount may apply to your current purchases. You may also be required to provide appropriate documentation to receive these discounts, including:

(i) Information or records regarding shares of the Funds or other Goldman Sachs Funds held in all accounts (e.g., retirement accounts) of the shareholder at all Intermediaries; or

(ii) Information or records regarding shares of the Funds or other Goldman Sachs Funds held at any Intermediary by related parties of the shareholder, such as members of the same family or household.

What Else Do I Need To Know About Class A Shares’ CDSC?

Purchases of $1 million or more of Class A Shares will be made at NAV with no initial sales charge. However, if you redeem shares within 18 months after the beginning of the month in which the purchase was made, a CDSC of 1% may be imposed. The CDSC may not be imposed if your Intermediary agrees with the Distributor to return all or an applicable prorated portion of its commission to the Distributor. The CDSC is waived on redemptions in certain circumstances. See “In What Situations May The CDSC On Class A Or C Shares Be Waived Or Reduced?” below and, if you hold shares through an Intermediary, see Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts in the Funds’ prospectus.

When Are Class A Shares Not Subject To A Sales Load?

Class A Shares of the Funds may be sold at NAV without payment of any sales charge to the following individuals and entities:

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Goldman Sachs, its affiliates or their respective officers, partners, directors or employees (including retired employees and former partners), any partnership of which Goldman Sachs is a general partner, any Trustee or officer of the Trust and designated family members of any of these individuals;

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Qualified employee benefit plans of Goldman Sachs;

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Trustees or directors of investment companies for which Goldman Sachs or an affiliate acts as sponsor;

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Any employee or registered representative of any Intermediary (or such Intermediaries’ affiliates and subsidiaries) or their respective spouses or domestic partners, children and parents;

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Banks, trust companies or other types of depository institutions;

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Any state, county or city, or any instrumentality, department, authority or agency thereof, which is prohibited by applicable investment laws from paying a sales charge or commission in connection with the purchase of shares of a Fund;

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Employee Benefit Plans, other than Employee Benefit Plans that purchase Class A Shares through brokerage relationships in which sales charges are customarily imposed. Under such circumstances, Plans will be assessed sales charges as described further in “Shareholder Guide—Common Questions Applicable to the Purchase of Class A Shares;”

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Investors who purchase Class A Shares through an omnibus account sponsored by an Intermediary that has an agreement with the Distributor covering such investors to offer Class A Shares without charging an initial sales charge;

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Insurance company separate accounts that make the Funds available as an underlying investment in certain group annuity contracts;

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“Wrap” accounts for the benefit of clients of broker-dealers, financial institutions or financial planners, provided they have entered into an agreement with GSAM specifying aggregate minimums and certain operating policies and standards;

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Investment advisers investing for accounts for which they receive asset-based fees;

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Accounts over which GSAM or its advisory affiliates have investment discretion;

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Shareholders who roll over distributions from any tax-qualified Employee Benefit Plan or tax-sheltered annuity to an IRA which invests in the Goldman Sachs Funds if the tax-qualified Employee Benefit Plan or tax-sheltered annuity receives administrative services provided by certain third party administrators that have entered into a special service arrangement with Goldman Sachs relating to such plan or annuity;

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State sponsored 529 college savings plans;

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Investors that purchase Class A Shares through the GS Retirement Plan Plus and Goldman Sachs 401(k) Programs; or

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Former shareholders of certain funds who (i) received shares of a Goldman Sachs Fund in connection with a reorganization of an acquired fund into a Goldman Sachs Fund, (ii) had previously qualified for purchases of Class A Shares of the acquired funds without the imposition of a sales load under the guidelines of the applicable acquired fund family, and (iii) as of August 24, 2012 held their Goldman Sachs Fund shares directly with the Goldman Sachs Funds’ Transfer Agent, as long as they continue to hold the shares directly at the Transfer Agent.

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Investors who purchase Class A Shares in accounts that are no longer associated with an Intermediary and held direct at the Transfer Agent, including retirement accounts.

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You must certify eligibility for any of the above exemptions on your account application and notify your Intermediary and the Funds if you no longer are eligible for the exemption. You may be eligible for different or additional exemptions based on your Intermediary; see Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts in the Funds’ prospectus.

A Fund will grant you an exemption subject to confirmation of your eligibility by your Intermediary. You may be charged a fee by your Intermediary.

How Can The Sales Charge On Class A Shares Be Reduced?

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Right of Accumulation: When buying Class A Shares in Goldman Sachs Funds, your current aggregate investment determines the initial sales load you pay. You may qualify for reduced sales charges when the current market value of holdings across Class A and/or Class C Shares, plus new purchases, reaches $50,000 or more. Class A and/or Class C Shares of any of the Goldman Sachs Funds may be combined under the Right of Accumulation. If a Fund’s Transfer Agent is properly notified, the “Amount of Purchase” in the chart in the section “What Is The Offering Price of Class A Shares?” will be deemed to include all Class A and/or Class C Shares of the Goldman Sachs Funds that were held at the time of purchase by any of the following persons: (i) you, your spouse or domestic partner, your parents and your children; and (ii) any trustee, guardian or other fiduciary of a single trust estate or a single fiduciary account. This includes, for example, any Class A and/or Class C Shares held at an Intermediary other than the one handling your current purchase. For purposes of applying the Right of Accumulation, shares of the Funds and any other Goldman Sachs Funds purchased by an existing client of Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management or GS Ayco Holding LLC will be combined with Class A and/or Class C Shares and other assets held by all other Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management accounts or accounts of GS Ayco Holding LLC, respectively. In addition, under some circumstances, Class A and/or Class C Shares of the Funds and Class A and/or Class C Shares of any other Goldman Sachs Fund purchased by partners, directors, officers or employees of certain organizations may be combined for the purpose of determining whether a purchase will qualify for the Right of Accumulation and, if qualifying, the applicable sales charge level. To qualify for a reduced sales load, you or your Intermediary must notify the Funds’ Transfer Agent at the time of investment that a quantity discount is applicable. If you do not notify your Intermediary at the time of your current purchase or a future purchase that you qualify for a quantity discount, you may not receive the benefit of a reduced sales charge that might otherwise apply. Use of this option is subject to a check of appropriate records.

In some circumstances, other Class A and/or Class C Shares may be aggregated with your current purchase under the Right of Accumulation as described in the SAI. For purposes of determining the “Amount of Purchase,” all Class A and/or Class C Shares currently held will be valued at their current market value.

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Statement of Intention: You may obtain a reduced sales charge by means of a written Statement of Intention which expresses your non-binding commitment to invest (not counting reinvestments of dividends and distributions) in the aggregate $50,000 or more within a period of 13 months in Class A Shares of one or more of the Goldman Sachs Funds. Any investments you make during the period will receive the discounted sales load based on the full amount of your investment commitment. Purchases made during the previous 90 days may be included; however, capital appreciation does not apply toward these combined purchases. If the investment commitment of the Statement of Intention is not met prior to the expiration of the 13-month period, the entire amount will be subject to the higher applicable sales charge unless the failure to meet the investment commitment is due to the death of the investor. By selecting the Statement of Intention, you authorize the Transfer Agent to escrow and redeem Class A Shares in your account to pay this additional charge if the Statement of Intention is not met. You must, however, inform the Transfer Agent (either directly or through your Intermediary) that the Statement of Intention is in effect each time shares are purchased. Each purchase will be made at the public offering price applicable to a single transaction of the dollar amount specified on the Statement of Intention. The SAI has more information about the Statement of Intention, which you should read carefully.

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Different Intermediaries may have different policies regarding Rights of Accumulation and Statements of Intention. These variations are described in Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts in the Funds’ prospectus.

COMMON QUESTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PURCHASE OF CLASS C SHARES

What Is The Offering Price Of Class C Shares?

You may purchase Class C Shares of the Funds at the next determined NAV without paying an initial sales charge. However, if you redeem Class C Shares within 12 months of purchase, a CDSC of 1.00% will normally be deducted from the redemption proceeds. In connection with purchases by Employee Benefit Plans, where Class C Shares are redeemed within 12 months of purchase, a CDSC of 1.00% may be imposed upon the plan sponsor or third party administrator. Class C Shares acquired in exchange for shares subject to a CDSC will be subject to the CDSC, if any, of the shares originally held. No CDSC is imposed in connection with an exchange of Class C Shares at the time of such exchange. When Class C Shares are exchanged for Class C Shares of another fund, the period of time that such shares will be subject to a CDSC (if any) will be measured as of the date of the original purchase. With respect to such shares held by Employee Benefit Plans, the CDSC may be imposed on the plan sponsor or third party administrator.

Proceeds from the CDSC are payable to the Distributor and may be used in whole or in part to defray the Distributor’s expenses related to providing distribution-related services to the Funds in connection with the sale of Class C Shares, including the payment of compensation to Intermediaries. A commission equal to 1% of the amount invested is normally paid by the Distributor to Intermediaries.

What Should I Know About The Automatic Conversion Of Class C Shares?

Effective January 2, 2021, Class C Shares of a Fund will automatically convert into Class A Shares (which bear lower distribution and service (12b-1) fees and do not bear additional personal and account maintenance services fees) of the same Fund on or about the fifteenth day of the last month of the quarter that is eight years after the purchase date. No sales charges or other charges will apply in connection with any conversion.

If you acquire Class C Shares of a Fund by exchange from Class C Shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund, your Class C Shares will convert into Class A Shares of such Fund based on the date of the initial purchase. If you acquire Class C Shares through reinvestment of distributions, your Class C Shares will convert into Class A Shares based on the date of the initial purchase of the shares on which the distribution was paid.

Shareholders will not recognize a gain or loss for federal income tax purposes upon the conversion of Class C Shares for Class A Shares of the same Fund. The automatic conversion of Class C Shares to Class A Shares will not apply to shares held through group retirement plan recordkeeping platforms of certain Intermediaries who hold such shares in an omnibus account and do not track participant level share lot aging to facilitate such a conversion.

New employee benefit plans are not eligible to purchase Class C Shares. Employee benefit plans which had this share class of a Fund available to participants on or before September 18, 2018, may continue to open accounts for new participants in such share class of the Fund and purchase additional shares in existing participant accounts.

If you purchased your shares through an Intermediary, it is the responsibility of your Intermediary to work with the Transfer Agent to effect the conversion and to ensure that Class C Shares are automatically converted after the appropriate period of time. In addition, if your shares are no longer subject to a CDSC, you may be able to exchange your Class C Shares for Class A Shares without the payment of a sales charge prior to the automatic conversion subject to the policies and procedures of the Intermediary through whom you have purchased your shares. Please contact your Intermediary with questions regarding your eligibility to exchange Class C Shares for Class A Shares.

COMMON QUESTIONS APPLICABLE TO THE PURCHASE OF CLASS A AND C SHARES

What Else Do I Need To Know About The CDSC On Class A Or C Shares?

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The CDSC is based on the lesser of the NAV of the shares at the time of redemption or the original offering price (which is the original NAV).

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No CDSC is charged on shares acquired from reinvested dividends or capital gains distributions.

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No CDSC is charged on the per share appreciation of your account over the initial purchase price.

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When counting the number of months since a purchase of Class A or Class C Shares was made, all purchases made during a month will be combined and considered to have been made on the first day of that month.

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To keep your CDSC as low as possible, each time you place a request to sell shares, the Funds will first sell any shares in your account that do not carry a CDSC and then the shares in your account that have been held the longest.

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In What Situations May The CDSC On Class A Or C Shares Be Waived Or Reduced?

The CDSC on Class A and Class C Shares that are subject to a CDSC may be waived or reduced if the redemption relates to:

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Mandatory retirement distributions or loans to participants or beneficiaries from Employee Benefit Plans;

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Hardship withdrawals by a participant or beneficiary in an Employee Benefit Plan;

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The separation from service by a participant or beneficiary in an Employee Benefit Plan;

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Excess contributions distributed from an Employee Benefit Plan;

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Distributions from a qualified Employee Benefit Plan invested in the Goldman Sachs Funds which are being rolled over to an IRA in the same share class of a Goldman Sachs Fund;

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The death or disability (as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”)) of a shareholder, participant or beneficiary in an Employee Benefit Plan;

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Satisfying the minimum distribution requirements of the Code;

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Establishing “substantially equal periodic payments” as described under Section 72(t)(2) of the Code;

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Redemption proceeds which are to be reinvested in accounts or non-registered products over which GSAM or its advisory affiliates have investment discretion;

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A systematic withdrawal plan. The Funds reserve the right to limit such redemptions, on an annual basis, to 12% of the value of your Class C Shares and 10% of the value of your Class A Shares;

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Redemptions or exchanges of Fund shares held through an Employee Benefit Plan using the Fund as part of a qualified default investment alternative or “QDIA”; or

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Other redemptions, at the discretion of the Trust’s officers, relating to shares purchased through Employee Benefit Plans.

You may be eligible for different or additional exemptions based on your Intermediary; see Appendix C—Additional Information About Sales Charge Variations, Waivers and Discounts in the Funds’ prospectus.

HOW TO SELL SHARES

How Can I Sell Shares Of The Funds?

Generally, Shares may be sold (redeemed) only through Intermediaries. Customers of an Intermediary will normally give their redemption instructions to the Intermediary, and the Intermediary will, in turn, place the order with the Transfer Agent. On any business day a Fund is open, the Fund will generally redeem its Shares upon request at their next-determined NAV per share (subject to any applicable CDSC) after the Transfer Agent (or, if applicable, the Authorized Institution) has received and accepted a redemption order in proper form, as described under “How To Buy Shares—How Can I Purchase Shares Of The Funds?” above. Redemptions may be requested by electronic trading platform (through your Intermediary), in writing or by telephone (unless the Intermediary opts out of the telephone redemption privilege on the account application). You should contact your Intermediary to discuss redemptions and redemption proceeds. A Fund may transfer redemption proceeds to an account with your Intermediary. In the alternative, your Intermediary may request that redemption proceeds be sent to you by check or wire (if the wire instructions are designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent).

When Do I Need A Medallion Signature Guarantee To Redeem Shares?

Generally, a redemption request must be in writing and signed by an authorized person with a Medallion signature guarantee if:

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A request is made in writing to redeem Class A, Class C, Investor or Class R Shares in an amount over $50,000 via check;

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You would like the redemption proceeds sent to an address that is not your address of record; or

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You would like the redemption proceeds sent to a domestic bank account that is not designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent.

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A Medallion signature guarantee must be obtained from a bank, brokerage firm or other financial intermediary that is a member of an approved Medallion Guarantee Program or that is otherwise approved by the Trust. A notary public cannot provide a Medallion signature guarantee. The written request may be confirmed by telephone with both the requesting party and the designated Intermediary to verify instructions. Additional documentation may be required.

What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?

The Trust, the Distributor and the Transfer Agent will not be liable for any loss or tax liability you may incur in the event that the Trust accepts unauthorized telephone redemption requests that the Trust reasonably believes to be genuine. The Trust may accept telephone redemption instructions from any person identifying himself or herself as the owner of an account or the owner’s registered representative where the owner has not declined in writing to use this service. Thus, you risk possible losses if a telephone redemption is not authorized by you.

In an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent redemption and exchange requests by telephone, Goldman Sachs and DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (“DST”) each employ reasonable procedures specified by the Trust to confirm that such instructions are genuine. The following general policies are currently in effect:

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Telephone requests are recorded.

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Proceeds of telephone redemption requests will be sent to your address of record or authorized account designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent (unless you provide written instructions and a Medallion signature guarantee indicating another address or account).

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For the 30-day period following a change of address, telephone redemptions will only be filled by a wire transfer to the authorized account designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent (see immediately preceding bullet point). In order to receive the redemption by check during this time period, the redemption request must be in the form of a written, Medallion signature guaranteed letter.

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The telephone redemption option does not apply to Shares held in an account maintained and serviced by your Intermediary. If your Shares are held in an account with an Intermediary, you should contact your registered representative of record, who may make telephone redemptions on your behalf.

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The telephone redemption option may be modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.

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Fund may allow redemptions via check up to $50,000 in Class A, Class C, Investor and Class R Shares requested via telephone.

Note: It may be difficult to make telephone redemptions in times of unusual economic or market conditions.

How Are Redemption Proceeds Paid?

By Wire: You may arrange for your redemption proceeds to be paid as federal funds to an account with your Intermediary or to a domestic bank account designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent. In addition, redemption proceeds may be transmitted through an electronic trading platform to an account with your Intermediary. The following general policies govern wiring redemption proceeds:

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Redemption proceeds will normally be paid in federal funds, between one and two business days (or such other times in accordance with the requirements of your Intermediary) following receipt of a properly executed wire transfer redemption request. In certain circumstances, however (such as unusual market conditions or in cases of very large redemptions or excessive trading), it may take up to seven days to pay redemption proceeds.

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Redemption requests may only be postponed or suspended for longer than seven days as permitted under Section 22(e) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”) if (i) the New York Stock Exchange is closed for trading or trading is restricted; (ii) an emergency exists which makes the disposal of securities owned by a Fund or the fair determination of the value of a Fund’s net assets not reasonably practicable; or (iii) the SEC, by order or regulation, permits the suspension of the right of redemption.

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If you are selling shares you recently paid for by check or purchased by Automated Clearing House (“ACH”), the Fund will pay you when your check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 15 days.

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If the Federal Reserve Bank is closed on the day that the redemption proceeds would ordinarily be wired, wiring the redemption proceeds may be delayed until the Federal Reserve Bank reopens.

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To change the bank wiring instructions designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent, you must send written instructions signed by an authorized person designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent. A Medallion signature guarantee may be required if you are requesting a redemption in conjunction with the change.

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None of the Trust, the Investment Adviser or Goldman Sachs assumes any responsibility for the performance of your bank or Intermediary in the transfer process. If a problem with such performance arises, you should deal directly with your bank or Intermediary.

By Check: You may elect to receive your redemption proceeds by check. Redemption proceeds paid by check will normally be mailed to the address of record within two business days (or such other times in accordance with the requirements of your Intermediary) following receipt of a properly executed redemption request, except in certain circumstances (such as those set forth above with respect to wire transfer redemption requests). If you are selling shares you recently paid for by check or ACH, the Fund will pay you when your check or ACH has cleared, which may take up to 15 days.

What Else Do I Need To Know About Redemptions?

The following generally applies to redemption requests:

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Additional documentation may be required when deemed appropriate by the Transfer Agent. A redemption request will not be in proper form until such additional documentation has been received.

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Intermediaries are responsible for the timely transmittal of redemption requests by their customers to the Transfer Agent. In order to facilitate the timely transmittal of redemption requests, Intermediaries may set times by which they must receive redemption requests. Intermediaries may also require additional documentation from you.

The Trust reserves the right to:

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Redeem your shares in the event your Intermediary’s relationship with Goldman Sachs is terminated, and you do not transfer your account to another Intermediary or in the event that a Fund is no longer an option in your Employee Benefit Plan or no longer available through your Eligible Fee-Based Program.

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Redeem your shares if your account balance is below the required Fund minimum. The Funds will not redeem your shares on this basis if the value of your account falls below the minimum account balance solely as a result of market conditions. A Fund will give you 60 days’ prior written notice to allow you to purchase sufficient additional shares of the Fund in order to avoid such redemption. Different rules may apply to investors who have established brokerage accounts with Goldman Sachs in accordance with the terms and conditions of their account agreements.

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Redeem your shares in the case of actual or suspected threatening conduct or actual or suspected fraudulent, suspicious or illegal activity by you or any other individual associated with your account.

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Subject to applicable law, redeem your shares in other circumstances determined by the Board of Trustees to be in the best interest of the Trust.

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Pay redemptions by a distribution in-kind of securities (instead of cash). If you receive redemption proceeds in-kind, you should expect to incur transaction costs upon the disposition of those securities. In addition, if you receive redemption proceeds in-kind, you will be subject to market gains or losses upon the disposition of those securities.

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Reinvest any amounts (e.g., dividends, distributions or redemption proceeds) which you have elected to receive by check should your check remain uncashed for more than 180 days. No interest will accrue on amounts represented by uncashed checks. Your check will be reinvested in your account at the NAV on the day of the reinvestment. When reinvested, those amounts are subject to the risk of loss like any Fund investment. If you elect to receive distributions in cash and a check remains uncashed for more than 180 days, your cash election may be changed automatically to reinvest and your future dividend and capital gains distributions will be reinvested in the Fund at the NAV as of the date of payment of the distribution. This provision may not apply to certain retirement or qualified accounts, accounts with a non-U.S. address or closed accounts. Your participation in a systematic withdrawal program may be terminated if a check remains uncashed.

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Charge an additional fee in the event a redemption is made via wire transfer.

Each Fund typically expects to meet redemption requests by using holdings of cash or cash equivalents and/or proceeds from the sale of portfolio holdings. In addition, under stressed market conditions, as well as for other temporary or emergency purposes, the Funds may distribute redemption proceeds in-kind (instead of cash), access a line of credit or overdraft facility, or borrow through other sources to meet redemption requests.

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None of the Trust, the Investment Adviser or Goldman Sachs will be responsible for any loss in an investor’s account or tax liability resulting from an involuntary redemption.

Can I Reinvest Redemption Proceeds In The Same Or Another Goldman Sachs Fund?

You may redeem shares of a Fund and reinvest a portion or all of the redemption proceeds in the same share class of another Goldman Sachs Fund at NAV. To be eligible for this privilege, you must have held the shares you want to redeem for at least 30 days and you must reinvest the share proceeds within 90 days after you redeem. You should obtain and read the applicable prospectus before investing in any other Goldman Sachs Fund.

You may reinvest redemption proceeds as follows:

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If you pay a CDSC upon redemption of Class A or Class C Shares and then reinvest in Class A or Class C Shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund as described above, your account will be credited with the amount of the CDSC you paid. The reinvested shares will, however, continue to be subject to a CDSC. The holding period of the shares acquired through reinvestment will include the holding period of the redeemed shares for purposes of computing the CDSC payable upon a subsequent redemption.

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The reinvestment privilege may be exercised at any time in connection with transactions in which the proceeds are reinvested at NAV in a tax-sheltered Employee Benefit Plan. In other cases, the reinvestment privilege may be exercised once per year upon receipt of a written request.

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You may be subject to tax as a result of a redemption. You should consult your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of a redemption and reinvestment.

Can I Exchange My Investment From One Goldman Sachs Fund To Another Goldman Sachs Fund?

You may exchange shares of a Goldman Sachs Fund at NAV without the imposition of an initial sales charge or CDSC, if applicable, at the time of exchange for certain shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund. Redemption (including by exchange) of certain Goldman Sachs Funds offered in other prospectuses may, however, be subject to a redemption fee for shares that are held for either 30 or 60 days or less, subject to certain exceptions as described in those Goldman Sachs Funds’ prospectuses. The exchange privilege may be materially modified or withdrawn at any time upon 60 days written notice. You should contact your Intermediary to arrange for exchanges of shares of a Fund for shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund.

You should keep in mind the following factors when making or considering an exchange:

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You should obtain and carefully read the prospectus of the Goldman Sachs Fund you are acquiring before making an exchange. You should be aware that not all Goldman Sachs Funds may offer all share classes.

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Currently, the Funds do not impose any charge for exchanges, although the Funds may impose a charge in the future.

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The exchanged shares of the new Goldman Sachs Fund may later be exchanged for shares of the same class of the original Fund held at the next determined NAV without the imposition of an initial sales charge or CDSC (but subject to any applicable redemption fee). However, if additional shares of the new Goldman Sachs Fund were purchased after the initial exchange, and that Fund’s shares do not impose a sales charge or CDSC, then the applicable sales charge or CDSC of the original Fund’s shares will be imposed upon the exchange of those shares.

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When you exchange shares subject to a CDSC, no CDSC will be charged at that time. However, for purposes of determining the amount of CDSC applicable to those shares acquired in the exchange, the length of time you have owned the shares will be measured from the date you acquired the original shares subject to a CDSC, and the amount and terms of the CDSC will be those applicable to the original shares acquired and will not be affected by a subsequent exchange.

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Eligible investors may exchange certain classes of shares for another class of shares of the same Fund. For further information, contact your Intermediary.

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All exchanges which represent an initial investment in a Goldman Sachs Fund must satisfy the minimum initial investment requirement of that Fund. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Trust. Exchanges into a Fund need not meet the traditional minimum investment requirement for that Fund if the entire balance of the original Fund account is exchanged.

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Exchanges are available only in states where exchanges may be legally made.

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It may be difficult to make telephone exchanges in times of unusual economic or market conditions.

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Goldman Sachs and DST may use reasonable procedures described above in “How to Sell Shares—What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?” in an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent telephone exchange requests.

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Normally, a telephone exchange will be made only to an identically registered account.

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Exchanges into Goldman Sachs Funds or certain share classes of Goldman Sachs Funds that are closed to new investors may be restricted.

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Exchanges into a Fund from another Goldman Sachs Fund may be subject to any redemption fee imposed by the other Goldman Sachs Fund.

For federal income tax purposes, an exchange from one Goldman Sachs Fund to another is treated as a redemption of the shares surrendered in the exchange, on which you may be subject to tax, followed by a purchase of shares received in the exchange. Exchanges within Employee Benefit Plan accounts will not result in capital gains or loss for federal or state income tax purposes. You should consult your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of an exchange.

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

Can I Arrange To Have Automatic Investments Made On A Regular Basis?

You may be able to make automatic investments in Class A and Class C Shares through your bank via ACH transfer or via bank draft or through your Intermediary each month. The minimum dollar amount for this service is $250 for the initial investment and $50 per month for additional investments. Forms for this option are available online at www.gsamfunds.com and from your Intermediary, or you may check the appropriate box on the account application.

Can My Distributions From A Fund Be Invested In Other Goldman Sachs Funds?

You may elect to cross-reinvest distributions paid by a Goldman Sachs Fund in shares of the same class of other Goldman Sachs Funds.

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Shares will be purchased at NAV.

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You may elect cross-reinvestment into an identically registered account or a similarly registered account provided that at least one name on the account is registered identically.

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You cannot make cross-reinvestments into a Goldman Sachs Fund unless that Fund’s minimum initial investment requirement is met.

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You should obtain and read the prospectus of the Goldman Sachs Fund into which distributions are invested.

Can I Arrange To Have Automatic Exchanges Made On A Regular Basis?

You may elect to exchange automatically a specified dollar amount of Class A or Class C Shares of a Fund for shares of the same class of other Goldman Sachs Funds.

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Shares will be purchased at NAV if a sales charge had been imposed on the initial purchase.

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You may elect to exchange into an identically registered account or a similarly registered account provided that at least one name on the account is registered identically.

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Shares subject to a CDSC acquired under this program may be subject to a CDSC at the time of redemption from the Goldman Sachs Fund into which the exchange is made depending upon the date and value of your original purchase.

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Automatic exchanges are made monthly on the 15^th day of each month or the first business day thereafter.

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Minimum dollar amount: $50 per month.

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You cannot make automatic exchanges into a Goldman Sachs Fund unless that Fund’s minimum initial investment requirement is met.

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You should obtain and read the prospectus of the Goldman Sachs Fund into which automatic exchanges are made.

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An exchange is considered a redemption and a purchase and therefore may be a taxable transaction.

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Can I Have Systematic Withdrawals Made On A Regular Basis?

You may redeem from your Class A or Class C Share account systematically via check or ACH transfer or through your Intermediary in any amount of $50 or more.

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It is normally undesirable to maintain a systematic withdrawal plan at the same time that you are purchasing additional Class A or Class C Shares because of the sales charges that are imposed on certain purchases of Class A Shares and because of the CDSCs that are imposed on certain redemptions of Class A and Class C Shares.

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Checks are normally mailed within two business days after your selected systematic withdrawal date of either the 15^th or 25^th of the month. ACH payments may take up to three business days to post to your account after your selected systematic withdrawal date between, and including, the 3^rd and 26^th of the month.

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Each systematic withdrawal is a redemption and therefore may be a taxable transaction.

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The CDSC applicable to Class A or Class C Shares redeemed under the systematic withdrawal plan may be waived. The Funds reserve the right to limit such redemptions, on an annual basis, to 12% each of the value of your Class C Shares and 10% of the value of your Class A Shares.

What Types Of Reports Will I Be Sent Regarding My Investment?

Intermediaries are responsible for providing any communication from a Fund to shareholders, including but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, proxy materials and notices regarding the source of dividend payments under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act. They may charge additional fees not described in the Prospectus to their customers for such services.

You will be provided with a printed confirmation of each transaction in your account and a quarterly account statement if you invest in Class A, Class C, Investor or Class R Shares and a monthly account statement if you invest in Institutional, or Class R6 Shares. If your account is held through your Intermediary, you will receive this information from your Intermediary.

You will also receive an annual shareholder report containing audited financial statements and a semi-annual shareholder report. If you have consented to the delivery of a single copy of shareholder reports, prospectuses and other information to all shareholders who share the same mailing address with your account, you may revoke your consent at any time by contacting your Intermediary or Goldman Sachs Funds at the appropriate phone number or address found on the back cover of the Prospectus. Each Fund will begin sending individual copies to you within 30 days after receipt of your revocation. If your account is held through an Intermediary, please contact the Intermediary to revoke your consent.

DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICE FEES

What Are The Different Distribution And/Or Service Fees Paid By The Funds’ Shares?

The Trust has adopted distribution and service plans (each a “Plan”) under which Class A and Class C Shares bear distribution and/or service fees paid to Goldman Sachs, some of which Goldman Sachs may pay to Intermediaries. Intermediaries seek distribution and/or servicing fee revenues to, among other things, offset the cost of servicing small and medium sized plan investors and providing information about the Funds. If the fees received by Goldman Sachs pursuant to the Plans exceed its expenses, Goldman Sachs may realize a profit from these arrangements. Goldman Sachs generally receives and pays the distribution and service fees on a quarterly basis.

Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs is entitled to a monthly fee from each Fund for distribution services equal, on an annual basis, to 0.25%, 0.75% and 0.50% of each applicable Fund’s average daily net assets attributed to Class A, Class C and Class R Shares, respectively. Because these fees are paid out of a Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, over time, these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of such charges.

The distribution fees are subject to the requirements of Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act, and may be used (among other things) for:

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Compensation paid to and expenses incurred by Intermediaries, Goldman Sachs and their respective officers, employees and sales representatives;

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Commissions paid to Intermediaries;

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Allocable overhead;

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Telephone and travel expenses;

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Interest and other costs associated with the financing of such compensation and expenses;

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Printing of prospectuses for prospective shareholders;

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Preparation and distribution of sales literature or advertising of any type; and

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All other expenses incurred in connection with activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class A, Class C and Class R Shares.

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In connection with the sale of Class C Shares, Goldman Sachs normally begins paying the 0.75% distribution fee as an ongoing commission to Intermediaries after the shares have been held for one year. Goldman Sachs normally begins accruing the annual 0.25% and 0.50% distribution fees for the Class A and Class R Shares, respectively, as ongoing commissions to Intermediaries, immediately. Goldman Sachs generally pays the distribution fee on a quarterly basis.

CLASS C PERSONAL AND ACCOUNT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AND FEES

Under the Class C Plan, Goldman Sachs is also entitled to receive a separate fee equal on an annual basis to 0.25% of each applicable Fund’s average daily net assets attributed to Class C Shares. This fee is for personal and account maintenance services, and may be used to make payments to Goldman Sachs, Intermediaries and their officers, sales representatives and employees for responding to inquiries of, and furnishing assistance to, shareholders regarding ownership of their shares or their accounts or similar services not otherwise provided on behalf of the Funds. If the fees received by Goldman Sachs pursuant to the Plan exceed its expenses, Goldman Sachs may realize a profit from this arrangement.

In connection with the sale of Class C Shares, Goldman Sachs normally begins paying the 0.25% ongoing service fee to Intermediaries after the shares have been held for one year.

RESTRICTIONS ON EXCESSIVE TRADING PRACTICES

Policies and Procedures on Excessive Trading Practices. In accordance with the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees, the Trust discourages frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and does not permit market timing or other excessive trading practices. Purchases and exchanges should be made with a view to longer-term investment purposes only that are consistent with the investment policies and practices of the respective Fund. Excessive, short-term (market timing) trading practices may disrupt portfolio management strategies, increase brokerage and administrative costs, harm Fund performance and result in dilution in the value of Fund shares held by longer-term shareholders. The Trust and Goldman Sachs reserve the right to reject or restrict purchase or exchange requests from any investor. The Trust and Goldman Sachs will not be liable for any loss resulting from rejected purchase or exchange orders. To minimize harm to the Trust and its shareholders (or Goldman Sachs), the Trust (or Goldman Sachs) will exercise this right if, in the Trust’s (or Goldman Sachs’) judgment, an investor has a history of excessive trading or if an investor’s trading, in the judgment of the Trust (or Goldman Sachs), has been or may be disruptive to a Fund. In making this judgment, trades executed in multiple accounts under common ownership or control may be considered together to the extent they can be identified. No waivers of the provisions of the policy established to detect and deter market timing and other excessive trading activity are permitted that would harm the Trust or its shareholders or would subordinate the interests of the Trust or its shareholders to those of Goldman Sachs or any affiliated person or associated person of Goldman Sachs.

To deter excessive shareholder trading, certain Goldman Sachs Funds offered in other prospectuses impose a redemption fee on redemptions made within 30 or 60 days of purchase, subject to certain exceptions as described in those Goldman Sachs Funds’ prospectuses. As a further deterrent to excessive trading, many foreign equity securities held by the Goldman Sachs Funds are priced by an independent pricing service using fair valuation. For more information on fair valuation, please see “How To Buy Shares—How Are Shares Priced?”

Pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, Goldman Sachs has developed criteria that it uses to identify trading activity that may be excessive. Excessive trading activity in a Fund is measured by the number of “round trip” transactions in a shareholder’s account. A “round trip” includes a purchase or exchange into a Fund followed or preceded by a redemption or exchange out of the same Fund. If a Fund detects that a shareholder has completed two or more round trip transactions in a single Fund within a rolling 90-day period, the Fund may reject or restrict subsequent purchase or exchange orders by that shareholder permanently. In addition, a Fund may, in its sole discretion, permanently reject or restrict purchase or exchange orders by a shareholder if the Fund detects other trading activity that is deemed to be disruptive to the management of the Fund or otherwise harmful to the Fund. For purposes of these transaction surveillance procedures, the Funds may consider trading activity in multiple accounts under common ownership, control, or influence. A shareholder that has been restricted from participation in a Fund pursuant to this policy will be allowed to apply for re-entry after one year. A shareholder applying for re-entry must provide assurances acceptable to the Fund that the shareholder will not engage in excessive trading activities in the future.

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Goldman Sachs may modify its surveillance procedures and criteria from time to time without prior notice regarding the detection of excessive trading or to address specific circumstances. Goldman Sachs will apply the criteria in a manner that, in Goldman Sachs’ judgment, will be uniform.

Fund shares may be held through omnibus arrangements maintained by Intermediaries, such as broker-dealers, investment advisers and insurance companies. In addition, Fund shares may be held in omnibus Employee Benefit Plans, Eligible Fee-Based Programs and other group accounts. Omnibus accounts include multiple investors and such accounts typically provide the Funds with a net purchase or redemption request on any given day where the purchases and redemptions of Fund shares by the investors are netted against one another. The identity of individual investors whose purchase and redemption orders are aggregated are ordinarily not tracked by the Funds on a regular basis. A number of these Intermediaries may not have the capability or may not be willing to apply the Funds’ market timing policies or any applicable redemption fee. While Goldman Sachs may monitor share turnover at the omnibus account level, a Fund’s ability to monitor and detect market timing by shareholders or apply any applicable redemption fee in these omnibus accounts may be limited in certain circumstances, and certain of these Intermediaries may charge the Fund a fee for providing certain shareholder financial information requested as part of the Fund’s surveillance process. The netting effect makes it more difficult to identify, locate and eliminate market timing activities. In addition, those investors who engage in market timing and other excessive trading activities may employ a variety of techniques to avoid detection. There can be no assurance that the Funds and Goldman Sachs will be able to identify all those who trade excessively or employ a market timing strategy, and curtail their trading in every instance. If necessary, the Trust may prohibit additional purchases of Fund shares by an Intermediary or by certain customers of the Intermediary. Intermediaries may also monitor their customers’ trading activities in the Funds. The criteria used by Intermediaries to monitor for excessive trading may differ from the criteria used by the Funds. If an Intermediary fails to cooperate in the implementation or enforcement of the Trust’s excessive trading policies, the Trust may take certain actions including terminating the relationship.

SHAREHOLDER GUIDE (CLASS P SHARES)

The following section will provide you with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding buying and selling the Funds’ shares.

Important Notice:

Class P Shares generally are available to the following investors:

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Clients of the Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management business unit (“GS PWM”) that custody their positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”);

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Clients of The Goldman Sachs Trust Company, N.A. or The Goldman Sachs Trust Company of Delaware (collectively, the “Trust Companies”) that custody their positions at Goldman Sachs;

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Clients of The Ayco Company, L.P. (“Ayco”) that either custody their positions at Goldman Sachs or with certain intermediaries that are authorized to offer Class P Shares (“Authorized Institutions”) (such clients of GS PWM, the Trust Companies, and Ayco are collectively referred to herein as “GS Clients”); or

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Other investors at the discretion of Goldman Sachs Trust’s (the “Trust”) officers.

You may only purchase Class P Shares in accordance with the eligibility criteria described above. If you are a GS Client and propose to transfer your shares to another institution for any reason, or if you are no longer a GS Client, you may be required to redeem your shares of a Fund, or at the discretion of the Trust’s officers, you may be able hold Class P Shares through another institution, which must be an Authorized Institution and the basis on which you hold such Class P Shares may be limited to hold and redeem only. If available in such circumstances, in the alternative you may be able to choose to exchange your shares of a Fund for a different share class offered by the Fund or another Goldman Sachs Fund, which may be offered in another Prospectus. There is no guarantee that a different share class offered by a Fund will be available to clients of the institution to which you intend to transfer your shares or that an option to exchange will be made available. Moreover, the shares you receive in any exchange are subject to different (and possibly higher) fees and expenses (which affect performance). Information regarding these other share classes may be obtained from the institution to which you intend to transfer your shares or from the Transfer Agent by calling the number on the back cover of the Prospectus.

A redemption is a taxable transaction for federal income tax purposes, and may also be subject to state and local taxes. You should consult your tax adviser concerning the potential tax consequences of investing in Class P Shares. None of the Trust, the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution will be responsible for any loss in an investor’s account or tax liability resulting from a redemption or exchange of Class P Shares. For more information about exchanges, please see “How to Sell Shares—Can I Exchange My Investment From One Goldman Sachs Fund To Another Goldman Sachs Fund.”

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HOW TO BUY SHARES

Shares Offering

Shares of the Funds are continuously offered through Goldman Sachs, acting in its capacity as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”). The Funds and the Distributor will have the sole right to accept orders to purchase shares and reserve the right to reject any purchase order in whole or in part.

How Can I Purchase Shares Of The Funds?

If you are a GS Client, you may purchase shares of the Funds through Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or an Authorized Institution. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, and Authorized Institutions have been authorized by the Trust to accept purchase, redemption or exchange orders on behalf of the Funds for GS Clients. In order to make an initial investment in a Fund you must furnish to Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution the information in the account application.

To open an account, contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, and Authorized Institutions will normally give order instructions on behalf of GS Clients to Goldman Sachs, acting in its capacity as the Funds’ transfer agent (the “Transfer Agent”). Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution, as applicable, is responsible for transmitting accepted orders and payments to the Transfer Agent within the time period agreed upon by them and will set times by which orders and payments must be received by them from GS Clients. The Trust, Transfer Agent, Investment Adviser and their affiliates will not be responsible for any loss in connection with orders that are not transmitted to the Transfer Agent on a timely basis.

A Fund will be deemed to have received an order for purchase, redemption or exchange of Fund shares when the order is accepted in “proper form” by any of the Transfer Agent, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution, as applicable, on a business day, and the order will be priced at the Fund’s current NAV per share next determined after acceptance by any of the Transfer Agent, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution, as applicable. Proper form generally means that specific trade details and customer identifying information must be received by the Transfer Agent at the time an order is submitted. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco and Authorized Institutions may have different requirements regarding what constitutes proper form for trade instructions. Please contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution for more information.

What Is My Minimum Investment In The Funds?

No minimum amount is required for initial purchases or additional investments in Class P Shares.

What Should I Know When I Purchase Shares?

All recordkeeping, transaction processing and payments of distributions relating to your account will be performed by Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution, as applicable, and not by a Fund and its Transfer Agent. Since the Funds will have no record of your transactions, you should contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution, as applicable, to purchase, redeem or exchange shares, to make changes in or give instructions concerning your account or to obtain information about your account. If you transfer your shares, the Trust reserves the right to redeem your shares. The Trust, the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco and an Authorized Institution will not be responsible for any loss in an investor’s account or tax liability resulting from a redemption.

Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, and Authorized Institutions that invest in shares on behalf of GS Clients may charge fees directly to the GS Clients’ accounts in connection with their investments. You should contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution for information regarding such charges, as these fees, if any, may affect the return that GS Clients realize with respect to their investments.

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The Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates may make payments or provide services to Authorized Institutions to promote the sale, distribution and/or servicing of shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds. These payments are made out of the Investment Adviser’s, Distributor’s and/or their affiliates’ own assets, and are not an additional charge to the Funds. Such payments are intended to compensate Authorized Institutions for, among other things: marketing shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds, which may consist of payments relating to the Funds’ inclusion on preferred or recommended fund lists or in certain sales programs sponsored by Authorized Institutions; access to Authorized Institutions’ registered representatives, advisors or salespersons, including at conferences and other meetings; assistance in training and education of personnel; marketing support; the provision of analytical or other data to the Investment Adviser or its affiliates relating to sales of shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds; the support or purchase of technology platforms/software; and/or other specified services intended to assist in the distribution and marketing of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds, including provision of consultative services to the Investment Adviser or its affiliates relating to marketing and/or sale of shares of the Funds and other Goldman Sachs Funds. The payments may also, to the extent permitted by applicable regulations, contribute to various non-cash and cash incentive arrangements to promote the sale of shares, as well as sponsor various educational programs, sales contests and/or promotions. The payments by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates, which are in addition to the fees paid for these services by the Funds, may also compensate Authorized Institutions for subaccounting, sub-transfer agency, administrative and/or shareholder processing services. These additional payments may exceed amounts earned on these assets by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates for the performance of these or similar services. The amount of these additional payments is normally not expected to exceed 0.50% (annualized) of the amount sold or invested through Authorized Institutions. In addition, certain Authorized Institutions may have access to certain services from the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates, including research reports, economic analysis, and portfolio analysis, portfolio construction and similar tools and software. In certain cases, Authorized Institutions may not pay for these products or services or may only pay for a portion of the total cost of these products or services. Please refer to the “Payments to Others (Including Intermediaries)” section of the SAI for more information about these payments and services.

The payments made by the Investment Adviser, Distributor and/or their affiliates and the services provided by each of Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or an Authorized Institution may differ. The presence of these payments, receipt of these services and the basis on which Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or an Authorized Institution compensates its registered representatives, advisors or salespersons may create an incentive for a particular registered representative, advisor or salesperson to highlight, feature or recommend Funds based, at least in part, on the level of compensation paid. You should contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution for more information about the payments it receives and any potential conflicts of interest.

What Else Should I Know About Share Purchases?

The Trust reserves the right to:

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Require Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or an Authorized Institution to refuse to open an account if you fail to (i) provide a taxpayer identification number, a Social Security Number or other government-issued identification (e.g., for an individual, a driver’s license or passport) or (ii) certify that such number or other information is correct (if required to do so under applicable law).

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Close a Fund to new investors from time to time and reopen any such Fund whenever it is deemed appropriate by the Investment Adviser.

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Provide for, modify or waive the minimum investment requirements.

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Modify the manner in which shares are offered.

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Modify the sales charge rate applicable to future purchases of shares.

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A Fund may allow you to purchase shares through Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution with securities instead of cash if consistent with the Fund’s investment policies and operations and approved by the Investment Adviser.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trust, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco and any Authorized Institution reserve the right to reject or restrict purchase or exchange requests from any investor. The Trust, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies and Ayco will not be liable for any loss resulting from rejected purchase or exchange orders.

How Are Shares Priced?

The price you pay when you buy shares is a Fund’s next-determined NAV per share after any of the Transfer Agent, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution, as applicable, has received and accepted your order in proper form. The price you receive when you sell shares is a Fund’s next-determined NAV per share after any of the Transfer Agent, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution, as applicable, has received and accepted your order in proper form. Each class generally calculates its NAV as follows:


(Value of Assets of the Class) – (Liabilities of the Class)
NAV =
Number of Outstanding Shares of the Class

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Please note the following with respect to the price at which your transactions are processed:

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The Trust reserves the right to advance the time by which purchase and redemption orders must be received for same business day credit as otherwise permitted by the SEC.

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HOW TO SELL SHARES

How Can I Sell Shares Of The Funds?

Generally, shares may be sold (redeemed) only through Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or an Authorized Institution. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco and Authorized Institutions will normally give redemption instructions on behalf of GS Clients to the Transfer Agent. On any business day a Fund is open, the Fund will generally redeem its shares upon request at their next-determined NAV per share after any of the Transfer Agent, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution, as applicable, has received and accepted a redemption order in proper form, as described under “How To Buy Shares—How Can I Purchase Shares Of The Funds?” above. Redemptions may be requested by electronic trading platform, in writing or by telephone (unless Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or an Authorized Institution opts out of the telephone redemption privilege on the account application). You should contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution, to discuss redemptions and redemption proceeds. A Fund may transfer redemption proceeds to an account with Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution. In the alternative, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution may request that redemption proceeds be sent to you by check or wire (if the wire instructions are designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent).

When Do I Need A Medallion Signature Guarantee To Redeem Shares?

Generally, a redemption request must be in writing and signed by an authorized person with a Medallion signature guarantee if:

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You would like the redemption proceeds sent to an address that is not your address of record; or

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You would like the redemption proceeds sent to a domestic bank account that is not designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent.

A Medallion signature guarantee must be obtained from a bank, brokerage firm or other financial intermediary that is a member of an approved Medallion Guarantee Program or that is otherwise approved by the Trust. A notary public cannot provide a Medallion signature guarantee. The written request may be confirmed by telephone with both the requesting party and the designated Authorized Institution to verify instructions. Additional documentation may be required.

What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?

The Trust and Goldman Sachs will not be liable for any loss or tax liability you may incur in the event that the Trust accepts unauthorized telephone redemption requests that the Trust reasonably believes to be genuine. The Trust may accept telephone redemption instructions from any person identifying himself or herself as the owner of an account or the owner’s registered representative where the owner has not declined in writing to use this service. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution may submit redemption requests by telephone on your behalf. Thus, you risk possible losses if a telephone redemption is not authorized by you.

In an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent redemption and exchange requests by telephone, the Transfer Agent and DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. (“DST”) each employ reasonable procedures specified by the Trust to confirm that such instructions are genuine. The following general policies are currently in effect:

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Telephone requests are recorded.

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The telephone redemption option does not apply to shares held in an account maintained and serviced by your Authorized Institution. If your shares are held in an account with an Authorized Institution, you should contact your registered representative of record, who may make telephone redemptions on your behalf.

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The telephone redemption option may be modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.

Note: It may be difficult to make telephone redemptions in times of unusual economic or market conditions.

How Are Redemption Proceeds Paid?

By Wire: You may arrange for your redemption proceeds to be paid as federal funds to an account with Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution or to a domestic bank account designated in the current records of the Transfer Agent. In addition, redemption proceeds may be transmitted through an electronic trading platform to an account with Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution. The following general policies govern wiring redemption proceeds:

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Redemption proceeds will normally be paid in federal funds, between one and two business days (or such other times in accordance with the requirements of Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or your Authorized Institution) following receipt of a properly executed wire transfer redemption request. In certain circumstances, however (such as unusual market conditions or in cases of very large redemptions or excessive trading), it may take up to seven days to pay redemption proceeds.

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If you are selling shares you recently paid for by check, the Funds will pay you when your check has cleared, which may take up to 15 days.

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If the Federal Reserve Bank is closed on the day that the redemption proceeds would ordinarily be wired, wiring the redemption proceeds may be delayed until the Federal Reserve Bank reopens.

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None of the Trust, the Investment Adviser or the Transfer Agent assumes any responsibility for the performance of your bank, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or Authorized Institution in the transfer process. If a problem with such performance arises, you should deal directly with your bank, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco, or Authorized Institution.

By Check: You may elect to receive your redemption proceeds by check. Redemption proceeds paid by check will normally be mailed to the address of record within two business days (or such other times in accordance with the requirements of your Authorized Institution) following receipt of a properly executed redemption request, except in certain circumstances (such as those set forth above with respect to wire transfer redemption requests). If you are selling shares you recently paid for by check, the Fund will pay you when your check has cleared, which may take up to 15 days.

What Else Do I Need To Know About Redemptions?

The following generally applies to redemption requests:

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Additional documentation may be required when deemed appropriate by the Transfer Agent. A redemption request will not be in proper form until such additional documentation has been received.

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Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco and Authorized Institutions are responsible for the timely transmittal of redemption requests by GS Clients to the Transfer Agent. In order to facilitate the timely transmittal of redemption requests, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco and Authorized Institutions may set times by which they must receive redemption requests. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or Authorized Institutions may also require additional documentation from you.

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As disclosed above, if you are a GS Client and propose to transfer your shares to another institution for any reason, you may be required to either redeem your shares of a Fund or if available, you may be able to choose to exchange your shares of a Fund for a different share class offered by the Fund, which may be offered in another Prospectus.

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The Trust reserves the right to:

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Redeem your shares in the event any of Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution is no longer authorized to offer Class P Shares.

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Subject to applicable law, redeem your shares in other circumstances determined by the Board of Trustees to be in the best interest of the Trust.

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Charge an additional fee in the event a redemption is made via wire transfer.

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Terminate your account if you are no longer a GS Client, or otherwise no longer eligible to invest in Class P Shares of the Funds.

None of the Trust, the Investment Adviser, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution will be responsible for any loss in an investor’s account or tax liability resulting from an involuntary redemption.

Can I Exchange My Investment From One Goldman Sachs Fund To Another Goldman Sachs Fund?

You may exchange your shares at NAV at the time of exchange for Class P Shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund. Redemption (including by exchange) of certain Goldman Sachs Funds, which may be offered in another prospectus, may, however, be subject to a redemption fee for shares that are held for either 30 or 60 days or less, subject to certain exceptions as described in those Goldman Sachs Funds’ prospectuses. The exchange privilege may be materially modified or withdrawn at any time upon 60 days’ written notice. You should contact Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution to arrange for the exchange of your shares for Class P Shares of another Goldman Sachs Fund. If you propose to transfer your Class P Shares to another institution for any reason, you may be required to either redeem your shares of a Fund or if available, you may be able to choose to exchange your shares of a Fund for a different share class offered by the Fund or another Goldman Sachs Fund, which may be offered in another Prospectus. For more information, please see “How to Sell Shares—What Else Do I Need to Know About Redemptions?” The shares you receive in any exchange are subject to different (and possibly higher) fees and expenses (which affect performance).

You should keep in mind the following factors when making or considering an exchange:

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Currently, the Funds do not impose any charge for exchanges, although the Funds may impose a charge in the future.

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All exchanges which represent an initial investment in a Goldman Sachs Fund must satisfy the minimum initial investment requirement of that Fund. This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Trust. Exchanges into a Goldman Sachs Fund need not meet the traditional minimum investment requirement for that Fund if the entire balance of the original Fund account is exchanged.

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Exchanges are available only in states where exchanges may be legally made.

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It may be difficult to make telephone exchanges in times of unusual economic or market conditions.

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The Transfer Agent and DST may use reasonable procedures described above in “How To Sell Shares—What Do I Need To Know About Telephone Redemption Requests?” in an effort to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent telephone exchange requests.

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Normally, a telephone exchange will be made only to an identically registered account.

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Exchanges into Goldman Sachs Funds or certain share classes of Goldman Sachs Funds that are closed to new investors may be restricted.

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Exchanges into a Fund from another Goldman Sachs Fund may be subject to any redemption fee imposed by the other Goldman Sachs Fund.

For federal income tax purposes, an exchange from one Goldman Sachs Fund to another is treated as a redemption of the shares surrendered in the exchange, on which you may be subject to tax, followed by a purchase of shares received in the exchange. You should consult your tax adviser concerning the tax consequences of an exchange.

SHAREHOLDER SERVICES

Can My Distributions From A Fund Be Invested In Other Goldman Sachs Funds?

You may elect to cross-reinvest distributions paid by a Goldman Sachs Fund in shares of the same class of other Goldman Sachs Funds.

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Shares will be purchased at NAV.

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You may elect cross-reinvestment into an identically registered account or a similarly registered account provided that at least one name on the account is registered identically.

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You cannot make cross-reinvestments into a Goldman Sachs Fund unless that Fund’s minimum initial investment requirement is met.

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You should obtain and read the prospectus of the Goldman Sachs Fund into which distributions are invested.

What Types Of Reports Will I Be Sent Regarding My Investment?

Each of Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution is responsible for providing any communication from a Fund to shareholders, including but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, proxy materials and notices regarding the source of dividend payments under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act. They may charge additional fees not described in the Prospectus to GS Clients for such services.

Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution will provide you with a printed confirmation of each transaction in your account and a monthly account statement.

You will also receive an annual shareholder report containing audited financial statements and a semi-annual shareholder report. If you have consented to the delivery of a single copy of shareholder reports, prospectuses and other information to all shareholders who share the same mailing address with your account, you may revoke your consent at any time by contacting Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or your Authorized Institution. Each Fund will begin sending individual copies to you within 30 days after receipt of your revocation.

RESTRICTIONS ON EXCESSIVE TRADING PRACTICES

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orders. To minimize harm to the Trust and its shareholders (or Goldman Sachs), the Trust (or Goldman Sachs) will exercise this right if, in the Trust’s (or Goldman Sachs’) judgment, an investor has a history of excessive trading or if an investor’s trading, in the judgment of the Trust (or Goldman Sachs), has been or may be disruptive to a Fund. In making this judgment, trades executed in multiple accounts under common ownership or control may be considered together to the extent they can be identified. No waivers of the provisions of the policy established to detect and deter market timing and other excessive trading activity are permitted that would harm the Trust or its shareholders or would subordinate the interests of the Trust or its shareholders to those of Goldman Sachs or any affiliated person or associated person of Goldman Sachs.

To deter excessive shareholder trading, certain Goldman Sachs Funds offered in other prospectuses impose a redemption fee on redemptions made within 30 or 60 days of purchase subject to certain exceptions as described in those Goldman Sachs Funds’ prospectuses. As a further deterrent to excessive trading, many foreign equity securities held by the Goldman Sachs Funds are priced by an independent pricing service using fair valuation. For more information on fair valuation, please see “How To Buy Shares—How Are Shares Priced?”

Fund shares may be held through omnibus arrangements maintained by Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or Authorized Institutions. Omnibus accounts include multiple investors and such accounts typically provide the Funds with a net purchase or redemption request on any given day where the purchases and redemptions of Fund shares by the investors are netted against one another. The identity of individual investors whose purchase and redemption orders are aggregated are ordinarily not tracked by the Funds on a regular basis. Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies, Ayco or an Authorized Institution may not have the capability or may not be willing to apply the Funds’ market timing policies or any applicable redemption fee. While Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies and Ayco may monitor share turnover at the omnibus account level, a Fund’s ability to monitor and detect market timing by shareholders or apply any applicable redemption fee in these omnibus accounts may be limited in certain circumstances, and certain Authorized Institutions may charge the Fund a fee for providing certain shareholder financial information requested as part of the Fund’s surveillance process. The netting effect makes it more difficult to identify, locate and eliminate market timing activities. In addition, those investors who engage in market timing and other excessive trading activities may employ a variety of techniques to avoid detection. There can be no assurance that the Funds, Goldman Sachs, the Trust Companies and Ayco will be able to identify all those who trade excessively or employ a market timing strategy, and curtail their trading in every instance. If necessary, the Trust may prohibit additional purchases of Fund shares by an Authorized Institution or by certain clients of the Authorized Institution. Authorized Institutions may also monitor trading activities by their clients in the Funds. The criteria used by Authorized Institutions to monitor for excessive trading may differ from the criteria used by the Funds. If an Authorized Institution fails to cooperate in the implementation or enforcement of the Trust’s excessive trading policies, the Trust may take certain actions including terminating the relationship.

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Exhibit D

INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS

To the knowledge of the Funds, as of November 9, 2020, the following persons owned of record or beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding shares of the class identified of the Acquired Fund or Surviving Fund. Shareholders indicated below holding greater than 25% or more of a Fund are “controlling persons” of that Fund under the 1940 Act.

ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund


Class	Shareholder Name and Address	Percentage of Class
Institutional	GSAM Holdings LLC Seed Account, Attn: IMD-India-SAOS, Helios Business Park, 150 Outer Ring Road, Kadubeesanahalli, Bengaluru 560 103 India		87.03	%*
Institutional	National Financial Services LLC, FEBO Customers Mutual Funds, Attn: Mutual Funds Dept 4th Fl., 499 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310-1995		6.27	%

Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund


Class	Shareholder Name and Address	Percentage of Class
Class A	TD Ameritrade Inc., FEBO Clients, P.O. Box 2226, Omaha, NE 68103-2226		6.68	%
Institutional	National Financial Services LLC, FEBO Customers Mutual Funds, Attn: Mutual Funds Dept 4th Fl., 499 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310-1995		7.42	%
Institutional	Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Special Custody Acct. FBO Customers, Attn: Mutual Funds, 211 Main St, San Francisco, CA 94105-1905		5.73	%
Class P	Goldman Sachs & Co., FBO Omnibus, C/O Mutual Fund Ops, 222 S. Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-2199		58.37	%*

Entity owned more than 25% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. A shareholder owning of record or beneficially more than 25% of a Fund’s outstanding shares may be considered a control person and could have a more significant effect on matters presented at a shareholders’ meeting than votes of other shareholders.

As of November 9, 2020, the Trustees and Officers of each Fund as a group owned less than 1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund.

The votes of the shareholders of the Acquired Fund and Surviving Fund are not being solicited since their approval or consent is not necessary for the Reorganization to take place.

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LOGO

PART B

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DATED DECEMBER [ ], 2020

GOLDMAN SACHS ESG EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND

(a series of Goldman Sachs Trust)

Class A

Class C

Institutional

Investor

Class R6

Class P

GEBAX

GEBCX

GEBIX

GEBNX

GEBSX

GEPPX

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

This Statement of Additional Information (the “SAI”) is not a prospectus. This SAI should be read in conjunction with the related Information Statement/Prospectus, dated December [ ], 2020, which relates to the Class A, Class C, Institutional, Investor, Class R6 and Class P Shares of the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund to be issued in exchange for the corresponding shares of the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund. Please retain this SAI for further reference. To obtain a copy of the Information Statement/Prospectus free of charge, please write to the Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC at the address set forth above or call the Goldman Sachs Funds at 800-621-2550 (for Institutional, Class P and Class R6 Shareholders) or 800-526-7384 (for Class A, Class C and Investor Shareholders).

GSAM^® is a registered service mark of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

The date of this SAI is December [ ], 2020.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


	Page
INTRODUCTION		B-2
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE		B-2
PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS		B-3

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GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.

Investment Adviser

200 West Street

New York, New York 10282

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Distributor

200 West Street

New York, NY 10282

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

Transfer Agent

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, II, 60606

Toll-free (in U.S.) 800-621-2550 (for Class R6, Class P and Institutional Shareholders) or 800-526-7384 (for Class A, Class C and Investor Shareholders).

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INTRODUCTION

This SAI is intended to supplement the information provided in an Information Statement/Prospectus dated December [ ], 2020 (the “Information Statement/Prospectus”) relating to the proposed Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Agreement and Plan”) between the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (the “Acquired Fund”) and the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Surviving Fund”), each a series of Goldman Sachs Trust, pursuant to which the Acquired Fund will (i) transfer all of its assets attributable to each class of its shares to the Surviving Fund in exchange for shares of the Surviving Fund and the assumption by the Surviving Fund of all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund; and (ii) distribute to its shareholders a portion of the Surviving Fund shares to which each shareholder is entitled (as discussed below) in complete liquidation of the Acquired Fund (the “Reorganization”).

Under the terms of the Agreement and Plan, the Acquired Fund will transfer all of its assets to the Surviving Fund and the Surviving Fund will assume all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund. Subsequently, the Acquired Fund will be liquidated and you will become a shareholder of the Surviving Fund. You will receive shares of the Surviving Fund that are equal in aggregate net asset value to the shares of the Acquired Fund that you held on the Closing Date (as defined below). Shareholders of each class of shares of the Acquired Fund will receive the corresponding class of shares of the Surviving Fund, as follows:


Acquired Fund		Surviving Fund
Class A	g	Class A
Class C	g	Class C
Institutional	g	Institutional
Investor	g	Investor
Class R6	g	Class R6
Class P	g	Class P

No sales charge, contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”), commission, redemption fee or other transactional fee will be charged as a result of the Reorganization, which is scheduled to occur on or about January 22, 2021, but may occur on such earlier or later date as the parties agree in writing (the “Closing Date”).

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

This SAI consists of these cover pages and the following documents, each of which was filed electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and is incorporated by reference herein.

The Acquired Fund’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 (File No. 811-05349) as filed with the SEC on December 30, 2019 (Accession No. 0001193125-19-326081).

The Acquired Fund’s Semi-Annual Report for the fiscal period ended April 30, 2020 (File No. 811-05349) as filed with the SEC on June 29, 2020 (Accession No. 0001193125-20-181819).

The Acquired Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, dated February 28, 2020 (File Nos. 33-17619 and 811-05349), as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020 (Accession No. 0001193125-20-056160), as supplemented on September 17, 2020, and September 30, 2020.

The Surviving Fund’s Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 (File No. 811-05349) as filed with the SEC on December 30, 2019 (Accession No. 0001193125-19-326081).

The Surviving Fund’s Semi-Annual Report for the fiscal period ended April 30, 2020 (File No. 811-05349) as filed with the SEC on June 29, 2020 (Accession No. 0001193125-20-181819).

The Surviving Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, dated February 28, 2020 (File Nos. 33-17619 and 811-05349), as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020 (Accession No. 0001193125-20-056160), as supplemented on September 17, 2020, and September 30, 2020.

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PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Reorganization is intended to consolidate the Acquired Fund into the Surviving Fund. The unaudited pro forma information set forth below for the 12-month period ended April 30, 2020 is intended to present ratios and supplemental data as if the Reorganization had been consummated at April 30, 2020. Such unaudited pro forma information should be read in conjunction with the Fund’s Annual Report to Shareholders dated October 31, 2019 and the Fund’s Semi-Annual Report to Shareholders dated April 30, 2020 relating to the Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund which is on file with the SEC and is available at no charge.

For the 12-months ended April 30, 2020, the average daily net assets of the Acquired Fund were approximately $25.15 million, and the average daily net assets of the Surviving Fund were approximately $7.34 million. The pro forma average daily net assets of the Pro Forma Surviving Fund for the 12-months ended April 30, 2020 would have been approximately $32.49 million.

The Trust, on behalf of certain share classes of each Fund, has adopted Distribution and Service Plans (each a “Plan”) subject to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Under the Plans, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (“Goldman Sachs”) is entitled to a fee accrued daily and paid monthly for distribution and/or shareholder services, which may then be paid by Goldman Sachs to certain intermediaries that have a relationship with Goldman Sachs, including banks, trust companies, brokers, registered investment advisers and other financial institutions (“Intermediaries”). Intermediaries seek distribution and/or servicing fee revenues to, among other things, offset the cost of servicing small and medium sized plan investors and providing information about the Funds.

Under the Class C Plan, Goldman Sachs is also entitled to receive a separate fee for personal and account maintenance services, and may be used to make payments to Goldman Sachs, Intermediaries and their officers, sales representatives and employees for responding to inquiries of, and furnishing assistance to, shareholders regarding ownership of their shares or their accounts or similar services not otherwise provided on behalf of the Funds. If the fees received by Goldman Sachs pursuant to the Class C Plan exceed its expenses, Goldman Sachs may realize a profit from this arrangement. Plan fees are accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage of the average daily net assets of certain share classes as outlined below:

Distribution and Service Plan Rates


	Class A*	Class C
Distribution and/or Service Plan	0.25%	0.75%
Class C Plan	0.00%	0.25%

With respect to Class A Shares, Goldman Sachs at its discretion may use compensation for distribution services paid under the Distribution and Service Plan to compensate service organizations for personal and account maintenance services and expenses as long as such total compensation does not exceed the maximum cap on “service fees” imposed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Goldman Sachs also serves as the transfer agent of the Funds for a fee pursuant to the Transfer Agency Agreement. The fees charged for such transfer agency services are accrued daily and paid monthly at annual rates as follows: 0.16% of the average daily net assets of Class A, Class C, and Investor Shares; 0.03% of the average daily net assets of Class R6 and Class P Shares; and 0.04% of the average daily net assets of Institutional Shares. Goldman Sachs has agreed to waive a portion of its transfer agency fee equal to 0.04% as an annual percentage rate of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class R and Investor Shares of the Surviving Fund. This arrangement will remain in effect through at least one year from the Closing Date, and prior to such date, Goldman Sachs may not terminate the arrangement without the approval of the Board of Trustees.

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As compensation for the services rendered pursuant to the management agreement, the assumption of the expenses related thereto and administration of the Funds’ business affairs, including providing facilities, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (“GSAM”) is entitled to a management fee, accrued daily and paid monthly, equal to an annual percentage rate of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The contractual investment management fee rates for the Acquired Fund and the Surviving Fund are set forth below:

Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

1.05% of average daily net assets up to $2 billion

0.95% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets

0.90% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets

0.88% over $8 billion of average daily net assets

Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

0.98% of average daily net assets up to $2 billion

0.88% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets

0.84% on the next $3 billion of average daily net assets

0.82% over $8 billion of average daily net assets

The unaudited pro forma information set forth below reflects adjustments made to expenses for differences in contractual rates, duplicate services and other services that would not have occurred if the Reorganization had taken place on the first day of the 12-month period ending on April 30, 2020. The pro forma information has been derived from the books and records of the Funds utilized in calculating daily net asset value for the Funds and has been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.


	Increase (Decrease)
Transfer Agency Fees⁽¹⁾	$	(3,151	)
Professional Fees⁽²⁾	$	(123,423	)
Custody Fees⁽²⁾	$	(78,685	)
Printing and Mailing Fees⁽²⁾	$	(12,795	)
Registration Fees⁽²⁾	$	(13,038	)
Trustee Fees⁽²⁾	$	(4,575	)
Other⁽²⁾	$	(42,289	)

Fee Waivers and Expense Reductions⁽³⁾	$	(277,956	)

⁽¹⁾	Adjustment to reflect rounding differences in the daily accrual of small share classes.

⁽²⁾	Adjustment to reflect anticipated savings as a result of consolidation of custody and accounting, professional fees, printing, and mailing cost, etc.

⁽³⁾	Adjustment to reflect expense reduction arrangement, management fee waiver, and transfer agency fee waivers for ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund.

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No significant accounting policies will change as a result of the Reorganization. For financial statement purposes, the Surviving Fund will be the accounting survivor of the Reorganization. As the accounting survivor, the Surviving Fund’s operating history will be used for financial reporting purposes.

The Reorganization is expected to qualify as a “reorganization” within the meaning of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Therefore, it is expected that neither the Acquired Fund nor its shareholders will recognize gain or loss as a direct result of the Reorganization.

In addition, in connection with the Reorganization, it is currently expected that a portion of the Acquired Fund’s portfolio assets (approximately 80%) will be sold prior to the consummation of the Reorganization, which may result in the Acquired Fund realizing capital gains. Taking into account net capital losses and capital loss carryforwards expected to be available to offset realized gains, it is currently estimated that the Acquired Fund will not distribute capital gains to its shareholders as a result of the repositioning (based on assets as of April 30, 2020), although the actual amount of such distribution may change depending on market conditions and on transactions entered into by the Acquired Fund prior to the Closing Date. Shareholders of the Acquired Fund will generally be taxed on any resulting capital gain distributions if the Acquired Fund actually distributes such capital gains.

The repositioning will generally involve eliminating or reducing existing positions in the more concentrated portfolio and establishing new positions to match the more diversified portfolio. Actual portfolio sales will depend on portfolio composition, market conditions and other factors at the time of, or prior to, the Reorganization and will be at the discretion of the Investment Adviser.

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PART C: OTHER INFORMATION

Item 15. Indemnification

Article IV of the Declaration of Trust of Goldman Sachs Trust, a Delaware statutory trust, provides for indemnification of the Trustees, officers and agents of the Trust, subject to certain limitations. The Declaration of Trust is incorporated by reference to Exhibit (1)(a).

The Management Agreement provides that the Investment Adviser will not be liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss suffered by a Fund, except a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Investment Adviser or from reckless disregard by the Investment Adviser of its obligations or duties under the Management Agreement. The Management Agreement is incorporated by reference as Exhibit (6)(a).

Section 9 of the Distribution Agreement between the Registrant and Goldman Sachs dated April 30, 1997, as amended, and Section 7 of the Transfer Agency Agreement between the Registrant and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC dated August 9, 2007 provides that the Registrant will indemnify Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC against certain liabilities. Copies of the Distribution Agreement and the Transfer Agency Agreement are incorporated by reference as Exhibits (7)(a) and (13)(d) respectively, to the Registrant’s Registration Statement.

Mutual fund and trustees and officers liability policies purchased jointly by the Registrant and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust insure such persons and their respective trustees, partners, officers and employees, subject to the policies’ coverage limits and exclusions and varying deductibles, against loss resulting from claims by reason of any act, error, omission, misstatement, misleading statement, neglect or breach of duty.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, the Registrant has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is therefore unenforceable.

Item 16. Exhibits


(1)	(a)	Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 14, 1997)

	(b)	Amendment No. 1 dated April 24, 1997 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 40 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 16, 1997)

	(c)	Amendment No. 2 dated July 21, 1997 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 40 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 16, 1997)

	(d)	Amendment No. 3 dated October 21, 1997 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 13, 1998)

	(e)	Amendment No. 4 dated January 28, 1998 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 41 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 13, 1998)

	(f)	Amendment No. 5 dated January 28, 1998 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 1, 1998)


		(g)		Amendment No. 6 dated July 22, 1998 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 1, 1998)

		(h)		Amendment No. 7 dated November 3, 1998 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 29, 1998)

		(i)		Amendment No. 8 dated January 22, 1999 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 12, 1999)

		(j)		Amendment No. 9 dated April 28, 1999 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 55 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 16, 1999)

		(k)		Amendment No. 10 dated July 27, 1999 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 16, 1999)

		(l)		Amendment No. 11 dated July 27, 1999 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 16, 1999)

		(m)		Amendment No. 12 dated October 26, 1999 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 58 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 22, 1999)

		(n)		Amendment No. 13 dated February 3, 2000 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 62 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 23, 2000)

		(o)		Amendment No. 14 dated April 26, 2000 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 65 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed May 3, 2000)

		(p)		Amendment No. 15 dated August 1, 2000 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 68 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 22, 2000)

		(q)		Amendment No. 16 dated January 30, 2001 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 72 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 13, 2001)

		(r)		Amendment No. 17 dated April 25, 2001 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 21, 2001)

		(s)		Amendment No. 18 dated July 1, 2002 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 79 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 11, 2002)

		(t)		Amendment No. 19 dated August 1, 2002 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 79 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 11, 2002)

		(u)		Amendment No. 20 dated August 1, 2002 to Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 79 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 11, 2002)

		(v)		Amendment No. 21 dated January 29, 2003 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 81 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 19, 2003)


		(w)		Amendment No. 22 dated July 31, 2003 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 12, 2003)

		(x)		Amendment No. 23 dated October 30, 2003 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 12, 2003)

		(y)		Amendment No. 24 dated May 6, 2004 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 relating to the Registrant’s acquisition of the Golden Oak^® Family of Funds, SEC File No. 333-117561, filed July 22, 2004)

		(z)		Amendment No. 25 dated April 21, 2004 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 93 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 23, 2004)

		(aa)		Amendment No. 26 dated November 4, 2004 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 93 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 23, 2004)

		(bb)		Amendment No. 27 dated February 10, 2005 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 103 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 17, 2005)

		(cc)		Amendment No. 28 dated May 12, 2005 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 7, 2005)

		(dd)		Amendment No. 29 dated June 16, 2005 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 7, 2005)

		(ee)		Amendment No. 30 dated August 4, 2005 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1977 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 7, 2005)

		(ff)		Amendment No. 31 dated November 2, 2005 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed May 26, 2006)

		(gg)		Amendment No. 32 dated December 14, 2005 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 114 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 29, 2005)

		(hh)		Amendment No. 33 dated March 16, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed May 26, 2006)

		(ii)		Amendment No. 34 dated March 16, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 127 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed May 26, 2006)

		(jj)		Amendment No. 35 dated May 11, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 133 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed August 18, 2006)

		(kk)		Amendment No. 36 dated June 15, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 129 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 23, 2006)


		(ll)		Amendment No. 37 dated August 10, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 143 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 21, 2006)

		(mm)		Amendment No. 38 dated November 9, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 143 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 21, 2006)

		(nn)		Amendment No. 39 dated December 14, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 159 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 12, 2007)

		(oo)		Amendment No. 40 dated December 14, 2006 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 159 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 12, 2007)

		(pp)		Amendment No. 41 dated February 8, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 159 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 12, 2007)

		(qq)		Amendment No. 42 dated March 15, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 159 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 12, 2007)

		(rr)		Amendment No. 43 dated May 10, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 159 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 12, 2007)

		(ss)		Amendment No. 44 dated June 13, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 162 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed August 14, 2007)

		(tt)		Amendment No. 45 dated June 13, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 27, 2007)

		(uu)		Amendment No. 46 dated November 8, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 27, 2007)

		(vv)		Amendment No. 47 dated November 8, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 27, 2007)

		(ww)		Amendment No. 48 dated December 13, 2007 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 183 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed January 18, 2008)

		(xx)		Amendment No. 49 dated June 19, 2008 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 205 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2008)

		(yy)		Amendment No. 50 dated August 14, 2008 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 206 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed August 27, 2008)

		(zz)		Amendment No. 51 dated August 25, 2008 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 217 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 27, 2009)


		(aaa)		Amendment No. 52 dated November 13, 2008 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 217 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 27, 2009)

		(bbb)		Amendment No. 53 dated May 21, 2009 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 226 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 24, 2009)

		(ccc)		Amendment No. 54 dated November 19, 2009 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 226 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 24, 2009)

		(ddd)		Amendment No. 55 dated February 11, 2010 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 242 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 30, 2010)

		(eee)		Amendment No. 56 dated May 20, 2010 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 249 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 30, 2010)

		(fff)		Amendment No. 57 dated June 17, 2010 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 249 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 30, 2010)

		(ggg)		Amendment No. 58 dated November 18, 2010 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 261 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 3, 2010)

		(hhh)		Amendment No. 59 dated January 5, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 270 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 16, 2011)

		(iii)		Amendment No. 60 dated February 10, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 270 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 16, 2011)

		(jjj)		Amendment No. 61 dated February 10, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 270 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 16, 2011)

		(kkk)		Amendment No. 62 dated June 16, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 285 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2011)

		(lll)		Amendment No. 63 dated August 18, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 290 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 12, 2011)

		(mmm)		Amendment No. 64 dated September 27, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 291 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 16, 2011)

		(nnn)		Amendment No. 65 dated October 20, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 291 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 16, 2011)

		(ooo)		Amendment No. 66 dated December 15, 2011 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 292 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 23, 2011)


		(ppp)		Amendment No. 67 dated April 19, 2012 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 321 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 27, 2012)

		(qqq)		Amendment No. 68 dated August 16, 2012 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 333 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 24, 2012)

		(rrr)		Amendment No. 69 dated December 13, 2012 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 346 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed January 28, 2013)

		(sss)		Amendment No. 70 dated February 12, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 348 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 28, 2013)

		(ttt)		Amendment No. 71 dated April 18, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 355 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 30, 2013)

		(uuu)		Amendment No. 72 dated June 13, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 363 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2013)

		(vvv)		Amendment No. 73 dated August 15, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 366 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 12, 2013)

		(www)		Amendment No. 74 dated September 19, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 368 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 26, 2013)

		(xxx)		Amendment No. 75 dated October 17, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 369 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 25, 2013)

		(yyy)		Amendment No. 76 dated November 8, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 375 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 13, 2013)

		(zzz)		Amendment No. 77 dated December 19, 2013 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 376 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 26, 2013)

		(aaaa)		Amendment No. 78 dated February 11, 2014 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 393 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 21, 2014)

		(bbbb)		Amendment No. 79 dated April 10, 2014 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 414 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 25, 2014)

		(cccc)		Amendment No. 80 dated August 14, 2014 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 430 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 30, 2014)

		(dddd)		Amendment No. 81 dated October 16, 2014 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 432 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 17, 2014)

		(eeee)		Amendment No. 82 dated December 17, 2014 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 433 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 29, 2014)


		(ffff)		Amendment No. 83 dated February 12, 2015 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 441 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 27, 2015)

		(gggg)		Amendment No. 84 dated April 16, 2015 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 455 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 30, 2015)

		(hhhh)		Amendment No. 85 dated June 11, 2015 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 464 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 17, 2015)

		(iiii)		Amendment No. 86 dated August 13, 2015 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14, SEC File No. 333-206459, filed August 18, 2015)

		(jjjj)		Amendment No. 87 dated October 15, 2015 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 504 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 30, 2015)

		(kkkk)		Amendment No. 88 dated December 17, 2015 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 511 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 18, 2015)

		(llll)		Amendment No. 89 dated February 11, 2016 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 526 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 26, 2016)

		(mmmm)		Amendment No. 90 dated April 14, 2016 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 551 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 29, 2016)

		(nnnn)		Amendment No. 91 dated May 23, 2016 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 573 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2016)

		(oooo)		Amendment No. 92 dated June 16, 2016 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 573 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2016)

		(pppp)		Amendment No. 93 dated August 18, 2016 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 577 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed August 25, 2016)

		(qqqq)		Amendment No. 94 dated December 14, 2016 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 582 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 22, 2016)

		(rrrr)		Amendment No. 95 dated February 16, 2017 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 595 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 28, 2017)

		(ssss)		Amendment No. 96 dated April 19, 2017 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 610 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 27, 2017)

		(tttt)		Amendment No. 97 dated June 15, 2017 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 618 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 16, 2017)


		(uuuu)		Amendment No. 98 dated August 17, 2017 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 624 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed August 24, 2017)

		(vvvv)		Amendment No. 99 dated October 12, 2017 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 629 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed October 13, 2017)

		(wwww)		Amendment No. 100 dated December 13, 2017 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 634 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 15, 2017)

		(xxxx)		Amendment No. 101 dated February 15, 2018 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 652 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 16, 2018)

		(yyyy)		Amendment No. 102 dated June 14, 2018 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 700 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 15, 2018)

		(zzzz)		Amendment No. 103 dated October 11, 2018 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 713 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 14, 2018)

		(aaaaa)		Amendment No. 104 dated December 13, 2018 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 713 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 14, 2018)

		(bbbbb)		Amendment No. 105 dated February 13, 2019 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 745 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed March 29, 2019)

		(ccccc)		Amendment No. 106 dated June 12, 2019 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 760 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2019)

		(ddddd)		Amendment No. 107 dated August 14, 2019 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 768 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 6, 2019)

		(eeeee)		Amendment No. 108 dated August 29, 2019 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 768 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 6, 2019)

		(fffff)		Form of Amendment No. 109 dated February 12, 2020 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 792 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 28, 2020)

		(ggggg)		Form of Amendment No. 110 dated April 15, 2020 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 799 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 29, 2020)

		(hhhhh)		Amendment No. 111 dated June 17, 2020 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 808 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed June 26, 2020)

		(iiiii)		Amendment No. 112 dated September 16, 2020 to the Agreement and Declaration of Trust dated January 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 822 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 6, 2020)


(2)	Amended and Restated By-laws of Goldman Sachs Trust dated July 23, 2020 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 820 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 30, 2020)

(3)	Not applicable.

(4)	Form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization is included in Part A to this Registration Statement.

(5)	Instruments defining the rights of holders of Registrant’s shares of beneficial interest (Article II, Section 10, Article IV, Section 3, Article V, Article VI, Article VII, Article IX, Section 8 and Section 9 of the Registrant’s Agreement and Declaration of Trust incorporated by reference as Exhibit (1)(a) and Article III of the Registrant’s Amended and Restated By-Laws incorporated by reference as Exhibit (2))

(6)	(a)	Management Agreement dated April 30, 1997 between Registrant, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., Goldman Sachs Funds Management L.P. and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 48 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 25, 1998)

	(b)	Amended Annex A dated June 17, 2020 to the Management Agreement dated April 30, 1997 between Registrant, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., Goldman Sachs Funds Management L.P. and Goldman Sachs Asset Management International (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 820 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 30, 2020)

	(c)	Assumption Agreement dated September 1, 2017 between Goldman Sachs Asset Management International and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (with respect to the Goldman Sachs Emerging Markets Equity Fund, Goldman Sachs Asia Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund) (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 626 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 15, 2017)

(7)	(a)	Distribution Agreement dated April 30, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 85 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 12, 2003)

	(b)	Amended Exhibit A dated June 17, 2020 to the Distribution Agreement dated April 30, 1997 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 820 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 30, 2020)

(8)	Not applicable.

(9)	(a)	Global Custody Agreement dated June 30, 2006 between Registrant and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 149 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed January 19, 2007)

	(b)	Letter Amendment dated December 31, 2010 to the Global Custody Agreement dated June 30, 2006 between Registrant and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (formerly, Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund)) (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 270 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 16, 2011)

	(c)	Amendment dated March 12, 2018 to the Global Custody Agreement dated June 30, 2006 between Registrant and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund) (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 699 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed May 30, 2018)

(10)	(a)	Class A Distribution and Service Plan amended and restated as of May 5, 2004 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 93 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 23, 2004)


	(b)	Class C Distribution and Service Plan amended and restated as of February 4, 2004 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 86 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 24, 2004)

	(c)	Class R Distribution and Service Plan dated November 8, 2007 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 173 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed November 27, 2007)

	(d)	Form of Supplemental Service Agreement on behalf of Goldman Sachs Trust relating to the Class A Shares and Service Shares of Goldman Sachs Equity and Fixed Income Funds (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 198 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 28, 2008)

	(e)	Form of Service Agreement on behalf of Goldman Sachs Trust relating to the Institutional Class, Select Class, Preferred Class, Capital Class, Administration Class, Premier Class, Service Class, Resource Class and Cash Management Class, as applicable, of Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds, Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Funds, Goldman Sachs Domestic Equity Funds, Goldman Sachs International Equity Funds and Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 252 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2010)

	(f)	Amendment dated October 20, 2015 to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement dated April 5, 2011 between Registrant, Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Goldman Sachs ETF Trust’s registration statement, SEC File No. 333-200933, filed February 8, 2016)

	(g)	Amendment dated January 6, 2016 to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement dated April 5, 2011 between Registrant, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust, Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 523 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed January 29, 2016)

	(h)	Plan in Accordance with Rule 18f-3, amended and restated as of July 29, 2019 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 769 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 9, 2019)

(11)	Opinion and Consent of Dechert LLP (filed herewith)

(12)	Form of Opinion and Consent of Dechert LLP supporting the tax matters and consequences to shareholders discussed in the Prospectus/Information Statement (filed herewith)

(13)	(a)	Amended and Restated Wiring Agreement dated January 25, 1994 among Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (formerly, Goldman, Sachs & Co.), State Street Bank and Trust Company and The Northern Trust Company (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File. No. 33-17619, filed July 28, 2009)

	(b)	First Amendment dated July 18, 1994 to Amended and Restated Wiring Agreement dated January 25, 1994 among Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (formerly, Goldman, Sachs & Co.), State Street Bank and Trust Company and The Northern Trust Company (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 222 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File. No. 33-17619, filed July 28, 2009)

	(c)	Letter Agreement dated June 20, 1987 regarding use of checking account between Registrant and The Northern Trust Company (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 43 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed March 2, 1998)



		(d)		Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement dated August 9, 2007 between Registrant and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (formerly, Goldman, Sachs & Co.) (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 175 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 10, 2007)

		(e)		Amended and Restated Transfer Agency Agreement Fee Schedule dated June 17, 2020 between Registrant and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 820 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed September 30, 2020)

		(f)		Form of Retail Service Agreement on behalf of Goldman Sachs Trust relating to Class A Shares of Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation Portfolios, Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Funds, Goldman Sachs Domestic Equity Funds and Goldman Sachs International Equity Funds (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 29, 1998)

		(g)		Form of Retail Service Agreement on behalf of Goldman Sachs Trust – TPA Assistance Version relating to the Class A Shares of Goldman Sachs Asset Allocation Portfolios, Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Funds, Goldman Sachs Domestic Equity Funds and Goldman Sachs International Equity Funds (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 198 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed April 28, 2008)

		(h)		Form of Service Agreement on behalf of Goldman Sachs Trust relating to the Institutional Class, Select Class, Preferred Class, Capital Class, Administration Class, Premier Class, Service Class, Resource Class and Cash Management Class, as applicable, of Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds, Goldman Sachs Fixed Income Funds, Goldman Sachs Domestic Equity Funds, Goldman Sachs International Equity Funds and Goldman Sachs Fund of Funds Portfolios (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 252 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed July 29, 2010)

		(i)		Mutual Funds Service Agreement dated June 30, 2006 between Registrant and J.P. Morgan Investor Services Co. (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 149 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed January 19, 2007)

		(j)		Amendment dated February 4, 2019 to Mutual Funds Service Agreement dated June 30, 2006 between Registrant and J.P. Morgan Investor Services Co. (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective No. 744 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed March 29, 2019)

		(k)		Amendment dated December 10, 2018 to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement dated April 5, 2011 between Registrant, Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust and The Bank of New York Mellon (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 202 to the Goldman Sachs ETF Trust’s registration statement, SEC File No. 333-200933, filed May 10, 2019)

		(l)		Code of Ethics — Registrant, Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, Goldman Sachs Trust II, Goldman Sachs ETF Trust, Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc., Goldman Sachs Private Middle Market Credit, LLC, Goldman Sachs MLP & Energy Renaissance Fund and Goldman Sachs MLP Income Opportunities Fund dated December 11, 2017 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 651 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed February 13, 2018)

		(m)		Code of Ethics — Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (formerly, Goldman, Sachs & Co.), Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P., Goldman Sachs Asset Management International, Goldman Sachs Hedge Fund Strategies LLC and GS Investment Strategies, LLC dated January 23, 1991, effective August 29, 2019 (incorporated by reference from Post-Effective Amendment No. 778 to the Registrant’s registration statement, SEC File No. 33-17619, filed December 20, 2019)


(14)		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (filed herewith)

(15)		Not applicable.

(16)		Powers of Attorney for James A. McNamara, Joseph F. DiMaria, Jessica Palmer, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Diana M. Daniels, Joaquin Delgado, Roy W. Templin and Gregory G. Weaver (filed herewith)

(17)		Not applicable.

Item 17. Undertakings

(1)

The undersigned Registrant agrees that prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered through the use of a prospectus which is a part of this registration statement by any person or party who is deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c) of the Securities Act [17 CFR 230.145c], the reoffering prospectus will contain the information called for by the applicable registration form for reofferings by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the information called for by the other items of the applicable form.

(2)

The undersigned Registrant agrees that every prospectus that is filed under paragraph (1) above will be filed as a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be used until the amendment is effective, and that, in determining any liability under the 1933 Act, each post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement for the securities offered therein, and the offering of the securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering of them.

(3)

The Registrant hereby undertakes to file, by post-effective amendment, the final opinion of Dechert LLP supporting the tax consequences of the proposed reorganization within a reasonably prompt time after receipt of such opinion.

SIGNATURES

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed on behalf of the registrant, in the City and State of New York on the 13^th day of November, 2020.


GOLDMAN SACHS TRUST
(A Delaware statutory trust)

By:		/s/ Caroline L. Kraus
		Caroline L. Kraus
		Secretary

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Name	Title	Date

¹James A. McNamara	President (Chief Executive Officer) and Trustee	November 13, 2020
James A. McNamara

¹Joseph F. DiMaria Joseph F. DiMaria	Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer	November 13, 2020

¹Jessica Palmer	Chair and Trustee	November 13, 2020
Jessica Palmer

¹Dwight L. Bush	Trustee	November 13, 2020
Dwight L. Bush

¹Kathryn A. Cassidy	Trustee	November 13, 2020
Kathryn A. Cassidy

¹Diana M. Daniels	Trustee	November 13, 2020
Diana M. Daniels

¹Joaquin Delgado	Trustee	November 13, 2020
Joaquin Delgado

¹Roy W. Templin	Trustee	November 13, 2020
Roy W. Templin

¹Gregory G. Weaver	Trustee	November 13, 2020
Gregory G. Weaver

By: /s/ Caroline L. Kraus
Caroline L. Kraus,
Attorney-In-Fact

¹	Pursuant to powers of attorney filed herewith.

CERTIFICATE

The undersigned Secretary for Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) hereby certifies that the Board of Trustees of the Trust duly adopted the following resolution at a meeting of the Board held on October 13-14, 2020.

RESOLVED, that Trustees and officers of the Trust who may be required to sign the Trust’s filings on Form N-14 in connection with the Reorganization and any and all amendments thereto be, and each hereby is, authorized to execute a power of attorney appointing Caroline L. Kraus, James A. McNamara and Robert Griffith, jointly and severally, as their attorneys-in-fact, each with power of substitution, for said Trustees and officers in any and all capacities to sign such filings on Form N-14 and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, if any, and other documents in connection therewith, with the SEC and with other federal, state, foreign and quasi-governmental agencies and such other instruments related to compliance with certain of the federal securities laws and other applicable federal, state, foreign and quasi-governmental filings, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his or her substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.

Dated: November 13, 2020

/s/ Caroline L. Kraus

Caroline L. Kraus,

Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX


(11)		Opinion and Consent of Dechert LLP

(12)		Form of Opinion and Consent of Dechert LLP supporting the tax matters and consequences to shareholders discussed in the Prospectus/Information Statement

(14)		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

(16)		Powers of Attorney for James A. McNamara, Joseph F. DiMaria, Jessica Palmer, Dwight L. Bush, Kathryn A. Cassidy, Diana M. Daniels, Joaquin Delgado, Roy W. Templin and Gregory G. Weaver

EX-99.(11)

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November 13, 2020

Goldman Sachs Trust

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Re:	Goldman Sachs Trust – Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

We have acted as counsel to Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”), a Delaware statutory trust, in connection with the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), on November 13, 2020, relating to the transfer of all of the assets of the Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (the “Acquired Fund”), a series of the Trust, in exchange for the issuance of shares of beneficial interest of the Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (the “Surviving Fund”), a series of the Trust (the “Shares”), and the assumption by the Surviving Fund of all of the liabilities of the Acquired Fund, pursuant to the proposed reorganization as described in the Registration Statement and in the form of Agreement and Plan of Reorganization by and between the Trust, on behalf of the Surviving Fund and the Acquired Fund, filed therewith. We have examined such governmental and corporate certificates and records as we deemed necessary to render this opinion, and we are familiar with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust and Amended and Restated By-Laws, each as amended to date.

Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the Shares of the Surviving Fund to be registered under the 1933 Act have been duly authorized for issuance and, when issued to Acquired Fund shareholders in the manner described in the Registration Statement, will be validly issued and, subject to the qualifications set forth in the Trust’s Declaration of Trust, fully paid and non-assessable beneficial interests in the Surviving Fund. In this regard, we note that, pursuant to Section 2 of Article VIII of the Declaration of Trust, the Trustees have the power to cause each shareholder, or each shareholder of any particular series or class, to pay directly, in advance or arrears, for charges of the Trust’s custodian or transfer, shareholder servicing or similar agent, an amount fixed from time to time by the Trustees, by setting off such charges due from such shareholder from declared but unpaid dividends owed such shareholder and/or by reducing the number of shares in the account of such shareholder by that number of full and/or fractional shares which represents the outstanding amount of such charges due from such shareholder.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, to be filed with the SEC, and to the use of our name in the Registration Statement, unless and until we revoke such consent.

LOGO

Goldman Sachs Trust

November 13, 2020

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In giving such consent, however, we do not admit that we are within the category of persons whose consent is required by Section 7 of the 1933 Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP

EX-99.(12)

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Board of Trustees

Goldman Sachs Trust

Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Board of Trustees

Goldman Sachs Trust

Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund

71 South Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

You have requested our opinion regarding certain federal income tax consequences to Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (“Acquired Fund”), a separate series of the Goldman Sachs Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (“Acquired Fund Trust”), and to Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund (“Acquiring Fund”), also a separate series of the Trust, and to the holders of shares of beneficial interest in Acquired Fund (the “Acquired Fund Shareholders”), in connection with the transfer of substantially all of the assets, as defined in the Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) dated as of October ___, 2020, executed by the Trust on behalf of the Acquiring Fund and the Acquired Fund, of the Acquired Fund (the “Assets”) to Acquiring Fund in exchange solely for shares of beneficial interest of Acquiring Fund (the “Acquiring Fund Shares”) and the assumption of Acquired Fund’s liabilities as defined in the Plan (the “Liabilities”) by Acquiring Fund, followed by the distribution of the Acquiring Fund Shares received by Acquired Fund in complete liquidation and termination of Acquired Fund (the “Reorganization”), all pursuant to the Plan.

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Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund –

Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

For purposes of this opinion, we have examined and relied upon (1) the Plan, (2) the Registration Statement, (3) facts and representations contained in the letter dated on or about the date hereof addressed to us from the Trust on behalf of Acquiring Fund, (4) the facts and representations contained in the letter dated on or about the date hereof addressed to us from the Trust on behalf of Acquired Fund, and (5) such other documents and instruments as we have deemed necessary or appropriate for purposes of rendering this opinion.

This opinion is based upon the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), United States Treasury Regulations, judicial decisions, and administrative rulings and pronouncements of the Internal Revenue Service, all as in effect on the date hereof. This opinion is conditioned upon the Reorganization taking place in the manner described in the Plan.

Based upon the foregoing, it is our opinion that for federal income tax purposes, with respect to Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund:

The acquisition by Acquiring Fund of all of the properties of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for Acquiring Fund Shares and the assumption of all liabilities of Acquired Fund by Acquiring Fund followed by the distribution of Acquiring Fund Shares to the Acquired Fund Shareholders in exchange for their Acquired Fund Shares in complete liquidation and termination of Acquired Fund will constitute a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Code.

Acquired Fund will not recognize gain or loss upon the transfer of all of its assets to Acquiring Fund in exchange solely for Acquiring Fund Shares and the assumption of all liabilities of Acquired Fund, except that Acquired Fund may be required to recognize gain or loss with respect to contracts described in Section 1256(b) of the Code or stock in a passive foreign investment company, as defined in Section 1297(a) of the Code.

Dechert LLP

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Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

3.	Acquired Fund will not recognize gain or loss upon the distribution to its shareholders of the Acquiring Fund Shares received by Acquired Fund in the Reorganization.

4.	Acquiring Fund will recognize no gain or loss upon receiving the properties of Acquired Fund in exchange solely for Acquiring Fund Shares and the assumption of all liabilities of Acquired Fund.

The adjusted basis to Acquiring Fund of the properties of Acquired Fund received by Acquiring Fund in the Reorganization will be the same as the adjusted basis of those properties in the hands of Acquired Fund immediately before the exchange, except that Acquired Fund may be required to recognize gain or loss with respect to contracts described in Section 1256(b) of the Code or stock in a passive foreign investment company, as defined in Section 1297(a) of the Code.

Acquiring Fund’s holding periods with respect to the properties of Acquired Fund that Acquiring Fund acquires in the Reorganization will include the respective periods for which those properties were held by Acquired Fund (except where investment activities of Acquiring Fund have the effect of reducing or eliminating a holding period with respect to an asset).

7.	The Acquired Fund Shareholders will recognize no gain or loss upon receiving Acquiring Fund Shares solely in exchange for Acquired Fund Shares.

8.	The aggregate basis of the Acquiring Fund Shares received by an Acquired Fund Shareholder in the Reorganization will be the same as the aggregate basis of Acquired Fund Shares surrendered by the Acquired Fund Shareholder in exchange therefor.

An Acquired Fund Shareholder’s holding period for the Acquiring Fund Shares received by the Acquired Fund Shareholder in the Reorganization will include the holding period during which the Acquired Fund Shareholder held Acquired Fund Shares surrendered in exchange therefor, provided that the Acquired Fund Shareholder held such shares as a capital asset on the date of Reorganization.

Dechert LLP

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Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund

We express no opinion as to the federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization except as expressly set forth above, or as to any transaction except those consummated in accordance with the Plan. Without limiting the foregoing, we express no opinion as to the federal income tax consequences of the Reorganization to Acquired Fund with respect to contracts described in Section 1256(b) of the Code or stock in a passive foreign investment company, as defined in Section 1297(a) of the Code.

We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Form N-14 and to all references to our firm therein.

Very truly yours,

Dechert LLP

EX-99.(14)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of Goldman Sachs Trust of our reports dated December 23, 2019, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights, which appear in Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund (formerly, Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund) Annual Reports on Form N-CSR for the year ended October 31, 2019. We also consent to the reference to us under the headings “Experts”, “Independent Registered Accounting Firm” and “Financial Highlights” in such Registration Statement.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopersLLP

Boston, Massachusetts

November 13, 2020

Ex-99.(16)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints James A. McNamara, Caroline L. Kraus, and Robert Griffith, jointly and severally, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power and authority of substitution and resubstitution, to do any and all acts and things and to execute any and all instruments which said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, may deem necessary or advisable or which may be required to enable Goldman Sachs Trust (the “Trust”) to comply with the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (collectively, the “Acts”), and any rules, regulations or requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in respect thereof, in connection with the filing and effectiveness of the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (the “Registration Statement”), relating to the proposed reorganization of Goldman Sachs Imprint Emerging Markets Opportunities Fund with and into Goldman Sachs ESG Emerging Markets Equity Fund, each a series of the Trust, and any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to the Registration Statement, including specifically, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power and authority to sign in the name and on behalf of the undersigned as a Trustee and/or officer of the Trust, any and all such amendments to the Registration Statement filed with the SEC under said Acts, and any other instruments or documents related thereto, and the undersigned does hereby ratify and confirm all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, shall do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

All past acts of such attorneys-in-fact and agents in furtherance of the foregoing are hereby ratified and confirmed.

This Power of Attorney may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but which taken together shall constitute one instrument.

As to each of the undersigned, this Power of Attorney shall be valid from the date hereof until revoked by such individual.

WITNESS our hands on the date(s) set forth below.


Name	Title	Date

/s/ James A. McNamara	President (Chief Executive Officer) and Trustee	October 15, 2020
James A. McNamara

/s/ Joseph F. DiMaria Joseph F. DiMaria	Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer	October 15, 2020

/s/ Jessica Palmer	Chair and Trustee	October 16, 2020
Jessica Palmer

/s/ Dwight L. Bush	Trustee	October 19, 2020
Dwight L. Bush

/s/ Kathryn A. Cassidy	Trustee	October 16, 2020
Kathryn A. Cassidy

/s/ Diana M. Daniels	Trustee	October 15, 2020
Diana M. Daniels

/s/ Joaquin Delgado	Trustee	October 21, 2020
Joaquin Delgado

/s/ Roy W. Templin	Trustee	October 21, 2020
Roy W. Templin

/s/ Gregory G. Weaver	Trustee	October 20, 2020
Gregory G. Weaver

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