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Article: Goldman, Sachs & Co.
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- International Directory of Company Histories
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Goldman, Sachs & Co.
85 Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
U.S.A.
(212) 902-1000
Fax: (212) 902-1512
Web site:
http://www.gs.com
Pr
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vate Company
Founded:
1885
Employees:
7,200
Assets:
$110 billion (1997)
SICs:
6211 Security Broker and Dealer
Goldman, Sachs & Co. has been a respected player in world finance for more than 100 years. While proving itself something of a cautious follower in an age of daring leveraged buyouts and corporate raids, Goldman, Sachs has moved aggressively into the asset management arena, where it has become the third largest investment firm. What Goldman lacks in bravado and innovation, it makes up for in prudence and surety.
The company was founded by ...