Goldman Sachs Group Inc. - GS STOCK NEWS

Madhive, a leading CTV advertising software platform, has secured a $300 million investment from Goldman Sachs Asset Management's Private Equity business. This partnership aims to accelerate Madhive's growth in the CTV advertising market, particularly within local advertising, and expand into new channels like national advertisers and retail media networks.

Founded in 2016, Madhive's full-stack programmatic platform powers hundreds of millions of dollars in media across 20,000+ daily campaigns. The company's client base includes major broadcasters like FOX, Scripps, and TEGNA. With this investment, Madhive plans to increase its workforce by 20% in 2023, contrary to the downsizing trend in the tech industry.

Following the transaction, Adam Helfgott will transition to Strategic Advisor and Chairman of the Board, while Spencer Potts will become CEO of Madhive. The company's focus on modernizing the ad-tech ecosystem and its purpose-built platform for streaming TV advertising have positioned it for significant growth in the evolving digital TV advertising industry.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has announced a plan of liquidation and dissolution for the Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund. The Fund will begin the process of liquidating portfolio assets and unwinding its affairs over time. The liquidation is not subject to shareholder approval. The Fund's co-chief investment officer stated that liquidating the Fund was the best path forward to realize value for shareholders. The Fund has taken steps to reduce its discount to net asset value in the last three years. Additional information about the liquidation will be released in advance.

Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (NYSE: GSBD) will report its first quarter 2023 financial results on May 4, 2023, after market close. An earnings conference call will be hosted on May 5, 2023, at 9:00 AM ET. Participation options include telephone and audio webcast through the company's website. The company primarily invests in middle-market companies in the U.S. through secured debt, mezzanine debt, and select equity investments, aiming for current income and capital appreciation. Goldman Sachs BDC is externally managed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management.

Goldman Sachs has announced that its initiative, One Million Black Women, has allocated over $2.1 billion in investment capital and $23 million in philanthropic funding to 137 organizations in a bid to empower Black women economically. Launched two years ago, the initiative aims to reach one million Black women by 2030, positively influencing over 215,000 lives across various sectors, including healthcare and education. Key stakeholders, including Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, have highlighted the initiative's role in fostering digital equity and economic access.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management reported the outcomes of the Goldman Sachs MLP and Energy Renaissance Fund’s annual shareholder meeting, held on March 23, 2023. Shareholders elected Linda A. Lang and James A. McNamara as Class II Trustees. The Fund focuses on generating high total returns with significant emphasis on current distributions, primarily investing in midstream MLP and energy sector assets. The Fund trades on the NYSE since September 26, 2014, and as of December 31, 2022, Goldman Sachs Asset Management oversees over $2 trillion in assets. Investors are reminded of risks related to potential NAV discounts and other investment risks.

LOS ANGELES – MACRO, a multi-platform media company founded by Charles D. King, announced a successful completion of a minority investment exceeding $90 million. The investment round was led by BlackRock Alternatives through the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund, with participation from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and HarbourView Equity Partners. The funds will be allocated to scale operations, diversify revenue streams, and enhance MACRO’s business verticals. King emphasized the company's commitment to increasing representation of people of color in media and entertainment.