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Content-Specific Disclosures:
- Direct Alpha Definition: Direct alpha measures the marginal performance that would need to be added to or subtracted from the performance of a selected index in order for that index to generate the same level of returns as a given private equity fund, while accounting for the size and timing of that private equity fund's cash flows. It is calculated by determining the future value of private equity cash flows compounded at the rate of return of a given index, and then determining the internal rate of return of those cash flows. Direct alpha does not represent the actual performance of the index. Positive direct alpha indicates outperformance compared to the index return, and negative direct alpha indicates underperformance. For additional detail see GSAM whitepaper "Apples and Oranges: Performance Benchmarking In Private Equity" (2014), and "Benchmarking Private Equity: The Direct Alpha Method" by Oleg Gredil, Barry Griffiths, and Ruediger Stucke (2014) available at SSRN:https://ssrn.com/abstract=2403521. Direct alpha is suitable for institutional and PWM investors. It must be accompanied by corresponding actual net fund-level performance and the content should clearly indicate the reference index used in the calculations (e.g., "Direct Alpha to the MSCI World Index").
- Appendix Disclosure: Direct Alpha Method: Direct alpha measures the marginal performance that would need to be added to or subtracted from the performance of a selected index in order for that index to generate the same level of returns as a given private equity fund, while accounting for the size and timing of that private equity fund's cash flows. It is calculated by determining the future value of each private equity cash flow, compounded at an index's rate of return between the date of the cash flow and the as-of date of the calculation (effectively adjusting the value of that cash flow for market performance), then determining the internal rate of return of those adjusted cash flows plus any (unadjusted) net asset value. This generates the residual performance of the private equity investment after controlling for the performance of the index. Direct alpha does not represent the actual performance of the index, and does not adjust for leverage, hedging, or other risk factors that may be present in the private equity investment. Unlike public equity investments, private equity is illiquid and may not be readily sold for its stated value. Positive direct alpha indicates outperformance compared to the index return, and negative direct alpha indicates underperformance.
- On Page Disclosure 1 (Gross/Net for Direct Alpha): Direct Alpha measures the relative outperformance or underperformance of a private equity fund over a benchmark index as an annualized rate of return. Positive direct alpha indicates outperformance compared to the index return, and negative direct alpha indicates underperformance. The cash flows used to calculate direct alpha reflect the deduction of manager-level fees and carried interest, but not AIMS-level fees and carried interest, which would reduce returns. Past performance does not guarantee future results, which may vary. Please see additional end disclosures.
- On Page Disclosure 2 (Net/Net and single fund for Direct Alpha): Direct Alpha measures the relative outperformance or underperformance of a private equity fund over a benchmark index as an annualized rate of return. Positive direct alpha indicates outperformance compared to the index return, and negative direct alpha indicates underperformance. The cash flows used to calculate direct alpha reflect the deduction of manager-level fees and carried interest as well as a management fee and carried interest at the AIMS level, which is the highest applicable AIMS fee level. Past performance does not guarantee future results, which may vary. Please see additional end disclosures.
- On Page Disclosure 3 (Net/Net and multiple funds for Direct Alpha): Direct Alpha measures the relative outperformance or underperformance of a private equity fund over a benchmark index as an annualized rate of return. Positive direct alpha indicates outperformance compared to the index return, and negative direct alpha indicates underperformance. The cash flows used to calculate direct alpha reflect the deduction of manager-level fees and carried interest as well as AIMS-level management fees and carried interest at the highest applicable level for each fund shown, which are available upon request. Past performance does not guarantee future results, which may vary. Please see additional end disclosures.
- QIS TACS Strategies (Tax Loss Harvesting): The cost basis of a tax loss harvesting portfolio is driven down due to the realization of capital losses, creating a contingent tax liability. For investors who will eventually bequest their tax loss harvesting portfolio to charity or to their heirs upon death, taxes on the unrealized gains are generally avoided. However, if the tax loss harvesting portfolio is liquidated, the investor will pay taxes on the realized gains upon liquidation. Gross after-tax calculations include realized losses incurred by the portfolio but do not account for unrealized gains. If the portfolio is neither gifted nor bequeathed, the investor will pay taxes on the realized gains upon liquidation, which will affect after-tax returns. Please see additional disclosures.
- Interest Rate Benchmark Transition Risks (IBOR): This transaction may require payments or calculations to be made by reference to a benchmark rate ("Benchmark"), which will likely soon stop being published and be replaced by an alternative rate, or will be subject to substantial reform. These changes could have unpredictable and material consequences to the value, price, cost and/or performance of this transaction in the future and create material economic mismatches if you are using this transaction for hedging or similar purposes. Goldman Sachs may also have rights to exercise discretion to determine a replacement rate for the Benchmark for this transaction, including any price or other adjustments to account for differences between the replacement rate and the Benchmark, and the replacement rate and any adjustments we select may be inconsistent with, or contrary to, your interests or positions. Other material risks related to Benchmark reform can be found at https://www.gs.com/interest-rate-benchmark-transition-notice. Goldman Sachs cannot provide any assurances as to the materialization, consequences, or likely costs or expenses associated with any of the changes or risks arising from Benchmark reform, though they may be material. You are encouraged to seek independent legal, financial, tax, accounting, regulatory, or other appropriate advice on how changes to the Benchmark could impact this transaction.
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- Gross Returns: The returns presented herein are gross and do not reflect the deduction of investment advisory fees, which will reduce returns.
- MLP Fund Distribution Rate: Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount declared divided by the most recent closing market price or NAV. The Distribution Rate is subject to change and is not an indication of Fund performance. All or a portion of the Fund's distributions may be treated for tax purposes as a return of capital, however, the final characterization of such distributions will be reported annually on Form 1099-DIV. The ultimate composition of these distributions may vary due to a variety of factors including projected income and expenses, depreciation and depletion, and any tax elections made by the MLP. The final characterization of such distribution will be made when an MLP can determine each investor's share of the MLP's income, expenses, gains and losses. The final tax status of the distribution may differ substantially from this information.
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- MLP Distributions for 1940 Act Fund/Asset Class/Alerian Index (NOT MLP Separate Accounts): MLP distributions consist largely of return of capital and not of current income. The ultimate composition of these distributions may vary due to a variety of factors including projected income and expenses, depreciation and depletion, and any tax elections made by the MLP. The final characterization of such distribution will be made when an MLP can determine each investor's share of the MLP's income, expenses, gains and losses. The final tax status of the distribution may differ substantially from this information.
- GIPS Composite Performance: Please see the GIPS Report included in the materials.
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