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INVESTMENT BANKING —
LEADERSHIP AS A FIXED POINT IN A CHANGING MARKET

Despite the dramatic downturn in corporate activity, Goldman Sachs remained a market leader in Investment Banking, ranking number one in announced and completed global mergers and acquisitions and in worldwide public common stock issuances.(1)

(1) Thomson Financial Securities Data—January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

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And while business volumes declined, we continued to strengthen existing relationships and establish new client relationships through an unmatched combination of thoughtful, strategic analysis and advice, superior execution and a commitment to absolute integrity in everything we do.

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2003 will continue to provide challenges as well as opportunities. Our clients need objective advice and nimble strategies as they reevaluate their growth opportunities and consider various types of transformations.

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Our pursuit of excellence and commitment to provide thoughtful and balanced financial advice to our clients will never lag, even in difficult years.

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