Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections [244](i80ead4b9bab24e2d875ba62e1943d20b226)

| Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | | | 244 | | | | PART III | | | 244 | | | Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | | | 244 | | | Item 11. | Executive Compensation | | | 245 | | | Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and | | | | | | | Management and Related Stockholder Matters | | | 245 | | | Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director | | | | | | | Independence | | | 245 | | | Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | | | 245 | | | | PART IV | | | 245 | | | Item 15. | Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules | | | 245 | | | | SIGNATURES | | | 250 | | |

THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART I