Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Reports New 7.3% Stake in SPACSphere Acquisition Corp

On May 14, 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC filed a Schedule 13G regarding their position in SPACSphere Acquisition Corp (SSAC). The filing reveals that the entities have acquired a 7.3% ownership stake in the company, representing 1,321,158 Class A ordinary shares. The event triggering the filing occurred on March 31, 2026. The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. acts as a parent holding company for the shares, which are held by its subsidiary, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, a registered broker-dealer and investment adviser. The filing indicates that the shares are held with shared voting and dispositive power. According to the certification, these securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. Highbridge Capital Management, LLC was also noted in connection with ownership of more than five percent on behalf of another person. This filing marks a new significant position for Goldman Sachs in the SPAC.