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**Summary of Merrill Lynch Depositor, Inc. (PPLUS Trust Series GSC-2) Annual Report (Ticker: PYT)** **Financial Performance:** - The report does not provide specific financial figures for revenue, net income, or operating expenses. **Strategic Overview:** - The trust certificates are backed by underlying securities issued by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The trust's performance is tied to the underlying securities and the swap agreement. **Future Outlook:** - The yield on trust certificates depends on various factors, including early redemption, call warrant exercises, and prevailing interest rates. - The trust may face risks related to early termination payments, creditworthiness of the underlying securities issuer, and interest rate volatility. **Risk Factors:** - Early redemption or call warrant exercises may affect reinvestment yields. - Swap agreement termination events can convert the yield from floating to fixed rates. - The trust's assets are primarily the underlying securities, with limited additional assets for payments. - The underlying securities issuer's ability to meet obligations depends on its subsidiaries' performance. - Interest payments may be deferred, affecting market price volatility and tax consequences. - The trust certificates are unsecured obligations, ranking equally with other unsecured debts. **Financial Condition:** - The trust has no significant assets other than the underlying securities, the underlying securities guarantee, and the swap agreement. - The trustee has limited discretion to manage the underlying securities, primarily disposing of them in case of defaults or non-filing of Exchange Act reports. **Market Position Changes:** - The trust certificates are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. - The ratings of the trust certificates may change, affecting market price. **Other Notable Points:** - The report includes certifications, compliance certificates, and reports from independent accountants. - There are no significant legal proceedings, unresolved staff comments, or cybersecurity issues reported. - The trust has procedures to ensure timely filing of future Exchange Act filings.