Goldman Sachs High Yield Instl (GSHIX) DEFA14A Additional proxy soliciting materials

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Dear Investor:

The Goldman Sachs Trust and Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust will be holding a Special Meeting on October 15, 2013, requesting shareholders to consider and vote on one or more Fund proposals, as outlined in the proxy statement. You are receiving this mailing because you were a shareholder of one of more Goldman Sachs Fund(s) as of the record date, August 5, 2013, and are eligible to vote at this meeting.

The accompanying letter provides more details regarding the Meeting, how to access the proxy statement and the various methods that may be used to vote your shares. Please note that you are eligible to vote for each account you own as represented by the individual voting agenda page(s) included in this mailing.

In addition to voting in person, by internet or mail, for your convenience, you may also cast your consolidated vote by phone at855-XXX-XXXX. You will need to provide your name and address for identification purposes in order to vote.

Your vote is important and we strongly encourage all Shareholders to participate in the governance of their Fund(s).