Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated April 6, 2016, discloses a transaction involving the sale of securities by a director in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements. The filing does not cover a financial reporting period or operational results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures. The only financial data present relates to a specific director's share transaction:
- Transaction Date: April 5, 2016
- Shares Sold: 4,915 Ordinary Shares
- Market Price per Share: R58.0800
- Total Value: R285,463.20
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely reports a reduction in the director's shareholding due to the vesting and sale of Performance Shares (PS) under the 2012 Plan.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It notes that the Performance Shares are conditional, with settlement ranging from 0% to 200% based on the company's share price performance relative to a peer group of seven major gold mining companies.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the total number of Performance Shares held by Director PA Schmidt prior to this sale.
- Confirm the vesting schedule and performance metrics for the 2012 Plan awards.
- Check subsequent filings for any additional director transactions or changes in beneficial ownership.