Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated October 5, 2015, reports on dealings in securities by a director of a subsidiary. The filing is made in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) regarding the vesting of bonus shares.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial data disclosed relates to a specific director's share transaction:
- Transaction Value: R1,148,374.67
- Number of Shares: 27,235 Ordinary shares
- Market Price per Share: R42.1654
Material Changes
The filing details the off-market vesting of 27,235 Bonus Shares by Mr. A. Baku, a director of Gold Fields Ghana (Pty) Ltd, on September 30, 2015. These shares were awarded under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 Share Plan, where two-thirds of the annual cash bonus is granted in Bonus Shares. The shares vest in equal parts at 9 and 18 months from the grant date. No material changes to the company's operations or financial position are reported in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is strictly a regulatory disclosure of a director's share transaction. The filing confirms that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the vesting schedule and performance conditions of the 2012 Share Plan for directors.
- Confirm the market price of R42.1654 per share as of the transaction date (September 30, 2015).
- Note that this filing does not contain operational or financial results for the company.