Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated September 9, 2013, discloses dealings in securities by directors in compliance with the JSE Listings Requirements. The report covers transactions executed on September 5, 2013, involving the sale and vesting of Performance Vesting Restricted Shares (PVRS) under the Non-Executive Director 2005 Share Plan.
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 presented relates to specific director share transactions:
- Director C.A. Carolus: Sold 971 shares at R53.1689 (Total: R51,627.00) and vested 3,129 shares at R52.8900 (Total: R165,492.81).
- Director R. Menell: Sold 1,151 shares at R53.4200 (Total: R61,486.42) and vested 2,949 shares at R52.8900 (Total: R155,972.61).
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It strictly details the settlement of equity awards and subsequent market sales by two directors.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It confirms that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with paragraph 3.66 of the JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Directors C.A. Carolus and R. Menell sold portions of their vested PVRS on the open market on September 5, 2013.
- The transactions were executed at market prices ranging between R52.89 and R53.42 per share.
- The PVRS involved in these transactions vest over a 36-month period from the grant date.
- This filing does not contain operational or financial performance data for Gold Fields Limited.