Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (JSE/NYSE: GFI) covers the month of December 2012. The report is a compliance disclosure regarding director share transactions under the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), rather than a financial results announcement.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on a specific director's share dealings.
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The only reported activity is the settlement and subsequent sale of Performance Vesting Restricted Shares (PVRS) by Director Mr. DMJ Ncube.
Management Commentary and Risks
Management confirms that the necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in compliance with paragraph 3.66 of the JSE Listings Requirements. No guidance, outlook, or specific risk factors are discussed in this document.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Director Transaction: Mr. DMJ Ncube subscribed to 2,378 ordinary shares on December 14, 2012, at a market price of R100.0509 per share (Total Value: R237,921.04).
- Director Sale: On the same date, Mr. Ncube sold 1,722 ordinary shares on the market at R101.4608 per share (Total Value: R174,715.49).
- Share Plan: The shares involved were awarded under the Gold Fields Limited Non-Executive Director 2005 Share Plan and vested on the third anniversary following the grant date.
- Net Position: The director retained a net increase of 656 shares from these specific transactions.