Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) covers the month of December 2012. The report is a compliance disclosure regarding director dealings in securities 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 contains no financial performance data for the company.
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely discloses a specific transaction involving a company director.
Management Commentary and Unusual Items
The filing details a transaction by Mr. P.A. Schmidt, the Chief Financial Officer, involving the sale of Bonus Shares awarded under the 2012 Share Plan.
- Transaction Date: 10 December 2012
- Shares Sold: 5,481 Ordinary shares
- Market Price: R99.2500 per share
- Total Value: R543,989.25
- Vesting Terms: 50% vests 9 months post-grant; remaining 50% vests 18 months post-grant.
The company confirms that necessary clearance to deal in these securities was obtained in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of Bonus Shares held by the CFO prior to this sale to assess remaining exposure.
- Confirm the grant date of the 2012 Share Plan to validate the vesting schedule mentioned.
- Check subsequent filings for the company's actual financial results for the period ending December 2012, as they are not included here.