Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of August 2012. The report is a compliance disclosure regarding dealings in securities by a company insider, specifically Mr. J Pauley, a Director of a major subsidiary, in accordance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the Company. The document focuses exclusively on the financial details of a specific share option exercise transaction.
| Transaction Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Shares Exercised | 6,000 Ordinary Shares |
| Total Proceeds Realized | R252,534.84 |
| Market Price Range | R110.0050 - R110.2809 |
| Strike Price Range | R63.65 - R76.75 |
Material Changes
No material changes to the Company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document details a routine exercise of share options by an insider, which is a standard corporate governance event rather than a material change in business performance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly reports the execution of share options under the GF Management Incentive Scheme and confirms that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Insider Transaction: Mr. J Pauley exercised options for 6,000 shares on August 27, 2012, resulting in total proceeds of approximately R252,535.
- Valuation: The transactions were executed at market prices significantly higher than the strike prices, indicating the options were in-the-money at the time of exercise.
- Compliance: The transaction was cleared in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74.
- Scope Limitation: This filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial results; investors should refer to Form 20-F or other periodic reports for consolidated financial data.