Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of March 2012. The report discloses a specific transaction involving the exercise of share options by a Company Secretary in compliance 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. The only financial data presented relates to a specific share option transaction:
- Transaction Date: March 9, 2012
- Number of Shares/Options: 1,400
- Strike Price: R83.18 per share
- Market Price: R109.4453 per share
- Total Proceeds: R36,771.42
- Total Value: R153,223.42
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It solely documents the execution of share options by Mr. C Farrel, a Company Secretary, under the GF Management Incentive Scheme.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It confirms that the necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with paragraph 3.66 of the JSE Listings Requirements.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the current status of the GF Management Incentive Scheme and its vesting schedules.
- Confirm the market price of Gold Fields shares on the transaction date (March 9, 2012) against the reported R109.4453.
- Review subsequent filings for any broader executive compensation trends or additional option exercises.