Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of August 2010. The report is submitted pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and complies with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). The filing specifically addresses dealings in securities by directors.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is limited to disclosure of director share transactions and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed involves the sale of Performance Vesting Restricted Shares (PVRS) by two directors under the Gold Fields Limited 2005 Share Plan:
- MD Fleischer: Sold 2,986 ordinary shares on August 13, 2010, at R103.09 per share, totaling R307,826.74.
- PA Schmidt: Sold 452 ordinary shares on August 16, 2010, at R102.50 per share, totaling R46,330.00.
Both transactions were on-market sales, and the necessary clearance was obtained in accordance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document focuses solely on regulatory compliance regarding director share dealings.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the vesting schedule and grant date for the Performance Vesting Restricted Shares (PVRS) sold by MD Fleischer and PA Schmidt.
- Confirm the total number of shares held by these directors post-transaction to assess remaining exposure.
- Review the full 2005 Share Plan terms to understand the conditions under which these shares were awarded and vested.
- Check subsequent filings for any additional director transactions or changes in shareholding patterns.