Gold Fields Limited - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, a South African gold mining company, covers the month of July 2009. The report was filed on July 21, 2009, to disclose material corporate governance changes.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is strictly a disclosure of a change in the company's directorate and contains no financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the resignation of Professor Gill Marcus from the Board of Directors, effective July 20, 2009. This resignation follows her appointment as the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, a role she is scheduled to assume on November 9, 2009.
Outlook and Management Commentary
Management expressed gratitude for Professor Marcus's significant contributions to the company since her appointment in 2007 and wished her success in her new role. The filing does not contain financial guidance, risk factors, or commentary on operational outlooks.
Key Facts for Investors
- Professor Gill Marcus resigned from the Board effective July 20, 2009.
- The resignation is due to her upcoming appointment as Governor of the South African Reserve Bank.
- No financial results or operational metrics are included in this specific filing.
- The company is incorporated in the Republic of South Africa with share code GFI.