Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited covers the month of June 2008. The report is submitted by the South African-incorporated registrant to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a disclosure of director securities transactions rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document discloses a specific transaction involving the acquisition of shares by a trust associated with the company's Chairman.
Management Commentary and Risks
The filing confirms compliance with paragraph 3.63 of the JSE Listings Requirements regarding dealing in securities by directors. It states that prior clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with paragraph 3.66. No guidance, outlook, or risk factors are discussed in this specific report.
Key Facts for Investors
- Transaction Type: Purchase of ordinary shares by St. Gallen Trust.
- Related Party: Mr. A J Wright, Chairman of Gold Fields Limited, is a Trustee of the acquiring entity.
- Transaction Date: June 11, 2008.
- Volume and Value: 2,724 shares acquired at an average price of R93.2532 per share, totaling R254,021.72.
- Beneficial Interest: The filing explicitly states there is "No beneficial Interest" in terms of the Listings Requirements.