Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated July 15, 2020, serves as a supplementary notice regarding the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The filing addresses the operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shareholder engagement.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate governance notice and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the format of the AGM scheduled for August 20, 2020. Due to the continuing impact of COVID-19, the Company has decided to hold the meeting entirely by electronic communication rather than as a physical gathering. All other details from the original notice, including record dates and trading deadlines, remain valid.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: Management determined that an electronic-only AGM is prudent to ensure the safety of shareholders, staff, and the public.
Procedural Requirements: Shareholders must submit an "Electronic Notice" by 09:00 on August 18, 2020, to participate. This notice requires certified identification documents and valid contact information.
Risks and Contingencies: The Company explicitly states it is not liable for network charges, connectivity loss, power outages, or bandwidth issues that may prevent shareholders from participating or voting. Shareholders bear the risk of technical failures.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- AGM Date and Format: Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 14:00, conducted entirely electronically via the Lumi AGM platform.
- Record Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020.
- Last Day to Trade: Wednesday, August 5, 2020.
- Participation Deadline: Electronic Notice with identification must be emailed to proxy@computershare.co.za by 09:00 on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
- Meeting ID: 163-551-486.