Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated September 9, 2015, reports a specific transaction regarding dealings in securities. The filing is made in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and does not contain general business operations or financial results for a reporting period.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial data present relates to a specific share transaction:
- Transaction Value: R426,487
- Market Price per Share: R40.8747
- Shares Sold: 10,434
Material Changes
The filing discloses the on-market sale of all Bonus Shares held by C Feebrey, a director of the major subsidiary Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd. These shares were awarded under the Gold Fields Limited 2012 Share Plan. The transaction occurred on September 7, 2015. No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly details the clearance obtained for the director's share sale in accordance with JSE paragraph 3.66.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Director C Feebrey sold 10,434 ordinary shares on September 7, 2015.
- The sale price was R40.8747 per share, totaling R426,487.
- The shares sold were Bonus Shares linked to the 2012 Share Plan, vesting in equal parts at 9 and 18 months from the grant date.
- Necessary clearance for the transaction was obtained from the JSE.