Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, a South African gold mining company, is dated September 4, 2015. The report discloses dealings in securities by a director in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide corporate financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on a specific director's share transactions.
| Transaction Type | Date | Shares | Price (ZAR) | Total Value (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-market sale | Sept 02, 2015 | 19,871 | 39.8806 | 792,467 |
| Off-market vesting | Sept 02, 2015 | 27,440 | 42.1654 | 1,157,019 |
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document details the sale and vesting of Bonus Shares by Director PA Schmidt under the 2012 Share Plan.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It confirms that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with JSE regulations.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Director PA Schmidt sold 19,871 ordinary shares on the open market on September 2, 2015.
- Director PA Schmidt had 27,440 Bonus Shares vest off-market on September 2, 2015.
- The transactions relate to the Gold Fields Limited 2012 Share Plan, where two-thirds of the annual cash bonus is granted in Bonus Shares.
- Bonus Shares vest in equal parts at 9 months and 18 months from the Grant Date.