Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated September 4, 2013, reports on dealings in securities by directors and the Company Secretary. The filing is made in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) regarding the sale of Bonus Shares awarded under the 2012 Share Plan.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial data disclosed relates to specific share transactions:
- Market Price per Share: Approximately R53.09 to R53.19 (South African Rand).
- Total Transaction Value: Approximately R783,208.20 across all reported sales.
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely discloses the reduction of shareholdings by specific insiders following the vesting of Bonus Shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It confirms that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with JSE paragraph 3.66.
Important Facts for Investors
- Transaction Type: On-market sales of Bonus Shares by five individuals (P. Schmidt, J. Pauley, A. Baku, KFL Moabelo, and T. Harmse).
- Transaction Date: All sales occurred on September 2, 2013.
- Share Plan Details: Bonus Shares represent two-thirds of the annual cash bonus and vest in equal parts at 9 and 18 months from the grant date.
- Volume Sold: A total of 14,735 ordinary shares were sold by the named individuals.
- Missing Data: This filing does not contain operational or financial performance data for the company.