Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of December 2012. The report discloses a transaction involving the dealing in securities by a director of a major subsidiary, Mr. J. Pauley, in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for Gold Fields Limited. The document focuses exclusively on a specific director's share transaction details:
- Transaction Date: 18 December 2012
- Director: Mr. J. Pauley
- Transactions: Off-market exercise of share options and on-market sale of shares (including Bonus Shares).
- Share Prices: Market prices ranged from R100.0010 to R100.6248 per share; Strike price for options was R63.65.
- Total Proceeds: Approximately R88,639.92 to R88,739.52 from option exercises; R246,302.46 from Bonus Share sales.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position, operations, or strategy compared to prior periods. It solely reports the execution of a pre-approved equity incentive scheme transaction by a subsidiary director.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document 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 Listings Requirements paragraph 3.66.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the impact of the share option exercise and subsequent sales on the company's diluted share count.
- Confirm the vesting schedules and strike prices for the GF Management Incentive Scheme and the 2012 Share Plan.
- Note that this filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial performance data; investors should refer to Form 20-F or other periodic reports for financial results.