Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of August 2012. The report discloses a specific transaction involving the exercise of share options by a Company Secretary 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. The document focuses exclusively on a single securities transaction.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Transaction Date | 23 August 2012 |
| Number of Shares Exercised | 700 |
| Strike Price per Option | R76.75 |
| Market Price per Share | R114.11 |
| Total Value of Options | R79,887.00 |
| Total Proceeds | R26,152.00 |
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document details an off-market exercise of options and an on-market sale of shares by Mr. C Farrel, a Company Secretary, under the GF Management Incentive Scheme.
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 paragraph 3.66 of the JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the impact of the share option exercise on the company's diluted share count, though the volume (700 shares) is nominal.
- Confirm the current status of the GF Management Incentive Scheme vesting schedules.
- Note that this filing does not contain operational or financial performance data for the period.