Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated July 25, 2012, serves as a notice regarding the upcoming release of financial results. The company is a foreign private issuer with principal executive offices in Sandton, South Africa. The filing announces the scheduled publication of results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural announcement rather than a financial statement.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are detailed in this text, as the actual results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, have not yet been released.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management has scheduled a results presentation and conference call to discuss the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The key details are as follows:
- Results Release Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012, at 08:00 am South African time.
- Live Presentation: Scheduled for 10:00 am South African time at Summer Place, Hyde Park, with a simultaneous webcast.
- Teleconference: A global call is scheduled for 16:00 South African time (10:00 am Eastern Time) on August 23, 2012.
- Replay Availability: A digital replay will be available one hour after the call for seven days.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual financial results on the company website (www.goldfields.co.za) on or after August 23, 2012.
- Confirm attendance for the live presentation by contacting Francie Whitley.
- Note the specific dial-in numbers and playback codes for the conference call if unable to attend live.
- Recognize that this filing contains no quantitative financial data for the period ended June 30, 2012.