Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (JSE/NYSE: GFI) covers the month of May 2012. The report discloses a specific transaction involving the dealing in securities by a director of a major subsidiary, Mr. J. Pauley, in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the Company. It focuses exclusively on the financial details of a director's share option exercise and subsequent sale.
| Metric | Transaction 1 | Transaction 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Date | 18 May 2012 | 18 May 2012 |
| Number of Shares/Options | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Strike Price (ZAR) | R67.93 | R76.75 |
| Market Price (ZAR) | R103.51 | R103.84 |
| Total Proceeds (ZAR) | R42,696.00 | R32,508.00 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the Company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. The only reported activity is the execution of share options by Mr. J. Pauley under the GF Management Incentive Scheme.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a regulatory disclosure confirming 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
- Mr. J. Pauley, a Director of a major subsidiary, exercised share options on 18 May 2012.
- The transaction involved two separate tranches of 1,200 shares each with different strike prices (R67.93 and R76.75).
- The market price at the time of exercise was approximately R103.50 to R103.84 per share.
- Total proceeds from the sale of shares resulting from the option exercise were R42,696.00 and R32,508.00 respectively.
- The filing does not contain any financial performance data for Gold Fields Limited for the period.