Gold Fields Limited - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, a South African gold mining company, covers the month of March 2012. The report was filed on March 16, 2012, to disclose dealings in securities by directors and the company secretary in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on share transactions rather than operational or financial performance metrics.
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document details specific share transactions executed on March 14, 2012, involving Performance Vesting Restricted Shares (PVRS) under the 2005 Share Plan.
Management Commentary and Risks
Management commentary is limited to the confirmation that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in accordance with JSE regulations. No guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies is included in this specific report.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Transaction Date: All reported transactions occurred on March 14, 2012.
- Market Price: The market price per share for all transactions was R113.8076.
- Director Sales: NJ Holland sold 213,120 shares (Total Value: R24,254,675.71) and PA Schmidt sold 51,250 shares (Total Value: R5,832,639.50).
- Director Acquisitions: C Farrel acquired 3,510 shares (Total Value: R399,464.67) and PA Schmidt acquired 5,000 shares (Total Value: R569,038.00).
- Company Secretary Activity: C Farrel sold 2,490 shares (Total Value: R283,380.92) and acquired 3,510 shares on the same date.
- Share Class: All transactions involved Ordinary shares.