Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) covers the month of March 2012. The report discloses a specific transaction involving a director of a major subsidiary, GFI Mining South Africa (Pty) Limited, 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. The only financial data presented relates to a specific director's share transaction:
- Transaction Type: On-market sale of shares following the exercise of Share Appreciation Rights (SARS).
- Number of Shares: 1,122 Ordinary Shares.
- Strike Price: R109.66 per share.
- Market Price: R113.00 per share.
- Total Proceeds: R3,747.48.
- Total Value: R126,786.00.
Material Changes
No material changes to the Company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely addresses the change in beneficial interest of Mr. SM Govender resulting from the exercise of SARS granted under the 2005 Share Plan.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It confirms that the 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 SARS exercise on the total outstanding share count, noting the Company's discretion to settle in cash or shares.
- Confirm the current beneficial ownership percentage of Mr. SM Govender post-transaction.
- Note that this filing is a regulatory disclosure of director dealings and does not reflect the Company's quarterly or annual financial performance.