Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (JSE/NYSE: GFI) covers the month of February 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 | Details |
|---|---|
| Transaction Date | 17 February 2012 |
| Market Price per Share | R125.6598 |
| Total Proceeds from Sale | R109,680.00 (Combined from two tranches) |
| Strike Prices Exercised | R83.18 and R76.75 |
Material Changes
No material changes to the Company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely reports the execution of share options by Mr. J. Pauley, resulting in the sale of 1,200 ordinary shares in two separate tranches.
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
- Mr. J. Pauley, a Director of a major subsidiary, exercised share options and sold 1,200 ordinary shares on 17 February 2012.
- The transaction involved two tranches with strike prices of R83.18 and R76.75 against a market price of R125.6598.
- Total proceeds realized from the sale were R51,000.00 and R58,680.00 respectively.
- This filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial performance data for Gold Fields Limited.