Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, dated July 14, 2011, serves as a notice of an upcoming financial results announcement. The company, a major unhedged gold producer with operations in Australia, Ghana, Peru, and South Africa, is scheduled to release its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, on August 11, 2011.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. This document is a preliminary announcement regarding the timing and logistics of the results release rather than a financial report containing performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes in financial performance or operational metrics are disclosed in this filing, as the actual results for the period have not yet been published.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Results Release Date: Thursday, August 11, 2011, at 08:00 am South African time.
- Management Presentation: Scheduled for 09:30 SA time at Summer Place, Hyde Park, with a simultaneous webcast.
- Teleconference: A global conference call is scheduled for 16:00 SA time (10:00 am Eastern Time) on August 11, 2011.
- Operational Context: The company notes an annualized production of 3.6 million gold equivalent ounces from eight operating mines and a growth pipeline with four major projects expected to reach construction decisions within 18 to 24 months.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the actual financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, once released on August 11, 2011.
- Confirm attendance or access details for the live webcast and teleconference on August 11, 2011.
- Review the company's status as an unhedged gold producer and its exposure to gold price fluctuations.
- Monitor the progress of the four major projects in the resource development pipeline mentioned in the company overview.