Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of May 2011. The report, dated May 25, 2011, discloses a specific transaction involving the dealing in securities by a director in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated financial metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for the Company. The document focuses exclusively on a director's share option exercise and subsequent sale.
| Transaction Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Director | NJ Holland |
| Transaction Date | May 23, 2011 |
| Total Shares Sold/Exercised | 19,233 (13,333 + 5,900) |
| Total Proceeds from Sale | R987,478.67 (R839,801.67 + R147,677.00) |
| Market Price Range | R109.20 - R109.22 |
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the Company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It reports a discrete event regarding the reduction of the director's unexercised options and the sale of shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or discussion of risks and contingencies related to the Company's business operations. It confirms that necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in terms of paragraph 3.66 of the Listings Requirements.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares held by Director NJ Holland following the May 23, 2011 transaction.
- Confirm the strike prices (R46.23 and R84.17) and vesting schedules for the specific option grants exercised.
- Review the Company's most recent Form 20-F or quarterly report for consolidated financial performance, as this 6-K does not contain such data.