Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) covers the month of February 2011. The report serves as a disclosure of a corporate governance event rather than a financial performance update.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is exclusively focused on a board appointment and contains no financial data.
Material Changes
The material change disclosed is the appointment of Mr. Matthews Sello Moloko as an independent Non-Executive Director of Gold Fields, effective February 24, 2011. This appointment was made in terms of Section 3.59 of the JSE Listings Requirements.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management expressed that the Board welcomes Mr. Moloko and looks forward to his valuable contribution. The filing highlights Mr. Moloko's background as the Executive Chairman and founder of Thesele Group, Chairman of Alexander Forbes Group, and his previous service on the Financial Sector Charter Council. No specific risks, contingencies, or financial guidance were provided in this text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Mr. Moloko's appointment (February 24, 2011).
- Confirm Mr. Moloko's current roles at Thesele Group and Alexander Forbes Group.
- Review the full JSE announcement for any additional governance details not included in this translation.
- Note that this filing contains no financial results; refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial metrics.