Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) covers the month of November 2010. The report is a compliance disclosure regarding dealings in securities by a director, submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE).
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is strictly a regulatory notice regarding director share transactions and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing. The document details a specific transaction involving director RL Pennant-Rea on November 18, 2010:
- Acquisition: Off-market acquisition of 2,700 ordinary shares (Performance Vesting Restricted Shares) at a deemed price of R117.90 per share (Total Value: R318,330.00).
- Sale: On-market sale of 586 ordinary shares at R117.90 per share (Total Value: R69,089.40).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It confirms that the necessary clearance to deal in the securities was obtained in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements paragraph 3.66.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the total number of shares held by Director RL Pennant-Rea following the net acquisition of 2,114 shares (2,700 acquired minus 586 sold).
- Confirm the vesting schedule for the Performance Vesting Restricted Shares (PVRS), which vests on the third anniversary following the grant date.
- Review the company's most recent Form 20-F or quarterly report for actual financial performance metrics, as this filing does not contain them.