Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) covers the month of December 2008. The report is a compliance disclosure regarding securities transactions by a director, rather than a financial performance report.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The only financial data present relates to a specific director's share transaction:
- Transaction Type: Sale of ordinary shares
- Shares Sold: 970
- Price Per Share: R77.05
- Total Value: R74,738.50
Material Changes
No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this document. The filing solely discloses a change in share ownership by an independent non-executive director.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It confirms that prior clearance for the director's trade was obtained from the Chairman in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Investor Verification Points
- Verify the identity of the director involved: Mr. Rupert L Pennant-Rea (Independent Non-Executive Director).
- Confirm the transaction date: December 2, 2008.
- Note that the shares sold were settled under the Gold Fields Limited 2005 Non-Executive Share Plan.
- Understand that this filing does not reflect the company's operational results for the period.