Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) covers the month of November 2008. The report serves as a compliance disclosure to the JSE Limited regarding the settlement of restricted shares allocated to Non-Executive Directors under the 2005 Non-Executive Share Plan.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a corporate governance announcement regarding equity compensation and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
On November 21, 2008, the company settled restricted shares granted on November 11, 2005, to four Non-Executive Directors. The settlement occurred on the third anniversary of the grant date. No material changes to the company's financial position or operations are reported in this filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document strictly details the mechanics of the share settlement.
Important Facts for Investors
- Transaction Type: Settlement of Restricted Shares to Non-Executive Directors.
- Directors Involved: A J Wright, K Ansah, R L Pennant-Rea, and CI von Christierson.
- Share Quantity: 3,000 restricted shares settled per director (12,000 total).
- Strike Price: Nil.
- Underlying Security: Ordinary shares of Gold Fields Limited.
- Vesting Condition: Shares vested on the third anniversary of the grant date, adjusted for applicable closed periods.