Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, a South African incorporated entity, covers the month of May 2006. The report is submitted pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and complies with the Listings Requirements of JSE Limited regarding director dealings.
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 disclosure of a specific securities transaction rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes and Transactions
The filing discloses a specific transaction involving a director:
- Director: Mr. PJ Ryan
- Transaction Date: 12 May 2006
- Nature: Sale of 10,000 ordinary shares pursuant to the exercise of options for financial planning purposes.
- Financial Details: Average sale price of R 160.90 per share, resulting in a total value of R1,609,000. The options had a strike price of R68.59.
- Compliance: Prior clearance was obtained from the Chairman of the Board as required by paragraph 3.66 of the Listings Requirements.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the disclosed director transaction.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares held by Mr. PJ Ryan post-transaction.
- Confirm the vesting schedule and expiration dates for the remaining unexercised options granted on 18 February 2005.
- Review the JSE Listings Requirements paragraphs 3.63 and 3.66 to ensure full compliance with the disclosure timeline.