Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited, a South African incorporated entity, covers the month of December 2005. The report specifically addresses a transaction involving the dealing in securities by a director, Mr. I D Cockerill, in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide consolidated financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the company. The only financial data disclosed relates to a specific director's share transaction:
- Transaction Type: Sale of shares pursuant to the exercise of options.
- Number of Shares: 50,000 Ordinary shares.
- Price per Share: R104.88.
- Total Value: R5,244,000.00.
- Option Strike Price: R20.90.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to the company's financial position or operations compared to prior periods. It solely discloses a change in director shareholding resulting from the exercise of options granted on September 6, 1999.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It notes that prior clearance for the transaction was obtained from the Chairman of the Board as required by JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the vesting schedule of the options exercised, which stipulates that one-third vests on the second anniversary of the grant date, with further thirds vesting annually thereafter.
- Confirm that the transaction was executed for financial planning purposes as stated by the registrant.
- Note that the filing is a compliance report for a director's transaction and does not reflect the company's broader financial performance for December 2005.