Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Gold Fields Limited (South Africa)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: Month of November 2008 (Transaction date: November 28, 2008)
Purpose: Disclosure of dealing in securities by a director in compliance with JSE Listings Requirements.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain consolidated financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for Gold Fields Limited.
The only financial data provided relates to a specific director's share transaction:
- Transaction Value: R423,200.00
- Shares Sold: 5,000 Ordinary shares
- Price per Share: R84.64
- Option Strike Price: R63.65
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 director shareholding resulting from the exercise of options.
Management Commentary and Risks
Transaction Details: Mr. D Roets, a director of GFL Mining Services Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary), sold 5,000 shares for financial planning purposes following the exercise of options granted on May 23, 2005.
Compliance: Prior clearance for the transaction was obtained from the Chairman of the Board of GFL Mining Services Limited in accordance with paragraph 3.66 of the JSE Listings Requirements.
Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are disclosed in this filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the current share price of Gold Fields Limited to compare against the R84.64 transaction price.
- Confirm the vesting schedule and expiration dates of the specific option grant (May 23, 2005) referenced in the filing.
- Review subsequent filings for any additional director transactions or changes in executive compensation.
- Note that this filing contains no operational or financial performance data for the parent company.