Gold Fields Limited - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Gold Fields Limited (GFI) covers the month of November 2005. The report was filed on November 25, 2005, and signed by Mr. W J Jacobsz, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs. The filing serves as a report of a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a corporate governance announcement and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The primary material change disclosed is the appointment of a new non-executive director to the Board of Directors.
Management Commentary and Corporate Actions
- Board Appointment: Mr. Michael A. Sosnovski has been appointed as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
- Director Profile: Mr. Sosnovski, aged 30, is currently an advisor to the general director of MMC Norilsk Nickel. He previously served as Vice-President and Chief Counsel at LV Finance LLC (2000-2003) and held senior associate positions at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, Eckstein & Partners, and Firestone Duncan Legal Services Ltd.
- Education: He holds an International Law degree and a Master of Laws with honours from the Moscow State Institute for International Relations.
- Regulatory Compliance: The appointment is announced in terms of Section 3.59 of the Listings Requirements of JSE Limited.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of Mr. Sosnovski's appointment on the company's official investor relations website.
- Confirm the current composition of the Board of Directors to ensure the new appointment is reflected in subsequent filings.
- Review the company's next periodic financial report (Form 20-F) for any financial impact or related party transactions involving the new director.