FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August 2011
Commission File Number 1-31318
Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 Helen Rd.
Sandown, Sandton 2196
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
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permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________
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the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Gold Fields Limited
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(“Gold Fields” or “the Company”)
JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of JSE Limited
("the Listings Requirements") we hereby advise that Mr Rupert L. Pennant-Rea, a director
of Gold Fields Limited, has exercised 10 000 Share Options which were issued to him in
terms of The GF Non-Executive Director Share Plan, as amended.
Share options are offered at a strike price and vest after 12 months with a further four
years within which the participant can exercise the options before the expiry date (total
of five years from date of acceptance before the options would expire). The value of the
options which a participant may exercise will be the difference between the Share price
at the date of exercise and the Strike price on the allocation date.
Details of the transactions are set out below:
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(“Gold Fields” or “the Company”)
JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of JSE Limited
("the Listings Requirements") we hereby advise that Mr Rupert L. Pennant-Rea, a director
of Gold Fields Limited, has exercised 10 000 Share Options which were issued to him in
terms of The GF Non-Executive Director Share Plan, as amended.
Share options are offered at a strike price and vest after 12 months with a further four
years within which the participant can exercise the options before the expiry date (total
of five years from date of acceptance before the options would expire). The value of the
options which a participant may exercise will be the difference between the Share price
at the date of exercise and the Strike price on the allocation date.
Details of the transactions are set out below:
RL Pennant-Rea
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/options in terms of the above
scheme
scheme
Transaction Dates
12 and 15 August 2011,respectively
Number of Shares/Options
6000 and 1097,respectively
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option
R68.59
Market price per share
R116.50 and R116.42,respectively
Total Value
R826,715.70 (R699,000.00 and R127,715.70)
Total proceeds
R339,929.51
Vesting Period
The options vests one year after acceptance with a
further four years within which the participants can
exercise the options before the expiry date.
further four years within which the participants can
exercise the options before the expiry date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
RL Pennant-Rea
Nature of transaction
Off market acquisition of shares/options in terms of
the above scheme
the above scheme
Transaction Date
12 August 2011
Number of Shares/Options
2,903
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option
R68.59
Market price per share
R118.00
Total Value
R342,554.00
Total cost
R199,116.77
Vesting Period
The options vests one year after acceptance with a
further four years within which the participants can
exercise the options before the expiry date.
further four years within which the participants can
exercise the options before the expiry date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
In terms of paragraph 3.66 of the Listings requirements the necessary clearance to deal
in the above securities has been obtained.
15 August 2011
Sponsor:
JP Morgan Equities Limited
in the above securities has been obtained.
15 August 2011
Sponsor:
JP Morgan Equities Limited
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Date: 15 August 2011
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name:
Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs
Title: Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs