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 November 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.
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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 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 NJ Holland, a Director of
Gold Fields Limited, has exercised Share Options which were
issued to him in terms of The GF Management Incentive Scheme, as
amended.
Share options are offered at a strike price, with a third of the
total share option grant vesting upon the second, third and
fourth anniversaries of the grant date. The vested options can be
exercised before the expiry date which is seven years from the
grant date. 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 transaction 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 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 NJ Holland, a Director of
Gold Fields Limited, has exercised Share Options which were
issued to him in terms of The GF Management Incentive Scheme, as
amended.
Share options are offered at a strike price, with a third of the
total share option grant vesting upon the second, third and
fourth anniversaries of the grant date. The vested options can be
exercised before the expiry date which is seven years from the
grant date. 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 transaction are set out below:
NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
11,800
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option R84.17
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R1,639,790.54
Total proceeds
R646,584.54
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
15,800
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
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Strike price per share option R93.49
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R2,195,651.74
Total proceeds
R718,509.74
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
19,000
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option R83.18
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R2,640,340.70
Total proceeds
R1,059,920.70
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
19,000
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option R67.93
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R2,640,340.70
Total proceeds
R1,349,670.70
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
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NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
38,000
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option R63.65
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R5,280,681.40
Total proceeds
R2,861,981.40
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
7,666
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option R125.37
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R1,065,307.98
Total proceeds
R104,221.56
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
Nature of interest
Direct and Beneficial
NJ Holland
Nature of transaction
On market sale of shares/Off market
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
exercise of options in terms of the
above scheme
Transaction Date
11 November 2011
Number of Shares/Options
19,000
Class of Security
Ordinary Shares
Strike price per share option R76.75
Market price per share
Market price per share
R138.9653
Total Value
R2,640,340.70
Total proceeds
R1,182,090.70
Vesting Period
A third of the total share option
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grant vests upon the second, third
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant date.
and fourth anniversaries of the grant
date and the options expire seven
years from grant 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.
11 November 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: 11 November 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