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Statement regarding press speculation on the proposed transaction with Gold Road Resources Limited
Gold Fields Limited
(Reg. No. 1968/004880/06)
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share Code: GFI
ISIN Code: ZAE000018123
("Gold Fields" or the "Company" or the "Group")
STATEMENT REGARDING PRESS SPECULATION ON THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH GOLD
ROAD RESOURCES LIMITED AND FURTHER CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Gold Fields notes the recent media speculation and subsequent trading halt
announcement made by Gold Road Resources Limited ("Gold Road") in relation
to a potential change of control transaction.
Further to the announcement on 24 March 2025 regarding the non-binding,
indicative and conditional proposal to acquire 100% of the issued and
outstanding share capital of Gold Road by way of an Australian scheme of
arrangement (the "Proposed Transaction"), Gold Fields confirms that it is
in active discussions with Gold Road regarding the Proposed Transaction.
Given the nature of the Proposed Transaction, there can be no certainty that
engagement will materialize in a transaction being successfully concluded
and, accordingly, Gold Fields shareholders are advised to continue
exercising caution when dealing in Gold Fields securities until any further
announcement is published.
ENDS
2 May 2025
For investor enquiries contact:
Jongisa Magagula
Tel: +27 11 562 9775
Mobile: +27 82 562 5288
Email: Jongisa.Magagula@goldfields.com
Thomas Mengel
Tel: +27 11 562 9849
Mobile: +27 72 493 5170
Email: Thomas.Mengel@goldfields.com
For media enquiries contact:
Claire Walker
Tel: +61 447 391 261
Email: Claire.Walker@goldfields.com
VECTOR Advisors (Australia)
John Gardner
Mobile: +61 413 355 997
Matt Worner
Mobile: +61 429 522 924
JSE Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Financial advisor to Gold Fields
J.P. Morgan
Legal advisors to Gold Fields
Herbert Smith Freehills (Australia)
Webber Wentzel (South Africa)
Linklaters (United States)
Media advisor to Gold Fields
VECTOR Advisors (Australia)
About Gold Fields
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine operating
mines in Australia, South Africa, Ghana, Chile and Peru and one project in
Canada. We have total attributable annual gold-equivalent production of
2.1Moz, proved and probable gold Mineral Reserves of 44.3Moz, measured and
indicated gold Mineral Resources of 30.4Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves)
and inferred Gold Mineral Resources of 11.6Moz (excluding Mineral Reserves).
Our shares are listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and our
American depositary shares trade on the New York Exchange (NYSE).
Forward-looking statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. All statements other
than statements of historical fact included in this announcement may be
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by
the use of words such as "aim", "anticipate", "will", "would", "expect",
"may", "could", "believe", "target", "estimate", "project" and words of
similar meaning.
These forward-looking statements, including among others, those relating to
the Proposed Transaction, Gold Fields' future business strategy, development
activities and other initiatives, business prospects, financial positions,
production and operational guidance are necessary estimates reflecting the
best judgement of the senior management of Gold Fields and involve a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. By their
nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they
relate to future events and circumstances and should be considered in light
of various important factors, including those set forth in Gold Fields'
Integrated Annual Report 2023 filed with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
and annual report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) on 28 March 2024 (SEC File no. 001-31318). Readers
are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. These forward-
looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Gold Fields
undertakes no obligation to update publicly or release any revisions to
these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after
the date of this announcement or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated
events. These forward-looking statements have not been reviewed or reported
on by the Company's external auditors.
Date: 02-05-2025 09:25:00
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