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Change - Announcement Of Cessation Of Independent Director

Back May 07, 2024
Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date & Time of Broadcast May 7, 2024 18:14
Status New
Announcement Sub Title Cessation of Independent Director
Announcement Reference SG240507OTHRV5S9
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name) Lim Yit Keong
Designation Lead Independent Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below) This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited (the "Sponsor").

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST") and the SGX-ST assumes no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms Lee Khai Yinn (Tel: (65) 6232 3210), at 1 Robinson Road, #21-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542.
Additional Details
Name Of Person Dato' Alvin Joseph Nesakumar
Age 55
Is effective date of cessation known? Yes
If yes, please provide the date 08/05/2024
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation There has been a change in the controlling shareholder of the Company and, as a result, a change to the composition of the Board. Dato Alvin Joseph Nesakumar's ("Dato' Alvin") resignation is to facilitate the appointment of new Board members nominated by the new controlling shareholder, Aurico Global Holdings Pte. Ltd.. Please refer to the Company's announcements dated 17 April 2024 and 7 May 2024 for further information.

The Board would like to express its gratitude and appreciation towards Dato Alvin for his contributions to the Board during his tenure.

The Sponsor, after having interviewed Dato Alvin, is satisfied that, save as disclosed in this announcement, there are no material reasons for the cessation of Dato Alvin as an Independent Director of the Company.
Are there any unresolved differences in opinion on material matters between the person and the board of directors, including matters which would have a material impact on the group or its financial reporting? No
Is there any matter in relation to the cessation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the listed issuer? No
Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer? No
Date of Appointment to current position 19/06/2023
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)? Yes
Number of Independent Directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation) 3
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months 3
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.) Independent Director, Chairman of Remuneration Committee, Member of Audit Committee and Nominating Committee
Role and responsibilities Independent Director, Chairman of Remuneration Committee, Member of Audit Committee and Nominating Committee
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries Nil
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries? No
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