Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Non-Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
F J BENJAMIN HOLDINGS LTD
Securities
F J BENJAMIN HOLDINGS LTD - SG1D58018368 - F10
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
31-Oct-2017 18:30:34
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Non-Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG171031OTHRMNN8
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Karen Chong Mee Keng
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
In keeping with the recommendation in the Code of Corporate Governance 2012 (which stipulates at least half of the Board should be independent where (among others) the Chairman of the board is not an independent director), two of the non-independent directors, Ms Karen Chong and Mr Chew Kwee San will be stepping down. With this change, half of the Board will comprise of independent directors.

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Chew Kwee San
Age
48
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
31/10/2017
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
As above.
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
03/11/2008
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
0
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chairman of Remuneration Committee and Member of Audit Committee.
Role and responsibilities
Chairman of Remuneration Committee and Member of Audit 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
Past (for the last 5 years)
Please refer to the attachment.
Present
Please refer to the attachment.

Attachments

Chew Kwee San - Directorships.pdf
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