Change - Announcement of Cessation::Change of Portfolio Manager

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
BLACKROCK (SINGAPORE) LIMITED
Securities
ISHARES USD ASIA HY BOND ETF - SG2D83975482 - O9P
ISHARES USD ASIA BOND ETF - SG2D32970329 - N6M
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
11-May-2026 17:22:38
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Change of Portfolio Manager
Announcement Reference
SG260511OTHR7KEX
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Mustafa Zeytinli
Designation
Associate
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Announcement in relation to change of portfolio manager

Additional Details

Name of person
Iain Court
Age
37
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
20/05/2026
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Expanded responsibilities & job scope
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
01/02/2019
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Portfolio Manager of BlackRock (Singapore) Limited, manager of the ETFs
Role and responsibilities
Mr Iain Court was responsible for managing the ETFs.
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)?
No
Number of independent directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation)
0
Do independent directors make up at least one-third of the board (taking into account this cessation)?
No
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Mainboard Rule 704(7) or Catalist Rule 704(6) over the past 12 months
1
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Familial relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
Nil
Present
Nil