Change - Announcement of Cessation::Retirement of Non-Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
ESR TRUST MANAGEMENT (SUNTEC) LIMITED
Securities
SUNTEC REAL ESTATE INV TRUST - SG1Q52922370 - T82U
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Dec-2025 18:13:44
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Retirement of Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG251230OTHRPDPX
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Chong Kee Hiong
Designation
Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Retirement of Mr. Matthew James Lawson as Non-Executive Director

Additional Details

Name of person
Matthew James Lawson
Age
52
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
31/12/2025
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Mr. Matthew James Lawson ("Mr. Lawson") will be retiring from his role as a Non-Executive Director of the Manager on 31 December 2025, in alignment with the intended change in ownership of the Manager*.

The Board expresses its deep gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Lawson for his invaluable contributions to the Manager and Suntec REIT during his tenure of dedicated services.

*Please refer to SGXNet announcement, "Proposed Acquisition of Manager" dated 16 December 2025.
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
21/03/2025
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Non-Executive Director
Role and responsibilities
Non-Executive Director
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
Do independent directors make up at least one-third of the board (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Mainboard Rule 704(7) or Catalist Rule 704(6) over the past 12 months
3
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
Nil
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd
Present
Directorship - ESR Real Estate (Australia) Pty Ltd
Principal Commitment - ESR Group Limited