Change - Announcement of Appointment::PROMOTION OF MR MICHAEL SOH CHIA YANG TO GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
HOR KEW CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
HOR KEW CORPORATION LIMITED - SG1BE0000006 - BBP
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
14-Apr-2026 17:17:24
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
PROMOTION OF MR MICHAEL SOH CHIA YANG TO GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Announcement Reference
SG260414OTHRU0A2
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
KOH GEOK HOON
Designation
Company Secretary
Effective Date and Time of the event
14/04/2026 17:15:00
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
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.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
01/03/2026
Name of person
MICHAEL SOH CHIA YANG
Age
47
Country of principal residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
Mr Michael Soh Chia Yang ("Mr Michael Soh") is currently the Financial Controller of the Company and its subsidiaries (the Group ). The Audit Committee ("AC") has recommended the promotion of Mr Michael Soh to the position of Chief Financial Officer of the Group ("Group CFO"). In assessing his suitability for the role, the AC has reviewed his qualifications, work performance as Financial Controller, and his contributions to the Group since joining in 2017.

The Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the AC, approves the promotion of Mr Michael Soh to the position of Group CFO.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. Mr Michael Soh will be responsible for providing leadership and direction over all aspects of the Group's financial management, including financial planning, internal control and compliance, financial reporting, and communication of the Group's financial performance and forecasts to the Board of Directors.
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Group Chief Financial Officer
Professional qualifications
Nanyang Technological University : Bachelor of Accountancy
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Jun 2017 to Feb 2026: Financial Controller, Hor Kew Corporation Limited

Mar 2014 to Jun 2017: Senior Accounting Manager, Pacific International Lines Pte Ltd
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
Nil
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
NIL
Present
NIL
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of:-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere,
in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
No
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange.
Not applicable. The appointment is not as a director of the Company.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable).
Not applicable. The appointment is not as a director of the Company.