Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Financial Controller

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
LIFEBRANDZ LTD.
Securities
LIFEBRANDZ LTD. - SG1DF7000002 - 1D3
LIFEBRANDZ LTD. W240621 - SGXN94246398 - NCXW
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
07-May-2024 18:15:50
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Financial Controller
Announcement Reference
SG240507OTHRL01T
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 (the "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
Thong Kok Jing
Age
39
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
14/05/2024
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Mr. Thong Kok Jing ("Mr. Thong") will step down as the Financial Controller ("FC") of the Group to pursue other career opportunities. Mr. Thong has tendered his resignation on 1 April 2024 and his last day of employment with the Company will be 14 May 2024. Due to the new job requirement, Mr. Thong has obtained the Board's consent to shorten his notice period of 3 months to 1.5 months.

Mr. Thong has confirmed that there are no concerns with regard to financial reporting that led to his resignation and there are no disagreements with regard to practices that will have an impact on the Group's financial reporting.

The Sponsor, after having interviewed Mr. Thong, is satisfied that, save as disclosed in this announcement, there are no material reasons for the resignation of Mr. Thong.

During this interim period, Mr. Thong will hand over his duties and responsibilities as FC to Mr. Loke Pak Hoe, Patrick ("Mr. Loke"), the incoming Executive Director, until the Company finds a suitable FC replacement. Mr. Thong will endeavor to provide his assistance to Mr. Loke to ensure a smooth handover and transition.

The Board would like to extend its gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Thong for his invaluable contributions to the Company during his tenure of service.
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
01/07/2023
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.)
Financial Controller
Role and responsibilities
Executive. Responsible for the Group's accounting, financial and investor relations matters.
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)
Nil
Present
Sun Seng Heng Loong Sdn Bhd
(re-appointed on 8 December 2023)