Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Executive Director and Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
PAN ASIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
PAN ASIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1Q04920423 - 5EW
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
25-Nov-2020 20:11:16
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Executive Director and Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer
Announcement Reference
SG201125OTHR28FB
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Richard Koh Chye Heng
Designation
Executive Chairman
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Cessation of Executive Director and Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the ''Sponsor'' ). It has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the ''Exchange'') and the Exchange assumes no responsibility for the contents of this document, including the correctness of any of the statements or opinions made or reports contained in this document.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Ms. Ng Shi Qing, 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Income at Raffles, Singapore 049318, sponsorship@ppcf.com.sg.

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Koh Eddie
Age
54
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
25/11/2020
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
In support of the Group's Board restructuring plan, Mr. Koh Eddie ("Eddie"), will be stepping down as an Executive Director and Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer of Pan Asian Holdings Limited (the "Company"), with effect from 25 November 2020.

The Company will be restructuring its current board member size of 5 to 3.

The Company is restructuring its board for cost-efficiency and effectiveness, that meets its current operational requirements.

Eddie will continue his employment with the Group as Managing Director of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Duvalco Valves and Fittings Pte Ltd, and Sales director of Wuhu Duvalco Valves & Fittings Co Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

The Board, with the assistance of the Nominating Committee, is in the process of searching for a suitable candidate for the role of Chief Executive Officer.

The Executive Chairman of the Company, Mr. Richard Koh Chye Heng, will take over the duties of the Company's Chief Executive Officer until a suitable candidate has been appointed. Mr. Richard Koh Chye Heng is the founder of the Company who is experienced and familiar with the Group's business.

After having interviewed Mr. Eddie Koh and to the best of its knowledge, the Company's Sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd., is satisfied that save as disclosed in this announcement, there are no other material reasons for the cessation of Mr. Eddie Koh as the Executive Director and Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer.
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
01/12/1989
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)
2
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.)
Executive Director and Managing Director cum Chief Executive Officer
Role and responsibilities
Executive, responsible for the overall management of the Group's day-to-day management and operations.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
1. Son of Mr Richard Koh Chye Heng, the Executive Chairman and Substantial Shareholder of the Company
2. Spouse of Ms Indriati Khoe, Non-executive Director of the Company (resigned on 25 November 2020) and Substantial Shareholder of the Company
3. Brother of Ms Kelly Koh, Managing Director of Pan Asian Flow Technology Pte. Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
Yes
Shareholding Details
Deemed interest of 165,137,500 ordinary shares of Pan Asian Holdings Limited (representing 77.09% interest) held by Xu Jia Zu Holdings Pte. Ltd. by virtue of his holding more than 20% of the total issued shares in Xu Jia Zu Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Past (for the last 5 years)
Pan Asian Flow Technology Pte. Ltd.
Sacha Inchi Pte. Ltd.
PA Tech (Asia) Pte. Ltd.
Present
Duvalco International Pte. Ltd.
Duvalco UK Limited
Duvalco Valves & Fittings Pte. Ltd.
Duvalco Valves (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.
PA Water Solutions (Shanghai) Limited
VIP Polymers (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Xu Jia Zu Holdings Pte. Ltd.