Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Chief Executive Officer - Wong Lok Yung

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
GDS GLOBAL LIMITED
Securities
GDS GLOBAL LIMITED - SG2F65991521 - 5VP
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
01-Nov-2023 21:28:44
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Chief Executive Officer - Wong Lok Yung
Announcement Reference
SG231101OTHRGZO8
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Maureen Low
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Cessation of Chief Executive Officer

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 Audrey Mok (Tel: (65) 6232 3210) at 1 Robinson Road, #21-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542.

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Wong Lok Yung
Age
72
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
15/11/2023
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Due to his age and health condition, Mr Wong Lok Yung ("Mr Wong") will relinquish his role as the Chief Executive Officer and shall be re-designated as the Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman. Mr Wong will continue to provide guidance to the Group in its strategic and operational objectives, but will cease to be involved in the Group's day-to-day management and operations and will no longer part of the Group's management. Mr Wong will also cease to be a member of the Nominating Committee with effect from 15 November 2023.
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
21/03/2013
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
4
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Member of Nominating Committee
Role and responsibilities
Mr Wong reports directly to the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company. Mr Wong holds executive and management responsibilities and duties with regard to the operations of the Company and the development and expansion of its business as the Board may reasonably direct.
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?
Yes
Shareholding Details
16,500,000 shares under D'Oasis Pte. Ltd.

Mr Wong is directly interested in 90% shareholding of D'Oasis Pte. Ltd. and is deemed to have an interest in the remaining 10% shareholding of D'Oasis Pte. Ltd.
Past (for the last 5 years)
Nil
Present
1. GDS GLOBAL LIMITED
2. GLIDEROL DOORS (S) PTE. LTD.
3. D'OASIS PTE. LTD.
4. GRIMM INDUSTRIES PTE. LTD.
5. HOMEGARDD PTE. LTD.