Change - Announcement of Cessation::Retirement of Lead Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
JAPAN FOODS HOLDING LTD.
Securities
JAPAN FOODS HOLDING LTD. - SG1X84942272 - 5OI
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
10-Jul-2024 07:14:44
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Retirement of Lead Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG240710OTHRLBEV
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Chew Pei Tsing
Designation
Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Retirement of Lead Independent Director

This announcement has been reviewed by UOB Kay Hian 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 Mr Lance Tan, Senior Vice President, at 8 Anthony Road, #01-01, Singapore 229957, telephone no. (65) 6590 6881.

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Lee Sok Koon, Constance
Age
71
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
25/07/2024
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Mdm Lee is retiring from her directorship in the Company at the close of the Annual General Meeting on 25 July 2024 to facilitate Board renewal process after having served on the Board of Directors of the Company for more than nine years.

Based on its enquiries, the Company's sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited is satisfied that, save as disclosed in this announcement, there are no other material reasons for the cessation of Mdm Lee as the Lead Independent Director of the Company.
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
01/09/2011
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)
2
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months
1
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Lead Independent Director, Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee, and a member of Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee respectively.
Role and responsibilities
Duties as an Independent Director, Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee, and a member of each of the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee respectively.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
None
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
Past (for the last 5 years)
1. Director of Singapore Arts School Limited
2. Member of Finance and Investment Committee, Singapore Island Country Club
Present
1. Independent Director of NUS America Foundation, Inc. since 27 August 2013
2. Independent Director, SBS Transit Ltd since 1 May 2017
3. Honorary Member of Fundraising Committee, Singapore Arts School Limited since 1 February 2020
4. Independent Director, Lum Chang Holdings Ltd since 27 August 2021
5. Independent Director, Mooreast Holdings Ltd. since 28 October 2021