Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Finance Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
ASTAKA HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
ASTAKA HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1CB5000005 - 42S
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
26-Oct-2016 19:01:45
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Finance Director
Announcement Reference
SG161026OTHR82LO
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Dato' Zamani Bin Kasim
Designation
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Cessation of Finance Director

This announcement has been prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, PrimePartners Corporate Finance Pte. Ltd. (the "Sponsor"), for compliance with the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the "SGX-ST") Listing Manual Section B: Rules of Catalist. The Sponsor has not verified the contents of this announcement.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the SGX-ST. The Sponsor and the SGX-ST assume no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, including the accuracy, completeness or correctness of any of the information, statements or opinions made or reports contained in this announcement.

The contact person for the Sponsor is Mr. Thomas Lam, Associate Director, Continuing Sponsorship, at 16 Collyer Quay, #10-00 Income at Raffles, Singapore 049318, telephone (+65) 6229 8088.

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Yap Koon Loong
Age
47
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
26/10/2016
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
To pursue other career opportunities.

Based on its enquiries, 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 resignation of Mr. Yap Koon Loong as the Finance Director of the Group.

In addition, there are no concerns with regards to the financial reporting that led to the departure of Mr. Yap Koon Loong and there are no disagreements between Mr. Yap Koon Loong and the Company's Board of Directors with regard to the practices that will have an impact on the Company's financial reporting.
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
19/11/2015
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
5
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Finance Director
Role and responsibilities
Involved in overseeing the Group's financial strategies, analysing and advising on changes in financial matters and developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk.
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
Nil