Change - Announcement of Appointment::Announcement of Appointment of Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
KATRINA GROUP LTD.
Securities
KATRINA GROUP LTD. - SG1DA5000005 - 1A0
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Aug-2019 17:26:58
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Appointment of Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG190830OTHRW546
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Alan Goh Keng Chian
Designation
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Please see the below.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
01/09/2019
Name Of Person
Tan Kong King
Age
68
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors of the Company, having reviewed and considered the qualifications, experiences and independence of Mr Tan Kong King ("Mr Tan"), considers him to be independent for the purpose of Rule 704(7) of the Catalist Rule and, upon the recommendations of the Nominating Committee, has approved the appointment of Mr Tan as an Independent Director, Chairman of Nominating Committee, Member of Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Director, Chairman of Nominating Committee, Member of Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee of the Company
Professional qualifications
N/A
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
Group Managing Director, QAF Limited
Undertaking submitted to the listed issuer in the form of Appendix 7.7 (Listing Rule 704(7)) Or Appendix 7H (Catalist Rule 704(6))
Yes
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
*"Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Listing Rule 704 (9) or Catalist Rule 704 (8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
QAF Limited
Ben Foods (S) Pte Ltd
Gardenia International (S) Pte. Ltd.
Gardenia Foods (S) Pte Ltd
NCS Cold Stores (S) Pte Ltd
Gardenia (China) Holdings Pte. Ltd.
QAF Agencies (S) Pte. Ltd.
Farmland Central Bakery (S) Pte. Ltd.
Oxdale International Pte. Ltd.
QAF Fruits Cold Store Pte Ltd
Bonjour Bakery Pte Ltd
Hamsdale International Pte ltd
Gardenia Investments Pte. Ltd.
Oxdale Investments Pte. Ltd.
W.A. Oxdale Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Shinefoods Pte. Ltd.
Auspeak Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Pacfi Pte. Ltd.
Bakers Maison Pte. Ltd.
Lansdale Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Gaoyuan Pte. Ltd.
Kingstan Capital Pte. Ltd.
Bakers Maison (S) Sdn Bhd
Delicia Sdn Bhd
Everyday Bakery & Confectionery Sdn Bhd
Gardenia Bakeries (KL) Sdn Bhd
Gardenia Sales & Distribution Sdn Bhd
Bakers Maison Pty Ltd
Bakers Maison Australia Pty Ltd
Oxdale Dairy Enterprise Pty Ltd
Hamsdale Australia Pty Ltd
Rivalea (Australia) Pty Ltd
Diamond Valley Pork Pty Ltd
Gardenia Bakeries (Philippines) Inc
Phil Foods Properties Inc
Gardenia Food (Fujian) Co Ltd
Gardenia Trading (Fujian) Co Ltd
Benfood International Trade (Shanghai) Co Ltd
Gardenia Hong Kong Ltd
Present
N/A
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide full details
Mr Tan was appointed as a non-executive director of Challenge Australia Diary Pty Ltd ( Challenge ) on 18 October 2004. The directors of Challenge appointed a voluntary administrator on 28 October 2010, and subsequently a senior secured creditor appointed a receiver and manager to Challenge. Challenge was liquidated in 2013. For avoidance of doubt, Mr Tan has not been the subject of any legal or disciplinary actions by Challenge s receivers and managers or administrators, The Australian Securities and Investments Commission or any government authorities in connection with the appointment of receivers and managers or administrator to, or liquidation of Challenge.
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of :-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
Yes
If Yes, Please provide full details
In 2005, Mr Tan was appointed as the executive chairman of China Food Industries Limited (now known as Iconic Global Limited ) ( IGL ). Sometime in 2006, IGL lodged a complaint with the relevant Singapore authorities regarding suspected fraudulent conduct in IGL s subsidiaries in the People s Republic of China. As far as Mr Tan is aware, no investigation on IGL or its subsidiaries were commenced, and there were no charges that resulted from the complaint. For the avoidance of doubt, Mr Tan was not the subject of such complaint.
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
No
Disclosure applicable to the appointment of Director only.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experience
Group Managing Director, QAF Limited
Director, Iconic Global Limited
Director, Zhongguo Jilong Limited
Director, Hanwell Holdings Limited
Director, United Industrial Corporation Limited
Director, Singapore Land Limited
Director, Innopac Holdings Limited
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable)
N/A