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

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
HOCK LIAN SENG HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
HOCK LIAN SENG HOLDINGS LTD - SG1Z21951640 - J2T
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
23-Apr-2019 17:22:16
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Announcement of Cessation of Lead Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG190423OTHRPF13
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Chew Kok Liang
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Retirement of Koh Lian Huat as Lead Independent Director

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Koh Lian Huat
Age
79
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
23/04/2019
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Mr Koh Lian Huat, who was due to retire at the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") pursuant to Regulation 97 of the Company's Constitution, did not seek for re-election as a Director at the conclusion of the AGM.
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
30/11/2009
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
1
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Lead Independent Director, a Chairman of Audit and Risk Management Committee, a Member of Nominating, Remuneration and Board and Safety Committees.
Role and responsibilities
Non-Executive.
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)
None
Present
1. Eastern Union (2002) Pte Ltd
2. Winsing International Pte Ltd
3. Zhongmin Baihui Retail Group Ltd
4. Eastern Union Holdings Pte Ltd