Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Executive Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
TRANSCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
TRANSCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1J09885596 - T19
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
17-Dec-2015 20:15:56
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG151217OTHREEEY
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Ainsley Jong
Designation
Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Goh Chin Soon as an Executive Director of the Company.

This announcement was prepared by the Company and its contents have been reviewed by the Company's Continuing Sponsor, Stamford Corporate Services Pte Ltd (the "Sponsor"), for compliance with the relevant rules of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST").

The Sponsor has not independently verified the contents of this announcement.

This announcement has not been examined or approved by 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 Bernard Lui
Tel: 6389 3000
Email: bernard.lui@stamfordlaw.com.sg

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
17/12/2015
Name Of Person
Goh Chin Soon
Age
60
Country Of Principal Residence
China
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors of the Company has reviewed and considered Mr Goh's extensive work experience and concurred with the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and approved the appointment of Mr Goh as an Executive Director of the Company.

Mr Goh has provided an undertaking (in the format as set out in Appendix 7H) to the Company as required under Rule 720(1) of the Catalist Rules.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. Mr Goh will assist in seeking business opportunities for the Company.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Executive Director
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Husband of Madam Chu Wan Zhen, Executive Chairman of the Company
Brother-in-Law of Madam Chu Yi Han, Non-Executive Director of the Company
Brother-in-Law of Mr Neo Yim Pui, Executive Director of the Company
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
2009 - Present: CEO, Fu Jia Development Co Ltd (China)
2000 - Present: CEO, Hua Xin Development Co Ltd (Taiwan)
1990 - Present: Chairman, Dongsan Overseas Chinese Hotel (China)
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
Other Directorships
# 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)
Nil
Present
Nil
(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?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide full details
Bankruptcy order in 2001 and discharged on 11 June 2015.
(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?
No
(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
No
(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 a listed company?
No
If No, Please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company
Mr Goh will undertake the relevant courses organised by Singapore Institute of Directors. In addition, appropriate briefing and training will be provided to Mr Goh in respect of the roles and responsibilities as director of a public listed company.