Change - Announcement of Cessation::Retirement of Lead Independent Non-Executive Director
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ Manager
SINGAPORE PAINCARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
SINGAPORE PAINCARE HOLDINGS LIMITED - SGXE51400773 - FRQ
Stapled Security
No
Announcement Details
Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
08-Oct-2026 07:55:47
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Retirement of Lead Independent Non-Executive Director
Announcement Reference
SG261008OTHRFQXI
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Dr Lee Mun Kam Bernard
Designation
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, 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 83 Clemenceau Avenue, #10-01 UE Square, Singapore 239920, telephone (65) 6590 6881.
Additional Details
Name of person
Wong Yee Kong
Age
59
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
23/10/2026
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Mr. Wong Yee Kong ("Mr. Wong") will not be seeking re-election and will retire under Regulation 97 of the Company's Constitution as Lead Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company at the conclusion of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 23 October 2026 to focus on his other commitments.
Following his retirement, Mr. Wong will relinquish his roles as Lead Independent Non-Executive Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
Following the retirement of Mr. Wong at the conclusion of the AGM, the Audit Committee will fall below the minimum requirement of three members. The Company is cognizant of and will ensure compliance with the Catalist Rules and Code of Corporate Governance in matters relating to the composition of the Board and Board Committee.
Based on its enquiries, the Company's sponsor, UOB Kay Hian Private Limited, is satisfied that, save as disclosed in the announcement, there are no other material reasons for the cessation of Mr. Wong as Lead Independent Non-Executive 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
11/04/2024
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Lead Independent Non-Executive Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.
Role and responsibilities
Lead Independent Non-Executive Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and member of Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)?
No
Number of independent directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation)
2
Do independent directors make up at least one-third of the board (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Mainboard Rule 704(7) or Catalist Rule 704(6) over the past 12 months
0
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Familial relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil.
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
HealthPDM Pte. Ltd.
Present
Asiamedic Ltd.
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