Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation as Non-Executive and Independent Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
KEPPEL TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TRANSPORTATION LTD
Securities
KEPPEL TELE & TRAN - SG1J45001547 - K11
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
15-Apr-2016 18:59:01
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation as Non-Executive and Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG160415OTHRF52P
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Kenny Lee
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Cessation of Mr Wee Sin Tho as Non-Executive and Independent Director of Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation Ltd (the "Company").

Additional Details

Name Of Person
Wee Sin Tho
Age
67
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
15/04/2016
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Mr Wee Sin Tho retired by rotation at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 15 April 2016 and although eligible, did not seek re-election. Mr Wee will concurrently cease to be a member of the Audit Committee and Chairman of the Board Risk Committee.
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
01/02/2005
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)
5
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.)
Non-Executive and Independent Director, Member of Audit Committee and Chairman of Board Risk Committee.
Role and responsibilities
As above
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?
Yes
Shareholding Details
Direct interest in 75,000 units in Keppel DC REIT
Past (for the last 5 years)
Hwa Hong Corporation Limited
Present
UOL Group Limited
Farrer Way Pte Ltd
LEAP Philanthropy Ltd
The National Art Gallery
Acru-China+ Absolute Return Fund Limited