Change - Announcement of Cessation::Resignation of Independent Director
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ Manager
UOB-KAY HIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
UOB-KAY HIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED - SG1J21887414 - U10
Stapled Security
No
Announcement Details
Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Sep-2025 17:31:05
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Resignation of Independent Director
Announcement Reference
SG250930OTHRKPL4
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited
Designation
Chairman/Managing Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Resignation of Independent Director.
Additional Details
Name Of Person
Kuah Boon Wee
Age
59
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
01/10/2025
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Mr Kuah Boon Wee will resign as an Independent Director of the Company with effect from 1 October 2025. He will cease to qualify as an Independent Director under Rule 210(5)(d)(iv) of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited at the Company s next Annual General Meeting, having served more than nine years on the Board. Concurrently, he will relinquish his position as the Chairman of the Audit Committee, a member of the Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company with effect from 1 October 2025. His decision to step down is in line with good corporate governance practice and as part of the planned Board renewal process.
The Board and Management would like to express their gratitude to Mr Kuah for his valuable and significant contributions to the Company during his tenure of service.
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
03/05/2016
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.)
Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, and Member of Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee
Role and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities of Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, and Member of Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
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?
No
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
NIL
Present
1. MTQ Corporation Limited
2. The Hour Glass Limited
3. Sing Investments & Finance Limited
4. Singapore National Employers Federation
5. Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry
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