Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment of Chief Executive Officer - Chen Hongbo

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
MATEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Securities
MATEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1P13916389 - M15
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
06-Nov-2025 00:04:53
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Appointment of Chief Executive Officer - Chen Hongbo
Announcement Reference
SG251106OTHRQBJR
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Liu Shen
Designation
Executive Director
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr. Chen Hongbo as Chief Executive Officer of the Company with effect from 5 November 2025.

This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's sponsor, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. (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 Ms. Goh Mei Xian, ZICO Capital Pte. Ltd. at 77 Robinson Road, #06-03 Robinson 77, Singapore 068896, telephone (65) 6636 4201.

Additional Details

Date of appointment
05/11/2025
Name of person
Chen Hongbo
Age
62
Country of principal residence
China
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board of Directors of the Company ("Board") having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and Mr. Chen Hongbo ("Mr. Chen") qualification and work experience, is of the view that Mr. Chen has the requisite experience and capabilities to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive. Setting the overall strategy and vision, making high-level decisions, and leading the management team to achieve organizational goals, include managing operations and resources, overseeing the budget, and ensuring the Company's performance is met
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Chief Executive Officer
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Information Theory, Department of Mathematics, Peking University, China

Executive MBA degree from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
2018 - Present:
Working as an independent investor, engaging in strategic cooperation and equity investment in diverse sectors, including Healthcare, eSports and gaming, automotive pre-installation customization, government data services and community sports initiatives

November 2014 - December 2017:
Partner of Darwin Asset Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

January 2014 - November 2014:
Vice President of Shanghai Kunfu Group Co., Ltd.

January 2013 - December 2013:
Vice President of Shanghai Yangtze Times Communication Group Co., Ltd.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Conflict of interest (including any competing business)
Nil
Undertaking (in the format set out in Appendix 7.7 or Appendix 7H) under Mainboard Rule 720(1) or Catalist Rule 720(1) has been submitted to the listed issuer
Yes
Other Principal Commitments* Including Directorships#
* "Principal Commitments" has the same meaning as defined in the Code of Corporate Governance.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Mainboard Rule 704(9) or Catalist Rule 704(8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
Legal Representative of Shanghai Honghe Youying Enterprise Management Co., Ltd
Present
Nil
Information Required
Disclose the following matters concerning an appointment of director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, general manager or other officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any question is "yes", full details must be given.
(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?
No
(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?
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
Please refer to Appendix A for details
(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 an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange.
This is not an appointment of Director.

Attachments

Appendix A - Chen Hongbo.pdf
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