Change - Announcement of Cessation::Change - Announcement of Cessation

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
BLACKGOLD NATURAL RESOURCES LIMITED
Securities
BLACKGOLD NATURAL RESOURCESLTD - SG1AH0000001 - 41H
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
31-Jul-2019 17:41:22
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Announcement Reference
SG190731OTHRFMCS
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Philip Cecil Rickard
Designation
Executive Chairman and CEO
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
This announcement has been reviewed by the Company's Sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited (the "Sponsor").

This announcement has not been examined or approved by the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("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. Tay Sim Yee (Telephone number: +65 6232 3210), at 1 Robinson Road, #21-00 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542.

Additional Details

Name Of Person
NANDAKUMAR PONNIYA SERVAI
Age
49
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
31/07/2019
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
Mr Nandakumar has decided to step down from the Board of the Company to focus on a regional role with his current employer. Given his increased commitments and in light of the changes to the Group's business strategy and direction, he is of the view that it is an opportune time for him to resign to facilitate Board renewal. He will provide the relevant assistance to the new independent directors to ensure a smooth transition for the Group.

Based on its enquiries, the Company's sponsor, SAC Capital Private Limited, is satisfied that other than as disclosed in this announcement, there are no other material reasons for the resignation of Mr Nandakumar as the Lead Independent 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
10/03/2015
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)
1
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.)
Lead Independent Director, Member of Audit Committee, Chairman of Nominating Committee, Chairman of Remuneration Committee
Role and responsibilities
Non-executive.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Not applicable.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
Yes
Shareholding Details
Mr Nandakumar holds 1,000,000 ordinary shares in the shares of the Company.
Past (for the last 5 years)
Sakae Holdings Ltd
Present
Not applicable.