Change - Announcement of Cessation::ANNOUNCEMENT OF CESSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SAPPHIRE CORPORATION LIMITED
Securities
SAPPHIRE CORPORATION LIMITED - SG1CG4000005 - BRD
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
15-Dec-2017 18:58:35
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CESSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Announcement Reference
SG171215OTHRMNQA
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Gwendolyn Gn Jong Yuh
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CESSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Additional Details

Name Of Person
CHEUNG KAM WA
Age
53
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date
15/12/2017
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
As stated in Note 10 of the Company s 3QFY2017 Results Announcement and Press Release dated 13 November 2017, some of the existing Directors of the Company intend to voluntarily step down to facilitate a board renewal upon the completion of a proposed acquisition of a 27.97%-stake in the company by Hong Kong International Construction Investment Management Group Co., Limited (the "Transaction"). In line with the foregoing, Mdm Cheung Kam Wa ("Mdm Cheung") has voluntarily stepped down as an Executive Director ahead of completion of the Transaction. For the avoidance of doubt, there is no completion of the Transaction as at the date of this announcement.

Subsequent to ceasing to be an Executive Director of the Company, Mdm Cheung will continue to carry out her responsibilities as the Chief Operating Officer 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
14/11/2012
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
2
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Role and responsibilities
EXECUTIVE - ASSIST THE CEO IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
None
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
Yes
Shareholding Details
145,916 ordinary shares in Sapphire Corporation Limited
Past (for the last 5 years)
Nil
Present
NGSC Limited (previously known as Next-Generation Satellite Communications Limited)