Change - Announcement of Cessation::Cessation of Board Chairman and Director

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
GREAT EASTERN HOLDINGS LIMITED
Securities
GREAT EASTERN HLDGS LTD - SG1I55882803 - G07
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
09-Mar-2026 17:30:32
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Board Chairman and Director
Announcement Reference
SG260309OTHRZSSB
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Jennifer Wong Pakshong
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Cessation of Board Chairman and Director.

Additional Details

Name of person
Soon Tit Koon
Age
74
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
14/04/2026
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Mr Soon Tit Koon is stepping down at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on 14 April 2026, after having served on the Board of the Company for more than 10 years, including three years as the Chairman of the Board.

Mr Soon Tit Koon will, upon his cessation as a Director of the Company, relinquish his roles as the Board Chairman, Chairman of the Executive Committee and a Member of the Nominating Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee.

The Board and Management sincerely thank Mr Soon for his invaluable leadership, commitment and contribution during his tenure with Great Eastern.
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
01/01/2016
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Board Chairman, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Member of the Nominating Committee, Remuneration Committee and Risk Management Committee
Role and responsibilities
Chairman, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director
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)
6
Do independent directors make up at least one-third of the board (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Mainboard Rule 704(7) or Catalist Rule 704(6) over the past 12 months
2
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Familial relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
Nil
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
1. OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) Limited - Director
2. Paragon REIT Management Pte. Ltd. - Director
3.Wah Hin & Company Private Limited - Director
Present
1. Great Eastern General Insurance Limited - Chairman
2. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited - Chairman

Attachments

Great Eastern announces new Board Chairman.pdf
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