Change - Announcement of Appointment::Re-designation of Lead Independent Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
DISA LIMITED
Securities
DISA LIMITED - SG0532000247 - 532
DISA LIMITED W261218 - SGXN98490737 - B91W
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
27-Oct-2026 17:44:49
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Re-designation of Lead Independent Director to Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman
Announcement Reference
SG261027OTHRJOMH
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Noraini Latiff
Designation
Company Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Mr. Lim Soon Hock ("Mr. Lim") has been re-designated from the Lead Independent Director to a Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman pursuant to Rule 406(3)(d)(iv) of the Catalist Rules.

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 (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. Lee Khai Yinn (Registered Professional, SAC Capital Private Limited)
Address: 1 Robinson Road, #21-01 AIA Tower, Singapore 048542.
Telephone number: +65 6232 3210

Additional Details

Date of appointment
27/10/2026
Name of person
Lim Soon Hock
Age
76
Country of principal residence
Singapore
Date of last re-appointment (if applicable)
27/10/2026
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
Mr. Lim has served on the Board of Directors of the Company ("Board") for an aggregate period of more than nine (9) years as of 11 May 2026. Following his re-election at the Fiftieth Annual General Meeting of the Company held on 27 October 2026 ("AGM"), Mr. Lim has been re-designated from the Lead Independent Director to a Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman pursuant to Rule 406(3)(d)(iv) of the Catalist Rules.

The Board, having considered the recommendation of the Nominating Committee and assessed the qualification and experience of Mr. Lim, is of the view that he has the requisite experience and capability to assume the duties and responsibilities of a Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman. Accordingly, the Board has approved the re-designation upon the conclusion of the AGM.

Following his re-designation after the conclusion of the AGM, Mr. Lim will step down as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. He remains a member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nominating Committee.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Non-Executive.
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Non-Executive Non-Independent Chairman.

Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, the Nominating Committee and the Remuneration Committee.
Professional qualifications
1. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) University of Singapore
2. Diploma in Business Administration
3. Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
1. 2006 to Present: Founder and Managing Director of Plan-B ICAG Pte. Ltd.
2. 2013 to Present: Mediator, State Courts Singapore
3. 2015 to Present: Mediator, Singapore Mediation Centre
4. 2017 to Present: Deputy Chairman and Senior Advisor of Tru-Marine Pte. Ltd.
5. 2018 to Present: Adjunct Professor, National University of Singapore
6. 2019 to Present: Mediator, Singapore International Mediation Institute
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
Yes
Shareholding details
Direct interest of 42,500,000 share options in the Company
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)
Directorships:
1. Verita Healthcare Group Limited
2. Mundipharma Singapore Holding Pte. Limited
3. Archer (S) Pte. Ltd.
4. Activ Pharma Holdings Ltd.
5. REDA Industrial Materials (Holding) Ltd.
Present
Directorships:
1. China Fishery Group Limited
2. Heatec Jietong Holdings Ltd.
3. A-Sonic Aerospace Limited
4. Plan-B ICAG Pte. Ltd.
5. Tru-Marine Pte. Ltd.
6. REDA Pte. Ltd.
7. Institution of Engineers (Singapore) Fund Ltd.

Other Principal Commitments:
1. Raffles Girls' Secondary School
2. Centre for Fathering Limited
3. National University of Singapore
4. State Courts Singapore
5. Singapore Mediation Centre
6. Singapore International Mediation Institute
7. Community Mediation Centre
8. Public Inquiry Panel
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?
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
1. China Fishery Group Limited, of which Mr. Lim is the non-executive independent director, filed for judicial provisional liquidation in Hong Kong by its bank creditors in November 2015. The company won the case and subsequently filed for Chapter 11 in the United States of America.

2. Globalroam Group Ltd, of which Mr. Lim was the chairman, filed for judicial management after he stepped down on 4 August 2017. The provisional liquidator and liquidator was appointed on 22 November 2017 and 5 February 2018 respectively.
(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?
No
(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
Yes
If yes, please provide full details.
1. In February 2006, while Mr. Lim was an independent director of Stratech Systems Limited ("Stratech"), Stratech was investigated by the Commercial Affairs Department ("CAD") in relation to a possible breach of the Securities and Futures Act, Chapter 289 of Singapore ("SFA") in relation to a past announcement made relating to the civil litigation brought against it by a former director. The relevant announcement was released by the management without prior approval from the board of directors of Stratech. To the best of Mr. Lim's knowledge, the investigation has been closed and no charges were made against any director of Stratech. However, Stratech was subsequently issued a warning by the SGX-ST for the relevant announcement.

2. In August 2015, China Fishery Group Limited ("China Fishery") and its subsidiaries were investigated by Monetary Authority of Singapore and the CAD into an offence under the SFA pursuant to the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code (Chapter 68, 2012 Revised Edition). This investigation arose out of investigation into the parent company in Hong Kong. None of the independent directors (including Mr. Lim) was investigated. In October 2019, China Fishery was informed that the investigation by the authorities had been concluded without any further action being taken with respect to China Fishery and its parent company.
(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?
Yes
If yes, please provide details of prior experience.
Mr. Lim has been a Director of the Company since 11 May 2017.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable).
Not applicable.