Change - Announcement of Cessation::Retirement of Independent Lead Director and Chairman

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SUNMOON FOOD COMPANY LIMITED
Securities
SUNMOON FOOD COMPANY LIMITED - SG1AA2000004 - AAJ
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
30-Jul-2026 18:13:39
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Retirement of Independent Lead Director and Chairman
Announcement Reference
SG260730OTHRQO2U
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Mr Tan Jianwen Engene
Designation
Company secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Retirement of Independent Lead Director and Chairman - Mr James Prideaux

Additional Details

Name of person
James Prideaux
Age
64
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
30/07/2026
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Mr James Prideaux ("Mr Prideaux") was appointed as Independent Director of the Company on 4 April 2017 and will reach the nine years tenure limited in 2026. To be in compliance with Rule 210(5)(d)(iii) of the Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited, Mr Prideaux has decided to retire and not to seek re-election to the Board at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 30 July 2026.

Following Mr Prideaux's retirement as Lead Independent Director and Chairman of the Company, he will relinquish his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors, member of Audit and Risk Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
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
04/04/2017
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Independent Lead Director and Chairman, Member of Audit and Risk Committee, Nominating Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Role and responsibilities
Fulfilling the duties of as an Independent Lead Director and Chairman, Member of Audit and Risk Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominating Committee.
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)
2
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
1
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
None
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
Year 2016 to 2024 Director of JP APAC Solutions Inc.
Present
N.A.