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Change - Announcement Of Retirement Of Independent Director
BackApr 14, 2026
| Announcement Title | Change - Announcement of Cessation |
| Date & Time of Broadcast | Apr 14, 2026 7:54 |
| Status | New |
| Announcement Sub Title | Retirement of Independent Director |
| Announcement Reference | SG260414OTHRZO2T |
| Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name) | Wong Yoen Har |
| Designation | Company Secretary |
| Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below) | Retirement of Independent Director - Mr Heng Chye Kiou |
| Additional Details | |
| Name of person | Heng Chye Kiou |
| Age | 75 |
| Is effective date of cessation known? | Yes |
| If yes, please provide the date. | 29/04/2026 |
| Detailed reason(s) for cessation | Mr Heng Chye Kiou ("Mr Heng") was appointed as Independent Director of the Company on 20 June 2017 and will reach the nine year 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 Heng has decided to retire and not to seek re-election to the Board at the Company's annual general meeting held on 29 April 2026. Following Mr Heng's retirement as an Independent Director of the Company, he will relinquish his position as Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a member of the Audit 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 | 20/06/2017 |
| Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.) | Independent Director, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee. |
| Role and responsibilities | Fulfilling the duties of as an Independent Director, Chairman of the Nominating Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration 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) | 3 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 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) |
None. |
| Present | GBAD Services Pte. Ltd. |