Change - Announcement of Cessation:: Cessation of Independent Director - CHONG Pheng

Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ Manager
CDW HOLDING LIMITED

Securities
CDW HOLDING LIMITED - BMG2022E1104 - BXE

Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details
Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation

Date & Time of Broadcast
31-Oct-2023 18:17:58

Status
New

Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Independent Director - CHONG Pheng

Announcement Reference
SG231031OTHRBTST

Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Kevin Cho

Designation
Company Secretary

Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below - Refer to the Online help for the format)
Cessation of Independent Director - CHONG Pheng

Additional Details
Name Of Person
CHONG Pheng

Age
57

Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes

If yes, please provide the date
31/12/2023

Detailed Reason (s) for cessation
In line with Rule 210(5)(d)(iv) of the Listing Manual that imposes a 9-year limit on the tenure of Independent Directors, Mr Chong is considered as an independent director until the conclusion of the next AGM of the Company to be held in April 2024. With the appointment of new Independent Directors, Mr Chong will relinquish his position as the Lead Independent Director, Chairman of Risk Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee on 31 December 2023.

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
31/05/2011

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
4

Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Lead Independent Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Risk Committee, and a member of the NC, RC and AC

Role and responsibilities
He is the Lead Independent Director, Chairman of Risk Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee

Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
No

Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
Yes

Shareholding Details
250,000 employee share options

Past (for the last 5 years)
Independent Director, CMON Limited (1792.HK) 2016 - 2021

Present
Director and Owner, Blue Forest Echo Pte Ltd.
Director, Zhong Xing Venture Pte Ltd.
Director, Share Taxi Pte Ltd.
Director, Wellness Pte Ltd