Change - Announcement of Cessation:: Cessation of Independent Director - LAI Shi Hong, Edward

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 18:18:38

Status
New

Announcement Sub Title
Cessation of Independent Director - LAI Shi Hong, Edward

Announcement Reference
SG231031OTHRVKKT

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 - LAI Shi Hong, Edward

Additional Details
Name Of Person
LAI Shi Hong, Edward

Age
58

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 Lai 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 Lai will relinquish his position as Chairman of Audit Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee and Risk 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
26/02/2015

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.)
Independent Director, Chairman of Audit Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee and Risk Committee

Role and responsibilities
He is the Chairman of Audit Committee, and a member of the Nominating Committee and Risk 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
300,000 ordinary shares; and
250,000 employee share options

Past (for the last 5 years)
Nil

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