Far East Holdings In : DISCLOSURE MADE PURSUANT TO RULES 13.51B(1), 13.51(2) AND 13.51(5) OF THE LISTING RULES RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT AND RE-DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS AND CHANGE OF COMPANY SECRETARY AND AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES (in PDF)
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(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 36)
ANNOUNCEMENT
DISCLOSURE MADE PURSUANT TO RULES 13.51B(1), 13.51(2) AND
13.51(5) OF THE LISTING RULES
RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT AND RE-DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS
AND
CHANGE OF COMPANY SECRETARY AND AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVES
Financial adviser to the Company
This announcement is made by the Company disclosing the
change of information in connection with (i) Mr. Duncan Chiu
and Mr. Dennis Chiu, the executive Directors, required to be
disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51B(1) of the Listing Rules;
(ii) Mr. Lui, the Company Secretary, required to be disclosed
under Rule 13.51(5) of the Listing Rules; (iii) Dr. Ip Ngai
Sang and Mr. Richard Yen required to be disclosed pursuant to
Rule 13.51(2) of the Listing Rules; and (iv) Mr. Derek Chiu
required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51B(1) of the
Listing Rules.
The trading in the shares of the Company on the Stock
Exchange has been suspended since 12:05 p.m. on 3 September
2010 pending the release of an announcement which is price
sensitive in nature. Further announcement(s) will be made to
inform the Shareholders as and when appropriate when material
development takes place.
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In compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of
Securities (the "Listing Rules") on The Stock Exchange of
Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange"), this announcement
is made by Far East Holdings International Limited (the
"Company") to disclose the change of information in
connection with (i) Mr. Duncan Chiu and Mr. Dennis Chiu, the
executive directors of the Company, required to be disclosed
pursuant to Rule 13.51B(1) of the Listing Rules; (ii) Mr. Lui
Hung Kwong, Michael, the secretary of the Company ("Company
Secretary"), required to be disclosed under Rule 13.51(5) of
the Listing Rules; (iii) Dr. Ip Ngai Sang and Mr. Richard Yen
required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51(2) of the
Listing Rules; and (iv) Mr. Derek Chiu required to be
disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51B(1) of the Listing Rules.
RESIGNATION, APPOINTMENT AND RE-DESIGNATION OF DIRECTORS AND
CHANGE OF CERTAIN KEY OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
On 24 January 2011, the Company has made an announcement in
relation to the resumption conditions provided by the Stock
Exchange which the Company must address before the resumption
of trading in the shares of the Company. The Company is
taking certain measures including, among others, the change
of certain members of the board (the "Board") of directors of
the Company (the "Directors") and the key officers of the
Company, and details of such changes are set out below.
Resignation of Directors
Mr. Duncan Chiu
In view that Mr. Duncan Chiu desires to allocate more time to
deal with his respective personal matters, there are changes
to the roles of Mr. Duncan Chiu in the Company. Mr. Duncan
Chiu has stepped down and has resigned from the positions of
the executive Director and authorized representative of the
Company with effect from 2 November
2011 and is in the process of resigning from all directorship
positions of all the companies within the Company and its
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group") (except Jiangsu Bang
Bang Silky Fashion Manufacturer Co. Ltd.), and is relieved
from all daily executive functions (including his managing
Director (the "Managing Director")/ chief executive officer
("Chief Executive Officer") roles and cheque signatory), a
member of the remuneration committee and investment committee
of the Company until all his personal matters have been
resolved except that he will continue to act as the Company's
representative to the companies in which the Company has
invested in, namely Jiangsu Bang Bang Silky Fashion
Manufacturer Co. Ltd. and Beijing Kailan Aviation Technology
Co. Ltd. (the "Relevant Companies"). The role of Mr. Duncan
Chiu as the Company's representative to the Relevant
Companies is to act as a principal communication channel
because he has the long-term relationships with the Relevant
Companies and it is not practicable to seek replacement. Mr.
Duncan Chiu will report to Mr. Richard Yen, the newly
appointed executive Director and Chief Executive Officer/
Managing Director, and the Board regularly in respect of
matters relating to each of the Relevant Companies. Mr.
Duncan Chiu will assist Mr. Richard Yen to assume the overall
control and monitoring functions of the Relevant Companies.
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Mr. Duncan Chiu has confirmed that there is no disagreement
between him and the Board and that, save for the matters
disclosed in this announcement, there is no matter relating
to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention
of the shareholders of the Company (the "Shareholders") or
the Stock Exchange.
The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its
gratitude to Mr. Duncan
Chiu for his valuable contribution to the Company during his
tenure.
Mr. Dennis Chiu
In view that Mr. Dennis Chiu desires to devote more time to
his commitments in other business engagement, he has tendered
his resignation as an executive Director with effect from 2
November 2011.
Mr. Dennis Chiu has confirmed that there is no disagreement
between him and the Board and there is no matter relating to
his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of
the Shareholders or the Stock Exchange.
The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its
gratitude to Mr. Dennis Chiu for his valuable contribution to
the Company during his tenure.
Appointment of Directors
The Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Ip Ngai Sang ("Dr.
Ip") and Mr. Richard Yen
("Mr. Yen") have been appointed as executive Directors with
effect from 2 November
2011. Further details of Dr. Ip and Mr. Yen are set out
below.
Dr. Ip Ngai Sang
Dr. Ip Ngai Sang, aged 48, is the business development
manager of the Company who is mainly responsible for
communicating and managing the portfolio investments of the
Group in information, communication and technology companies.
Prior to joining the Company, Dr. Ip held senior positions in
various international and local corporations and university.
He has worked in Reuters Corporation for more than 16 years,
and was the chief architect and technical evangelist leading
the development of information broadcasting system upon his
departure. He has been awarded as Honorary Doctor of
Engineering at Lincoln University and Fellow at Asian College
of Knowledge Management and he was elected as "100s Chinese
IT Youth Elite 2007" in 2007. He is a Chartered Engineer and
a member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Currently, he served as a consultant and committee member in
various governmental, semi-governmental and non-governmental
agencies. Dr. Ip received his bachelor degree with major in
Computer Science in the Chinese University of Hong Kong and
received his degree in Executive Master of Business
Administration in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He
joined the Company in April 2009.
Dr. Ip has been appointed for a fixed term of 2 years and
such term of appointment may be terminated by either party
giving not less than three-month prior notice in writing.
According to the service contract between the Company and Dr.
Ip, Dr. Ip is entitled
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to an annual remuneration of HK$540,000 per annum and a
discretionary bonus, which is determined with reference to
his duties and responsibilities within the Group, the Group's
performance and the then prevailing market conditions. This
discretionary bonus is determined by the remuneration
committee of the Company and subject to approval by the Board
(in which Dr. Ip shall be abstained from voting on such
resolution regarding the amount of discretionary bonus
payable to him).
Save as disclosed above, Dr. Ip does not hold any other
position with the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and has
not been a director in any other listed company in the past
three years and has no other major appointments and
professional qualifications. Dr. Ip has no relationship with
any Directors, senior management or substantial or
controlling Shareholders. As at the date of this
announcement, Dr. Ip does not have any interests in the
securities of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of
the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws
of Hong Kong) ("SFO").
Save as disclosed above, the Board is not aware of any other
matters in relation to the appointment of Dr. Ip that need to
be brought to the attention of the Shareholders and there is
no information in respect of Dr. Ip that is required to be
disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the Listing
Rules.
Mr. Richard Yen
Mr. Richard Yen, aged 43, has been appointed as the Chief
Executive Officer/Managing Director. Mr. Yen will be mainly
responsible for reviewing and managing the daily operations
of the Group. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Yen has over
20 years of executive management and mergers and acquisitions
experience in the region, working in multinational companies
in Japan, US and China. Mr. Yen possesses extensive industry
knowledge in advanced technology and consumer products, and
devises corporate strategies related to technology and
regional business development. He had also served as the
executive director and chief operating officer of KH
Investment Holdings Limited (formerly known as "Golife
Concepts Holdings Ltd.") (stock code: 8172) from 2006 to
2008.
Mr. Yen holds a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
and a master degree in business administration in
International Management from Boston University.
Mr. Yen has been appointed for a fixed term of 2 years and
such term of appointment may be terminated by either party
giving not less than three-month prior notice in writing.
According to the service contract between the Company and Mr.
Yen, Mr. Yen is entitled to an annual remuneration of
HK$960,000 per annum and a discretionary bonus, which is
determined with reference to his duties and responsibilities
within the Group, the Group's performance and the then
prevailing market conditions. This discretionary bonus is
determined by the remuneration committee of the Company and
subject to approval by the Board (in which Mr. Yen shall be
abstained from voting on such resolution regarding the amount
of discretionary bonus payable to him).
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Save as disclosed above, Mr. Yen does not hold any other
position with the Company or any of its subsidiaries, and has
not been a director in any other listed company in the past
three years and has no other major appointments and
professional qualifications. Mr. Yen has no relationship with
any Directors, senior management or substantial or
controlling Shareholders. As at the date of this
announcement, Mr. Yen does not have any interests in the
securities of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of
the SFO.
Save as disclosed above, the Board is not aware of any other
matters in relation to the appointment of Mr. Yen that need
to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders and there
is no information in respect of Mr. Yen that is required to
be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the
Listing Rules.
Re-designation of Mr. Derek Chiu
Mr. Derek Chiu, aged 45, a non-executive Director, has ceased
to be a non-executive Director and has been re-designated as
an executive Director and a member of the remuneration
committee of the Company with effect from the date of this
announcement. Mr. Derek Chiu will resign as a member of the
audit committee of the Company with effect from the date of
this announcement. Mr. Derek Chiu was first appointed as a
non- executive Director in 1989. He is also the managing
director and chief executive of Far East Hotels and
Entertainment Limited (stock code: 37), a company listed on
the main board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Derek Chiu has
extensive experience in the operation of amusement parks and
entertainment business.
Mr. Derek Chiu has been appointed for an initial term of one
year subject to retirement and re-election at the next annual
general meeting of the Company pursuant to the articles of
association of the Company. There is no service contract
entered into between Mr. Derek Chiu and the Company or any of
its subsidiaries. Mr. Derek Chiu receives emolument from the
Company that is determined by the Board from time to time
with reference to the prevailing market conditions and
director's fee of HK$360,000 per annum which is also
determined with reference to market conditions.
Save as disclosed above, Mr. Derek Chiu does not hold any
other position with the Company or any of its subsidiaries,
and has not been a director in any other listed company in
the past three years, and has no other major appointments and
professional qualifications.
He is the son of Deacon Te Ken Chiu, J.P. and the brother of
Messrs. Dennis Chiu, Desmond Chiu and Duncan Chiu. Save as
disclosed, Mr. Derek Chiu has no relationship with any
Directors, senior management or substantial or controlling
Shareholders.
As at the date of this announcement, Mr. Derek Chiu has
personal interest of 88,440 shares in the Company. Save as
disclosed, Mr. Derek Chiu does not have any interests in the
securities of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of
the SFO.
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Save as disclosed above, the Board is not aware of any other
matters in relation to the re-designation of Mr. Derek Chiu
that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders
and there is no information in respect of Mr. Derek Chiu that
is required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 13.51(2)(h) to
(v) of the Listing Rules.
Change of Company Secretary of the Company
The Board announces that Mr. Lui Hung Kwong ("Mr. Lui") has
stepped down and has resigned from the position of the
Company Secretary, Financial Controller and authorized
representative of the Company with effect from 2 November
2011. Before the appointment of the Financial Controller, Mr.
Yen will oversee the financial functions of the Group. The
Company is in the process of recruiting an appropriate
candidate to fill the position of Financial Controller.
Mr. Lui has confirmed that there is no disagreement between
him and the Board and that, save for the matters disclosed in
this announcement, there is no matter relating to his
resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of the
Shareholders or the Stock Exchange.
The Board would like to take this opportunity to express its
gratitude to Mr. Lui for his valuable contribution to the
Company during his tenure.
The Board announces that Ms. Man Tsz Sai, Lavender ("Ms.
Man"), has been appointed as Company Secretary with effect
from 2 November 2011. Ms. Man had served as company secretary
in various Hong Kong listed companies and has been engaged in
the field of provision of company secretarial services for
more than 13 years. She is an associate of The Hong Kong
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and The Institute of
Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
Change of authorized representatives
The Board announces that Mr. Derek Chiu and Ms. Man Tsz Sai,
Lavender, shall act as its authorised representatives
replacing Mr. Duncan Chiu and Mr. Lui with effect from 2
November 2011.
Change of position of Investment Manager
The Board announces that Ms. Yung Kim Bing, Wendy has stepped
down and resigned from the positions of the senior investment
manager of the Company with effect from 2
November 2011. At present, the Board will not fill this
position. Individual investments of the Group will be subject
to the review and endorsement by the investment committee of
the Company, which comprises three Directors of which two
must be independent non-executive Directors, or managed and
approved by any two executive Directors based on their
respective size and nature. As at the date of this
announcement, the investment committee of the Company
comprises Dr. Lee G. Lam (chairman of the investment
committee), Mr. Derek Chiu and Mr. Eugene Yun Hang Wang. The
Company has enhanced its investment policies as part of its
continuing review of internal control and corporate
governance procedures.
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GENERAL
The trading in the shares of the Company on the Stock
Exchange has been suspended since 12:05 p.m. on 3 September
2010 pending the release of an announcement which is price
sensitive in nature. Further announcement(s) will be made to
inform the Shareholders as and when appropriate when material
development takes place.
Hong Kong, 2 November 2011
By Order of the Board
Far East Holdings International Limited
Derek Chiu
Director
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises
eight Directors, of which four are executive Directors,
namely Deacon Te Ken Chiu, J.P., Mr. Derek Chiu, Dr. Ip Ngai
Sang and Mr. Richard Yen; one is non-executive Director,
namely Mr. Desmond Chiu; three are independent non-executive
Directors, namely Dr. Lee G. Lam, Mr. Eugene Yun Hang Wang
and Mr. Andrew Chun Wah Fan.
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