Friday, September 26, 2014

Company announcements: Olam Intl

Olam Intl - Change - Announcement of Cessation::Resignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director

Announcement Type: Announcement of Cessation
Company: OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Stock Code/Name: O32 - Olam Intl

Change - Announcement of Cessation::Resignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ ManagerOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
SecuritiesOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1Q75923504 - O32
Stapled SecurityNo
Announcement Details
Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date & Time of Broadcast26-Sep-2014 07:26:35
StatusNew
Announcement Sub TitleResignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director
Announcement ReferenceSG140926OTHRTIT5
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)Neelamani Muthukumar
DesignationPresident, Global Head - Corporate Finance
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)Resignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director
Additional Details
Name Of PersonWong Heng Tew
Age62
Is effective date of cessation known?Yes
If yes, please provide the date30/10/2014
Detailed Reason (s) for cessationMr. Wong Heng Tew will step down as Non-Executive and Independent Director from the Board on 30 October 2014, after the close of the 20th Annual General Meeting.

The stepping down of Mr. Wong Heng Tew from the Board is in line with the formal plan for the on-going renewal of the Board put in place by the Board with effect from 1 July 2013, and taking into consideration the recommendations in the Code of Corporate Governance on the tenure of Directors.
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 position10/10/2003
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)5
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months2
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)Non-Executive and Independent Director
Role and responsibilitiesMember, Audit & Compliance Committee
Member, Governance & Nomination Committee
Member, Human Resource & Compensation Committee
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiariesNil
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?No
Past (for the last 5 years)Aranda Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd
Centaura Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd
Certis Cisco Security Pte Ltd
Cypress Holdings Limited
Indochina Fund Management Pte Ltd.
HOPU Management Co. Ltd.
Temasek Financial (I) Pte Ltd
EH Group Ltd
Maju Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd
OE Global Ventures Limited
Orchard Energy Pte Ltd
Perikatan Asia Sdn Bhd
RRJ Management Limited
Surbana Fund Management Pte Ltd
Surbana Township Development Fund Pte Ltd
Surbana Corporation Pte Ltd
PresentOrchid 2 Investments Pte Ltd
Orchid 1 Investments Pte Ltd
Aspen Holdings Limited
Mercatus Co-operative Limited
Heliconia Capital Management Pte Ltd
NTUC Fairprice Co-operative Limited
Industrial & Services Co-Operative Society Ltd
ASEAN Potash Mining Public Company Limited
Asean Bintulu Fertilizer Sdn Bhd
Vietnam Growth Fund Limited
Tuas Fund Investments Pte Ltd



Olam Intl - Change - Announcement of Cessation::Resignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director

Announcement Type: Announcement of Cessation
Company: OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Stock Code/Name: O32 - Olam Intl

Change - Announcement of Cessation::Resignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ ManagerOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
SecuritiesOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1Q75923504 - O32
Stapled SecurityNo
Announcement Details
Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date & Time of Broadcast26-Sep-2014 07:26:14
StatusNew
Announcement Sub TitleResignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director
Announcement ReferenceSG140926OTHR43QN
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)Neelamani Muthukumar
DesignationPresident, Global Head - Corporate Finance
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)Resignation of Non-Executive and Independent Director.
Additional Details
Name Of PersonMark Haynes Daniell
Age59
Is effective date of cessation known?Yes
If yes, please provide the date30/10/2014
Detailed Reason (s) for cessationMr. Mark Haynes Daniell will step down as Non-Executive and Independent Director from the Board on 30 October 2014, after the close of the 20th Annual General Meeting.

The stepping down of Mr. Mark Haynes Daniell from the Board is in line with the formal plan for the on-going renewal of the Board put in place by the Board with effect from 1 July 2013, and taking into consideration the recommendations in the Code of Corporate Governance on the tenure of Directors.
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 position31/10/2002
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)5
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months2
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)Non-Executive and Independent Director,
Role and responsibilitiesChairman, Human Resource & Compensation Committee
Member, Audit Committee
Member, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Committee
Member, Governance & Nomination Committee
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiariesNil
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?No
Past (for the last 5 years)Aquarius Capital (Mauritius) Limited
Aquarius Capital Asia Pte Ltd
Exeter Premedia Private Ltd
Merlindus Technologies Pte Ltd
PresentThe Cuscaden Group Pte Ltd
Cuscaden Georgia, Ltd
Aquarius Investment Advisors Pte Ltd
Raffles Family Wealth Trust Pte Ltd.
Sacoven Plc
Tiryaki Agro Gida San. Ve Tic.A.S.
Cuscaden International Pte Ltd
The Gallardo Family Office
Diagenics SE
Langdon Corporativo



Olam Intl - Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment as Non-Executive and Independent Director

Announcement Type: Announcement of Appointment
Company: OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Stock Code/Name: O32 - Olam Intl

Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment as Non-Executive and Independent Director
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ ManagerOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
SecuritiesOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1Q75923504 - O32
Stapled SecurityNo
Announcement Details
Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date & Time of Broadcast26-Sep-2014 07:25:13
StatusNew
Announcement Sub TitleAppointment as Non-Executive and Independent Director
Announcement ReferenceSG140926OTHRJI3Z
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)Neelamani Muthukumar
DesignationPresident, Global Head - Corporate Finance
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)Appointment of Mr. Nihal Vijaya Devadas Kaviratne CBE as Non-Executive and Independent Director
Additional Details
Date Of Appointment01/10/2014
Name Of PersonNihal Vijaya Devadas Kaviratne CBE
Age70
Country Of Principal ResidenceIndia
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)The Governance and Nomination Committee (GNC) of the Board has reviewed the experience, skillset, qualification and qualities of certain candidates as part of the Board renewal process. Mr. Nihal Kaviratne CBE was identified by the GNC as an important addition to the Board with his extensive experience from various senior level management roles in sales, marketing, brand and strategic planning and development and as a Chairman, CEO and Independent Director in a wide array of organisations across Asia, Europe and Latin America.

The Board has considered the recommendation of the GNC and has approved the appointment of Mr. Nihal Kaviratne CBE as a Non-Executive and Independent Director of the Board with effect from 1st October 2014. Mr. Nihal Kaviratne CBE will submit himself for re-appointment pursuant to Section 153(6) of the Companies Act, Chapter 50 at the Annual General Meeting scheduled on 30 October 2014.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibilityNon-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)Non-Executive and Independent Director
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiariesNil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 yearsMr. Nihal Kaviratne's career with the Unilever Group spanned 40 years during which he held various senior level management positions in sales, marketing, brand and strategic planning and development, and as Chairman, CEO and Independent Director in a span of organisations across Asia, Europe and Latin America. He retired from Unilever in 2005.

Mr. Nihal Kaviratne CBE currently serves as an Independent, Non-Executive Director in GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd, and as Chairman of Akzo Nobel India Limited (formerly ICI). He is an Independent, Non-Executive Director of several Temasek-Linked Companies including StarHub Limited, SATS Limited, Wildlife Reserves Singapore, DBS Group Holdings Limited and DBS Bank Limited. He is President Commissioner of PT. TVS Motor Company Indonesia, a Member of the Private Sector Portfolio Advisory Committee in India for the UK Government's Department for International Development (DFID), and serves on the Advisory Board of Bain & Company for SEA/Indonesia.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?No
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Listing Rule 704 (9) or Catalist Rule 704 (8).
Past (for the last 5 years)Please refer to the attached.
PresentPlease refer to the attached.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?No
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; orNo
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; orNo
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; orNo
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?No
Any prior experience as a director of a listed company?Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experienceSATS Ltd.
StarHub Ltd.
DBS Group Holdings Ltd
Akzo Nobel India Limited (India)
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (India)
Attachments



Olam Intl - Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment as Non-Executive and Independent Director and Deputy Chairman

Announcement Type: Announcement of Appointment
Company: OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Stock Code/Name: O32 - Olam Intl

Change - Announcement of Appointment::Appointment as Non-Executive and Independent Director and Deputy Chairman
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ ManagerOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
SecuritiesOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1Q75923504 - O32
Stapled SecurityNo
Announcement Details
Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date & Time of Broadcast26-Sep-2014 07:24:17
StatusNew
Announcement Sub TitleAppointment as Non-Executive and Independent Director and Deputy Chairman
Announcement ReferenceSG140926OTHRC9MF
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)Neelamani Muthukumar
DesignationPresident, Global Head - Corporate Finance
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)Appointment of Mr. Kwa Chong Seng as Non-Executive and Independent Director and Deputy Chairman.
Additional Details
Date Of Appointment01/10/2014
Name Of PersonKwa Chong Seng
Age68
Country Of Principal ResidenceSingapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process)The Governance and Nomination Committee (GNC) of the Board has reviewed the experience, skillset, qualification and qualities of certain candidates. Mr. Kwa Chong Seng was identified by the GNC as an important addition to the Board with his extensive organisational, business, management, strategic planning and customer-based experience and knowledge.

The Board has considered the recommendation of the GNC and has approved the appointment of Mr Kwa Chong Seng as Non-Executive and Independent Director as well as Deputy Chairman of the Board with effect from 1st October 2014. Mr Kwa Chong Seng will submit himself for retirement and re-election, pursuant to the Articles of Association of the Company, at the Annual General Meeting scheduled on 30 October 2014.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibilityNon-Executive
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)Deputy Chairman, Non-Executive and Independent Director
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiariesNil
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)Nil
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 yearsMr Kwa Chong Seng is currently the Chairman of Neptune Orient Lines Ltd, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd and Fullerton Fund Management Co. Ltd. He is a non-executive director of Singapore Exchange Ltd, Seatown Holdings Pte Ltd and Delta Topco Ltd. He is a member of the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) Board of Directors and also the Deputy Chairman of the Public Service Commission in Singapore.

He was the Deputy Chairman of Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd from 1997 to 2012 and a non-executive Director of DBS Group Holdings Ltd and DBS Bank Ltd from 2003 to 2012.

Mr Kwa has more than 40 years' experience in the petroleum industry. He started his career with Esso Singapore Pte Ltd in 1969, holding various roles in Logistics, Marketing and other parts of the downstream business before becoming Chairman and Managing Director in 1992. He held this post until 1999 when he became Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. He retired from this position in 2011.
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?Yes
Shareholding DetailsOlam International Limited
Ordinary Shares - 420,000
Warrants - 35,000

The shares and warrants are held in trust by DBS Nominees.
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Listing Rule 704 (9) or Catalist Rule 704 (8).
Past (for the last 5 years)Please refer to the attached.
PresentPlease refer to the attached.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?No
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; orNo
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; orNo
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; orNo
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?No
Any prior experience as a director of a listed company?Yes
If Yes, Please provide details of prior experienceNeptune Orient Lines Limited
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
Singapore Exchange Limited
DBS Group Holdings Ltd
Attachments



Olam Intl - General Announcement::Changes to the Board

Announcement Type: General Announcement
Company: OLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Stock Code/Name: O32 - Olam Intl

General Announcement::Changes to the Board
Issuer & Securities
Issuer/ ManagerOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
SecuritiesOLAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED - SG1Q75923504 - O32
Stapled SecurityNo
Announcement Details
Announcement Title General Announcement
Date & Time of Broadcast26-Sep-2014 07:23:13
StatusNew
Announcement Sub TitleChanges to the Board
Announcement ReferenceSG140926OTHRB0TF
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)Neelamani Muthukumar
DesignationPresident, Global Head - Corporate Finance
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)Please refer to the News Release attached.
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