| Announce of Appointment of Executive Chairman | |
| * Asterisks denote mandatory information | |
| Name of Announcer * | SUN EAST GROUP LIMITED |
| Company Registration No. | 35733 |
| Announcement submitted on behalf of | SUN EAST GROUP LIMITED |
| Announcement is submitted with respect to * | SUN EAST GROUP LIMITED |
| Announcement is submitted by * | Ong Beng Hong |
| Designation * | Company Secretary |
| Date & Time of Broacast | 04-Jan-2012 21:39:58 |
| Announcement No. | 00107 |
| Price Sensitivity | Yes |
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| Date of Appointment * | 04/01/2012 |
| Name * | Ye Jianming |
| Age * | 34 |
| Country of principal residence * | China |
| The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, and the search and nomination process) * | In line with the Code of Corporate Governance 2005, Mr Ye was nominated and assessed by the Nominating Committe. On the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board approved of Mr Ye's appointment as Executive Director based on his qualifications and experience. |
| Whether appointment is executive, and if so, area of responsibility * | Executive Position. Mr Ye shall be responsible for overseeing the strategic directions and growth of Sun East Group Limited and its subsidiaries. |
| Job Title * | Executive Chairman |
| Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years * | 2003 - 2005: CAIFC, Deputy Secretary-General 2006: Zhongneng Fund Association Corporation, Deputy Manager 2006: Fujian Huaxin Holdings Co., Ltd, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors 2007: Shanghai Zhenong Co., Ltd, Chairman of the Board of Directors 2008 -2009: CEFC, Chairman of the Board of Directors 2011: Singapore Petrol Development Pte Ltd, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors 2007 |
| Interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries * | As Mr Ye Jianming is the sole shareholder of Singapore Petrol Development Co. Pte. Ltd., he is deemed interested in the 2,681,017,705 ordinary shares held by Singapore Petrol Development Co. Pte. Ltd. (comprising approximately 76.58% of the issued and paid-up share capital of Sun East Group Limited). |
| Family relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries * | None |
| Conflict of interest * | None |
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| Past (for the last five years) | As disclosed above |
| Present | As disclosed above |
| >> Information required under Rule 704(7)(h) | |
| Disclose the following matters concerning a director, chief executive officer, general manager or other executive officer of equivalent rank. If the answer to any questions is "yes", full details must be given. | |
| (a) * Whether at any time during the last 10 years, a petition under any bankruptcy laws of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner? | No |
| (b) * Whether at any time during the last 10 years a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against a corporation of which he was a director or key executive for the winding up of that corporation on the ground of insolvency? | No |
| (c) * Whether there is any unsatisfied judgement 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 for 3 months or more, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) 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 been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings which he is aware of) for such breach? | No |
| (f) * Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgement 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, misinterpretation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings which he is aware of involving an allegation of fraud, misinterpretation 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 corporation? | No |
| (h) * Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director of any corporation, or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any corporation? | No |
| (i) * Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgement 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 |
| (j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of :- | |
| (i) * any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or | No |
| (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; or | No |
| (iii) * any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or | No |
| (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, | No |
| in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust? | |
| (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 |
| >> Information required under Rule 704(7)(i) | |
| Disclosure applicable to the appointment of Director only. | |
| Any prior experience as a director of a listed company? | No |
| If no, please provide details of any training undertaken in the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed company | None. However, if the opportunity presents itself, Mr Ye will undertake training to familiarise himself with the roles and responsibilities of a directorof a listed company. |
