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(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 8001)
APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The board of directors (the “Board”) of Orient Securities International Holdings Limited (the “Company”)
hereby announces that with effect from 9 January 2015, Dr. Fong Ping Wah (“Dr. Fong”) has been appointed
as an independent non-executive Director, a member of each of the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee
and Remuneration Committee of the Company.
Biographical Details of Dr. Fong Ping Wah
Dr. Fong Ping Wah, aged 46, obtained the qualification in Bachelor of Laws and Postgraduate Certificate
in Laws from the University of Hong Kong. He became a solicitor in Hong Kong in 1994, and obtained
a doctorate in Jurisprudence at York University in 2006, and became a committee member of Political
Consultative Conference Si Hi, Guangdong Province in 2011. He had admitted as partner and solicitor in a
number of local law firms over the years. Dr. Fong is the principal and founder of FONGS, a solicitors’ firm.
Dr. Fong has actively participated in social activities, and is assigned as legal adviser in various community
organizations. Beyond the main practice in Hong Kong, Dr. Fong is also closely involved in China business
especially the major cities in China.
Dr. Fong has entered into a letter of appointment with the Company. Pursuant to the letter of appointment,
Dr. Fong will be appointed for an initial fixed term of three year commencing on 9 January 2015 and will
continue thereafter until terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either party on
the other. His appointment will be subject to retirement and re-election at the forthcoming general meeting
of the Company after his appointment and will also be subject to the retirement by rotation and re-election in
accordance with the articles of association of the Company. Dr. Fong is entitled to an annual fee of HK$96,000
which is determined by the Board by reference to his experience, duties and responsibilities, the prevailing
market conditions and the recommendation from the remuneration committee of the Company.
As at the date of this announcement, Dr. Fong:(i)
does not hold any other positions with the Company or other members of the Company;
(ii) does not have any relationships with any Directors, senior management or substantial or controlling
shareholders (as respectively defined in the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on the Growth
Enterprise Market (“GEM”) of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “GEM Listing
Rules”)) of the Company;
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(iii) has not held any directorship in any other public companies the securities of which are listed on any
securities market in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years; and
(iv) does not have any interests in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities
and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
Save as disclosed above, there is no other information to be disclosed pursuant to any of the requirements of
Rule 17.50(2) of the GEM Listing Rules (particularly in relation to subparagraphs (h) to (v) therein) nor are
there of any other matters that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company relating
to the appointment of Dr. Fong.
The Company would like to take this opportunity to welcome Dr. Fong joining the Board.
By order of the Board
Orient Securities International Holdings Limited
Lam Shu Chung
Chairman and Executive Director
Hong Kong, 9 January 2015
As at the date of this announcement the executive Directors are Mr. Lam Shu Chung, Ms. Fung Yuk Chun Emily,
Mr. Chu Sung Hei; the non-executive Director is Mr. Lum Pak Sum, and the independent non-executive
Directors are Mr. Choy Sze Chung Jojo, Mr. Lee Siu Leung, Mr. See Lee Seng Reason and Dr. Fong Ping Wah.
This announcement, for which the Directors collectively and individually accept full responsibility, includes
particulars given in compliance with the GEM Listing Rules for the purpose of giving information with
regard to the Company. The Directors, having made all reasonable enquiries, confirm that to the best of their
knowledge and belief the information contained in this announcement is accurate and complete in all material
respects and not misleading or deceptive, and there are no other matters the omission of which would make
any statement herein or this announcement misleading.
This announcement will remain on the “Latest Company Announcements” page of the GEM website at
www.hkgem.com for a minimum period of 7 days from the date of its publication and on the Company’s
website at www.orientsec.com.hk.
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