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Change - Announcement Of Resignation Of Non-Independent Executive Director And Chief Executive Officer

May 19, 2023
Announcement Title Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date & Time of Broadcast May 19, 2023 17:53
Status New
Announcement Sub Title Resignation of Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Announcement Reference SG230519OTHRUUO9
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name) Takeshi Fujita
Designation 62020486
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below) Resignation of Non-Independent Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO").

DBS Bank Ltd. was the Sole Financial Adviser, and DBS Bank Ltd. and Nomura Singapore Limited were the Joint Issue Managers for the initial public offering of Daiwa House Logistics Trust.
Additional Details
Name Of Person Takeshi Fujita
Age 59
Is effective date of cessation known? Yes
If yes, please provide the date 31/05/2023
Detailed Reason (s) for cessation As part of the progressive succession planning of Daiwa House Group, Mr Takeshi Fujita will relinquish his current role as the Non-Independent Executive Director and CEO of Daiwa House Asset Management Asia Pte. Ltd., as manager of Daiwa House Logistics Trust ("DHLT" and the manager of DHLT, the "REIT Manager"), and rotate back to Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. for a new designated role.

The Board of Directors of REIT Manager wishes to take this opportunity to thank Mr Takeshi Fujita for his services to DHLT and the REIT Manager during his term of office.
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 26/11/2020
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) 2
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704 (7) or Catalist Rule 704 (6) over the past 12 months 1
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.) Non-Independent Executive Director and CEO
Chairman of the Sustainability Committee
Role and responsibilities Executive. Mr Fujita was appointed as Non-Independent Executive Director and CEO of the Company on 26 November 2020 and 15 June 2021 respectively.

Mr Fujita works with the REIT Manager's Board of Directors to determine the strategy for DHLT and other members of the management team of the REIT Manager to ensure DHLT operates in accordance with the REIT Manager's stated investment strategy. In addition, he is also responsible for the overall day-to-day management and operations of DHLT and working with the REIT Manager's investment, asset management, financial and legal and compliance personnel in meeting the strategic, investment and operational objectives for DHLT.
Familial relationship with any director and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries Nil
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries? Yes
Shareholding Details 45,000 units in Daiwa House Logistics Trust
Past (for the last 5 years) Nil
Present 1. DH-Crux Pte. Ltd.
2. DH-Crux2 Pte. Ltd.