--- title: "Billion Industrial Faces Governance Gap After Death of Independent Director" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285059462.md" description: "Billion Industrial Holdings Ltd. announced the passing of independent director Shih Chun Pi, creating a temporary governance gap as the board and key committees fall out of compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules. The company plans to appoint replacements within three months and assures that normal operations will not be affected. This situation underscores the importance of board independence and compliance with regulatory standards. Billion Industrial, listed in Hong Kong under stock code 2299, operates under the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s regulatory framework." datetime: "2026-05-04T10:08:59.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285059462.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285059462.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285059462.md) --- # Billion Industrial Faces Governance Gap After Death of Independent Director ### Claim 55% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks An announcement from Billion Industrial Holdings Ltd. ( (HK:2299) ) is now available. Billion Industrial Holdings announced the passing of independent non-executive director Shih Chun Pi, who also served on its audit and remuneration committees since 2018, and expressed gratitude for his professional contributions and condolences to his family. His death leaves the board and key committees temporarily out of compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules on the required number and composition of independent non-executive directors, but the company plans to appoint suitable replacements within the prescribed three-month period and says normal operations will not be affected. The loss of an experienced independent director and committee member creates a short-term governance gap for Billion Industrial, highlighting the importance of board independence and proper committee structures under Hong Kong’s regulatory regime. The company’s commitment to restore full compliance swiftly is aimed at reassuring investors and other stakeholders that oversight standards and regulatory obligations will be maintained despite the unexpected vacancy. **More about Billion Industrial Holdings Ltd.** Billion Industrial Holdings Limited, incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed in Hong Kong under stock code 2299, is governed by a board comprising executive, non-executive and independent non-executive directors. The company operates under the regulatory framework of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s Listing Rules and maintains standard board committees, including audit, remuneration and nomination committees. **Average Trading Volume:** 42,112 **Technical Sentiment Signal:** Buy **Current Market Cap:** HK$10.66B Learn more about 2299 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page. ### Related Stocks - [02299.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/02299.HK.md) ## Related News & Research - [ZAWYA: United Hospitality Management highlights over three decades of mixed-use and branded residence expertise](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287208777.md) - [Shanghai Industrial Expands into HK Student Housing with Connected Lease Deal](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287207683.md) - [ZAWYA: UAE developers accelerate shift to recurring income amid market uncertainty](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287012545.md) - [Room with match view: Rajasthan gets ready for India's first stadium hotel](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287255015.md) - [Soccer-Canada will spend C$1 billion to host World Cup, watchdog says](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287106342.md)