On October 28, 2016, the Board of Directors of Nova LifeStyle, Inc. received notice of resignation from Mr. Peter Kam, a director of the company, the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and of the Audit Committee of the Board, effective on November 1, 2016. Mr. Kam indicated that his resignation was due to personal reasons. On November 2, 2016, the Board appointed Mr. Umesh Patel, a director of the Company, as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and of the Audit Committee of the Board, effective on November 2, 2016.
Nova LifeStyle, Inc. is a designer and distributor of modern lifestyle furniture, primarily sofas, dining room furniture, cabinets, office furniture and related components, bedroom furniture and various accessories, in matching collections. The Companyâs product lines include the Nova Brands and Diamond Sofa (www.diamondsofa.com). Its products feature urban and contemporary styles, combining comfort and functionality in matching furniture collections and upscale luxury pieces appealing to lifestyle-conscious middle and upper middle-income consumers. Its product lines feature upholstered, wood and metal-based furniture pieces. It classifies its products by room, designation or series, such as living room, dining room, bedroom and home office series, and by category or product types, such as sofas, chairs, dining tables, beds, entertainment consoles, cabinets and cupboards. It also sells physiotherapeutic jade mats for use in therapy clinics, hospitality, and real estate projects.