Prior to the Appointment Date and subject to the Executive’s continued employment as CEO, the Company shall continue to pay the Executive his base salary as in effect as of the date hereof in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices .  Effective as of the Appointment Date and subject to the Executive’s continued employment as Executive Chairman, the Company shall pay the Executive a base salary for the Company’s 2018 fiscal year at an annual ized rate of $900,000, payable in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices.     The Executive’s base salary as in effect from time to time is referred to herein as “ Base Salary .”  Following the 2018   fiscal year, t he B ase S alary shall be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “ Compensation Committee ”)   in its sole discretion.