Telkonet, Inc. announced in connection with the Transaction, effective upon the Closing, Mr. Tienor resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Board appointed Mr. Gramaglia to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of the Closing and pursuant to the terms of a Consulting Agreement between the Company and Mr. Gramaglia. Under the terms of the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Gramaglia will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company for a term of eighteen (18) months, unless earlier terminated pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Agreement.