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CEO Derek L. Graham's role transitioned to a part-time consulting agreement effective April 1, 2026, after his prior employment agreement expired.

The new agreement compensates Graham at $160 per hour for up to 10 hours weekly, with no fixed term and termination available by either party at any time.

Graham will continue performing all CEO functions, including leadership of transitional operations, SEC compliance, and asset liquidation activities.

The relationship is defined as an independent contractor arrangement, making Graham ineligible for employee benefits and responsible for his own taxes.

The agreement may be terminated by ClearOne at any time or by Graham with two weeks' notice, providing operational flexibility during the transition.

Full analysis

The letter agreement represents a significant change in the employment relationship between ClearOne and its CEO, Derek L. Graham, shifting from a traditional employment arrangement to a limited consulting engagement. This transition occurs as the company appears to be winding down operations, with Graham's duties specifically focused on maintaining SEC compliance, managing legacy product obligations, collecting receivables, satisfying liabilities, liquidating remaining assets, and closing foreign operations. The compensation structure at $160 per hour for up to 10 hours weekly provides cost certainty during this transitional period, while the at-will termination provisions give the board flexibility to adjust leadership as the company's needs evolve. The independent contractor classification means Graham assumes tax responsibilities and forfeits eligibility for employee benefits, reducing ClearOne's administrative burdens during what appears to be a liquidation or wind-down phase of the business.

CLRO · ClearOne, Inc.

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