XG Technology Inc issued the following announcement on July 25.

xG Technology, Inc. (“xG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), whose IMT and Vislink brands are recognized as the global leaders in live video communications in the broadcast, sports and entertainment and public safety markets, today announced that Roger Branton, xG Technology CFO and co-founder, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer by xG Technology’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Branton has also been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors. Gary Cuccio, who has served as xG Technology’s interim CEO since April 23, 2018, will continue to serve as the Company’s Board Chairman.

“Roger Branton is the ideal choice to lead xG Technology into its next phase of growth,” said Gary Cuccio. “He has been one of the key architects of the Company’s diversification strategy that has allowed xG to completely reposition itself through strategic acquisitions over the past two years. He also played the leading, behind-the-scenes role in assuming many CEO functions for the Company, and importantly, has driven the implementation of a complete realignment of our cost structure. Through his efforts, the Company is now in an improved financial position and can effectively pursue both organic growth prospects as well as strategic merger and acquisition opportunities that would be beneficial for the Company and the interests of its shareholders.”

“I am very grateful for this opportunity,” said Roger Branton. “On behalf of the entire Company, I want to express our gratitude to Gary Cuccio for his leadership during an important transitional period for xG Technology. In the brief time he served as our interim CEO, Gary helped spearhead the difficult but necessary decisions that have put us a solid path to achieving sustainable profitability.”

“I am excited to take the helm at xG at this important juncture in its history, as the Company is on a more solid financial footing than it has been in quite some time,” Mr. Branton continued. “I look forward to working with our team members to capitalize on our leadership in live video communication systems, where our market prospects in broadcasting, sports and entertainment and mission-critical and tactical applications are exceptionally promising.”

In his role as CFO at xG Technology, Roger Branton has been involved in all the stages of its growth including startup, obtaining growth capital through initial public offerings, and follow-on acquisitions of complementary companies.

His career has included a variety of roles in areas including management, finance, accounting, tax; international dealings, restructurings/turnarounds, business startups, public offerings in both the U.S and abroad, mergers and acquisitions, securities, legal, investment banking, consulting, negotiating and structuring transactions, licensing; regulatory issues, and risk management.

Roger graduated from West Chester University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. He trained as a certified public accountant and previously worked for an investment/merchant bank which specialized in the technology, agriculture, and environmental industries, where his duties included acting as interim chief financial officer for several companies within its investment portfolio.

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