Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

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Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 28, 2017, the Board of Directors of Xplore Technologies Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Thomas B. Pickens III as Chairman of the Board, an officer of the Company. As previously disclosed, Mr. Pickens was appointed as a director of the Company on November 8, 2016. As of November 28, 2017, Mr. Pickens will no longer serve on any committee of the Board of Directors of the Company.

Mr.Pickens is currently the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Astrotech Corporation (NASDAQ: ASTC) and also currently serves as the founder, CEO and Chairman of 1st Detect Corporation, Astrogenetix Corporation and Astral Images Inc. Mr. Pickens was the founder, CEO and Chairman of Beta Computer Systems, Inc., T.B. Pickens & Co., The Code Corporation, U.S. Utilities Inc., Great Southern Water Corp. and South Carolina Water Inc. He has also been the CEO and Chairman of Catalyst Energy Corporation, United Thermal Corporation (NYSE), Golden Bear Corporation, United Hydro, Inc., Slate Creek Corporation, Eury Dam Corporation and was the General Partner of Grace Pickens Acquisition Partners L.P. and Sumpter Partners L.P. Mr. Pickens has also served as the Chairman of the Board of Astrotech Space Operations, Inc., Century Power Corporation and Vidilia Hydroelectric Corporation. He has also served on the board of Trenwick America Reinsurance Corporation, Spacehab Inc. (NASDAQ), Advocate MD Inc., Optifab Inc. (NASDAQ). He was also the Co-Chairman of the Equity Committee during the bankruptcy of Mirant, Corp. (NASDAQ) and served as the Chairman of New York chapter of United Shareholders Association, a shareholders rights organization.


About Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR)

Xplore Technologies Corp. (Xplore) is engaged in the development, integration and marketing of rugged mobile personal computers (PCs). The Company’s rugged tablet PCs are designed to withstand various conditions, such as extreme temperatures, driving rain, repeated vibrations, dirt, dust and concussive shocks. Xplore’s products are used by a range of field personnel, including energy pipeline inspectors, public safety responders, warehouse workers and pharmaceutical scientists. Its tablets are fitted with a range of accessories, including various docking solutions, wireless connectivity alternatives, global positioning system modules, biometric and smartcard options, as well as traditional peripherals, such as keyboards and cases. Xplore’s tablets also include long-term evolution (LTE) and wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) connectivity options for real-time data access. Its products include the iX104 product family, Xslate B10, Motion R12, Motion F5m/C5m, Bobcat and Xslate D10.