During the Term, the Executive shall be paid an annual base salary of $425,000, subject to increase for the renewal term (if any) as of January 1, 2019, if so determined by the Compensation Committee.  The Executive’s base salary, as may be increased in accordance with this Section 6(a), is hereafter referred to as “ Base Salary .” The Base Salary shall be paid in equal installments pursuant to the Company’s customary payroll policies and procedures in force at the time of payment, but in no event less frequently than monthly.