The Option shall become immediately vested and exercisable upon completion of a Change in Control and remain exercisable through the Time of Termination regardless of whether Optionee remains in the employment or service of the Company.  Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, in connection with a Change in Control, the Committee, in its sole discretion, at any time after the grant of the Option, may take whatever action it deems appropriate pursuant to Section 15.3 of the Plan.