This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by either Party without the consent of the other Party; provided, however, that either Party may, without such consent, assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement in connection with a Change of Control of such Party; provided, however, that such Party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be assumed by its successor in interest in any such transaction. Any purported assignment in violation of the preceding sentence shall be void. Any permitted assignee shall assume all obligations of its assignor under this Agreement.