Except as provided herein, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights or obligations hereunder may be assigned by any of the parties without the prior written consent of the other parties; provided, that the Company, AF or Irgovel may, without the prior written consent of the RBT, assign any of its rights hereunder, in whole or in part, (x) to any Affiliate of such person, (y) to any person that, directly or indirectly, acquires the equity interests of the Company or Irgovel or all or a substantial portion of the assets of the Company or Irgovel or (z) for collateral security purposes to any lender providing financing to the Company, Irgovel or any of their respective Affiliates.  Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors   and assigns, and no other person shall have any right, benefit, or obligation hereunder.