In the event that any distribution (whether in the form of cash, Shares, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, split, reverse split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company, issuance of warrants or other rights to purchase Shares or other securities of the Company, or other similar transaction or event affects the Shares such that an adjustment is necessary in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan, then the Board shall equitably adjust (i) the number and type of Shares (or other securities or property) with respect to which Awards may be granted, (ii) the number and type of Shares (or other securities or property, including cash) subject to outstanding Awards, and (iii) the grant or exercise price with respect to any Award; provided , however , that the number of Shares subject to any Award shall always be a whole number. The Board may make provision for a cash payment to the holder of an outstanding Award in connection with any event listed in this Section 4(c).