This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and each of their respective successors and permitted assigns. The Company may not assign either this Agreement or any of its rights, interests, or obligations hereunder. Each Investor may assign any of its rights, interests or obligations hereunder, only following the Closing; provided, however, that the transferee agrees in writing to be bound by, and entitled to the benefits of, this Agreement as an original party hereto. In the event that such Investor shall assign only a portion of its rights pursuant to this Agreement, or assign its rights pursuant to this Agreement in connection with the transfer of less than all of its Offered Shares, such Investor shall also retain its rights with respect to its remaining Offered Shares.