All benefits under the Plan shall be forfeited by anyone who discloses confidential information to others outside of Ashland’s organization without the prior written consent of Ashland or who accepts, during a period of five (5) years following his or her retirement, any employment or consulting activity which is in direct conflict with the business of Ashland at such time.  Such determination shall be made in the sole discretion of Ashland.  A breach of this Section 8 shall result in an immediate forfeiture of benefits payable to any retiree under the Plan.