This Employment Agreement, and the Employee’s rights and obligations hereunder, may not be assigned by the Employee; provided , however , that it shall be enforceable by the Employee’s legal representatives and other successors in interest. The Company may assign this Employment Agreement and its rights, together with its obligations, hereunder to any affiliate or in connection with any sale, transfer, or other disposition of all or substantially all of its assets or business, whether by merger, consolidation, or otherwise.