This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns; provided , however , that the Parent Borrower may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of all the Lenders except to the extent expressly permitted hereunder (including in connection with a transaction permitted by Section 7.01 ), provided , further , that any assignment or participation by a Lender of any of its rights and obligations hereunder shall be effected in accordance with this Section 11.06 .