Except as provided in the next sentence, this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the matters addressed herein and it supersedes all other prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, express or implied, with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement including, without limitation, agreements, if any, in effect immediately prior to the Effective Date. It is specifically agreed and acknowledged that exercisability of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, benefits or other rights on account of there being a "change of control" (as defined in any applicable plan or agreement providing for rights upon the occurrence of a change of control) in plans or agreements other than those designated as severance, separation, change of control or employment agreements shall not be superseded by this Agreement and shall operate in accordance with their terms. It is further specifically agreed and acknowledged that, except as provided herein, the Executive shall not be entitled to severance payments or benefits under any severance or similar plan, program, arrangement or agreement of or with the Employer or the Company for any cessation of employment occurring while this Agreement is in effect.