Prior to the Closing Date, Purchaser shall have the right to assign this Agreement to an affiliated assignee, as long as such assignee shall assume and agree to perform in writing all of Purchaser’s obligations hereunder and Purchaser shall, simultaneously with such assignment, provide Seller with a copy of such written instrument, which notice shall be given at least fifteen (15) Business Days prior to Closing. Anything to the contrary set forth in the preceding sentence notwithstanding, Purchaser shall remain liable for all of the obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement, it being understood that any such assignment shall not be deemed to be a release of the assignor’s obligations hereunder.