In the event of a Change in Control, the provisions of Section 9 of the Plan will apply to the Performance Share Units regarding acceleration of vesting, except that, if a Change in Control occurs prior to the end of the Performance Period any PSUs awarded will fully vest and be paid out at target performance levels. If such event occurs between the end of the Performance Period and the Vesting Date, any PSU awards will be paid at the actual performance levels certified by the Committee. Payment will be made as soon as practicable following each such event. Awards may not fully vest in the event of a Change in Control if, in connection with the transactions resulting in the Change in Control, the Company agrees to the assumption of the PSUs or the substitution for the PSUs (or as otherwise described in the Plan).