Except as otherwise provided below, neither Sellers nor Buyers may assign any rights or delegate any obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, and any prohibited assignment or delegation will be null and void. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyers may assign their rights to an affiliate so long as Buyers remain obligated hereunder. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the exclusive benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns.