The Executive acknowledges that the services to be rendered are unique and personal. Accordingly, the Executive may not assign any of his rights or delegate any duties or obligations under this Agreement. The rights and obligations of the Company under this Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Company. The Executive explicitly agrees this Agreement will be freely assignable by the Company in the event of a change in ownership interest by sale, stock transfer or otherwise. The Executive further agrees that if requested by a successor to the Company, and for the consideration stated above, the Executive will sign a restrictive covenant agreement in substantially the same form as Section 5 of this Agreement, naming the successor as the employer.