Common use of Permitted Assignments to Affiliates and in Case of Sale of Business Transactions Clause in Contracts

Permitted Assignments to Affiliates and in Case of Sale of Business Transactions. Notwithstanding Section 13.2(a) (General Rule), either Party may, without the consent of the other Party, assign this Agreement or any of its rights or obligations (i) to any of its Affiliates, or (ii) in connection with a sale or transfer of all or substantially all of such Party’s business or assets relating to the subject matter of this Agreement, whether by merger, sale of assets or otherwise; provided, however, that such Party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement shall be assumed in writing by its successor in interest in any such transaction.