SECTION 13. PLAN BINDING UPON ASSIGNS OR TRANSFEREES
In the event that, at any time or from time to time, any Option or Stock Award is assigned or transferred to any party (other than the Company) pursuant to the provisions of Section 10.2 hereof, such party shall take such Option or Stock Award pursuant to all provisions and conditions of this Plan, and, as a condition precedent to the transfer of such interest, such party shall agree (for and on behalf of himself or itself, his or its legal representatives and his or its transferees and assigns) in writing to be bound by all provisions of this Plan.
SECTION 14. COSTS AND EXPENSES
All costs and expenses with respect to the adoption, implementation, interpretation and administration of this Plan shall be borne by the Company.
SECTION 15. CHANGES IN CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMPANY
Appropriate adjustments shall be made to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to an incomplete or pending Stock Award that has not yet been delivered or upon exercise of any Options and the exercise price thereof in the event of: (i) a subdivision or combination of any of the shares of capital stock of the Company; (ii) a dividend payable in shares of capital stock of the Company; (iii) a reclassification of any shares of capital stock of the Company; or (iv) any other change in the capital structure of the Company.
SECTION 16. PLAN AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION AND TERMINATION
The Board, upon recommendation of the Committee or at its own initiative, at any time may terminate and at any time and from time to time and in any respect, may amend or modify this Plan, including:
(a) Increase the total amount of Common Stock that may be awarded under this Plan, except as provided in Section 15 of this Plan;
b) Change the classes of persons from which Eligible Participants may be selected or materially modify the requirements as to eligibility for participation in this Plan;
(c) Increase the benefits accruing to Eligible Participants; or
(d) Extend the duration of this Plan.
Any Option or other Stock Award granted to a Eligible Participant prior to the date this Plan is amended, modified or terminated will remain in effect according to its terms unless otherwise agreed upon by the Eligible Participant; provided, however, that this sentence shall not impair the right of the Committee to take whatever action it deems appropriate under Section 11 or Section 15. The termination or any modification or amendment of this Plan shall not, without the consent of an Eligible Participant, affect his rights under an Option or other Stock Award previously granted to him.
SECTION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PLAN
17.1 Effective Date. This Plan is effective as of February 5, 2011, the date it was adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company.
17.2 Duration of this Plan. This Plan shall terminate at midnight on February 4, 2016, which is the day before the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, and may be extended thereafter or terminated prior thereto by action of the Board of Directors; and no Option or Stock Award shall be granted after such termination. Options and Stock Awards outstandi ng at the time of this Plan termination may continue to be exercised, or become free of restrictions, in accordance with their terms.