EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and between THE BEAR STEARNS COMPANIES INC.Agreement and Plan of Merger • March 20th, 2008 • Bear Stearns Companies Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies • Delaware
EXHIBIT 99.1 GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this "Guaranty") is made effective as of the 16th day of March, 2008, by JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (the "Guarantor"), a Delaware corporation headquartered in New York, New York. WHEREAS, the...Guaranty Agreement • March 20th, 2008 • Bear Stearns Companies Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies • New York
EXHIBIT 99.2 THE TRANSFER OF THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN AND TO RESALE RESTRICTIONS UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated March 16, 2008, between The Bear Stearns Companies...Stock Option Agreement • March 20th, 2008 • Bear Stearns Companies Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies • New York
