Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER dated as of September 10, 2000 by and between The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.Merger Agreement • October 10th, 2000 • Goldman Sachs Group Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies • New York
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC.Tax Indemnification Agreement • October 10th, 2000 • Goldman Sachs Group Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies
3- 4 6. Notice of Claim. Each Indemnitee shall promptly notify GS Inc. in writing of any claim against such Indemnitee for which indemnification will or could be sought under this Agreement. In addition, each Indemnitee shall give GS Inc. such...Indemnification Agreement • October 10th, 2000 • Goldman Sachs Group Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies • Delaware
