EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER, dated as of December 17, 1998 ("Agreement"), is among Valley National Bancorp, a New Jersey corporation and registered bank holding company ("Valley"), Valley National Bank, a...Merger Agreement • December 23rd, 1998 • Ramapo Financial Corp • State commercial banks • New Jersey
EXHIBIT 2.2 STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT THIS STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") dated December 17, 1998, is by and between Valley National Bancorp, a New Jersey corporation and registered bank holding company ("Valley"), and Ramapo Financial Corporation...Stock Option Agreement • December 23rd, 1998 • Ramapo Financial Corp • State commercial banks • New Jersey
