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EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER AMONG RENT-A-CENTER, INC., RENT-A- CENTER HOLDINGS, INC. AND RAC MERGER SUB, INC. DATED DECEMBER 30, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Merger Agreement • December 31st, 2002 • Rent a Center Inc De • Services-equipment rental & leasing, nec • Delaware

• Contract Type
  Merger Agreement
• Filed
  December 31st, 2002
• Company
  Rent a Center Inc De
• Industry
  Services-equipment rental & leasing, nec
• Jurisdiction
  Delaware

275,000,000 SERIES D 11% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2008

Third Supplemental Indenture • December 31st, 2002 • Rent a Center Inc De • Services-equipment rental & leasing, nec

• Contract Type
  Third Supplemental Indenture
• Filed
  December 31st, 2002
• Company
  Rent a Center Inc De
• Industry
  Services-equipment rental & leasing, nec