Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER dated as of May 17, 1999 by and between CHARTER ONE FINANCIAL, INC. CHARTER MICHIGAN BANCORP, INC.Agreement and Plan of Merger • May 19th, 1999 • St Paul Bancorp Inc • Savings institution, federally chartered • Delaware
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AMENDMENT TO RIGHTS AGREEMENTRights Agreement • May 19th, 1999 • St Paul Bancorp Inc • Savings institution, federally chartered • Delaware
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EXHIBIT 2.2 STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT, dated as of May 17, 1999, between Charter One Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Grantee"), and St. Paul Bancorp, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Issuer"). W I T N E S S E T H: WHEREAS,...Stock Option Agreement • May 19th, 1999 • St Paul Bancorp Inc • Savings institution, federally chartered • Delaware
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