0001047469-99-022595 Sample Contracts

EXHIBIT 99.1

Merger Agreement • May 28th, 1999 • Western Bancorp • State commercial banks • Delaware

• Contract Type
  Merger Agreement
• Filed
  May 28th, 1999
• Company
  Western Bancorp
• Industry
  State commercial banks
• Jurisdiction
  Delaware

WITNESSETH:

Stock Option Agreement • May 28th, 1999 • Western Bancorp • State commercial banks • Delaware

• Contract Type
  Stock Option Agreement
• Filed
  May 28th, 1999
• Company
  Western Bancorp
• Industry
  State commercial banks
• Jurisdiction
  Delaware

EXHIBIT 99.4 [GRAPHIC] WESTERN BANCORP

Dividend Declaration • May 28th, 1999 • Western Bancorp • State commercial banks

• Contract Type
  Dividend Declaration
• Filed
  May 28th, 1999
• Company
  Western Bancorp
• Industry
  State commercial banks