THE MERGER 1.1 The Merger 2 1.2 Effective Time 2 1.3 Effects of the Merger 2 1.4 Conversion of Mercantile Common Stock 2 1.5 Firstar Capital Stock 4 1.6 Options 4 1.7 Certificate of Incorporation 5 1.8 By-Laws 5 1.9 Tax and Accounting Consequences 5...Merger Agreement • May 14th, 1999 • Mercantile Bancorporation Inc • National commercial banks • New York
2. (a) The Holder (as hereinafter defined) may exercise the Option, in whole or part, and from time to time, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as hereinafter defined) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as hereinafter defined) shall...Stock Option Agreement • May 14th, 1999 • Mercantile Bancorporation Inc • National commercial banks • New York
2. (a) The Holder (as hereinafter defined) may exercise the Option, in whole or part, and from time to time, if, but only if, both an Initial Triggering Event (as hereinafter defined) and a Subsequent Triggering Event (as hereinafter defined) shall...Stock Option Agreement • May 14th, 1999 • Mercantile Bancorporation Inc • National commercial banks • New York
