Agents Medallion Program ("STAMP") or
such other "signature guarantee program" as may be determined by the Security
registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all in accordance with
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
A-2-4
EXHIBIT B
SPECIMEN OF INITIAL DEBENTURE
(See Tab No. 16)
B-1
EXHIBIT C
PLACEMENT AGREEMENT
(See Tab No. 1)
C-1
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AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST OF FIRST COMMUNITY/CA STATUTORY TRUST
IV June 26, 2002
ARTICLE I INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE III SPONSOR
ARTICLE IV INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE AND ADMINISTRATORS
ARTICLE V DISTRIBUTIONS
ARTICLE VI ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES
ARTICLE VII DISSOLUTION AND TERMINATION OF TRUST
ARTICLE VIII TRANSFER OF INTERESTS
ARTICLE IX LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF HOLDERS OF SECURITIES, INSTITUTIONAL
TRUSTEE OR OTHERS
ARTICLE X ACCOUNTING
ARTICLE XI AMENDMENTS AND MEETINGS
ARTICLE XII REPRESENTATIONS OF INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEE
ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS
[FORM OF REVERSE OF SECURITY]
EXHIBIT B SPECIMEN OF INITIAL DEBENTURE
EXHIBIT C PLACEMENT AGREEMENT