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Exhibit 10.6

合  同

 

CONTRACT

合 同 号:HR-201002

Contract No.: HR-201002

签署日期:2010-02-01

Signing Date: 2010-02-01

 

买方:邯郸红日冶金有限公司

The Purchaser: Handan Hongri Metallurgy Co., Ltd.

卖方:武安烘熔钢铁有限公司

The Vendor:Wu’an Hongrong Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.

 

买方同意购买,卖方同意出售下述商品,并按下列条款签订本合同:

This Contract is made by and between the Purchaser and the Vendor, whereby the Purchaser agrees to buy and the Vendor agrees to sell the under-mentioned commodity subject to the terms and conditions stipulated bellow:

	
1.

	
商品名称、规格、数量及单价:

	
  

	
COMMODITY, SPECIFICATIONS, QUANTITY AND UNIT PRICE:

	
商品名称

Commodity

	
单位

Unit

	
数量

Quantity

	
规格

Specification

	
铁水

Molten Iron

	
吨Ton

	
68513.34

	
[液体?温度?]

	
铁块

Pieces of Iron

	
[块?吨?]

	  	
[体积?大小?]

以本协议签订时武安市主要钢铁生产企业的铁水、铁块出厂平均价为基础,本合同项下的铁水、铁块的初始价格如下:铁水,人民币[   ]元/吨;铁块,人民币[  ]元/[  ]。本协议项下的铁水、铁块价格应根据市场价格进行调整,具体为:每批向卖方交付的铁水、铁块价格应以交付时间之前连续[15天]的武安市主要生产钢铁企业的铁水、铁块出厂平均价(“平均价”)为基础进行调整,双方协商确定的价格应在平均价的[90%-110%]的范围内。

Based on the average supply price of the molten iron and pieces of iron of the major steel and iron manufacturers in Wu’an City, the initial price of the Commodity under this Contract is: molten iron: RMB[  ]/ton, pieces of iron: RMB [  ]/ton. The Commodity price under this Contract shall be adjustable to the fluctuation of the market price pursuant to the following method: the price of each parcel delivered to the Purchaser shall be determined based on the average supply price of the molten iron and pieces of iron of the major steel and iron manufacturers in Wu’an City of the consecutive 15 days prior to the delivery (the “Average Price”) and shall be within scope of 90% to 110% of the Average Price.

	
2.

	
质量标准:本协议项下的商品应符合国标GB/T-717-98炼钢生铁标准。

	
  

	
QUALITY STANDARDS: the Commodity quality shall be in compliance with the National Standard GB/T-717-98 for steel-making pig iron.

	
3.

	
交货:卖方应按买方的书面通知,按照买方指定的时间将商品交付至邯郸红日冶金有限公司炼钢车间。除非经得买方事先书面同意,卖方不得提前或延迟交货,否则卖方将承担一切由提前或延迟交货造成的费用及损失。

	
  

	
DELIVERY: Upon Purchaser’s written notice, theVendor shall deliver the Commodity to the steel-making plant of the Purchaser on the time designated by the Purchaser. Without Purchaser’s prior written consent, the Vendor shall not deliver the Commodity in advance or in delay, otherwise the Vendor shall bear the expense and loss resulting from such delivery in advance or in delay.

 

  

  

  

 

	
4.

	
运输方式:铁水鱼雷罐车

	
  

	
SHIPPING: Torpedo Car for Molten Iron

	
5.

	
运输:卖方负责运输并承担运输费用

	
  

	
TRANSPORTATION: The Vendor shall be responsible for the transportation and bear the transportation expense.

	
6.

	
验收标准:卖方提供的商品应当符合本合同第二条所列的质量标准。交付商品的质量以买方的检验结果为依据;

	
  

	
若买方认为卖方所提供的商品未达标,买方可在交货之日起5个工作日内以书面的方式通知卖方。对于质量不达标的商品,买方有权退回卖方,并由卖方退补相应货款并承担退货费用。

	
  

	
ACCEPTANCE STANDARD: The Commodity shall be in compliance with the quality standard as provided in clause 2 in the Contract and subject to the Purchaser’s inspection and examination. If the Purchaser considers that the Commodity does not meet the quality standard, the Purchaser may notify the Vendor in writing within five working days as of the delivery and return such disqualified Commodity to the Vendor. The Vendor shall refund the price of and bear the expense of returning the disqualified Commodity.

	
7.

	
所有权及风险转移:货物所有权及风险自货物交付给买方时转移至买方;

	
  

	
TITLE AND RISK: Upon delivery, title and risk of loss to the Products shall be transferred to the Purchaser.

	
8.

	
结算方式:双方应于每月25号双方核对交货数量并结算货款;双方同意,买方应在货款结算后[三]个工作日内向卖方指定的账户以银行转账的方式向卖方支付已交货的货款;

	
  

	
SETTLEMENT: monthly payment at 25th day of each month with confirmation and settlement of the delivered quantity by both parties; the Purchaser shall pay the price for the delivered Commodity through wire transfer to the account designated by the Vendor within three working days as of the confirmation and settlement of price of the delivered Commodity.

	
9.

	
合同的生效、变更和终止:本协议自双方签署盖章后生效;

	
  

	
EFFECTIVENESS: This Contract shall take effect after it is duly executed by the authorized representatives of the parties hereto with seals affixed.

	
10.

	
违约:本合同生效后,任何一方出现违反本合同约定的行为即构成违约,必须弥补因此给守约方造成的全部损失;

	
  

	
LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF AGREEMENT: During the term of this Contract, any violation of any provisions herein by either party constitutes breach of contract and the breaching party shall compensate the non-breaching party for the loss incurred as a result of this breach.

	
11.

	
适用法律:本合同的成立、效力、解释和争议,适用中华人民共和国法律;

	
  

	
GOVERNING LAW: The conclusion, validity, interpretation, and performance of this Contract and the settlement of any disputes arising out of this Contract shall be governed by the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China.

	
12.

	
争议的解决:凡因执行本合同所发生的或与本合同有关的一切争议,双方应通过友好协商解决,如果协商不能解决,应提交邯郸仲裁委员会解决,仲裁费用由败诉方承担。

	
  

	
ARBITRATION: All disputes arising from the execution of, or in connection with this Contract, shall be settled amicably through friendly negotiation. In case no settlement can be reached through negotiation, the case shall then be submitted to the Arbitration Commission of Handan, arbitration fee shall be borne by the losing party.

本合同正本共两份,采用中、英文书就,两种文字具有同等效力,签字后双方各执一份为凭。

The Contract is made in two originals in both Chinese and English and each party keeps one original. Each language shall have equal legal effect.

 

  

  

  

	
买方:邯郸红日冶金有限公司(公章)

 

The Buyer: Handan Hongri Metallurgy Co., Ltd.

 

 

授权代表签字:                                                                           

    Authorized Representative Signature

	
卖方:武安市烘熔钢铁有限公司(公章)

 

The Seller: Wu’an Hongrong Iron and Steel Co., Ltd.

 

 

授权代表签字:                                                                              

    Authorized Representative SignatureOrder to Cease and Desist

 Exhibit 10.1 
 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 
 Before the 

OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION 
  

					
	 	 	)	 	
	In the Matter of	 	)	 	Order No.:    WN-11-003
		 	)	 	
		 	)	 	
	SOUTHWEST SECURITIES, FSB	 	)	 	Effective Date:    February 4, 2011
		 	)	 	
	Dallas, Texas	 	)	 	
	OTS Docket No. 08287	 	)	 	
	 	 	)	 	

 ORDER TO CEASE AND DESIST 

WHEREAS, Southwest Securities, FSB, Dallas, Texas, OTS Docket No. 08287 (Association), by and through its Board of Directors
(Board), has executed a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of an Order to Cease and Desist (Stipulation); and 

WHEREAS, the Association, by executing the Stipulation, has consented and agreed to the issuance of this Order to Cease and Desist
(Order) by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 1818(b); and 
 WHEREAS, pursuant to
delegated authority, the OTS Regional Director for the Western Region (Regional Director) is authorized to issue Orders to Cease and Desist where a savings association has consented to the issuance of an order. 

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that: 

  
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 Cease and Desist. 
 1.     The Association, its institution-affiliated
parties,1 and its successors and assigns shall cease and
desist from any action (alone or with others) for or toward causing, bringing about, participating in, counseling, or aiding and abetting the unsafe or unsound banking practices, as described more fully in the OTS Report of Examination, dated
September 20, 2010 (2010 ROE), that resulted in operating the Association with inadequate earnings to augment capital and to cover losses; and with an excessive level of adversely classified loans or assets. 

2.     The Association, its institution-affiliated parties, and its successors and assigns shall also cease and desist from any
action (alone or with others) for or toward causing, bringing about, participating in, counseling, or aiding and abetting violations of the following regulations: 
 (a)     12 C.F.R. § 560.160 (failure to classify assets); and 
 (b)     12 C.F.R. § 560.170(d) (failure to undertake appropriate administration and monitoring of loans). 
 Capital. 
 3.     Effective immediately, the Association shall
have and maintain a Tier 1 (Core) Capital Ratio equal to or greater than eight percent (8%) after the funding of an adequate Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL) and a Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio equal to or greater than twelve percent
(12%).2 

 
  

 

	1	The term “institution-affiliated party” is defined at 12 U.S.C. § 1813(u). 

	2	The requirement in Paragraph 3 to have and maintain a specific capital level means that the Association may not be deemed to be “well-capitalized” for
purposes of 12 U.S.C. §1831o and 12 C.F.R. Part 565, pursuant to 12 C.F.R. §565.4(b)(1)(iv). 

  
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 Capital Plan. 
 4.     By March 31, 2011, the Association shall submit to the Regional Director for review and comment a written plan for the period beginning with the quarter beginning
January 1, 2011 through the quarter ending December 31, 2013 to maintain the Association’s capital at the levels prescribed in Paragraph 3 of this Order (Capital Plan). At a minimum, the Capital Plan shall: 

(a)     identify the specific sources of additional capital and the timeframes and methods by which additional
capital will be raised, including specific target dates and corresponding capital levels; 
 (b)     detail
the Association’s capital preservation and enhancement strategies with specific narrative goals; 

(c)     address the requirements and restrictions imposed by this Order relating to capital under three
(3) different forward-looking scenarios involving progressively stressed economic environments; 

(d)     address all corrective actions set forth in the 2010 ROE relating to capital; 

(e)     include detailed quarterly financial projections, including Tier 1 (Core) and Total Risk-Based Capital
Ratios, beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2011 through the quarter ending December 31, 2013; 

(f)     address the Association’s level of classified assets, ALLL, earnings, asset concentrations, liquidity
needs, and trends in the foregoing areas; and 
 (g)     address current and projected trends in real estate
market conditions. 
 5.     Upon receipt of written notification from the Regional Director that the Capital Plan is
acceptable, the Association shall implement and adhere to the Capital Plan. A copy of the 

  
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Capital Plan and the Board meeting minutes reflecting the Board’s adoption thereof shall be provided to the Regional Director within ten (10) days after the Board meeting. 

6.     Within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2011, or in
accordance with time frames established by the Regional Director in writing, the Association shall submit to the Board a report detailing the Association’s compliance with the Capital Plan (Capital Report). At a minimum, the Capital Report
shall include: 
 (a)     a comparison of actual operating results to projected results; 

(b)     detailed explanations of any material deviations;3 and 

(c)     a discussion of specific corrective actions or measures that have been or will be implemented to address each
material deviation. 
 The Board’s review of the Capital Report shall be documented in the Board meeting minutes. Within ten (10) days
after the Board meeting, the Association shall submit a copy of the Capital Report and the Board meeting minutes reflecting the Board’s review of the Capital Report to the Regional Director. 

7.     Within fifteen (15) days after: (a) the Association fails to meet the capital requirements prescribed in Paragraph
3; (b) the Association fails to submit a Capital Plan prescribed in Paragraph 4; (c) the Association fails to comply with the Capital Plan prescribed in Paragraph 4; or (d) any written request from the Regional Director, the
Association shall submit a written Contingency Plan that is acceptable to the Regional Director. 
  
 8.     The Contingency Plan shall detail the actions to be taken, with specific time frames, to 

 
  

	3	 A deviation shall be considered material under this Paragraph of the Order when the Association: determines that it needs to adjust its identified
sources of additional capital, timeframes, methods, or target dates by which it will raise capital. 

  
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achieve one of the following results by the later of the date of receipt of all required regulatory approvals or sixty (60) days after the implementation of the Contingency Plan:
(a) merger with, or acquisition by, another federally insured depository institution or holding company thereof; or (b) voluntary dissolution by filing an appropriate application with the OTS in conformity with applicable laws, regulations
and regulatory guidance. 
 9.     Upon receipt of written notification from the Regional Director, the
Association shall implement and adhere to the Contingency Plan immediately. The Association shall provide the Regional Director with written status reports detailing the Association’s progress in implementing the Contingency Plan by no later
than the first (1st) and fifteenth (15th) of each month following implementation of the Contingency
Plan. 
 Business Plan. 

10.     Effective immediately, the Association shall implement and adhere to the Business Plan previously submitted by the
Association, dated November 9, 2010. 
 11.     Any material modifications4 to the Business Plan must receive the prior written non-objection of
the Regional Director. The Association shall submit proposed material modifications to the Regional Director at least forty-five (45) days prior to implementation. 
 12.     Within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2011, the Board shall review quarterly variance reports on the
Association’s compliance with the Business Plan (Business Plan Variance Reports). The Business Plan Variance Reports shall: 
  

 

	4	A modification shall be considered material under this Paragraph of the Order if the Association plans to: (a) engage in any activity that is inconsistent with the
Business Plan; or (b) exceed the level of any activity contemplated in the Business Plan or fail to meet target amounts established in the Business Plan by more than ten percent (10%), unless the activity involves assets risk-weighted fifty
percent (50%) or less, in which case a variance of more than twenty-five percent (25%) shall be deemed to be a material modification. 

  
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 (a)     identify variances in the Association’s actual performance
during the preceding quarter as compared to the projections set forth in the Business Plan; 
 (b)    
contain an analysis and explanation of identified variances; and 
 (c)     discuss the specific measures
taken or to be taken to address identified variances. 
 13.     A copy of each Business Plan Variance Report and Board
meeting minutes detailing the Board’s review shall be provided to the Regional Director within ten (10) days after the Board meeting. 

Classified Assets. 

14.     Effective immediately, the Association shall implement and adhere to the Classified Asset Reduction Plan previously submitted
by the Association, dated November 9, 2010. 
 15.     Effective immediately, the Association shall develop individual
written specific workout plans for each classified asset in excess of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) (Asset Workout Plans). 

16.     Within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2011, the
Association shall submit a quarterly written asset status report (Quarterly Asset Report) to the Board. The Board’s review of the Quarterly Asset Report shall be documented in the Board meeting minutes. The Quarterly Asset Report shall include,
at a minimum: 
 (a)     the current status of all Asset Workout Plans; 

(b)     a comparison of classified assets to Tier 1 (Core) capital plus ALLL and Total Risk-Based capital;

 (c)     a comparison of classified assets at the current quarter end with the preceding quarter;

  
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 (d)     a breakdown of classified assets by type and risk factor;

 (e)     an assessment of the Association’s compliance with the Classified Asset Reduction Plan;

 (f)     a discussion of the actions taken during the preceding quarter to reduce5 the Association’s level of classified assets; and 

(g)     any recommended revisions or updates to the Classified Asset Reduction Plan. 

17.     Within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, a copy of the Quarterly Asset Report shall be provided to the
Regional Director. 
 Internal Asset Review and Classification. 
 18.     By March 31, 2011, the Association shall engage a qualified, experienced, and independent third party, acceptable to the Regional Director,6 to perform a review of at least forty percent (40%) of the
construction, multi-family, nonresidential, and land loan portfolios that were not classified substandard in the 2010 ROE and prepare a written report setting forth its findings (IAR Report). The IAR Report shall be completed by August 31, 2011
and include written detailed analysis for the loan classification of each asset over five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). The IAR Report shall, at a minimum, address: 
 (a)     the accuracy and timely identification, classification, and reporting of the Association’s assets, including the designation of loans as special mention or the placement
of loans on a watch list where a borrower’s credit standing has deteriorated; 
  
  

 

	5	For purposes of this Paragraph of the Order, the term “reduce” means to collect, sell, charge off, or improve the quality of an asset sufficient to warrant
its removal from adverse criticism or classification. 

	6	For purposes of this Paragraph of the Order, to be acceptable to the OTS the consultant(s) must have extensive experience with the types of loans in the
Association’s non-homogeneous portfolio and knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements related to the classification of assets. 

  
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 (b)     the adequacy of the Association’s internal asset review
structure, policies, procedures, and practices (IAR System) in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance; 

(c)     the adequacy and timeliness of the Association’s identification of potential credit weaknesses and
relevant trends that may affect credit quality; 
 (d)     the adequacy of the Association’s reviews
for compliance with internal loan policies, underwriting guidelines, and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, credit underwriting, documentation, and administration policies and procedures; 

(e)     the adequacy of the Association’s credit supervision and underwriting practices; 

(f)     the adequacy of the Association’s cash flow analysis; 

(g)     the accuracy, adequacy, and timeliness of information provided to the Board and
Management7 to assess the adequacy of the ALLL;

 (h)     the adequacy of the Association’s determination regarding impairment and ALLL under
applicable accounting guidance; and 
 (i)     recommendations regarding the enhancement of the
Association’s IAR System and loan documentation and monitoring practices. 
  
 19.     Within ten (10) days of the Board’s review of the IAR Report, and by no later than September 30, 2011, the Association shall submit to the Regional Director the
IAR Report and the Board meeting minutes reflecting its review of the IAR Report and actions taken in response to the IAR Report (Board IAR Submission). The Board IAR Submission shall include, at a minimum: (a) a written schedule for
implementation of corrective actions, including, but not 
  

 

	7	 For purposes of this Order, the term “Management” is defined as one or more Senior Executive Officers and the term “Senior Executive
Officer” is defined at 12 C.F.R. § 563.555. 

  
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limited to, the adoption of revised policies and procedures; and (b) a list of Association personnel who are responsible for the implementation of the corrective actions. 

Concentrations of Credit. 

20.     By March 31, 2011, the Association shall revise and submit to the Regional Director for review and comment its written
program for identifying, monitoring, and controlling risks associated with concentrations of credit (Revised Credit Concentration Program). At a minimum, the Revised Credit Concentration Program shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and
regulatory guidance, address all corrective actions set forth in the 2010 ROE relating to concentrations of credit, and include: 
 (a)     comprehensive concentration limits expressed as a percentage of Tier 1 (Core) Capital plus ALLL, and documentation of the appropriateness of such limits based on the
Association’s risk profile and the performance of its loan portfolios; 
 (b)     specific review
procedures and reporting requirements, including written reports to the Board, designed to identify, monitor, and control the risks associated with concentrations of credit and periodic market analysis for the various property types and geographic
markets represented in its portfolio; and 
 (c)     a written action plan, including specific time frames,
for bringing the Association into compliance with its concentration of credit limits. 
 21.     Upon receipt of written
notification from the Regional Director that the Revised Credit Concentration Program is acceptable, the Association shall implement and adhere to the Revised Credit Concentration Program. The Board’s review and adoption of the Revised Credit
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Revised Credit Concentration Program shall be provided to the Regional Director within ten (10) days of adoption by the Board. 
 22.     Within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2011, the Board shall review the appropriateness of the
Association’s concentration limits given current conditions and the Association’s compliance with its Revised Credit Concentration Program. The Board’s review of the Association’s Revised Credit Concentration Program shall be
documented in the Board meeting minutes. 
 Operating Restrictions. 
 23.     Effective immediately, except with the prior written notice of non-objection of the Regional Director, the Association shall not originate or purchase, or commit to originate
and purchase construction, nonresidential mortgage, or land loans, except: 
 (a)     construction loans to
facilitate the sale of lots financed by the Association and loans for the purpose of the construction of homes that are pre-sold on lots financed by the Association, provided that the loan complies with the Association’s loan policy and all
applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance and the maximum loan-to-value ratio for the loan does not exceed eighty percent (80%); 
 (b)     owner-occupied residential construction loans to qualified customers who have a prior existing banking relationship with the Association and specifically request such loan from
the Association, provided that the loan complies with the Association’s loan policy and all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance; 
 (c)     loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration, provided that the loan complies with the Association’s loan policy and all applicable laws, regulations, and
regulatory guidance; 

  
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 (d)     loans to facilitate the sale of real estate owned, provided that
the loan complies with the Association’s loan policy and all applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance; and 

(e)     commercial real estate workouts in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.

 24.     The Association may also fund legally binding commitments to originate or purchase construction, nonresidential
mortgage, or land loans that were executed prior to January 27, 2011. Within forty-five (45) days of the Effective Date of this Order, the Association shall provide the OTS with a schedule of all outstanding legally binding commitments as
of January 27, 2011. 
 Management Oversight. 
 25.     By March 31, 2011, the outside
directors8 of the Association shall conduct a management
review as outlined in Paragraph 26 (Management Study) and submit the Management Study to the Board. 
  

	26.    	The Management Study shall, at a minimum, include: 

 (a)     an assessment of the skills and experience possessed by the current members of the Board in connection with the Association’s risk profile and activities; 

(b)     an assessment of the current Senior Executive Officers and other staff involved in the Association’s
lending activities, taking into consideration the increase in Association’s level of classified assets and decline in the Association’s earnings; 
  

 

	8	For purposes of this Paragraph of the Order, the term “outside directors” shall mean all directors who are not Senior Executive Officers of the Association.

  
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 (c)     an assessment of the Association’s current organizational
structure and staffing levels of the Association; 
 (d)     the identification of present and future
staffing requirements for: (i) each business line of the Association commensurate with the Association’s Business Plan, dated November 9, 2010; and (ii) completion of the corrective actions in the 2010 ROE and this Order;

 (e)     the establishment of quantitative and qualitative standards by which the effectiveness of Senior
Executive Officers will be measured; and 
 (f)     an assessment of the adequacy of communication between
Senior Executive Officers and the Board, and of the quality and timeliness of reports to the Board. 
 27.     By
May 30, 2011, the Board shall adopt a written plan to address any identified weaknesses or deficiencies noted in the Management Study and specific dates for the completion of corrective actions (Management Plan). Within ten (10) days after
the Board meeting, the Board shall submit to the Regional Director a copy of the Management Plan and a copy of the Board meeting minutes reflecting the Board’s review of, and actions taken with respect to the Management Study. 

Brokered Deposits. 

28.     Effective immediately, the Association shall comply with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. § 337.6(b). The Association shall
provide to the Regional Director a copy of any waiver request submitted to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 

  
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 Growth. 
 29.     Effective immediately, the Association shall not increase its total assets during any quarter in excess of an amount equal to net interest credited on deposit liabilities
during the prior quarter without the prior written notice of non-objection of the Regional Director. 
 Dividends and Other Capital
Distributions. 
 30.     Effective immediately, the Association shall not declare or pay dividends or make any
other capital distributions, as that term is defined in 12 C.F.R. § 563.141, without receiving the prior written approval of the Regional Director in accordance with applicable regulations and regulatory guidance. The Association’s written
request for approval shall be submitted to the Regional Director at least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of the proposed declaration, dividend payment or distribution of capital. 

Directorate and Management Changes. 
 31.     Effective immediately, the Association shall comply with the prior notification requirements for changes in directors and Senior Executive Officers set forth in 12 C.F.R. Part
563, Subpart H. 
 Employment Contracts and Compensation Arrangements. 
 32.     Effective immediately, the Association shall not enter into, renew, extend or revise any contractual arrangement relating to compensation or benefits for any Senior Executive
Officer or director of the Association, unless it first provides the Regional Director with not less than forty-five (45) days prior written notice of the proposed transaction. The notice to the Regional Director shall include a copy of the
proposed employment contract or compensation arrangement or a detailed, written description of the compensation arrangement to be offered to such officer or director, including all benefits and perquisites. The Board shall ensure that any contract,

  
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agreement or arrangement submitted to the Regional Director fully complies with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. Part 359, 12 C.F.R. §§ 563.39 and 563.161(b), 12 C.F.R. Part 570 –
Appendix A, and OTS CEO Memorandum No. 354 (Interagency Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies), dated June 21, 2010. 

33.     Effective immediately, the Association shall not make any bonus payments to, or otherwise increase the compensation of, any
of its Senior Executive Officers or directors unless it first: (a) provides the Regional Director with not less than forty-five (45) days prior written notice of such proposed bonus or increase, including all documentation required to
evaluate the proposed bonus or increase; and (b) receives written notice of non-objection to the proposed bonus or increase from the Regional Director. 
 Golden Parachute and Indemnification Payments. 

34.     Effective immediately, the Association shall not make any golden parachute payment9 or prohibited indemnification payment10 unless, with respect to each such payment, the Association has
complied with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. Part 359 and, as to indemnification payments, 12 C.F.R. § 545.121. 
  
 Third Party Contracts. 
 35.     Effective
immediately, the Association shall not enter into any arrangement or contract with a third party service provider that is significant to the overall operation or financial condition of the Association11 or outside the Association’s normal course of business unless,

  
  

	9	 The term “golden parachute payment” is defined at 12 C.F.R. § 359.1(f). 

	10	 The term “prohibited indemnification payment” is defined at 12 C.F.R. § 359.1(l). 

	11	 A contract will be considered significant to the overall operation or financial condition of the Association where the annual contract amount equals or
exceeds two percent (2%) of the Association’s total capital, where there is a foreign service provider, or where it involves information technology that is critical to the Association’s daily operations without regard to the contract
amount. 

  
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with respect to each such contract, the Association has: (a) provided the Regional Director with a minimum of forty-five (45) days prior written notice of such arrangement or contract
and a written determination that the arrangement or contract complies with the standards and guidelines set forth in Thrift Bulletin 82a; and (b) received written notice of non-objection from the Regional Director. 

Transactions with Affiliates. 

36.     Effective immediately, the Association shall not engage in any new transaction with an affiliate unless, with respect to each
such transaction, the Association has complied with the notice requirements set forth in 12 C.F.R. § 563.41(c)(4), which shall include the information set forth in 12 C.F.R. § 563.41(c)(3). The Board shall ensure that any transaction with
an affiliate for which notice is submitted pursuant to this Paragraph, complies with the requirements of 12 C.F.R. § 563.41 and Regulation W, 12 C.F.R. Part 223. 
 Violations of Law. 
 37.     By April 30, 2011, the
Association shall ensure that all violations of law and/or regulation discussed in the 2010 ROE are corrected and that adequate policies, procedures and systems are established or revised and thereafter implemented to prevent future violations.

 Board Oversight of Compliance with the Order. 
 38.     Effective immediately, the Board shall monitor and coordinate the Association’s compliance with the provisions of this Order and the completion of all corrective actions
required in the 2010 ROE. The Board shall review and adopt all policies and procedures required by this Order prior to submission to the Regional Director. 

  
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 39.     Within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter, beginning with the
quarter ending March 31, 2011, the Association shall prepare a written compliance progress report for the Board (Compliance Tracking Report). The Compliance Tracking Report shall, at a minimum: 

(a)     separately list each corrective action required by this Order and the 2010 ROE; 

(b)     identify the required or anticipated completion date for each corrective action; and 

(c)     discuss the current status of each corrective action, including the action(s) taken or to be taken to comply
with each corrective action. 
 40.     Within forty-five (45) days after the end of each quarter, beginning with
quarter ending March 31, 2011, the Board shall review the Compliance Tracking Report and all reports required to be prepared by this Order. Following its review, the Board shall adopt a resolution: (a) certifying that each director has
reviewed the Compliance Tracking Report and all required reports; and (b) documenting any corrective actions adopted by the Board. A copy of the Compliance Tracking Report and the Board resolution shall be provided to the Regional Director
within ten (10) days after the Board meeting. 
 41.     Nothing contained herein shall diminish the responsibility of
the entire Board to ensure the Association’s compliance with the provisions of this Order. 
 Effective Date, Incorporation of
Stipulation. 
 42.     This Order is effective on the Effective Date as shown on the first page. The Stipulation is
made a part hereof and is incorporated herein by this reference. 
 Duration.  

43.     This Order shall remain in effect until terminated, modified, or suspended by written notice of such action by the OTS, acting
by and through its authorized representatives. 

  
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 Time Calculations. 
 44.     Calculation of time limitations for compliance with the terms of this Order run from the Effective Date and shall be based on calendar days, unless otherwise noted. 

45.     The Regional Director, or an OTS authorized representative, may extend any of the deadlines set forth in the provisions of
this Order upon written request by the Association that includes reasons in support for any such extension. Any OTS extension shall be made in writing. 
 Submissions and Notices. 
 46.     All submissions, including
any reports, to the OTS that are required by or contemplated by this Order shall be submitted within the specified timeframes. 

47.     Except as otherwise provided herein, all submissions, requests, communications, consents or other documents relating to this
Order shall be in writing and sent by first class U.S. mail (or by reputable overnight carrier, electronic facsimile transmission or hand delivery by messenger) addressed as follows: 

(a)     To the OTS: 
 Philip A. Gerbick, Regional Director 
 Attn: Vivian Carlton,
Assistant Director 
 Office of Thrift Supervision 

225 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 500 

Irving, Texas 75062-2326 
 Facsimile: (972) 277-9501 
 (b)     To the Association:

 Attn: John Holt, Chairman of the Board and CEO 

Southwest Securities, FSB 
 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3500 
 Dallas, Texas 75270 

Facsimile: (817) 861-9282 

  
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 No Violations Authorized. 
 48.    Nothing in this Order or the Stipulation shall be construed as allowing the Association, its Board, officers, or employees to violate any law, rule, or regulation. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 
  

			
	 OFFICE OF THRIFT SUPERVISION

		
	By:	 	   /s/    Philip A. Gerbick

		 	 Philip A. Gerbick

		 	 Regional Director, Western Region

	
	Date: See Effective Date on page 1

  
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