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Second Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement

 EXHIBIT 4.1 
  

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT 
  
 This Second Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on July 26, 2005
by and between United PanAm Financial Corp., a California corporation (the “Company”), BVG West Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “General Partner”) and Pan American Financial, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the
“Partnership”), with respect to the facts and circumstances recited below: 
  
 RECITALS 
  
 WHEREAS, the
Partnership was formed in 1994 for the sole purpose of owning and holding shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value per share (the “Common Stock”), and, as of the date hereof, is the record owner of 8,681,250 shares of the
Company’s Common Stock; 
  
 WHEREAS, the Partnership is in
the process of being dissolved and liquidated, and, in connection with that dissolution and liquidation, the Partnership previously entered into a trust agreement with Guillermo Bron, as trustee (the “Trustee”) creating the PAFLP
Liquidating Trust, a trust created under Delaware law (the “Liquidating Trust”) for the sole purpose of effecting an underwritten offering of the Company’s Common Stock; 
  
 WHEREAS, the Company and the Trustee thereafter entered into a Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 11, 2003
(the “Original Agreement”) pursuant to which, on November 13, 2003, the Company filed a registration statement (the “Original Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-3 (File No. 333-110478),
as amended by Amendment No. 1 on April 6, 2004, which proposed to register 2,200,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock; 
  
 WHEREAS, the Original Agreement granted certain registration rights to the Liquidating Trust, including the right to assign such registration rights under
specified circumstances; 
  
 WHEREAS, on March 9, 2004, the
Company, the General Partner, the Partnership and the Trustee entered into an Amendment of Agreement and Assignment of Registration Rights (the “Amendment”) pursuant to which the Liquidating Trust transferred and assigned the registration
rights under the Original Agreement to the Partnership; 
  
 WHEREAS, on June 28, 2004, the General Partner and the Partnership agreed to the withdrawal of the Original Registration Statement and the Company filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form RW to withdraw the
Original Registration Statement and all exhibits thereto; 
  
 WHEREAS, in consideration for the General Partner and the Partnership agreeing to the withdrawal of the Original Registration Statement, the Company, the General Partner and the Partnership entered into an Amended and Restated Registration
Rights Agreement dated as of September 29, 2004 in which the Company agreed, among other matters, to pay certain registration expenses and extend certain termination dates; 
  
  

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 WHEREAS, the Partnership has not been dissolved and its partners have determined to extend the term of
the Partnership until December 31, 2008 to permit an orderly liquidation and distribution of the shares of the Company’s Common Stock owned by the Partnership; 
  
 WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has determined that it would be advantageous to the Company and its
shareholders to afford enhanced registration rights to the Partnership in exchange for the Partnership’s agreement to limit sales and distributions of shares of the Company’s Common Stock during the period of the Partnership’s
liquidation, as extended, in order to minimize the potential adverse impact that might result from the distribution of a large block of shares by the Partnership during its liquidation; and 
  
 WHEREAS, the Company, the Partnership and the General Partner desire to enter
into this Second Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement to afford enhanced registration rights to the Partnership, impose restrictions on other sales and distributions by the Partnership during its liquidation, and to reflect such other
changes as the parties have negotiated and agreed. 
  
 WHEREAS, as
part of the liquidation of the Partnership, the Company and the General Partner are entering into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger of even date herewith pursuant to which the General Partner will be merged with and into a
subsidiary corporation of the Company and the shareholders of the General Partner will receive shares of the Company’s Common Stock in exchange for their shares of capital stock of the General Partner (the “Merger Transaction”).

  
 NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the foregoing recitals, and
as consideration for the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby are acknowledged, the Company, the General Partner and the Partnership hereby agree
as follows: 
  
 AGREEMENT 
  
 1. Registration Rights. 
  
 1.01 Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following respective meanings:

  
 (a) “1933 Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. 
  
 (b) “1934 Act” means the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 
  
 (c) “Common Stock”
means the Company’s Common Stock. 
  
 (d) “Form
S-3” means such form under the 1933 Act as in effect on the date hereof or any registration form under the 1933 Act subsequently adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits inclusion or incorporation of substantial
information by reference to other documents filed by the Company with the SEC. 
  
  

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 (e) The terms “register,” “registered” and “registration” refer to an
underwritten registration effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the 1933 Act, and the declaration or ordering of the effectiveness of such registration statement or document by the SEC.

  
 (f) The term “Registrable Securities” means: (i)
shares of the Company’s Common Stock currently owned by the Partnership, other than shares distributed by the Partnership to its partners on or before December 31, 2005 (the “Distributed Shares”); (ii) Distributed Shares which may be
re-contributed to the Partnership; (iii) shares of the Company’s Common Stock received in the Merger Transaction and thereafter contributed to the Partnership; and (iv) any securities of the Company issued (or issuable upon the conversion or
exercise of any warrant, right or other security which is issued) by way of a stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange for, or in replacement of, such Common Stock referred to in
(i), (ii) or (iii) above; provided, however, that any Registrable Securities sold by a person in a public transaction pursuant to a registered offering under the 1933 Act or pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated thereunder, or in a private
transaction in which its rights under this Section 1 are not assigned, or distributed by the Partnership to one or more of its partners after December 31, 2005, cease to be Registrable Securities. 
  
 (g) “SEC” shall mean the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  
 (h) “SEC Rule 145 Transaction” shall mean any
transaction described in Rule 145(a) promulgated under the 1933 Act. 
  
 1.02 Form S-3 or Form S-1 Registration. In case the Company shall receive from the General Partner a written request that the Company effect a registration on Form S-3 (or any similar successor form) (or if Form S-3 is not available
to the Company, on Form S-1 (or any similar successor form)) and any related qualification or compliance with respect to all or a part of the Registrable Securities held by the Partnership, the Company will, as soon as practicable, but in no event
more than one hundred twenty (120) days after receipt of the request of the General Partner, use commercially reasonable efforts to prepare and file with the SEC such registration on Form S-3 and all such qualifications and compliances as may be so
requested and as would permit or facilitate the sale and distribution of all or such portion of the Registrable Securities as are specified in such request; provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to effect any such
registration, qualification or compliance, pursuant to this Section 1.02: (i) except pursuant to an underwritten offering; (ii) if the Partnership proposes to sell Registrable Securities at an aggregate price to the public of less than twelve
million ($12,000,000); (iii) if the Partnership proposes to sell less than 750,000 Registrable Securities; (iv) if the Company shall furnish to the General Partner a certificate signed by the President of the Company stating that in the good faith
judgment of the Board of Directors of the Company, it would be seriously detrimental to the Company and its shareholders for such Form S-3 (or Form S-1) registration to be effected at such time, in which event the Company shall have the right to

  

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defer the filing of the Form S-3 (or Form S-1) registration statement for a period of not more than 120 days after receipt of the request of the General
Partner under this Section 1.02; provided, however, that the Company may not utilize this right more than once in any twelve (12) month period; (v) if the Company has already effected two (2) registrations on Form S-3 (or Form S-1 or
applicable successor forms) at the request of the General Partner, which registrations have been declared effective; or (vi) in any particular jurisdiction in which the Company would be required to qualify to do business or to execute a general
consent to service of process in effecting such registration, qualification or compliance. 
  
 Subject to the foregoing, the Company shall file and use commercially reasonable efforts to bring effective a registration statement covering the Registrable Securities and other securities so requested to be
registered as soon as practicable after receipt of the request or requests of the General Partner. 
  
 1.03 Piggy-Back Registration. If (but without any obligation to do so) the Company proposes to register (including for this purpose a registration
effected by the Company for shareholders other than the Partnership or its limited partners) any of its securities under the 1933 Act in connection with the public offering of such securities solely for cash (other than a registration (i) on Form
S-4, Form S-8 or any form which does not include substantially the same information as would be required to be included in a registration statement covering the sale of the Registrable Securities, or (ii) with respect to an employee benefit plan, or
(iii) solely in connection with an SEC Rule 145 Transaction), the Company shall, each such time, promptly give the General Partner written notice of such registration together with a list of the jurisdictions in which the Company intends to attempt
to qualify such securities under applicable state securities laws. Upon the written request of the General Partner given within twenty (20) business days after delivery of such written notice by the Company in accordance with Section 2.03, the
Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to include in its registration and cause to be registered under the 1933 Act all of the Registrable Securities that the General Partner has requested to be registered. 
  
 1.04 Underwriting. The Partnership shall have no right under this
Agreement to registration of Registrable Securities except pursuant to an underwritten offering and the right of the Partnership to obtain registration shall be conditioned upon the Partnership’s participation in the underwriting arrangements
required by this Section 1.04, and the inclusion of the Partnership’s Registrable Securities in the underwriting to the extent requested shall be limited to the extent provided herein. In connection with any distribution of Registrable
Securities included in a registration statement filed hereunder, the Company shall, together with the Partnership, enter into an underwriting agreement in usual and customary form, with such terms and conditions which are satisfactory to the Company
in its reasonable discretion (“Underwriting Agreement”), with a managing underwriter selected for such underwriting by the General Partner and reasonably acceptable to the Company. 
  
 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 1.04, if the managing
underwriter advises the Company in writing that market factors require exclusion of shares to be sold, or a limitation of the number of shares to be so sold, or a delay in the offering of the Registrable 

  

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Securities, then the Company shall so advise the General Partner and the number of shares of Registrable Securities that may be included in a registration
and underwriting shall be reduced or the offering delayed. No such reduction shall reduce the securities being offered by the Company for its own account to be included in any registration and underwriting pursuant to Section 1.03 and no such delay
shall affect the Company’s rights under Section 1.02(iv). 
  
 1.05 Obligations of the Company. Whenever required under this Section 1 to effect the registration of any Registrable Securities, the Company shall, as expeditiously as reasonably possible: 
  
 (a) Prepare and file with the SEC a registration statement with respect to
such Registrable Securities and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective. Following the effectiveness of an initial registration, at the request of the Partnership upon a subsequent demand for
registration, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to file such registration statement pursuant to Rule 415 under the 1933 Act to permit a continuous or delayed offering of the Partnership’s then remaining Registrable
Securities; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to file, cause to become effective or maintain the effectiveness of any registration statement that contemplates a distribution of securities on a delayed or
continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 to the extent that such registration statement is on a form other than a Form S-3. 
  
 (b) Prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and supplements to such registration statement and the prospectus used in connection with such
registration statement as may be necessary to comply with the provisions of the 1933 Act until the distribution of all Registrable Securities described in such registration statement is completed; provided, however, in the case of any
registration of Registrable Securities on Form S-3 which are intended to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis, that (i) such period shall not exceed two years from the effective date of such registration on Form S-3, (ii) Rule 415, or any
successor rule under the 1933 Act, permits an offering of Registrable Securities on a continuous or delayed basis, and (iii) distributions of Registrable Securities on a continuous or delayed basis are effected under such registration statement
through underwritten offerings pursuant to Section 1.04 hereof. 
  
 (c) Use its commercially reasonable efforts to register and qualify the securities covered by such registration statement under such other securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdictions as shall be reasonably requested by the General
Partner; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any such states or jurisdictions.

  
 (d) Enter into and perform its obligations under the
Underwriting Agreement. 
  
 (e) Cause all such Registrable
Securities registered pursuant hereunder to be listed on each securities exchange on which similar securities issued by the Company are then listed including without limitation, the automated quotation system of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc.’s National Market System. 
  
  

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 (f) Provide a transfer agent and registrar for all Registrable Securities registered pursuant hereunder
and a CUSIP number for all such Registrable Securities, in each case not later than the effective date of such registration. 
  
 1.06 Obligations of Partnership. The Company’s registration obligations under this Agreement are conditioned upon the continued accuracy of
the following representations and warranties and the performance of the following ongoing covenants of the Partnership: 
  
 (a) The Partnership is a Delaware partnership in good standing under Delaware law and has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to
perform the transactions contemplated hereby; this Agreement has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the Partnership and is a legal, valid and binding agreement of the Partnership. 
  
 (b) The Partnership is not in violation of the Partnership Agreement and the
execution and delivery of this Agreement does not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated herein and compliance with the terms of this Agreement by the Partnership will not conflict with or constitute a default under: (i) the
Partnership Agreement; or (ii) any material agreement to which the Partnership is a party or to which the properties of Partnership are bound; or (iii) any law, rule or regulation applicable to the Partnership; or (iv) any writ, injunction or decree
of any government, governmental instrumentality or court, domestic or foreign, having jurisdiction over the Partnership. 
  
 (c) No consent, approval, authorization or other order of any governmental authority or other third party is required in connection with the execution or
delivery by the Partnership of this Agreement or the offer and sale of the Registrable Securities, except such as may be required under the Securities Act or applicable state securities laws. 
  
 (d) There are no actions, suits or proceedings pending or to the knowledge of
the General Partner, threatened against the Partnership or the General Partner, or any affiliate thereof, at law or in equity or before or by any federal or state commission, regulatory body or administrative agency or other governmental body,
domestic or foreign, seeking to restrain or prohibit performance of this Agreement or the offer and sale of the Registrable Securities. 
  
 (e) The Partnership possesses good, valid and marketable title to the Registrable Securities, free and clear of any security interests, liens, equities,
claims, encumbrances or adverse interests of any kind; the Registrable Securities were acquired by the General Partner in a transaction or transactions which complied with applicable federal and state laws and the provisions of the Partnership
Agreement. 
  
 (f) In connection with any action pursuant to this
Section 1, the General Partner shall furnish to the Company such information regarding the Partnership, including information regarding beneficiaries of the Partnership, and information regarding the Registrable Securities held by it, and such other
and further information as shall be required to effect the registration of the Registrable Securities. In that connection, the General Partner shall be required to represent to the Company that all such information which is given is both complete
and accurate in all material respects when made. 
  
  

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 (g) The Partnership shall enter into and perform its obligations under the Underwriting Agreement.

  
 (h) During the term of this Agreement, other than pursuant to
one or more underwritten registered offerings effected as provided hereunder, the Partnership shall not otherwise sell, or distribute to its partners, any Registrable Securities other than (i) sales of Common Stock made by the Partnership in
compliance with Rule 144 under the 1933 Act, (ii) distributions of Common Stock, as and if permitted under law, made by the Partnership to partners other than “affiliates” of the Company in amounts which, together with sales under (i)
above, do not, during any 90-day period, exceed three times the amount of shares which may be sold by the Partnership pursuant to Rule 144, (iii) distributions of Common Stock required to be made by the Partnership to partners pursuant to Section
3.4A(vi) of the Partnership’s Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement, as amended on July 20, 2005, (iv) sales of Common Stock made by the Partnership pursuant to Rule 144A under the 1933 Act, with the prior written consent of the
Company, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, or (iv) any other sale, transfer, distribution, or similar transaction involving the Company’s Common Stock, with the prior written consent of the Company, which consent may be withheld
in the Company’s sole discretion if, in the Company’s good faith determination, such sale, transfer, distribution or similar transaction would adversely affect the Company, its shareholders or the market for the Company’s Common
Stock. 
  
 1.07 Definition of Expenses. 
  
 (a) “Registration Expenses” shall mean all out-of-pocket
expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the preparation, negotiation and finalization of this Agreement and in complying with Sections 1.02 and 1.03 hereof, including, without limitation, all registration, filing and qualification fees,
all blue sky fees and expenses, underwriters’ expense allowances, printing expenses, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company. 
  
 (b) “Selling Expenses” shall mean all underwriting discounts and selling commissions and stock transfer taxes and all fees applicable to
the sale of the Registrable Securities in the registration, and disbursements of any special counsel for the Partnership. 
  
 1.08 Expenses of Registration. 
  
 (a) Selling Expenses. Regardless of whether an offering is consummated, the Partnership shall bear all Selling Expenses attributable to the
Registrable Securities. 
  
 (b) Registration Expenses incurred
on or before June 28, 2004. Regardless of whether an offering is consummated, the Partnership shall reimburse the Company for all Registration Expenses incurred on or before June 28, 2004 upon the earlier to occur of (A) the closing of the first
underwritten offering or (B) December 31, 2005. Commencing December 31, 2005, the Partnership shall reimburse the Company as described in paragraph (d) of this Section 1.08. 
  
  

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 (c) Registration Expenses incurred after June 28, 2004. Regardless of whether an offering is
consummated, (i) the Company shall pay (and will not be reimbursed by the Partnership) for 50% of the Registration Expenses incurred after June 28, 2004 up to a maximum of $200,000, and (ii) the Partnership will reimburse the Company for any balance
not covered by the Company pursuant to subparagraph (i) upon the earlier to occur of (A) the closing of the first underwritten offering or (B) December 31, 2005. Commencing December 31, 2005, the Partnership shall reimburse the Company as described
in paragraph (d) of this Section 1.08. 
  
 (d) Registration
Expenses Incurred After December 31, 2005. Commencing December 31, 2005, Registration Expenses incurred by the Company after that date, if any, shall be reimbursed by the Partnership to the Company periodically, upon the 10th of each month for
Registration Expenses incurred in the prior month. 
  
 (e)
Underwriting Agreement. The Company’s obligations under this Agreement shall be conditioned upon the receipt of reimbursement from the Partnership as described in this Section 1.08 and, if requested by the Company, the terms of such
reimbursement shall be reflected in the Underwriting Agreement. 
  
 (f) Failure to fulfill Obligations. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this Section 1.08, if the Company does not fulfill its obligations under Sections 1.02 and 1.03 solely as a result of any
failure by the Company to use its commercially reasonable efforts to perform the actions which it is required to perform thereunder, or a wrongful refusal by the Company to comply with any material term or fulfill any material condition which is
applicable to it thereunder, the Company agrees in that event to reimburse the Partnership for any Registration Expenses reimbursed or reasonably incurred by it, as the case may be, in connection therewith. 
  
 1.09 Indemnification. 
  
 (a) In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a registration
statement under this Section 1, to the extent permitted by law, the Company will indemnify and hold harmless the Partnership against any losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (joint or several) to which it may become subject under the 1933 Act,
the 1934 Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereof) arise out of or are based upon any of the following statements, omissions or violations (collectively, a
“Violation”): (i) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in such registration statement, including any preliminary prospectus or final prospectus contained therein or any amendments or supplements
thereto; (ii) the omission or alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein, or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading; or (iii) any violation or alleged violation by the Company of the 1933 Act,
the 1934 Act, any state securities law or any rule or regulation promulgated under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or any state securities law; and the Company will reimburse the Partnership for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them, as
incurred, in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action; provided, however, that the Company’s indemnity contained in this Section 1.09(a) shall not apply to amounts paid in
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without the consent of the Company (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), nor shall the Company be liable in any such case for any such loss,
claim, damage, liability, or action to the extent that it arises out of or is based upon a breach of the Partnership’s representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereunder or a Violation which occurs in reliance upon and in
conformity with written information furnished in writing and expressly stated for use in connection with such registration by the Partnership or its affiliates or controlling person; provided further, however, that when the
Company and the Partnership enter into an Underwriting Agreement, the indemnification provisions thereof (to the extent the provisions are inconsistent with this Section 1.09(a)) shall take precedence and control over this Section 1.09(a).

  
 (b) In the event any Registrable Securities are included in a
registration statement under this Section 1, to the extent permitted by law, the Partnership will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors, each of its officers who have signed the registration statement, each person, if any,
who controls the Company within the meaning of the 1933 Act, any underwriter (within the meaning of the 1933 Act) for the Company, and any person who controls such underwriter against any losses, claims, damages or liabilities (joint or several) to
which any of the foregoing persons may become subject, under the 1933 Act, the 1934 Act or other federal or state law, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, or liabilities (or actions in respect thereto) arise out of or are based upon a breach of
the Partnership’s representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereunder, or upon any Violation, to the extent (and only to the extent) that such Violation occurs in reliance upon and in conformity with written information furnished by
the Partnership expressly stated in a writing for use in connection with such registration; and the Partnership will reimburse any legal or other expenses, as incurred, where same are reasonably incurred by any person intended to be indemnified
pursuant to this Section 1.09(b), in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim, damage, liability, or action; provided, however, that the indemnity agreement contained in this Section 1.09(b) shall not apply to
amounts paid in settlement of any such loss, claim, damage, liability or action if such settlement is effected without the consent of the Partnership, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided further, however,
that in no event shall any indemnity under this Section 1.09(b) exceed the net proceeds received by the Partnership; provided further, however, that when the Company and the Partnership enter into an Underwriting Agreement, the
indemnification provisions thereof (to the extent the provisions are inconsistent with this Section 1.09(b)) shall take precedence and control over this Section 1.09(b). 
  
 (c) To the extent permitted by law, the Partnership will indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors and
officers, each person, if any, who controls the Company within the meaning of the 1933 Act, any underwriter (within the meaning of the 1933 Act) for the Company, and any person who controls such underwriter from and against any and all losses,
costs, damages, liabilities, fees (including without limitation attorneys’ fees) and expenses, to which any of the foregoing persons may become subject by reason of or in connection with any claim, demand, action or cause of action arising from
or relating to the liquidation or dissolution of the Partnership brought by any limited partner. The indemnity set forth in this Section 1.09(c) will not be subject to the limitations otherwise set forth in this Section 1.09. 
  
  

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 (d) Promptly after receipt by an indemnified party under this Section 1.09 of notice of the commencement
of any action (including any governmental action), such indemnified party will, if a claim in respect thereof is to be made against any indemnifying party under this Section 1.09, notify the indemnifying party in writing of the commencement thereof,
and the indemnifying party shall have the right to participate in and, to the extent the indemnifying party so desires, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly noticed, to assume the defense thereof with counsel mutually satisfactory to
the parties; provided, however, that an indemnified party shall have the right to retain its own counsel, with the reasonable fees and expenses to be paid by the indemnifying party, if the indemnified party reasonably determines that
representation of such indemnified party by the counsel retained by the indemnifying party would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing interests between such indemnified party and any other party represented by such counsel in such
proceeding. The failure to notify an indemnifying party within a reasonable time of the commencement of any such action, to the extent prejudicial to its ability to defend such action, shall relieve such indemnifying party of any liability to the
indemnified party under this Section 1.09, but the omission so to notify the indemnifying party will not relieve it of any liability that it may have to any indemnified party otherwise than under this Section 1.09. 
  
 (e) If the indemnification provided for in this Section 1.09 is held by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be unavailable to an indemnified party with respect to any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to herein, the indemnifying party, in lieu of indemnifying such indemnified party thereunder, shall to the
extent permitted by applicable law contribute to the amount paid or payable by such indemnified party as a result of such loss, claim, damage or liability in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the indemnifying party,
on the one hand, and of the indemnified party, on the other, in connection with that which resulted in such loss, claim, damage or liability, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the indemnifying party and of
the indemnified party shall be determined by a court of law by reference to, among other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or the omission to state a material fact relates to information supplied by the
indemnifying party or by the indemnified party and the parties’ relative intent. 
  
 1.10 Reports Under Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With a view to making available to the Partnership the benefits of Rule 144 under the 1933 Act and any other rule or regulation of the SEC that may at any
time permit the Partnership to sell securities of the Company to the public without registration, the Company agrees to: 
  
 (a) use its commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC in a timely manner all reports and other documents required of the Company under the 1933
Act and the 1934 Act; and 
  
 (b) furnish to the General Partner,
so long as the Partnership holds any Registrable Securities, forthwith upon request: (i) a written statement by the Company that it has complied with the reporting requirements of Rule 144, the 1933 Act and the 1934 Act, or that it 

  

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qualifies as a registrant whose securities may be resold pursuant to Form S-3; (ii) a copy of the most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company and
such other reports and documents so filed by the Company; and (iii) such other information as may be reasonably requested in order to permit the Partnership to avail itself of any rule or regulation of the SEC or any state securities authority which
permits the selling of any such securities without registration or pursuant to such form. 
  
 1.11 Assignment of Registration Rights. Registration rights pursuant to this Section 1 may be assigned by the Partnership to a transferee or assignee of such securities: (i) if such transfer is made by the
Partnership of all Registrable Securities for the purpose of facilitating the liquidation and dissolution of the Partnership; and (ii) the transfer is made to one person or entity, provided, however, that the Company is, within a
reasonable time after such transfer, furnished with written notice of the name and address of such transferee or assignee; provided further, however, that such assignment shall be effective only if the transferee agrees to be
bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
  
 1.12
“Market Stand-Off” Agreement. The Partnership agrees that, in connection with the underwritten public offering of the Company’s Common Stock, upon request of the Company or the underwriters managing such underwritten offering
of the Company’s Common Stock, not to sell, make any short sale of, loan, grant any option for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of any Common Stock of the Company (other than those Common Stock shares included in the registration) without
the prior written consent of the Company or such underwriters, as the case may be, for such period of time (not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days) from the effective date of such registration as may be requested by the underwriters and as is
agreed to by each beneficial owner of 10% or more of the Company’s Common Stock and each officer and director of the Company; provided, however, that the Partnership shall be released from any such agreement at the same time that such officers,
directors or beneficial owners may be released. In order to enforce the foregoing covenant, the Company may impose stop-transfer instructions with respect to the Registrable Securities (and the shares of securities of every other person subject to
the foregoing restriction) until the end of such period; provided further, however, that the Company shall have no obligation other than to use its commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any similar agreement from the limited partners if
requested by such underwriters. 
  
 1.13 Limitations on
Subsequent Registration Rights. During the term of this Agreement, the Company shall not, without the prior written consent of the Partnership, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, enter into any agreement with any holder or prospective
holder of any securities of the Company which would: (i) allow such holder or prospective holder to include such securities in any registration filed by the Company, unless under the terms of such agreement, such holder or prospective holder may
include such securities in any such registration only to the extent that this inclusion of such holder’s securities will not reduce the amount of Registrable Securities of the Partnership which is included; (ii) permit such holder or
prospective holder to require the Company to initiate any registration of any securities of the Company; or (iii) otherwise be in conflict with the terms hereof. 
  
  

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 1.14 Termination of the Company’s Obligations. The right of the Partnership to request
registration or inclusion in any registration pursuant to this Section 1 shall terminate on the earlier to occur of: (i) December 31, 2008; (ii) the date at which the amount of Registrable Securities held by the Partnership is less than 2,500,000
shares, as may be adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger or other distribution with respect to, or in exchange for, or in replacement of, such Registrable Securities; or (iii) upon termination of the
Partnership. 
  
 2. General Provisions. 
  
 2.01 Further Assurances. Each party agrees to cooperate fully with
the other parties and to execute such further instruments, documents and agreements and to give such further written assurances, as may be reasonably requested by any other party to better evidence and reflect the transactions described herein and
contemplated hereby, and to effect the intents and purposes of this Agreement. 
  
 2.02 Rights Cumulative. Each and all of the various rights, powers and remedies of the parties hereto shall be considered to be cumulative with and in addition to any other rights, powers and remedies which
such parties may have at law or in equity in the event of the breach of any of the terms of this Agreement. The exercise or partial exercise of any right, power or remedy shall neither constitute the exclusive election thereof nor the waiver of any
other right, power or remedy available to such party. 
  
 2.03
Notices. All notices, consents or demands of any kind which any party to this Agreement may be required or may desire to serve on any other party hereto in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing and may be delivered by personal
service or overnight courier, by telex or facsimile transfer, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, deposited in the United States mail with first-class postage thereon fully prepaid, addressed as set forth below. Service of
any such notice or demand so made by mail shall be deemed complete on the date of actual delivery as shown by the addressee’s registry or certification receipt or at the expiration of five (5) business days after the date of mailing, whichever
is earlier. Any party hereto may from time to time by notice in writing served upon the other party as aforesaid, designate a different mailing address or a different person to which such notices or demands are thereafter to be addressed or
delivered. 
  

											
	 	  	If to the Company:	 	 United Pan Am Financial Corp.
 Attn: Ray Thousand, President
 3990 Westerly Place, Suite 200
 Newport Beach, CA 92660
 Facsimile: 949-224-1912
 Telephone: 949-224-1278
	  	 	  	 	  	 
						
	 	  	If to the Partnership:	 	 Pan American Financial, L.P.
 Attn: General
Partner
 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 470
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
 Facsimile: 310-277-7582
 Telephone: 310-788-5700
	  	 	  	 	  	 

  

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 2.04 Captions. Captions are provided herein for convenience only and they form no part of this
Agreement and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of this Agreement, nor as evidence of the intention of the parties hereto. 
  
 2.05 Severability. The invalidity, in whole or in part, of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
other of its provisions. If one or more provisions hereof shall be so declared invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be construed in the broadest possible manner to effectuate the purposes
hereof. The parties further agree to replace such void or unenforceable provisions of this Agreement with valid and enforceable provisions which will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of the void or
unenforceable provisions. 
  
 2.06 Attorneys’ Fees. In
any action at law or in equity to enforce any of the provisions or rights under this Agreement, the unsuccessful party to such litigation, as determined by the court in a final judgment or decree, shall pay the successful party all reasonable costs,
expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred by the successful party (including, without limitation, costs, expenses and fees on any appeal) with respect to such action. 
  
 2.07 Counterparts; Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts and in facsimile, each of which
shall be deemed an original, and when executed, separately or together, shall constitute a single original instrument, effective in the same manner as if the parties hereto had executed one and the same instrument. 
  
 2.08 Waiver. No waiver of any term, provision or condition herein,
whether by conduct or otherwise, in any one or more instances, shall be deemed to be, or be construed as, a further or continuing waiver of any such term, provision or condition or as a waiver of any other term, provision or condition hereof.

  
 2.09 Entire Agreement. This Agreement is intended by
the parties hereto to be the final expression of their agreement and constitutes and embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof, and is a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and
conditions hereof, and shall supersede any and all prior correspondence, conversations, negotiations, agreements or understandings relating to the same subject. 
  

2.10 Governing Law. It is the intention of the parties that the internal laws of the State of California (irrespective of its choice of law
principles) shall govern the validity of this Agreement, the construction of its terms and the interpretation of the rights and duties of the parties. 
  
  

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 2.11 Successors and Assigns; No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement and all of its terms,
conditions and covenants are intended to be fully effective and binding, to the extent permitted by law, upon and inure solely to the benefit of each party hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and permitted
assigns, and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon any other person, including beneficiaries of the Partnership, any rights or remedies of any nature whatsoever under or by reason of this Agreement. 
  
 2.12 Amendment. This Agreement may not be modified, amended, altered
or changed in any respect whatsoever except by further agreement in writing, duly executed by all parties hereto. No oral statements or representations made after the date of this Agreement by either party hereto are binding on such party, and
neither party hereto shall have the right to rely on such oral statements or representations. 
  
 2.13 Choice of Forum. Any judicial proceeding brought by any party hereto as a result of a dispute or controversy arising out of or related to this Agreement shall be commenced in courts located within Los
Angeles County, California. All parties hereto agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located within such county in the event of such a dispute or controversy. 
  
 2.14 Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights,
interests or obligations of either party hereto arising under this Agreement may be assigned by either party hereto without the prior written consent of the other party hereto. 
  
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement with the
intent and agreement that the same shall be effective as of the day and year first above written. 
  
  

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	COMPANY:	 	 UNITED PAN AM FINANCIAL CORP.

			
	 	 	 By:
	 	 /s/ Ray Thousand

	 	 	 	 	 Ray Thousand, Chief Executive Officer and
President

		
	GENERAL PARTNER:	 	 BVG WEST CORP.

			
	 	 	 By:
	 	 /s/ Guillermo Bron

	 	 	 	 	 Guillermo Bron, President

		
	PARTNERSHIP:	 	 PAN AMERICAN FINANCIAL, L.P.

			
	 	 	 By:
	 	 BVG West Corp., its sole general partner

			
	 	 	 By:
	 	 /s/ Guillermo Bron

	 	 	 	 	 Guillermo Bron, President

  
 70028824.6 
  

 15Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger

 EXHIBIT 10.1 
  
 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER 
  
 BY AND AMONG 
  
 UNITED PAN AM FINANCIAL CORP., 
  
 BVG WEST CORP. 
  
 AND 
  
 THE OTHER PARTIES SIGNATORY HERETO 
  
 JULY 26,
2005 

 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER 
  
 This Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (the
“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of July 26, 2005, by and among United Pan Am Financial Corp., a California corporation (“Acquiror”), a Delaware corporation to be organized by Acquiror hereafter
(“Newco”), BVG West Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Target”), and Guillermo Bron, a shareholder of Target (“Bron”). 
  
 RECITALS 
  
 A. Target is the general partner of Pan American Financial LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”). The term of the
Partnership, which expired on December 31, 2003, has been extended to December 31, 2008. The principal assets of the Partnership consist of approximately 8,681,250 shares of the Acquiror’s common stock, no par value per share (“Acquiror
Common Stock”), representing approximately 55% of total outstanding Acquiror Common Stock. 
  
 B. The principal assets of the Target currently consist of 1,368,750 shares of Acquiror Common Stock and Target will receive an estimated additional
1,067,920 shares of Acquiror Common Stock to be distributed to Target in connection with the liquidation of the Partnership, such that it is expected that the total assets of the Target prior to the merger will consist of approximately 2,436,700
shares of Acquiror Common Stock (the “BVG-Owned Shares”), representing approximately 15.2% of total outstanding Acquiror Common Stock. 
  
 C. The Partnership is in the process of being liquidated and dissolved, and, as part of the plan of liquidation and dissolution in which the assets of the
Partnership will be distributed, it is contemplated that the existence of the Target shall be terminated, by means of merger, as part of such liquidation, dissolution and termination of the Partnership. 
  
 D. As a result of the liquidation and termination of the Partnership and of
Target, it is expected that approximately 10,050,000 shares of Acquiror Common Stock will be distributed and become available for resale on the public market and, in order to facilitate the orderly distribution of such Acquiror Common Stock by the
Partnership and Target, Acquiror has agreed to provide certain registration rights pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement of even date herewith and to enter into this Agreement. 
  
 E. The Boards of Directors of Target, Acquiror and Newco believe it is in the
best interests of their respective companies and the shareholders of their respective companies that, in connection with the liquidation, dissolution and termination of the Partnership, Target and Newco combine into a single company through the
merger of Target with and into Newco (the “Merger”) and, in furtherance thereof, have approved the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger, among other things, the outstanding shares of capital stock of Target (the “Target Common
Stock”) shall be converted into shares of Acquiror Common Stock, at the rates set forth herein. 
  
 F. Target, Acquiror, Newco and Bron desire to make certain representations and warranties and other agreements in connection with the Merger. 

 

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 F. The parties intend, by executing this Agreement, to adopt a plan of reorganization within the meaning
of Section 368 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and to cause the Merger to qualify as a reorganization under the provisions of Sections 368(a)(1)(C) of the Code.  
  
 AGREEMENT 
  
 The parties hereby agree as follows: 
  
 SECTION ONE 
  
 1. The Merger. 
  
 1.1 The Merger. At the Effective Time (as defined in Section
1.2) and subject to and upon the terms and conditions of this Agreement, pursuant to an agreement of merger (the “Agreement of Merger”) in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law
(“Delaware Law”), Target shall be merged with and into Newco, the separate corporate existence of Target shall cease and Newco shall continue as the surviving corporation of the Merger. Newco, as the surviving corporation after the
Merger, is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the “Surviving Corporation.” 
  
 1.2 Closing; Effective Time. The closing of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (the “Closing”) shall take place within 10 business days following satisfaction of all
conditions set forth in Section 5, or at such other time as the parties agree (the “Closing Date”). In connection with the Closing, the parties shall cause the Merger to be consummated by filing the Agreement of Merger, together
with the required officers’ certificates, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, in accordance with the relevant provisions of Delaware Law (the time of such filing being the “Effective Time”). The Closing shall
take place at the offices of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, 695 Town Center Drive, 14th Floor, Costa Mesa, California, or at such other location as the parties agree. 
  
 1.3 Effect of the Merger. At the Effective Time, all the property, rights, privileges, powers and franchises
of Target shall vest in Newco, and all debts, liabilities and duties of Target shall become the debts, liabilities and duties of Newco. 
  
 1.4 Articles of Incorporation; Bylaws. At the Effective Time, the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of Newco, as in effect immediately
prior to the Effective Time, shall be the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation until thereafter amended. 
  
 1.5 Directors and Officers. At the Effective Time, the officers and directors of Newco shall be the officers and directors of the Surviving
Corporation, in each case until their respective successors are duly elected or appointed and qualified. 
  
 1.6 Effect on Capital Stock. By virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of Acquiror, Newco, Target or any of their
respective shareholders or shareholder, the following shall occur at the Effective Time: 
  

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 (a) Conversion of Target Common Stock. All of the issued and outstanding shares of Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share of Target (the “Target Common Stock”), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be converted at the Effective Time into the right to receive that number of shares of
Acquiror Common Stock as shall be determined in accordance with the calculation set forth with respect to the Target Common Stock on Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Exchange Ratio”). All shares of Target Common Stock, upon
conversion, shall no longer be outstanding and shall automatically be cancelled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of a certificate representing any such shares of Target Common Stock shall cease to have any rights with respect
thereto, except the right to receive the merger consideration therefor upon the surrender of such certificate in accordance with Section 1.7, without interest. 
  

(b) Fractional Shares. No fraction of a share of Acquiror Common Stock will be issued, but in lieu thereof each holder of shares
of Target Common Stock who would otherwise be entitled to a fraction of a share of Acquiror Common Stock (after aggregating all fractional shares of Acquiror Common Stock to be received by such holder) shall receive from Acquiror an amount of cash
(rounded to the nearest whole cent) equal to the fair market value of a share of Acquiror Common Stock immediately prior to the Effective Time, as determined in good faith by Acquiror’s Board of Directors. 
  
 1.7 Surrender of Certificates. 
  
 (a) Acquiror to Provide Acquiror Common Stock and
Cash. Promptly after the Effective Time Acquiror shall make available for exchange in accordance with this Section 1, through such reasonable procedures as Acquiror may adopt, (i) the shares of Acquiror Common Stock issuable pursuant
to Section 1.6(a) and (ii) cash in an amount sufficient to permit payment of cash in lieu of fractional shares pursuant to Section 1.6(b). 
  
 (b) Exchange Procedures. At the Effective Time (i) Surviving Corporation shall distribute and deliver to Acquiror the BVG-Owned Shares
which shall automatically be cancelled, (ii) the stock certificate(s) evidencing all of Target’s issued and outstanding Common Stock shall be delivered to Acquiror for cancellation, (iii) Acquiror will deliver to Bron, for distribution to the
former shareholders of Target (A) certificates representing the number of shares of Acquiror Common Stock to be issued at Closing, and (B) payment in lieu of fractional shares and the certificates so surrendered shall be cancelled, and (iv) Bron
shall deliver to Acquiror the Collateral Shares pursuant to Section 7, together with stock transfer powers relating thereto executed in blank. 
  
 (c) Form of Certificates of Acquiror Shares. The shares of Acquiror Common Stock issued in exchange for shares of Target’s
Common Stock shall bear such legends as shall be, in the opinion of counsel to Acquiror, required under applicable law or pursuant to this Agreement. 
  
 1.8 No Further Ownership Rights in Target Common Stock. All shares of Acquiror Common Stock issued upon the surrender for exchange of shares
of Target Common Stock in accordance with the terms hereof (including any cash paid in lieu of fractional shares) shall be deemed to have been issued in full satisfaction of all rights pertaining to such shares of 

  

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Target Common Stock, and there shall be no further registration of transfers on the records of the Surviving Corporation of shares of Target Common Stock
which were outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. 
  
 1.9 Tax and Accounting Consequences. It is intended by the parties that the Merger shall constitute a tax free reorganization within the meaning of Section 368 of the Code. 
  
 1.10 Taking of Necessary Action; Further Action. If at any time
after the Effective Time, any further action is necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Agreement and to vest the Surviving Corporation with full right, title and possession to all assets, property, rights, privileges, powers and
franchises of Target, the officers and directors of the Surviving Corporation are fully authorized in the name of their respective corporations or otherwise to take, and will take, all such lawful and necessary action, so long as such action is not
inconsistent with this Agreement. 
  
 1.11 Withholding.
Each of the Acquiror and the Surviving Corporation shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from any consideration payable or otherwise deliverable pursuant to this Agreement to any holder or former holder of Target Common Stock such amounts as
may be required to be deducted or withheld therefrom under the Code or any provision of state, local or foreign tax law or under any other applicable legal requirement. To the extent such amounts are so deducted or withheld, such amounts shall be
treated for all purposes under this Agreement as having been paid to the person to whom such amounts would otherwise have been paid. 
  
 SECTION TWO 
  
 2. Representations and Warranties of Target. 
  
 In this Agreement, any reference to a “Material Adverse Effect” with respect to any entity or group of entities means any event, change
or effect that, when taken individually or together with all other adverse changes and effects, is or is reasonably likely to be materially adverse to the condition (financial or otherwise), properties, assets, liabilities, business, operations,
results of operations or prospects of such entity and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or to prevent or materially delay consummation of the Merger or otherwise to prevent such entity and its subsidiaries from performing their obligations under
this Agreement. 
  
 In this Agreement, any reference to a
party’s “knowledge” means such party’s actual knowledge after due and diligent inquiry of officers, directors and other employees of such party reasonably believed to have knowledge of the matter in questions. 

 
 Except as disclosed in a document dated as of the date of this Agreement
and delivered by Target to Acquiror prior to the execution and delivery of this Agreement and referring to the representations and warranties in this Agreement (the “Target Disclosure Schedule”), Target and Bron represent and
warrant to Acquiror and Newco as follows: 
  
 2.1
Organization. Target is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. Target has the requisite 

  

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corporate power and authority and all necessary government approvals to own, lease and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now being
conducted, except where the failure to have such power, authority and governmental approvals would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Material Adverse Effect on Target. 
  
 2.2 Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. Target has delivered a true and correct copy of the Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws or other charter documents, as applicable, of Target, each as amended to date, to Acquiror. Target is not in violation of any of the provisions of its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or equivalent organizational
documents. 
  
 2.3 Capital Structure. The authorized
capital stock of Target consists of 1,000 shares of Common Stock, of which 118 shares are issued and outstanding. There are no other outstanding shares of capital stock or voting securities and no outstanding commitments to issue any shares of
capital stock or voting securities. All outstanding shares of Target Common Stock are duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable and are free of any liens or encumbrances other than any liens or encumbrances created by or imposed
upon the holders thereof, and are not subject to preemptive rights or rights of first refusal created by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of Target or any agreement to which Target is a party or by which it is bound. 

 
 2.4 Authority. Target has all requisite corporate power and
authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary
corporate action on the part of Target. Target’s Board of Directors has unanimously approved the Merger and this Agreement. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Target and assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by
the other parties hereto, constitutes the valid and binding obligation of Target enforceable against Target in accordance with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by principles of public policy and subject to the laws of general
application relating to bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors and rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies. 
  
 2.5 No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Target does not, and the consummation
of the transactions contemplated hereby will not, conflict with, or result in any violation of, or default under (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both), or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any
obligation or loss of any benefit under (a) any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of Target, as amended, or (b) any material mortgage, indenture, lease, contract or other agreement or instrument, permit, concession, franchise,
license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law, ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to Target or any of its properties or assets. 
  
 2.6 Required Filings and Consents. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any court,
administrative agency or commission or other governmental authority or instrumentality (“Governmental Entity”) is required by or with respect to Target in connection with the execution and delivery of this 

  

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Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for (a) the filing of appropriate merger documents as required by Delaware Law,
(b) any filings as may be required under applicable state securities laws and the securities laws of any foreign country and (c) such other consents, authorizations, filings, approvals and registrations which, if not obtained or made, would not have
a Material Adverse Effect on Target and would not prevent, materially alter or delay any the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 
  
 2.7 Financial Statements. Target’s unaudited financial statements (balance sheet and statement of cash flows) for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2004 and for the six month period ended June 30, 2005 (collectively, the “Financial Statements”) accurately set forth the financial condition and operating results of Target as of the dates, and for the periods,
indicated therein, but were not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles including notes thereto or any year-end audit adjustments. 
  

2.8 Absence of Undisclosed Liabilities. Target has no material obligations or liabilities of any nature (matured or unmatured, fixed or
contingent) other than (a) those set forth or adequately provided for in the Financial Statements for the period ended June 30, 2005, (b) those incurred in the ordinary course of business and not required to be set forth in the Financial Statements
under generally accepted accounting principles, (c) those incurred in the ordinary course of business since the date of the Financial Statements and consistent with past practice, and (d) those incurred in connection with the execution of this
Agreement. 
  
 2.9 Litigation. There is no private
or governmental action, suit, proceeding, claim, arbitration or investigation pending before any agency, court or tribunal, foreign or domestic, or, to the knowledge of Target, threatened against Target or any of its respective properties or any of
its respective officers or directors (in their capacities as such) that, individually or in the aggregate, could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Target. There is no judgment, decree or order against Target or, to the best
knowledge of Target, any of its respective directors or officers (in their capacities as such), that could prevent, enjoin, or materially alter or delay any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or that could reasonably be expected to
have a Material Adverse Effect on Target. All litigation to which Target is a party (or, to the knowledge of Target, threatened to become a party) is disclosed in the Target Disclosure Schedule. 
  
 2.10 Title to Property. Target has good and marketable title to
the BVG-Owned Shares which it currently owns and will have upon the distribution by the Partnership, good and marketable title to the BVG-Owned Shares to be distributed to it upon the liquidation and dissolution of the Partnership. Target owns no
real property or other personal property. 
  
 2.11
Taxes. All returns required to be filed by the Target have been accurately and timely filed and all such returns are complete and correct. All taxes that are due or to Target’s knowledge claimed to be due from Target have been
paid other than those currently payable without penalty or interest for which adequate reserves have been established on the books and records of Target. To Target’s knowledge, there are no proposed tax assessments against Target. No claim or
deficiency assessment with respect to or proposed adjustment of Target’s Taxes is currently assessed or pending or to Target’s knowledge threatened, and there is 

  

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no basis for any such claim, assessment or adjustment. There is no tax lien (other than for current taxes not yet due and payable), whether imposed by any
federal, state, county or local taxing authority, outstanding against Target’s assets, properties or business. No audit is pending against Target and, to Target’s knowledge, no audit has been proposed or threatened. 
  
 2.12 Employee Matters. Target has no employees and no Employee
Benefit Plan as defined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. 
  
 2.13 Material Contracts. Section 2.13 of the Target Disclosure Schedule contain a list of all contracts and agreements to which Target is a party and that are material to the business, results of
operations, or condition (financial or otherwise), of Target taken as a whole (such contracts, agreements and arrangements as are required to be set forth in Section 2.13 of the Target Disclosure Schedule being referred to herein collectively as the
“Material Contracts”). 
  
 2.14
Insurance. Target has no policies of insurance and bonds of any type. 
  
 2.15 Compliance With Laws. Target has complied with, is not in violation of, and has not received any notices of violation with respect to, any federal, state, local or foreign statute, law or regulation
with respect to the conduct of its business, or the ownership of its assets, except for such violations or failures to comply as could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect on Target. 
  
 2.16 Minute Books. The minute books of Target made available to
Acquiror contain a complete summary of all meetings of directors and stockholders or actions by written consent since the time of incorporation of Target through the date of this Agreement, and reflect all transactions referred to in such minutes
accurately in all material respects. 
  
 2.17 Third Party
Consents. Except as set forth in Section 2.17 of the Target Disclosure Schedule, no consent or approval is needed from any third party in order to effect the Merger, this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby. 

 
 2.18 Representations Complete. None of the representations
or warranties made by Target or Bron herein or in any Schedule hereto, including the Target Disclosure Schedule, or certificate furnished by Target pursuant to this Agreement, when all such documents are read together in their entirety, contains or
will contain at the Effective Time any untrue statement of a material fact, or omits or will omit at the Effective Time to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, in the light of the
circumstances under which made, not misleading. 
  
 SECTION
THREE 
  
 3. Representations and Warranties of Acquiror
and Newco. 
  
 Except as disclosed in a document dated as
of the date of this Agreement and delivered by Acquiror and Newco to Target prior to the execution and delivery of this 

  

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Agreement and referring to the representations and warranties in this Agreement (the “Acquiror Disclosure Schedule”), Acquiror and Newco
hereby represent and warrant to Target as follows: 
  
 3.1
Organization, Standing and Power. Each of Acquiror and Newco is a corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization. Each of Acquiror and Newco has the corporate power
to own its properties and to carry on its business as now being conducted and as proposed to be conducted and is duly qualified to do business and is in good standing in each jurisdiction in which the failure to be so qualified and in good standing
would have a Material Adverse Effect on Acquiror. Acquiror has delivered a true and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws or other charter documents, as applicable, of Acquiror and Newco, as amended to date, to Target. Each of
Acquiror and Newco is not in violation of any material provisions of its Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws or equivalent organizational documents. 
  
 3.2 Capital Structure. The authorized capital stock of Acquiror consists of 30,000,000 shares of Common Stock, no par value, of which
16,957,694 shares shall be issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time and 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock, of which no shares shall be issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. The shares of Acquiror
Common Stock to be issued pursuant to the Merger will be, upon issuance, duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid, and non-assessable. 
  
 3.3 Authority. Each of Acquiror and Newco has all requisite corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby. The execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of Acquiror and Newco (other than,
with respect to the Merger, the filing and recordation of appropriate merger documents as required by Delaware law). This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Acquiror and Newco and, assuming the assuming due authorization, execution
and delivery by the other parties hereto, constitute the valid and binding obligations of Acquiror and Newco, except as such enforceability may be limited by principles of public policy and subject to the laws of general application relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors and rules of law governing specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies. 
  
 3.4 No Conflict. The execution and delivery of this Agreement do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby will not,
conflict with, or result in any violation of, or default under (with or without notice or lapse of time, or both), or give rise to a right of termination, cancellation or acceleration of any obligation or loss of a benefit under (a) any provision of
the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws of Acquiror or Newco, as amended, or (b) any material mortgage, indenture, lease, contract or other agreement or instrument, permit, concession, franchise, license, judgment, order, decree, statute, law,
ordinance, rule or regulation applicable to Acquiror or its properties or assets or applicable to Newco or its properties or assets. 
  
 3.5 Required Filings and Consents. No consent, approval, order or authorization of, or registration, declaration or filing with, any
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by or with respect to Acquiror or Newco in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement by Acquiror or Newco or the consummation by Acquiror
or Newco of the transactions contemplated hereby, except for (a) the filing of appropriate merger documents as required by Delaware Law, (b) any filings as may be required under applicable state securities laws and the securities laws of any foreign
country and (c) such other consents, authorizations, filings, approvals and registrations which, if not obtained or made, would not have a Material Adverse Effect on Acquiror and would not prevent, materially alter or delay any the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement. 
  
 3.6 Corporate
Approval. Each of the Board of Directors of Acquiror and Newco has approved the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. 
  
 3.7 Representations Complete. None of the representations or warranties made by Acquiror or Newco herein or in any Schedule hereto,
including the Acquiror Disclosure Schedule, or certificate furnished by Acquiror or Newco pursuant to this Agreement, when all such documents are read together in their entirety, contains or will contain at the Effective Time any untrue statement of
a material fact, or omits or will omit at the Effective Time to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements contained herein or therein, in the light of the circumstances under which made, not misleading. 
  
 SECTION FOUR 
  
 4. Additional Agreements. 
  
 4.1 Reasonable Best Efforts and Further Assurances. Each of
the parties to this Agreement shall use its reasonable best efforts to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby and to fulfill and cause to be fulfilled the conditions to closing under this Agreement. Each party hereto, at the reasonable
request of another party hereto, shall execute and deliver such other instruments and do and perform such other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable for effecting completely the consummation of this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated hereby. 
  
 4.2 Consents; Cooperation.
Each of Acquiror and Target shall use its reasonable best efforts to promptly (a) obtain from any Governmental Entity or third party any consents, licenses, permits, waivers, approvals, authorizations or orders required to be obtained or made by
Acquiror or Target in connection with the authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereunder (b) make all necessary filings, and thereafter make any other required submissions,
with respect to this Agreement and the Merger required under applicable federal, state or foreign securities laws. 
  
 4.3 Access to Information. Target shall afford Acquiror and its accountants, counsel and other representatives, reasonable access during
normal business hours during the period prior to the Effective Time to (a) all of Target’s properties, books, contracts, commitments and records, and (b) all other information concerning the business, properties and personnel of Target as
Acquiror may reasonably request. Target agrees to provide to Acquiror and its accountants, counsel and other representatives copies of internal financial statements promptly upon request. 
  

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 4.4 Public Disclosure. Unless otherwise permitted by this Agreement, Acquiror and Target
shall consult with each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public statement or making any other public (or non-confidential) disclosure (whether or not in response to an inquiry) regarding the terms of this Agreement and
the transactions contemplated hereby, and neither shall issue any such press release or make any such statement or disclosure without the prior approval of the other (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld), except as may be required by
law.  
  
 SECTION FIVE 
  
 5. Conditions to the Merger. 
  
 5.1 Conditions to Obligations of Each Party to Effect the
Merger. The respective obligations of each party to this Agreement to consummate and effect this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction on or prior to the Effective Time of each of the
following conditions, any of which may be waived, in writing, by agreement of all the parties hereto: 
  
 (a) Stockholder Approval. This Agreement and the Merger shall have been duly approved and adopted by all of the stockholders of Target.

  
 (b) No Injunctions or Restraints; Illegality.
No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other order issued by any court of competent jurisdiction or other legal or regulatory restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Merger shall be in effect, nor
shall any proceeding brought by an administrative agency or commission or other governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, seeking any of the foregoing be pending; nor shall there be any action taken, or any statute, rule,
regulation or order enacted, entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the Merger, which makes the consummation of the Merger illegal. In the event an injunction or other order shall have been issued, each party agrees to use its reasonable diligent
efforts to have such injunction or other order lifted. 
  
 (c)
Governmental Approval. Acquiror, Newco and Target shall have timely obtained from each Governmental Entity all approvals, waivers and consents, if any, necessary for consummation of or in connection with the Merger and the several
transactions contemplated hereby. 
  
 (d) Substitution as
General Partner. Target shall have been removed as the general partner of the Partnership, a successor general partner shall have been substituted in place of Target as general partner of the Partnership, and Target shall have received a
release and indemnification from the Partnership, its partners and the successor general partner, in a form reasonably satisfactory to Acquiror and its counsel, releasing, indemnifying and holding Target harmless from any claims and liabilities
arising on or before the substitution. 
  
 5.2 Additional
Conditions to Obligations of Target. The obligations of Target to consummate and effect this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Effective Time of each of the following
conditions, any of which may be waived, in writing, by Target: 
  

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 (a) Representations, Warranties and Covenants (i) Each of the representations and
warranties of Acquiror and Newco in this Agreement that is expressly qualified by a reference to materiality shall be true in all respects as so qualified, and each of the representations and warranties of Acquiror and Newco in this Agreement that
is not so qualified shall be true and correct in all material respects, on and as of the Effective Time as though such representation or warranty had been made on and as of such time (except that those representations and warranties which address
matters only as of a particular date shall remain true and correct as of such date), and (ii) Acquiror and Newco shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants, obligations and conditions of this Agreement required to
be performed and complied with by them as of the Effective Time. 
  
 (b) No Material Adverse Changes. There shall not have occurred any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), properties, assets (including intangible assets), liabilities, business, operations, results
of operations or prospects of Acquiror and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole. 
  
 (c) Certificates of Acquiror. 
  
 (i) Compliance Certificate of Acquiror. Target shall have been provided with a certificate executed on behalf of Acquiror by its Chief Executive Officer to the effect that, as of the Effective Time, each
of the conditions set forth in Section 5.2 (a) and (b) above has been satisfied. 
  
 (ii) Certificate of Secretary of Acquiror. Target shall have been provided with a certificate executed by the Secretary of Acquiror certifying: 
  
 (A) Resolutions duly adopted by the Board of Directors authorizing the
execution of this Agreement and the execution, performance and delivery of all agreements, documents and transactions contemplated hereby; and 
  
 (B) The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Acquiror, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, including all amendments thereto.

  
 5.3 Additional Conditions to the Obligations of Acquiror
and Newco. The obligations of Acquiror and Newco to consummate and effect this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby shall be subject to the satisfaction at or prior to the Effective Time of each of the following conditions, any
of which may be waived, in writing, by Acquiror and Newco: 
  
 (a) Representations, Warranties and Covenants. (i) Each of the representations and warranties of Target in this Agreement that is expressly qualified by a reference to materiality shall be true in all respects as so qualified,
and each of the representations and warranties of Target in this Agreement that is not so qualified shall be true and correct in all material respects, on and as of the Effective Time as though such 

  

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representation or warranty had been made on and as of such time (except that those representations and warranties which address matters only as of a
particular date shall remain true and correct as of such date), and (ii) Target shall have performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants, obligations and conditions of this Agreement required to be performed and complied with by
it as of the Effective Time. 
  
 (b) No Material Adverse
Changes. There shall not have occurred any material adverse change in the condition (financial or otherwise), properties, assets (including intangible assets), liabilities, business, operations, results of operations or prospects of Target
and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole. 
  
 (c)
Certificates of Target. 
  
 (i) Compliance
Certificate of Target. Acquiror and Newco shall have been provided with a certificate executed on behalf of Target by its Chief Executive Officer to the effect that, as of the Effective Time, each of the conditions set forth in Section
5.3(a) and (b) above has been satisfied. 
  
 (ii)
Certificate of Secretary of Target. Acquiror and Newco shall have been provided with a certificate executed by the Secretary of Target certifying: 
  
 (A) Resolutions duly adopted by the Board of Directors and the shareholders authorizing the execution of this Agreement and
the execution, performance and delivery of all agreements, documents and transactions contemplated hereby; and 
  
 (B) The Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of Target, as in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time, including all amendments thereto.

  
 (d) Third Party Consents. Acquiror and Newco
shall have been furnished with evidence satisfactory to it that Target has obtained those consents, waivers, approvals or authorizations of those Governmental Entities and third parties whose consent or approval are required in connection with the
Merger. 
  
 (e) Injunctions or Restraints on Merger and
Conduct of Business. No proceeding brought by any administrative agency or commission of other governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, seeking to prevent the consummation of the Merger shall be pending. 
  
 (f) Stockholder Representation Letter. Acquiror and Newco
shall have been furnished with a completed and executed Stockholder Representation Letter from each shareholder of Target in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B. 
  
 (g) Payment of Expenses. Target and/or Bron shall have paid or reimbursed, or made provision acceptable to
the Company to pay or reimburse, all expenses as provided in Section 6.3. 
  

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 SECTION SIX 
  
 6. Termination, Amendment and Waiver. 
  
 6.1 Termination. At any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after approval of the matters
presented in connection with the Merger by the shareholders of Target, this Agreement may be terminated and the Merger may be abandoned by mutual consent of Target and Acquiror, or: 
  
 (a) by Acquiror, if Target shall materially breach any of its representations, warranties or obligations hereunder and such
breach shall not have been cured within ten calendar business days of receipt by Target of written notice of such breach, provided that Acquiror is not in material breach of any of its representations, warranties or obligations hereunder, and
provided further, that no cure period shall be required for a breach which by its nature cannot be cured; 
  
 (b) by Target, if Acquiror shall materially breach any of its representations, warranties or obligations hereunder and such breach shall not have been
cured within ten calendar days following receipt by Acquiror of written notice of such breach, provided that Target is not in material breach of any of its representations, warranties or obligations hereunder, and provided further, that no cure
period shall be required for a breach which by its nature cannot be cured. 
  
 6.2 Effect of Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement as provided in Section 6.1, except as otherwise specifically provided in Section 6.3, this Agreement shall forthwith become void
and there shall be no liability or obligation on the part of Acquiror or Target or their respective officers, directors, shareholders or affiliates, except to the extent that such termination results from the breach by a party hereto of any of its
representations, warranties or covenants set forth in this Agreement; provided that, the provisions of Section 4.4 (Public Disclosure) and this Section 6.2 shall remain in full force and effect and survive any termination of this Agreement.

  
 6.3 Expenses. Whether or not the Merger is
consummated, all costs and expenses incurred by Acquiror or Newco in connection with this Agreement, including the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, and the transactions contemplated hereby including, without limitation, filing fees and
the fees and expenses of accountants and legal counsel, shall be reimbursed by Target and/or Bron (a) on or before the latter to occur of the consummation of an underwritten offering by the Partnership or the Effective Time, but in no event later
than December 31, 2005, in the case of costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and negotiation of this Agreement, and (b) at or prior to the earlier to occur of the termination of this Agreement or the Effective Time in the
case of all other costs and expenses. In addition to the costs and expenses of Acquiror or Newco to be reimbursed by Target and/or Bron, Target and Bron shall each also pay their own costs and expenses. 
  
 6.4 Amendment. The boards of directors of the parties may cause
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Agreement by the shareholders of Target shall not (a) alter or change the amount or kind of consideration to be received on conversion of the Target Common
Stock, (b) alter or change any term of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Surviving Corporation to be effected by the Merger, or (c) alter or change any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement if such alteration or change would adversely
affect the shareholders of Target. 
  
 SECTION SEVEN

  
 7. Collateral Shares and Indemnification.

  
 7.1 Survival of Representations and Warranties.
All covenants to be performed prior to the Effective Time, and all representations and warranties in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement, and the indemnification obligations under Section 7.2(a) and 7.2(b) shall
survive the consummation of the Merger and continue for a period ending upon the earlier to occur of (a) two years from the Effective Time, or (b) the date on which Acquiror shall have completed either (i) a sale of all or substantially all of its
assets to an unrelated party or (ii) a merger or other reorganization resulting in a majority of the outstanding voting shares of Acquiror or the entity surviving such merger or reorganization being owned by persons who were not holders of at least
a majority of Acquiror’s capital stock immediately prior to such merger or other reorganization (the “Indemnification Period”); provided that if any claims for indemnification have been asserted with respect to any such
representations and warranties prior to the second anniversary of the Effective Time, the Indemnification Period shall continue in effect until final resolution of any such claims, and provided further that representations, warranties and covenants
relating to Taxes shall survive until 30 days after expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations relating to such Taxes. All covenants to be performed after the Effective Time shall continue indefinitely. 
  
 7.2 Indemnification. 
  
 (a) Indemnification Relating to the Partnership. From and
after the Effective Time, Bron shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless Acquiror and the Surviving Corporation, and such of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents that Acquiror or Surviving
Corporation is otherwise obligated to indemnify or defend under law, or pursuant to its charter or bylaws, or pursuant to agreement (Acquiror, Surviving Corporation and each of the foregoing persons or entities is hereinafter referred to
individually as an “Indemnified Person” and collectively as “Indemnified Persons”) from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, liabilities, fees (including without limitation attorneys’ fees) and
expenses (collectively, “Damages”) that any of the Indemnified Persons may become subject to during the Indemnification Period by reason of or in connection with any claim, demand, action or cause of action arising from or relating
to Target’s duties or responsibilities as general partner of the Partnership or in connection with Target’s role in the liquidation or dissolution of the Partnership, including the obligations of Target under any agreement entered into in
connection therewith. 
  
 (b) Indemnified Damages Relating
to the Merger. Subject to the limitations set forth in this Section 7, from and after the Effective Time, Bron shall protect, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Persons from and against any and all 

  

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Damages that any of the Indemnified Persons may become subject to during the Indemnification Period by reason of or in connection with any claim, demand,
action or cause of action alleging misrepresentation, breach of, or default in connection with, any of the representations, warranties, covenants or agreements of Target or Bron contained in this Agreement, including any exhibits or schedules
attached hereto, and the Agreement of Merger. Damages in each case shall be net of the amount of any insurance proceeds and indemnity and contribution actually recovered by Acquiror or the Surviving Corporation. 
  
 (c) Collateral Shares. Bron hereby agrees to pledge as
collateral to secure performance of Bron’s indemnification obligation during the Indemnification Period that number of shares of Acquiror Common Stock (as adjusted pursuant to any reclassification, recapitalization, split-up, combination, stock
dividend or exchange) that Bron is entitled to receive in the Merger in exchange for the Target Common Stock, equal to the quotient of (i) $15,000,000 divided by (ii) the average closing market price of Acquiror Common Stock during the five (5)
trading days immediately preceding the Effective Time (the “Collateral Shares”). Bron shall at the Effective Time pledge and grant to Acquiror a first-priority security interest in the Collateral Shares and shall assign, transfer
and deliver to Acquiror the Collateral Shares, together with the certificates evidencing the same, accompanied by stock transfer powers executed in blank, to secure performance of Bron’s indemnification obligations hereunder. In the event that
any additional documents or further action shall hereafter be, in the discretion of Acquiror, necessary to create, perfect or maintain its security interest in the Collateral Shares, Bron shall, at the reasonable request of Acquiror, execute and
deliver such other instruments and do and perform such other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable for creating, perfecting and maintaining the valid security interest of Acquiror in the Collateral Shares. During the Indemnification
Period, Bron shall have the right to vote and receive any cash dividends declared and paid on any Collateral Shares held by Acquiror (other than Collateral Shares which have been foreclosed upon in satisfaction of a demand for indemnification
pursuant to Section 7.3 below). Upon expiration of the Indemnification Period, Acquiror’s security interest in any Collateral Shares remaining in the possession of Acquiror shall be released and the certificates representing such shares,
together with stock transfer powers executed by Bron, shall be delivered to Bron. 
  
 (d) Defense of Claims. Promptly following receipt of notice by an Indemnified Party of a claim or action for which indemnification may be demanded hereunder, the Indemnified Person shall notify Bron in
writing of such claim or action, describing in reasonable detail the basis for such claim; provided however, that any delay in notifying Bron shall not prejudice the rights of such Indemnified Party hereunder unless such delay shall have a material
and adverse effect on the defense of such claim or action. Bron shall pay all legal fees and expenses of the Indemnified Person in the defense of indemnified claims or actions; provided however, that Bron shall not be obligated to pay legal fees and
expenses to more than one law firm, selected by a majority of such Indemnified Persons, in connection with the defense of similar claims arising out of the same alleged acts or omissions which have been asserted against more than one Indemnified
Person, unless there may be defenses available to an Indemnified Person which are different from or additional to those of other Indemnified Persons and which create, in the good faith judgment of such law firm, a conflict of interest in such
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effect any settlement, compromise or consent to the entry of judgment in any pending or threatened action, suit or proceeding unless such settlement,
compromise or consent includes an unconditional release of such Indemnified Person from all liability on claims that are the subject matter of such action, suit or proceeding. 
  
 7.3 Method of Asserting Claims for Indemnification. 
  
 (a) Demands for Indemnification. Acquiror may, from time to
time, deliver to Bron certificates, signed by any officer of Acquiror (an “Officer’s Certificate”), demanding indemnification hereunder and certifying that a majority of the independent directors of Acquiror then in office have
approved the demand. Each Officer’s Certificate shall state: (i) a claim for indemnification is being made pursuant to Section 7 of the Agreement, the date that Bron was notified of such claim and the identity of the Indemnified Person making
such claim, (ii) in reasonable detail, the individual items of such alleged indemnification obligations included in the amount so stated, the date each such item was paid, or properly accrued or arose; (iii) the aggregate dollar amount of the
indemnification obligation, if ascertainable; and (iv) the value per share of the Collateral Shares at the date of the demand, based upon the closing sale price of Acquiror Common Stock on such day, or if no such sale takes place on such day, the
average of the reported closing bid and asked prices on the principal national securities exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is quoted or listed, or if not so available, as determined in good faith by Acquiror’s Board of
Directors. 
  
 (b) Objections. If Bron fails to
give a notice of objection (“Objection Notice”) to Acquiror of his objection to a claim specified in the applicable Officer’s Certificate within thirty (30) days after such receipt, then the claim shall be deemed to be valid
and either (i) Bron shall pay to Acquiror by wire transfer or certified check in the amount of Damages specified in the Officer’s Certificate, or (ii) Acquiror may, upon not less than 10 days notice to Bron following approval of a majority of
the independent directors of Acquiror then in office, foreclose upon or otherwise enforce its security interest in any manner permitted by California law upon that number of Collateral Shares having an aggregate value (based on the per share
valuation specified in the Officer’s Certificate) equal to the Damages claimed in the Officer’s Certificate, or (iii) some combination of the foregoing as Bron and Acquiror may agree. Following a foreclosure upon such Collateral Shares,
Acquiror may sell or otherwise dispose of such shares at one or more private or public sales at such price and on such terms and in such manner as Acquiror may determine, subject to the requirements of applicable law. 
  
 (c) Arbitration. If Bron gives Acquiror an Objection Notice
within such thirty (30) day period, then within sixty (60) days thereafter, Acquiror and Bron shall demand arbitration of the matter and the matter will be settled by arbitration conducted by three (3) arbitrators in accordance with the Commercial
Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Within fifteen (15) days after such written notice is sent, Acquiror and Bron will each select one (1) arbitrator, and the two (2) arbitrators so selected will select a third arbitrator. The
decision of the arbitrators as to the validity and amount of any claim for indemnification in such Officer’s Certificate will be binding and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. Judgment upon any award rendered by the arbitrators may
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The arbitrators shall designate one (1) of its parties as the “non-prevailing party” and such non-prevailing party will pay its, his or
their own expenses, the fees of each arbitrator, and the expenses, including with limitation, attorneys’ fees and costs, incurred by the other party to the arbitration. 
  
 SECTION EIGHT 
  
 8. General Provisions. 
  
 8.1 Survival of Warranties. The representations, warranties and agreements set forth in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered
pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Effective Time of the Merger for the Indemnification Period as provided in Section 7 above. 
  
 8.2 Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient upon receipt, when
delivered personally or by courier, overnight delivery service or confirmed facsimile, or 48 hours after being deposited in the regular mail as certified or registered mail (airmail if sent internationally) with postage prepaid, if such notice is
addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address or facsimile number as set forth below, or as subsequently modified by written notice, 
  

					
	 (a) if to Acquiror, to:
	  	 	  	 
	 	  	 United Pan Am Financial Corp.
 Attn: Ray
Thousand, President
 3990 Westerly Place, Suite 200
 Newport
Beach, CA 92660
 Facsimile: 949-224-1912
 Telephone:
949-224-1278
	  	 
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  
			
	 (b) if to Target, to:
	  	 	  	 
	 	  	 BVG West Corp.
 Attn: Guillermo Bron,
President
 1901 Avenue of the Stars
 Suite 470
 Los Angeles, CA 90067
 Facsimile: 310-277-7582
 Telephone: 310-788-5700
	  	 
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  
	  	  

  
 8.3
Interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to Exhibits or Schedules, such reference shall be to an Exhibit or Schedule to this Agreement unless otherwise indicated. The words “include,”
“includes” and “including” when used herein shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The phrase “made available” in this Agreement shall mean
that the information referred to has been made available if requested by the party to whom such information is to be made available. The phrases “the date of this Agreement,” “the date hereof,” and terms of similar
import, unless the context otherwise requires, shall be deemed to refer to July 26, 2005. The table of contents and headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of
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 8.4 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. 
  
 8.5 Entire Agreement; Nonassignability. This Agreement and the documents and instruments and other agreements specifically referred to herein or delivered pursuant hereto, including the Exhibits, the
Schedules, including the Target Disclosure Schedule and the Acquiror Disclosure Schedule (a) constitute the entire agreement among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, both
written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and (b) shall not be assigned by operation of law or otherwise except as otherwise specifically provided. 
  
 8.6 Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable
law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith, in order to maintain the economic position enjoyed by each party as close as possible to that under the provision rendered unenforceable. In the event that the parties cannot reach
a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (a) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (b) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (c) the balance of
the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms. 
  
 8.7 Remedies Cumulative. Except as otherwise provided herein, any and all remedies herein expressly conferred upon a party will be deemed cumulative with and not exclusive of any other remedy conferred hereby, or by law or
equity upon such party, and the exercise by a party of any one remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other remedy. 
  
 8.8 Governing Law. This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall
be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law. 
  
 8.9 Rules of Construction. The parties hereto agree that they have been represented by counsel during the negotiation, preparation and
execution of this Agreement and, therefore, waive the application of any law, regulation, holding or rule of construction providing that ambiguities in an agreement or other document will be construed against the party drafting such agreement or
document. 
  
 8.10 Amendments and Waivers. Any term
of this Agreement may be amended or waived only with the written consent of the parties or their respective successors and assigns. Any amendment or waiver effected in accordance with this Section 8.10 shall be binding upon the parties and their
respective successors and assigns. 
  

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 Target, Acquiror and Newco have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above. 

 

			
	 TARGET:

	
	BVG WEST CORP.
		
	 By:
	 	 /s/ Guillermo Bron

	 	 	 Guillermo Bron, President

	
	 ACQUIROR:

	
	UNITED PAN AM FINANCIAL CORP.
		
	 By:
	 	 /s/ Ray Thousand

	 	 	 Ray Thousand, Chief Executive Officer

	
	 BRON:

	
	GUILLERMO BRON
	
	 /s/ Guillermo Bron

  

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 EXHIBITS 
  

	 	Exhibit	A -     Exchange Ratio 

  

	 	Exhibit	B -     Form of Stockholder Representation Letter 

  

 1 

 EXHIBIT A 
  

EXCHANGE RATIO 
  
 Each share of Target Common Stock outstanding at the Effective Time shall be exchanged for that number of shares of Acquiror Common Stock determined
pursuant to the following ratio: 
  
 (Number of BVG-Owned Shares
at the Effective Time) divided by (Number of shares of Target Common Stock outstanding at the Effective Time) 
  

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 EXHIBIT B 
  

FORM OF STOCKHOLDER REPRESENTATION LETTER 
  
 Board of Directors 
 United Pan Am Financial Corp. 
 1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1880 
 Los Angeles, CA 90017 
  
 RE: [            ] shares of Common Stock 
  
 Gentlemen: 
  
 In connection with the issuance of
[                    ] shares (the “Shares) of Common Stock of United Pan Am Financial Corp. (the “Company”)
pursuant to an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger between and among [                    ] (“Newco”), the Company and
BVG West Corp. (“Target”) dated as of July             , 2005 (the “Merger Agreement”), the undersigned stockholder of Target (the
“Stockholder”) represents and warrants to the Company and Newco as follows: 
  
 1. Acquired Entirely for Own Account. The Shares to be acquired by the Stockholder will be acquired for investment for the Stockholder’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the
resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that the Stockholder has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. The Stockholder further represents that the Stockholder does not presently
have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such person or to any third person, with respect to any of the Shares. 
  
 2. Restricted Securities. The Stockholder understands that the Shares
have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), by reason of a specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act which depend upon, among other things,
the bona fide nature of the investment intent and the accuracy of the Stockholder’s representations as expressed herein. The Stockholder understands that the Shares are “restricted securities” under applicable U.S. federal and state
securities laws and that, pursuant to these laws, the Stockholder must hold the Shares indefinitely unless they are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and qualified by state authorities, or an exemption from such registration and
qualification requirements is available. The Stockholder further acknowledges that if an exemption from registration or qualification is available, it may be conditioned on various requirements including, but not limited to, the time and manner of
sale, the holding period for the Shares, and on requirements relating to the Company which are outside of the Stockholder’s control, and which the Company is under no obligation and may not be able to satisfy. 
  
 3. Legends. The Stockholder understands that the Shares, and any
securities issued in respect of or exchange for the Shares, may bear one or all of the following legends: 
  

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 (a) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. NO SUCH SALE OR DISTRIBUTION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATED THERETO OR AN OPINION OF
COUNSEL IN A FORM SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.” 
  
 (b) Any legend required by the Blue Sky laws of any state to the extent such laws are applicable to the shares represented by the certificate so legended.

  
 4. Experience and Disclosure. The Stockholder, by
virtue of his, her or its ownership of Target’s shares, has a preexisting business and/or investment relationship with the Company and is familiar with the Company and its business and financial condition and results of operations. The
Stockholder has also such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters as to be capable of evaluating the merits and risks relating to the acquisition of the Shares and has reviewed and inspected all of the data and information
provided to it by the Company in connection with the Merger. The Stockholder has been furnished by the Company with all the documents and information regarding the Company which the Stockholder has requested, and has been afforded the opportunity to
ask questions of and receive answers from duly authorized officers or other representatives of the Company concerning the Company’s business, assets and financial position. 
  

	
	 
	
	 
	 

  

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