-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MQ6mo8ilf02FAeVz0qjgTc0qHw2JmorgNd3W+DC/scJkLl2qIDUMLAl+rP6quyqn 4NPBK5W1bOCtscbP61zvqw== 0000950124-08-002778.txt : 20080620 0000950124-08-002778.hdr.sgml : 20080620 20080620112841 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950124-08-002778 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13D/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 FILED AS OF DATE: 20080620 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080620 GROUP MEMBERS: FBOP CORPORATION GROUP MEMBERS: MICHAEL E. KELLY SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PFF BANCORP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001004969 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035] IRS NUMBER: 954561623 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-48535 FILM NUMBER: 08909315 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9337 MILLIKEN AVENUE CITY: RANCO CUCAMONGA STATE: CA ZIP: 91729 BUSINESS PHONE: 909-941-5400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 9337 MILLIKEN AVENUE CITY: RANCO CUCAMONGA STATE: CA ZIP: 91729 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Cottonwood Holdings, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001415630 IRS NUMBER: 204590453 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13D/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11 WEST MADISON STREET CITY: OAK PARK STATE: IL ZIP: IL BUSINESS PHONE: 708-763-9345 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11 WEST MADISON STREET CITY: OAK PARK STATE: IL ZIP: IL SC 13D/A 1 c27581sc13dza.htm AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE 13D sc13dza
 
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1 )

PFF BANCORP, INC.
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
69331W104
(CUSIP Number)
William Ramette
Cottonwood Holdings, Inc.
11 W. Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 386-5000
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to
Receive Notices and Communications)
June 13, 2008
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of Rule 13d-1(e), 13d-1(f) or 13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See Rule 13d-7(b) for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person’s initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 
 


 

                     
CUSIP No.
 
69331W104 
Schedule 13D  

 

           
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITY ONLY)

Cottonwood Holdings, Inc.
     
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*

  (a)   o 
  (b)   o 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS*
   
  WC
     
5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Illinois
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   2,229,200
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   2,229,200
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  2,229,200
     
12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  9.85%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
   
  Corporation (CO)


 

                     
CUSIP No.
 
69331W104 
Schedule 13D

 

           
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITY ONLY)

FBOP Corporation
     
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*

  (a)   o 
  (b)   o 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS*
   
  AF
     
5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Illinois
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   2,229,200
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   2,229,200
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  2,229,200
     
12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  9.85%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
   
  Corporation (CO)


 

                     
CUSIP No.
 
69331W104M 
Schedule 13D  

 

           
1   NAMES OF REPORTING PERSONS
I.R.S. IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON (ENTITY ONLY)

Michael E. Kelly
     
     
2   CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP*

  (a)   o 
  (b)   o 
     
3   SEC USE ONLY
   
   
     
4   SOURCE OF FUNDS*
   
  AF
     
5   CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS 2(d) OR 2(e)
   
  o
     
6   CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
   
  Illinois
       
  7   SOLE VOTING POWER
     
NUMBER OF   2,229,200
       
SHARES 8   SHARED VOTING POWER
BENEFICIALLY    
OWNED BY   0
       
EACH 9   SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING    
PERSON   2,229,200
       
WITH 10   SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
     
    0
     
11   AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
   
  2,229,200
     
12   CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES*
   
  o
     
13   PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
   
  9.85%
     
14   TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
   
  Individual (IN)


 

This Amendment No. 1 amends and supplements the Schedule 13D originally filed on behalf of Cottonwood Holdings, Inc., FBOP Corporation and Michael E. Kelly on December 18, 2007 in reference to the Common Stock of PFF Bancorp, Inc.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction.
Item 4 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
     On June 13, 2008, PFF Bancorp, Inc. (“PFF Bancorp” or the “Company”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which FBOP Corporation (“FBOP”) will acquire PFF Bancorp. Under the terms of the Agreement, upon the consummation of the transaction the stockholders of PFF Bancorp will receive $1.35 in cash for each share of PFF Bancorp common stock held. In addition, FBOP will immediately loan $7 million to PFF Bancorp in exchange for a secured note convertible into preferred stock of the Company with voting rights equivalent to 19.9% of the outstanding voting stock of the Company.
     Consummation of the merger transaction is subject to approval by PFF Bancorp’s stockholders and regulatory approval, as well as the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
     The foregoing descriptions of the transaction do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the applicable agreements, copies of which are filed as exhibits to this Amended Schedule 13D or Exhibits to the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2008 and incorporated by reference in the exhibits to this Amended Schedule 13D.

 


 

Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer.
Item 5 remains unchanged except pursuant to Item 5(c) no shares of the Issuer have been acquired in the last sixty (60) days.
Item 6. Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer.
On June 13, 2008, FBOP and M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank (“M&I”), entered into an agreement pursuant to which FBOP has the right to, and under certain circumstances is required to, purchase a promissory note payable to M&I by PFF Bancorp.
In addition, certain directors and executive officers of PFF Bancorp have signed agreements to vote their shares in favor of the proposed merger. These agreements apply to approximately 800,000 of PFF Bancorp’s outstanding shares.
The foregoing descriptions of these agreements do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the applicable agreement, copies of which are filed exhibits to this Amended Schedule 13D.
Item 7. Material to be Filed as Exhibits.
     
Exhibit 1:
  Joint Filing Agreement among FBOP Corporation, Cottonwood Holdings, Inc. and Michael E. Kelly.*
Exhibit 2:
  Agreement and Plan of Merger among PFF Bancorp, Inc. FBOP Corporation and California Madison Holdings, Inc. dated June 13, 2008.**
Exhibit 3:
  Convertible Promissory Note dated June 13, 2008.**
Exhibit 4
  Forbearance Letter dated June 13, 2008.**
Exhibit 5
  Agreement between M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank and FBOP Corporation regarding M&I Loan dated June 13, 2008.
Exhibit 6
  Voting Agreement and Irrevocable Proxy dated June 13, 2008.
Exhibit 7
  Pledge Agreement dated June 13, 2008.**
 
*   Filed in original Schedule 13D, with consent dated December 17, 2007.
 
**   Incorporated by reference in the Company’s Form 8-K filed June 18, 2008.

 


 

SIGNATURE
     After reasonable inquiry and to the best of knowledge and belief of the Reporting Persons, each Reporting Person certifies that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
         
  Dated: June 19, 2008

  FBOP Corporation
 
 
  By:   /s/ Michael F. Dunning    
    Michael F. Dunning   
    Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer   
 
  Cottonwood Holdings, Inc.
 
 
  By:   /s/ William M. Ramette    
    William M. Ramette   
    President   
 
    /s/ Michael E. Kelly    

 

EX-99.5 2 c27581exv99w5.htm AGREEMENT BETWEEN M&I MARSHALL & ILSLEY BANK AND FBOP CORPORATION exv99w5
         
Exhibit 5
AGREEMENT REGARDING M&I LOAN
     THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 13, 2008, is made by and between FBOP Corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Illinois (“FBOP”), and M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank, a bank organized under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (“M&I”).
RECITALS
     WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution and delivery of this Agreement, FBOP, California Madison Holdings, Inc. and PFF Bancorp, Inc. have entered into a Merger Agreement dated as of even date herewith (the “Merger Agreement”);
     WHEREAS, in connection therewith, and subject to the terms and conditions hereof, FBOP has agreed to provide certain financial accommodations to PFF;
     WHEREAS, PFF has entered into that certain Promissory Note dated as of December 16, 2007 in favor of M&I and the related Letter Agreement dated January 31, 2008, as modified by amendments dated April 30, 2008, May 30, 2008 and June 13, 2008 (the “Note”);
     WHEREAS, the principal amount outstanding on the Note is $44,000,000;
     WHEREAS, M&I has agreed to extend the maturity date on the Note from June 16, 2008 to June 16, 2009 and to make certain other amendments to the terms of the Note;
     WHEREAS, in consideration of M&I agreeing to amend and extend the Note, subject to the terms and conditions hereof FBOP has agreed to purchase the Note from M&I under certain circumstances and on or before June 16, 2009;
     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants hereinafter contained, the parties hereby agree as follows:
     1. Optional Purchase. FBOP shall have the right, at its option, at any time to purchase the Note from M&I at a price equal to the principal amount then outstanding plus accrued interest to the date of purchase. FBOP will give M&I notice of its intent to purchase the Note at least three business days prior to the effective date of the purchase.
     2. Mandatory Purchase. FBOP shall be required to purchase the Note from M&I (i) in the event that PFF fails to make any payment of interest on the Note when due and (ii) in any event no later than June 16, 2009, in each case at a price equal to the principal amount then outstanding plus accrued interest through the date of purchase. M&I will give FBOP written notice of any default described in (i) above and FBOP shall, within five business days of receipt of such notice, purchase the Note on the terms described herein.
     3. No Transfers, Amendments. M&I agrees not to transfer the Note to any person without the prior written consent of FBOP and agrees to affix the following legend to the Note:

 


 

“This Note is subject to restrictions on transfer.”
     M&I further agrees not to amend or modify the Note or the Pledge Agreement (as hereinafter defined) without the prior written consent of FBOP.
     4. Representations, Warranties and Covenants.
     (a) Each party represents and warrants that it has full power and authority to execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
     (b) FBOP represents and warrants that this Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of FBOP, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general principles of equity.
     (c) M&I represents and warrants that this Agreement is the legal, valid and binding obligation of M&I, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, or similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally or by general principles of equity.
     (d) M&I is and shall at all times during the term of this Agreement be the lawful owner of the Note, free from all liens, claims, security interests and encumbrances whatsoever.
     (e) Concurrently with FBOP’s purchase of the Note, M&I will assign to FBOP all of its rights in and to any other agreements entered into in connection with the Note and to any collateral pledged to secure the Note, including without limitation its rights under that certain Commercial Pledge Agreement dated as of September 28, 2007 (the “Pledge Agreement”) and will deliver to FBOP the original stock certificates and related stock powers held by M&I as security for the Note.
     5. Choice of Law; Assignment. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns, and construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws in effect in the State of Illinois without giving effect to principles of choice of law. Neither party may assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder. None of the terms or provisions of this Agreement may be waived, altered, modified or amended except in writing duly signed for and on behalf of each of the parties hereto.
     6. CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. ANY LITIGATION BASED HEREON, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) IN CONNECTION HEREWITH SHALL BE BROUGHT AND MAINTAINED EXCLUSIVELY IN THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS OR IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS. EACH PARTY HERETO EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION AS SET FORTH ABOVE. EACH PARTY HERETO EXPRESSLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST

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EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ANY OBJECTION WHICH IT MAY HAVE OR HEREAFTER MAY HAVE TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT REFERRED TO ABOVE AND ANY CLAIM THAT ANY SUCH LITIGATION HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM.
     7. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HERETO EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRAIL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING HEREUNDER OR IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.
     8. Entire Agreement. This Agreement (including the exhibits referred to herein) constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understandings, agreements, or representations by or between the parties, written or oral, regarding the matters set forth herein.
     9. Section Titles. The Section titles contained in this Agreement are and shall be without substantive meaning or content of any kind whatsoever and are not a part of the agreement between the parties hereto.
     10. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, which shall, collectively and separately, constitute one agreement.
     11. Notices. Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party to the others shall be in writing and delivered personally or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, overnight express service or confirmed facsimile transmission as follows:
         
 
  If to M&I:   M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank
770 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Facsimile: 414-765-7625
 
       
 
      Attn: Mark R. Hogan
 
       
 
  If to FBOP:   FBOP Corporation
11 West Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Facsimile: 708-445-3223
 
       
 
      Attn: Edward C. Fitzpatrick
 
       
 
  If to PFF:   PFF Bancorp, Inc.
9337 Milliken Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Facsimile: 409-941-5430
 
       
 
      Attn: Richard L. Golish
The parties agree to copy PFF on the notices described in Sections 1 and 2 hereof.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first written above.
         
  M&I MARSHALL & ILSEY BANK
 
 
  By:   Mark R. Hogan    
    Name:   Mark R. Hogan   
    Title:   Executive Vice President   
 
     
  By:   David R. Seiler    
    Name:   David R. Seiler   
    Title:   Senior Vice President   
 
  FBOP CORPORATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ Michael F. Dunning    
    Name:   Michael F. Dunning   
    Title:   Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer   
 

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EX-99.6 3 c27581exv99w6.htm VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY DATED JUNE 13, 2008 exv99w6
Exhibit 6
VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY
     THIS VOTING AGREEMENT AND IRREVOCABLE PROXY (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of June 13, 2008 by and among the stockholders listed on the signature page(s) hereto (collectively, the “Stockholders” and each individually, a “Stockholder”), and FBOP Corporation, an Illinois corporation (“FBOP”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in the Merger Agreement referred to below.
     WHEREAS, as of the date hereof, the Stockholders collectively own of record and beneficially the shares of the Holding Company Common Stock (such shares being referred to herein collectively as the “Shares” and, for the avoidance of doubt, all references herein to a Stockholder’s Shares shall include not only all the Shares opposite such Stockholder’s name on Schedule I, but also all additional shares of Holding Company Common Stock that are owned directly or indirectly by such Stockholder), set forth opposite their respective names on Schedule I hereto subject in all cases to Transfers (as defined herein) of such Shares that have been made to Permitted Transferees (as defined herein) to the extent permitted by and in accordance with Section 2(a);
     WHEREAS, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, FBOP, California Madison Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of FBOP (“Acquisition”), and PFF Bancorp, Inc. (“Holding Company” or “Company”) are entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of the date hereof (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which, upon the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, Acquisition will be merged with and into the Company, and the Company will be the surviving corporation (the “Merger”); and
     WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of FBOP to enter into the Merger Agreement, FBOP has required that the Stockholders enter into, and in order to induce FBOP to enter into the Merger Agreement, the Stockholders are willing to enter into, this Agreement.
     NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereby agree, severally and not jointly, as follows:
     Section 1. Voting of Shares.
          (a) Each Stockholder covenants and agrees that until the termination of this Agreement in accordance with the terms hereof, at the meeting of the stockholders of the Company to consider the Transaction (“Company Stockholders’ Meeting”) or any other meeting of the stockholders of the Company, however called, and in any action by written consent of the stockholders of the Company, such Stockholder (i) will vote or consent to, or cause to be voted or consented to, all of his, her or its Shares to approve the Merger Agreement and (ii) will vote all of his, her or its Shares against, and not provide consents to, any and all Competing Transactions and agreements providing for Competing Transactions or any proposal or

 


 

nomination made by a Person who is, or whose Affiliate is, making, or has communicated an intention to make, a proposal for a Competing Transaction. In the event the Merger Agreement is amended in accordance with its terms to provide for a tender offer structure, such Stockholder shall tender his, her or its Shares before the scheduled expiration date for such tender offer by FBOP.
          (b) Each Stockholder hereby irrevocably grants to, and appoints, FBOP, and any individual designated in writing by it, and each of them individually, as its proxy and attorney-in-fact (with full power of substitution), for and in its name, place and stead, to vote his, her or its Shares at the Company Shareholders’ Meeting or any other meeting of the stockholders of the Company, however called, and in any action by written consent of the stockholders of the Company with respect to any of the matters specified in, and in accordance and consistent with, Section 1(a). Each Stockholder understands and acknowledges that FBOP is entering into the Merger Agreement in reliance upon the Stockholder’s execution and delivery of this Agreement. Each Stockholder hereby affirms that the irrevocable proxy set forth in this Section 1(b) is given in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, and that such irrevocable proxy is given to secure the performance of the duties of such Stockholder under this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein, each Stockholder hereby (i) affirms that the irrevocable proxy is coupled with an interest and may under no circumstances be revoked, (ii) ratifies and confirms all that the proxies appointed hereunder may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof and (iii) affirms that such irrevocable proxy is executed and intended to be irrevocable in accordance with the applicable provisions of the GCL. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, the irrevocable proxy granted hereunder shall automatically terminate upon the termination of this Agreement.
     Section 2. Transfer of Shares; Non-Solicitation.
          (a) Each Stockholder covenants and agrees that, without the written consent of FBOP, such Stockholder will not directly or indirectly (i) sell, assign, transfer (including by merger, interspousal disposition pursuant to a domestic relations proceeding or otherwise by operation of law), pledge, encumber, assign or otherwise dispose of (“Transfer”) any Shares or the Beneficial Ownership (as hereinafter defined) thereof (except to a Permitted Transferee), (ii) deposit any Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement with respect to any Shares or the Beneficial Ownership thereof or grant or agree to grant any proxy or power of attorney with respect thereto which is inconsistent with this Agreement or (iii) enter into any contract, option or other arrangement or undertaking with respect to the direct or indirect Transfer of any Shares or the Beneficial Ownership thereof (except, in each case under clause (i) and this clause (iii), to a Permitted Transferee). For purpose of this Agreement, “Beneficial Ownership” shall have the meaning given to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act (disregarding the reference to “within 60 days” in Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i)). As used herein, a “Permitted Transferee” shall mean a Person that (A) is a signatory to this Agreement as of the date hereof, owns Shares continuously from the date hereof through the time of the action proposed under Section 2(a)(i) or Section 2(a)(iii), and has not violated this Agreement or (B) before such action proposed under Section 2(a)(i) or Section 2(a)(iii) occurs, agrees in writing, in

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form and substance to the reasonable satisfaction of FBOP, to be bound as a Stockholder under this Agreement and has not violated this Agreement. In connection with any Transfer of Shares to a Permitted Transferee, the transferring Stockholder may transfer its rights and obligations under this Agreement to the Permitted Transferee, but the transferring Stockholder shall remain primarily liable for all breaches of such obligations before such Transfer and shall remain secondarily liable for all breaches of such transferred obligations from and after such Transfer. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement shall permit any Transfer of Shares, Beneficial Ownership, rights or obligations or any other action that would otherwise be permitted by this Section 2(a) if such Transfer or other action would create any material impediment or delay to the performance or consummation of the Merger Agreement or this Agreement, including, without limitation, triggering the applicability of any state takeover statute or similar law to the Merger Agreement, this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement or this Agreement.
          (b) Each Stockholder undertakes that, while this Agreement is in effect, except as contemplated by Section 8, such Stockholder shall not, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, initiate, propose or knowingly encourage (including by way of furnishing information or assistance) or take any other action to facilitate, any inquiries or the making of any proposal which constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, any Competing Transaction, (ii) agree to, approve, endorse or recommend any Competing Transaction, (iii) execute or enter into any letter of intent, agreement in principle, memorandum of understanding, agreement, option agreement, merger agreement, asset purchase or share exchange or issuance agreement, voting agreement or similar agreement or arrangement with respect to any Competing Transaction, (iv) enter into, continue, participate, engage or knowingly assist in any manner in negotiations or discussions with, or provide any non-public information or data to, any person (other than FBOP or any of its affiliates or representatives) relating to any Competing Transaction or (v) authorize any of such Stockholder’s officers, directors or employees (where applicable) or any investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant or other representatives retained by such Stockholder or by any of its Affiliates to take any of the actions set forth in clauses (i) through (iv) of this Section 2(b).
     Section 3. Waiver of Appraisal Rights. Stockholder hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives any rights of appraisal, dissenters’ rights or similar rights that Stockholder may have in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger.
     Section 4. Reasonable Efforts to Cooperate.
          (a) Except as contemplated by Section 8, each Stockholder will, without further consideration, promptly provide any information reasonably requested by the Company, FBOP or Acquisition for any regulatory application or filing made or approval sought in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or the Merger Agreement (including filings with the SEC or any other governmental entity).

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          (b) Each Stockholder hereby consents to the publication and disclosure in the Proxy Statement, statements of beneficial ownership filed by FBOP and its Affiliates (and any other documents or communications provided by FBOP, Acquisition or the Company to any governmental entity or to security holders of the Company) such Stockholder’s identity and Beneficial Ownership of the Shares and the nature of such Stockholder’s commitments, arrangements and understandings under and relating to this Agreement.
          (c) Each Stockholder agrees, while this Agreement is in effect, to notify FBOP promptly in writing (i) of the number of additional Shares, any options to purchase Shares or other securities of the Company acquired by such Stockholder, if any, after the date hereof and (ii) except to the extent specifically set forth in Section 8, if it receives, in its capacity as a Stockholder, any inquiries or proposals relating to the matters contemplated by Section 2(b) and to include in such notice the identity of the counterparty and the material provisions of the inquiry or proposal.
          (d) Except to the extent specifically set forth in Section 8, each Stockholder hereby covenants and agrees to execute and deliver any additional documents necessary or desirable, in the reasonable opinion of FBOP, to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
          (e) If Stockholder is the Beneficial Owner of the Shares but not the record owner, Stockholder agrees to take all actions necessary to cause the record owner and any nominees to vote all of the Shares in accordance with Section 1(a).
     Section 5. Representations and Warranties of the Stockholders. Each Stockholder on such Stockholder’s own behalf hereby severally, and not jointly, represents and warrants to FBOP as follows:
          (a) Ownership of Shares. Except as set forth on Schedule I hereto, the Stockholder (i) is the sole owner of record and Beneficial Owner of all of the Shares as set forth opposite his, her or its name on Schedule I hereto free and clear of any pledges, liens, security interests, mortgage, claims, defects or other encumbrances (except as created in favor of FBOP by this Agreement) and (ii) has sole voting power with respect to all of such Shares and has not entered into any voting agreement or voting trust with respect to any such Shares and except for this Agreement has not as of the date hereof granted a proxy, a consent or power of attorney with respect to such Shares and, so long as this Agreement is in effect, will not grant any such proxies, consents and powers of attorney with respect to such Shares that are inconsistent with this Agreement.
          (b) Power, Binding Agreement. The Stockholder has the requisite power and authority to enter into and perform all of his, her or its obligations under this Agreement, including the granting of the irrevocable proxy pursuant to Section 1(b), and no further proceedings or actions on the part of such Stockholder are necessary to authorize the execution, delivery or performance by such Stockholder of this Agreement or the consummation by such Stockholder of the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly and validly

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executed and delivered by the Stockholder and constitutes a valid and binding obligation of the Stockholder, enforceable against the Stockholder in accordance with its terms.
          (c) No Conflicts. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Stockholder do not, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby by the Stockholder will not, result in any breach or violation of, require any consent under, be in conflict with or constitute a default (whether with notice of lapse of time or both) under any mortgage, bond, indenture, agreement, instrument, obligation, judgment, order, decree, law or regulation to which the Stockholder is a party or by which the Stockholder (or his, her or its Shares) is bound, except for any such breach, violation, conflict or default which, individually or in the aggregate, would not in any material respect impair or adversely affect the Stockholder’s ability to perform his, her or its obligations under this Agreement.
          (d) Brokers and Finders. Except as may be disclosed pursuant to the Merger Agreement, no investment banker, broker, finder or other intermediary is entitled to a fee or commission from FBOP, Acquisition or the Company based on any arrangement made on behalf of Stockholder.
     Section 6. Termination. This Agreement shall terminate upon the first to occur of (a) the Effective Time of the Merger and (b) any termination of the Merger Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof, or upon the mutual written consent of all of the parties hereto. Any such termination shall be without prejudice to liabilities arising hereunder before such termination.
     Section 7. Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that irreparable damage would occur in the event any provision of this Agreement was not performed in accordance with the terms hereof and that the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms hereof, in addition to any other remedy at law or in equity without posting any bond or other undertaking.
     Section 8. Fiduciary Duties. Each Stockholder is signing this Agreement solely in such Stockholder’s capacity as an owner of his, her or its respective Shares, and nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an agreement or understanding by such Stockholder in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Company or shall limit, prohibit, prevent or preclude such Stockholder from taking or not taking any action in his or her capacity as an officer or director of the Company, including any actions or inactions permitted under the Merger Agreement.
     Section 9. Miscellaneous.
          (a) Entire Agreement; Amendments, Modifications and Waivers. This Agreement and the Merger Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior understandings, agreements or representations by or among the parties hereto, written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof, and the parties hereto specifically disclaim reliance on any such prior understandings,

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agreements or representations to the extent not embodied in this Agreement or the Merger Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or rescinded except by an instrument in writing signed by each of the applicable parties hereto; provided, that FBOP and Acquisition may waive compliance by any other party with any representation, agreement or condition otherwise required to be complied with by any such party under this Agreement or release any other party from its obligations under this Agreement, but any such waiver or release shall be effective only if in writing and executed by FBOP and Acquisition.
          (b) Severability. Any term or provision of this Agreement that is invalid or unenforceable in any situation in any jurisdiction shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or the validity or enforceability of the offending term or provision in any other situation or in any other jurisdiction. If the final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction declares that any term or provision hereof is invalid or unenforceable, the parties hereto agree that the court making such determination shall have the power to limit the term or provision, to delete specific words or phrases, or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and this Agreement shall be enforceable as so modified. In the event such court does not exercise the power granted to it in the prior sentence, the parties hereto agree to replace such invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a valid and enforceable term or provision that will achieve, to the extent possible, the economic, business and other purposes of such invalid or unenforceable term.
          (c) Governing Law; Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of Delaware, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under applicable principles of conflict of laws thereof. In any action or proceeding between any of the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, each of the parties: (A) irrevocably and unconditionally consents and submits to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state courts of the State of Delaware and to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and (B) agrees that all claims in respect of such action or proceeding may be heard and determined exclusively in any Delaware state or federal court sitting in the State of Delaware.
          (d) Counterparts and Signature. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when counterparts have been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to the other parties, it being understood that all parties need not sign the same counterpart. This Agreement may be executed and delivered by facsimile transmission.
          (e) Notices. Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given hereunder by any party hereto to another shall be in writing and delivered personally or by confirmed facsimile transmission or sent by a recognized overnight courier service or by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, with return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

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(i)  if to a Stockholder to the address set forth below such Stockholder’s name on Schedule I to this Agreement;
(ii) if to the FBOP, to:
FBOP Corporation
11 West Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Attn: Edward C. Fitzpatrick
Facsimile Number: (708) 445-3223
with a copy to:
Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP
111 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
Attn: Colleen M. Hennessy
Facsimile Number: (312) 443-0336
 
(iii) if to the Company, to:
PFF Bancorp, Inc.
9337 Milliken Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Attention: Robert L. Golish
Facsimile Number: (909) 941-5430
with a copy to:
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Attention: Trevor Norwitz
Facsimile Number: (212) 403-1333
E-mail: tsnorwitz@wlrk.com
     Any such notice, request, instruction or other document shall be deemed received (i) on the date delivered personally or delivered by confirmed facsimile transmission, (ii) on the next Business Day after it was sent by overnight courier, delivery charges prepaid or (iii) on the fourth Business Day after it was sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid. Any of the persons shown above may change its address for purposes of this section by giving notice in accordance herewith.

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          (f) No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is not intended, and shall not be deemed, to confer any rights or remedies upon any person other than the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns or to otherwise create any third-party beneficiary hereto.
          (g) Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned or delegated, in whole or in part, by operation of law or otherwise by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties, and any such assignment or delegation without such prior written consent shall be null and void, except that the FBOP may assign this Agreement to any Affiliate of FBOP without the consent of the Company or the Stockholders (provided that the FBOP shall remain liable for all of its obligations under this Agreement) and any Stockholder may assign this Agreement to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, Section 2(a). Subject to the preceding sentence, this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns.
          (h) Interpretation. When reference is made in this Agreement to a Section, such reference shall be to a Section of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement. The language used in this Agreement shall be deemed to be the language chosen by the parties hereto to express their mutual intent, and no rule of strict construction shall be applied against any party. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa. Any reference to any federal, state, local or foreign statute or law shall be deemed also to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires otherwise. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used in this Agreement, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” No summary of this Agreement prepared by the parties shall affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
          (i) WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be signed individually or by its respective duly authorized officer as of the date first written above.
             
    FBOP CORPORATION  
 
           
 
  By:   Michael E Kelly    
 
           
    Name: Michael E Kelly
    Title: Chairman
         
 
  STOCKHOLDERS:    
 
       
 
       
 
  Gregory Talbott    
 
       
 
       
 
  Robert Burwell    
 
       
 
       
 
  Larry Rinehart    
 
       
 
       
 
  Royce Stutzman    
 
       
 
       
 
  Jil Stark    
 
       
 
       
 
  Curtis Morris    
 
       
 
       
 
  Stephen Morgan    

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  Richard Crean    
 
       
 
       
 
  Kevin McCarthy    
Acknowledged and Agreed
PFF BANCORP, INC.
         
By:
  Kevin McCarthy    
 
       
Name: Kevin McCarthy
   
Title: President/CEO
   

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SCHEDULE I
As of June 13, 2008
         
Stockholder Name and Address   Number of Shares
Gregory Talbott
46 Panorama
    234,757  
Coto de Caza, CA 92679
       
 
       
Robert Burwell
264 Sonora Place
    86,097  
Claremont, CA 91711
       
 
       
Larry Rinehart
1282 Upland Hills Dr. S.
    111,372  
Upland, CA 91784
       
 
       
Royce Stutzman
7557 Scott Forbes Road
    16,055  
Browns Valley, CA 95918
       
 
       
Jil Stark
1679 Tulane Road
    64,337  
Claremont, CA 91711
       
 
       
Curtis Morris
243 E. Fourth Street
    62,437  
San Dimas, CA 91773
       
 
       
Stephen Morgan
2518 N. Mountain Ave.
    11,100  
Claremont, CA 91711
       
 
       
Richard Crean
5007 Via Verde
    16,500  
Alta Loma, CA 91701
       
 
       
Kevin McCarthy
249 W. Buffington St.
    201,998  
Upland, CA 91784
       
TOTAL:
    804,653  

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