0000950137-01-500767 Sample Contracts

1 EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED AS OF APRIL 4, 2001

Agreement and Plan of Merger • April 9th, 2001 • Dean Foods Co • Dairy products • Delaware

• Contract Type
  Agreement and Plan of Merger
• Filed
  April 9th, 2001
• Company
  Dean Foods Co
• Industry
  Dairy products
• Jurisdiction
  Delaware

RECITALS:

Change in Control Agreement • April 9th, 2001 • Dean Foods Co • Dairy products • Delaware

• Contract Type
  Change in Control Agreement
• Filed
  April 9th, 2001
• Company
  Dean Foods Co
• Industry
  Dairy products
• Jurisdiction
  Delaware

Rights Agent RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Rights Agreement • April 9th, 2001 • Dean Foods Co • Dairy products

• Contract Type
  Rights Agreement
• Filed
  April 9th, 2001
• Company
  Dean Foods Co
• Industry
  Dairy products