EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among AutoZone, Inc., a Nevada corporation, Chief Auto Parts Inc., a Delaware corporation, and Orange Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation Dated as of: May 11, 1998 TABLE OF CONTENTS PageAgreement and Plan of Merger • July 2nd, 1998 • Chief Auto Parts Inc • Retail-auto & home supply stores • New York
Contract Type FiledJuly 2nd, 1998 Company Industry Jurisdiction