Exhibit 99(a) AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER Dated as of November 23, 1998Agreement and Plan of Merger • December 3rd, 1998 • Penney J C Co Inc • Retail-department stores • Delaware
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT ----------------------Joint Filing Agreement • December 3rd, 1998 • Penney J C Co Inc • Retail-department stores
Exhibit 99(b) COMPANY STOCKHOLDER AGREEMENT dated as of November 23, 1998 (this "Agreement"), among J. C. Penney Company, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), and the individuals and other parties listed on Schedule A hereto (each, a "Stockholder"...Company Stockholder Agreement • December 3rd, 1998 • Penney J C Co Inc • Retail-department stores • Delaware
