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Exhibit 99.2
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FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. CONVERSION CENTER
LOGO 2001 Maine Street
(Proposed Holding Company for Quincy, IL 62301
First Federal Bank) (XXX) XXX-XXXX
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STOCK ORDER FORM & CERTIFICATION FORM: Please read the Stock Order Form Instructions and Ownership Guide for assistance in
completing this Stock Order Form.
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DEADLINE: We must receive a properly executed Stock Order Form and Certification Form with the required payment on or before
12:00 noon, Central time, on August XX, 2000. We may not accept photocopied or faxed Stock Order Forms or Certification Forms.
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NUMBER OF SHARES / AMOUNT OF PAYMENT
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(1) NUMBER OF SHARES TO PURCHASE PRICE PER SHARE (2) TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
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X $10.00 = $
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(minimum 25)
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PURCHASE LIMITATIONS: If you choose to purchase shares of First Federal Bancshares, Inc., you must place an order for at
least 25 shares ($250.00 worth). In most cases, each depositor or depositors on the same account, as well as certain
borrowers, may place an order for up to 15,000 shares of common stock, which is equal to $150,000, in the subscription
offering. In addition, each individual or entity may place an order for up to 15,000 shares of common stock, which is equal
to $150,000, in the community offering. However, no person, either alone or together with associates or persons acting in
concert with such person, may purchase, in the aggregate, more than 1.0% of the common stock offered, which equals 22,425
shares.
METHOD OF PAYMENT PURCHASER INFORMATION
(3) / / Enclosed is a check, bank draft or money (5) / / Check here if you were a depositor with at least
order made payable to $50.00 on deposit as of either October 31, 1998 or
FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. June 30, 2000, or if you were a depositor at June 30,
for $________________. 2000 or a borrower as of March 27, 1990 whose loans
continue to be outstanding as of June 30, 2000. List
(4) / / I authorize First Federal Bancshares, Inc. all the names on the account(s) and all the account
to make the withdrawals from my First Federal number(s) of those accounts you had at these dates to
Bank account(s) shown below, and understand ensure proper identification of your purchase rights.
that the amounts will not otherwise be Confirm account(s) by initialing here________.
available for withdrawal:
ACCOUNT NUMBER(S) AMOUNT(S) ACCOUNT TITLE (NAMES ON ACCOUNTS) ACCOUNT NUMBER
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$
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TOTAL WITHDRAWAL $
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There is no penalty for early withdrawals used for (6) / / Check here if you are a director, officer or employee
this stock purchase. of First Federal Bank or a member of such person's
immediate family.
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(7) STOCK REGISTRATION Form of stock ownership
/ / Individual / / Uniform Transfer to Minors / / Partnership
/ / Joint Tenants (WROS) / / Uniform Gift to Minors / / Individual Retirement Account (contact conversion center)
/ / Tenants in Common / / Corporation / / Fiduciary/Trust (Under Agreement Dated __________)
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(8) Name (9) Social Security or Tax I.D.
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Name Daytime Telephone
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Street Address Evening Telephone
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City State Zip Code County of Residence
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(10) / / NASD AFFILIATION (This section applies to those individuals who meet the ---------------------------------------
delineated criteria) Check here if you are a member of the National Association (11) / / ASSOCIATE- ACTING IN CONCERT
of Securities Dealers, Inc. ("NASD"), a person associated with an NASD member, a Check here, and complete the reverse
member of the immediate family of any such person to whose support such person side of this form, if you, or any
contributes, directly or indirectly, or the holder of an account in which an associates (as defined on the reverse
NASD member or person associated with an NASD member has a beneficial interest. side of this form) or persons acting
To comply with conditions under which an exemption from the NASD's in concert with you, have submitted
Interpretation With Respect to Free Riding and Withholding is available, you other orders for shares in the
agree, if you have checked the NASD affiliation box, (i) not to sell, transfer offerings.
or hypothecate the stock for a period of 90 days following the issuance, and ---------------------------------------
(ii) to report this subscription in writing to the applicable NASD member within
one day of the payment therefor.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT By signing below, I acknowledge receipt of the Prospectus dated _____ __, 2000 and the provisions therein
and understand that I may not change or revoke my order once it is received by First Federal Bancshares, Inc. I also certify
that this stock order is for my account only and there is no agreement or understanding regarding any further sale or
transfer of these shares. Federal regulations prohibit any persons from transferring, or entering into any agreement,
directly or indirectly, to transfer the legal or beneficial ownership of conversion subscription rights or the underlying
securities to the account of another person. First Federal Bancshares, Inc. will pursue any and all legal and equitable
remedies in the event it becomes aware of the transfer of subscription rights and will not honor orders known by it to
involve such transfer. Under penalties of perjury, I further certify that: (1) the social security number or taxpayer
identification number and the information provided on this order form given above is true, correct and complete and that I
am purchasing for solely my own account and that there is no agreement or understanding regarding the sale or transfer of
shares ordered hereby or my rights to subscribe for such shares; and (2) I am not subject to backup withholding. You must
cross out this item, (2) above, if you have been notified by the Internal Revenue Service that you are subject to backup
withholding because of underreporting interest or dividends on your tax return.
(12) SIGNATURE Sign and date the form. When purchasing ---------------------------------------------------------------
as a custodian, corporate officer, etc., include your Authorized Signature Title (if applicable) Date
full title. An additional signature is required only
when payment is by withdrawal from an account that
requires more than one signature to withdraw funds. ---------------------------------------------------------------
Authorized Signature Title (is applicable) Date
YOUR ORDER WILL BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THE PROSPECTUS. THIS ORDER IS NOT VALID IF NOT SIGNED.
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THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OFFERED HEREBY ARE NOT SAVINGS ACCOUNTS AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
CORPORATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION INSURANCE FUND OR ANY OTHER CORPORATION, FUND OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Rec'd ____/____/____ Order #________ Batch________ Check #________ Category________ Amount $__________Initials_______.
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REMEMBER TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION FORM ON THE REVERSE SIDE
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(FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC. LOGO)
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ITEM (5) -(continued)
ACCOUNT TITLE (NAMES ON ACCOUNT) ACCOUNT NUMBER ACCOUNT TITLE (NAMES ON ACCOUNT) ACCOUNT NUMBER
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ITEM (11) - (continued) The term "associate," when used to indicate a relationship
List below all other orders submitted by you or your with any person, is defined to mean (i) a corporation or
associates (as defined) or by persons acting in concert organization (other than First Federal Bancshares, Inc. or
with you. First Federal Bank) of which such person is an officer or
partner or is, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner
NAME(S) NUMBER OF SHARES of 10% or more of any class of equity securities, (ii) any
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----------------------------------- ------------------ stock benefit plan of First Federal Bancshares, Inc. or First
Federal Bank in which such person has a substantial beneficial
interest or serves as a trustee or in a similar fiduciary
capacity, and (iii) any relative or spouse of such person, or
any relative of such spouse, who has the same home as such
person or who is a director or officer of First Federal
Bancshares, Inc. or First Federal Bank or any of the
subsidiaries of the foregoing.
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CERTIFICATION FORM
(This form must be dated and signed along with your dated and signed
Stock Order Form on the reverse side.)
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE PER SHARE (THE
"COMMON STOCK") OF FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC., THE PROPOSED HOLDING COMPANY
FOR FIRST FEDERAL BANK, ARE NOT FEDERALLY INSURED AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY
FIRST FEDERAL BANCSHARES, INC., FIRST FEDERAL BANK OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
If anyone asserts that the shares of common stock are federally insured or
guaranteed, or are as safe as an insured deposit, I should call the Office of
Thrift Supervision's Central Regional Director, Ronald N. Karr, at (312)
917-5000.
I further certify that, before purchasing shares of Common Stock of First
Federal Bancshares, Inc., I received a copy of the Prospectus dated _______ ___,
2000, which discloses the nature of the shares of common stock being offered
thereby and describes the following risks involved in an investment in the
common stock under the heading "Risk Factors":
1. First Federal's return on equity will be below average after the
conversion because of high capital levels.
2. Strong competition could hurt First Federal's profits.
3. First Federal's market area limits its growth potential.
4. A downturn in the local economy could hurt First Federal's profits.
5. Commercial business loans increase the risk of First Federal's loan
portfolio.
6. Changing interest rates could hurt First Federal's profits.
7. Implementation of new benefit plans will increase First Federal's
future compensation expense.
8. Issuance of shares for benefits programs may reduce your ownership
interest.
9. Various factors could make takeover attempts that you want to occur
more difficult to achieve.
10. The recent poor performance of thrift stocks could negatively affect
the price of First Federal Bancshares' common stock.
11. Possible limited market for First Federal Bancshares' common stock
may negatively affect the market price.
12. First Federal Bancshares' stock price may decline when trading
commences.
BY EXECUTING THIS CERTIFICATION FORM, THE INVESTOR IS NOT WAIVING ANY RIGHTS
UNDER THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, INCLUDING THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE DATE
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NAME (PLEASE PRINT) NAME (PLEASE PRINT)
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(NOTE: ALL PARTIES NAMED AS REGISTERED OWNERS IN ITEM 8 ON THE REVERSE SIDE MUST
SIGN THE CERTIFICATION FORM)
