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SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT

This Subordination Agreement (this “Agreement”) dated September 8, 2009, is between the undersigned (the “Creditor”), and Brent P. W. Burgess, John William Fox, Cary Benton Nordan, Jeffrey Guy Tennyson, and Doug Vaughn (collectively referred to herein as “Lender”).

 

Recitals

A.        ARIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC., a Nevada corporation (“Borrower”) has requested and/or obtained credit from Lender.

	
             
  	
            B.
 	
            Creditor may extend credit to Borrower.
 

C.        To induce Lender to extend credit to Borrower and make further extensions of credit to or for Borrower, or to purchase or extend credit pursuant to any instrument or writing on which Borrower is liable or to grant renewals or extensions of any loan, extension of credit, purchase, or other accommodation Creditor will subordinate:  all of Borrower’s indebtedness and obligations to Creditor (herein referred to as the “Subordinated Debt”) to all of Borrower’s indebtedness and obligations to Lender to all of Lender’s security interests in the Borrower’s property.

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1.         Creditor subordinates to Lender any security interest or lien that it has in all property and assets of Borrower.  Despite attachment or perfection dates of Creditor’s security interest and Lender’s security interest, Lender’s security interest in all assets and property of Borrower, if any, is prior to Creditor’s security interest.

2.         All Subordinated Debt payments are subordinated to all of Borrower’s obligations to Lender existing now or later, together with collection costs of the obligations (including attorneys’ fees), including, interest accruing after any bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding and all obligations owing to Lender (the “Senior Debt”).   

3.         Until all the Senior Debt is paid (and, in the case of Section 3(c), until the date ninety-one (91) days immediately after the Senior Debt is paid in full), Creditor will not:

	
             
  	
            a)
 	
            demand or receive from Borrower (and Borrower will not pay) any part of the Subordinated Debt, by payment, prepayment, or otherwise; 
 

	
             
  	
            b)
 	
            exercise any remedy against any assets of Borrower, 
 

	
             
  	
            c)
 	
            accelerate the Subordinated Debt, or begin to or participate in any action against Borrower, or
 

	
             
 	
            d)
 	
            alter or amend the terms of the Subordinated Debt without the prior written consent of Lender.  
 

For clarity, Creditor will not initiate or participate in any case or proceeding under any bankruptcy law until the date ninety-one (91)
days immediately after the Senior Debt is paid in full.

 

 

 

 

 

4.         Creditor must deliver to Lender in the form received (except for endorsement or assignment by Creditor) any payment, distribution, security or proceeds it receives on the Subordinated Debt other than according to this Agreement.

5.         These provisions remain in full force and effect, despite Borrower’s insolvency, reorganization or any case or proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, and Lender’s claims against Borrower and Borrower’s estate will be fully paid before any payment is made to Creditor.

6.         Until the Senior Debt is paid, Creditor irrevocably appoints Lender as its attorney-in-fact, with power of attorney with power of substitution, in Creditor’s name or in Lender’s name, for Lender’s use and benefit without notice to Creditor, to do the following in any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding involving Borrower:

(i)        File any claims for the Subordinated Debt for Creditor if Creditor does not do so at least 30 days before the time to file claims expires, and

(ii)       Subject to Lender’s obligation to act reasonably and in good faith, accept or reject any plan of reorganization or arrangement for Creditor and vote Creditor’s claims in respect of the Subordinated Debt in any way it chooses.

7.         Creditor will immediately put a legend on the Subordinated Debt instruments that the instruments are subject to this Agreement.  No amendment of the Subordinated Debt documents will modify this Agreement in any way that terminates or impairs the subordination of the Subordinated Debt or the subordination of the security interest or lien that Creditor has in Borrower’s property. For example, instruments cannot be amended to (i) increase the interest rate of the Subordinated Debt, or (ii) accelerate payment of principal or interest or any other portion of the Subordinated Debt.

8.         This Agreement is effective while Borrower owes any amounts to Lender.  If after full payment of the Senior Debt, Lender must disgorge any payments made on the Senior Debt, this Agreement and the relative rights and priorities provided in it, will be reinstated as to all disgorged payments as though the payments had not been made, and Creditor will immediately pay Lender all payments received under the Subordinated Debt to the extent the payments would have been prohibited under this Agreement. At any time without notice to Creditor, Lender may take actions it considers appropriate on the Senior Debt such as terminating advances, increasing the principal, extending the time of payment, increasing interest rates, renewing, compromising or otherwise amending any documents affecting the Senior Debt and any collateral
securing the Senior Debt, and enforcing or failing to enforce any rights against Borrower or any other person.  No action or inaction will impair or otherwise affect Lender’s rights under this Agreement.  

9.         This Agreement binds Creditor, its successors or assigns, and benefits
Lender’s successors or assigns.  This Agreement is for Creditor’s and Lender’s benefit and not for the benefit of Borrower or any other party.  If Borrower is refinancing any of the Senior Debt with a new lender, upon
Lender’s request of Creditor, Creditor will enter into a new subordination agreement with the new lender on substantially the terms of this Agreement.

10.       This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which is an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.

11.       North Carolina law governs this agreement without giving effect to conflicts of
laws principles.  Creditor and Lender submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Wake County, North 

 

 

 

 

 

Carolina.  CREDITOR AND LENDER EACH WAIVE THEIR RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION FROM THIS AGREEMENT.

12.       This Agreement represents the entire agreement about this subject matter, and supersedes prior negotiations or agreements.  Creditor is not relying on any representations by Lender or Borrower in entering into this Agreement.  Creditor will keep itself informed of Borrower’s financial and other conditions.  This Agreement may be amended only by written instrument signed by Creditor and Lender.

13.       If there is an action to enforce the rights of a party under this Agreement, the party prevailing will be entitled, in addition to other relief, all reasonable costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred in the action.

	
            “Creditor”

 

 

/s/ Michael A. Crosby                                                                                                               

Michael A. Crosby, an Individual

 
 	
            “Lenders”

 

 

/s/ Brent P.W. Burgess ______

Brent P. W. Burgess

 

/s/
John William Fox________

John William Fox

 

/s/ Cary Benton Nordan______

Cary Benton Nordan

 

/s/ Jeffrey Guy Tennyson_____

Jeffrey Guy Tennyson

 

/s/ Doug Vaughn____________

Doug Vaughn 

 

 

 

 
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Borrower approves the terms of this Agreement.

	
             
 	
            “Borrower”
 

ARIA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

By: /s/ Michael A. Crosby                
                                        

Michael A. Crosby, President and Chief Executive OfficerSUBSIDIARY GUARANTY

In consideration of the loan from certain lenders (each individually and collectively “Lender”) to Aria International Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Borrower”), under the First Amended Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of September 9, 2009 (as the same may be amended, modified or supplemented from time to time, the “Purchase Agreement”; capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined have the meanings assigned to them in the Purchase Agreement), each of Aria International Incorporated, and TriCord Hurricane Products, Inc., each a wholly owned subsidiary of Borrower (each individually and collectively “Guarantor”), unconditionally and
irrevocably guarantees (i) payment of all amounts Borrower owes Lender under the Purchase Agreement and (ii) Borrower’s performance of the Purchase Agreement and any other instruments, documents or agreements, as amended from time to time, now or hereafter evidencing the amounts owed by Borrower to Lender.  The Purchase Agreement, together with the Notes (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) and any and all amendments and modifications thereof, are individually referred to as a “Loan Document” and collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents.”

1.    If Borrower does not perform its obligations under the Loan Documents, Guarantor will immediately pay all amounts due (including, without limitation, all principal, interest and fees) and satisfy all of Borrower’s obligations under the Loan Documents.

2.         These obligations are independent of Borrower’s obligations and separate actions may be brought against Guarantor (whether action is brought against Borrower or whether Borrower is joined in the action).  Guarantor waives benefit of any statute of limitations affecting their liability.

3.         Lender may, without notice to Guarantor and without affecting Guarantor’s obligations under this Guaranty: (i) renew, extend or otherwise change the terms of the Loan Documents; (ii) take security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Loan Documents; (iii) exchange, enforce, waive and release any security; and (iv) apply the security and direct its sale as Lender, in their discretion, choose.

	
             
  	
            4.
 	
            Guarantor waives:
 

	
             
  	
            a)
 	
            Any right to require Lender to: (i) proceed against Borrower or any other person; (ii) proceed against or exhaust any security; or (iii) pursue any other remedy.  Lender may exercise or not exercise any right or remedy it have against Borrower or any security Borrower holds (including the right to foreclose by judicial or non-judicial sale) without affecting Guarantor’s liability.  
 

	
             
  	
            b)
 	
            Any defenses from disability or other defense of Borrower or from the cessation of Borrower’s liabilities.  
 

	
             
  	
            c)
 	
            Any setoff, defense or counterclaim against Lender.  
 

	
             
  	
            d)
 	
            Any defense from the absence, impairment or loss of any right of reimbursement or subrogation or any other rights against Borrower.  Until Borrower’s obligations to Lender have been paid, Guarantor have no right of subrogation or reimbursement or subrogation or other rights against Borrower.  
 

 

	
             
 	
            e)
 	
            Any right to enforce any remedy that Lender have against Borrower.
 

	
             
  	
            f)
 	
            Any rights to participate in any security held by Lender.  
 

 

 

 

 

 

	
             
  	
            g)
 	
            Any demands for performance, notices of nonperformance or of new or additional indebtedness.  Guarantor is responsible for being and keeping itself informed of Borrower’s financial condition.  Unless Guarantor requests particular information, Lender have no duty to provide information to Guarantor.
 

For clarity, Guarantor unconditionally waives (a) notice of any of the matters referred to in Section 4 hereof and (b) any demand, proof or notice of any claim or demand of Lender pursuant to the Loan Documents or of default by Lender in keeping, observing or performing any other covenant, condition or agreement required of them with respect to the Loan Documents.  Guarantor specifically and expressly waives the provisions of Chapter 26 of the North Carolina General Statutes specifically and expressly including General Statute Section 26-7.

 

5.         Guarantor acknowledges that, to the extent Guarantor has or may have rights of subrogation or reimbursement against Borrower for claims arising out of this Guaranty, those rights may be impaired or destroyed if Lender elect to proceed against any real property security of Borrower (if any) by non-judicial foreclosure.  That impairment or destruction could, under certain judicial cases and based on equitable principles of estoppel, give rise to a defense by Guarantor against its obligations under this Guaranty.  Guarantor waives that defense and any others arising from Lender’s election to pursue non-judicial foreclosure.  

6.         If Borrower becomes insolvent or is adjudicated bankrupt or files a petition for reorganization or similar relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code, or if a petition is filed against Borrower and/or any obligation under the Loan Documents is terminated or rejected, or any obligation of Borrower is modified or if Borrower’s obligations are avoided, Guarantor’s liability will not be affected and its liability will continue.  If Lender must return any payment because of the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of Borrower, Guarantor or any other guarantor, this Guaranty will remain effective or be reinstated.

7.         Guarantor subordinates any indebtedness of Borrower it hold to Lender, and Guarantor will collect, enforce and receive payments as Lender’s trustee and will pay Lender those payments without reducing or affecting Guarantor’s liabilities under this Guaranty.  

8.         Guarantor will pay Lender’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and other costs and expenses incurred enforcing this Guaranty.  Except as otherwise provided herein, this Guaranty may not be waived, revoked or amended without Lender’s prior written consent.  If any provision of this Guaranty is unenforceable, all other provisions remain effective.  This Guaranty represents the entire agreement among the parties about this Guaranty.  No prior dealings, no usage of trade and no parol or extrinsic evidence may supplement or vary this Guaranty.  Lender may assign this Guaranty.  This Guaranty benefits Lender, its successors and assigns.  This Guaranty is in addition to any other guaranties Lender obtain.  

9.         Guarantor represents and warrants that: (i) it have taken all action necessary to authorize, execute, deliver and perform this Guaranty; (ii) execution, delivery and performance of this Guaranty does not conflict with any organizational documents or agreements to which any Guarantor is a party; and (iii) this Guaranty is a valid and binding obligation, enforceable against each Guarantor according to its terms.  

 

 

 

 

 

	
             
  	
            10.
 	
            Guarantor will do all of the following:
 

	
             
  	
            a)
 	
            Maintain its existence, remain in good standing in state of its incorporation or organization and continue to qualify in each jurisdiction in which the failure to qualify could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, operations or business.  Maintain all licenses, approvals and agreements, the loss of which could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, operations or business.  
 

	
             
  	
            b)
 	
            Comply with all statutes and regulations if non-compliance could adversely affect its financial condition, operations or business.  
 

	
             
  	
            c)
 	
            Execute other instruments and take any action Lender reasonably request to effect the purposes of this Guaranty.  
 

11.       Guarantor may revoke this Guaranty only with regard to future transactions entered into after the expiration of ten (10) business days following Lender’s receipt of the Guarantor’s revocation as to future transactions.  Notice of such revocation as to future transactions shall be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to each Lender at the respective Lender’s address as specified in the Purchase Agreement, and receipt shall be evidenced by a writing signed by a duly authorized officer of such Lender.  

12.       This Guaranty will be construed and enforced under the laws of the State of North Carolina without respect to the principles of the choice of law or the conflicts of laws.  No amendment or modification hereof will be effective except in a writing executed by Borrower, the Guarantor and the Lender.  THE GUARANTOR WAIVES THEIR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY ACTION ARISING OUT OF THIS GUARANTY, INCLUDING CONTRACT CLAIMS, TORT CLAIMS AND ALL OTHER CLAIMS.  Guarantor submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State and Federal courts in Raleigh, North Carolina.  

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have cause this Guaranty to be duly executed by its duly authorized officers as of the date first stated above.

GUARANTOR:

	
             
 	
            ARIA INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
 

 

	
             
 	
            By: /s/ Michael A. Crosby             
 

	
             
 	
            Name:
 	
            Mr. Michael A. Crosby  
 

	
             
 	
            Title:
 	
            CEO                                   
 

 

	
             
 	
            TRICORD HURRICANE PRODUCTS, INC.
 

 

	
             
 	
            By: /s/ Michael A. Crosby             
 

	
             
 	
            Name:
 	
            Mr. Michael A. Crosby  
 

	
             
 	
            Title:
 	
            CEO

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