Exhibit 10.0 ESCROW AGREEMENT This Escrow Agreement (the "Agreement") is made by and between the Riggs Bank, N.A. (the "Escrow Agent"), Washington, D.C., and The American Corporation (the "Issuer"), Charlotte, North Carolina. W I T N E S S E T H :...Escrow Agreement • September 26th, 2002 • American Corp • Non-operating establishments • District of Columbia
