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JANEL CORP - Quarter Report: 2010 June (Form 10-Q)

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2010

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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File No. 333-60608

JANEL WORLD TRADE, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

NEVADA
 
86-1005291
(State of incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
150-14 132nd Avenue, Jamaica, NY
 
11434
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(718) 527-3800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x  No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “large accelerated filer” and “accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨                       Accelerated filer ¨                      Non-Accelerated filer x

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ¨ No x
 
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's class of common equity, as of the latest practicable date:  18,381,082.

 
 

 
 
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
Item 1.     Financial Statements.

(a)   Janel’s unaudited, interim financial statements for its third fiscal quarter (the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010) have been set forth below. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s Financial Condition and the Results of Operations for the third fiscal quarter will be found at Item 2, following the financial statements.
 
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JANEL WORLD TRADE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


   
JUNE 30, 
2010
   
SEPTEMBER 30,
2009
 
   
 (Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,266,311     $ 1,483,150  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful Accounts of $65,506 and $130,877, respectfully
    6,095,029       4,616,244  
Marketable securities
    50,122       52,100  
Loans receivable – officers
    96,038       114,616  
- other
    3,064       4,908  
Prepaid expenses and sundry current assets
    81,680       239,437  
Tax refund receivable
    4,442       289,000  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    7,596,686       6,799,455  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    129,163       179,779  
                 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Security deposits
    55,453       55,991  
Deferred income taxes
    998,993       1,114,000  
Intangible assets, net
    1,754,965       1,875,754  
TOTAL OTHER ASSETS
    2,809,411       3,045,745  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 10,535,260     $ 10,024,979  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable – trade
  $ 3,926,861     $ 3,116,830  
  - related party
    -       100,078  
Accrued expenses and taxes payable
    404,567       422,110  
Note payable – other
    -       125,000  
Current portion of long-term debt
    1,155,327       544,141  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    5,486,755       4,308,159  
                 
OTHER LIABILITIES:
               
Long-term debt
    490,556       1,506,096  
Deferred compensation
    78,568       78,568  
TOTAL OTHER LIABILITIES
    569,124       1,584,664  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    4,479,381       4,132,156  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  $ 10,535,260     $ 10,024,979  
 


See notes to financial statements
 
 
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JANEL WORLD TRADE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
 


   
NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
   
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
REVENUES
  $ 57,273,590     $ 53,942,670     $ 21,004,703     $ 15,524,769  
                                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                               
Forwarding expenses
    50,911,782       47,703,356       18,631,763       13,614,681  
Selling, general and administrative
    5,673,199       6,509,575       1,952,093       1,902,489  
Depreciation and Amortization
    183,252       268,518       61,559       89,456  
TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES
    56,768,233       54,481,449       20,645,415       15,606,626  
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
    505,357       (538,779 )     359,288       (81,857 )
                                 
OTHER ITEMS:
                               
Interest and dividend income
    3,928       13,571       1,122       2,191  
Interest expense
    (79,807 )     (165,864 )     (24,980 )     (56,181 )
TOTAL OTHER ITEMS
    (75,879 )     (152,293 )     (23,858 )     (53,990 )
                                 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    429,478       (691,072 )     335,430       (135,847 )
                                 
Income taxes (credits)
    203,000       (185,000 )     165,000       (30,000 )
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
    226,478       (506,072 )     170,430       (105,847 )
                                 
Preferred stock dividends
    11,296       11,250       3,796       3,750  
                                 
NET INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
  $ 215,182     $ (517,322 )   $ 166,634     $ (109,597 )
                                 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME NET OF TAX:
                               
Unrealized gain(loss) from available for sale securities
  $ (2,157 )   $ (6,785 )   $ (6,429 )   $ 6,990  
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ .012     $ (.029 )   $ .009     $ (.006 )
Fully diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ .012     $ ( .028 )   $ .009     $ ( .006 )
Weighted number of shares outstanding
    18,136,729       17,512,581       18,350,557       17,511,485  
Fully diluted weighted number of shares outstanding
    18,536,729       17,912,581       18,750,557       17,911,485  
 


See notes to financial statements

 
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JANEL WORLD TRADE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 


    
CAPITAL STOCK
   
PREFERRED STOCK
   
TREASURY
   
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
   
RETAINED
   
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
       
    
SHARES
   
$
   
SHARES
   
$
   
STOCK
   
CAPITAL
   
EARNINGS
   
GAIN (LOSS)
   
TOTAL
 
                                                           
BALANCE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
    18,013,332     $ 18,014       1,285,000     $ 1,285     $ (11,266 )   $ 3,964,085     $ 173,845     $ (13,807 )   $ 4,132,156  
                                                                         
Net income
    -       -       -                       -       226,478       -       226,478  
                                                                         
Dividends to preferred shareholders
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (11,296 )     -       (11,296 )
                                                                         
Other comprehensive gains (losses):
                                                                       
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (2,157 )     (2,157 )
                                                                         
Issuance of stock options as Compensation
    -       -       -       -       -       9,200       -       -       9,200  
                                                                         
Settlement of litigation (Note 7)
    300,000       300       (50,500 )     (50 )     -       124,750       -       -       125,000  
                                                                         
Common stock issuance
    67,750       68       (6,775 )     (7 )     -       (61 )     -       -       -  
                                                                         
BALANCE – MARCH 31, 2010
    18,381,082     $ 18,382       1,227,725     $ 1,228     $ (11,266 )   $ 4,097,974     $ 389,027     $ (15,964 )   $ 4,479,381  



See notes to financial statements

 
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JANEL WORLD TRADE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


   
CAPITAL STOCK
   
PREFERRED STOCK
   
TREASURY
   
ADDITIONAL
PAID-IN
   
RETAINED
   
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE
       
   
SHARES
   
$
   
SHARES
   
$
   
STOCK
   
CAPITAL
   
EARNINGS
   
GAIN (LOSS)
   
TOTAL
 
                                                           
BALANCE – SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
    17,426,661     $ 17,427       1,285,000     $ 1,285     $ (2,743 )   $ 3,438,677     $ 1,430,043     $ (13,610 )   $ 4,871,079  
                                                                         
Net loss
    -       -       -                       -       (506,072 )     -       (506,072 )
                                                                         
Purchase of 12,676 shares of treasury stock
    -       -       -       -       (8,523 )     -       -       -       (8,523 )
                                                                         
Dividends to preferred shareholders
    -       -       -       -       -       -       (11,250 )     -       (11,250 )
                                                                         
Other comprehensive gains (losses):
                                                                       
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (6,785 )     (6,785 )
                                                                         
BALANCE – JUNE 30, 2009
    17,426,661     $ 17,427       1,285,000     $ 1,285     $ (11,266 )   $ 3,438,677     $ 912,721     $ (20,395 )   $ 4,338,449  
 


See notes to financial statements

 
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JANEL WORLD TRADE, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)


   
NINE MONTHS 
ENDED JUNE 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 226,478     $ (506,072 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    183,252       370,561  
Amortization of imputed interest
    20,646       35,145  
Non-cash compensation expense (stock options for services)
    9,200       -  
Deferred income taxes
    115,007       (270,000 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,478,785 )     1,585,325  
Tax refund receivable
    284,558       -  
Prepaid expenses and sundry current assets
    158,295       188,751  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    788,738       (1,215,809 )
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    307,389       187,901  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Acquisition of property and equipment
    (11,847 )     (12,238 )
Purchase of marketable securities
    (179 )     (253 )
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    (12,026 )     (12,491 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Dividends paid
    (7,546 )     -  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (425,000 )     (295,788 )
Repayment of note payable – bank
    -       (624,000 )
Repayment of loans receivable
    20,422       352  
Repurchase of treasury stock
    -       (8,523 )
Repayment of loans payable – related party
    (100,078 )     (98,774 )
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (512,202 )     (1,026,733 )
                 
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    (216,839 )     (851,323 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD
    1,483,150       2,428,098  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD
  $ 1,266,311     $ 1,576,775  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 59,161     $ 60,536  
Income taxes
  $ 1,708     $ 105,863  
Non-cash financing activities:
               
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
  $ (2,157 )   $ (6,785 )
Dividends declared to preferred stockholders
  $ (11,296 )   $ (11,250 )
Cancellation of note payable – other (Note 7)
  $ 125,000     $ -  
 


See notes to financial statements

 
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JANEL WORLD TRADE, LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2010
(Unaudited)


BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The attached consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about January 13, 2010.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On August 3, 2010, the Company’s subsidiary Janel Group of New York, Inc. (“Janel New York”) entered into a one-year $3.5 million revolving line of credit agreement with Community National Bank (“CNB”). The new credit facility (the “CNB Facility”) replaces Janel New York’s previous term loan agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank. The interest rate of the CNB Facility is the prime rate plus 1%, with a minimum rate of 5%. Under the CNB Facility, Janel New York may borrow the lesser of $3.5 million or 80% of the Company’s aggregate outstanding eligible accounts receivable. Janel New York’s obligations under the CNB Facility are secured by all of the assets of the Company and are guaranteed by the Company and James N. Jannello, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. The CNB Facility is for a one year term expiring on July 31, 2011. As of June 30, 2010, under the borrowing formula, there was a total amount available for borrowing of approximately $2,514,000. On August 3, 2010, $951,190 of the CNB Facility was used to pay off the outstanding balances under the term loan with JPMorgan Chase Bank.

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company is organized into two reportable segments, full service cargo transportation logistics management and computer software sales, support and maintenance.

Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 
Consolidated
   
Transportation
Logistics
   
Computer
Software
 
                   
Total revenues
  $ 57,273,590     $ 57,216,384     $ 57,206  
Net revenues
  $ 6,361,807     $ 6,304,601     $ 57,206  
Operating income (loss)
  $ 505,357     $ 808,899     $ (303,542 )
Identifiable assets
  $ 10,535,260     $ 10,458,500     $ 76,760  
Capital expenditures
  $ 11,846     $ 11,846     $ -  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 203,898     $ 179,428     $ 24,470  
Equity
  $ 4,479,381     $ 9,584,969     $ (5,105,588 )
 
 
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Nine Months Ended
June 30, 2009
 
Consolidated
   
Transportation
Logistics
   
Computer
Software
 
                   
Total revenues
  $ 53,942,670     $ 53,773,801     $ 168,869  
Net revenues
  $ 6,239,314     $ 6,070,445     $ 168,869  
Operating income (loss)
  $ (538,779 )   $ (36,144 )   $ (502,635 )
Identifiable assets
  $ 10,750,386     $ 9,499,298     $ 1,251,088  
Capital expenditures
  $ 12,238     $ 10,700     $ 1,538  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 405,706     $ 217,559     $ 188,147  
Equity
  $ 4,338,449     $ 7,886,694     $ (3,548,245 )

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 
Consolidated
   
Transportation
Logistics
   
Computer
Software
 
                   
Total revenues
  $ 21,004,703     $ 21,004,703     $ -  
Net revenues
  $ 2,372,940     $ 2,372,940     $ -  
Operating income (loss)
  $ 359,288     $ 486,700     $ (127,412 )
Identifiable assets
  $ 10,535,260     $ 10,458,500     $ 76,760  
Capital expenditures
  $ 5,667     $ 5,667     $ -  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 68,441     $ 60,284     $ 8,157  
Equity
  $ 4,479,381     $ 9,584,969     $ (5,105,588 )

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2009
 
Consolidated
   
Transportation
Logistics
   
Computer
Software
 
                   
Total revenues
  $ 15,524,769     $ 15,515,608     $ 9,161  
Net revenues
  $ 1,910,088     $ 1,900,927     $ 9,161  
Operating income (loss)
  $ (81,857 )   $ 80,267     $ (162,124 )
Identifiable assets
  $ 10,750,386     $ 9,499,298     $ 1,251,088  
Depreciation and amortization
  $ 135,592     $ 72,803     $ 62,789  
Equity
  $ 4,338,449     $ 7,886,694     $ (3,548,245 )
 
 
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LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
   
June 30, 
2010
   
September 30, 
2009
 
             
Term loan payable in monthly installments of principal of $25,000 through July 1, 2010 and $40,000 monthly commencing August 1, 2010 through December 1, 2010, plus interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 3% per annum, with a final payment due December 31, 2010. The agreement requires the Company to maintain certain net income levels, as defined. The loan is collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company and is personally guaranteed by certain stockholders of the Company.
  $ 1,016,190     $ 1,316,191  
                 
Non-interest bearing note payable, net of imputed interest, with a payment of $435,000 due in July 2011.
    407,471       386,824  
                 
Term loan payable in monthly installments of $13,889, plus interest at a bank’s prime rate minus .50% per annum. The loan is collateralized by substantially all assets of a subsidiary of the Company.
    222,222       347,222  
      1,645,883       2,050,237  
Less current portion
    490,556       544,141  
    $ 1,155,327     $ 1,506,096  
                 
These obligations mature as follows:
               
                 
2010
  $ 490,556     $ 544,141  
2011
    1,155,327       1,506,096  
    $ 1,645,883     $ 2,050,237  
 
SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No, 123R “Share Based Payment”, a revision of FASB Statement No. 123 (“SFAS123R”). Under the provisions of this statement the compensation costs relating to share-based payment transactions are to be recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on their fair values.

For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recorded share based compensation expense of $9,200, respectively, which, net of income taxes, resulted in a $5,428 reduction of net income, respectively.

STOCK OPTIONS

On June 30, 2010, the Company issued options to purchase 23,750 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, in satisfaction of half of the finder’s fees associated with the hiring of two new sales executives on May 17, 2010. The remaining obligation was paid in cash.

The fair value of the options as determined using a Black Scholes Option Pricing Model was $9,200 which, net of income taxes, resulted in a $5,428 reduction of net income.

The Company has no other stock options outstanding.

 
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

(1)           Janel is occasionally subject to claims and lawsuits which typically arise in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these claims cannot be predicated with certainty, management does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
 
(2)           On February 11, 2008, The Company filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against defendants World Logistics Services, Inc. (“World Logistics”), a Delaware Corporation formerly known as “Order Logistics, Inc.” Richard S. Francis (“Francis”), the President of World Logistics; and Brian P. Griffin (“Griffin”), who was the Chief Executive Officer of World Logistics when Janel completed an acquisition in October 2007 of certain World Logistics assets.

Janel claims that the defendants made false and misleading statements of material facts concerning the exclusivity of the rights to the assets which were sold to Janel by having concealed and withheld the provisions of a settlement agreement with a third-party business associate and creditor made only two days before the closing of the asset sale, in which World Logistics agreed to the cancellation of a restrictive covenant which had prevented the creditor from using World Logistics proprietary computer software, or soliciting its list of valuable customers and employees.

Janel has charged that the defendants violated the anti-fraud provisions of the Federal securities laws, committed common law fraud, breach of contract and other wrongdoing, with the specific intent to defraud Janel and obtain 285,000 shares of its newly authorized Class B convertible preferred stock, and more than $2,300,000 in payments by Janel of the defendants’ long overdue obligations to suppliers, creditors and tax authorities.

In May 2008, the defendants filed a motion to the court asking it to dismiss the case based upon the defendants’ claim that the complaint “fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted”. The Company, in turn, filed a brief in opposition to the defendants’ motion showing that it is meritless and should be denied. In March 2009 the court entered an order denying the defendants’ motions to dismiss in their entirety.

In April 2009 the defendants Francis and Griffin filed answers to the Janel complaint and they each counterclaimed that Janel breached agreements and withheld payments from them. In May 2009 Janel filed replies denying each of the counterclaims as meritless.

In March 2010 the Company reached a settlement agreement and mutual general release with one of the defendants in the lawsuit filed against World Logistics Services Inc. Terms of the settlement include the issuance of 367,750 shares of Janel’s common stock, elimination of a $125,000 note payable to a defendant and a release of any and all claims and demands of the defendant.

 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

As used throughout this Report, “we,” “our,” “Janel”, “the Company,” and similar words refers to Janel World Trade, Ltd.

Forward Looking Statements

The statements contained in all parts of this document that are not historical facts are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to the following: the effect and benefits of the Company’s reverse merger transaction; Janel’s plans to reduce costs (including the scope, timing, impact and effects thereof); potential annualized cost savings; plans for direct entry into the trucking and warehouse distribution business (including the scope, timing, impact and effects thereof); the Company's ability to improve its cost structure; plans for opening additional domestic and foreign branch offices (including the scope, timing, impact and effects thereof); the sensitivity of demand for the Company's services to domestic and global economic and political conditions; expected growth; future operating expenses; future margins; fluctuations in currency valuations; fluctuations in interest rates; future acquisitions and any effects, benefits, results, terms or other aspects of such acquisitions; ability to continue growth and implement growth and business strategy; the ability of expected sources of liquidity to support working capital and capital expenditure requirements; future expectations and outlook and any other statements regarding future growth, cash needs, operations, business plans and financial results and any other statements that are not historical facts.

When used in this document, the words "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "may," "plans," "project," and similar expressions are intended to be among the statements that identify forward-looking statements.  Janel’s results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements.  Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those relating to costs, delays and difficulties related to the Company's dependence on its ability to attract and retain skilled managers and other personnel; the intense competition within the freight industry; the uncertainty of the Company's ability to manage and continue its growth and implement its business strategy; the Company's dependence on the availability of cargo space to serve its customers; effects of regulation; its vulnerability to general economic conditions and dependence on its principal customers; accuracy of accounting and other estimates; risk of international operations; risks relating to acquisitions; the Company's future financial and operating results, cash needs and demand for its services; and the Company's ability to maintain and comply with permits and licenses; as well as other risk factors described in Janel’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on January 13, 2010.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those projected.

 
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Overview

The following discussion and analysis addresses the results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009. The discussion and analysis then addresses the liquidity and financial condition of the Company, and other matters.

Results of Operations
 
Janel operates its business as two reportable segments comprised of: 1) full-service cargo transportation logistics management, including freight forwarding – via air, ocean and land-based carriers – customs brokerage services, warehousing and distribution services, and other value-added logistics services, and 2) computer software sales, support and maintenance.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2009

Revenue.   Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $21,004,703, as compared to $15,524,769 for the same period of fiscal 2009, a year-over-year increase of $5,479,934, or 35.3%.  For the three months of fiscal 2010, transportation logistics accounted for revenue of $21,004,703, and there was no computer software revenue generated from the Company’s October 18, 2007 acquisition of certain assets of World Logistics, Inc. (formerly named "Order Logistics Inc."). The increased level of transportation logistics revenue reflected the economic diversity of the Janel customer base, the continued demand for the Company’s core services, and an improvement of the U.S. economy year-over-year, which resulted in an increase in shipping activity by existing customers between the two periods. Computer software-related revenue during the period was negatively affected as a result of the continuing cutbacks and management of expenses the Company has made in that business segment.

Forwarding Expense.   Forwarding expense is primarily comprised of the fees paid by Janel directly to cargo carriers to handle and transport its actual freight shipments on behalf of its customers between initial and final terminal points. Forwarding expense also includes any duties and/or trucking charges related to the shipments. As a general rule, revenue received by the Company for shipments via ocean freight are marked up at a lower percentage versus their related forwarding expense than are shipments via airfreight, i.e., forwarding expense as a percentage of revenue is generally higher (and the Company earns less) for ocean freight than for airfreight.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, forwarding expense increased by $5,017,082, or 36.9%, to $18,631,763, as compared to $13,614,681 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The percentage increase in forwarding expense was greater than the percentage increase in transportation logistics revenue, up 36.9% year-over-year, yielding an unfavorable increase of a 1.0 percentage point in the measure of forwarding expense as a percentage of revenue to 88.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, from 87.7% for the third fiscal quarter of 2009.  This is principally the result of more ocean freight shipments in the fiscal 2010 quarter accounting for a higher proportion of the overall shipping activity (versus airfreight), as compared to the fiscal 2009 quarter.

 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense.   Selling, general and administrative expense in third quarter of fiscal 2010 increased by $49,604, or 2.6%, to $1,952,093, as compared to $1,902,489 in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The year-over-year absolute dollar increase in SG&A primarily resulted from an increase in payroll costs associated with the hiring of two new sales executives during the quarter, an increase in sales commissions resulting from the higher levels of revenue, and an increase in state unemployment insurance due to higher state unemployment insurance rates resulting from an increase in unemployment claims.  Primarily because of the higher revenue base, SG&A as a percentage of revenue decreased by 296 basis points to 9.29% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, from 12.25% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

Income (Loss) Before Taxes.   Janel’s results improved from a loss before taxes of $(135,847) in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, to income before taxes of $335,431 in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  Charges related to the amortization of intangible assets were $40,263 and $89,456 in the third quarters of 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Similarly, interest expense, pertaining essentially to acquisition financing, declined to $24,980 during the fiscal 2010 third quarter, from $56,181 in the corresponding year-earlier period.

Income Taxes.   The effective income tax rate in both the 2010 and 2009 fiscal periods reflects the U.S. federal statutory rate and applicable state income taxes.

Net Income (Loss).   Net income available to common shareholders for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $166,634, or $0.009 per fully diluted share, an improvement of $276,231 as compared to net loss available to common shareholders of $(109,597), or $(0.006) per fully diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Nine Months Ended June 30, 2009

Revenue.   Revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 was $57,273,590, as compared to $53,942,670 for the same period of fiscal 2009, a year-over-year increase of $3,330,920 or 6.2%. For the nine months of fiscal 2010, transportation logistics accounted for revenue of $57,216,384, while computer software revenue was $57,206, generated from the Company’s October 18, 2007 acquisition of certain assets of World Logistics, Inc. (formerly named "Order Logistics Inc."). The increased level of transportation logistics revenue reflected the relative strengthening of the U.S. economy year-over-year, and the consequent increase in shipping activity by existing customers between the two periods. Computer software-related revenue during the period was also negatively affected as a result of the Company’s earlier closing of former World Logistics operations in South Carolina, which were then consolidated into the Company’s Chicago operations, and from the continuing cutbacks the Company has made in that business segment.

Forwarding Expense.   For the nine months ended June 30, 2010, forwarding expense increased by $3,208,427, or 6.7%, to $50,911,783 as compared to $47,703,356 for the same period of fiscal 2009. The percentage increase in forwarding expense was greater than the percentage increase in transportation logistics revenue, up 6.73% year-over-year, yielding an unfavorable increase of a 0.5 percentage point in the measure of forwarding expense as a percentage of revenue to 88.9% for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, from 88.4% for the same period of 2009.  This is principally the result of more ocean freight shipments in the fiscal 2010 nine months accounting for a higher proportion of the overall shipping activity (versus airfreight), as compared to the fiscal 2009 nine months.

 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expense.   For the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, selling, general and administrative expenses were $5,673,199 (9.91% of revenue), and $6,509,575 (12.07% of revenue), respectively. This represents a year-over-year improvement of $836,376, or 12.85%. The year-over-year absolute dollar decrease in SG&A primarily resulted from cutbacks made as part of the Company’s ongoing austerity program, during which personnel positions have been eliminated, workweek reductions have been implemented, and all additional overhead expenses have been tightly monitored.  Primarily because of the higher revenue base, SG&A as a percentage of revenue decreased by 216 basis points, from 12.07% in the fiscal 2009 nine months to 9.91% in the fiscal 2010 nine months.

Income (Loss) Before Taxes. Janel reported an income before taxes of $429,478 for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to loss before taxes of $(691,072) for the nine months ended June30, 2009. Charges related to amortization of intangible assets were $120,789 and $268,518 in the first nine months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. Similarly, interest expense, pertaining principally to acquisition financing, declined from $165,864 in the first nine months of 2009 to $79,807 in the latest nine-month period.

Income Taxes.   The effective income tax rate in both the 2010 and 2009 fiscal periods reflects the U.S. federal statutory rate and applicable state income taxes.

Net Income (Loss).   Janel reported net income available to common shareholders for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 of $215,182 or $0.012 per diluted share, up $732,504 as compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $(517,322), or $(0.029) per diluted share, for the nine months ended June 30,2009.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Janel’s ability to meet its liquidity requirements, which include satisfying its debt obligations and funding working capital, day-to-day operating expenses and capital expenditures depends upon its future performance, and is subject to general economic conditions and other factors, some of which are beyond its control.

As of June 30, 2010, and compared with the year-earlier figure, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents declined by $216,839, or 14.6%, to $1,266,311 from $1,483,150, respectively. During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, Janel’s net working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) decreased by $381,365, or 15.3%, from $2,491,296 at September 30, 2009, to $2,109,931 at June 30, 2010.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $307,389 for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $187,901 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009.  The change was principally driven by a decrease in collections of outstanding accounts receivable, which were more than offset by the change in our net profit, a federal tax refund and a decrease in payments of outstanding accounts payable.

 
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Net cash used for investing activities, primarily capital expenditures for property and equipment, were $12,025 and $12,491 for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Net cash used for financing activities was $512,203 for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, compared to $1,026,733 for the nine months ended June 30, 2009.  The cash used in financing activities for the nine months ending June 30, 2010, consisted primarily of scheduled repayments under the term loan agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank.  The cash used in financing activities for the nine months ending June 30, 2009, consisted primarily of repayments under the term and line note agreements with JPMorgan Chase Bank.

Janel’s cash flow performance for the nine months is not necessarily indicative of future cash flow performance.

On August 3, 2010, subsequent to the June 30, 2010 quarter end, the Company’s Janel Group of New York, Inc. (“Janel New York”) subsidiary entered into a one year $3.5 million revolving line of credit agreement with Community National Bank (“CNB”).  The new credit facility (the “CNB Facility”) replaces Janel New York’s previous term loan agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank. The interest rate of the CNB Facility is the prime rate plus 1%, with a minimum rate of 5%.  Under the CNB Facility, Janel New York may borrow the lesser of $3.5 million, or 80% of the Company’s aggregate outstanding eligible accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2010, under the borrowing formula, there was a total amount available for borrowing of approximately $2,514,000. On August 3, 2010, $951,190 of the CNB Facility was used to pay off the outstanding balances under the term loan with JPMorgan Chase Bank. The CNB Facility is for a one year term, expiring on July 31, 2011, and obligations under the CNB Facility are secured by all of the assets of the Company, and are guaranteed by the Company and James N. Jannello, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

In March 2004, Janel increased its line of credit with a bank from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000. In January 2005, Janel entered into agreements providing for a transfer of its line of credit to another bank on identical terms, except that the available line of credit increased to $3,000,000. In July 2005, Janel decreased its line of credit from $3,000,000 to $1,500,000 because its cash flow had become adequate for financing its receivables, and because it obtained a reduced interest rate. During the first quarter of 2008, to help finance the Company’s acquisition of certain assets of Order Logistics, Inc., the Company borrowed $1,700,000 (including a temporary increase of $200,000) under this existing line of credit, while also issuing a note payable in the amount of $125,000.  In addition, Janel entered into a term loan agreement with a different bank in the amount of $500,000 (see Note 4 to financial statements).  At June 30, 2008, Janel had no remaining available borrowing under its line of credit. The outstanding balance of notes payable of $1,825,000 bears interest at prime plus three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) per annum and is collateralized by substantially all the assets of Janel and personal guarantees by certain shareholders of the Company.  As of December 31, 2008, the Company had taken down the full $500,000 of available borrowing under its three-year term loan agreement, bearing interest at prime plus one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum, collateralized by substantially all the assets of Order Logistics, Inc. In April 2008, the outstanding bank note payable of $1,700,000 was converted into a term loan payable in monthly installments of $20,238 plus interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 0.75% per annum, or LIBOR plus 2% per annum.  In addition, the bank gave the Company a new credit line of $1,500,000, which expired on March 31, 2009. To finance the acquisition of certain assets of Ferrara International Logistics, Inc., the Company issued a non-interest bearing note payable, net of imputed interest, with payments of $435,000 in July 2009 and July 2011.

 
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In May 2009, Janel, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, together with James N. Jannello and Stephen Cesarski, entered into a forbearance agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Agreement") to resolve a default on the part of the Company in: (a) making timely payment upon maturity of a promissory note due to the bank (the "Line Note") in the sum of $250,868.06 on March 31, 2009 (Messrs. Jannello and Cesarski were guarantors of payment of the Line Note); and (b) the Debt Service Coverage Ratio covenant in the Credit Agreement with the bank. The Agreement provided that the bank will refrain from exercising its collection rights against the Company and guarantors, provided that the Company delivers full payment of all principal, interest and late fees due to the bank on the Line Note, amounting to approximately $252,000.00, on or before July 31, 2009.

The Agreement also provided that beginning May 22, 2009, interest on the Line Note, and on a Term Note in the principal sum of $1,457,142.80, would accrue at a rate per annum which would equal the CD Floating Rate plus three percent (3.0%) based upon the actual number of days the principal is outstanding over a year of 360 days.  The Company was required to furnish the bank with a projection of monthly cash receipts and disbursements prepared and certified by the Company’s chief financial officer for the twelve (12) month period beginning July 2009. The Company may not prepay any indebtedness to any person without the prior written consent of the bank.  If the Company or the guarantors defaulted in payment of the amounts required to be paid to the bank under the terms of the Agreement or the loan documents, if a petition for bankruptcy under any chapter of the United States bankruptcy code or any other debt relief law against the Company or the guarantors, or any other judicial action was taken with respect to the Company or the guarantors by any creditor, if any representation or warranty made to the bank by the Company was untrue, incorrect or misleading in any material respect, if any judgment is filed against or with respect to any collateral securing the Company’s obligations to the bank in excess of $100,000.00, or there was any substantial impairment of the prospect of the Company’s full satisfaction of its obligations to the bank or substantial impairment of the value of the collateral or the priority of the bank's security interest in or lien upon any collateral, the forbearance would be terminated, and all outstanding obligations would be immediately due and payable at the bank's sole option.

 
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On January 4, 2010, the Company amended the term loan agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, its principal lender, under the following terms. The Company was required to make monthly installments of principal of $25,000 through July 1, 2010, and $40,000 monthly commencing August 1, 2010, through December 1, 2010, plus interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 3% per annum, with a final payment due December 31, 2010. The agreement required the Company to maintain certain net income levels, as defined by the agreement. The loan was collateralized by substantially all assets of the Company, and wss personally guaranteed by certain stockholders of the Company. However, the Company is also proceeding with its comprehensive growth strategy for fiscal 2006 and beyond, which encompasses a number of potential elements, as detailed below under “Current Outlook.” To successfully execute several of these growth strategy elements in the coming months, the Company will need to secure additional capital funding estimated at up to $10,000,000 during that period. There is no assurance either that such additional capital as necessary to execute the Company’s business plan and intended growth strategy will be available or, if available, will be extended to the Company at mutually acceptable terms.

Current Outlook

Janel is primarily engaged in the business of providing full-service cargo transportation logistics management, including freight forwarding via air, ocean and land-based carriers, customs brokerage services, warehousing and distribution services, and other value-added logistics services and in the business of computer software sales, support and maintenance. Its results of operations are affected by the general economic cycle, particularly as it influences global trade levels and specifically the import and export activities of Janel’s various current and prospective customers.
 
Historically, the Company’s operating results have been subject to a seasonal trend when measured on a quarterly basis. The first quarter has traditionally been the weakest and the third and fourth quarters have traditionally been the strongest. This pattern is the result of, or is influenced by, numerous factors including weather patterns, national holidays, consumer demand, economic conditions and a myriad of other similar and subtle forces. In addition, this historical quarterly trend has been influenced by the growth and diversification of the Company’s international network and service offerings. The Company cannot accurately forecast many of these factors nor can the Company estimate accurately the relative influence of any particular factor and, as a result, there can be no assurance that historical patterns, if any, will continue in future periods.

Management has been engaged in reviewing the profitability of various customer accounts with a view toward eliminating accounts which are only marginally profitable, and focusing on accounts that are more profitable, with a view to increasing its overall profit margin. Based upon the results for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, and its current expectations for the remainder of fiscal 2010, Janel projects that gross revenue for its fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, will increase by at least 12% from fiscal 2009 to approximately $80 million.

In addition, Janel is progressing with the implementation of its business plan and strategy to grow its revenue and profitability for fiscal 2010 and beyond through other avenues. The Company’s strategy for growth includes plans to: open, as warranted, additional branch offices domestically and/or outside the continental United States; introduce additional revenue streams for its existing headquarters and branch locations; proceed with negotiations and due diligence with privately held transportation-related firms which may ultimately lead to their acquisition by the Company; expand its existing sales force by hiring additional commission-only sales representatives with established customer bases; increase its focus on growing revenue related to export activities; evaluate direct entry into the trucking and warehouse distribution business as a complement to the services already provided to existing customers; and continue its focus on containing current and prospective overhead and operating expenses, particularly with regard to the efficient integration of any additional offices or acquisitions.

 
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Certain elements of the Company’s growth strategy, principally proposals for acquisition, are contingent upon the availability of adequate financing at terms acceptable to the Company.  The Company is continuing in its efforts to secure long-term financing, but has to date been unable to complete any such long-term financing transactions at terms it deems acceptable, and cannot presently anticipate when or if financing on acceptable terms will become available. Therefore, the implementation of significant aspects of the Company’s strategic growth plan may be deferred beyond the originally anticipated timing.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such difference may be material to the financial statements. The most significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of our financial statements include estimates as to the appropriate carrying value of certain assets and liabilities which are not readily apparent from other sources, primarily allowance for doubtful accounts, accruals for transportation and other direct costs, and accruals for cargo insurance. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. We reevaluate these significant factors as facts and circumstances change. Historically, actual results have not differed significantly from our estimates. These accounting policies are described at relevant sections in this discussion and analysis and in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.

Management believes that the nature of the Company’s business is such that there are few, if any, complex challenges in accounting for operations. Revenue recognition is considered the critical accounting policy due to the complexity of arranging and managing global logistics and supply-chain management transactions.

Revenue Recognition

A. Full-Service Cargo Transportation Logistics Management

Revenues are derived from airfreight, ocean freight and custom brokerage services. The Company is a non-asset-based carrier and accordingly does not own transportation assets. The Company generates the major portion of its air and ocean freight revenues by purchasing transportation services from direct carriers (airlines, steam ship lines, etc.) and reselling those services to its customers. By consolidating shipments from multiple customers and availing itself of its buying power, the Company is able to negotiate favorable rates from the direct carriers, while offering to its customers lower rates than the customers could obtain themselves.

 
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Airfreight revenues include the charges for carrying the shipments when the Company acts as a freight consolidator. Ocean freight revenues include the charges for carrying the shipments when the Company acts as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC).  In each case, the Company is acting as an indirect carrier.  When acting as an indirect carrier, the Company will issue a House Airway Bill (HAWB) or a House Ocean Bill of Lading (HOBL) to customers as the contract of carriage.  In turn, when the freight is physically tendered to a direct carrier, the Company receives a contract of carriage known as a Master Airway Bill for airfreight shipments and a Master Ocean Bill of Lading for ocean shipments.  At this point the risk of loss passes to the carrier, however, in order to claim for any such loss, the customer is first obligated to pay the freight charges.

Based upon the terms in the contract of carriage, revenues related to shipments where the Company issues a HAWB or a HOBL are recognized at the time the freight is tendered to the direct carrier.  Costs related to the shipments are recognized at the same time.

Revenues realized when the Company acts as an agent for the shipper and does not issue a HAWB or a HOBL include only the commission and fees earned for the services performed.  These revenues are recognized upon completion of the services.

Customs brokerage and other services involve providing multiple services at destination including clearing shipments through customs by preparing required documentation, calculating and providing for payment of duties and other charges on behalf of the customers, arranging for any required inspections, and arranging for final delivery.  These revenues are recognized upon completion of the services.

The movement of freight may require multiple services. In most instances the Company may perform multiple services including destination break-bulk and value added services such as local transportation, distribution services and logistics management.  Each of these services has a separate fee that is recognized as revenue upon completion of the service.

Customers will frequently request an all-inclusive rate for a set of services that is known in the industry as “door-to-door services.”  In these cases, the customer is billed a single rate for all services from pickup at origin to delivery.  The allocation of revenue and expense among the components of services when provided under an all inclusive rate are done in an objective manner on a fair value basis in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.”

 
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B. Computer Software Sales, Support and Maintenance

The Company recognizes revenue, including multiple element arrangements, in accordance with the provisions of the SEC's Staff Accounting bulletin ("SAB") No. 104, Revenue Recognition, and the Financial Accounting Standards Board's ("FASB"), and EITF 00-21, Revenue Agreements with Multiple Deliverables.   Revenue from the sale of the Company's products and services are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred (or services have been rendered), the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Amounts billed in excess of revenue recognized are recorded as deferred revenue in the balance sheet.
 
Estimates
 
While judgments and estimates are a necessary component of any system of accounting, the Company’s use of estimates is limited primarily to the following areas that in the aggregate are not a major component of the Company’s statements of income:

 
 
accounts receivable valuation;

 
 
the useful lives of long-term assets;

 
 
the accrual of costs related to ancillary services the Company provides; and

 
 
accrual of tax expense on an interim basis.

Management believes that the methods utilized in all of these areas are non-aggressive in approach and consistent in application. Management believes that there are limited, if any, alternative accounting principles or methods which could be applied to the Company’s transactions. While the use of estimates means that actual future results may be different from those contemplated by the estimates, the Company believes that alternative principles and methods used for making such estimates would not produce materially different results than those reported.

Item 3   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Not applicable.

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.

We maintain a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely manner. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated this system of disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, and concluded that the system is effective. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

Janel is occasionally subject to claims and lawsuits which typically arise in the normal course of business. While the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters will have a material adverse effect on the company's financial position or results of operations.

Subsequent to the October 2007 acquisition of certain assets of Order Logistics, Inc. (“OLI”), a Delaware corporation, consisting principally of proprietary technology, office locations and personnel, and customer relationships, Janel learned that immediately prior to the closing of the acquisition, OLI had entered into an undisclosed agreement with a third party (the “Settlement Agreement”) which permitted that party to use OLI proprietary technology and customer relationships being purchased by Janel, and to solicit OLI employees in its South Carolina office. Janel believes that OLI’s failure to disclose the Settlement Agreement prior to the closing of the asset acquisition was a material violation of the OLI covenants, representations and warrantees set forth in the October 18, 2007 Asset Purchase Agreement which has damaged the value of the assets acquired by Janel.

On February 11, 2008, Janel World Trade, Ltd. (“Janel”) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against defendants World Logistics Services, Inc. (“World Logistics”), a Delaware Corporation formerly known as “Order Logistics, Inc.;” Richard S. Francis ("Francis”), the President of World Logistics; and Brian P. Griffin (“Griffin”), who was the Chief Executive Officer of World Logistics when Janel completed an acquisition in October 2007 of certain World Logistics assets consisting of proprietary technology, intellectual property (including the name “Order Logistics”), office equipment, and customer lists for Janel's exclusive use in the management and expansion of Janel’s international integrated logistics transport services business. The technology was acquired by Janel to enable it to integrate the tracking of all of the different aspects of the production, movement and delivery of goods, making the entire process electronically visible in “real time” by both its managers and clients.

Janel claims that the defendants made false and misleading statements of material facts concerning the exclusivity of the rights to the assets which were offered and sold to Janel by having concealed and withheld the provisions of a settlement agreement with a third-party business associate and creditor made only two days before the closing of the asset sale, in which World Logistics agreed to the cancellation of a restrictive covenant which had prevented the creditor from using World Logistics proprietary computer software, or soliciting its list of valuable customers and employees.

Janel has charged that the defendants violated the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws, committed common law fraud, breach of contract and other wrongdoing, with the specific intent to defraud Janel and obtain 285,000 shares of its newly authorized Class B convertible preferred stock, and more than $2,300,000 in payments by Janel of the defendants long overdue obligations to suppliers, creditors and tax authorities.

 
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In June 2010, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the case based upon the defendants' claim that the complaint "fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted." The company filed a brief opposing the defendants' motion.  In June 2010, the court entered an order denying the defendants motions to dismiss in their entirety. In April 2009 the defendants filed answers to the company's complaint, and counterclaimed that the company breached agreements and withheld payments due to the defendants. In May 2009, the company filed replies denying each of the counterclaims as meritless.

In March 2010, Mr. Griffin and Janel entered into a settlement agreement in which Mr. Griffin withdrew all of his counterclaims against Janel, and agreed to provide both testimonial and documentary evidence as a witness for the company. Janel withdrew all of its claims in the lawsuit against Mr. Griffin, and issued 367,750 shares of Janel’s common stock in April and May 2010, without additional consideration, to a limited list of persons formerly associated with World Logistics, not including Mr. Griffin.

The Janel claims against Richard S. Francis, and his counterclaims against Janel, continue in litigation, and are presently in the discovery phase.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

(a)           There have been no sales of unregistered equity securities by the Company during the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010.

(c)            Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

 Not applicable.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 Not applicable.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 There were no matters submitted to a vote of shareholders during the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Item 5.  Other Information.

 Not applicable.

 
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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a) Exhibits required by item 601 of Regulation S-K.

Exhibit
   
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
     
31
 
Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certifications.
     
32
 
Section 1350 Certification.

(b)      Reports on Form 8-K.  The Company filed one report on Form 8-K on May 21, 2010 during the third fiscal quarter ended June 10, 2010.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

August 13, 2010

 
JANEL WORLD TRADE, LTD.
     
 
By:
/s/ James N. Jannello
   
Chief Executive Officer

 
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