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| JLWT.OB > SEC Filings for JLWT.OB > Form 10-Q/A on 14-Sep-2009 | All Recent SEC Filings |
14-Sep-2009
Quarterly Report
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 15, 2009. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those projected.
Overview
The following discussion and analysis addresses the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2009, as compared to the results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 2008. 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 March 31, 2009 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
Revenue. Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $17,151,773, as compared to $18,281,961 for the same period of fiscal 2008, a year-over-year decrease of $(1,130,188), or (6.2)%. For the three months of fiscal 2009, transportation logistics accounted for revenue of $17,115,139, while computer software revenue was $36,634, generated during the quarter from the Company's October 18, 2007 acquisition of certain assets of World Logistics, Inc. (formerly named "Order Logistics Inc"). The decreased level of transportation logistics revenue reflected the relative weakening of the U.S. economy year-over-year, and the consequent softening of shipping activity by existing customers between the two periods. Computer software-related revenue during the period was also negatively affected from 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. 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 second quarter of fiscal 2009, forwarding expense decreased by $822,993, or 5.2%, to $15,111,987, as compared to $15,934,980 for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The percentage decrease in forwarding expense was less than the percentage decrease in transportation logistics revenue, down (6.1)% year-over-year, yielding a unfavorable increase of 0.9 percentage points in the measure of forwarding expense as a percentage of revenue to 88.1% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009, from 87.2% for the second fiscal quarter of 2008. This is principally the result of ocean freight shipments in the fiscal 2009 quarter accounting for a higher proportion of the overall shipping activity (versus airfreight) as compared to the fiscal 2008 quarter.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expense in second quarter of fiscal 2009 decreased by $55,192, or 2.3%, to $2,311,073, as compared to $2,366,265 in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. 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. In addition, the Company paid lower aggregate commissions commensurate with the quarter's lower level of transportation revenue. Nonetheless, primarily because of the lower revenue base, SG&A as a percentage of revenue increased by 53 basis points from 12.94% in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 to 13.47% in the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
Income (Loss) Before Taxes. Janel's results declined from a loss before taxes of $(198,920) in the second quarter of fiscal 2008 to a loss before taxes of $(404,735) in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Second quarter 2009 charges of $89,531 related to amortization of intangible assets pertaining essentially to the Company's asset acquisition in October 2007, and interest expense during the fiscal 2009 second quarter of $51,421, pertaining principally to acquisition financing, partially accounted for the reported quarterly pretax loss.
Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate in both the 2009 and 2008 fiscal periods reflects the U.S. federal statutory rate and applicable state income taxes.
Net Income (Loss). Net loss available to common shareholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $(288,485), or $(0.02) per fully diluted share, as compared to net loss available to common shareholders of $(166,570), or $(0.0096) per fully diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The same principal factors as described above for the second fiscal quarter 2009 loss before taxes contributed to the period's net loss.
Six Months Ended March 31, 2009 Compared to Six Months Ended March 31, 2008
Revenue. Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2009 was $38,417,901, as compared to $38,349,307 for the same period of fiscal 2008, a year-over-year increase of $68,594, or 0.2%. The higher level of revenue primarily reflected a small aggregate net year-over-year gain as the higher year-over-year first-quarter revenue was not entirely offset by the second quarter's year-over-year revenue decline resulting from the reduced level of shipping activity as a consequence of the weakness in the U.S. economy. For the six months of 2009, transportation logistics accounted for revenue of $38,258,193, while computer software revenue was $159,708.
Forwarding Expense. For the six months ended March 31, 2009, forwarding expense was $34,088,675, as compared to $33,483,443 for the same period of fiscal 2008, a year-over-year increase of $605,232, or 1.8%. The percentage increase was greater than the increase in transportation logistics revenue, up 0.6%, for the six months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to fiscal 2008, resulting in forwarding expense as a percentage of revenue climbing marginally to 88.7% as compared to the year-earlier 87.3%, a worsening of 1.4 percentage points. This is principally the result of ocean freight shipments (with lower margins) in the fiscal 2009 six months accounting for a higher proportion (versus airfreight) of the half's overall shipping activity than in the prior year six months.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense. For the six-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, selling, general and administrative expenses were $4,607,086 (11.99% of revenue) and $4,666,805 (12.17%), respectively. This represents a year-over-year decrease of $59,719, or 1.3%. The year-over-year absolute dollar decrease in SG&A primarily reflects second quarter savings as a result of 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.
Income (Loss) Before Taxes. Janel reported a loss before taxes of $(555,225) for the six months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to loss before taxes of $(158,771) for the six months ended March 31, 2008. First half 2009 charges, which included $179,062 related to amortization of intangible assets, which pertained essentially to the Company's asset acquisition in October 2007 and interest expense of $109,683, pertaining principally to acquisition financing, accounted for approximately half the reported six-months' pretax loss.
Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate in both the 2009 and 2008 fiscal periods reflects the U.S. federal statutory rate and applicable state income taxes.
Net Income. Janel reported net loss available to common shareholders for the six months ended March 31, 2009 of $(407,725), or $(0.02) per diluted share, down an additional $259,454 as compared to a net loss available to common shareholders of $(148,271), or $(0.0086) per diluted share, for the six months ended March 31, 2008. The same principal factors as described above for the first half 2009 loss before taxes contributed to the period's net loss.
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.
During the six months ended March 31, 2009, Janel's net working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) decreased by $578,567, or 21.8%, from $2,651,109 at September 30, 2008, to $2,072,542 at March 31, 2009. This decline reflected decreases in cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable of approximately $104,000 and $2,000,000, respectively, and an increase in accrued expenses and taxes payable of approximately $142,000, only partially offset by lower accounts payable of approximately $1,713,000. Janel's cash flow performance for the six months is not necessarily indicative of future cash flow performance.
In July 2005, Janel decreased its line of credit from $3,000,000 to $1,500,000, because cash flow had become adequate for financing its receivables, and because it obtained a reduced interest rate. During the first quarter of fiscal 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. The $1,700,000 was then converted to a term loan bearing interest at prime plus three-quarters of one percent (0.75%) per annum and collateralized by substantially all assets of Janel and personal guarantees of certain shareholders of the Company. The Company also issued 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 (approximately $430,600 of which was outstanding as of March 31, 2009) bearing interest at prime minus one-half of one percent (0.50%) per annum and collateralized by substantially all the assets of a subsidiary of the Company. The Company then renewed its line of credit with the bank for $1,500,000. Advances under this facility bear interest at prime minus three-quarters of one percent (0.75%). As of March 31, 2009, borrowings under this credit line totaled $750,000. 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.
Management believes that anticipated cash flow is sufficient to meet its current working capital and operating needs. However, the Company is also proceeding with its comprehensive growth strategy for fiscal 2009 and beyond, which encompasses a number of potential elements, as discussed below under "Current Outlook." To successfully execute several of these growth strategy elements in the coming months, the Company may need to secure additional financing estimated at up to $10,000,000. There is no assurance 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 quarterly results of operations have been subject to seasonal trends which have been the result of, or influenced by, numerous factors including climate, national holidays, consumer demand, economic conditions, the growth and diversification of its international network and service offerings, and other similar and subtle forces.
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 six months ended March 31, 2009, and its current expectations for the remainder of fiscal 2009, Janel projects that gross revenue from its currently existing accounts and businesses for its fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, will approximate the level reported for fiscal 2008. The Company expects to revisit its full-year projection subsequent to the end of its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Janel is continuing to implement its business plan and strategy to increase revenue and profitability through its fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and beyond. The Company's strategy, some of which has been implemented, includes plans to: open additional branch offices both domestically and in Southeast Asia; increase profit margins by avoiding low-margin business; 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 efforts to reduce current and prospective overhead and operating expenses, particularly with regard to the efficient integration of any additional offices or acquisitions.
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 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, 2008.
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.
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 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."
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 consolidated statements of income:
a. accounts receivable valuation;
b. the useful lives of long-term assets;
c. the accrual of costs related to ancillary services the Company provides; and
d. 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.
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