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02/04/11 12:10 AM

#100 RE: rdragon #91

Two weeks to go before JLWT's Quarterly Report. My bet is that the comparison between first quarter, 2010 and this one (first qtr.,2011) will show a huge increase in revenue. Not just from the
industry wide rebound in shipping volume and all. But this will be the first quarter that we will see any of the Ferrara business included. Business with high gross profit margins.

2010 Annual Report was very strong.

Janel World Trade Ltd. Reports 74% Increase in Fourth Quarter Revenue vs. Fourth Quarter 2009 Reflecting an Increase of $13.3 Million

Record Revenue for Year-End 2010 Up 23.2% Over 2009 to $88.5 Million: Annual Earnings Improve by $1.6 Million



JAMAICA, NY--(Marketwire - 12/29/10) - Janel World Trade, Ltd. (OTC.BB:JLWT - News), a full-service global provider of integrated transportation logistics and environmental services, announced today financial results for its year ending September 30, 2010.

Year End Results

For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, Janel reported record annual revenue of $88,485,931, an increase of $16,633,125 or up 23.2% compared to fiscal year-end 2009. The 2010 year-end revenue represents the highest annual revenue reported in the Company's history. This annual milestone follows successive record revenues for the second, third and fourth quarters of 2010. The Company's core logistics business units continue to outperform expectations in a recovering economy, focusing on global shipping lanes of traffic exhibiting strong growth and the Company's core logistics services.

Reflecting the successive quarters of record revenue and the continued focus on the management of operating expenses, Janel reported a year-end 2010 net income available to common shareholders of $367,849, or $.018 per fully diluted share, an improvement of $1,624,047, compared to a year-end 2009 net loss of $(1,256,198), or $(.070) per fully diluted share. The prior year included a one-time non-cash pre-tax charge of $1,066,240 for impairment of goodwill.

Fourth Quarter 2010 Results

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, the Company reported total revenue of $31,212,341, up $13,302,205 or 74.3% as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Because of the same focus and positive factors affecting the year-end results, the Company reported net income available to common shareholders of $152,667 or $.007 per fully diluted share in 2010, a significant improvement in earnings of $891,543 from the 2009 reported net loss of $(738,876), or $(.041) per fully diluted share.

The improvement in revenue and earnings for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2010 is a continuation of three successive quarters of record revenue combined and the continued aggressive management of all operating costs and overheads. The prior year included a one-time non-cash pre-tax charge of $1,066,240 for impairment of goodwill.

Review and Outlook

"We are very pleased with our results for the quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2010," said James N. Jannello, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our 2010 year-end revenue and earnings reflect the many hours of focus and hard work by the management and people of Janel. Not only did we have our first quarter of over $30 Million in revenue, but we have managed expenses at the same time which is improving our bottom line. The fourth quarter revenue and continued strong quarterly earnings, plus our recent acquisition of the assets of Ferrara International Logistics (Ferrara) with an expected $7.0 million of additional annual revenue, continue to make us optimistic about the coming year ahead."

Jannello continued, "Looking ahead to 2011, our expectation is to build a company exceeding $100 million in annual revenue with continued improvement in net profitability, based on a continuing modest recovery in global economic conditions. Although always difficult to predict, our recent asset acquisition of Ferrara and our core logistics business units continuing to perform in a recovering economy, along with our anticipation that our customers continue to report improvement in their businesses and adding new customers, leads us to the expectation that we can finish fiscal year 2011 with another record revenue year and increased net income."

Jannello concluded, "We are committed to growing our core transportation logistics segment and exploring opportunities to expand existing traffic lanes and services that generate higher operating margins which will continue to enhance the profitability of our business and build shareholder value."

To be included in Janel's database for Corporate Press Releases and industry updates, investors are invited to send their e-mail address to: IRInfo@janelgroup.net.

About Janel World Trade, Ltd.

Janel World Trade, Ltd. is a global provider of integrated logistics and environmental services, including domestic and international freight forwarding via multi-modal carriers, leading-edge, end-to-end, supply-chain technology, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other transportation-related services. With offices throughout the U.S. (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta), the Far East (Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Shenzhen) and Central America (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala) , the Company provides the comprehensive logistics services and technology necessary to handle its customers' shipping needs throughout the world. Cargo can be transported via air, sea or land, and Janel's national network of locations can manage the shipment and/or receipt of cargo into or out of any location in the United States. Janel is registered as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary and licensed as a FMC Licensed Freight Forwarder by the Federal Maritime Commission.

Janel World Trade, Ltd.'s headquarters is located in Jamaica, New York, adjacent to the JFK International Airport, and its common stock is listed on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol "JLWT". Additional information on the Company is available on its website at http://www.janelgroup.net