UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q/A

 

(Mark One)

 

 

x

Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008

 

 

o

Transition Report Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from

 

Commission File No. 0-28223

 

CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS HOLDING, INC.

(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Florida

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

65-0510294

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

600 Bayview Avenue, Inwood

New York 11096

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(516) 239-7000

(Issuer telephone number)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant” (1) 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 o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes o

No x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.

 

 

Large accelerated filer o

Accelerated filer o

 

 

Non-accelerated filer o

Smaller reporting company x

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of May 12, 2008: 1,319,910,354 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

Explanatory Note

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A (“Form 10-Q/A”) is being filed as Amendment No. 1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, which was originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2008 (the “Original Report”), of Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. (the “Company”), and is being filed with respect certain corrections to the cover page and to Item 2.

 

We are amending and restating the entire Original Report.  Unless expressly noted otherwise, the disclosures in this Form 10-Q/A continue to speak as of the date of the Original Report, and do not reflect events occurring after the filing of the Original Report.  For additional information on subsequent events, the reader should refer to the Company's other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission subsequent to the filing of the Original Filing, including any amendment to these filings.  The filing of this Form 10-Q/A shall not be deemed an admission that the Original Report, when made, included any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state a material fact necessary to make a statement not misleading.

 

 

 

 

 

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CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

 

2007

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Audited)

ASSETS

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

327,863

 

$

470,779

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $177,075 and

$302,075

 

 

662,299

 

 

807,356

Notes receivable

 

 

300,000

 

 

300,000

Due from officers

 

 

79,673

 

 

74,949

Prepaid expenses

 

 

83,562

 

 

70,588

Total current assets

 

 

1,453,397

 

 

1,723,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,611,850 and $1,454,429

 

 

418,810

 

 

438,560

License agreements - Rad-Rope tm

 

 

1,316,854

 

 

1,316,854

Security deposits

 

 

92,391

 

 

91,904

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

3,281,452

 

$

3,570,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

5,411,446

 

$

4,701,804

Secured convertible debenture, net of discount of $30,954 and $38,327,

respectively

 

 

2,128,446

 

 

2,293,173

Financial instruments

 

 

635,905

 

 

997,743

Current portion of notes payable

 

 

1,182,457

 

 

299,695

Current portion of capital leases payable

 

 

187,552

 

 

105,975

Due to related parties

 

 

2,264,507

 

 

2,027,936

Due to others

 

 

1,563,095

 

 

1,388,158

Security deposits and escrowed funds

 

 

44,174

 

 

42,170

Total current liabilities

 

 

13,417,582

 

 

11,856,654

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term portion of capital leases payable

 

 

 

 

 

110,342

Long term portion of notes payable

 

 

 

 

 

896,815

Deferred rent

 

 

570,587

 

 

566,577

Total other liabilities

 

 

570,587

 

 

1,573,734

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

 

13,988,169

 

 

13,430,388

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest - ITG subsidiary

 

 

342

 

 

329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series III convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 - authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,000 shares, 100,000 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation value $100,000)

 

 

100,000

 

 

100,000

Series IV convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 - authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

600,000 shares, 517,500 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation value $517,500)

 

 

517,500

 

 

517,500

Series V convertible preferred stock, par value $1.00 - authorized

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,000 shares, 479,867 shares issued and outstanding (liquidation value $479,867)

 

 

479,867

 

 

479,867

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' Deficiency

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $.001 - authorized 5,000,000,000 shares,

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,319,907,354 and 1,147,807,354 shares issued and outstanding

 

 

1,319,908

 

 

1,147,808

Additional paid in capital

 

 

3,492,207

 

 

3,500,297

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(16,616,541)

 

 

(15,605,199)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY

 

 

(11,969,426)

 

 

(11,122,094)

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY

 

$

3,281,452

 

$

3,570,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

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CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

2008

 

 

2007

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

3,816,505

 

$

4,158,826

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

Direct operating expenses

 

2,749,471

 

 

2,839,653

Selling, general and administrative

 

2,390,412

 

 

1,926,600

Total operating expenses

 

5,139,883

 

 

4,766,253

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from operations

 

(1,323,378)

 

 

(607,427)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other (expense) income

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(84,541)

 

 

(547,584)

Rental income

 

28,500

 

 

32,950

Change in value of financial instruments

 

288,081

 

 

428,515

Guaranteed rental expense

 

-

 

 

(135,000)

Non-controlling interest – ITG

 

-

 

 

659

Gain from debt extinguishment

 

81,847

 

 

-

Other (loss)/income

 

(1,645)

 

 

5,744

Total other (expense) income

 

312,242

 

 

(214,716)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(1,011,136)

 

 

(822,143)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cumulative effect on prior years of retroactive application of a

 

 

 

 

 

change in accounting principle

 

-

 

 

(396,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$

(1,011,136)

 

$

(1,218,143)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share, basic and diluted

$

(0.001)

 

$

(0.001)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares used

 

 

 

 

 

in the net loss per share calculation

 

1,201,653,508

 

 

1,082,911,444

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

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CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

2008

 

 

2007

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

$

(1,011,136)

 

$

(1,218,143)

Cumulative effect of prior years of retroactive application

 

 

 

 

 

of a change in accounting principle

 

-

 

 

396,000

Net loss before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

 

(1,011,136)

 

 

(822,143)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net

 

 

 

 

 

cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of note discounts

 

7,373

 

 

260,304

Change in derivative liability due to accrued liquidated damages

 

-

 

 

150,622

Mark to market on derivative instrument expense

 

(288,081)

 

 

(428,515)

Depreciation and amortization

 

46,626

 

 

42,248

Deferred rent

 

4,010

 

 

(10,316)

Gain on extinguishment of debt

 

(81,847)

 

 

-

Non-controlling interest

 

13

 

 

(658)

Guaranteed rental expense

 

-

 

 

135,000

Changes in:

 

 

 

 

 

Escrow held by factor

 

-

 

 

177,518

Accounts receivable

 

114,558

 

 

(58,113)

Due from factor

 

-

 

 

113,616

Prepaid expenses

 

(12,974)

 

 

145,805

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

709,436

 

 

(153,061)

Security deposits and escrowed funds

 

2,004

 

 

4,569

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(510,018)

 

 

(443,124)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Payments received for security deposits

 

(487)

 

 

(80)

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(26,876)

 

 

(4,674)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(27,363)

 

 

(4,754)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments to officers

 

-

 

 

(10,499)

Repayments to others

 

174,937

 

 

(26,603)

Advances from (repayments to) officers

 

25,775

 

 

(30,500)

Proceeds received from related parties

 

236,571

 

 

273,089

Principal payments on notes payable

 

(14,053)

 

 

(15,699)

Principal payments on capital leases payable

 

(28,765)

 

 

(14,228)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

394,465

 

 

175,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash

 

(142,916)

 

 

(272,318)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, beginning of period

 

470,779

 

 

338,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$

327,863

 

$

66,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

$

346,733

 

$

712,820

Income taxes

$

-

 

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of secured debenture to common stock

$

172,100

 

$

-

Purchase of equipment through capital lease

$

-

 

$

119,600

Cumulative effect of accrued liquidated damages

$

-

 

$

396,000

Cancellation of shares in connection with deferred offering costs

$

-

 

$

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements

 

 

 

 

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CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS HOLDING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(UNAUDITED)

 

NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION, HISTORY AND NATURE OF BUSINESS

 

On May 12, 2005, through a reverse merger, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement and Share Exchange among Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. (f/k/a Championlyte Holdings, Inc.), (the “Company”), and primarily through its newly acquired subsidiaries, Cargo Connection Logistics Corp. (“Cargo Connection”) and Cargo Connection Logistics – International, Inc. (f/k/a Mid-Coast Management, Inc.), (“Cargo International”), The Company began operating in the transportation and logistics industry as a third party logistics provider of transportation and management services.  Effective May 23, 2005, the name Championlyte Holdings, Inc. was changed to Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. to better reflect the new nature and focus of the entity and its operations. Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “Cargo Companies.”

 

The Company is a provider of logistics solutions for global partners through its network of branch terminal locations and independent agents in North America. The Company’s target customer base ranges from mid-sized to Fortune 100(TM) companies.

 

The Company operates predominately as a non-asset based transportation provider which provides truckload and less-than-truckload transportation services utilizing some Company equipment and dedicated owner operators, as well as in coordination with other transportation companies with whom the Company has established relationships. The Company also provides a wide range of value-added logistics services, including those provided through its leased U.S. Customs Bonded warehouse facilities, U.S. Customs approved container freight station operations, and a U.S Customs approved General Order warehouse operation which began during the latter part of the second quarter of 2006. All of these leased facilities enhance and support the supply chain logistics needs of the Company’s customers. Some of the services provided are pick-and-pack services, special projects that may include changing labels or tickets on items and assistance in the inspection of customers’ shipments into the United States, as well as storage of goods and recovery of goods damaged in transit.

 

In December 2006, the Company acquired Nuclear Material Detection Technologies, Inc. (“NMDT”), which has been accounted for as a wholly-owned subsidiary. At the time of its acquisition by the Company, NMDT’s assets consisted of a license to certain patent rights and cash. The Company intends to develop, with the licensor, a market-ready nuclear radiation detection device, called RadRope™, to service the logistics, transportation and general cargo industries. The Company anticipates that the development of a revised prototype will be completed by the end of the second quarter 2008. The Company expects the prototype to be marketed by the middle to end of 2008, subject to the requirements of any potential purchaser. There can be no assurances that the prototype will be marketable without additional revisions, improvements and resulting expenses for the Company.

 

The Company owns a 51% interest in Independent Transport Group, LLC (“ITG”) and Emplify HR Services, Inc. (“Emplify”) (a related party – see Note 18) owns a 49% interest. The financial statements of ITG are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The minority interest in operating results is reflected as an element of non-operating expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and the minority interest in the equity of ITG is reflected as a separate component in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

 

In 2006, Cargo Connection became one of an exclusive number of companies that works closely with the Department of Homeland Security – Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”). The Company has become the operator of the sole General Order warehouse for JFK International Airport. General Order warehouses operate under specific provisions of the Customs Formal Regulations (“CFR”). Applicable provisions of the CFR require merchandise to be considered General Order merchandise when it is taken into the custody by CBP.

 

On May 5, 2008, the Company received a written notice of default dated April 29, 2008 (the “Default Notice”) from Pacer Logistics LLC (“Pacer”) which stated that the balance due on three convertible debentures payable to Pacer was in excess of $4,000,000 and was in default. The Default Notice provided that Pacer would conduct a “self-help” foreclosure ten days from the date of the Notice pursuant to a Security Agreement, dated December 28, 2005.

 

 

 

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On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into a Strict Foreclosure and Transfer of Assets Agreement with Pacer (the “Strict Foreclosure Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company acknowledged that it is in default of certain obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389 to Pacer, as assignee of all right, title and interest of YA Global Investments, LP (“YA Global”), including as assignee of Montgomery Equity Partners Ltd. (“Montgomery”), with respect to the Cargo Companies’ obligations (collectively the “Outstanding Obligations”) under the:

 

 

Secured Convertible Debenture, dated December 28, 2005, issued to Montgomery in the principal amount of $1,750,000 (the “2005 Montgomery Debenture”);

 

Investor Rights Registration Agreement, dated December 28, 2005, by and between the Company and Montgomery.

 

Secured Convertible Debenture, dated February 13, 2006, issued to Montgomery in the principal amount of $600,000 (the “2006 Montgomery Debenture”);

 

Security Agreements, dated December 28, 2005, whereby the Company and certain of its subsidiaries secured obligations to Montgomery in the amount of $2,350,000 (the “Montgomery Security Agreement”); and

 

Secured Convertible Debenture, dated November 17, 2007, issued to YA Global, in the principal amount of $46,500 (the “YA Global Debenture”).

 

The Outstanding Obligations are secured by certain assets of the Cargo Companies. Pursuant to the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and a related assumption agreement, all of the Outstanding Obligations have been extinguished, and Pacer foreclosed on substantially all the operating assets of the Company and Cargo Connection and assumed certain liabilities of the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International, including:

 

 

all obligations to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("WFBA");

 

the obligations to HSBC Bank (“HSBC”) in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations to U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) pursuant to a loan (the “SBA Loan”).

 

As a result of this foreclosure, the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed, and now will consist only of:

 

 

Cargo International and its assets;

 

NMDT and its assets;

 

ITG and its assets; and

 

the stock of Cargo Connection, without its former assets.

 

NOTE 2 - GOING CONCERN

 

Refer to Notes 1, 12, 13 and 19 regarding foreclosure of certain operations.

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a basis which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. The Company incurred a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $1,011,136 and $822,143 for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively, prior to the cumulative effect of the adjustment for the prior year’s adjustment for compliance with “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed To, And Potentially Settled In, A Company’s Own Stock (“EITF 00-19-2’) and a net loss of $1,011,136 and $1,218,143 after the cumulative effect of such adjustment. The Company has a working capital deficiency of $11,964,185 and an accumulated deficit of $16,616,541 at March 31, 2008 and expects that it will incur additional losses in the immediate future. The effect of the change in the value of the financial instruments is not included in operational losses. To date the Company has financed operations primarily through sales of its equity securities and issuances of debt instruments to related and unrelated parties.

 

As of March 31, 2008, the Company was obligated under the Investor Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2005 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) between the Company and Montgomery to have filed and declared effective a Securities Act registration statement registering for resale the shares issuable upon conversion of outstanding debentures held of record by Montgomery and in the outstanding aggregate principal amount of $1,189,000 at such date (see Note 12). The Registration Rights Agreement contains liquidated damages

 

 

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provisions relating to the failure of such registration statement to become effective by a specified date. Such registration statement was not declared effective by the specified date. The Company has accrued $1,082,018 with respect to such liquidated damages provisions which has been recorded in conformity with EITF 00-19-2. The total maximum liquidated damage liability cannot be determined until such time as the registration statement is declared effective. As of March 31, 2008, the debentures have matured and have not been paid, and the Company owes the principal plus accrued interest and liquidated damages. The holder of these debentures has foreclosed on certain assets of the Company and Cargo Connection. See Note 1 above.

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to generate profitable operations and positive cash flows in the future, raise additional capital through the issuance of debt and sale of its common or preferred stock and/or to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities when they come due. Although the Company continues to pursue these plans, there is no assurance that the Company will be successful in obtaining financing on terms acceptable to the Company, if at all, particularly in light of the recent foreclosure. The outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time.

 

These factors raise substantial doubt that the Company may be able to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts or classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The audit report prepared by our independent registered public accounting firm relating to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 and filed with the SEC on March 31, 2008, had included an explanatory paragraph expressing the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Long term liabilities have been reclassed to current.

 

NOTE 3 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, as identified in Note 1 above. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America for interim financial information, the instructions to Form 10-Q and Item 303 of Regulation S-K and Article 8.03 of Regulation S-X promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, and cash flows in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for a fair presentation of the operating results have been included in the condensed consolidated interim financial information. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter or the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2008.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements that are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC’s rules and regulations.

These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2007 as included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2008.

All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Certain amounts as previously reported for the period ended March 31, 2007 have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

 

 

 

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NOTE 4 - SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The more significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements include estimates as to the depreciable lives of property and equipment, valuation of equity related instruments and derivatives issued and valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets.

 

Principles of consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

 

Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

 

Accounts receivable are recorded at the outstanding amounts, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company uses estimates to determine its allowance for doubtful accounts based on the ability of its customers to make required payments, historical collections experience, current economic trends and a percentage of accounts receivable by aging category. The Company reviews available customer account and financial information, including public filings and credit reports, current trends, credit policy, and accounts receivable aging and may also consult legal counsel when appropriate. The Company continuously monitors collections and payments from its customers. When the Company deems it probable that an account of a specific customer will become uncollectible, that customer’s account balance will be included in the reserve calculation. While credit losses have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, the Company cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that it has experienced in the past.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company recognizes all transportation revenues based upon the tendering of freight to the Company for the delivery of the goods at their final destination. The Company recognizes warehouse services operations revenue upon the completion of those services. Costs related to such revenue are included in direct operating expenses. The Company presents taxes that are directly imposed on revenue-producing transaction by a governmental authority on a gross basis (i.e., included in revenues and cost of sales).

 

Net loss per share

 

The Company reports loss per share in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.”Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss per share reflects the dilution from the potential conversion or exercise into common stock of securities such as warrants, stock options, restrictive stock awards and other convertible securities. All potentially dilutive shares as of March 31, 2008, and 2007, of 9,867,542,023 and 3,858,563,952, respectively, have been excluded from diluted loss per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive for the periods then ended. In all financial statements presented, diluted net loss per common share is the same as basic net loss per common share. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, there were 1,319,907,354 and 1,147,807,354 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively, with a weighted average number of shares used for the net loss per share computation of 1,201,653,508 and 1,102,435,761 shares, respectively.

 

Financial instruments

 

The Company has allocated the proceeds received from convertible debt instruments between the underlying debt instruments and the warrants, and has recorded the conversion feature as a liability in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS 133”), and related interpretations.

 

 

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The conversion feature and certain other features that are considered embedded derivative instruments, such as a variable interest rate feature, a conversion reset provision and redemption option, have been recorded at their fair value within the terms of SFAS 133 as their fair value can be separated from the convertible note and the conversion feature liability is independent of the underlying note value. The conversion liability is marked-to-market each reporting period with the resulting gains or losses shown on the consolidated statements of operations. For debt instruments having conversion features whereby the holder can convert at any time, the deferred charge is recorded as interest expense in the period proceeds are received.

 

The Company evaluates its convertible debt, options, warrants or other contracts to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for under SFAS 133 and related interpretations, including EITF 00-19 “Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock” (“EITF 00-19”). The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is recorded as a liability and marked-to-market at each balance sheet date. In the event that the embedded derivative is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as other income or expense. Upon conversion or exercise of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the conversion date and reclassified to equity.

 

In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.

 

The classification of derivative instruments, including the determinations as to whether instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification under SFAS 133 are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities are classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within twelve months of the balance sheet date.

 

Intangible Assets

 

Excess of cost over fair value of net tangible assets acquired arising from the acquisition of NMDT are first attributed to patents and licenses based upon their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. These intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives, which is 19 years. Excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired will be reviewed for impairment pursuant to the SFAS No. 144, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”).

 

The Company accounts for its intangible assets under the provisions of SFAS No. 142. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, intangible assets with a definite life are accounted for impairment under SFAS No. 144 and intangible assets with indefinite lives are accounted for impairment under SFAS No. 142.

 

The Company’s intangible assets, such as patents or trademarks, that are determined to have definite lives are amortized over their useful lives and are measured for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. In these cases, the Company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows to be derived from the intangible asset to determine whether or not a potential impairment exists. If the carrying value exceeds the estimate of future undiscounted cash flows, the impairment is calculated as the excess of the carrying value of the asset over the estimate of its fair value. Any impairment charges would be classified as other expense within the consolidated statement of operations for the subject accounting period. Alternatively, and until a patent with respect to the Patent Rights is granted by the PTO (or the Company is advised that the PTO has rejected the patent application with respect to the Patent Rights), in accordance with SFAS No. 142 the Company intends to conduct periodic impairment tests on the License based on a comparison of the estimated fair value of the License to the carrying value of the License. Such testing will be based on the status of the development of the marketable RadRope™ product and, once developed, the extent of market acceptance of the RadRope™ product following the commencement of the marketing of the product. If the carrying value exceeds the estimate of fair value, impairment will be calculated as the excess of the carrying value over the estimate of fair value.

 

 

 

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NOTE 5 – BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS

 

On August 29, 2007, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Fleet Global Services, Inc. (“Fleet”) and its sole stockholder to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Fleet. The consummation of this transaction has been delayed due to, among other things, financing limitations, and no assurance can be given that it will be consummated, nor that financing for the transaction will be obtained.

 

Effective December 6, 2006, the Company acquired certain exclusive license rights, including limited sublicensing rights (the “License”), to manufacture, use and sell products utilizing intellectual property rights (the “Patent Rights”) which are the subject of a pending patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “PTO”). The Patent Rights relate to portable nuclear radiation detection technology for use within the logistics, transportation and general cargo industries, and is known as RadRope TM .

 

The Company has received input from potential customers, in response to which the patent owner made modification/updates to the device. In January 2008, the Company received new schematics for the device. These schematics reflect the next generation of the device with some minor modifications to both the hardware and software. The Company believes that the RadRope™ product is saleable in its current design stage. However, management has made the determination that it is in the Company’s best interest to sell the new generation of the product, in order to minimize needs for parts, maintenance and support upgrades. The costs for these upcoming modifications and updates are to be borne by the patent owner and are expected to be inconsequential. The Company currently anticipates that this second stage of research and development should be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2008. It also believes that its first sale should occur in the third quarter of 2008 with delivery in the fourth quarter of 2008.

 

NOTE 6 - RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities—an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 changes the disclosure requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities. Entities are required to provide enhanced disclosures about (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.  The guidance in SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption.  At this time, management is evaluating the implications of SFAS 161 and its impact on the financial statements has not yet been determined.

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), "Business Combinations" (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. SFAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adoption of SFAS 141R on its consolidated financial statements. However, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 141R to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160. "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an Amendment of ARB No. 51" (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards pertaining to ownership interests in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent, the amount of net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest, changes in a parent's ownership interest, and the valuation of any retained noncontrolling equity investment when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. This statement also establishes disclosure requirements that clearly identify and distinguish between the interests of the parent and the interests of the noncontrolling owners. SFAS 160 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adoption of SFAS 160 on its consolidated financial statements. However, the Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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NOTE 7 - FACTORING FACILITIES

 

Cargo Connection had entered into an accounts receivable factoring facility with Accord Financial Services, Inc. (“Accord”). Pursuant to that factoring agreement, the factor purchased certain accounts receivable and extended credit with a maximum borrowing amount of $2,000,000. The Company ended that factoring facility on November 20, 2007. The facility provided for the purchase of up to 90% of eligible accounts receivable of Cargo Connection minus a discount of approximately 1.6% as of that last day of the agreement and a discretionary reserve (holdback) which was reduced via payments from the individual accounts receivable debtors. If a receivable was outstanding over 90 days, under recourse provisions, Cargo Connection would have to buy back the receivable from the factor. Cargo Connection had to submit a minimum of $1,500,000 of eligible invoices in each calendar quarter. At March 31, 2008, $-0- was due to and or from this factor. The factor and the Company also had an informal agreement, whereby the Company escrowed funds that were to be used to pay for the services of outside transportation vendors. This was mainly due to the concerns of the factor for any of its transportation clients as to the potential default of payments by their clients to outside transportation vendors to ensure that these funds are not diverted for other uses.

 

Effective November 20, 2007, Cargo Connection entered into: (i) an Account Transfer Agreement (the "Account Transfer Agreement") with WFBA; and (ii) that certain letter agreement dated November 20, 2007 between WFBA and Cargo Connection, amending the Account Transfer Agreement (the "Letter Agreement") and, collectively with the Account Transfer Agreement, (the "Amended Transfer Agreement"). The Amended Transfer Agreement provides that WFBA shall serve as a factor to Cargo Connection by purchasing certain of the Cargo Connection's accounts receivable, and provide a maximum factoring capacity of $3,000,000. The obligations of Cargo Connection to WFBA are guaranteed by the Company and the executive officers of the Company.

 

Concurrently with the Amended Transfer Agreement, WFBA, Cargo Connection and Accord, Cargo Connection's previous factor, executed a Buyout Agreement (the "Buyout Agreement") pursuant to which WFBA purchased all of Cargo Connection's accounts receivable owned by Accord and Accord assigned all of the security interests, financing statements and liens it possessed in Cargo Connection's accounts receivable and assets to WFBA. In addition, all previous amounts escrowed by Accord were returned to the Company.

 

Cargo Connection’s accounts receivable factoring facility with WFBA, automatically renews annually unless either party provides 30 days’ prior notice of cancellation. The facility provides for the purchase of up to 95% of eligible accounts receivable of Cargo Connection minus a fixed discount of approximately .35% as of March 31, 2008, along with a variable discount calculated by WFBC’s prime rate plus 1% per annum for the time period from the initial payment to date of receipt of collections along with a discretionary reserve (holdback) which is reduced with payments from the individual accounts receivable debtors. If a receivable is outstanding over 90 days, under recourse provisions, Cargo Connection is required to buy back the receivable from this factor. Cargo Connection must submit a minimum of $1,000,000 of eligible invoices in each calendar month. At March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, $257,646 and $200,680 is due from the factor, respectively, which represents the reserve against collected receivables and an escrow against the purchased receivables. At March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the total amount advanced by the factor was $1,402,881 and $1,793,438, respectively, which represents the proceeds from financing of accounts receivables sold. In connection with the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and the related assumption agreement, Pacer has assumed Cargo Connection’s liabilities to WFBA.

 

NOTE 8 - NOTES RECEIVABLE

 

On November 21, 2007, the Company entered into a $300,000 note receivable with Fleet Global Services, Inc. (“Fleet”). The note bears interest at 11% per annum and matures on November 21, 2008. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the balance outstanding on the note is $300,000. Interest accrued on the note for the three months ended March 31, 2008 amounted to $8,205.

 

NOTE 9 - OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES

 

The Company leases machinery, equipment and software under various non-cancelable capital leases with a capitalized cost of $1,014,427, less accumulated amortization of $730,956 and $698,318 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. The remaining obligations require monthly payments, including interest, totaling $10,796. Interest rates on these leases range from 2% to 23%. These leases mature at various times through September 2011. Certain obligations are guaranteed by certain executive officers of the Company.

 

 

 

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On September 20, 2007, Cargo International acquired seven forklifts to be used in the operations of the Company. In connection with this purchase, the Company financed $129,168 of the purchase price under a capital lease obligation. The lease bears interest at 22.275% per annum and matures on September 20, 2011, and requires monthly payments of $4,089. The Company traded in old forklifts valued at $14,500, which was applied against the purchase price of the new forklifts.

 

As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the aggregate future minimum annual lease payments under these leases are reflected at liquidation value on the balance sheet as a result of the foreclosure by Pacer. The table below reflects the payments as contractually obligated as follows:

 

 

 

As of

 

As of

Year Ending December 31,

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

2008 (nine months)

$

115,342

$

132,129

2009

 

59,370

 

59,370

2010

 

49,067

 

49,067

2011

 

36,800

 

36,800

Total payments

 

260,577

 

277,366

Less: amount representing interest

 

(73,025)

 

(61,049)

Net present value of capital lease obligations

 

187,552

 

216,317

Less: current portion

 

(91,027)

 

(105,975)

Long-term portion

$

96,525

$

110,342

 

NOTE 10 – DUE TO OTHERS

 

The Company classifies advances as current liabilities, as the Company is expected to pay back these advances within a twelve month period unless a more formal agreement is put into place for the repayment of these funds. The Company is currently negotiating formal note agreements with the lenders listed below with respect to their advances to the Company.

 

In addition, the Company has entered into insurance premium financing arrangements with two providers with balances due to the providers of $313,095 and $138,158 as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

 

The following table details Due to Others as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

March 31, 2008

 

December 31, 2007

Loan from Ferro

$

130,000

$

130,000

Loan from RAKJ Holdings

 

145,000

 

145,000

Loan from Triple Crown

 

975,000

 

975,000

 

 

1,250,000

 

1,250,000

 

 

 

 

 

Due to Avalon Insurance Co.

 

291,537

 

128,140

Due to Premium Financing Special

 

21,558

 

10,018

 

 

313,095

 

138,158

 

 

 

 

 

Total account balance

$

1,563,095

$

1,388,158

 

NOTE 11 - NOTES PAYABLE

 

In May 2003, the Company entered into a loan agreement with U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) whereby the SBA loaned $90,200 to the Company for working capital purposes (the “SBA Loan”). The SBA Loan bears interest at a rate of 4% per annum and matures in 2008, when the balance due will approximate $14,000. Monthly installments totaling $2,664 commenced in June 2005. The note is collateralized by substantially all the assets of Cargo Connection and is supported by the personal guarantees of certain of the executive officers of Cargo Connection.

 

 

 

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In March 2004, Cargo International entered into a revolving term loan with HSBC Bank (the “HSBC Loan”) whereby Cargo International was granted a $100,000 line of credit bearing interest at a rate of prime plus 2.5% (7.5% at March 31, 2008 and 9.5% at December 31, 2007). Cargo International made monthly interest only payments until December 15, 2006, when the line of credit terminated. At that time, the remaining balance became a note payable with a four year term. This obligation is collateralized by all of the assets of Cargo International and is guaranteed by certain of the executive officers of the Company.

 

On April 17, 2007, Cargo International borrowed $100,000 from Parkside Properties, Inc., to assist in short term cash flow needs of the Company. Cargo International issued the lender a promissory note in such principal amount. This note bears interest at the annual rate of 12% and matured on July 10, 2007.

 

On June 30, 2007, Cargo International issued a promissory note to Target Temporaries, Inc. in the principal amount of $200,000 representing an accounts payable obligation due to Target Temporaries, Inc. The note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and has a maturity date of June 30, 2009.

 

On December 31, 2007, the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $800,000 to Emplify (the “Emplify Promissory Note”), evidencing advances previously extended by Emplify to the Company. The Emplify Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum, requires equal monthly amortization payments and matures on January 1, 2012. The Company may prepay the unpaid principal balance, or any portion thereof, of the Emplify Note at any time without premium or penalty. Concurrently with the issuance of the Emplify Note: (i) the Company entered into a security agreement with Emplify, pursuant to which it granted to Emplify a security interest in all of their respective assets; and (ii) Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a Guaranty of Payment Agreement pursuant to which Cargo Connection and Cargo International agreed to guarantee the Company's payment obligations under the Emplify Note. Emplify provides payroll and human resource services to the Company. Emplify owns a 49% interest in ITG, of which the Company owns 51%. Ivan Dobrin, a principal shareholder of Emplify, is the brother of Jesse Dobrinsky, the Company's CEO. On May 13, 2008, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement with Emplify, pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities of the Emplify Promissory Note and in connection therewith the obligations of the Security Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2007 with Emplify (the “Emplify Security Agreement”) and guaranty of payment, dated December 31, 2007 (the “Emplify Guaranty” and together with the Emplify Promissory Note and Emplify Security Agreement, the “Emplify Documents”) issued by Cargo Connection and Cargo International. On May 13, 2008 Emplify released the Cargo Companies from their obligations under the Emplify Documents.

 

At March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, future minimum annual principal payments on the above notes are reflected at liquidation value on the balance sheet as a result of the foreclosure by Pacer. The table below reflects the payments as contractually obligated as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

 

As of March 31, 2008

 

As of December 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

2008 (nine months)

$

285,642

$

299,695

2009

 

409,892

 

409,892

2010

 

231,301

 

231,301

2011

 

234,764

 

234,764

2012

 

20,858

 

20,858

 

$

1,182,457

$

1,196,510

 

 

 

 

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The following table details the Notes Payable as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2008

 

As of December 31, 2007

Emplify

 

$

800,000

$

800,000

US-SBA

 

 

13,664

 

21,467

HSBC Bank

 

 

68,793

 

75,043

Target Temporaries

 

 

200,000

 

200,000

Parkside Properties

 

 

100,000

 

100,000

Total

 

$

1,182,457

$

1,196,510

Less: Current portion

 

 

336,066

 

299,695

Long-term portion

 

$

846,381

$

896,815

 

NOTE 12 - SECURED CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES – EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT

 

Refer to Note 19 - Subsequent Events for additional information.

 

In October 2005, the Company issued a secured convertible debenture to members of management in the amount of $75,000, bearing interest at a rate of 15% per annum and maturating on September 30, 2006 (the “Management Debenture”). The Management Debenture is convertible into common stock of the Company at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (a) $0.005 per share or (b) seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest closing bid price of the common stock of the five (5) trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. The holders of the Management Debenture informally agreed to extend the due date of the Management Debenture to December 31, 2007. The Management Debenture has not been repaid as of this date. The Company has not received any notification that it is in default under the provisions of the Management Debenture.

 

This Management Debenture is a hybrid instrument which contains an embedded derivative feature which would individually warrant separate accounting as a derivative instrument under SFAS 133. The embedded derivative feature has been bifurcated from the debt host contract, referred to as the “Compound Embedded Derivative Liability.” The embedded derivative feature includes the conversion feature within the Management Debenture and an early redemption option. The value of the embedded derivative liability, in the amount of $17,593 as of March 31, 2008 (see Note 14), was bifurcated from the debt host contract and recorded as a derivative liability, which resulted in a reduction of the initial carrying amount (as unamortized discount) of the Management Debenture and was fully amortized as of December 31, 2007.

 

Pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated December 28, 2005 (the “Montgomery Purchase Agreement”), with Montgomery, the Company issued the 2005 Montgomery Debenture to Montgomery with an interest rate of 10% per annum and a maturity date of December 28, 2007. The 2005 Montgomery Debenture is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (a) $0.0025 per share or (b) seventy five percent (75%) of the lowest Closing Bid Price of the common stock for the ten (10) trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. The 2005 Montgomery Debenture is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company. Simultaneously with the issuance of the 2005 Montgomery Debenture, the Company issued to Montgomery a three year warrant (the “Montgomery Warrant”) to purchase 2,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.001 per share, which is exercisable immediately. The Montgomery Warrant was valued at $2,394,000 using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. Also in connection with the issuance of the 2005 Montgomery Debenture, the Company paid Montgomery a fee of $135,000. The value of the Montgomery Warrant and the fees paid to Montgomery were recorded as a discount to the 2005 Montgomery Debenture and are being amortized over the term of the 2005 Montgomery Debenture using the effective interest method.

 

The 2005 Montgomery Debenture is a hybrid instrument which contains both freestanding derivative financial instruments and multiple embedded derivative features each of which would require separate accounting as a derivative instrument under SFAS 133. The freestanding derivative financial instruments include the Montgomery Warrant, which was valued individually at $1,861,535 at the date of inception. The various embedded derivative features have been bundled together as a single, compound embedded derivative instrument that has been bifurcated from the debt host contract, referred to as a “Compound Embedded Derivative Liability.” The compound embedded

 

 

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derivative features include the conversion feature within the First Montgomery Debenture, the conversion reset feature, the early redemption option and the interest rate adjustments. The value of the compound embedded derivative liability was bifurcated from the debt host contract and recorded as a derivative liability of $1,857,752, which resulted in a reduction of the initial carrying amount (as unamortized discount) of the First Montgomery Debenture. The unamortized discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the 2005 Montgomery Debenture, or 24 months. The unamortized discount and the effect of this transaction are included with the accounting treatment relating to the issuance to Montgomery of a second debenture on February 13, 2006.

 

The Company has classified the Montgomery Warrant as a liability and recorded an associated interest expense effective December 28, 2005 to reflect that the Registration Rights Agreement entered into, in connection with the issuance of the Montgomery Warrant and the 2005 Montgomery Debenture. The agreement requires the Company to pay liquidated damages under specified conditions, which in some cases could exceed a reasonable discount for delivering unregistered shares and thus would require the Montgomery Warrant to be classified as a liability until the earlier of the date the Montgomery Warrant is exercised or expires. In accordance with EITF 00-19, the Company has allocated a portion of the proceeds of the First Montgomery Debenture to the Montgomery Warrant based on their fair value. EITF 00-19 also requires that the Company revalue the Montgomery Warrant as a derivative instrument periodically to compute the value in connection with changes in the underlying stock price and other assumptions, with the change in value recorded as other expense or other income.

 

On February 13, 2006, the Company completed a financing for an additional $600,000 with Montgomery as part of the funding package contemplated by the Montgomery Purchase Agreement. In connection with the February 2006 financing, the Company issued to Montgomery the 2006 Montgomery Debenture and, collectively with the 2005 Montgomery Debenture, (the “Montgomery Debentures”) in the principal amount of $600,000 with a 10% interest rate and a maturity date of February 13, 2008. The 2006 Montgomery Debenture is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (a) $0.0025 per share or (b) 75% of the lowest closing bid price of the common stock for the ten trading days immediately preceding the conversion date. Shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Second Montgomery Debenture are also subject to the Registration Rights Agreement.

 

The 2006 Montgomery Debenture is a hybrid instrument which contains an embedded derivative feature which would individually require separate accounting as a derivative instrument under SFAS 133. The freestanding derivative financial instruments totaled $1,090,902 at the date of inception. The embedded derivative feature has been bifurcated from the debt host contract, referred to as the “Compound Embedded Derivative Liability.” The embedded derivative feature includes the conversion feature within the debenture and an early redemption option. The value of the embedded derivative liability was bifurcated from the debt host contract and recorded as a derivative liability of $1,090,902, which resulted in a reduction of the initial carrying amount (as unamortized discount) of the Montgomery Debenture. The unamortized discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the life of the Montgomery Debenture, or 24 months. The discount on the Montgomery Debenture was fully amortized at December 31, 2007.

 

Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company committed to file with the SEC, no later than 45 days from date of funding, a Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (the “SB-2 Registration Statement”) with respect to the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Montgomery Debentures and upon exercise of the Montgomery Warrant. The Company could have been held in default under the Registration Rights Agreement because the SB-2 Registration Statement was not declared effective by the SEC within 150 days of the filing of the registration statement. There is no limitation on the maximum amount of liquidated damages that the Company could incur as a result of the failure to have the SB-2 Registration Statement declared effective. There are liquidated damages provisions under the Registration Rights Agreement, effective upon the SB-2 Registration Statement not being declared effective by the SEC within 120 days of filing the SB-2 Registration Statement. The SB-2 Registration Statement was filed in February 2006 (SEC File No: 333-131825). An amendment to the SB-2 Registration Statement was filed in July 2006. The registration statement which the Company previously filed has been withdrawn, and the Company failed to file a registration statement by a second deadline.

 

 

 

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The liquidated damages liability accrues monthly at a rate equal to 2% of the outstanding principal amount due under the Montgomery Debentures. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the rate of the liquidated damages liability is being calculated at approximately $45,000 per month. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had recognized an aggregate $1,082,018 and $1,030,540 liability, respectively, for these liquidated damages, of which $396,000 has been recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment against retained earnings as of December 31, 2007, in conformity with EITF 00-19-2. The total maximum liquidated damages liability cannot be determined until such time as the registration statement is declared effective.

 

On May 7, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with Montgomery (the “Waiver Agreement”). Under the Waiver Agreement, Montgomery agreed to:

 

 

(a)

Waive 50% of the Company’s obligation under the Registration Rights Agreement to pay Montgomery the liquidated damages relating to the Company’s inability to obtain effectiveness of the SB-2 Registration Statement. Such waiver was effective only if (i) the Company complied with all of its obligations under the Waiver Agreement and (ii) the Company redeemed the Montgomery Debentures on or prior to June 5, 2007. Montgomery reserved the right to consent, which consent may not be unreasonably, withheld, conditioned or denied, to an extension of such redemption deadline to June 30, 2007 if the Company delivered to Montgomery, no later than June 5, 2007, significant evidence of a potential financing transaction, the proceeds of which would, at a minimum, be sufficient to repay the all of the outstanding principal and accrued interest due under the Montgomery Debentures and other debt due Montgomery. The Company actively pursued potential financing transactions during this time period, but such efforts have been unsuccessful to date.

 

 

(b)

Permit the Company to withdraw the SB-2 Registration Statement. On May 9, 2007, the Company filed a Request for Withdrawal of Registration Statement on Form RW.

 

Also under the Waiver Agreement, the Company agreed to file a new registration no later than June 5, 2007 (or June 30, 2007, if Montgomery consented to an extension of the redemption date for the Secured Convertible Debentures, registering for resale under the Securities Act the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Montgomery Debentures. The Company was obligated to use its best efforts to have such registration statement (the “New Registration Statement”) declared effective within 60 days after its filing with the Commission. The maximum number of shares of common stock that the Company is required to include in the New Registration Statement is equal to the lesser of (i) one-third of the number of shares of common stock issued and held by persons other than Company affiliates, or (ii) the number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Montgomery Debentures. If the New Registration Statement includes less than all of the shares of common stock issuable upon complete conversion of the Montgomery Debentures, the Company is required to file further registration statements, within specified time frames, as may be necessary to register for resale all of the remaining shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Montgomery Debentures. To date, the Company has not filed the New Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

On November 14, 2007, the Company issued, YA Global Debenture, which bears interest at a rate equal to prime plus 2.25% per annum, matures on November 14, 2008, and initially is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price per share equal to, at the option of the holder, either (a) $.0025 or (b) 75% of the volume weighted average price per share of the Company’s common stock for the 10 day period prior to such conversion. This debenture is secured by substantially all the assets of the Company. Interest is scheduled to be paid on the first day of each calendar quarter effective January 1, 2008. The Company is late in making the payment owed on January 1 and is in default of this debenture.

 

On November 30, 2007, Montgomery converted $40,000 of principal into 40,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share. The change in value of the embedded derivatives within the debenture due to these conversions was $25,553.

 

On February 21, 2008, Montgomery converted $55,000 of principal into 55,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

On February 29, 2008, Montgomery converted $55,500 of principal into 55,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

 

 

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On March 17, 2008, Montgomery converted $61,600 of principal into 61,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

The change in value of the embedded derivatives within the debenture due to the conversions that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $73,757.

 

As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the cumulative principal amount of the Montgomery Debentures that has been satisfied pursuant to common stock conversions was $312,100 and $140,000, respectively.

 

On April 28, 2008, the Cargo Companies entered into an agreement with Pacer (the “Financing Arrangement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Financing Arrangement Agreement, the Company acknowledged that Pacer was assigned of all right, title and interest of YA Global, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations. In connection with such assignment, the Cargo Companies acknowledged and consented to such assignment from YA Global to Pacer. The Financing Arrangement Agreement provided, among other things, that Pacer:

 

 

loaned the Company $200,000, for working capital, on the same terms as the Financing Documents; and

 

terminated the requirement for the Company to file a registration statement covering shares of the Company’s Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Financing Documents.

 

The Financing Arrangement Agreement provided, among other things, that the Cargo Companies:

 

 

waived any defense or counterclaim under Financing Documents;

 

would cooperate with Pacer to expedite the entry of a foreclosure judgment and a judgment to collect the obligations, and to expedite the sale or transfer of the Collateral (as defined in the Financing Documents); and

 

would not voluntarily file or seek the entry of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code, as amended.

 

On May 5, 2008, the Company received a Default Notice from Pacer pursuant to the Montgomery Security Agreement, which stated that the balance due on three convertible debentures payable to Pacer was in excess of $4,000,000. The Notice provided that Pacer would conduct a “self-help” foreclosure ten days from the date of the Default Notice.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into a Strict Foreclosure Agreement with Pacer, pursuant to which the Company acknowledged that it is in default of certain obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389 to Pacer as assignee of all right, title and interest of YA Global, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Outstanding Obligations under the:

 

 

the 2005 Montgomery Debenture;

 

Registration Rights Agreement;

 

the 2006 Montgomery Debenture;

 

the Montgomery Security Agreement; and

 

the YA Global Debenture.

 

The Outstanding Obligations are secured by certain assets of the Cargo Companies. Pursuant to the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and a related assumption agreement, all of the Outstanding Obligations have been extinguished, and Pacer foreclosed on substantially all the operating assets of the Company and Cargo Connection and assumed certain liabilities of the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International, including:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

 

 

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As a result of this foreclosure, the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed, and now will consist only of:

 

 

Cargo International and its assets;

 

NMDT and its assets;

 

ITG and its assets; and

 

the stock of Cargo Connection, without its former assets.

 

Also in connection with the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement dated May 13, 2008, pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities under the Emplify Documents.

 

In consideration of the transfers evidenced by the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company’s obligations under the Outstanding Obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389, as stated in the Agreement were extinguished.

 

NOTE 13 - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

Refer to Note 19 - Subsequent Events for additional information.

 

As a result of a Strict Foreclosure Agreement, substantially all of the assets of Cargo Connection were foreclosed upon by Pacer, as consideration for the extinguishment of debt owed under Secured Convertible Debentures.

 

Under the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company transferred substantially all of Cargo Connection’s assets to Pacer to extinguish its Outstanding Obligations. Pacer also assumed certain liabilities of the Company, including:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

Following the foreclosure, Cargo Connection has ceased doing business; however, Cargo International, NMDT, and ITG have retained their respective assets.

 

On future filings, the foreclosed operations, assets and liabilities will be reflected as discontinued operations.

 

NOTE 14 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (“Compound Embedded Derivative Liability”)

 

The following table describes the liability for financial instruments as of March 31, 2008:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial

 

 

Balances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark to

 

 

Balances

Instrument

 

 

as of

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

Market

 

 

as of

Liability

 

 

12/31/2007

 

 

Additions

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

3/31/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Debenture

 

$

14,286

 

$

-

 

$

-

 

$

3,307

 

$

17,593

Montgomery Note

 

 

947,143

 

 

-

 

 

(73,757)

 

 

(286,837)

 

 

586,549

Montgomery Warrants

 

 

1,926

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(1,615)

 

 

311

YA Global Note

 

 

34,388

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

(2,936)

 

 

31,452

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Totals

 

$

997,743

 

$

-

 

$

(73,757)

 

$

(288,081)

 

$

635,905

 

NOTE 15 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

 

The Company maintains a 401(k) savings plan that covers substantially all of its employees. Participants in the savings plan may elect to contribute, on a pretax basis, a certain percentage of their salary to the plan. Presently, the Company does not match any portion of the participant’s contributions as per the provisions of the plan.

 

 

 

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NOTE 16 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Lease Commitments

 

The Company has entered into non-cancelable operating leases for offices and warehouse space in several states including Illinois, New York, Ohio, Florida and Georgia. Additionally, the Company leases equipment and trucks under non-cancelable operating leases. The leases are subject to escalation for the Company’s proportionate share of increases in real estate taxes and certain other operating expenses. The approximate future minimum rentals under non-cancelable operating leases in effect on March 31, 2008, are as follows:

 

Year Ended

 

 

Office and

 

 

Equipment

December 31,

 

 

Warehouse Space

 

 

And Trucks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008 (nine months)

 

$

1,247,181

 

$

86,874

2009

 

 

1,420,062

 

 

117,424

2010

 

 

1,393,179

 

 

89,055

2011

 

 

1,349,316

 

 

-

2012

 

 

1,426,326

 

 

-

Thereafter

 

 

4,516,096

 

 

-

 

 

$

11,352,160

 

$

293,352

 

The Company and AMB HTD Beacon Centre, LLC ("AMB"), the lessor under the lease agreement between Cargo Connection (as tenant) and AMB (as landlord), dated as of September 30, 2004, for Cargo Connection's commercial use of the premises located at 8501 N.W. 17th Street, Suite 102, Miami, Florida 33126, entered into an agreement, dated as of November 21, 2007 pursuant to which Cargo is required to make a series of six equal monthly installment payments in the amount of $40,031, plus one final payment in the amount of $34,605, to AMB, or an aggregate amount of $274,792, to full cure previous payment arrearages.

 

As of January 11, 2008, Cargo International entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement with MP Cargo ORD Property LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for Cargo International's commercial use of the premises located at 491 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, Illinois (the "Premises"). The lease is for a term of ten years and calls for annual rent in the amount of $600,000 for the first two years, with bi-annual increases thereafter throughout the term of the lease, which is paid on a monthly basis. As an inducement for the landlord to enter into the lease and concurrently therewith: (i) the Company issued a Guaranty of Lease dated as of January 11, 2008 (the "Corporate Guaranty”); and (ii) Jesse Dobrinsky, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, issued a Personal Guaranty of the lease dated as of January 11, 2008 (the "Dobrinsky Personal Guaranty"; and, together with the Corporate Guaranty, collectively the "Guarantees"), in each case in favor of the landlord, guaranteeing all of Cargo International's obligations under the lease.

 

In connection with the execution of this lease, on January 11, 2008, Cargo International entered into a Sublease Termination Agreement (the “Termination Agreement”), with Underwing International, LLC ("Underwing"), terminating a sublease agreement between itself and Underwing, dated as of May 1, 2007, pursuant to which Underwing (as the prior tenant of the premises) sub-leased the Premises to Cargo International. The Termination Agreement, which terminated Underwing's status as Cargo International's sub-lessor of the Premises, allowed Cargo International to enter into the lease directly with the landlord. The landlord and Underwing contemporaneously terminated the Commercial Lease Agreement dated January 31, 2005 between Underwing and the landlord.

 

Rent expense (inclusive of amortization of straight line expense) accrued to operations for office and warehouse space for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 amounted to $585,515 and $353,459, respectively (see note 18 for rent expense paid to related entities). Rent expense accrued to operations for trucks and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 amounted to $149,641 and $153,969, respectively.

 

The Company recognizes rent expense based upon the straight-line method, which adjusts for rent abatements and future rent increases. In connection with future minimum lease payments, the amount of the liability for deferred rent was $570,587 and $566,577 at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.

 

 

 

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Litigation

 

On March 7, 2008, the Company and Cargo International were served with a summons and complaint in connection with the action entitled Travelers Indemnity Company v. Mid Coast Management and Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. , which was brought in New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County. The action seeks payment of $16,196, relating to an insurance premium for the period commencing January 26, 2005 through January 25, 2006. The Company believes that this case is without merit and intends to vigorously contest this matter.

 

On or about September 7, 2007, Rikki Hawkins-Fuller (“Hawkins”), a former employee, filed a verified complaint against the Company with the New York State Division of Human Rights, seeking an unspecified amount of damages for alleged unlawful discriminatory practices, under caption Rikki Hawkins-Fuller v. Cargo Connection Logistics , case no. 10114466 (State Division of Human Rights, State of New York, Hempstead, New York). On April 28, 2008, the Company entered into a stipulation of Settlement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”), whereby the Company agreed to pay Hawkins $55,000 in full settlement of these claims, which amount is covered by insurance.

 

On or about November 6, 2006, in an application to the Bankruptcy Court for an Examination of Airfreight Warehouse Corporation (“AFW”), which filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter XI in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the trustee in the matter alleged that, pursuant to an agreement entered into between AFW and Cargo Connection, Cargo Connection has not paid all funds due to AFW under the agreement in the amount of $300,000. The Company has not conducted any discovery related to this matter. The Company believes that it has acted in good faith and remitted all funds due to AFW under the agreement.

 

On or about May 2006, Cargo Connection filed suit against a former business agent, under the caption Cargo Connection Logistics Corp. v. Fleet Global Services, Inc. , case no. 48-2006-CA-3208-0 (9th Judicial Circuit, Orange County, Florida), for breach of contract, seeking $128,179 in damages. Cargo Connection claims that, upon the ending of its relationship with the business agent, there were funds still owed to Cargo Connection. As part of the terms and conditions under the letter agreement entered into by both parties on August 29, 2007, Fleet has agreed to pay $56,000 to Cargo Connection in settlement of this pending litigation. Both parties entered into a settlement agreement, dated November 19, 2007 agreeing that the funds are to be paid to the Company if the Company does not acquire Fleet and that a final judgment be entered in the Company’s favor.

 

The Company is party to various legal proceedings generally incidental to its business as is the case with other companies in the same industry. Although the ultimate disposition of legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management that the outcome of any such claim which is pending or threatened, either individually or on a combined basis, will not have a materially adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

Significant Customers

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company had one customer which comprised approximately 9% of its operating revenue. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company had one customer, which comprised approximately 10% of operating revenue.

 

NOTE 17 - STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY

 

Common Stock

 

On April 19, 2007, 105,263 shares of outstanding common stock were deemed returned to the Company and cancelled. The accounting for these shares is included in the number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2007.

 

On May 11, 2007, the Company issued 25,000,000 shares of common stock in payment for $100,000 of outstanding payables.

 

In July 2007, the Company cancelled 50,000,000 shares of its common stock which were held in escrow as part of the issuance of secured debentures to Highgate House, Ltd. in May 2005. These shares were placed into escrow to

 

 

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secure the Company’s obligation to issue shares of common stock upon conversion of such debentures. The debentures were not converted prior to their repayment by the Company.

 

On November 30, 2007, Montgomery converted $40,000 of principal into 40,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.017 per share.

 

On February 21, 2008, Montgomery converted $55,000 of principal into 55,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

On February 29, 2008, Montgomery converted $55,500 of principal into 55,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

On March 17, 2008, Montgomery converted $61,600 of principal into 61,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

Preferred Stock

 

The Company has 2,000,000 authorized shares of blank check preferred stock, of which the Company has designated (i) 500,000 shares as Series III Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value; (“Series III Preferred Stock”); (ii) 600,000 shares as Series IV convertible preferred stock (“Series IV Preferred Stock”); (iii) 500,000 shares of Series V preferred stock (“Series V Preferred Stock”), $1.00 par value. The remaining 400,000 shares remain undesignated blank check preferred stock. The Board of Directors of the Company is authorized to fix, subject to the provisions herein set forth, before the issuance of any shares of a particular series, the number, designation, and relative rights, preferences and limitations of the shares of such series, including

 

 

(1)

voting rights, if any, which may include the right to vote together as a single class with the Common Stock and any other series of the preferred stock with the number of votes per share accorded to shares of such series being the same as or different from that accorded to such other shares;

 

 

(2)

the dividend rate per annum, if any, and the terms and conditions pertaining to dividends and whether such dividends shall be cumulative;

 

 

(3)

the amount payable upon voluntary or involuntary liquidation;

 

 

(4)

the terms and conditions of the redemption;

 

 

(5)

sinking fund provisions;

 

 

(6)

the terms and conditions on which such shares are convertible, in the event the shares are to have conversion rights; and

 

 

(7)

all other rights, preferences and limitations pertaining to such series which may be fixed by the Corporation’s Board of Directors pursuant to the Florida Business Corporation Act.

 

Series III Preferred Stock : There were 100,000 shares of Series III Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These 100,000 Shares were issued upon the conversion of an outstanding loan entered into between the Company and Jesse Dobrinsky and John L. Udell, two of our executive officers. Each share of Series III Preferred Stock is treated as being convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (i) the average of the lowest of three-day trading prices during the five trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by .70, or (ii) the average of the lowest of three-day trading prices during the five trading days immediately prior to the funding date(s). The Series III Preferred Stock votes together with the Common Stock on all matters subject to stockholder approval and has voting power equal to twenty votes for each share of common stock into which such holder’s shares of Series III Preferred Stock are then convertible. The holders of the Series III Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends at an annual dividend rate as determined by the Board of Directors. The Series III Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $1.00 per share in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether

 

 

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voluntary or involuntary. The Company believes that its articles of incorporation may not properly reflect certain of the above terms, and intends to take corrective action in this regard.

 

Series IV Preferred Stock : There were 517,500 shares of Series IV Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These Shares were issued upon conversion of a convertible promissory note entered into between the Company and Triple Crown. The Series IV is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion price equal to the lesser of (i) the average of the lowest of three-day trading prices during the five trading days immediately prior to the Conversion Date multiplied by .70, or (ii) the average of the lowest of three-day trading prices during the five trading days immediately prior to the funding date(s). The Series IV Preferred Stock votes together with the Common Stock on all matters subject to stockholder approval and has voting power equal to twenty votes for each share of common stock into which such holder’s shares of Series IV Preferred Stock are then convertible. In addition, the holders of the Series IV Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends at an annual dividend rate as determined by the Board of Directors. The Series IV Preferred Stock has a liquidation price of $1.00 per share in the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary. The Company believes that its articles of incorporation may not properly reflect certain of the above terms, and intends to take corrective action in this regard.

 

Series V Preferred Stock : There were 479,867 shares of Series V Preferred Stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007. These shares were issued based on the Stock Purchase Agreement and Share Exchange entered into on May 12, 2005 between the Company and the shareholders of Cargo Connection and Cargo International, which called for the Company to issue shares of its preferred stock which are convertible into Common Stock of the Company additional consideration to be given to the shareholders twelve (12) months from the closing date of the transaction whereby they would own eighty percent (80%) of the outstanding shares of the Company at that time. The Series V Preferred Stock is convertible into 7,575 shares of Common Stock. The Series V Preferred Stock votes together with the Common Stock on all matters subject to stockholder approval and has voting power equal to thirty votes per outstanding share of Series V Preferred Stock. In addition, the holders of the Series V Preferred Stock are entitled to receive non-cumulative cash dividends at an annual dividend rate as determined by the Board of Directors. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of the Series V Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive distributions out of the assets of the Corporation, whether from capital or from earnings available for distribution to its stockholders, before any amount shall be paid to the holders of Common Stock.

 

The Company has determined that it is treating all three of the above series of preferred stock issuances on the balance sheet as mezzanine financing in accordance with the guidelines set forth under EITF D-98. This is required since there are liquidation preferences to be paid from capital or from earnings available for distribution to its stockholders, before any amount shall be paid to the holders of common stock in the event of any liquidation, whether voluntary or involuntary.

 

NOTE 18 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Company was owed $23,250 and $29,450 from employees of the Company as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively. These amounts are non-interest bearing and do not have formal repayment terms. The Company anticipates full collection of these amounts within a one-year period.

 

As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company owed an aggregate of $2,264,507 and $2,027,936, respectively, to related parties pursuant to non-interest bearing loans which have no formal repayment terms. The majority of this amount is for office and warehouse space due to one entity for the space the Company occupies in New York. The lease in New York is not collateralized by the Company and the related party is the master leaseholder for those premises and there are other tenants in the facility.

 

Effective as of January 31, 2005, Underwing, a Delaware limited liability company controlled by Jesse Dobrinsky, Scott Goodman and John L. Udell, three of the executive officers of the Company, entered into a ten-year lease for a 92,000 square foot facility located in Bensenville, Illinois (the “Bensenville Lease”), with the intention of initially subleasing a portion of the facility to the Company and the remaining portions to third parties on short-term basis until the Company needed to sublease such remainder of the facility. Underwing intended to sublet the facility to the Company and other sub-tenants at market-comparable rental rates and as of May 1, 2007 Cargo International and Underwing entered into a sublease agreement (the “Sublease Agreement”). The owner of the facility, MP Cargo

 

 

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ORD Property, LLC as a condition to leasing the facility to Underwing, thereby making the facility available to the Company for subletting, demanded that the Company agree to guaranty all of Underwing’s obligations under the Bensenville Lease pursuant to a Guaranty of Lease, dated as of January 31, 2005 (the “Guaranty”). No rent was accrued or payable under the Bensenville Lease prior to February 2006, other than utility and similar charges, which the Company paid proportionally based upon the area within the facility which the Company utilized. Commencing in February 2006, the monthly rental cost for the entire facility was approximately $45,000. Underwing did not make any rental payments under the Bensenville Lease although rent began to be accrued in February 2006; it being the understanding between Underwing and the landlord that payment of rent would commence no sooner than August 2007. On January 11, 2008 this lease and Sublease Agreement was terminated and simultaneous therewith Cargo International entered into a ten year commercial lease agreement with ORD. (see Note 16). As a result of this transaction, the guaranteed rental payments that the Company had recorded on its books relating to the guarantee of the lease payments of Underwing have been reversed in the amount of $900,000 at December 31, 2007.

 

The Company rents warehouse space and equipment from related entities. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, rent expense accrued to operations relating to these rentals totaled $255,748 and $254,306, respectively. The leases contain various extension options and currently call for termination in February 2014.

 

On April 17, 2007, Cargo International borrowed $100,000 from a related party to assist in short term cash flow needs of the Company. Cargo International issued the lender a promissory note in such principal amount. This note provides for interest at the annual rate of 12% and a maturity date of July 10, 2007. As of March 31, 2008, the balance of the note, inclusive of accrued interest, was $111,499.

 

On December 31, 2007, the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $800,000 to Emplify evidencing advances previously extended by Emplify to the Company. The Emplify Promissory Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum, requires equal monthly amortization payments and matures on January 1, 2012. The Company may prepay the unpaid principal balance, or any portion thereof, of the Emplify Promissory Note at any time without premium or penalty. Concurrently with the issuance of the Emplify Promissory Note: (i) the Company entered into a security agreement with Emplify, pursuant to which it granted to Emplify a security interest in all of their respective assets; and (ii) Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a Guaranty of Payment Agreement pursuant to which Cargo Connection and Cargo International agreed to guarantee the Company's payment obligations under the Emplify Promissory Note. Emplify provides payroll and human resource services to the Company. Emplify owns a 49% interest in ITG, of which the Company owns 51%. Ivan Dobrin, a principal shareholder of Emplify, is the brother of Jesse Dobrinsky, the Company's CEO.

 

The Company entered into a letter agreement with Pacer, dated May 13, 2008 (the “Assumption of Obligations Letter Agreement”), pursuant to which Pacer agreed to assume certain liabilities of the Cargo Companies, and to use its best efforts to cause any related liabilities of the officers, directors and employees of the Cargo Companies to be released. The liabilities assumed by Pacer included:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities under the Emplify Documents.

 

 

 

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Employment Agreements

 

The Company does not currently have employment agreements with any of its officers or the officers of Cargo Connection. In addition, the current members of the Board of Directors serve without compensation, except that on April 28, 2006, Cargo Connection entered into an employment agreement with William F. O’Connell (the “O’Connell Agreement”), the terms of which include:

 

 

a base annual salary of $250,000,

 

 

a term of five years commencing on May 29, 2006 which shall renew in subsequent one year renewal periods, unless terminated by either party with prior notice or as otherwise provided therein,

 

 

a non-competition provision restricting William F. O’Connell from being involved with a business in direct competition with Cargo Connection during the term of the agreement and for two years thereafter,

 

 

a non-solicitation provision, and

 

 

a confidentiality provision.

 

The Company has not fully performed its payment obligations pursuant to the terms of the O’Connell Agreement.

 

NOTE 19 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In March 2008, YA Global assigned to Pacer all of YA Global’s right, title and interest in the debt and obligations owed by the Cargo Companies, with respect to convertible debentures in the aggregate outstanding principle amount of $2,084,400 originally issued by the Cargo Companies to YA Global and Montgomery and certain documents, instruments and agreements relating thereto.

 

On April 28, 2008, the Cargo Companies entered into an agreement with Pacer (the “Financing Arrangement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Financing Arrangement Agreement, the Company acknowledged that Pacer was assigned of all right, title and interest of YA Global, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations. In connection with such assignment, the Cargo Companies acknowledged and consented to such assignment from YA Global to Pacer. The Financing Arrangement Agreement provided, among other things, that Pacer:

 

 

loaned the Company $200,000, for working capital, on the same terms as the Financing Documents; and

 

terminated the requirement for the Company to file a registration statement covering shares of the Company’s Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Financing Documents.

 

The Financing Arrangement Agreement provided, among other things, that the Cargo Companies:

 

 

waived any defense or counterclaim under Financing Documents;

 

would cooperate with Pacer to expedite the entry of a foreclosure judgment and a judgment to collect the obligations, and to expedite the sale or transfer of the Collateral (as defined in the Financing Documents); and

 

would not voluntarily file or seek the entry of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code, as amended.

 

On May 5, 2008, the Company received a Default Notice from Pacer pursuant to the Montgomery Security Agreement, which stated that the balance due on three convertible debentures payable to Pacer was in excess of $4,000,000. The Notice provided that Pacer would conduct a “self-help” foreclosure ten days from the date of the Default Notice.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into a Strict Foreclosure Agreement with Pacer, pursuant to which the Company acknowledged that it is in default of certain obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389 to Pacer, as assignee of all right, title and interest of YA Global Investments, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations.

 

The Outstanding Obligations are secured by certain assets of the Cargo Companies. Pursuant to the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and a related assumption agreement, all of the Outstanding Obligations have been

 

 

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extinguished, and Pacer foreclosed on substantially all the operating assets of the Company and Cargo Connection and assumed certain liabilities of the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International, including:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

As a result of this foreclosure, the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed, and now will consist only of:

 

 

Cargo International and its assets;

 

NMDT and its assets;

 

ITG and its assets; and

 

the stock of Cargo Connection, without its former assets.

 

Also in connection with the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement dated May 13, 2008, pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities under the Emplify Documents.

 

 

 

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Item 2 – MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This report contains certain forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that there can be no assurance that actual results or business conditions will not differ materially from those projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed in our annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

References in this Quarterly Report to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” or similar terms refer to Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements:

 

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report should be considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect the current views of the Company with respect to the current events and financial performance. Readers can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimates,” “plan,” “could,” “should,” and “continue” or similar words. These forward-looking statements may also use different phrases. From time to time, the Company also provides forward-looking statements in other material the Company releases to the public or files with the SEC, as well as oral forward-looking statements. Readers should consult any further disclosures on related subjects in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-KSB and 10-KSB/A, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-QSB and 10-QSB/A and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company will no longer be filing Forms 10-KSB and 10-QSB, but instead will be filing Forms 10-K and 10-Q, due to a change in regulations.

 

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the three months ended March 31, 2008. In addition to historical financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs. Such forward-looking statements are and will be subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors which may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from any future results, express or implied, by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

 

the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed as a result of the foreclosure by Pacer on substantially all the assets of Cargo Connection

 

the ability to operate in compliance with the terms of its financing facilities (particularly the financial covenants), leases and other agreements

 

the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and produce sufficient cash flow to meet the Company’s needs

 

the ability to attract and retain qualified management and other personnel

 

the number and magnitude of customers, particularly in our Cargo International operations

 

changes in the competitive environment in which the Company operates

 

changes in, or the failure to comply with, government and regulatory policies

 

the ability to obtain regulatory approvals and to maintain approvals previously granted

 

uncertainty relating to economic conditions generally and particularly affecting the markets in which the Company operates

 

changes in the Company’s business strategy, development plans or cost savings plans

 

the Company’s ability to complete the development of, market and sell the RadRope™ product (“RadRope™”)

 

the Company requires additional financing in order to complete the acquisition of Fleet Global Services, Inc. a Florida corporation (“Fleet”), and may not be able to obtain such financing

 

 

 

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the Company’s letter of intent with Fleet has expired, and it is unlikely that the Company would be able to complete that acquisition even if financing could be obtained

 

the ability to complete acquisitions or divestitures and to integrate any business or operation acquired

 

the ability to enter into strategic alliances or other business relationships

 

the ability to overcome significant operating losses

 

the frequency and severity of accidents, particularly involving our trucking operations

 

the ability to reduce costs, particularly in our Cargo International operations

 

the ability to develop products and services and to penetrate existing and new markets

 

the Company is delinquent in filing certain tax returns

 

technological and other developments and changes in the industry

 

the risks discussed in Item 1 of our Annual Report on Form 10-KSB

 

Statements in this Quarterly Report and the exhibits hereto should be evaluated in light of these important factors. The Company is not obligated to, and undertakes no obligation to, publicly update any forward-looking statement due to actual results, changes in assumptions, new information or as the result of future events. Readers should consult any further disclosures on related subjects in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007 and any subsequent filings with the SEC. Effective February 4, 2008, the Company will no longer be filing Form 10-KSB and 10-QSB, but instead will be filing Form 10-K and 10-Q, due to changes in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

GENERAL

 

The Company has been a provider of logistics solutions for customers through its network of branch terminal locations and independent agents in North America. The Company’s target customer base ranges from mid-sized to Fortune 100 TM companies.

 

The Company has predominately operated as a non-asset based transportation provider of truckload and less-than-truckload (“LTL”) transportation services utilizing some Company equipment and dedicated owner operators, as well as in coordination with other transportation companies with whom the Company has established relationships. The Company also has provided a wide range of value-added logistics services, including those provided through its leased U.S. Customs Bonded warehouse facilities, U.S. Customs approved container freight station operations and a U.S. Customs approved General Order warehouse operation which the Company began operating during the latter part of the second quarter of 2006. All of these leased facilities enhanced and supported the supply chain logistics needs of the Company’s customers. Some of the services provided have been pick-and-pack services, special projects that may include changing labels or tickets on items and assistance in the inspection of customers’ shipments into the United States, as well as storage of goods and recovery of goods damaged in transit. The Company’s provision of these services will be curtailed by the recent foreclosure by Pacer on substantially all the assets of Cargo Connection.

 

Cargo Connection

 

Cargo Connection was capable of being the domestic transportation partner for those international companies who require assistance throughout the United States as well as companies who require truckload LTL services for their freight shipments to be moved from one point (origin) to another point (destination). Cargo Connection operated line-haul services throughout the United States. It ran scheduled LTL services up and down the east coast and into the mid-west. It also offered truck-load and exclusive use vehicle service to anywhere in the United States. In addition, the Company’s transportation network provided for transportation of goods throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico on behalf of its customers. Cargo Connection has facilities to assist other customers and companies with their freight by either holding the freight in its bonded facilities providing for the sorting of freight while the goods are clearing customs in our U.S. Customs-approved container freight stations.

 

 

 

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In 2006, Cargo Connection became one of an exclusive number of companies that work closely with the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Patrol (“CBP”). Cargo Connection has become the operator of the sole General Order warehouse at John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK”). General Order warehouses operate under specific provisions of the CFR. Applicable provisions of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (“CFR”) require merchandise to be considered General Order merchandise when it is taken into the custody by CBP. See “Foreclosure by Pacer.”

 

Cargo International

 

Cargo International has become the international division of our Company. Cargo International intends to seek out opportunities internationally, cultivate those opportunities and to broaden our range of services, which can be directly by the Company or through joint ventures or business relationships with third party providers. The Company has sent representatives to the Pacific Rim and to Central America, including Costa Rica, on numerous occasions to seek out and explore the potential for the Company to open offices and establish personnel relationships in international markets. No assurance can be given that these efforts will be successful.

 

The Company expects that the addition of two handling agreements that the Company entered into in April 2007 will add to the revenue stream that had been lacking for the Cargo International’s Illinois facility and positions the Company to perform its services for customers in industries outside its normal scope. These agreements are being handled through Cargo International as the revenue is from global organizations. The Company believes this will also assist Cargo International in achieving profitability.

 

NMDT

 

In December 2006, the Company acquired NMDT, in a tax-free stock-for-stock exchange for 168,539,326 shares of the Company’s Common Stock valued at approximately $1,500,000. NMDT holds a license to a patented portable nuclear material detecting technology (the “License”). The license agreement provides for payments to the licensor of up to 7% of the net revenues from sales of products utilizing the patent rights, subject to minimum annual fees payable to the licensor, beginning in the second year of the licensing agreement, which range from $5,000 in year 2 to $30,000 in year five after the product is available for production. The Company is in the process of developing, with the licensor, a market-ready nuclear radiation detection device, called RadRope™, which inspectors at transportation hubs can utilize to rapidly detect the presence of nuclear material in sealed containers without the use of harmful x-rays, to service the logistics, transportation and general cargo industries.

 

There have been no material developments with respect to NMDT since the filing of the Company’s report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2007.

 

ITG

 

The Company owns a 51% interest in ITG and Emplify owns a 49% interest. The financial statements of ITG are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The minority interest in operating results is reflected as an element of non-operating expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and the minority interest in the equity of ITG is reflected as a separate component on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company believes that ITG will attract independent contractors and other carriers to perform work on behalf of the Company, and thus to assist the Company through increasing the size and scope of its driver fleet, while offering agents comprehensive packages for medical insurance, profit sharing plans, as well as other benefits for themselves as well as their driver pool.

 

Expansion Plans

 

The Company intends to continue to explore other areas that would be expected to complement the needs of customers within the industries in which it operates, either by adding additional services, helping to form entities that have specific attributes or through acquisitions.

 

On August 29, 2007, the Company entered into a letter agreement with Fleet and its sole stockholder to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Fleet for an aggregate purchase price of $1 million, 270,000,000 shares of common stock of the Company and additional shares of common stock based upon the earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of Fleet for the two-year period ending on the second

 

 

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anniversary of the closing date. The Company expects that if the acquisition is completed, the combined business synergies that would be accomplished through the addition of Fleet would favorably impact the Company's operating profitability. The Company also expects that this transaction would benefit ITG. The consummation of this transaction has been delayed because, among other things, the Company has been unable to raise the capital necessary for this transaction. No assurance can be given that this transaction will be consummated, or that financing necessary for the transaction will be obtained.

 

In order to maintain operating stability or growth over next year, management believes that the Company will still have to manage many conditions, including the loss of the Cargo Connection business, and other conditions which are outside of its control, such as a general decrease in demand for consumer products within the domestic economy, which decreases demand for shipping, along with higher energy costs, including fuel for the transportation-related equipment and the energy required to operate our facilities.

 

The Company believes it is beginning to see the results of two handling agreements it has obtained for Cargo International’s Illinois facility that became effective during the second quarter of 2007. In addition to those agreements, however, Cargo International’s operations will need to generate significant increased revenue in order for that operation to generate profitability.

 

Foreclosure by Pacer

 

In March 2008, YA Global assigned to Pacer Logistics, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Pacer”), all of YA Global’s rights, title and interest in the debt and obligations owed by the Company, Cargo Connection, and Cargo International (collectively the “Cargo Companies”), with respect to convertible debentures in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $2,084,400 originally issued by the Cargo Companies to YA Global and Montgomery Equity Partners, Ltd. (“Montgomery”) and certain documents, instruments and agreements relating thereto.

 

On April 28, 2008, the Cargo Companies entered into an agreement with Pacer (the “Financing Arrangement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Financing Arrangement Agreement, the Company acknowledged that Pacer was assigned of all right, title and interest of YA Global, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations. In connection with such assignment, the Cargo Companies acknowledged and consented to such assignment from YA Global to Pacer. The Financing Arrangement Agreement provided, among other things, that Pacer:

 

 

loaned the Company $200,000, for working capital, on the same terms as the Financing Documents; and

 

terminated the requirement for the Company to file a registration statement covering shares of the Company’s Common Stock issuable pursuant to the Financing Documents.

 

The Financing Arrangement Agreement provided, among other things, that the Cargo Companies:

 

 

waived any defense or counterclaim under Financing Documents;

 

would cooperate with Pacer to expedite the entry of a foreclosure judgment and a judgment to collect the obligations, and to expedite the sale or transfer of the Collateral (as defined in the Financing Documents); and

 

would not voluntarily file or seek the entry of an order for relief under the Bankruptcy Code, as amended.

 

On May 5, 2008, the Company received a Default Notice from Pacer pursuant to the Montgomery Security Agreement, which stated that the balance due on three convertible debentures payable to Pacer was in excess of $4,000,000. The Notice provided that Pacer would conduct a “self-help” foreclosure ten days from the date of the Default Notice.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into a Strict Foreclosure Agreement with Pacer, pursuant to which the Company acknowledged that it is in default of certain obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389 to Pacer, as assignee of all right, title and interest of YA Global, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations.

 

 

 

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The Outstanding Obligations are secured by certain assets of the Cargo Companies. Pursuant to the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and a related assumption agreement, all of the Outstanding Obligations have been extinguished, and Pacer foreclosed on substantially all the operating assets of the Company and Cargo Connection and assumed certain liabilities of the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International, including:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

As a result of this foreclosure, the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed, and now will consist only of:

 

 

Cargo International and its assets;

 

NMDT and its assets;

 

ITG and its assets; and

 

the stock of Cargo Connection, without its former assets.

 

Also in connection with the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement, pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities under the Emplify Documents.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The Company reports its results as one segment for reporting purposes. In the future, if NMDT and/or any other component of the Company’s operations become a significant part of the Company’s overall business, the Company will report results on a segmented basis.

 

Overview

 

As a result of the foreclosure by Pacer on substantially all of assets of Cargo Connection, the Company expects its future revenues to decline significantly. As a result, despite related decrease in debt and operating expenses, the Company expects to generate losses from operations unless and until the Cargo International operations and other operations begin to generate positive cash flow in amounts exceeding the Company’s overhead as a public company. The Company’s Cargo International operation has begun to generate revenues but in light of the foreclosure will need to continue to increase the revenue stream from its operations for the Company to remain viable.

 

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007

 

Revenues.

 

Revenues from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008, were $3,816,505, compared with $4,158,826 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease of $342,321, or 8.2%, due to a decrease in direct trucking revenue, which more than offset additional revenue from the General Order warehouse business at the JFK facility, which Cargo Connection commenced operating in June 2006. This decrease in trucking revenue was due to a general decrease in demand for consumer products which has decreased sales volumes from our current customer base. In addition, the Company has discontinued providing certain low margin services and its reliance on certain low-margin customers in an effort to broaden its customer base at higher margins.

 

Cargo Connection’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008, were $3,529,514, compared with $4,154,621 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease of $625,107 or 15%, as a result of the factors described above.

 

Cargo International’s revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008, were $286,991, compared with $-0- for the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $286,991, due to the addition of two handling agreements that the Company entered into in April 2007 that are utilizing Cargo International’s Illinois facility.

 

 

 

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Operating Expenses.

 

Direct operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $2,749,471, as compared to $2,839,653 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease of $90,182 or 3.2%, primarily due to:

 

 

a $424,828 decrease in Cargo Connection outside trucking and handling expenses,

 

which more than offset increases of:

 

 

$118,064 in truck and trailer expenses,

 

$45,958 in direct labor,

 

$3,194 in warehouse expenses, and

 

$168,611 in direct expenses associated with Cargo International

 

As a percentage of revenue, the direct expenses increased slightly to 72% in 2008 from 68.3% in 2007.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2,390,412 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared with $1,926,600 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $463,812, or 24.1%, primarily as a result of:

 

 

an increase of approximately $115,466 in consulting and professional fees associated with being a public entity,

 

an increase of over $223,000 in our rent expense, which is mostly derived from the renegotiation of our Illinois lease,

 

a collective increase in insurance, telephone and utilities costs of approximately $187,300, and

 

increases in repairs and maintenance for computers and office equipment of $113,426,

 

which more than offset:

 

 

a decrease in sales expenses of 11,362.

 

a decrease of $125,000 of bad debt allowance, and

 

a decrease of $78,594 in wages and associated benefits and taxes, due to an increase in the number of employees at the Illinois facility for the business that began in May 2007, which was more than offset a full year of controlling wages at the other facilities through reducing the number of managers, supervisors and administrative personnel.

 

Depreciation and Amortization .

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $42,248, as compared to $46,626 in the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $4,378 or 9%, due to the additional of forklifts in the Illinois facility.

 

Operating Loss.

 

The Company reported a loss from operations before other income (expense) of $1,323,378 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to a loss from operations of $607,427 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $715,951 or 117%. As a percentage of revenue, the loss from operations represented 34% of revenues in 2008, as compared to 14% in 2007. Of the $1,323,378 loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008, Cargo Connection had a loss of $901,650, Cargo International had a loss of $218,845, The Company had a loss of $202,549, and NMDT had a loss of $335.

 

 

 

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Net Interest Expense .

 

The Company’s net interest and financing expenses was $84,541 for the three months ended March 31, 2008, as compared to $547,584 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, a decrease of $463,043, or 85%, primarily due to lower associated interest costs due to debenture conversions that occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2007 which reduced the aggregate principal balance of outstanding convertible notes, along with a decrease in interest financing expenses in accordance with EITF 00-19-02

 

Net (Loss) Income.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,011,136, compared to a net loss of $822,143 for the three months ended March 31, 2007, an increase of $188,993, or 23%, as a result of:

 

 

a decrease in revenue of $342,321 from operations, and

 

an increase in minority interest adjustment of $1,646,

 

an increase in indirect operating expenses of $463,812, and

 

an increase in other expenses of $391,958.

 

a decrease in rental income of $4,450

 

which more than offset:

 

 

a decrease of $463,043 in financing expenses (which includes an adjustment to comply with EITF 00-19-2)

 

a decrease of $140,434 due to derivative liability instrument valuations, (See Note 4 to the financial statements),

 

a gain of $81,847 relating to debt extinguishment expenses, and

 

a decrease in direct operating expenses of $90,182.

 

a decrease of $135,000 related to guaranteed rental expenses

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company had a working capital deficiency of approximately $11,964,185 as of March 31, 2008. The Company has devoted substantially all of its efforts to increasing revenues, attempting to achieve profitability, obtaining long-term financing and raising capital. The Company tried to increase its revenues since its acquisition of Cargo Connection and Cargo International in May 2005 and has raised capital to assist in meeting its working capital needs. The Company is continuing to seek available capital. If the Company is unable to raise working capital through equity and debt financing, the Company could be materially and adversely affected and there would be substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into a Strict Foreclosure Agreement with Pacer pursuant to which the Company acknowledged that it is in default of certain obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389 to Pacer as assignee of all right, title and interest of YA Global, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations.

 

The Outstanding Obligations are secured by certain assets of the Cargo Companies. Pursuant to the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and a related assumption agreement, all of the Outstanding Obligations have been extinguished, and Pacer foreclosed on substantially all the operating assets of the Company and Cargo Connection and assumed certain liabilities of the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International, including:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

 

 

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As a result of this foreclosure, the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed, and now will consist only of:

 

 

Cargo International and its assets;

 

NMDT and its assets;

 

ITG and its assets; and

 

the stock of Cargo Connection, without its former assets.

 

In connection with the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company entered into an Assumption of Obligations Letter Agreement, pursuant to which Pacer agreed to indemnify the Company, subsidiaries, and its officers, directors and employees from and against all obligations and liabilities arising from or relating to any and all obligations pursuant to and/or guaranties issued with respect to any obligations relating to the (i) the obligations to HSBC in connection with the loan dated March 11, 2004 to Cargo International, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith, (ii) the obligations pursuant to the SBA loan made in May 2003; and (iii) all equipment leases or purchases relating to the Foreclosed Collateral. Additionally, Pacer agreed to pay the Company the sum of $200,000.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities under the Emplify Documents.

 

We believe that the foreclosure transaction is in our best interest as we have extinguished over $4,000,000 of indebtedness, while we were able to retain a modest amount of cash and a portion of our business and avoid, in the short-term, an otherwise likely bankruptcy filing.

 

Going Concern

 

Our auditors have referred to the substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in the audit report on our consolidated financial statements included with the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2007 on Form 10-KSB filed with the SEC. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

Management is seeking various types of additional funding such as issuance of additional common or preferred stock, additional lines of credit, or issuance of subordinated debentures or other forms of debt. Such funding could alleviate the Company’s working capital deficiency and provide working capital which could allow the Company to decrease its operating losses or achieve operating profitability. However, it is not possible to predict the success of the Company’s efforts to raise such capital or achieve operating profitability. There can be no assurance that additional funding will be available when needed or, if available, that its terms will be favorable or acceptable, particularly in light of the recent foreclosure. If the additional financing or arrangements cannot be obtained, along with the penalties that may be incurred, the Company would be materially and adversely affected and there would be substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and realization of assets and classifications of liabilities necessary if the Company becomes unable to continue as a going concern.

 

The Company’s available cash at December 31, 2007 was $470,779. In 2007, the Company used net cash in operating activities of $138,733, compared with $1,982,558 in 2006, a decrease of $1,843,825 or 93%.

 

To assist with the Company’s short term cash flow needs, the Company received aggregate advances of $200,000 from Pacer in April 2008. These funds were a short term working capital loan provided by Pacer in connection with the Company’s acknowledgement of the assignment of the Secured Subordinated Debentures which were held by YA Global Investments and were now held by Pacer.

 

Factoring Facilities

 

Information regarding our factoring facilities is provided in Note 7 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q/A.

 

 

 

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Seasonality

 

Our operations are seasonal in nature. Usually, we recognize less revenue in our first and second fiscal quarters, and recognize approximately 60% of our revenues in our third and fourth quarters.

 

Inflation

 

We may not be able to pass on fuel price increases to our customers. The overall increase in energy costs, including natural gas and petroleum products, has adversely impacted our overall operating costs in the form of higher freight costs. We cannot assure you we will be able to pass all these cost increases on to our customers.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of March 31, 2008, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements or obligations.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 4 to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements included in Item 1 of this Form 10-Q/A. Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results from operations are based upon our condensed consolidated interim financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate the estimates that we have made on an on-going basis. These estimates have been based upon historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe our most critical accounting policies include revenue recognition, an allowance for doubtful accounts, the impairment of long-lived assets and the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

Item 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not Applicable.

 

Items 4 and 4T –CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company's principal executive and principal financial officer and effected by the Company's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2008 using the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Commission of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). The Company's management was unable to complete its documentation and testing of all internal controls. Because of this, management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2008.

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management identified the following material weaknesses in the Company's internal control over financial reporting:

 

 

 

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Inadequate derivative valuation controls: Management did not possess sufficient expertise in order to properly account for and prepare financial statement footnotes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals (“GAAP”) with regard to derivatives financing transactions. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

 

Inadequate controls related to the income taxes and deferred taxes: Management lacked sufficient expertise and knowledge in order to adequately account for and prepare financial statement footnotes in accordance with GAAP with regard to income taxes and deferred taxes. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

 

Ineffective controls related to significant transactions: Management failed to provide internal controls over period-end reporting related to equity transactions, specifically embedded derivatives in certain financial instruments. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

 

The material weaknesses described above have been determined by management to exist not only because certain remedial actions have not been made by management to address past design and operating failures, but also because the areas in which remedial actions have occurred were not able to be assessed by management as of March 31, 2008.

 

This annual report does not include an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by the Company’s registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit the Company to provide only management’s report in this annual report.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Remediation of Material Weaknesses:

 

Since the Company identified the material weaknesses identified above, management has been working to identify and remedy the causes of those material weaknesses, and we believe that we have identified the primary causes of and appropriate remedial actions to resolve these issues. The Company has implemented the following measures in order to improve its internal controls over financial reporting:

 

 

the Company has engaged an independent Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”) to analyze the valuations relating to the embedded derivatives associated with financial instruments;

 

 

the Company has retained an accounting firm (other than Company's independent auditor) to provide technical consulting services with respect to accounting issues;

 

 

the Company’s financial and accounting staff has undertaken to review new accounting pronouncements to determine the applicability to the Company;

 

 

the Company has subscribed to professional publications that discuss new accounting rules and regulations; and

 

 

members of Company's accounting management have undertaken to attend financial related seminars.

 

 

 

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Notwithstanding the efforts of management, there is a risk that the Company may be unable to fully remedy these material weaknesses. The corrective actions that the Company has implemented and is implementing may not fully remedy the material weaknesses that we have identified to date or prevent similar or other control deficiencies or material weaknesses from having an adverse impact on our business and results of operations or our ability to timely make required SEC filings in the future.

 

These changes in the internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

 

 

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Part II

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

On March 7, 2008, the Company and Cargo International were served with a summons and complaint in connection with the action entitled Travelers Indemnity Company v. Mid Coast Management and Cargo Connection Logistics Holding, Inc. , which was brought in New York State Supreme Court, Nassau County. The action seeks payment of $16,196.00, relating to an insurance premium for the period commencing January 26, 2005 through January 25, 2006. The Company believes that this case is without merit and intends to vigorously contest this matter.

 

On or about September 7, 2007, Rikki Hawkins-Fuller (“Hawkins”), a former employee, filed a verified complaint against the Company with the New York State Division of Human Rights, seeking an unspecified amount of damages for alleged unlawful discriminatory practices, under caption Rikki Hawkins-Fuller v. Cargo Connection Logistics , case no. 10114466 (State Division of Human Rights, State of New York, Hempstead, New York). On April 28, 2008, the Company entered into a stipulation of Settlement and Release (the “Settlement Agreement”), whereby the Company agreed to pay Hawkins $55,000 in full settlement of these claims, which amount is covered by insurance.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

 

On February 21, 2008, Montgomery converted $55,000 of principal into 55,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

On February 29, 2008, Montgomery converted $55,500 of principal into 55,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

On March 17, 2008, Montgomery converted $61,600 of principal into 61,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of $.001 per share.

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

On May 5, 2008, the Company received a Default Notice from Pacer pursuant to the Montgomery Security Agreement, which stated that the balance due on three convertible debentures payable to Pacer was in excess of $4,000,000. The Notice provided that Pacer would conduct a “self-help” foreclosure ten days from the date of the Default Notice.

 

On May 13, 2008, the Company entered into a Strict Foreclosure Agreement with Pacer, pursuant to which the Company acknowledged that it is in default of certain obligations, in the aggregate amount of $3,670,389 to Pacer, as assignee of all right, title and interest of YA Global Investments, including as assignee of Montgomery, with respect to the Cargo Companies’ Outstanding Obligations.

 

The Outstanding Obligations are secured by certain assets of the Cargo Companies. Pursuant to the Strict Foreclosure Agreement and a related assumption agreement, all of the Outstanding Obligations have been extinguished, and Pacer foreclosed on substantially all the operating assets of the Company and Cargo Connection and assumed certain liabilities of the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International, including:

 

 

all obligations to WFBA;

 

the obligations to HSBC in connection with the HSBC Loan, including in connection with all collateral provided in connection therewith; and

 

the obligations pursuant to SBA Loan.

 

 

 

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As a result of this foreclosure, the Company’s operations will be severely curtailed, and now will consist only of:

 

 

Cargo International and its assets;

 

NMDT and its assets;

 

ITG and its assets; and

 

the stock of Cargo Connection, without its former assets.

 

Also in connection with the Strict Foreclosure Agreement, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International entered into a General Release Agreement dated May 13, 2008, pursuant to which Emplify released the Cargo Companies of all obligations and liabilities under the Emplify Documents.

 

Item 4.

Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5.

Other Information.

 

Not applicable.

 

 

 

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Item 6.

Exhibits

 

10.1

Promissory Note dated December 31, 2007, issued by the Company in the amount of $800,000, payable to Emplify (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.2

Security Agreement dated December 31, 2007, Company. Cargo International and Emplify (Incorporated by reference by Company's Form 8-K originally filed with Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2008; SEC File No.: 000-28223)

10.3

Guaranty dated December 31, 2007 by and among Company, Cargo International in favor of Emplify (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 7, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.4

Lease Agreement dated as of January 11, 2008 between Cargo Connection and MD Cargo ORD Property LLC for premises located at 491 Supreme Drive, Bensenville, Illinois (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.5

Guaranty Agreement issued by the Company as of January 11, 2008 in favor of MD Cargo ORD Property LLC (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.6

Termination of Sublease Agreement dated as of January 11, 2008 between Cargo International and Underwing (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.7

First Amendment to Lease dated as of January 10, 2008 between Cargo Connection and LIT/Hodges Industrial Trust. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 5, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.8

General Security Agreement dated March 11, 2008, between Cargo International and HSBC Bank (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223)

10.9

Agreement regarding Financing Arrangements, dated April 22, 2008, by and between the Company and Pacer Logistics, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223).

10.10

Strict Foreclosure Agreement, dated May 13, 2008, by and amongst the Company, Cargo Connection, Cargo-International and Pacer Logistics, LLC. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-Q originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223).

10.11

Assumption Agreement, dated May 13, 2008, by and among the Company, Cargo Connection and Pacer. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-Q originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223).

10.12

General Release, dated May 14, 2008, by and among Emplify, the Company, Cargo Connection and Cargo International. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-Q originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2008; SEC File No. 000-28223).

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1

Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer

99.1

Notification of Default, dated April 29, 2008, sent by counsel to Pacer. (Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 12, 2008, SEC File No. 000-28223).

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the under thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date. May 22, 2008

 

 

CARGO CONNECTION LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

 

By:        /s/ Jesse Dobrinsky                           

 

Name: Jesse Dobrinsky

 

Title: Chief Executive Officer and President

 

 

 

 

By:        /s/ Scott Goodman                             

 

Name: Scott Goodman

 

Title: Chief Financial Officer