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ITEM 2.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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As used throughout
this Report, “we,” “our,” “Janel,” “the Company,” “Registrant” and
similar words refer to Janel Corporation and subsidiaries.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements reflecting our current expectations with respect to our operations, performance,
financial condition, and other developments. These forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of the words
“may,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” projects,” “believes,” “should,”
“expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. These statements are necessarily
estimates reflecting management’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.
We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and
readers are advised that various factors could affect our financial performance and could cause our actual results for future periods
to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, such factors include,
but are not limited to, those risks identified in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.
OVERVIEW
Janel Corporation is
a holding company with subsidiaries in two business segments: Global Logistics Services and Manufacturing. The Company’s
Global Logistics Services segment comprises several wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively known as “Janel Group.”
The Company’s Manufacturing segment comprises its majority-owned INDCO subsidiary, which manufactures and distributes industrial
mixing equipment. Janel is a successor to a business originally formed in 1975. Janel is domiciled in the state of Nevada. Its
corporate headquarters is in Lynbrook, New York. Its website is located at http://www.janelcorp.com.
Janel’s
management focuses on significant capital allocation decisions, corporate governance and support of its subsidiaries where
appropriate. The Company expects to grow through its subsidiaries’ organic growth and by completing acquisitions. Janel
either will acquire businesses within its existing segments, or it will expand its portfolio into new segments. Janel’s
acquisition strategy focuses on companies with strong and capable management teams, attractive existing business economics
and stable and predictable earnings power.
In September 2014,
the Company purchased the equity of Alpha International/President Container Lines (“Alpha/PCL”), a global logistics
services company. Approximately one year later, it purchased the equity of Liberty International, Inc. (“Liberty”).
In April 2017, it purchased the equity of W.J. Byrnes & Co. (“Byrnes”). These companies, along with the legacy
Janel Group, comprise Janel Corporation’s Global Logistics Services segment, which focuses on international transportation
and customs clearance. In March 2016, the Company purchased INDCO, Inc. (“INDCO”) in order to diversify cash flow streams.
INDCO comprises Janel Corporation’s Manufacturing segment.
The Company employs
121 full-time and five part-time people in the United States. None of these employees is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
We have experienced no work stoppages and consider relations with our employees to be good.
Results
of Operations
Global Logistics Services –
Three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Revenues.
Total revenues
from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were $17,963,837, as compared to $15,425,092 for the three
months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $2,538,745, or 16.5%. The increase is due to revenue of $1,104,742 derived from
Byrnes customers and $1,434,003 derived from new and existing non-Byrnes customers.
Forwarding Expenses.
Total forwarding expenses from continuing operations for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were $14,455,926, as compared
to $12,157,139 for the three months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $2,298,787, or 18.9%. The increase is due
to forwarding expenses of $691,411 attributable to Byrnes customers and $1,607,376 associated with new and existing non-Byrnes
customers.
Certain items have
been categorized as “corporate” expenses attributable to overall management of the Company and other non-segment specific
activities. These expenses are discussed below under “Corporate Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.” The
following discussion of selling, general and administrative expenses in the Global Logistics Service segment excludes these “corporate”
items.
Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations for
the three months ended June 30, 2017 were $2,870,235, as compared to $2,613,697 for the three months ended June 30, 2016.
This is an increase of $256,538, or 9.8%. The increase primarily is due to additional selling, general and
administrative costs associated with the integration of the Byrnes offices. As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and
administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were 16.0%, as compared to 16.9% for the three months ended
June 30, 2016.
Interest Expense
.
Total interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $116,672, as compared to $120,988 for the three months ended
June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($4,316), or (3.6%). The decrease was due to an improvement in working capital for the
period that lowered average borrowings against the Presidential Borrowing Facility referenced below.
Income from Continuing
Operations before Income Taxes.
As a result of the above, income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three
months ended June 30, 2017 was $521,004, as compared to $533,268 for the three months ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease
of ($12,264), or (2.3%).
Manufacturing – Three months
ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Revenues.
Total
revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were $2,283,041, as compared to $2,080,361 for the three months ended June 30,
2016. This is an increase of $202,680, or 9.7%. The increase primarily is due to growth in demand for core INDCO manufactured mixer
products.
Cost of Revenues.
Total cost of revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $989,313 as compared to $961,587 for the three months ended
June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $27,726, or 2.9%. The increase primarily is due to costs associated with meeting the
growth in demand described above.
Gross Margin
.
Total gross margin for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $1,293,728, as compared to $1,118,774 for the three months ended
June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $174,954, or 15.6%. As a percentage of revenue, gross margin for the three months ended
June 30, 2017 was 56.7%, as compared to 53.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2016. The increase primarily is due to growth
in sales of relatively higher margin products.
Selling, General
and Administrative Expenses.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were
$635,680, as compared to $594,186 for the three months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $41,494 or 7.0%. The increase
primarily is due to additional sales expenses associated with the growth of the business.
Interest Expense
.
Total interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $67,608 as compared to $78,904 for the three months ended June
30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($11,296), or (14.3%). The decrease is due to paydown of principal on the First Merchants
Bank Borrowing Facility referenced below.
Income from Continuing
Operations before Income Taxes.
As a result of the above, income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three
months ended June 30, 2017 was $587,940, as compared to $443,184 for the three months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase
of $144,756, or 32.7%.
Corporate – Three months ended
June 30, 2017 and 2016
Corporate Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
. Total corporate selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations
for the three months ended June 30, 2017 were $496,396, as compared to $253,053 for the three months ended June 30, 2016. This
is an increase of $243,343, or 96.2%. The increase is due to the recategorization of certain costs, previously included in the
Global Logistics Services segment, as “corporate” costs. These include primarily the salaries of executives whose responsibilities
have shifted from the Global Logistics Service segment to Janel Corporation corporate development.
Amortization of Intangible Assets.
Total
amortization of intangible assets for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was $193,166 as compared to $200,737 for the three months
ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($7,571), or (3.8%). The decrease is due to an amortization adjustment related
to INDCO in the first quarter following the INDCO acquisition.
Net Loss
. As
a result of the above, net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2017 was ($689,562), as compared to ($453,790) for the three
months ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($235,772) or (52.0%).
Consolidated income taxes –
Three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
The company recorded
a net income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2017 of $129,419, as compared to $36,604 for the three months ended
June 30, 2016.
Global Logistics Services –
Nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
Revenues.
Total revenues
from continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were $49,499,193, as compared to $53,935,789 for the nine months
ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($4,436,596), or (8.2%). The decrease primarily is due to the loss of a low-margin,
high-revenue customer, offset by revenues from new customers, including those derived from the Byrnes acquisition.
Forwarding Expenses.
Total forwarding
expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were $39,810,183 as compared to $44,171,758 for the
nine months ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($4,361,575), or (9.9%). The decrease primarily is due to reduction
in expenses associated with the loss of the low-margin, high-revenue customer referenced above, offset by additional expenses associated
with new customer revenues, including those derived from the Byrnes acquisition.
For the current fiscal year, certain items
have been categorized as “corporate” expenses attributable to overall management of Janel and other non-segment specific
activities. These expenses are discussed below under “Corporate Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.” The
following discussion of selling, general and administrative expenses in the Global Logistics Service segment excludes these “corporate”
items.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were $8,001,437
as compared to $8,086,749 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($85,312), or (1.1%). The decrease
is due to certain cost reduction initiatives enacted in prior periods. As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative
expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were 16.2%, as compared to 15.0% for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This
is an increase of 1.2%. The increase primarily is due to the reduction in revenues associated with the loss of the low-margin,
high-revenue customer referenced above.
Interest Expense
. Total interest
expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $356,362, as compared to $382,804 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016.
This is a decrease of ($26,442), or (6.9%). The decrease was due to an improvement in working capital for the period,
which lowered average borrowings against the Presidential Borrowing Facility referenced below.
Income from Continuing Operations before
Income Taxes.
As a result of the above, income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended June
30, 2017 was $1,331,211, as compared to $1,294,478 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $36,733,
or 2.8%.
Manufacturing – Nine months
ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
INDCO, which comprises
the Company’s Manufacturing segment, was purchased as of March 1, 2016. Therefore, prior period data includes only the results
of the four months in that period that the Company owned INDCO.
Revenues.
Total
revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were $6,444,205 and $2,792,667 for the four months ended June 30, 2016.
Cost of Revenues.
Total cost of revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $2,888,458 and $1,266,878 for the four months ended June 30,
2016.
Gross Margin
.
Total gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $3,555,748 and $1,525,789 for the four months ended June 30, 2016.
Selling, General
and Administrative Expenses.
Total selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were
$1,911,848 and $805,985 for the four months ended June 30, 2016.
Interest Expense
.
Total interest expense for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $210,445 and $93,861 for the four months ended June 30, 2016.
Income from Continuing
Operations before Income Taxes.
Income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended June 30, 2017
was $1,425,954 and $622,610 for the four months ended June 30, 2016.
Corporate – Nine months ended
June 30, 2017 and 2016
Corporate Selling,
General and Administrative Expenses
. Total corporate selling, general and administrative expenses from continuing operations
for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 were $1,293,174 as compared to $906,174 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This is
an increase of $387,000, or 42.7%. The increase is due to the recategorization of certain costs, previously included in the
Global Logistics Services segment, as “corporate” costs. These include primarily the salaries of executives whose responsibilities
have shifted from the Global Logistics Service segment to Janel Corporation corporate development.
Amortization of
Intangible Assets.
Total amortization of intangible assets for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $571,497, as compared
to $399,582 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $171,915, or 43.0%. The increase is due to the
full-year impact of goodwill amortization associated with the March 2016 purchase of INDCO and additional goodwill amortization
associated with the April 2017 purchase of Byrnes. These amounts do not include amortization associated with the INDCO term loan
origination fee.
Net Loss
. As
a result of the above, net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was ($1,864,671) as compared to ($1,305,756) for the nine
months ended June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($558,915) or (42.8%).
Consolidated income taxes –
Nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016
The company recorded
a net income tax provision for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 of $356,257, as compared to $75,181 for the nine months ended
June 30, 2016.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
General.
Our
ability to satisfy our liquidity requirements, which derive from debt obligations, working capital needs, day-to-day operating
expenses and capital expenditures, depends upon our future performance, which is subject to general economic conditions, competition
and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. We depend on our commercial credit facilities to fund our day-to-day operations,
as there is a timing difference between our collection cycles and the timing of our payments to vendors.
Janel’s cash
flow performance for the nine months ending June 30, 2017 is not necessarily indicative of future cash flow performance.
Cash Flows from
Operating Activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $2,828,686, as
compared to $1,039,570 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. This is an increase of $1,789,116, or 172.1%. The increase primarily
is due to changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, offset by changes in accounts receivable.
Cash Flows from
Discontinued Operating Activities.
Net cash used in discontinued operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2017
was $46,878, which amount was reported within continuing operations in 2017, as compared to $184,845 for the nine months ending
June 30, 2016. This is a decrease of ($137,967), or (74.6%). The 2016 figure includes the settlement of a lawsuit involving the
Company's discontinued food business.
Cash Flows from
Investing Activities
. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was $120,132, as compared
to $11,042,213 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. The decrease reflects the INDCO acquisition in the prior period.
Cash Flows from
Financing Activities
. Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2017 was ($1,784,201)
as compared to $9,820,642 for the nine months ended June 30, 2016. The cash used in financing activities for the nine months ending
June 30, 2017 primarily went toward the second of three annual earnout payments associated with the 2014 acquisition of Alpha/PCL
and toward repayment of the First Merchants Bank Borrowing Facility associated with the INDCO acquisition. The cash provided by
financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2016 primarily came from the First Merchants Bank Borrowing Facility and
the sale of additional Preferred Series C shares, both associated with the INDCO acquisition.
Global Logistics Services
Presidential Financial
Corporation Borrowing Facility.
On March 27, 2014, Janel Corporation and several of its subsidiaries within its Global Logistics
Services segment (collectively, the “Janel Borrowers”), entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Presidential
Financial Corporation (“Presidential”) with respect to a revolving line of credit facility (the “Presidential
Facility”). As currently amended, the Presidential Facility provides that the Janel Borrowers can borrow up to $10,000,000,
limited to 85% of the Janel Borrowers’ aggregate outstanding eligible accounts receivable, subject to adjustment as set forth
in the Loan and Security Agreement. Interest will accrue at an annual rate equal to five percent above the greater of (a) the prime
rate of interest quoted in The Wall Street Journal from time to time, or (b) 3.25%. The Janel Borrowers’ obligations under
the Presidential Facility are secured by the assets of the Janel Borrowers. The Loan Security Agreement requires, among other things,
that the Company, on a monthly basis, maintain a “minimum fixed charge covenant ratio” and “tangible net worth,”
both as defined. The Presidential Facility will expire on March 27, 2018, subject to earlier termination as provided in the Loan
and Security Agreement, unless renewed.
Working Capital
Requirements.
Janel Group’s cash needs are currently met by cash flow from operations, the Presidential Facility and
cash on hand. As of June 30, 2017, the Company had $662,442 available under its Presidential Facility and $1,232,102 in cash. The
Company believes that current financial resources will be sufficient to finance Janel Group operations and obligations (current
and long-term liabilities) for the long- and short-terms. However, Janel Group’s actual working capital needs for the long-
and short-terms will depend upon numerous factors, including operating results, the cost associated with growing Janel Group either
internally or through acquisition, competition, and the availability under the Presidential Facility. None of these factors can
be predicted with certainty. If cash flow and available credit are not sufficient to fund working capital, Janel Group’s
operations will be materially negatively impacted.
Manufacturing
First Merchants
Bank Borrowing Facility.
On March 21, 2016, INDCO executed a Credit Agreement with First
Merchants Bank (“First Merchants”) with respect to a $6,000,000 term loan and $1,500,000 (limited to the borrowing
base and reserves) revolving loan
(together, the “First Merchants Facility”)
. Interest
will accrue on the term loan at an annual rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus either 3.75% (if INDCO’s cash flow leverage
ratio is less than or equal to 2:1) or 4.75% (if INDCO’s cash flow leverage ratio is greater than 2:1). Interest accrues
on the revolving loan at an annual rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus 2.75%. INDCO’s obligations under the
First
Merchants Facility
are secured by all of INDCO’s assets, and are guaranteed by the
Company. The Credit Agreement requires, among other things, that INDCO, on a monthly basis, not exceed a “maximum total funded
debt to EBITDA ratio” and maintain a “minimum fixed charge covenant ratio,” both as defined. The
First
Merchants Facility
requires monthly payments until the expiration date on the fifth anniversary
of the loan. The loan is subject to earlier termination as provided in the Credit Agreement, unless renewed.
Working
Capital Requirements.
INDCO’s cash needs are currently met by
cash flow from operations,
the First Merchants Facility, and cash on hand. As of June 30, 2017, INDCO had $1,500,000 available under its $1,500,000 revolving
facility, subject to collateral availability, and $657,366 in cash. The Company believes that the current financial resources will
be sufficient to finance INDCO operations and obligations (current and long-term liabilities) for the long- and short-terms. However,
actual working capital needs for the long- and short-terms will depend upon numerous factors, including operating results, the
cost associated with growing INDCO either internally or through acquisition, competition, and available credit under the revolving
credit facility. None of these factors can be predicted with certainty. If cash flow and available credit are not sufficient to
fund working capital, INDCO’s operations will be materially negatively impacted.
Current
Outlook
The
results of operations for both Janel Group and INDCO are affected by the general economic cycle. Janel Group is particularly influenced
by global trade levels, specifically the import and export activities of its current and prospective customers. Historically, Janel
Group’s quarterly results of operations have been subject to seasonal trends which have been the result of, or influenced
by, numerous factors, including climate, national holidays, consumer demand, economic conditions, the growth and diversification
of Janel Group’s international network and service offerings, and other similar and subtle forces.
The
Company cannot accurately forecast many of these factors, nor can it estimate accurately the relative influence of any factor and,
as a result, there can be no assurance that historical patterns, if any, will continue in future periods.
Both Janel Group and
INDCO are implementing business strategies to grow revenue and profitability for the current fiscal year and beyond. Janel Group’s
strategy calls for additional branch offices, introduction of new revenue streams for existing locations, sales force expansion,
additional acquisitions, and a continued focus on implementing lean methodologies to contain operating expenses. INDCO’s
strategy calls for introductions of new product lines and wider distribution and promotion of its print- and web-based catalog.
In addition to supporting
its subsidiaries’ growth plans, the Company may seek to grow by entering new business segments through acquisition.
Certain elements of
our profitability and growth strategy, principally proposals for acquisition and accelerating our revenue growth, are contingent
upon the availability of adequate financing on terms acceptable to the Company. Without adequate equity and/or debt financing,
the implementation of significant aspects of the Company’s strategic growth plan may be deferred beyond the originally anticipated
timing, and the Company’s operations will be materially negatively impacted.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses the Company’s consolidated financial statements,
which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation
of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts
reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Since future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute
certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Actual results could differ from those estimates,
and such difference may be material to the financial statements. The most significant accounting estimates inherent in the preparation
of our financial statements include estimates as to revenue recognition, the appropriate carrying value of certain assets and liabilities
which are not readily apparent from other sources, primarily allowance for doubtful accounts, accruals for transportation and other
direct costs, accruals for cargo insurance, and deferred income taxes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience
and on various assumptions which are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. We reevaluate these significant factors
as facts and circumstances change. Historically, actual results have not differed significantly from management’s estimates.
Management believes
that the nature of the Company’s business is such that there are few, if any, complex challenges in accounting for operations.
Revenue recognition is considered the critical accounting policy.
Revenue Recognition
Global Logistics Services
The Company’s
Global Logistics Services segment comprises several wholly-owned subsidiaries, collectively known as “Janel Group.”
Janel Group derives its revenues from air freight, ocean freight and customs brokerage services.
In its capacity as
an air freight and ocean freight service provider, Janel Group acts as an indirect carrier: it does not own any transportation
assets. Rather, it purchases transportation services from direct carriers (airlines, steam ship lines, etc.) and resells them to
its customers. By consolidating shipments from multiple customers and availing itself of its buying power, Janel Group is able
to negotiate favorable rates from direct carriers and offer to its customers better rates than the customers could obtain themselves.
Air freight revenues
include charges for carrying shipments when Janel Group acts as an air freight consolidator. Ocean freight revenues include charges
for carrying shipments when Janel Group acts as a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (“NVOCC”). Janel Group issues a House Airway
Bill (“HAWB”) or a House Ocean Bill of Lading (“HOBL”) to customers as the contract of carriage. In turn, when the freight is physically
tendered to a direct carrier, Janel Group receives a contract of carriage known as a Master Airway Bill for air freight shipments
and a Master Ocean Bill of Lading for ocean freight shipments. At this point, the risk of loss passes to the carrier; however,
in order to claim for any such loss, the customer is obligated to pay the freight charges.
Based upon the terms
of the contract of carriage, Janel Group recognizes air freight and ocean freight revenues when the freight is tendered to the
direct carrier. Costs related to the shipments are recognized at the same time.
In some cases, Janel
Group acts as an agent for the shipper, in which case it does not issue a HAWB or a HOBL. Revenues from these activities include
only commission and fees earned for services performed. They are recognized upon completion of services.
In its capacity as
a customs broker, Janel Group provides multiple services, including preparing documentation necessary for clearing shipments through
U.S. customs, calculating and providing for payment of duties and other charges on its customers’ behalves and arranging
for required inspections. Revenues derived from these activities are recognized upon completion of the services.
The movement of freight
may require multiple services. In most instances, Janel Group may perform multiple services including destination break bulk and
value-added services such as local transportation, distribution services and logistics management. Each of these services has separate
fee that is recognized as revenue upon completion of the service.
Customers frequently
request an all-inclusive rate for a set of services known as “door-to-door services.” In these cases, the customer
is billed a single rate for all services from pickup at origin to delivery. The allocation of revenue and expense among the components
of services when provided under an all-inclusive rate are done in an objective manner on a fair value basis in accordance with
Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 00-21, “Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables.”
Manufacturing
The Company’s
Manufacturing segment comprises its majority-owned INDCO subsidiary, which manufactures and distributes industrial mixing equipment.
INDCO derives its revenues from product sales and shipping and handling charges, net of actual product returns and discounts. Since
INDCO’s standard shipping terms are FOB shipping point, revenue primarily is recognized on the date products are shipped
to the customer. INDCO recognizes revenues from both e-commerce and traditional channels in the same manner. Accounts receivable
are stated at their estimated net realizable value. INDCO makes an allowance for doubtful accounts based on its analysis of customer
accounts and its historical experience with accounts receivable write-offs.
Estimates
While judgments and
estimates are a necessary component of any system of accounting, the Company’s use of estimates primarily is limited to the
following areas that, in the aggregate, are not a major component of the Company’s consolidated statements of operations:
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accounts receivable valuation;
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the useful lives of long-term assets;
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the accrual of costs related to ancillary services the Company provides;
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accrual of tax expense on an interim basis;
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deferred tax valuation allowance; and
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impairment of intangible assets.
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Management believes
that the methods utilized in these areas are non-aggressive in approach and consistent in application. Management believes that
there are limited, if any, alternative accounting principles or methods which could be applied to the Company’s transactions.
While the use of estimates means that actual future results may be different from those contemplated by the estimates, the Company
believes that alternative principles and methods used for making such estimates would not produce materially different results
than those reported.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time,
new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard setting bodies that may
have an impact on the Company’s accounting and reporting. The Company belis that such recently issued accounting pronouncements
and other authoritative guidance for which the effective date is in the future either will not have an impact on its accounting
or reporting or that such impact will not be material to its financial position, results of operations, and cash flows when implemented.