JAMAICA, NY--(Marketwired - Apr 3, 2014) - Janel World Trade, Ltd. (OTCQB: JLWT), a full-service global provider of integrated transportation logistics, today announced that the Company has entered into a $3.5M loan and security agreement with Presidential Financial Corporation (Presidential).
The new Presidential credit facility replaces the credit facility with Community National Bank (CNB). Under the Presidential facility the Company can borrow the lesser of $3.5M or 70% of the company's aggregate outstanding eligible accounts receivable (the Company had no borrowing availability under the CNB facility).
"This new credit facility, coupled with the equity investment we announced five months ago, provides Janel with increased financial flexibility and is another key step toward our future growth initiatives with the goal of returning Janel to profitability," said William J. Lally, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"We are very excited and are committed to turning Janel around and returning value to our shareholders," concluded Lally.
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About Janel World Trade, Ltd.
Janel World Trade, Ltd. is a global provider of integrated logistics; including domestic and international freight forwarding via multi-modal carriers, leading-edge, end-to-end, supply-chain technology, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, and other transportation-related services. With offices throughout the U.S. (New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta) and a network of independent international agents in approximately 52 countries, the Company provides the comprehensive logistics services and technology necessary to handle its customers' shipping needs throughout the world. Cargo can be transported via air, sea or land, and Janel's national network of locations can manage the shipment and/or receipt of cargo into or out of any location in the United States. Janel is registered as an Ocean Transportation Intermediary and licensed as a FMC Licensed Freight Forwarder by the Federal Maritime Commission.
Janel World Trade, Ltd.'s headquarters is located in Jamaica, New York, adjacent to the JFK International Airport, and its common stock is listed on the OTCQB Bulletin Board under the symbol "JLWT". Additional information on the Company is available on its website at http://www.janelgroup.net
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