Unassociated Document
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 

 
FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

or

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the transition period from _________ to _________

Commission File Number 0-18684

COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York
14-1626307
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S.  Employer Identification No.)
   
Lexington Park
 
LaGrangeville, New York
12540
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

 
(845) 454-3703
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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 ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See the definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer x
Smaller reporting company ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨    No x

The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock as of November 5, 2010 was 10,872,098.

 
 

 

Table of Contents

   
Page
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
3
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2010 (unaudited) and March 31, 2010
4
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)
5
     
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 (unaudited)    
6-7
     
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements    
8-12
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
13-20
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
20
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
20
     
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
21
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
21
     
SIGNATURES
 
22
     
Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Edward S. Fleury
 
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Barry I. Regenstein
 
Exhibit 32.1
§1350 Certification of Edward S. Fleury
 
Exhibit 32.2
§1350 Certification of Barry I. Regenstein
 

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 36,944,398     $ 37,474,872     $ 73,180,566     $ 72,542,756  
                                 
Cost of revenues
    31,734,084       32,114,287       62,948,418       62,637,384  
                                 
Gross profit
    5,210,314       5,360,585       10,232,148       9,905,372  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
General and administrative
    4,166,655       4,149,662       8,294,030       8,218,972  
Provision for doubtful accounts, net
    82,453       73,672       59,203       148,780  
      4,249,108       4,223,334       8,353,233       8,367,752  
                                 
Operating income
    961,206       1,137,251       1,878,915       1,537,620  
                                 
Interest income
    118       477       329       1,039  
Interest expense
    (88,539 )     (125,031 )     (182,278 )     (242,526 )
Equipment dispositions
          1,000       2,994       1,784  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    872,785       1,013,697       1,699,960       1,297,917  
                                 
Provision for income taxes
    405,000       452,000       790,000       577,000  
                                 
Net income
  $ 467,785     $ 561,697     $ 909,960     $ 720,917  
                                 
Net income per common share
                               
Basic
  $ .04     $ .05     $ .08     $ .07  
Diluted
  $ .04     $ .05     $ .08     $ .06  
                                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    10,872,098       10,824,652       10,872,098       10,824,652  
Diluted
    11,099,174       11,262,657       11,126,805       11,270,334  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

   
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
             
ASSETS
           
             
Current assets:
           
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,672,436     $ 1,211,948  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,059,245 and $1,167,437, respectively
    22,344,682       23,131,801  
Prepaid expenses
    900,592       1,674,132  
Other assets
    1,236,604       2,522,562  
Total current assets
    26,154,314       28,540,443  
                 
Furniture and equipment at cost, net
    600,331       602,847  
                 
Other assets:
               
Intangible assets, net
    4,371,044       4,635,512  
Restricted cash
    82,901       82,806  
Other assets
    3,115,979       2,853,473  
Total other assets
    7,569,924       7,571,791  
                 
Total assets
  $ 34,324,569     $ 36,715,081  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Checks issued in advance of deposits
  $ 844,929     $ 739,206  
Current maturities of obligations under capital leases
    96,608       115,928  
Short-term borrowings
    8,000,000       10,995,744  
Accounts payable
    551,687       510,300  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    6,281,955       6,755,807  
Total current liabilities
    15,775,179       19,116,985  
                 
Insurance reserves
    610,496       771,626  
Obligations under capital leases, due after one year
    5,640       43,235  
Total liabilities
    16,391,315       19,931,846  
                 
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, Series A, $.0001 par value
           
Common stock, $.0001 par value
    1,087       1,087  
Additional paid-in capital
    16,557,826       16,243,153  
Accumulated earnings
    1,497,478       587,518  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (123,137 )     (48,523 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    17,933,254       16,783,235  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 34,324,569     $ 36,715,081  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
 
 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)

               
Accumulated
             
               
Other
   
Additional
   
Accumulated
 
   
Preferred
   
Common
   
Comprehensive
   
Paid-In
   
Earnings
 
   
Stock
   
Stock
   
Income (Loss)
   
Capital
   
(Deficit)
 
                               
Balance at March 31, 2009
  $     $ 1,080     $ (281,011 )   $ 16,045,620     $ (1,044,121 )
                                         
Options exercised
            7               91,005          
                                         
Stock compensation cost
                            80,552          
                                         
Other comprehensive income (a)
                    86,208                  
                                         
Tax effect associated with expired warrants
                            (34,000 )        
                                         
Net income – six months ended September 30, 2009
                                    720,917  
                                         
Balance at September 30, 2009
          1,087       (194,803 )     16,183,177       (323,204 )
                                         
Stock compensation cost
                            59,976          
                                         
Other comprehensive income (a)
                    146,280                  
                                         
Net income – six months ended March 31, 2010
                                    910,722  
                                         
Balance at March 31, 2010
          1,087       (48,523 )     16,243,153       587,518  
                                         
Stock compensation cost
                            314,673          
                                         
Other comprehensive loss (a)
                    (74,614 )                
                                         
Net income – six months ended September 30, 2010
                                    909,960  
                                         
Balance at September 30, 2010
  $     $ 1,087     $ (123,137 )   $ 16,557,826     $ 1,497,478  

(a)–  Represents unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities.
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

   
Six months ended September 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flow from operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 909,960     $ 720,917  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    456,968       457,618  
Tax effect associated with expired warrants
          (34,000 )
Provision for doubtful accounts, net
    (108,192 )     46,158  
Gain on equipment dispositions
    (2,994 )     (1,784 )
Stock based compensation costs
    314,673       80,552  
Insurance reserves
    (161,130 )     102,517  
Deferred income taxes
    (263,453 )     (78,467 )
Restricted cash
    (95 )     (116 )
Decrease (increase) in receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,881,141       (2,691,151 )
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable and other current liabilities
    (432,465 )     1,204,432  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    3,594,413    
(193,324
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of equipment
    (146,794 )     (65,554 )
Proceeds from equipment dispositions
    2,998       19,099  
Costs related to acquisition of businesses
    (43,193 )  
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (186,989 )     (46,455 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Net (repayments) advances on short-term borrowings
    (2,995,744 )     536,094  
Increase (decrease) in checks issued in advance of deposits
    105,723       (309,449 )
Debt issuance costs
          (10,944 )
Proceeds from option exercises
          91,012  
Principal payments on capital lease obligations
    (56,915 )     (67,474 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (2,946,936 )     239,239  
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    460,488       (540 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    1,211,948       177,011  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 1,672,436     $ 176,471  
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

Cash paid during the six months ended September 30 for:
 
2010
   
2009
 
             
Interest
  $ 184,841     $ 247,118  
Income taxes
    1,184,950       1,050  

Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

During the six months ended September 30, 2009, the Company purchased security equipment with lease financing of $107,298.  This amount has been excluded from the purchases of equipment on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows presented.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have not been audited, and have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q which do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.  These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.  In this discussion, the words “Company,” “we,” “our,” “us” and terms of similar import should be deemed to refer to Command Security Corporation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements for the interim period shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of our results to be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011 or for any subsequent period. In the opinion of our management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial statements included in this quarterly report.  All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

1.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new standard pertaining to subsequent events that defined the period after the balance sheet date during which a reporting entity shall evaluate events or transactions that may occur for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements and the circumstances under which a company shall recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements.  This standard also requires a company to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.  This new guidance was effective for fiscal years and interim periods ended after June 15, 2009, and must be applied prospectively.  We adopted and applied the recognition and disclosure requirements of this standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  In February 2010, subsequent to our adoption of the new guidance discussed above, the FASB issued updated guidance on subsequent events amending the May 2009 guidance.  Under this amended guidance, SEC filers are no longer required to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated in originally issued and revised financial statements.  This new guidance was effective immediately and we adopted these new requirements upon issuance of this guidance.

On July 1, 2009, we adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC”) 105-10 (formerly Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162).  ASC 105-10 establishes the FASB ASC as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied in preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.  The adoption of this standard had no impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations” (SFAS No, 141(R)”) as codified in FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations, which continues the evolution toward fair value reporting and significantly changes the accounting for acquisitions that close beginning in 2009, both at the acquisition date and in subsequent periods.  FASB ASC 805 introduces new accounting concepts and valuation complexities and many of the changes have the potential to generate greater earnings volatility after the reported acquisition.  FASB ASC 805 also requires that acquisition costs be expensed as incurred and restructuring costs be expensed in periods after the acquisition date.  FASB ASC 805 will only affect our financial condition or results of operations to the extent we complete business combinations after the effective date.

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
2.
Short-Term Borrowings:

On February 12, 2009, we entered into a new $20,000,000 credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”).  This credit facility, which matures in February 2012, contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, covenants requiring us to maintain certain financial ratios.  This facility replaced our existing $16,000,000 revolving credit facility with CIT, and was used to refinance outstanding indebtedness under that facility, to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith and, thereafter, for working capital (including acquisitions), letters of credit and other general corporate purposes.

The Credit Agreement provides for a letter of credit sub-line in an aggregate amount of up to $3,000,000.  The Credit Agreement also provides for interest to be calculated on the outstanding principal balance of the revolving loans at the prime rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.50%.  For LIBOR loans, interest will be calculated on the outstanding principal balance of the LIBOR loans at the LIBOR rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 2.75%.

As of September 30, 2010, the interest rates were 4.75% and 3.125% for revolving and LIBOR loans, respectively.  Closing costs for the Credit Agreement totaled $314,706 and are being amortized over the three year life of the Credit Agreement.

At September 30, 2010, we had borrowed $8,000,000 in LIBOR loans and had $178,665 letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement, representing approximately 52% of the maximum borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement based on our “eligible accounts receivable” (as defined under the Credit Agreement) as of such date.

We rely on our revolving loan from Wells Fargo, which contains a fixed charge covenant and various other financial and non-financial covenants.  If we breach a covenant, Wells Fargo has the right to immediately request the repayment in full of all borrowings under the Credit Agreement, unless Wells Fargo waives the breach.  For the six months ended September 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.

We may obtain short-term financing to meet our annual property and casualty insurance needs.  At September 30, 2010, we had no short-term insurance borrowings outstanding.

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

3.
Other Assets:

Other assets consist of the following:
 
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Workers’ compensation insurance
  $ 1,109,209     $ 2,262,816  
Other receivables
    120,895       258,246  
Security deposits
    207,675       194,864  
Deferred tax asset
    2,576,485       2,313,030  
Other (a)
    338,319       347,079  
      4,352,583       5,376,035  
Current portion
    (1,236,604 )     (2,522,562 )
                 
Total non-current portion
  $ 3,115,979     $ 2,853,473  

(a)
Included in other assets are marketable securities.  Our marketable equity securities were measured at fair value using quoted market prices.  They were classified as Level 1, in accordance with the FASB ASC 820-10 hierarchy, as they trade in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available.  The fair value of investments included in other assets at September 30, 2010 and March 31, 2010 was $393,925 and $377,229, respectively, resulting in unrealized losses of $123,137 and $48,523, respectively.  These investments in marketable equity securities primarily of companies in the airline industry have been in an unrealized loss position for more than twelve months and are classified as available-for-sale and reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value.  We review all investments for other-than-temporary impairment at least quarterly or as indicators of impairment exist.  Indicators of impairment include the duration and severity of the decline in fair value as well as the intent and ability to hold the investment to allow for a recovery in the market value of the investment.  In addition, we consider qualitative factors that include, but are not limited to:  (i) the financial condition and business plans of the investee including its future earnings potential; (ii) the investee’s credit rating; and (iii) the current and expected market and industry conditions in which the investee operates.  If a decline in the fair value of an investment is deemed by management to be other-than-temporary, we write down the cost basis of the investment to fair value, and the amount of the write-down is included in net earnings.  Such a determination is dependent on the facts and circumstances relating to each investment.   Based on our evaluation of the near-term prospects of the issuers and our ability and intent to hold these investments for a reasonable period sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value, we do not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2010.

4.
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities:

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following:
 
September 30,
   
March 31,
 
   
2010
   
2010
 
             
Payroll and related expenses
  $ 5,112,066     $ 5,675,521  
Taxes and fees payable
    643,248       660,119  
Accrued interest payable
    23,186       25,749  
Other
    503,455       394,418  
Total
  $ 6,281,955     $ 6,755,807  
 
 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

5.
Insurance Reserves:

We have an insurance policy covering workers’ compensation claims in states where we perform services.  Estimated accrued liabilities are based on our historical loss experience and the ratio of claims paid to our historical payout profiles. Charges for estimated workers’ compensation related losses incurred and included in cost of sales were $676,447 and $683,083, and $1,428,155 and $1,452,309 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The nature of our business also subjects us to claims or litigation alleging that we are liable for damages as a result of the conduct of our employees or others.  We insure against such claims and suits through general liability policies with third-party insurance companies.  Our insurance coverage limits are currently $7,000,000 per occurrence for non-aviation related business (with an additional excess umbrella policy of $10,000,000) and $30,000,000 per occurrence for aviation related business.  We retain the risk for the first $25,000 per occurrence on the non-aviation related policy which includes airport wheelchair and electric cart operations, and $5,000 on the aviation related policy except for $25,000 for damage to aircraft and $100,000 for skycap operations.  Estimated accrued liabilities are based on specific reserves in connection with existing claims as determined by third party risk management consultants and actuarial factors and the timing of reported claims.  These are all factored into estimated losses incurred but not yet reported to us.

Cumulative amounts estimated to be payable by us with respect to pending and potential claims for all years in which we are liable under our general liability retention and workers’ compensation policies have been accrued as liabilities.  Such accrued liabilities are necessarily based on estimates; thus, our ultimate liability may exceed or be less than the amounts accrued.  The methods of making such estimates and establishing the resultant accrued liability are reviewed continually and any adjustments resulting therefrom are reflected in current results of operations.

6.
Net Income per Common Share:

Under the requirements of FASB ASC 260-10, Earnings Per Share, the dilutive effect of our common shares that have not been issued, but that may be issued upon the exercise or conversion, as the case may be, of rights or options to acquire such common shares, is excluded from the calculation for basic earnings per share.  Diluted earnings per share reflects the additional dilution that would result from the issuance of our common shares if such rights or options were exercised or converted, as the case may be, and is presented for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009.

7.
Contingencies:

The nature of our business is such that there is a significant volume of routine claims and lawsuits that are issued against us, the vast majority of which never lead to substantial damages being awarded. We maintain general liability and workers’ compensation insurance coverage that we believe is appropriate to the relevant level of risk and potential liability. Some of the claims brought against us could result in significant payments; however, the exposure to us under general liability is limited to the first $25,000 per occurrence on the non-aviation, airport wheelchair and electric cart operations related claims and $5,000 per occurrence on the aviation related claims except for $25,000 for damage to aircraft and $100,000 for skycap operations.  Any punitive damage award would not be covered by the general liability insurance policy. The only other potential impact would be on future premiums, which may be adversely affected by an unfavorable claims history.

 
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COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

In addition to such cases, we have been named as a defendant in several uninsured employment related claims that are pending before various courts, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or various state and local agencies. We have instituted policies to minimize these occurrences and monitor those that do occur. At this time, we are unable to determine the impact on the financial position and results of operations that these claims may have, should the investigations conclude that they are valid.
 
 
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Item 2.         Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes contained in this quarterly report.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain of our statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of this quarterly report and, in particular, those under the heading “Outlook,” contain forward-looking statements. The words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “plans,” “intend” and “continue,” or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology typically identify such statements. These statements are based on our management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate generally, and other beliefs of and assumptions made by our management, some or many of which may be incorrect.  In addition, other written or verbal statements that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by us or on our behalf.  While our management believes these statements are accurate, our business is dependent upon general economic conditions and various conditions specific to the industries in which we operate.  Moreover, we believe that the current business environment is more challenging and difficult than it has been in the past several years, if not longer.  Many of our customers, particularly those that are primarily involved in the aviation industry, are currently experiencing substantial financial and business difficulties.  If the business of any substantial customer or group of customers fails or is materially and adversely affected by the current economic environment or otherwise, they may seek to substantially reduce their expenditures for our services.  Any loss of business from our substantial customers could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we have made in this quarterly report.  Further, other factors, including, but not limited to, those relating to the shortage of qualified labor, competitive conditions and adverse changes in economic conditions of the various markets in which we operate, could adversely impact our business, operations and financial condition and cause our actual results to fail to meet our expectations, as expressed in the forward-looking statements that we have made in this quarterly report. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult for us to predict.  We undertake no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

As provided for under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we wish to caution shareholders and investors that the important factors under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to our fiscal year ended March 31, 2010 could cause our actual results and experience to differ materially from our anticipated results or other expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements in this quarterly report.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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 believe the following critical accounting policies affect the significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts and accounts of our wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries.  As of December 29, 2009, Strategic Security Services, Inc., Rodgers Police Patrol, Inc. and Command Security Services, Inc., the Company’s three wholly-owned subsidiaries, were merged into the parent company.  All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in our consolidated financial statements.

 
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Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  The estimates that we make include allowances for doubtful accounts, depreciation and amortization, income tax assets and insurance reserves.  Estimates are based on historical experience, where applicable or other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the circumstances.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

We record revenues as services are provided to our customers. Revenues consist primarily of aviation and security services, which are typically billed at hourly rates. These rates may vary depending on base, overtime and holiday time worked.  Revenue for administrative services provided to other security companies are calculated as a percentage of the administrative service customer’s revenue and are recognized when billings for the related security services are generated.  Revenue is reported net of applicable taxes.

Accounts Receivable

We periodically evaluate the requirement for providing for billing adjustments and/or credit losses on our accounts receivable. We provide for billing adjustments where management determines that there is a likelihood of a significant adjustment for disputed billings.  Criteria used by management to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts include, among others, the creditworthiness of the customer, current trends, prior payment performance, the age of the receivables and our overall historical loss experience.  Individual accounts are charged off against the allowance as management deems them as uncollectible.

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are stated at cost and consist primarily of customer lists and borrowing costs that are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three to ten years and goodwill which is reviewed annually for impairment.  The life assigned to customer lists acquired is based on management’s estimate of the attrition rate.  The attrition rate is estimated based on historical contract longevity and management’s operating experience.  We test for impairment annually or when events and circumstances warrant such a review, if sooner.  Any potential impairment is evaluated based on anticipated undiscounted future cash flows and actual customer attrition in accordance with FASB ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment.

Insurance Reserves

General liability estimated accrued liabilities are calculated on an undiscounted basis based on actual claim data and estimates of incurred but not reported claims developed utilizing historical claim trends.  Projected settlements and incurred but not reported claims are estimated based on pending claims, historical trends and data.

Workers’ compensation annual premiums are based on the incurred losses as determined at the end of the coverage period, subject to minimum and maximum premium.  Estimated accrued liabilities are based on our historical loss experience and the ratio of claims paid to our historical payout profiles.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are based on income (loss) for financial reporting purposes and reflect a current tax liability (asset) for the estimated taxes payable (recoverable) in the current year tax return and changes in deferred taxes.  Deferred tax assets or liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using enacted tax laws and rates.  A valuation allowance is provided on deferred tax assets if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.  In the event that interest and/or penalties are assessed in connection with our tax filings, interest will be recorded as interest expense and penalties in selling, general and administrative expense.

 
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Stock Based Compensation 

FASB ASC 718, Stock Compensation, requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the financial statements based on their fair values at grant date and the recognition of the related expense over the period in which the share-based compensation vests.  We were required to adopt the provisions of FASB ASC 718 effective July 1, 2005 and use the modified-prospective transition method.  Under the modified-prospective method, we recognize compensation expense in our financial statements issued subsequent to the date of adoption for all share-based payments granted, modified or settled after July 1, 2005.  The adoption of FASB ASC 718 resulted in non-cash charges of $314,673 and $80,552 for stock compensation cost for the six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Overview

We principally provide uniformed security officers and aviation services to commercial, residential, financial, industrial, aviation and governmental customers through more than 40 Company offices in 20 states throughout the United States.  In conjunction with providing these services, we assume responsibility for a variety of functions, including recruiting, hiring, training and supervising all operating personnel as well as paying such personnel and providing them with uniforms, fringe benefits and workers’ compensation insurance.

Our customer-focused mission is to provide the best personalized supervision and management attention necessary to deliver timely and efficient security solutions so that our customers can operate in safe environments without disruption or loss.  Technology underpins our efficiency, accuracy and dependability. We use a sophisticated software system that integrates scheduling, payroll and billing functions, giving customers the benefit of customized programs using the personnel best suited to the job.

Renewing and extending existing contracts and obtaining new contracts are crucial to our ability to generate revenues, earnings and cash flow.  In addition, our growth strategy involves the acquisition and integration of complementary businesses in order to increase our scale within certain geographical areas, capture market share in the markets in which we operate and improve our profitability.  We intend to pursue acquisition opportunities for contract security officer businesses.  We frequently evaluate acquisition opportunities and, at any given time, may be in various stages of due diligence or preliminary discussions with respect to a number of potential acquisitions.  However, we cannot assure you that we will identify any suitable acquisition candidates or, if identified, that we will be able to complete the acquisition of such candidates on favorable terms or at all.

We expect that security will continue to be a key area of focus both domestically in the United States and internationally.

Results of Operations

Revenues

Our revenues decreased by $530,474 or 1.4%, to $36,944,398 for three months ended September 30, 2010, from $37,474,872 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The decrease in revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2010 was mainly due to: (i) the loss of revenues of approximately $2,300,000 associated with skycap, wheelchair, cargo, security and baggage handling services previously provided to Delta Air Lines (“Delta”) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (“JFK”) and (ii) reductions in service hours and rates of certain security services customers.  The decrease in our revenues was partially offset by:  (i) increased revenues of approximately $600,000 associated with an expansion of services provided under a contract with a major transportation company; (ii) expansion of services provided to new and existing security customers and several airlines that resulted in additional aggregate revenues of approximately $1,200,000 and (iii) rate increases at Los Angeles International Airport (“LAX”) in connection with higher wage and related benefit rates resulting from local living wage ordinances and a collective bargaining agreement.

 
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Our revenues increased $637,810 or 0.9%, to $73,180,566 for the six months ended September 30, 2010, from $72,542,756 in the corresponding period of the prior year.  The increase in revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2010 was due mainly to:  (i) a full six months of revenues in the current year period related to a contract that commenced at various dates during the prior year period to provide security services to a major transportation company that generated additional aggregate revenues in the six months ended September 30, 2010 of approximately $3,900,000; (ii) expansion of services provided to new and existing customers as described above that resulted in additional aggregate revenues of approximately $2,500,000 and (iii) rate increases at LAX as noted above.  The increase in our revenues was partially offset by:  (i) the loss of revenues of approximately $5,300,000 associated with a contract with Delta at JFK as noted above;  (ii) reduced demand for our services from several of our airline customers that we believe is primarily related to trends in the aviation industry toward reduced capacity, which resulted in reductions of service hours that we provided to such carriers and a corresponding reduction of revenues from such carriers of an aggregate of approximately $600,000 and (iii) reductions in service hours and rates of certain security services customers.

Gross Profit

Our gross profit decreased $150,271, or 2.8%, to $5,210,314 (14.1% of revenue) for the three months ended September 30, 2010 from $5,360,585 (14.3% of revenue) in the corresponding period of the prior year.  The decrease was due mainly to: (i) the loss of Delta skycap, wheelchair, cargo, security and baggage handling services at JFK as noted above and (ii) higher wage and related benefit rates at LAX resulting from local living wage ordinances and a collective bargaining agreement which we were not able to fully recover through increases to our customer billing rates during the current year period.  The decrease in gross profit was partially offset by expansion of services provided to new and existing security customers and several airlines as discussed above.

Our gross profit increased by $326,776, or 3.3%, to $10,232,148 (14.0% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2010, from $9,905,372 (13.7% of revenues) in the corresponding period of the prior year.  The increase was due mainly to:  (i) a full six months of operations under a contract that commenced at various dates during the prior year period to provide security services to a major transportation company, as described above, and (ii) expanded security services provided to new and existing customers as described above.  The increase in gross profit was partially offset by: (i) the loss of the Delta contract at JFK as noted above and (ii) higher wage and related benefit rates at LAX as noted above.

General and Administrative Expenses

Our general and administrative expenses increased by $16,993 or 0.4%, to $4,166,655 (11.3% of revenues) for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $4,149,662 (11.1% of revenues) in the corresponding period of the prior year.  The increase in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2010 resulted primarily from higher professional fees, partially offset by  lower executive and administrative salaries.

Our general and administrative expenses increased by $75,058 or 0.9%, to $8,294,030 (11.3% of revenues) for the six months ended September 30, 2010, from $8,218,972 (11.3% of revenues) in the corresponding period of the prior year.  The increase in general and administrative expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2010 resulted primarily from higher stock compensation costs associated with stock option awards to key management personnel and directors and higher professional fees.  Partially offsetting the increase in general and administrative expenses are lower executive and administrative salaries.

 
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Provision for Doubtful Accounts

The provision for doubtful accounts increased by $8,781 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared with the corresponding period of the prior year.  The increase in the provision for doubtful accounts for the three months ended September 30, 2010 related primarily to the timing and amounts of uncollectible accounts charged and/or credited to expense between the current and prior year period.

The provision for doubtful accounts decreased by $89,577 for the six months ended September 30, 2010 compared with the corresponding period of the prior year.  The decrease in the provision for doubtful accounts for the six months ended September 30, 2010 related primarily to stock that we received under our claim related to the bankruptcy filing of a security services customer, which was valued at approximately $91,000.

We periodically evaluate the requirement for providing for billing adjustments and/or credit losses on our accounts receivable. We provide for billing adjustments where our management determines that there is a likelihood of a significant adjustment for disputed billings.  Criteria used by management to evaluate the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts include, among others, the creditworthiness of the customer, current trends, prior payment performance, the age of the receivables and our overall historical loss experience. Individual accounts are charged off against the allowance as management deems them as uncollectible.  We do not know if bad debts will increase in future periods nor does our management believe that the decrease during the six months ended September 30, 2010 compared with the corresponding period of the prior year is necessarily indicative of a trend.

Interest Income

Interest income for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 principally represents interest earned on cash balances and was comparable with the prior year periods.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $36,492, or 29.2%, to $88,539 for the three months ended September 30, 2010, from $125,031 in the corresponding period of the prior year, and $60,248, or 24.8%, to $182,278 for the six month period ended September 30, 2010 from $242,526 in the corresponding period of the prior year. The decrease in interest expense for the three and six months ended September 30, 2010 was due mainly to lower weighted average interest rates and average outstanding borrowings under our commercial revolving loan agreement.  The decreases were partially offset by increased interest expense associated with our short-term insurance financing.

Equipment Dispositions

Equipment dispositions are a result of the sale of vehicles, office equipment and security equipment in the ordinary course of business at prices above or below book value.

The gains on equipment dispositions for the six months ended September 30, 2010 were primarily due to the disposition of transportation equipment at amounts in excess of their respective book values.

Provision for income taxes

Provision for income taxes decreased by $47,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared with the corresponding period of the prior year due mainly to the decrease in our pre-tax earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2010.

Provision for income taxes increased by $213,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2010 compared with the corresponding period of the prior year due mainly to the increase in our pre-tax earnings for the six months ended September 30, 2010.

 
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We pay employees and administrative service clients on a weekly basis, while customers pay for services generally within 60 days after we bill them.  We maintain a commercial revolving loan arrangement, currently with Wells Fargo, to fund our payroll and operations.

Our principal use of short-term borrowings is for carrying accounts receivable.  Our short-term borrowings have supported the increase in accounts receivable associated with our ongoing expansion and organic growth.  We intend to continue to use our short-term borrowings to support our working capital requirements.

We believe that our existing funds, cash generated from operations, and existing sources of and access to financing are adequate to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future.  However, we cannot assure you that this will be the case, and we may be required to obtain alternative or additional financing to maintain and expand our existing operations through the sale of our securities, an increase in our credit facilities or otherwise.  The failure by us to obtain such financing, if needed, would have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Wells Fargo Revolving Credit Facility

On February 12, 2009, we entered into a new $20,000,000 credit facility with Wells Fargo (the “Credit Agreement”).  This credit facility, which matures in February 2012, contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, covenants requiring us to maintain certain financial ratios.  This facility replaced our existing $16,000,000 revolving credit facility with CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc., and was used to refinance outstanding indebtedness under that facility, to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith and, thereafter, for working capital (including acquisitions), letters of credit and other general corporate purposes.

The Credit Agreement provides for a letter of credit sub-line in an aggregate amount of up to $3,000,000.  The Credit Agreement also provides for interest to be calculated on the outstanding principal balance of the revolving loans at the prime rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.50%.  For LIBOR loans, interest will be calculated on the outstanding principal balance of the LIBOR loans at the LIBOR rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 2.75%.

As of September 30, 2010, the interest rates were 4.75% and 3.125% for revolving and LIBOR loans, respectively.  Closing costs for the Credit Agreement totaled $314,706 and are being amortized over the three year life of the Credit Agreement.

At September 30, 2010, we had borrowed $8,000,000 in LIBOR loans and had $178,665 letters of credit outstanding representing approximately 52% of the maximum borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement based on our “eligible accounts receivable” (as defined under the Credit Agreement) as of such date.

We rely on our revolving loan from Wells Fargo which contains a fixed charge covenant and various other financial and non-financial covenants.  If we breach a covenant, Wells Fargo has the right to immediately request the repayment in full of all borrowings under the Credit Agreement, unless Wells Fargo waives the breach.  For the six months ended September 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Other Borrowings

During the six months ended September 30, 2010, we decreased our LIBOR and insurance financing borrowings by $1,000,000 and $1,995,744, respectively.

We may obtain short-term financing to meet our annual property and casualty insurance needs.  We have no additional lines of credit other than as described above.

Investing

We have no material commitments for capital expenditures at this time.

 
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Working Capital

Our working capital increased by $955,677, or 10.1%, to $10,379,135 as of September 30, 2010, from $9,423,458 as of March 31, 2010.

We experienced checks issued in advance of deposits (defined as checks drawn in advance of future deposits) of $844,929 at September 30, 2010, compared with $739,206 at March 31, 2010. Cash balances and book overdrafts can fluctuate materially from day to day depending on such factors as collections, timing of billing and payroll dates, and are covered via advances from the revolving loan as checks are presented for payment.

Outlook

Financial Results

Our future revenues will largely depend on our ability to gain additional business from new and existing customers in our security and aviation services divisions at acceptable margins while minimizing terminations of contracts with existing customers.  Our security services division has started to experience both organic and transactional growth over recent quarters after a reduction over the past few years as contracts with unacceptable margins were cancelled.  Our current focus is on increasing revenue while our sales and marketing team and branch managers work to develop new business and retain profitable contracts.  The airline industry continues to increase its demand for third party services provided by us; however, several of our airline customers have continued to reduce capacity within their system, which results in reductions of service hours provided by us to such carriers.  Additionally, our aviation services division is continually subject to government regulation, which has adversely affected us in the past with the federalization of the pre-board screening services and most recently with the ongoing federalization of the document verification process at several of our domestic airport locations.

Our gross profit margin increased during the six months ended September 30, 2010 to 14.0% of revenues, compared with 13.7% for the corresponding period last year.  We expect our gross profit margins to average between 14.0% and 15.0% of our revenues in fiscal 2011 based on current business conditions.  We expect gross profit to remain under pressure due primarily to continued price competition.  However, we expect these effects to be moderated by continued operational efficiencies resulting from better management and leveraging of our cost structures, improved workers’ compensation experience ratings, workflow process efficiencies associated with our integrated financial software system and higher contributions from our continuing new business development.

Our cost reduction program is expected to reduce certain of our operating and general and administrative expenses in future periods.  Additional cost reduction opportunities are being identified and will be pursued as they are determined.

Our security services division generated approximately $39.1 million or 54% of our revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2010.  One security services customer accounted for approximately $14.5 million or 19.9% of our total revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2010.  The loss of this customer or any material reduction in business from this customer would materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our aviation services division generated approximately $34.0 million or 46% of our revenues for the six months ended September 30, 2010. The aviation industry continues to face various financial and other challenges, including the cost of security and higher fuel prices.  Additional bankruptcy filings by aviation and non-aviation customers could have a material adverse impact on our liquidity, results of operations and financial condition.


 
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As described above on February 12, 2009, we entered into a new $20,000,000 Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo.  As of the close of business on November 5, 2010, our cash availability was approximately $8,200,000, which we believe is sufficient to meet our needs for the foreseeable future barring any increase in reserves imposed by Wells Fargo.  We believe that our existing funds, cash generated from operations, and existing sources of and access to financing are adequate to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future, barring any increase in reserves imposed by Wells Fargo.  However, we cannot assure you that this will be the case, and we may be required to obtain alternative or additional financing to maintain and expand our existing operations through the sale of our securities, an increase in our credit facilities or otherwise.  The financial markets generally, and the credit markets in particular, are and have been experiencing substantial turbulence and turmoil, and extreme volatility, both in the United States and, increasingly, in other markets worldwide.  The current market situation has resulted generally in substantial reductions in available loans to a broad spectrum of businesses, increased scrutiny by lenders of the credit-worthiness of borrowers, more restrictive covenants imposed by lenders upon borrowers under credit and similar agreements and, in some cases, increased interest rates under commercial and other loans.  If we require alternative or additional financing at this or any other time, we cannot assure you that such financing will be available upon commercially acceptable terms or at all.  If we fail to obtain additional financing when and if required by us, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

During the six months ended September 30, 2010, we did not hold a portfolio of securities instruments for either trading or speculative purposes.  Periodically, we hold securities instruments for other than trading purposes.  Due to the short-term nature of our investments, we believe that we have no material exposure to changes in the fair value as a result of market fluctuations.

We are exposed to market risk in connection with changes in interest rates, primarily in connection with outstanding balances under our revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo, which was entered into for purposes other than trading purposes.  Based on our average outstanding balances during the six months ended September 30, 2010, a 1% change in the prime and/or LIBOR lending rates could impact our financial position and results of operations by approximately $40,000 over the remainder of our fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.  For additional information on the revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources –Wells Fargo Revolving Credit Facility.”

Reference is made to Item 2 of Part I of this quarterly report, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Forward Looking Statements.”

Item 4.   Controls and Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures”, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

We believe that a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of the control system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected.  Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2010.  There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our second quarter of fiscal 2011 ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

There have been no changes to our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended March 31, 2010.

Item 6.    Exhibits

(a)
Exhibits

Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release, dated November 10, 2010 announcing September 30, 2010 financial results.
 
 
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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 undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   
COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
     
Date:  November 10, 2010
By:
/s/ Edward S. Fleury
   
Edward S. Fleury
   
Chief Executive Officer
   
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
   
/s/ Barry I. Regenstein
   
Barry I. Regenstein
   
President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
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