U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2010 AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION  Delaware
(State of incorporation)814-00193
Commission File Number52-2102424
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)  50 JERICHO QUADRANGLE, JERICHO, NEW YORK 11753 (212)355-2449 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:Common Stock, par value $.0001 per share
9 3/8% Cumulative Participating Redeemable Preferred Stock (face value $12.00) Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.   Yes  ̈ No þ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes  ̈ No þ 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 þ   No  ̈ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrants knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ̈ Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer   ̈       Accelerated filer   ̈       Non-accelerated filer  þ       Smaller reporting company   ̈ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).   Yes  ̈   No þ The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of the Registrants common stock, $0.0001 par value, of $1.30 per share, as reported on the NASDAQ Capital Market on December 31, 2009) was approximately $2,165,635. The number of outstanding shares of Registrants common stock, $.0001 par value as of September 24, 2010 was 3,395,583.  The number of shares of Registrants 93⁄8% cumulative participating redeemable preferred stock as of September 24, 2010 was 300,000. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.  Portions of the registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which Definitive Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the registrants fiscal year-end of June 30, 2010, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.  Certain exhibits previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission are incorporated by reference into Part IV of this report.    NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act. The matters discussed in this Annual Report, as well as in future oral and written statements by management of Ameritrans Capital Corporation, that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We generally identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, will, should, expects, plans, anticipates, could, intends, target, projects, contemplates, believes, estimates, predicts, potential or continue or the negative of these terms or other similar words. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new investments, achieve certain margins and levels of profitability, the availability of additional capital, and the ability to maintain certain debt to asset ratios. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Annual Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans or objectives will be achieved. The forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report include, but are not limited, to statements as to: · our future operating results; · our business prospects and the prospects of our existing and prospective portfolio companies; · the impact of investments that we expect to make; · our relationships with third parties; · the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest; · the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives; · our expected financings and investments; · our regulatory structure and tax treatment; · our ability to operate as a Business Development Company (BDC) and a Regulated Investment Company (RIC); and · the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital. For a discussion of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report, please see the discussion under Risk Factors in Item 1A. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Annual Report.   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION 2010 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents  PART I1ITEM 1. BUSINESS OF AMERITRANS1ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS13ITEM 2. PROPERTIES17ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS17ITEM 4. [REMOVED AND RESERVED]17PART II18ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS18ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA19ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS19ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK26ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA27ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE27ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES27PART III27ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT27ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION27ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT27ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS27ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES28PART IV28ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES28     PART I  ITEM 1. BUSINESS OF AMERITRANS GENERAL Ameritrans Capital Corporation (the Company, Ameritrans, our, us, or we), is a Delaware closed-end investment company formed in 1998, which makes loans and investments with the goal of generating both current income and capital appreciation. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Elk Associates Funding Corporation (Elk), the Company makes loans to finance the acquisition and operation of small businesses as permitted by U.S. Small Business Administration (the SBA) regulations. Elk Capital Corporation (Elk Capital) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameritrans.  Since its inception, and through July 2010, Elk Capital had no operations. Both Ameritrans and Elk are registered as business development companies, or BDCs, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act).  Accordingly, Ameritrans and Elk are subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act governing the operation of BDCs.  Both companies are managed by their executive officers under the supervision of their boards of directors.  Ameritrans and Elk have also elected to be treated as regulated investment companies, or RICs, for tax purposes.  Under the Internal Revenue Code, as a RIC, we will generally not be subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on our investment income if we make qualifying distributions of our income to stockholders.  We qualify for this treatment as long as we distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income to our stockholders as dividends.  Elks dividends are payable to Ameritrans as Elks sole stockholder.  For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, all 9 3/8% Cumulative Participating Redeemable Preferred Stock (Preferred Stock) dividends have been paid for each quarter. The dividends for the quarters ending June 30, 2009, September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, were paid on March 12, 2010 and the dividends for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010 were  paid when due on April 27, 2010 and August 17, 2010, respectively. CORPORATE HISTORY AND OFFICES Elk was formed in August 1980 as a New York Corporation. In December 1998, we completed a share-for-share exchange with Elk, whereby Ameritrans became Elks sole shareholder.  Both Ameritrans and Elk are managed by the same boards of directors. Our principal executive offices are located at 50 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 109, Jericho, NY 11753 and our telephone number is (212)355-2449. We also maintain an office at 830 Third Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017.  Information about us may also be obtained from the Securities and Exchange Commissions website (http://www.sec.gov). We maintain a website on the Internet at http://www.ameritranscapital.com. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report, and that information should not be considered as part of this Annual Report. We make available free of charge on our website our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. CURRENT BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Ameritrans was organized to be the sole shareholder of Elk and to make loans and investments that Elk may not be permitted to make under SBA regulations.  Ameritrans makes loans which have primarily been secured by real estate mortgages, senior corporate loans, life insurance settlements and equity investments which have historically been in income producing real estate properties, or in real estate construction projects. Elk was organized primarily to provide long-term loans to businesses eligible for investments (Small Business Concerns) by small business investment companies (SBICs) under the U.S. Small Business Investment Act of 1958 (the 1958 Act). Elk makes loans for financing diversified businesses that qualify for funding under SBA Regulations. In July 2009, Elk Capital took title to certain real estate assets acquired by the Company in satisfaction of foreclosure by Ameritrans on September 18, 2009.  As of June 30, 2010 Elk Capital had no assets inasmuch as such assets have been sold. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Elk had one (1) wholly owned subsidiary: EAF Holding Corporation.  EAF Leasing LLC and EAF Leasing II LLC were both liquidated during July 2007.  Prior to their liquidation, EAF Leasing LLC and EAF Leasing II LLC owned and leased medallions acquired in satisfaction of foreclosures by Elk. EAF Holding Corporation owns and operates certain real estate assets acquired in satisfaction of defaulted loans made by Elk although, at June 30, 2010, it did not hold any assets. 1  KEY QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FINANCIAL MEASURES AND INDICATORS Net Asset Value Our net asset value (NAV) per share was $1.40 and $3.40 as of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively. As we must report our assets at fair value for each reporting period, NAV also represents the amount of stockholders equity per share for the reporting period.  Our NAV is comprised mostly of investment assets less debt and other liabilities:  June 30, 2010June 30, 2009Fair ValuePer ShareFair ValuePer ShareInvestments at fair value:Investments in debt securities$23,078,192$6.79$23,843,087$7.02Investments in life settlement contracts1,356,8000.401,764,0810.52Investments in equity securities1,020,7060.30802,3000.24Cash and cash equivalents7,362,4912.17885,4340.26Other assets1,091,1730.32991,2540.29Total Assets33,909,3629.9828,286,1568.33Borrowings24,545,000(7.23)12,370,000(3.64)Other liabilities988,193(0.29)772,314(0.23)Total Liabilities25,533,193(7.52)13,142,314(3.87)Preferred Stock3,600,000(1.06)3,600,000(1.06)NET ASSET VALUE APPLICABLE TOCOMMON STOCK$4,776,169$1.40$11,543,842$3.40  Please refer to the Investment Portfolio for a further description of our investment portfolio and the fair value thereof.  Revenue  Revenues consist primarily of investment income from interest on our investment portfolio and various ancillary fees related to our investment holdings.  Interest from Investments in Debt Securities.  We generate interest income from our investments in debt securities which consist primarily of secured loans.  Our debt securities portfolio is spread across multiple industries and geographic locations, and as such, we are broadly exposed to market conditions and business environments. We seek to limit concentration of exposure in any particular sector or issuer.  Capital Structuring Service Fees. We may earn ancillary structuring and other fees related to the origination and or investment in debt and investment securities.  Expenses  Expenses consist primarily of interest expense on outstanding borrowings, compensation expense and general and administrative expenses, including professional fees.  Interest and Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs.  Interest expense is dependent on the average outstanding balances on our bank lines of credit and the base index rate for the period.  Our SBA debentures carry fixed-rates of interest.  Debt issuance costs represent fees and other direct costs incurred in connection with our borrowings.  These amounts are capitalized and amortized ratably over the contractual term of the borrowing.  Compensation Expense. Compensation expense includes base salaries, bonuses, stock compensation, employee benefits and employer-related payroll costs.  The largest components of total compensation costs are base salaries. Generally, base salaries are expensed as incurred.  Professional Fees and General and Administrative Expenses. The balance of our expenses includes professional fees, occupancy costs, general administrative expenses and other costs.  Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments  During the year ended June 30, 2010, our investments had a net unrealized depreciation of approximately $1,404,700.  The net unrealized depreciation for the year ended June 30, 2010 is primarily due to decreases in the fair value of certain investments in our Corporate Loan portfolio.  2   An unrealized write-down of $1,567,734 in our Corporate Loan portfolio was the largest component of unrealized depreciation.  Net Decrease in Stockholders Equity Resulting From Operations  The net decrease in stockholders equity resulting from operations for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $6,374,963, or a decrease of $1.88 per outstanding share of Common Stock. The factors contributing to this decrease were: an investment loss of $3,976,415, net realized losses on investments of $993,848 and unrealized losses on investments of $1,404,700.  Net Investment Loss and Net Realized Loss  Net investment loss and net realized loss represent the net decrease in stockholders equity before net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments. For the year ended June 30, 2010, net investment loss and realized loss were approximately $4,970,263 or $1.46 per share. Generally, we seek to fund our dividend from net investment income and net realized gains. For the year ended June 30, 2010, dividend distributions on our Preferred Stock totaled $421,875 or approximately $1.41per share (equal to $0.12 per share of our Common Stock), which includes the fourth quarter distribution from the prior year.  Dividends  To comply with excise tax regulation imposed on RICs, we currently intend to distribute during each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of:  · 98% of our ordinary net taxable income for the calendar year; · 98% of our capital gains, if any, in excess of capital losses for the twelve-month period ending on October 31 of the calendar year; and · Any net ordinary income and net capital gains for the preceding year that were not distributed during such year.  Generally, we seek to fund our dividend from GAAP current earnings, primarily from net interest and other income generated by our investment portfolio and without a return of capital or a high reliance on realized capital gains. The following table sets forth the dividends declared by us on our Preferred Stock (there were no dividends on Common Stock):  For the year ended June 30, 2010Dividend Per ShareAmountDeclaration DateRecord DatePay DatePreferred Stock:Fourth Quarter
(April 1, 2009 June 30, 2009)$0.28125$84,37502/25/1003/08/1003/12/10First quarter
(July 1, 2009  September 30, 2009)$0.28125$84,37502/25/1003/08/1003/12/10Second quarter
(October 1, 2009  December 31, 2009)$0.28125$84,37502/25/1003/08/1003/12/10Third Quarter
(January 1, 2010March 31, 2010)$0.28125$84,37504/09/1004/22/1004/27/10Fourth Quarter
(April 1, 2010 June 30, 2010)$0.28125$84,37507/21/1008/02/1008/17/10Total Preferred Stock Dividends Declared$1.40625$421,875  Business Categories We currently aggregate our business into five categories:  1) Corporate Loans; 2) Commercial Loans; 3) Life Insurance Settlements, 4) Equity Investments; and 5) Taxicab Medallion Finance.  Corporate Loans  Beginning in June 2007, the Company began investing in middle market syndicated loans.  Our investment strategy is to build a diverse portfolio of corporate loans (Corporate Loans) to middle market companies (the Corporate Loan Strategy).  Given the size of the Corporate Loan market, we believe that the Corporate Loan Strategy will allow us to increase our asset base significantly, assuming the Company can obtain adequate financing.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company had assets with fair value aggregating $14,136,860 invested as part of our Corporate Loan Strategy.  3  To pursue its Corporate Loan Strategy, we engaged an adviser, Velocity Capital Advisors, LLC (Velocity or VCA), which is responsible for recommending to us for investment and, thereafter, recommending action, with respect to Corporate Loans.  On March 18, 2008, our stockholders approved an Investment Management and Advisory Agreement (Advisory Agreement) pursuant to which Velocity would act as our adviser with respect to the Corporate Loan Strategy and on December 10, 2009 our stockholders approved an amendment to the Advisory Agreement. On June 2, 2010, an additional amendment to the Advisory Agreement was approved by our stockholders.  The principals of VCA have worked together for more than fifteen years investing in middle market companies.  As such, the VCA principals have been involved in all aspects of middle market investing including origination, negotiation of terms, portfolio management, distribution and syndication, restructuring and asset sales.  The VCA team has experience in assembling portfolios of middle market loans and investments and managing these portfolios through several credit cycles, including both attractive and stressed credit environments.  The Company defines the middle market as comprised of companies with earnings before interest, taxes and depreciation (EBITDA) of between $10 million and $100 million. The Company believes many opportunities exist to provide loans to companies of this size, due to:  · The large size of the market, · The high level of historical acquisition activity in this sector of the  market, · The current dislocation of banks and other traditional lenders that provide capital to middle market companies, · The significant amount of private equity that has been raised to invest explicitly in middle market companies, and · Annual senior secured loan volume estimated to be over $30 billion.  Ameritrans invests primarily in senior loans of middle market companies which, because of their priority in a companys capital structure, we expect will have lower default rates and higher rates of recovery of principal if a default does occur.  Our Corporate Loan Strategy primarily targets companies that have strong historical cash flows, strong collateral coverage, equity sponsorship, experienced management teams and identifiable and defendable market positions.  The Corporate Loan Strategy focuses on average investments on the part of the Company of between $1 million and $3 million, with an objective of building a portfolio of Corporate Loans with significant diversity across both issuers and industries.  We expect that the investments made as part of the Corporate Loan Strategy will generate current income, capital appreciation and fee income related to the origination and investment management of such investments.  Growing our portfolio of Corporate Loan assets will require additional capital and the use of leverage to carry out this plan.  Commercial Loans  We began making loans to diversified small businesses (Commercial Loans) primarily in the New York City metropolitan area in 1985.  Until we commenced the implementation of its Corporate Loan Strategy, we had been increasing this portfolio on a selective basis, with a concentration on loans to operators of restaurants, laundromats, commercial construction, broadcasting telecommunications and other diversified industries.  Many of our commercial loans are secured by real estate mortgages which are primarily first mortgages on various properties.  At June 30, 2010, the fair value of our Commercial Loans was $8,722,348.  Our Commercial Loans primarily finance either the purchase of the equipment and related assets necessary to open a new business or the purchase or improvement of an existing business.  We generally hold these loans to maturity, although from time to time we sell participation interests in our loans to share risk, or purchases participation interests in loans originated by other finance companies.  We generally obtain interest rates on our Commercial Loans that are higher than can be obtained on Corporate Loans.  We believe that the higher yield on Commercial Loans compensates for their higher risk of default relative to other investment categories and that we will benefit from the diversification of our portfolio. Interest rates on currently outstanding Commercial Loans range from 5.0% to 14.5%, with a weighted average of 13.55% (8.51% on performing loans).  SBA Regulations set a ceiling on the interest rates that an SBIC may charge its borrowers. The maximum rate of interest that Elk was allowed to charge its borrowers for loans originated during the year ended June 30, 2010 was 19.0%.  Life Settlement Contracts  In September, 2006, we entered into a joint venture agreement (the Agreement) with an unaffiliated company (the Joint Venture) to purchase previously issued life insurance policies owned by unrelated individuals.  Under the terms of the Agreement, we were designated as nominee to maintain possession of the policies and process transactions related to such policies until the policies were subsequently sold or paid off.  We were entitled to receive a twelve percent (12%) annual return on the amount of funds paid by us and outstanding on a monthly, prorated basis.  Proceeds from the sale of the policies were to be distributed, net of direct expenses, as defined in the Agreement.  4  In April, 2009, we learned that the manager of the Joint Venture had been charged with various violations of securities laws by the SEC. The SEC obtained a court order freezing the assets of the manager and other entities with which he was involved, including Vibrant (the Receivership Estate).  As of April 14, 2009, a trustee and a receiver (the Receiver) were appointed to operate Vibrant.  Throughout calendar 2009, the Company worked with the Receiver and investigated potential opportunities to maximize the value of our interest in the life insurance contracts. Initially, we made certain contributions to the payment of the premiums in order to keep the policies in full force and effect and preserve their value.  Thereafter, utilizing a line of credit secured by certain assets of the Receivership Estate, the Receiver advanced premiums due under certain policies to keep the policies in full force and effect.  The Receiver engaged an independent specialist firm to service and market for sale all of the policies in the Receivership Estate.   In October 2009, the Receiver indicated it no longer had the funds available to pay future premiums and that it wanted to engage in a sale to one of two buyers that had indicated an interest in purchasing the Receivership Estate.  Subsequently, both buyers determined not to complete a transaction.  Following discussions with the Receiver, we negotiated an agreement (the Purchase Agreement), which among other items, granted us the right to purchase the policies, subject to certain terms and conditions and court approval. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement:  As of January 8, 2010, we purchased the life insurance policies pursuant to a purchase agreement (the Purchase Agreement) entered into with the Receiver: 1)  We acquired all of the rights to and title and interest in, ten (10) life insurance policies (7 of which had been previously included in the Joint Venture), with an aggregate death benefit of $28,159,809. 2)  We agreed to pay the Receiver $30,000 to cover certain expenses; 3)  We agreed to pay the Receivership Estate 20% of all recoveries until such time as we have recouped approximately $2.1 million plus the amount of any premiums paid following the date of the Purchase Agreement; 4)  We agreed to pay the Receivership Estate 50% of all recoveries above the amounts described in Item 3 above; 5)  We entered into an agreement of sale on the rescission of one of the original Joint Venture policies.  In accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement with the Receiver, we recorded proceeds of $109,857 and recognized a loss on the sale of the policy of $342,496; 6)  We agreed to the cancellation of certain claims we had against the Receivership Estate for premiums advanced since April 2, 2009; 7)  We and the Receivership Estate agreed that the Agreement would be cancelled, terminated and have no further effect; and 8)  Despite the retained interest of the Receiver in any recovery, we reserved the right, in our sole discretion, to continue to fund premium payments or let any or all of the policies lapse.  The Purchase Agreement was dated December 18, 2009 and approved by the court on January 8, 2010. Subsequent to court approval, we learned that certain of the policies had lapsed due to non-payment of premiums. As of June 30, 2010, we owned a total of five (5) policies with an aggregate death benefit of $17,659,809 which remained in full force and effect. After a review of the current financing and regulatory environment, and other opportunities to make investments in the Corporate Loan Strategy and Commercial Loans, we decided to exit this line of business and plan to make no new investments in life insurance settlement policies other than the continued payment of premiums on existing investments.  As of June 30, 2010, the fair value of our life settlement portfolio was $1,356,800, which represents our estimate of their fair value based upon various factors including a discounted cash flow analysis of anticipated life expectancies, future premium payments and anticipated death benefits related to five (5) life insurance policies with an aggregate face value of $17,659,809.  Equity Investments  Ameritrans, to a limited extent, makes equity investments.  These investments may be independent or incidental to our other lines of business.  The fair value of the equity securities in Ameritrans investment portfolio at June 30, 2010 aggregated $1,020,706.  Elk may make additional equity investments. However, under SBA rules, unless necessary to protect a prior investment of Elk that is at risk, equity investments shall not exceed 20% of Elks total assets.  Taxi Medallion Finance  From 1980 through October 2008, our primary business had been the investment in loans secured by taxi medallions.  Over recent years, this niche finance market changed significantly.  Collateral values increased dramatically, while the average rate obtainable from borrowers steadily decreased.  As the marketplace for these investment opportunities became more competitive, management  5  and the Board of Directors had been exploring strategic alternative investment strategies for us.  As discussed below, on October 29, 2008, we closed on the sale of substantially all of our taxi medallion loans.  This transaction was approved by our shareholders on August 26, 2008.  Under the terms of the sale of medallion loans, we, and certain of our executives, agreed not to compete in these business areas for periods ranging from three to five years.  As of June 30, 2010, we had remaining permitted investments of $218,984 in taxi medallion loans.  The following table shows our portfolio by business category at June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009:  June 30, 2010June 30, 2009Business CategoryCostFair Value% (1)CostFair Value% (1)Commercial Loans$9,474,498$8,722,34834.3%$12,094,430$11,293,13242.8%Corporate Loans15,519,28614,136,86055.5%12,007,93912,193,25546.2%Life Settlements2,568,6911,356,8005.3%2,859,4891,764,0816.7%Equity Securities1,438,9271,020,7064.0%1,444,927802,3003.0%Taxicab Medallion Loans218,984218,9840.9%362,611356,7001.3%Total$29,220,386$25,455,698100.0%$28,769,396$26,409,468100.0%  (1)  Represents percentage of total portfolio at fair value.  Valuation details  June 30, 2010June 30, 2009ValuePercentage of PortfolioValuePercentage of PortfolioAssisted Living Facilities--$908,4803.4%Broadcasting/Telecommunications$1,882,1897.4%1,939,9477.3%Commercial Construction2,738,68410.8%3,069,26111.6%Construction and Predevelopment1,901,8817.5%1,723,2306.5%Debt Collection481,3501.9%516,2272.0%Education884,5383.5%990,0003.7%Gaming1,108,0044.4%1,384,9135.2%Gasoline Distribution570,4132.2%632,4142.4%Laundromat292,5621.1%352,9221.3%Life Insurance Settlements1,356,8005.3%1,764,0816.7%Manufacturing3,588,73814.1%4,097,10515.5%Military/Defense1,268,7505.0%--Office Water Systems--508,1591.9%Printing/Publishing937,7253.7%1,935,1727.3%Processing Control Instruments1,039,0594.0%1,750,6186.6%Residential Mortgages--470,0001.8%Restaurant/Food Service4,304,76717.0%2,508,0909.5%Sanitaryware Distribution361,6091.4%1,160,1984.4%Supermarket2,263,7508.9%--Other474,8791.8%698,6512.9%TOTAL$25,455,698100.00%$26,409,468100.0%  SOURCES OF FUNDS  We fund our operations from a variety of sources.  Elk is authorized to borrow money and issue debentures, promissory notes and other obligations, subject to SBA regulatory limitations. Other than the subordinated debentures issued to the SBA, aggregating $21,175,000 with fixed rates of interest plus user fees, which results in rates ranging from 4.11% to 5.54%, Elk has, to date, borrowed funds only from banks.  As of June 30, 2010, Elk maintained two lines of credit with an overall borrowing limit of $472,000, of which 6  $370,000 was outstanding under these lines.  The credit lines have maturity dates of December 10, 2010 and July 6, 2011 and interest rates of 4.0% and 4.5%, respectively.  However, the outstanding balance of each of these lines was paid in full as of August 31, 2010. Pursuant to the terms of the loan agreements, Elk is required to comply with certain provisions, covenants and conditions, and its loans receivable and other assets are pledged as collateral. Elk was in compliance with all covenants and credit terms at June 30, 2010. Although each of these loans was paid in full as of August 31, 2010, the lines remain available through their respective maturity dates. As interest rates fluctuate, our cost of funds may also fluctuate, while the rates on our outstanding loans to a significant number of our borrowers remains fixed, and our profitability, therefore, varies.  To partially mitigate this volatility, from time to time we have purchased interest rate swaps. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Results of Operations -- Interest Expense and Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Pursuant to an agreement with SBA (the SBA Agreement), Elk agreed to limit the aggregate of its indebtedness based on a computation of a borrowing base (the Borrowing Base) each quarter. The borrowing base computation is calculated to determine that the total amount of debt due on senior bank debt and SBA debentures does not exceed approximately 80% of the value of performing loans and investments in Elks portfolio.  Loans that are more than 90 days in arrears are valued at a lower amount in computing the Borrowing Base.  As of June 30, 2010, Elk was not in compliance with the Borrowing Base. However, we have concluded that, based on additional investments that Elk is making in September 2010, it will be in compliance by September 30, 2010. In connection with the SBA Agreement, Elk has also entered into an intercreditor agreement (the Intercreditor Agreement) and a custodian agreement (the Custodian Agreement) with its banks and the SBA. Pursuant to the Custodian Agreement, the banks and the SBA appointed Israel Discount Bank of New York as the custodian to hold certain notes, security agreements, financing statements, assignments of financing statements, and other instruments and securities as part of the collateral for Elks indebtedness to the banks and the SBA.  The Intercreditor Agreement sets forth the respective rights and priorities of the banks and the SBA with respect to the repayment of indebtedness to the banks and the SBA and as to their respective interests in the collateral.  Pursuant to the Intercreditor Agreement, the banks consented to the grant by Elk to the SBA of a security interest in the collateral, which security interest ranks junior in priority to the security interests of the banks.  The Intercreditor Agreement provides Elk with a right of substitution, permitting other new bank lenders to become parties to the Intercreditor Agreement. Credit and Investment Process For our Corporate Loan investments, we employ a due diligence intensive investment strategy.  By focusing on the operating components of revenue and cash flow, we, alone or with our external advisors, develop underwriting cases, stress models and event-specific case scenarios for each company analyzed. We focus on lending and investing opportunities in:  companies with EBITDA of $10 million to $100 million;companies with financing needs of $1 million to $150 million;companies owned by well-known equity sponsors;non-sponsored companies with successful management; andhigh-yield bonds and broadly syndicated loans  We expect to source investment opportunities from:  our investment advisors;private equity sponsors;regional investment banks for non-sponsored companies;other middle market lenders with whom we can club loans;regional business brokers; andother finance companies, BDCs and SBICs  In our experience, good credit judgment is based on a thorough understanding of the factors which determine a companys performance. Our analysis begins with an understanding of the fundamentals of the industry in which a company operates, including the current economic environment and the outlook for the industry. We also focus on the borrowers relative position within the industry and its historical ability to weather economic cycles. Other key qualitative factors include the experience and depth of the management team and the financial sponsor. Our management team is involved in due diligence and analysis prior to the formal credit approval process. An Investment Committee reviews each investment prior to commitment and monitors each investments performance throughout its holding period and regularly reports its findings and recommendations to the board of directors. 7  Credit Monitoring Our management team and external advisors have significant experience monitoring portfolios of credit-related investments.  Most of our investments will not be liquid and, therefore, we must be prepared to take action if potential issues arise, so that we can work closely with the portfolio company management team or private equity sponsor, if applicable, to take any necessary remedial action quickly. The management team of our outside advisors  has substantial workout and restructuring experience. In order to assist us in early detection of issues with portfolio companies, we perform regular and ongoing analyses of each portfolio company. Including its business, its products and its financial performance. This analyses may include:  reviewing financial statements with comparisons to prior year financial statements, as well as the current budget including key financial ratios such as debt/EBITDA, margins and fixed charge coverage ratios;  independently computing and verifying compliance with financial covenants;   discussing operating performance with company management and, if applicable, the private equity sponsor;  determining if current performance could cause future financial covenant default;  discussing prospects with the private equity sponsor, if applicable;  determining if a portfolio company should be added to our watch list (companies to be reviewed in more depth); and  reviewing original investment assumptions..  COMPETITION Banks, credit unions, other finance companies, and other private lenders compete with us in the origination of Corporate and Commercial Loans. A number of entities compete with us to make the types of investments that we make in middle market companies. We compete with other business development companies, public and private funds, commercial and investment banks, commercial finance companies, insurance companies, high yield investors, hedge funds, and, to the extent they provide an alternative form of financing, private equity funds.  Many of our competitors are substantially larger and have considerably greater financial resources than we do.  Some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that are not available to us. In addition, some of our competitors may have higher risk tolerances or different risk assessments, which could allow them to consider a wider variety of investments and establish more relationships than we.  Furthermore, many of our competitors are not subject to the regulatory restrictions that the Investment Company Act imposes on us as a BDC and the 1958 Act imposes on us as an SBIC. EMPLOYEES As of June 30, 2010, we employed a total of eight (8) employees. INVESTMENT POLICIES Ameritrans and Elk Investment Policies The investment policies described below are the fundamental policies of Ameritrans and Elk (together the Company).  Fundamental policies, that is, policies that cannot be changed without the approval of the holders of a majority of Ameritrans outstanding voting securities, as defined under the 1940 Act, are described below.  A majority of Ameritrans outstanding voting securities as defined under the 1940 Act means the lesser of (i) 67% of the shares represented at a meeting at which more than 50% of the outstanding shares are represented or (ii) more than 50% of the outstanding shares.  Because Ameritrans is the only stockholder of Elk, we have agreed with the SEC that Elks fundamental investment policies will be changed only by the vote of the Ameritrans stockholders. 1. We may invest up to 100% of its assets in restricted securities. 2. We do not intend to engage in the purchase and sale of real estate. However, we may elect to purchase and sell real estate in order to protect any of its prior investments which it considers at risk. 3. The Company may engage in short sales of securities in order to hedge securities held in its portfolio. 4. The Company may write or buy put or call options in order to hedge a current securitys position or to hedge our portfolio in general. 5. We may engage in the purchase or sale of commodities or commodity contracts, including futures contracts (i) where necessary in working out distressed loan or investment situations and (ii) to otherwise hedge all or a portion of the securities positions in our portfolio.  8  CERTAIN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS The following discussion is a general summary of the federal income tax principles applicable to Ameritrans, based on the currently existing provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations thereunder. This summary does not purport to be a complete description of the tax considerations applicable to Ameritrans or to the holders of its Common Stock. These principles, in general, also apply to Elk, because the sole direct stockholder of Elk is Ameritrans. Ameritrans has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (a RIC) under Section 851 of the Internal Revenue Code. Elk has been treated as a RIC since 1984. A regulated investment company may deduct, for federal income tax purposes, most dividends paid to stockholders, thereby avoiding federal income taxation at the corporate level. TAXATION OF REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES In order for us to qualify as a RIC for a given fiscal year, we must meet each of the following conditions for that fiscal year: (a) We must be registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act at all times during the year. (b) At least 90% of our gross income for the year must be derived from interest, gains on the sale or other disposition of stock or other securities, dividends and payment with respect to securities loans. (c) Less than 30% of our gross income must be derived from the sale or other disposition of securities held for less than three months. (d) At the close of each quarter, at least 50% of the value of our total assets must be represented by cash, cash items (including receivables), securities of other RICs and securities of other issuers, except that the investment in a single issuer of securities may not exceed 5% of the value of the RICs assets, or 10% of the outstanding voting securities of the issuer. (e) At the close of each quarter, and with the exception of government securities or securities of other RICs, no more than 25% of the value of our assets may be made up of investments in the securities of a single issuer or in the securities of two or more issuers controlled by the RIC and engaged in the same or a related trade or business. However, if a non-RIC entity controlled by us subsequently sustains internally generated growth (as opposed to growth via acquisitions), the diversification requirement will not be violated even if the non-RIC subsidiary represents in excess of 25% of our assets. (f) We must distribute as dividends at least 90% of our investment company taxable income (as defined in Section 852 of the Internal Revenue Code), as well as 90% of the excess of our tax-exempt income over certain disallowed tax-exempt interest deductions. This treatment substantially eliminates the double taxation (i.e., taxation at both the corporate and stockholder levels) that generally results from the use of corporate investment vehicles. A RIC is, however, generally subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates on undistributed investment company taxable income. No dividends on the Companys common stock were paid in each of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, inasmuch as the Company has had no taxable income during such periods. Accordingly, the Company has maintained its status as a RIC. In order to avoid the imposition of a non-deductible 4% excise tax on its undistributed income, a company is required, under Section 4982 of the Internal Revenue Code, to distribute within each calendar year at least 98% of its ordinary income for such calendar year and 98% of its capital gain net income (reduced by the RICs net ordinary loss for the calendar year, but not below its net capital gain) for the one-year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year. The tax benefits available to a qualified RIC are prospective, commencing with the fiscal year in which all the conditions listed above are met, and would not permit Ameritrans to avoid income tax at the corporate level on income earned during prior taxable years. If Ameritrans fails to qualify as a RIC for a given fiscal year, Ameritrans will not be entitled to a federal income tax deduction for dividends distributed, and amounts distributed as stockholder dividends by Ameritrans will therefore be subject to federal income tax at both the corporate level and the individual level. Dividends distributed by Elk to Ameritrans will constitute ordinary income to Ameritrans to the extent derived from non-capital gain income of Elk, and will ordinarily constitute capital gain income to Ameritrans to the extent derived from capital gains of Elk. However, since Ameritrans is also a RIC, Ameritrans will, in general, not be subject to a corporate level tax on its income to the extent that it makes distributions to its stockholders. If Elk does not qualify as a RIC for any reason in any fiscal year, it will not be entitled to a federal income tax deduction for dividends distributed, and will instead be liable to pay corporate level tax on its earnings. Further, if Elk does not qualify as a RIC, such failure will cause Ameritrans to fail to qualify for RIC status as well, as long as Elk stock held by Ameritrans represents more than 25% of Ameritrans assets. In such a case, Ameritrans will be taxed on dividends received from Elk, subject to the deduction for corporate dividends received, which is currently 70%. Thus, if Elk fails to qualify as a RIC for any reason, its earnings would be taxed at three levels: to Elk, in part to Ameritrans, and finally, when they are distributed by Ameritrans, to our stockholders. 9  As long as Ameritrans qualifies as a RIC, dividends distributed by Ameritrans to its stockholders out of current or accumulated earnings and profits constitute ordinary income to such stockholders to the extent derived from ordinary income and short-term capital gains of Ameritrans (such as interest from loans by Ameritrans). Any long-term capital gain dividends distributed by Ameritrans would constitute capital gain income to Ameritrans stockholders. To the extent Ameritrans makes distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits, these distributions are treated first as a tax-free return of capital to the stockholder, reducing the tax basis of the stockholders stock by the amount of such distribution, but not below zero, with distributions in excess of the stockholders basis taxable as capital gains if the stock is held as a capital asset. TAXATION OF SBICS As a result of Elks status as a licensed SBIC under the 1958 Act, Elk and its stockholders qualify for the following tax benefits: (i) Under Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code, Elk may deduct 100% of the dividends received by it from domestic corporations in which it has made equity investments, regardless of whether such corporations are subsidiaries of Elk (in contrast to the generally applicable 70% deduction under the Code). (ii) Under Section 1243 of the Internal Revenue Code, losses sustained on Elks investments in the convertible debentures, or stock derived from convertible debentures, of Small Business Concerns are treated as ordinary losses rather than capital losses to Elk. STATE AND OTHER TAXES Ameritrans is also subject to state and local taxation.  The state, local and foreign tax treatment may not conform to the federal tax treatment discussed above.  Stockholders should consult with their own tax advisors with respect to the state and local tax considerations pertaining to Ameritrans. THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 Ameritrans and Elk are closed-end, non-diversified management investment companies that have elected to be treated as BDCs and, as such, are subject to regulation under the 1940 Act.  The 1940 Act contains prohibitions and restrictions relating to transactions between investment companies and their affiliates, principal underwriters and affiliates of those affiliates or underwriters.  In addition, the 1940 Act provides that a BDC may not change the nature of its business so as to cease to be, or to withdraw its election as, a BDC unless so authorized by the vote of a majority of its outstanding voting securities, as defined under the 1940 Act. BDCs are permitted, under specified conditions, to issue multiple classes of indebtedness and one class of stock (collectively, senior securities, as defined under the 1940 Act) senior to shares of Common Stock if the asset coverage of such indebtedness and all senior securities is at least 200% immediately after each such issuance.  In addition, while senior securities are outstanding, provision must be made to prohibit the declaration of any dividend or other distribution to stockholders (except stock dividends) or the repurchase of such securities or shares unless they meet the applicable asset coverage ratios at the time of the declaration of the dividend or distribution or repurchase.  Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the SEC, subordinated SBA debentures, preferred stock guaranteed by or issued to the SBA by Elk, and Elk bank borrowings are exempt from the asset coverage requirements of the 1940 Act.  Additionally, this exemptive order applies to any future Elk SBIC subsidiaries.  Ameritrans may, and currently does, when consolidating, exclude Elk borrowings for purposes of the asset coverage rules.  The exemptive order also grants certain relief from the asset coverage ratios applicable to BDCs.  Ameritrans and Elk must individually comply with Section 18 and Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act.  So long as Ameritrans and Elk individually comply with Section 18, for purposes of consolidation, any borrowings of Elk will not be considered senior securities for asset coverage purposes and as such, will not affect Ameritrans asset coverage ratio. Under the 1940 Act, a BDC may not acquire any asset other than Qualifying Assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, certain Qualifying Assets represent at least 70% of the value of our total assets. The principal categories of Qualifying Assets relevant to our proposed business are the following: (1) Securities purchased in transactions not involving a public offering from the issuer of such securities, which issuer is an eligible portfolio company. An eligible portfolio company is defined in the 1940 Act as any issuer which: (a) is organized under the laws of, and has its principal place of business in, the United States; (b) is not an investment company other than an SBIC wholly-owned by the BDC; and (c) satisfies one or more of the following requirements: (i) the issuer does not have a class of securities with respect to which a broker or dealer may extend margin credit; (ii) the issuer is controlled by a BDC and the BDC has an affiliated person serving as a director of issuer;  10   (iii) the issuer has total assets of not more than $4,000,000 and capital and surplus (stockholders equity less retained earnings) of not less than $2,000,000, or such other amounts as the SEC may establish by rule or regulation; (iv) the issuer meets such requirements as the SEC may establish from time to time by rule or regulation; or (v) does not have any class of securities listed on a national securities exchange; or (vi) has a class of securities listed on a national securities exchange, but has an aggregate market value of outstanding voting and non-voting common equity of less than $250 million. (2) Securities for which there is no public market and which are purchased in transactions not involving a public offering from the issuer of such securities where the issuer is an eligible portfolio company which is controlled by the BDC. (3) Securities received in exchange for or distributed on or with respect to securities described in (1) or (2) above, or pursuant to the exercise of options, warrants or rights relating to such securities. (4) Cash, cash items, government securities, or high quality debt securities maturing in one year or less from the time of investment. Significant Managerial Assistance A BDC must be organized and have its principal place of business in the United States and must be operated for the purpose of making investments in the types of securities described above. However, to count portfolio securities as Qualifying Assets for the purpose of the 70% test discussed above, the BDC must either control the issuer of the securities or must offer to make available to the issuer of the securities (other than small and solvent companies described above) significant managerial assistance; except that, where the BDC purchases such securities in conjunction with one or more other persons acting together, one of the other persons in the group may make available such managerial assistance. Making available significant managerial assistance means, among other things, any arrangement whereby the BDC, through its directors, officers or employees, offers to provide, and, if accepted, does so provide, significant guidance and counsel concerning the management, operations or business objectives and policies of a portfolio company through monitoring of portfolio company operations, selective participation in board and management meetings, consulting with and advising a portfolio companys officers or other organizational or financial guidance. As provided in the 1940 Act, a loan made by an SBIC is considered the offering of managerial assistance. Senior Securities; Coverage Ratio We are permitted, under specified conditions, to issue multiple classes of indebtedness and one class of stock senior to our common stock if our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least equal to 200% immediately after each such issuance. In addition, with respect to certain types of senior securities, we must make provisions to prohibit any dividend distribution to our stockholders or the repurchase of certain of our securities, unless we meet the applicable asset coverage ratios at the time of the dividend distribution or repurchase. We may also borrow amounts up to 5% of the value of our total assets for temporary purposes. For a discussion of the risks associated with the resulting leverage, see Item 1A. Risk FactorsRisks Related to Our BusinessThe debt we incur could increase the risk of investing in our Company. Code of Ethics We adopted and maintain a code of ethics pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act that establishes procedures for personal investments and restricts certain personal securities transactions. Personnel subject to the code may invest in securities for their personal investment accounts, including securities that may be purchased or held by us, so long as such investments are made in accordance with the codes requirements. We may be prohibited under the 1940 Act from conducting certain transactions with our affiliates without the prior approval of our directors who are not interested persons and, in some cases, the prior approval of the SEC. A copy of the code of ethics is available on the Corporate Governance section of our website at www.ameritranscapital.com. Privacy Principles We are committed to maintaining the privacy of our stockholders and safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information we collect, how we protect that information and why, in certain cases, we may share information with select other parties. Generally, we do not receive any non-public personal information relating to our stockholders, although some non-public personal information of our stockholders may become available to us. We do not disclose any non-public personal information about our stockholders or former stockholders to anyone, except as is necessary to service stockholder accounts, such as to a transfer agent, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. 11  We restrict access to non-public personal information about our stockholders to our employees with a legitimate business need for the information. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards designed to protect the non-public personal information of our stockholders. Proxy Voting Policy and Procedures Although most of the securities we hold are not voting securities, some of our investments may entitle us to vote proxies. We vote proxies relating to our portfolio securities in the best interest of our stockholders. We review on a case-by-case basis each proposal submitted to a stockholder vote to determine its impact on the portfolio securities held by us. Although we generally vote against proposals that we believe may have a negative impact on our portfolio securities, we may vote for such a proposal if we believe there exists a compelling long-term reason to do so. Our proxy voting decisions are made by our Investment Committee, which is responsible for monitoring each of our investments. To ensure that our vote is not the product of a conflict of interest, we require that (1) anyone involved in the decision making process disclose to our Chief Compliance Officer any potential conflict that he or she is aware of and any contact that he or she has had with any interested party regarding a proxy vote; and (2) employees involved in the decision making process or vote administration are prohibited from revealing how we intend to vote on a proposal to reduce any attempted influence from interested parties. Other We are periodically examined by the SEC for compliance with the 1940 Act. Elk is examined, periodically, for compliance with SBA regulations. We do not concentrate our investments, that is, invest 25% or more of our assets in any particular industry (determined at the time of investment). We are required to provide and maintain a bond issued by a reputable fidelity insurance company to protect us against larceny and embezzlement. Furthermore, as a BDC, we are prohibited from indemnifying any director or officer against any liability to our stockholders arising from willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of such persons office. We are required to adopt and implement written policies and procedures reasonably designed to prevent violation of the federal securities laws and to review these policies and procedures annually for their adequacy and the effectiveness of their implementation. We have designated the Chief Compliance Officer who is responsible for administering these policies and procedures. THE SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT ACT OF 1958 The 1958 Act authorizes the organization of SBICs as vehicles for providing equity capital, long-term financing and management assistance to Small Business Concerns. For the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) program, an applicant must meet one of the following standards (A) For Business Loans, generally, an applicant business concern must satisfy two criteria:  (1) The size of the applicant alone (without affiliates) must not exceed the size standard designated for the industry in which the applicant is primarily engaged; and (2) The size of the applicant combined with its affiliates must not exceed the size standard designated for either the primary industry of the applicant alone or the primary industry of the applicant and its affiliates, whichever is higher. These size standards are set forth in the SBA regulations, or, (B) Including its affiliates, tangible net worth not in excess of $18 million, and average net income after federal income taxes (excluding any carry-over losses) for the preceding two completed fiscal years not in excess of $6 million. A Small Business Concern, as defined in the 1958 Act and the SBA Regulations, is a business that is independently owned and operated and which is not dominant in its field of operation.  In addition, at the end of each fiscal year, at least 20% of the total amount of loans made since April 25, 1994 by each SBIC must be made to a subclass of Small Business Concerns that (i) have a net worth, together with any affiliates, of $6 million or less and average annual net income after U.S. federal income taxes for the preceding two (2) years of $2 million or less (average annual net income is computed without the benefit of any carryover loss), or (ii) satisfy alternative criteria under SBA Regulations that focus on the industry in which the business is engaged and the number of persons employed by the business or its gross revenues.  SBA Regulations also prohibit an SBIC from providing funds to a Small Business Concern for certain purposes, such as relending and reinvestment. Under current SBA Regulations and subject to local usury laws, the maximum rate of interest that Elk may charge may not exceed the higher of (i) 19% or (ii) a rate calculated with reference to Elks weighted average cost of qualified borrowings, as determined under SBA Regulations or the SBAs current debenture interest rate.  The current maximum rate of interest permitted on loans originated by Elk is 19%.  At June 30, 2010, Elks outstanding loans receivable had a weighted average rate of interest of 9.8%.  SBA Regulations also require that each loan originated by SBICs have a term of between one year and twenty years. 12  The SBA restricts the ability of SBICs to repurchase their capital stock, to retire their subordinated SBA debentures and to lend money to their officers, directors and employees or invest in affiliates thereof.  The SBA also prohibits, without prior SBA approval, a change of control or transfers which would result in any person (or group of persons acting in concert) owning 10% or more of any class of capital stock of an SBIC.  A change of control is any event which would result in the transfer of the power, direct or indirect, to direct the management and policies of an SBIC, whether through ownership, contractual arrangements or otherwise.  Because Ameritrans owns 100% of Elk, transfers of more than 10% of any class of voting securities of Ameritrans would require prior written SBA approval. Under SBA Regulations, without prior SBA approval, loans by licensees with outstanding SBA leverage to any single Small Business Concern may not exceed 20% of an SBICs Leverageable Capital. (as defined by applicable SBA regulations).  As of June 30, 2010, Elks Leverageable Capital was approximately $10.6 million. Under the terms of the SBA Agreement, however, Elk is authorized to make loans to Disadvantaged Concerns in amounts not exceeding 20% of its respective Leverageable Capital. SBICs must invest funds that are not being used to make loans in investments permitted under SBA Regulations.  These permitted investments include direct obligations of, or obligations guaranteed as to principal and interest by, the government of the United States with a term of 15 months or less and deposits maturing in one year or less issued by an institution insured by the FDIC.  SBICs may purchase voting securities of Small Business Concerns in accordance with SBA Regulations.  SBA Regulations prohibit SBICs from controlling a Small Business Concern except where necessary to protect an investment. SBA Regulations presume control when SBICs purchase (i) 50% or more of the voting securities of a Small Business Concern if the Small Business Concern has less than 50 stockholders or (ii) more than 20% (and in certain situations up to 25%) of the voting securities of a Small Business Concern if the Small Business Concern has 50 or more stockholders. COMMON STOCK DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN We have authorized a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) that provides for reinvestment of our distributions on behalf of our common stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash as in the plan.  As a result, if our Board of Directors authorizes, and we declare, a cash dividend, then our stockholders who have not opted out of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our Common Stock, rather than receiving the cash. No action is required on the part of a registered stockholder to have their cash dividend reinvested in shares of our common stock. A registered stockholder may elect to receive an entire dividend in cash by notifying American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the plan administrator and our transfer agent and registrar, in writing so that such notice is received by the plan administrator no later than the record date for dividends to stockholders. The plan administrator will set up an account for shares acquired through the plan for each stockholder who has not elected to receive dividends in cash and hold such shares in non-certificated form. Upon request by a stockholder participating in the plan, received in writing not less than ten days prior to the record date, the plan administrator will, instead of crediting shares to the participants account, issue a certificate registered in the participants name for the number of whole shares of our common stock and a check for any fractional share. Information regarding this DRIP will be sent to each stockholder as soon as practicable. Those stockholders whose shares are held by a broker or other financial intermediary may receive dividends in cash by notifying their broker or other financial intermediary of their election. We intend to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan, whether our shares are trading at a premium or at a discount to NAV. However, we reserve the right to purchase shares in the open market in connection with our implementation of the plan. The number of shares to be issued to a stockholder is determined by dividing the total dollar amount of the dividend payable to such stockholder by the market price per share of our common stock at the close of regular trading on The NASDAQ Global Select Market on the dividend payment date. Market price per share on that date will be the closing price for such shares on The NASDAQ Global Select Market or, if no sale is reported for such day, at the average of their reported bid and asked prices. The number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding after giving effect to payment of the dividend cannot be established until the value per share at which additional shares will be issued has been determined and elections of our stockholders have been tabulated.  ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS RISK FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS You should carefully consider these risk factors, together with all of the other information included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto before making a decision to purchase our Common Stock and Preferred Stock.  The risks set out below are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.  If any of the following events occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such case, our net asset value and the trading price of our Common Stock and Preferred Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. 13  A failure on our part to maintain our status as a BDC would significantly reduce our operating flexibility. If we do not continue to qualify as a BDC, we might be regulated as a closed-end investment company under the 1940 Act, which would significantly decrease our operating flexibility. Our ability to grow depends on our ability to raise capital. We need to periodically access the capital markets and/or SBA debentures to raise cash to fund new investments. Unfavorable economic conditions could increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us.  With certain exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, on a consolidated basis, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after such borrowing. The amount of leverage that we employ depends on our board of directors assessment of market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. We cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our current loan facilities or obtain other lines of credit at all or on terms acceptable to us. In December 2009, Elk received $9,175,000 from SBA in additional guaranteed debentures. The fees paid in connection with these debentures were $314, 244. These debentures carry an interest rate of 4.11% and mature in March 2020.  Elkis eligible to apply for approximately $10 million of additional debentures based on its current capital base.  In general, SBA will only approve leverage request in excess of two tiers of equity after the SBIC has clearly demonstrated consistent, sustainable profitability, based on a conservative investment strategy that limits downside risk. Should we raise additional capital and contribute it to Elk as equity, Elk will be eligible to apply for additional debentures of approximately two times such equity.  In general, the maximum amount of leverage made available to any one SBIC may not exceed 200 percent of the SBICs Regulatory Capital or $150 million, whichever is less.  As of June 30, 2010, Elks Regulatory Capital was approximately $14.1 million. We will be subject to corporate-level income tax if we are unable to qualify as a RIC. To qualify as a RIC under the Code, we must meet certain income source, asset diversification and annual distribution requirements. The annual distribution requirement for a RIC is satisfied if we distribute to our stockholders on a timely basis an amount equal to at least 90% of our ordinary income and net short-term capital gain in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, reduced by deductible expenses, for each year. Because we use debt financing, we are subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act and financial covenants under our loan agreements that could, under certain circumstances, restrict us from making distributions necessary to qualify as a RIC. If we are unable to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify as a RIC and, thus, may be subject to corporate level income tax. Because we must make distributions to our stockholders as described above, such amounts, to the extent a stockholder is not participating in our dividend reinvestment plan, will not be available to fund investment originations. To qualify as a RIC, we must also meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each calendar quarter. Failure to meet these tests may result in our having to (i) dispose of certain investments quickly or (ii) raise additional capital to prevent the loss of RIC status.  If we fail to qualify as a RIC for any reason and become or remain subject to corporate income tax, the resulting corporate taxes could substantially reduce our net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of our distributions.  Such a failure would have a material adverse effect on us and our stockholders. We may have difficulty paying our required distributions if we recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income. For federal income tax purposes, we include in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as original issue discount, which may arise if we receive warrants in connection with the making of a loan or possibly in other circumstances, or contracted payment-in-kind interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance and due at the end of the loan term.  Such original issue discount or increases in loan balances are included in income before we receive any corresponding cash payments.  We also may be required to include in income certain other amounts that we will not receive in cash, including, for example, non-cash income from pay-in-kind securities and deferred payment securities. Since in certain cases we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty meeting the tax requirement to distribute an amount equal to at least 90% of our ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, reduced by deductible expenses, to maintain our status as a RIC.  Accordingly, we may have to sell some of our investments at times we would not consider advantageous, raise additional debt or equity capital or reduce new investment originations to meet these distribution requirements.  If we are not able to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify as a RIC and thus be subject to corporate-level income tax. Regulations governing our operation as a BDC affect our ability to, and the way in which, we raise additional capital. We may issue debt securities or preferred stock, which we refer to collectively as senior securities, and borrow money from banks or other financial institutions up to the maximum amount permitted by the 1940 Act.  Under the provisions of the 1940 Act, we are 14  permitted, as a BDC, to incur indebtedness or issue senior securities only in amounts such that our asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, equals at least 200%, subject to certain exemptive relief we have received with respect to calculating this amount, after such incurrence or issuance.  If the value of our assets declines, we may be unable to satisfy this test, which would prohibit us from paying dividends and could prevent us from maintaining our status as a RIC.  If we cannot satisfy this test, we may be required to sell a portion of our investments and, depending on the nature of our leverage, repay a portion of our indebtedness at a time when such sales may be disadvantageous. We are not generally able to issue and sell our Common Stock at a price below net asset value per share.  We may, however, sell our Common Stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire our Common Stock, at a price below the current net asset value of the Common Stock if our board of directors determines that such sale is in our best interests and the best interests of our stockholders, and, in certain instances, our stockholders approve such sale. In any such case, the price at which our securities are to be issued and sold may not be less than a price which, in the determination of our board of directors, closely approximates the market value of such securities (less any commission or discount). As our Common Stock trades at a discount to net asset value, this restriction has adversely affected our ability to raise capital. Most of our investments are not publicly traded and, as a result, there is uncertainty as to the value of our investments. A large percentage of our investments are not publicly traded.  The fair value of investments that are not publicly traded may not be readily determinable. We value these investments quarterly at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors based on the input of our management and audit committee.  However, we may be required to value our investments more frequently as determined in good faith by our board of directors to the extent necessary to reflect significant events affecting their value.  The types of factors that may be considered in valuing our investments include the enterprise value of the portfolio company, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments and its earnings, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded companies, discounted cash flow and other relevant factors.  Because such valuations and, particularly, valuations of private investments and private companies that are inherently uncertain, may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates, our determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if a ready market for these investments existed and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Our ability to achieve our investment objective depends on our senior managements ability to support our investment process; if we were to lose any of our senior management, our ability to achieve our investment objective could be significantly harmed. We have a small number of employees and, as a result, we depend on the investment expertise, skill and network of business contacts of our senior management.  Our senior management team, with the assistance of outside advisors, evaluates, negotiates, structures, executes, monitors and services our investments.  Our future success will depend to a significant extent on the continued service and coordination of the principals of our investment senior management team. The departure of any of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our investment objective. In particular, we are reliant on the continued service of our chief executive officer, Michael Feinsod. While we believe that we have partially mitigated loss of his services through his potential departure by entering into an employment contract with him, if he was not available to us, for any reason, our operations and our ability to reach our objectives would be severely adversely affected. Declining asset values and illiquidity in the corporate debt markets have adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, the fair value of our portfolio investments, reducing the value of our assets. As a BDC, we are required to carry our investments at market value or, if no market value is readily available, at fair value as determined in good faith by the board of directors. Decreases in the values of our investments are recorded as unrealized depreciation. The unprecedented declines in asset values and liquidity in the corporate debt markets have resulted in significant net unrealized depreciation in our portfolio. As a result, we have incurred and, depending on market conditions, we may incur further unrealized depreciation in future periods, which could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The lack of liquidity in our investments may adversely affect our business. As we generally make investments in private companies, substantially all of these investments are subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities.  The illiquidity of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell such investments if the need arises. In addition, if we are required to liquidate all or a portion of our portfolio quickly, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we have previously recorded our investments.  We may experience fluctuations in our quarterly results. We could experience fluctuations in our quarterly operating results due to a number of factors, including the interest rate payable on the debt investments we make, the default rate on such investments, the level of our expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses and the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets and general economic conditions.  As a result of these factors, results for any period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods. 15  Changes in laws or regulations governing our operations, or changes in the interpretation thereof, and any failure by us to comply with laws or regulations governing our operations may adversely affect our business. We and our portfolio companies are subject to regulation by laws at the local, state and federal levels.  These laws and regulations, as well as their interpretation, may be changed from time to time. Accordingly, any change in these laws or regulations, or their interpretation, or any failure by us to comply with these laws or regulations may adversely affect our business.  As discussed above, there is a risk that certain investments that we intend to treat as qualifying assets will be determined to not be eligible for such treatment. Any such determination would have a material adverse effect on our business. We have a history of losses and we expect to incur losses for the foreseeable future. If we are unable to achieve profitability, our business will suffer and our stock price is likely to decline. We have not operated at a profit in recent years and we anticipate incurring a loss in fiscal 2011 and may incur additional losses in 2012. At June 30, 2010, we had stockholders equity of $8.4 million, a decline of $6.7 million from the prior fiscal year-end. As a result, we will need to significantly increase our revenues to achieve and sustain profitability. If revenues grow more slowly than we anticipate, or if operating and development expenses exceed our expectations or cannot be adjusted, accordingly, we may incur further losses in the future. We cannot assure you that we will be able to achieve or sustain profitability. If we fail to increase revenues, we will not achieve or maintain profitability. Our revenues have declined from $6.3 million in 2008 to $1.7 million in 2010. To achieve profitability, we will need to increase revenues substantially through implementation of our growth strategy and/or reduce expenses significantly. We cannot assure you that our revenues will grow or that we will achieve or maintain profitability in the future. Our current financing relationships could be terminated and we may not be able to obtain additional financing. At June 30, 2010, we had lines of credit with two (2) banks aggregating $472,000, of which $370,000 was outstanding.  These credit lines were paid in full as of August 31, 2010.  We anticipate that, as the need for additional working capital arises from time to time, we may seek to renew the credit lines, subject to approval from the banks. We currently anticipate that our available cash resources, including these lines of credit, combined with cash generated from operations will be sufficient to meet our anticipated working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12 months. We cannot assure you that these term loans will be available to us and, if so, on terms that are acceptable to us.  At June 30, 2010, we had outstanding debentures payable to the SBA aggregating $21.175 million. As an SBIC we must comply with the rules and regulations of the SBA. Should we not be in compliance, we may not be eligible for additional financing and our loans may become immediately due and terminated. Additional financing may be required to satisfy our operating requirements and we cannot provide assurance that such additional financing will be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. In addition, there is no guarantee that we will not be in violation of the financial covenants in the future. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, our ability to fund our operations, take advantage of unanticipated opportunities, develop or enhance services or products or otherwise respond to competitive pressures would be significantly limited. Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by these financing limitations. We are currently in a period of capital markets disruption and recession and these conditions may not improve in the near future. The current market conditions have materially and adversely affected the debt and equity capital markets in the United States, which could have a negative impact on our business and operations. The US capital markets have been experiencing extreme volatility and disruption for more than 24 months as evidenced by a lack of liquidity in the debt capital markets, significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the repricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated credit market and the failure of major financial institutions. These events have contributed to worsening general economic conditions that are materially and adversely impacting the broader financial and credit markets and reducing the availability of credit and equity capital for the markets as a whole and financial services firms in particular. As a result, we believe these conditions may continue for a prolonged period of time or worsen in the future. A prolonged period of market illiquidity will continue to have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. Equity capital may be difficult to raise because, subject to some limited exceptions, we generally are not able to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share. In addition, the debt capital that will be available, if at all, may be at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions. These events and the inability to raise capital may significantly limit our originations, therefore, our ability to grow and, potentially, limit our operating results. Economic recessions, including the current global recession, could impair our portfolio companies and harm our operating results. Many of the companies in which we have made or will make investments are susceptible to economic slowdowns or recessions. An economic recession, including the current and any future recessions or economic slowdowns, may affect the ability of a company to 16  repay our loans or engage in a liquidity event such as a sale, recapitalization, or initial public offering. Our nonperforming assets are likely to increase and the value of our portfolio is likely to decrease during these periods. Current adverse economic conditions also have decreased the value of any collateral securing our loans, if any, and a prolonged recession or depression may further decrease such value. These conditions are contributing to and if prolonged could lead to further losses of value in our portfolio and a decrease in our revenues, net income, assets and net worth. We borrow money to fund our operations, which magnifies the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested, and may increase the risk of investing in us. Borrowings magnify the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested, and therefore increase the risk associated with investing in us.  We may borrow from and issue senior debt securities to banks, investment banks and other lenders and through long-term subordinated SBA debentures.  These creditors have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of our common shareholders.  If the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged.  ITEM 2. PROPERTIES In December, 2003, we entered into a sublease agreement with a law firm related to the Chairman and other officers and former members of our board of directors (the Law Firm) (See Note 11 to the Financial Statements).  Pursuant to a sublease, we occupied approximately 3,500 square feet of office space in New York City.  This sublease, as amended, was to expire in April 2014.  Pursuant to an agreement with the Law Firm the lease expiration date was accelerated to June 30, 2010.  Our rent share for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $13,496 per month, subject to periodic escalations and annual increases as per the master lease agreement between the landlord and the Law Firm. Rent expense under the lease amounted to $154,722, $166,429, and $151,165 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Effective June 30, 2010, we cancelled all lease obligations with the Law Firm and any indemnifications related thereto. In connection with this termination, we made a one-time payment of $260,000 to the Law Firm. In addition, we were also obligated to pay for our share of overhead expense as noted in the above lease agreement.  For fiscal years 2010, 2009, and 2008 the overhead cost payments were $3,500 per month.  Overhead costs and reimbursed office and salary expenses amounted to $53,597, $64,286, and $68,598 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  As discussed above, effective June 30, 2010, we cancelled all overhead expense agreements related to our former New York City office. In July, 2003, we entered into a ten-year sublease for an offsite backup recovery center, office and storage space, as part of our disaster recovery plan, with another entity in which an officer of ours has an ownership interest.  The sublease called for rental payments ranging from $38,500 to $54,776 per annum from the first year ended June 30, 2004 through the year ending June 30, 2013.  The sublease contained a provision that either party may terminate the lease in years seven through ten with six months notice.    In January 2010 we exercised our termination provision effective June 30, 2010.  Rent expense under the lease amounted to $51,557, $49,787, and $48,739 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively.  This lease was necessary pursuant to our disaster recovery plan and was used as storage space and as back-up additional office space. Our disaster recovery plan now includes physical storage of archived books and records at an independent storage facility, as well as specific procedures to maintain backup copies of critical IT resources to restore the information systems to their most recent state in the event of their loss, correction, or destruction. On July 1, 2010, we entered into a thirty-one month sublease with an unrelated party for office space in Manhattan. This sublease calls for payments of $6,000 per month, including electric. On July 16, 2010, we entered into a seven-year and one month sublease with an unrelated party for office space for our headquarters in Jericho, New York. This sublease requires rental payments ranging from $98,250 to $115,769 per year, including electric. The sublease calls for escalation based on changes, from a base period, in real estate tax amounts as incurred by the sublandlord. The sublandlord may terminate this sublease with us effective July 30, 2014, if written notice is given on or before July 30, 2013.  ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are not currently a party to any material legal proceeding.  From time to time, we are engaged in various legal proceedings incident to the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of our management and based upon the advice of legal counsel, there is no proceeding pending, or, to the knowledge of our management, threatened, which, in the event of an adverse decision, would result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.  ITEM 4. [REMOVED AND RESERVED]  17  PART II  ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS COMMON STOCK AND PREFERRED STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS Ameritrans Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol AMTC. Ameritrans Preferred Stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol AMTCP. The following table shows the high and low sale prices per share of Common Stock and Preferred Stock as reported by NASDAQ, for each quarter in the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and June 30, 2010.  Ameritrans Common StockHighLowFiscal 20091st Quarter$4.00$1.002nd Quarter$3.04$1.813rd Quarter$2.56$1.684th Quarter$2.25$1.31Fiscal 20101st Quarter$1.63$0.732nd Quarter$2.15$0.753rd Quarter$1.45$1.134th Quarter$1.32$0.951stQuarter through September 24, 2010$1.32$1.01Ameritrans Preferred StockHighLowFiscal 20091st Quarter$10.48$8.502nd Quarter$10.20$7.743rd Quarter$  9.00$7.004th Quarter$12.00$7.81Fiscal 20101st Quarter$10.96$4.442nd Quarter$  7.75$3.993rd Quarter$11.33$6.014th Quarter$10.17$8.181stQuarter through September 24, 2010$11.98$8.50  The following table details information regarding our existing equity compensation plans as of June 30, 2010:  Plan Category(a)(b)(c)Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of fully vested outstanding optionsWeighted-average exercise price of fully vested optionsNumber of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)Equity compensation plans approved by security holders321,425(1)$3.710 (1)(3)Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(2)------Totals321,425(1)$3.710 (1)(3)  (1)  Includes fully vested options to purchase up to 262,425 shares of Common Stock granted to employees under the 1999 Employee Plan and options to up purchase to 59,000 shares granted to non-employee directors under the Non-Employee Director Plan. See Stock Option Plans. (2)  All of our equity compensation plans have been approved by our stockholders. (3)  Our stock options planS expired May 21, 2009. 18  We have declared and paid the quarterly dividend on the Preferred Stock since the Preferred Stock was issued through June 30, 2010. Most recently, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.28125 per share on July 21, 2010 on the Preferred Stock for the period April 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010, which was paid on August 17, 2010 for all holders of the Preferred Stock of record as of August 2, 2010.  On March 12, 2010,we paid the cumulative arrearages on our Preferred Stock of $0.28125 per share for the periods April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009; July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009 and October 1, 2009-December 31, 2009. The dividends for these quarters were declared on February 25, 2010 and paid on March 12, 2010. The dividend for the fiscal quarters January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2010 was declared on April 9, 2010 and paid on April 27, 2010. As of September 10, 2010, there were 147 holders of record of the Ameritrans Common Stock, and 4 holders of record of the Preferred Stock, which is exclusive of those shares held in street name.  ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The table below contains certain summary historical financial information of Ameritrans. You should read this table in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Ameritrans (the Financial Statements) and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included elsewhere in this Annual Report.  STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATAFISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,20102009200820072006Investment income$1,655,436$3,344,324$6,260,277$5,876,670$5,285,314Interest expense$906,202$1,090,074$2,357,504$2,117,675$2,116,903Other expenses$4,725,649$5,194,210$3,949,293$3,916,815$2,989,965Total expenses$5,631,851$6,284,284$6,306,797$6,034,490$5,106,868Net investment income (loss)$(3,976,415)$(2,939,960)$(46,520)$(157,820)$178,446Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments$(2,398,548)$(2,522,493)$(491,051)$356,892$(502,426)Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations$(6,374,963)$(5,462,453)$(537,571)$199,072$(323,980)Dividends on Preferred Stock$(421,875)$(253,125)$(337,500)$(337,500)$(337,500)Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations available to common stockholders$(6,796,838)$(5,715,578)$(875,071)$(138,428)$(661,480)Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations per common share$(2.00)$(1.68)$(0.26)$(0.04)$(0.25)Common Stock dividends paid$-$-$67,912$-$-Common Stock dividends paid per common share$-$-$0.02$-$-Weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding3,395,5833,395,5833,394,9813,391,2082,653,898BALANCE SHEET DATA20102009200820072006Investments$25,455,698$26,409,468$59,598,287$62,380,367$53,537,580Total assets$33,909,362$28,286,156$61,981,468$63,944,883$56,018,811Notes payable and demand notes$3,370,000$370,000$28,195,697$29,482,500$20,927,500Subordinated SBA debentures$21,175,000$12,000,000$12,000,000$12,000,000$12,000,000Total liabilities$25,533,193$13,142,314$41,183,176$42,300,043$34,259,343Total stockholders equity$8,376,169$15,143,842$20,798,292$21,644,840$21,759,268  (1) Ameritrans, since its inception and Elk, since the fiscal year ended June 30, 1984, have elected and qualified to be taxed as regulated investment companies and substantially all taxable income was required to be distributed to stockholders.  Accordingly, only minimal taxes were required to be paid.   ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the financial statements and notes to financial statements. The results described below are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future period. Certain statements in this discussion and analysis, including statements regarding our strategy, financial performance, and revenue sources, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including those described in Risk Factors and elsewhere in this Annual Report. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES Investment Valuations Our loans receivable, net of participations and any unearned discount are considered investment securities under the 1940 Act and are recorded at fair value. As part of fair value methodology, loans are valued at cost adjusted for any unrealized appreciation 19  (depreciation). Since no ready market exists for these loans, the fair value is determined in good faith by management, and approved by the Board of Directors. In determining the fair value, we and our Board of Directors consider factors such as the financial condition of borrower, the adequacy of the collateral, individual credit risks, historical loss experience, and the relationships between current and projected market rates and portfolio rates of interest and maturities. Foreclosed properties, which represent collateral received from defaulted borrowers, are valued based on appraisals prepared by third parties and market analysis. Loans are, generally, considered nonperforming once they become 90 days past due as to principal or interest. The value of past due loans are periodically determined in good faith by management, and if, in the judgment of management, the amount is not collectible and the fair value of the collateral is less than the amount due, the value of the loan will be reduced to fair value . Equity investments (preferred stock, common stock, LLC interests, LP interest, and stock warrants, including controlled subsidiary portfolio investments) and investment securities are recorded at fair value, represented as cost, plus or minus unrealized appreciation or depreciation.  Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at such quoted amounts.  If no public market exists, the fair value of investments that have no ready market are determined in good faith by management, and approved by the Board of Directors, based upon assets and revenues of the underlying investee companies as well as general market trends for businesses in the same industry. We record the investment in life insurance policies at fair value, represented as cost, plus or minus unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The fair value of the investment in life settlement contracts have no ready market and are determined in good faith by management, and approved by the Board of Directors, based on actuarial life expectancy, including health evaluations. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuations, our estimates of the values of the investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. Assets Acquired in Satisfaction of Loans Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans are carried at the lower of the net value of the related foreclosed loan or the estimated fair value less cost of disposal.  Losses incurred at the time of foreclosure are charged to the unrealized depreciation on loans receivable.  Subsequent reductions in estimated net realizable value are charged to operations as losses on assets acquired in satisfaction of loans. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make extensive use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  Estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the fair value of our investments. Income Recognition Interest income, including interest on loans in default, is recorded on an accrual basis and in accordance with loan terms to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected.  We recognize interest income on loans classified as non-performing only to the extent that the fair market value of the related collateral exceeds the specific loan principal balance.  Loans that are not fully collateralized and in the process of collection are placed on nonaccrual status when, in the judgment of management, the collectability of interest and principal is doubtful. Contingencies We are subject to legal proceedings in the course of our daily operations from enforcement of our rights in disputes pursuant to the terms of various contractual arrangements.  We may assess the likelihood of any adverse judgment or outcome to these matters as well as a potential range of probable losses.  A determination of the amount of reserve required, if any, for these contingencies may be made after analysis of each individual issue.  The required reserves may change in the future due to new developments in each matter or changes in approach, such as a change in settlement strategy in dealing with these matters. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND 2009 Total Investment Income Our investment income for the year ended June 30, 2010, decreased $1,688,888 or 50.5% to $1,655,436 as compared with the prior years investment income of $3,344,324.  The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in interest income of $1,514,643.  The decrease in interest income is primarily due to the reduction of income producing assets under management as a result of the sale of medallion loans as compared to the year ended June 30, 2009, and a reduction in interest rates received on variable rate loans. Commercial Loans outstanding decreased by $2,570,784, or 22.8%, to $8,722,348, as compared with the prior years amount of $11,293,132. Of this decrease, approximately $2.4 million relates to repayments and $600,000 is due to a sale of a foreclosed asset. This aggregate decrease of approximately $3 million was reduced  by approximately $380,000 in new loans and a reduction in fair value of approximately, $50,000. This net decrease in Commercial Loans reflects our business strategy of moving toward Corporate 20  Loans. Interest income decreased approximately $1.6 million, or 78.5%, primarily due to a decrease in Commercial Loans outstanding, interest rate declines and a higher percentage of loans on non-accrual status.  Included in this decrease is approximately $500,000 of interest earned during the 2009 fiscal year, which related to the taxicab medallion loans that were sold in September 2008. Corporate Loans outstanding increased by $1,943,605, or 15.9%, to $14,136,860, as compared with Corporate Loans outstanding of $12,193,255 at June 30, 2009.  This net increase is primarily attributable to new loans of approximately $7.25 million. Partially offsetting this increase were (i) the repayment of loans aggregating approximately $2.36 million; (ii) the sale of one loan for approximately $1.75 million and (iii) downward adjustments of fair value aggregating approximately $1.20 million. The interest income earned on Corporate Loans increased in 2010 by approximately $98,000 or 9.0%, primarily due to an increase in the number of investments and total value of the Corporate Loan portfolio at the end of June 30, 2010. Life Settlements Contracts outstanding decreased by $407,281 or 23.1% to $1,356,800, as compared with the prior year-ends Life Settlements contracts of $1,764,081.  We adjusted the fair value of these policies lower, based on market conditions and other factors more specifically detailed below. Operating Expenses Interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2010 decreased $183,872 or 16.9% to $906,202 when compared to $1,090,074 for the year ended June 30, 2009.  Interest expense decreased due primarily to declines in interest rates for our variable rate borrowings, as well as the payoff of our credit lines in October 2008, following the sale of our medallion loans. At June 30, 2010, overall bank borrowings were unchanged at $370,000 at June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009. Salaries and employee benefits decreased $376,114 or 17.0% to $1,840,849 in fiscal 2010 as compared with $2,216,963 for the prior fiscal year.  This decrease reflects a one-time expense of $250,000 in the prior year in connection with the restructuring of an employment agreement and a fiscal year 2010 reduction in head count and discontinuation of pension contributions, as partially offset by increases in other employment agreements. Occupancy costs increased $239,374 or 85.3% to $519,876 in fiscal 2010 from $280,502 for the year ended June 30, 2009, primarily due to a one-time payment of $260,000 made in connection with the termination of the lease obligation on our former New York City office. Professional fees decreased $555,509 or 33.4% to $1,108,712 in fiscal 2010 from $1,664,221 in the prior fiscal year.  Professional fees in fiscal 2010 consisted of accounting fees of $201,950 for an out-sourced controller, consulting fees related to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley of $205,875, enterprise risk assessment fees of $27,775, audit and audit-related fees of $195,412, legal fees of $412,299 due, primarily, to general legal matters, as well as additional legal fees in connection with life settlement-related matters of $65,401.  Each of these items decreased when compared with the same expense categories in the year ended June 30, 2009. Other administrative expenses decreased $73,048 or 9.5% to $697,078 in 2010 when compared with the prior years amount of $770,126.  This decrease in administrative expenses was due to the following reductions: service fees of $35,808, bank audit fees of $5,357, investor relation fees of $12,238, outside help of $10,500, advertising fees of $11,123, foreclosure expenses of $10,301, telephone expense of $6,747, transfer agent fees of $7,780, messenger service of $3,066, printing fees of $4,922, custodial fees of $59,117 and miscellaneous expenses of $45,924. These decreases were partially offset by increases in recruitment fees of $14,740, loan processing fees of $5,810, insurance expense of $34,663, SBA commitment fees of $17,516, loss on furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements retired of $65,623 website and computer fees of $1,483. Advisory fees increased approximately $219,000 or 151.1% to approximately $364,000 in 2010 from $145,000 in the prior fiscal year. This increase was approved by our shareholders and reflects the greater level of activity of our advisor, Velocity, as reflected in the increase in our Corporate Loan portfolio. Net Realized Loss on Investments The components of realized losses of approximately $993,000 were as follows:  A loss of approximately $843,000 related to our Life Settlement portfolio, comprised of the write-off of lapsed policies aggregating approximately $451,000 and the sale of one policy under a rescission agreement for a loss of approximately $392,000. In addition, we had a loss of approximately $213,000 associated with the foreclosure and sale of the collateral related to a Commercial Loan and other miscellaneous loan losses aggregating approximately $26,000. Partially offsetting these losses was an aggregate gain of approximately $89,000, of which approximately $59,000 related to the sale of a Corporate Loan and approximately $30,000 resulted from the early repayment of a Corporate Loan. Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments During the year ended June 30, 2010, our investments had a net unrealized depreciation of approximately $1,404,700 compared with $1,283,620 in the prior fiscal year.  The net unrealized depreciation for the year ended June 30, 2010 is primarily due to decreases in the fair value of certain investments in our portfolio. An unrealized write-down of $1,567,742 in our Corporate Loan portfolio was the largest component of unrealized depreciation.  Other significant factors were a write-down of the fair value of a Commercial Loan receivable of $139,882 to reflect our estimate of the 21  recoverable value in the related collateral, a $190,883 decrease in the fair value of our Life Settlement portfolio to reflect the estimated recovery value based on current market conditions. Partially offsetting these items was approximately $208,400 of investment value that was reclassified as realized losses and an increase in value of our equity investments of approximately $224,000, almost all of which was attributable to appreciation of a real estate investment of approximately $218,000. Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $6,374,963 as compared to a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations for the year ended June 30, 2009 of $5,462,453. BALANCE SHEET Total assets increased by $5.6 million to $33.9 million as of June 30, 2010 when compared to total assets of $28.3 million as of June 30, 2009. This increase was primarily due to an increase in cash of approximately $6.5 million and an increase in other assets of approximately $100,000, as partially offset by a decrease in investments of approximately $1.0 million. The increase in assets was partially offset by an increase in liabilities of approximately $12.4 million, from approximately $13.1 million at June 30, 2009 to approximately $25.5 million at June 30, 2010. This increase in liabilities is primarily attributable to an increase in debentures payable to the SBA of approximately $9.2 million, an increase in notes payable, other of $3.0 million and an increase in accrued expenses and other payables aggregating approximately $216,000 (including approximately $84,000 accrued for the dividend on our Preferred Stock). RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND 2008 Total Investment Income Our investment income for the year ended June 30, 2009, decreased $2,915,953 or 47% to $3,344,324 as compared with the prior year ended June 30, 2008.  The decrease is primarily due to decreases in interest income of $2,814,370.  The decrease in interest income is primarily due to the reduction of income producing assets under management; as a result of the sale of medallion loans as compared to the year ended June 30, 2008, and a reduction in interest rates received on variable rate loans. Medallion loans outstanding decreased by $29,513,642, or 99%, to $356,700 as compared with the prior year ended June 30, 2008.  The interest rate earned on medallion loans decreased in 2009 as compared with the prior year, leading to a decrease in income of $1,726,000. Commercial Loans outstanding decreased by $2,539,953, or 18% to $ 11,293,070, as compared with the prior year ended June 30, 2008.  Interest income decreased approximately $1,500,000 primarily due to a decrease in Commercial Loans outstanding, and further due to a decrease in LIBOR.  Offsetting this decrease in outstanding Commercial Loans was stronger performance in the remaining portfolio, interest rate floors and collection of past due interest. Corporate Loans outstanding increased by $685,285, or 6%, to $12,193,255, as compared with the prior year ended June 30, 2008.  The interest earned on Corporate Loans increased in 2009 by approximately $350,000 to $708,000, primarily due to increases in loan funding at the end of June 30, 2008. Life Settlements Contracts outstanding decreased by $1,078,377, or 38% to $1,764,081, as compared with the prior year ended June 30, 2008.  We adjusted the fair value of these policies based on marketability, due to market condition and other factors, more specifically detailed below. Operating Expenses Interest expense for the year ended June 30, 2009 decreased $1,267,430 or 54% to $1,090,074 when compared to the year ended June 30, 2008.  Interest expense decreased due to a net decrease in average bank borrowings over the course of the year ended June 30, 2009.  At June 30, 2009, overall bank borrowings had a net decrease of $27,725,697 as compared to the prior year ended June 30, 2008 due to the use of proceeds from the sale of substantially all of the Medallion Loan portfolio to pay down existing bank debt. Salaries and employee benefits increased $344,734 or 18% to $2,216,963 when compared with the prior year.  This increase reflects the costs associated with a onetime payment to an officer during the year ended June 30, 2009 pursuant to the restructuring of his employment agreement as well as increases due under various other employment agreements. Occupancy costs increased $12,000, or 4%, to $280,502 when compared with the year ended June 30, 2008 due to rent increases on our New York City office, as well as increased general overhead expense. Professional fees increased approximately $900,000, or 112.5%, to approximately $1.7 million, when compared with the prior year amount of approximately $800,000.  This increase was due to increases of recent fees of approximately  $165,000 for an out-sourced controller, consulting fees related to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley of $161,000, audit and audit related fees of $103,000, non-related party legal fees of $465,000 (largely due to the write-off of certain prepaid offering expense, and prepaid fee expense totaling $247,000).  Additional legal fees were incurred in fiscal 2009 in connection with life settlement related matters of approximately $83,000.  These increases were partially offset by decreases in related party legal fees of approximately $29,000 and decrease in legal fees related to Chicago Medallion loans of approximately $70,000. 22  Other administrative expenses decreased approximately $138,000 or 15.2% to approximately $770,000 when compared with the prior year. This net decrease in other administrative expense was due to the following reductions: service fees of $85,000, outside help of $50,000, recruiting fees of $29,000, application fees of $25,000, custodial fees of $18,000, association dues of $11,000 and other miscellaneous decreases aggregating $19,000.These decreases were partially offset by increases in  market data fees of $22,000, website and computer fees of $16,000, Nasdaq fees of $14,000, advertising and promotion expense of $9,000, and miscellaneous increases totaling $38,000. Advisory fees in fiscal 2009 were $144,758. In December 2008, the Company entered into an advisory agreement with Velocity to provide investment advice with respect to our Corporate Loan portfolio. Net Realized Loss on Investments The components of realized gains and losses were as follows: A loss of approximately $605,000 related to the sale of our interest in a sanitaryware distributor, a loss of approximately $340,000 associated with the sale of our taxicab medallion portfolio, the loss of approximately $94,000 associated with the foreclosure and sale of a commercial loan, the loss of approximately $70,000 associated with the foreclosure and sale of the collateral associated with a commercial loan, and other miscellaneous losses of approximately $175,000. Offsetting these amounts was approximately $45,000 associated with the reversal of certain reserves for assets acquired which were subsequently sold. Net Unrealized Depreciation on Investments During the year ended June 30, 2009, our investments had a net unrealized depreciation of approximately $1,283,620. The net unrealized depreciation for the year ended June 30, 2009 is primarily due to decreases in the fair value of certain investments in our portfolio. An unrealized write-down of $1,095,408 in our life settlement portfolio was the largest component of unrealized depreciation. Other significant factors were a write-down of the fair value of a loan receivable of $250,000 to reflect our estimate of its recoverable value in the collateral underlying the loan, a $195,000 decrease in the fair value of a loan to reflect the actual recovery achieved on that loan following the resale of the property subsequent to June 30, 2009. Also contributing to unrealized depreciation was a $95,000 reduction in the value of our LLC interest in a condominium construction project, a $62,000 net reduction in the fair value of the various real estate limited partnership investments. Offsetting these items was approximately $410,000 of investment value that was reclassified as realized losses. Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations for the year ended June 30, 2009 was $5,462,453 as compared to a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations for the year ended June 30, 2008 of $537,571. ASSET / LIABILITY MANAGEMENT Interest Rate Sensitivity We are subject to interest rate risk to the extent our interest-earning assets rise or fall at a different rate over time in comparison to our interest-bearing liabilities (consisting primarily of our credit facilities with banks and subordinated SBA debentures, which currently have fixed rates of interest). A relative measure of interest rate risk can be derived from Ameritrans interest rate sensitivity gap, i.e. the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, which mature and/or reprice within specified intervals of time. The gap is considered to be positive when repriceable assets exceed repriceable liabilities and negative when repriceable liabilities exceed repriceable assets. A relative measure of interest rate sensitivity is provided by the cumulative difference between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities for a given time interval expressed as a percentage of total assets. Our interest rate sensitive assets were $21,416,037 and interest rate sensitive liabilities were $370,000 at June 30, 2010, which were subsequently paid in full in August 2010.  Having interest-bearing liabilities that mature or reprice more frequently on average than assets may be beneficial in times of declining interest rates, although such an asset/liability structure may result in declining net earnings during periods of rising interest rates.  Abrupt increases in market rates of interest may have an adverse impact on our earnings until we are able to originate new loans at the higher prevailing interest rates.  Conversely, having interest-earning assets that mature or reprice more frequently on the average than liabilities may be beneficial in times of rising interest rates, although this asset/liability structure may result in declining net earnings during periods of falling interest rates. This mismatch between maturities and interest rate sensitivities of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities results in interest rate risk. The effect of changes in interest rates is mitigated by regular turnover of the portfolio. Based on past experience, Ameritrans anticipates that approximately 20% of the portfolio will mature or be prepaid each year. Ameritrans believes that the average life of its loan portfolio varies to some extent as a function of changes in interest rates. Borrowers are more likely to exercise prepayment rights in a decreasing interest rate environment because the interest rate payable on the borrowers loan is high relative to prevailing interest rates. Conversely, borrowers are less likely to prepay in a rising interest rate environment. 23  Interest Rate Swap Agreements Ameritrans manages the exposure of its portfolio to increases in market interest rates by entering into interest rate swap agreements to hedge a portion of its variable-rate debt against increases in interest rates and by incurring fixed-rate debt consisting primarily of subordinated SBA debentures. On October 14, 2005, Elk entered into two (2) interest rate swap transactions for $5,000,000 each, with expiration dates of October 15, 2007 and October 14, 2008, respectively.  As a portion of our loan portfolio is at fixed rates, Elk entered into these swap transactions to hedge against an upward movement in interest rates relating to outstanding bank debt. The swaps expired on October 15, 2007 and October 15, 2008, respectively.  The swap transaction that expired October 14, 2008, provided for a fixed rate of 6.23%.  As of June 30, 2010 and 2009, we were not a party to any interest rate swaps. Investment Considerations In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, our investment income was negatively affected by historically low LIBOR due to the Federal Reserves decrease in interest rates and the general dislocation of credit markets.  This low interest rate had a direct result on the actual rate of interest we received on our outstanding Corporate Loans, and to a lesser extent, certain Commercial Loans.  The dollar amount of our adjustable rate loans receivable at June 30, 2010 was approximately $21.4 million with the remainder of $1.7 million being fixed rate loans.  Because we borrow money to finance the origination of loans, our income is dependent upon the differences between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we lend funds.  While many of the loans in our portfolio bear interest at fixed-rates or adjustable-rates, we may, in the future, finance a substantial portion of such loans by incurring indebtedness with floating interest rates.  As short-term interest rates rise, our interest costs increase, decreasing the net interest rate spread we receive and thereby adversely affect our profitability.  Although we intend to continue to manage our interest rate risk through asset and liability management, including the use of interest rate swaps, general rises in interest rates will tend to reduce our interest rate spread in the short term.  However, a decrease in prevailing interest rates may lead to more loan prepayments, which could adversely affect our business over time.  A borrower is likely to exercise prepayment rights at a time when the interest rate payable on the borrowers loan is high relative to prevailing interest rates.  In a lower interest rate environment, we will have difficulty re-lending prepaid funds at comparable rates, which may reduce the net interest spread we receive. Lending to small businesses involves a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses and should be considered speculative.  Our borrower base consists primarily of small business owners who have limited resources and who are generally unable to obtain financing from banks or other primary sources.  There is generally no publicly available information about these small business owners, and we must rely on the diligence of our employees and agents to obtain information in connection with our credit decisions.  In addition, these small businesses often do not have audited financial statements.  Some smaller businesses have narrower product lines and market shares than their competition. Therefore, they may be more vulnerable to customer preferences, market conditions, or economic downturns, which may adversely affect the return on, or the recovery of, our investment in these businesses. Liquidity and Capital Resources We have funded our operations through private and public placements of our securities, bank financing, the issuance to the SBA of our subordinated debentures and internally generated funds.  We entered into a Loan Purchase Agreement dated July 16, 2008 with Medallion Financial Corp. and Medallion Bank pursuant to which we sold substantially all of our taxicab medallion loans.  We used the proceeds of sale to pay down our bank lines.  Because our banks notified us that our then existing loan agreements permit business loans secured by real estate or equipment, but not investments in Corporate Loans, we are seeking other sources of financing for our Corporate Loan Strategy.   At June 30, 2010, we had working capital of approximately $6.6 million, of which approximately $4.5 million is restricted pursuant to SBA regulations. At June 30, 2010, 86.2% or $21,175,000 of our indebtedness was attributable to the debentures issued to the SBA with fixed rates of interest plus user fees which results in rates ranging from 4.11% to 5.54%; 12.3% or $3 million of our indebtedness was represented by notes sold in a private placement with a fixed rate of interest of 8.75% and 1.5% or $370,000 of our indebtedness was represented by indebtedness to our banks with interest rates of approximately 4.35%. Elk currently may borrow additional amounts from banks subject to the limitations imposed by its borrowing base agreement with its banks and the SBA, the statutory and regulatory limitations imposed by the SBA and the availability of future bank credit lines. Contractual obligations expire or mature at various dates through March 1, 2020.  The following table shows all contractual obligations at June 30, 2010.  Payments due by periodLess than
1 year1 - 2 years2 - 3 years3 - 4 years4 - 5 yearsMore than
5 yearsTotalFloating rate borrowings$370,000$-$-$-$-$-$370,000Fixed rate borrowings-975,0007,075,0006,950,0009,175,00024,175,000Operating lease obligations
(including overhead)179,074179,074149,074107,074107,074223,070944,440Total$549,074$1,154,074$7,224,074$7,057,074$107,074$9,398,070$25,489,440  24  Our sources of liquidity are credit lines with banks, long-term SBA debentures that are issued to or guaranteed by the SBA, private sources of debt and equity capital and loan amortization and prepayment. As a RIC, we distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income. Consequently, we primarily rely upon external sources of funds to finance growth. Loan amortization and prepayments also provide a source of funding for Elk. Prepayments on loans are influenced significantly by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. Like Elk, Ameritrans will distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income and, accordingly, we will continue to rely upon external sources of funds to finance growth. In order to provide the funds necessary for our expansion strategy, we expect to raise additional capital and to incur, from time to time, additional bank indebtedness and (if deemed necessary by management and the Board of Directors) to obtain SBA loans. There can be no assurances that such additional financing will be available on acceptable terms. At June 30, 2010, we had cash on hand and cash equivalents aggregating approximately $7.4 million and working capital of approximately $6.6 million, of which approximately $4.5 million is restricted pursuant to SBA regulations. We will require additional sources of capital and new bank lines of credit and cash flow from operations to fund our business plan.  As a result, we continue to explore additional options, including cost reductions and obtaining additional financing, which may increase available funds for our growth and expansion of this strategy. Such financing may not be available or available on attractive terms and thus may adversely affect our plans and strategies. Nevertheless, we believe that we have sufficient resources currently available to sustain our business for, at least, the next twelve months. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), that requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements.  The FASB also clarified existing fair-value measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements of Level 3 activity.  Those disclosures are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010.  We do not expect adoption of FASB ASU 2010-06 to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. In December 2009, FASB issued ASU No. 2009-17, Consolidations: Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities, that amends the FASB ASC for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).  The amendments in this ASU replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact such entitys economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of such entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from such entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The amendments in ASU No. 2009-17 also require additional disclosures about a reporting entitys involvement in variable interest entities, which will enhance the information provided to users of financial statements.  ASU No. 2009-17 is effective for annual periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  We do not expect adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset value per Share or its Equivalent (FASB ASU 2009-12). FASB ASU 2009-12 amends Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Overall, and permits in certain circumstances a reporting entity to measure the fair value of an investment on the basis of the net asset value per share of the investment. Additionally, the update requires additional disclosures such as the nature of any restrictions on the investors ability to redeem its investments at the measurement date, any unfunded commitments and the investment strategies of the investees. FASB ASU 2009-12 is effective for reporting periods ending after December 15, 2009 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of FASB ASU 2009-12 did not have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value (FASB ASU 2009-05). FASB ASU 2009-05 provides amendments to subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Overall, clarifies the techniques a reporting entity should use in valuing a liability in 25  circumstances where a quoted price in an active market for an identical liability is not available, as well as clarifying that the requirements needed for Level 1 fair value measurements when the quoted price of an identical liability is utilized. FASB ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period beginning after issuance. The adoption of FASB ASU 2009-05 to did not have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations. In June 2009, FASB issued ASC 105, (previously SFAS NO. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)  a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (Codification) ). This Codification will become the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Once the Codification is in effect, all of its content will carry the same level of authority, effectively superseding SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In other words, the GAAP hierarchy will be modified to include only two levels of GAAP: authoritative and nonauthoritative. The Codification is not intended to change GAAP, but it will change the way GAAP is organized and presented. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. In order to ease the transition to the Codification, we have provided the Codification cross-reference alongside the references to the standards issued and adopted prior to the adoption of the Codification. In June 2009, FASB issued ASC 810 (previously SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), which amends the guidance in FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities). It requires reporting entities to evaluate former qualifying special-purpose entities (QSPEs) for consolidation, changes the approach to determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (a VIE) from a quantitative assessment to a qualitative assessment designed to identify a controlling financial interest, and increases the frequency of required reassessments to determine whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. It also clarifies, but does not significantly change, the characteristics that identify a VIE. ASC 810 requires additional year-end and interim disclosures for public and non-public companies that are similar to the disclosures required by FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities.  ASC 810 is effective as of the beginning of a companys first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009, and for subsequent interim and annual reporting periods. All QSPEs and entities currently subject to FIN 46(R) will need to be reevaluated under the amended consolidation requirements as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. Early adoption is prohibited. We do not expect the adoption of the provisions of ASC 810 will have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 860 (previously SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfer of Financial Assets, which amends the guidance in SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities).  It eliminates the QSPEs concept, creates more stringent conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale, clarifies the derecognition criteria, revises how retained interests are initially measured, and removes the guaranteed mortgage securitization recharacterization provisions. ASC 860 requires additional year-end and interim disclosures for public and nonpublic companies that are similar to the disclosures required by FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8. ASC 860 is effective as of the beginning of a companys first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009, and for subsequent interim and annual reporting periods. ASC 860s disclosure requirements must be applied to transfers that occurred before and after its effective date. Early adoption is prohibited. We do not expect the adoption of the provisions of ASC 860 will have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Other recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations.   ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Our business activities contain elements of risk. We consider the principal types of risk to be fluctuations in interest rates and portfolio valuations.  We consider the management of risk essential to conducting our businesses.  Accordingly, our risk management systems and procedures are designed to identify and analyze our risks, to set appropriate policies and limits and to continually monitor these risks and limits by means of reliable administrative and information systems and other policies and programs. We value our portfolio at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy.  We must value each individual investment and portfolio loan on a quarterly basis.  We record unrealized depreciation on investments and loans when we believe that an asset has been impaired and full collection is unlikely.  Without a readily ascertainable market value, the estimated value of our portfolio of investments and loans may differ significantly from the values that would be placed on the portfolio if there existed a ready market for the investments.  We adjust the valuation of the portfolio quarterly to reflect our Board of Directors estimate of the current fair value of each component of the portfolio.  Any changes in estimated fair value are recorded in our statement of operations as net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. In addition, the illiquidity of our loan portfolio and investments may adversely affect our ability to dispose of loans at times when it may be advantageous for us to liquidate such portfolio or investments.  Also, if we were required to liquidate some or all of the investments in the portfolio, the proceeds of such liquidation might be significantly less than the current value of such investments.  Because we borrow money to make loans and investments, our net operating income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we loan and invest these funds.  As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our interest income.  As interest rates rise, our 26  interest costs increase, decreasing the net interest rate spread we receive and thereby adversely affect our profitability. Although we intend to continue to manage our interest rate risk through asset and liability management, including the use of interest rate swaps, general increases in interest rates will tend to reduce our interest rate spread in the short term. Assuming that the balance sheet were to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter the existing interest rate sensitivity, a hypothetical immediate 1% increase in interest rates would have resulted (by applying such theorietical increase to both our $21.4 million variable rate loans receivable portfolio and our $370,000 bank debt) in an additional net increase in net assets from operations of $210,460 at June 30, 2010. This is comprised of an increase  of interest on loans receivable of $214,160 as partially offset by a $3,700 increase in interest on our bank debt.  ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The response to this item is submitted in the response found under Item 15(a)(1) in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None.  ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer/Acting Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13(a) -15(e) and 15(d)-15(e) under the Exchange Act).  Based on such evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Acting Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2010. Managements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Acting Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in the framework in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2010. Further, this evaluation included enhancements to our internal control over financial reporting that have not materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. This Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Managements report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to Congressional legislation that permits us to provide only managements report in this Annual Report.  PART III  ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT The information required by this item will be contained in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2010 Annual Stockholder Meeting, to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after June 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.  ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION The information required by this item will be contained in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2010 Annual Stockholder Meeting, to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after June 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.  ITEM 12.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The information required by this item will be contained in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2010 Annual Stockholder Meeting, to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after June 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.  ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information required by this item will be contained in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2010 Annual Stockholder Meeting, to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after June 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference Ameritrans has directors and officers liability insurance. 27  ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES The information required by this item will be contained in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2010 Annual Stockholder Meeting, to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after June 30, 2010, and is incorporated herein by reference.  PART IV  ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES a) 1 and 2 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 1. The financial statements and financial statement schedules as listed in the Index to Financial Statements are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 2. No financial statement schedules are filed herewith because the information required has been presented in the aforementioned financial statements. 3. EXHIBITS The Exhibits filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are listed on the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such Exhibits, which Exhibit Index is incorporated by reference.  EXHIBIT INDEXExhibit
NumberExhibit3 (i)Certificate of Incorporation (3)3 (ii)By-laws, as amended, to date (13)4Form of subordinated debentures issued to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) by Elk Associates Funding Corporation (Elk) Debenture issued March 26, 1997 - principal amount - $430,000; Maturity Date - March 1, 2007; Stated Interest Rate - 7.38 %.(4)The following debentures are omitted pursuant to Rule 483:f.Debenture issued July 22, 2002 - principal amount $2,050,000; Maturity Date  September 1, 2012, Stated Interest Rate  4.67%.g.Debenture issued December 22, 2002 - principal amount $3,000,000; Maturity Date  March 1, 2013; Stated Interest Rate  4.63%.h.Debenture issued September 28, 2003 - principal amount $5,000,000; Maturity Date  March 1 2014; Stated Interest Rate  4.12%.i.Debenture issued February 14, 2004 - principal amount $1,950,000; Maturity Date  March 1 2014; Stated Interest Rate  4.12%.j.Debenture issued December 26, 2009 principal amount $9,175,000 Maturity Date - March 1, 2020; Stated Interest Rate  4.11%.10.1Security Agreement between Elk and the SBA, dated September 9, 1993. (4)10.31999 Employee Stock Option Plan, as amended. (5)10.4Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan, as amended. (5)10.5Custodian Agreement among Elk; Bank Leumi Trust Company of New York (Leumi), Israel Discount Bank of New York (IDB), Bank Hapoalim B.M. (Hapoalim) and Extebank; the SBA, and IDB as Custodian; dated September 9, 1993 (the Custodian Agreement).(4)10.6Agreements between Elk and the SBA.(4)10.7Intercreditor Agreement among Elk, Leumi, IDB, Hapoalim, Extebank and the SBA dated September 9, 1993 (the Intercreditor Agreement) (4)10.8Amendments to the Custodian and Intercreditor Agreements. (4)10.9Bank Intercreditor Agreement among Elk, Leumi, IDB, Hapoalim and Extebank, dated September 9, 1993 (the Bank Intercreditor Agreement). (4)10.10Amendments to the Bank Intercreditor Agreement. (4)10.15Form of indemnity agreement between Ameritrans and each of its directors and officers.(3)10.18Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of February 21, 2006 between Ameritrans and Lee Forlenza. (29)10.19Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of February 21, 2006 between Ameritrans and Ellen Walker. (29)10.20Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between Ameritrans and Silvia Mullens. (9)  28   10.21Amendment dated August 25, 2006 to Silvia Mullens Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002.10.22Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002 between Ameritrans and Margaret Chance. (9)10.23Amendment dated August 25, 2006 to Margaret Chance Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 2002.10.26Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of September 20, 2007 between Ameritrans and Gary Granoff. (31)10.27Amended and Restated Consulting Agreement dated as of September 20, 2007 between Ameritrans and Gary Granoff. (31)10.31Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of October 10, 2008 between Ameritrans and Gary Granoff. (15)10.32Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of May 28, 2010  between Ameritrans and Michael Feinsod.(34)10.34Executed Demand Grid Promissory Note dated April 30, 2009, between Elk and Israel Discount Bank of New York as amended as of October 31, 2009, January 31, 2010, and extended to June 30, 2010 (36)10.35Executed Fixed Rate Promissory Note dated January 4, 2010, between Elk Associates Funding Corp. and Bank Leumi USA and extended to July 6, 2010.  (36)10.36Agreement of Sublease made as of the 1st day of July, 2010, by and between Commonwealth Associates, LP and Ameritrans Capital Corporation/Elk Associates Funding Corporation. (35)10.37Agreement of Sublease dated as of the 13th day of July, 2010, by and between CRC Insurance Services, Inc and Ameritrans Capital Corporation. (35)12.1Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preference Dividends13.1Ameritrans 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed  May 17, 2010 . (36)14.2Code of Ethics of Ameritrans Capital Corporation as amended July 1. 200921.1List of Subsidiaries of Ameritrans. (10)23.1Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm31.1Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.31.2Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.32.1Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.32.2Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.99.1Ameritrans Audit Committee Charter (32)99.2Ameritrans Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-132438) filed March 15, 2006. (29)  NOTES (3) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File No. 333-63951) filed September 22, 1998. (4) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Registration Statement filed on Form N-2 (File No. 333-82693) filed July 12, 1999. (5) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Proxy Statement on Form 14A (File No. 814-00193) filed on May 21, 2007. (6) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed May 14, 2004. (7) Incorporated by reference from the amendment to the Registrants N-2 (File No. 333-82693) filed March 1, 2002. (8) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed February 14, 2003. (9) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed February 14, 2002. (10) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-K (File No. 814-00193) filed September 28, 2004. (13) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00193) filed on July 1, 2008. (14) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00193) filed on May 5, 2008. (15) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00193) filed on October 10, 2008. (29) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants N-2 (File No. 333-132438) filed on March 15, 2006. (31) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00193) filed September 20, 2007. (32) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed February 14, 2007. (33) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed May 14, 2008. (34) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00193) filed June 4, 2010. (35) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants  Current Report on Form 8-K(File No. 814-00193) filed July 15, 2010. (36) Incorporated by reference from the Registrants 10-Q (File No. 814-00193) filed July 15, 2010.  29  SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of Securities Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on this 28th day of September, 2010.   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION By: /s/ Michael R. Feinsod Michael R. Feinsod Chief Executive Officer, President and Acting Chief Financial Officer As required by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.  SIGNATURETITLEDATE/s/ Michael FeinsodChief Executive Officer, President,
Acting Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Compliance Officer and DirectorSeptember 28, 2010Michael Feinsod/s/ Gary C. GranoffChairman of the Board of Directors and Managing DirectorSeptember 28, 2010Gary C. Granoff/s/ Murray A. IndickDirectorSeptember 28, 2010Murray A. Indick/s/ Steven EtraDirectorSeptember 28, 2010Steven Etra/s/ John R. LairdDirectorSeptember 28, 2010John R. Laird/s/ Howard F. SommerDirectorSeptember 28, 2010Howard F. Sommer/s/ Ivan WolpertDirectorSeptember 28, 2010Ivan Wolpert/s/ Peter BoockvarDirectorSeptember 28, 2010Peter Boockvar/s/ Elliott SingerDirectorSeptember 28, 2010Elliott Singer  30   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONTENTS June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008   PageREPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMRosen Seymour Shapss Martin & Company LLPF-2CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSStatements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30, 2010 and 2009F-3Statements of Operations for the Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008F-4Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008F-5Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008F-6Schedules of Investments as of June 30, 2010 and 2009F-7  F-14Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsF-15  F-34  F-1   REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Ameritrans Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries: We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Ameritrans Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2010, and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented.  These consolidated financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Companys management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.  The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Companys internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ameritrans Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2010 and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.   /s/ Rosen Seymour Shapss Martin & Company LLP

New York, New York
September 28, 2010 F-2   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES June 30, 2010 and 2009  20102009Assets (Note 6)Investments at fair value (cost of $29,220,386 and $28,769,396, respectively):Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments$24,904,497$25,780,451Non-controlled affiliated investments4,76111,000Controlled affiliated investments546,440618,017Total investments at fair value$25,455,698$26,409,468Cash and cash equivalents7,362,491885,434Accrued interest receivable417,925540,213Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net40,254130,217Deferred loan costs, net402,160146,096Prepaid expenses and other assets230,834174,728Total assets$33,909,362$28,286,156Liabilities and Net AssetsLiabilities:Debentures payable to SBA$21,175,000$12,000,000Notes payable, banks370,000370,000Note payable, other3,000,000-Accrued expenses and other liabilities576,242562,149Accrued interest payable327,576210,165Dividends payable84,375-Total liabilities25,533,19313,142,314Commitments and contingencies (Notes 12 and 13)Net Assets:Preferred stock 9,500,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding--9-3/8% cumulative participating redeemable preferred stock; $.01 par value, $12.00 face value, 500,000 shares authorized; 300,000 shares issued and outstanding3,600,0003,600,000Common stock, $.0001 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 3,405,583 shares issued; 3,395,583 shares outstanding341341Additional paid-in capital21,330,54421,301,378Losses and distributions in excess of earnings(12,720,028)(7,327,949)Net unrealized depreciation on investments(3,764,688)(2,359,928)Total8,446,16915,213,842Less:  Treasury stock, at cost, 10,000 shares of common stock(70,000)(70,000)Total net assets8,376,16915,143,842Total liabilities and net assets$33,909,362$28,286,156Net asset value per common share$1.40$3.40  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  F-3   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  201020092008Investment income:Interest on loans receivable:Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments$1,544,667$3,023,497$5,663,970Non-controlled affiliated investments-13,98121,002Controlled affiliated investments45,94467,776234,6521,590,6113,105,2545,919,624Fees and other income64,825239,070340,653Total investment income1,655,4363,344,3246,260,277Operating expenses:Interest906,2021,090,0742,357,504Salaries and employee benefits1,840,8492,216,9631,872,228Occupancy costs519,876280,502268,502Professional fees1,108,7121,664,221786,021Directors fees and expenses195,668107,715114,134Other administrative expenses697,078770,126908,408Advisory Fees363,466144,758-Loss on assets retained, net of satisfied loans-9,925-Total operating expenses5,631,8516,284,2846,306,797Net investment loss(3,976,415)(2,939,960)(46,520)Net realized losses on investments:Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments(993,848)(642,495)(349,612)Non-controlled affiliated investments-(604,693)-Controlled affiliated investments-8,315555,041(993,848)(1,238,873)205,429Net unrealized depreciation on investments(1,404,700)(1,283,620)(696,480)Net realized/unrealized losses on investments(2,398,548)(2,522,493)(491,051)Net decrease in net assets from operations(6,374,963)(5,462,453)(537,571)Distributions to preferred shareholders(421,875)(253,125)(337,500)Net decrease in net assets from operations available to common shareholders$(6,796,838)$(5,715,578)$(875,071)Weighted Average Number of Common SharesOutstanding:Basic and diluted3,395,5833,395,5833,394,981Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations PerCommon Share:Basic and diluted$(2.00)$(1.68)$(0.26)   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  F-4   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  201020092008Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:Net investment loss$(3,976,415)$(2,939,960)$(46,520)Net realized gains (losses) from investments(993,848)(1,238,873)205,429Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(1,404,700)(1,283,620)(696,480)Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(6,374,963)(5,462,453)(537,571)Shareholder distributions:Distributions to preferred shareholders(421,875)(253,125)(337,500)Distributions to common shareholders--(67,912)Capital share transactions:Proceeds from stock options exercised--19,688Stock options compensation expense29,16561,12876,747Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital shares transactions and shareholder distributions(392,710)(191,997)(308,977)Total decrease in net assets(6,767,673)(5,654,450)(846,548)Net assets:Beginning of year15,143,84220,798,29221,644,840End of year$8,376,169$15,143,842$20,798,292Net assets per common$4,776,169$11,543,842$17,198,292Net assets per preferred$3,600,000$3,600,000$3,600,000Capital share activity:Common shares issued upon exercise of stock options--4,375   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  F-5   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  201020092008Cash flows from operating activities:Net decrease in net assets from operations$(6,374,963)$(5,462,453)$(537,571)Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:Depreciation and amortization88,88570,98676,631Deferred compensation29,16661,12876,747Net realized (gains) losses on investments993,8481,238,873(205,429)Net unrealized depreciation on investments1,404,7001,283,620696,480Portfolio investments(8,139,938)(5,206,619)(25,510,806)Proceeds from principal receipts, sales, maturity of investments6,695,15935,872,94527,801,835Loss on disposal of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements65,623--Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans-9,92517,780Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Accrued interest receivable122,28862,743(6,403)Prepaid expenses and other assets(56,106)586,794(483,575)Accrued expenses and other liabilities14,093(78,427)208,999Accrued interest payable117,411(52,363)(39,063)Dividends payable-(84,375)-Total adjustments1,335,12933,765,2302,633,196Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(5,039,834)28,302,7772,095,625Cash flows from investing activities:Purchase of furniture and equipment(6,365)(4,414)(8,599)Net cash used in investing activities(6,365)(4,414)(8,599)Cash flows from financing activities:Proceeds from stock options exercised--19,688Proceeds from note payable, related parties--500,000Repayment of note payable, related parties-(100,000)(550,000)Proceeds from notes payable, banks-3,130,00022,103,197Proceeds from debentures payable to SBA9,175,000--Proceeds from note payable, other3,000,000--Repayment of note payable, banks-(30,855,697)(23,340,000)Deferred loan costs(314,244)--Dividends paid(337,500)(253,125)(405,412)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities11,523,256(28,078,822)(1,672,527)Net increase in cash and cash equivalents6,477,057219,541414,499Cash and cash equivalents:Beginning of year885,434665,893251,394End of year$7,362,491$885,434$665,893Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Cash paid during the year for:Interest$788,791$1,142,437$2,396,567Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:Stock options granted$-$49,372$23,193Accrued dividend payable$84,375$-$-   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  F-6   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS June 30, 2010  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueMedallion Loans Receivable (2.61%)(4)Boston Taxicab Medallions`2  Medallion Loans$25,465$25,465$25,4658.19% Weighted Average RateChicago Taxicab Medallions2 Medallion Loans44,66044,66044,6608.0% Weighted Average RateFlorida Taxicab Medallion1 Medallion Loan148,859148,859148,85912.0%  Rate218,984218,984Commercial Loans  Receivable (104.13%)PPCP Inc.(6)Business Loan36,69136,691-Computer Software8.0%, due 7/08 and 1/10Geronimo ATM Fund LLC.(6)Collateralized Business Loan146,822146,82219,234ATM Operator12.0%, due 5/09Cleaners of North Beach, LLCCollateralized Business Loan13,80013,80013,800Dry Cleaners5.5%, due 5/11Crown Cleaners of Miami LakesCollateralized Business Loan1,8581,8581,858Dry Cleaners6.0%, due 7/11Crown Cleaners of Miami LakesCollateralized Business Loan10,23610,23610,236Dry Cleaners6.0%, due 7/11Andy Fur Dry Cleaning, Inc.(6)Collateralized Business Loan12,10312,103-Dry Cleaners11.5%, due 1/10Vivas & Associates, Inc.(6)Collateralized Business Loan11,98511,985-Nail Salon9.0%, due 1/10Monticello Desserts, Inc.Collateralized Business Loan26,03326,03326,033Retail Bakery10.50%, due 4/10Just Salad LLCCollateralized Business Loan300,000300,000300,000Retail Food Service10.0%, due 10/10  F-7   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS (Continued) June 30, 2010  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueE&Y General Construction Co.(6)Senior Real Estate Mortgage870,791870,791870,791Construction Services10.5%, due 10/10Sealmax, Inc. (6)Senior Real Estate Mortgage914,195914,195775,000Construction Services12.0%, due 4/11Soundview Broadcasting LLCSenior Real Estate Mortgage1,882,1891,882,1891,882,189Television and Broadcasting6.0%, due 9/11Golden Triangle Enterprises LLCSenior Real Estate Mortgage276,370276,370276,370Retail Food Service4.9%, due 12/13Goldhkin Wholesale Ent. Inc.Senior Real Estate Mortgage570,413570,413570,413Retail Gasoline11.5%, due 7/12Conklin Services & Construction Inc. (6)Collateralized Business Loan1,648,1811,648,1811,400,954Specialty Construction and Maintenance11.0%, due 10/08Mountain View Bar & Grill Inc.(6)Collateralized Business Loan406,067406,067406,067Retail Food Service12.0%, due 5/09J. JG. Associates, Inc. (6)Senior Loan190,236190,23687,750Consumer Receivable Collectionsno stated rate, no maturityJ. JG. Associates, Inc.(6)Senior Loan36,78136,78122,960Consumer Receivable Collectionsno stated rate, no maturityCar-Matt Real Estate LLC (6)Senior Real Estate Mortgage135,577135,577135,577Real Estate Mortgage12.0%, due 11/08633 Mead Street, LLC (3)(6)Senior Real Estate Mortgage215,000215,000175,000Unimproved real estate15.0%, due 8/08CMCA, LLC (3)Collateralized Business Loan254,379254,379254,379Consumer Receivable Collections12.0%, no stated maturityCMCA, LLC #2 (3)Collateralized Business Loan106,261106,261106,261Consumer Receivable Collections12.0%, no stated maturityAdiel Homes Inc. (6)Senior Real Estate Mortgage270,000270,000270,000Construction Services12.0%, due 1/09Adiel Homes Inc.(6)Senior Real Estate Mortgage89,38689,38689,386Construction Services12.0%, no stated maturityWestern Pottery LLCSubordinated Business Loan361,609361,609361,609Ceramic Sanitaryware Distributor4.25.%, due 6/09Greaves-Peters Laundry Systems Inc.Collateralized Business Loan292,562292,562292,562Laundromat10.9%, due 9/13  F-8   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS (Continued) June 30, 2010  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValuePatroon Operating Co. LLCCollateralized Business Loan
10.0%, due 6/12250,000250,000250,000Retail Food ServiceOther Miscellaneous Loans(5)144,973144,973123,919Total Commercial Loans9,474,4988,722,348Corporate Loans Receivable (168.71%)(4)Charlie Browns Acquisition Co.Term Loan B2,146,1012,146,1012,038,796Retail Food Service10.25%, due 10/13Resco Products Inc.Term Loan, First Lien1,494,4051,494,4051,494,405Diversified Manufacturing8.5%, due 6/13Alpha Media Group Inc.Term Loan, First Lien2,155,0142,082,778937,725Publishing12.0%, due 8/14Centaur LLC (6)Term Loan, First Lien1,384,9141,365,1391,108,004Gaming11.25%, due 10/12X-Rite Inc.Term Loan, First Lien1,047,9481,043,1071,039,059Process Control Instruments7.5%, due 10/12BP Metals LLCTerm Loan, First Lien859,567859,567859,567Diversified Manufacturing10.03%, due 6/13Hudson Products Holdings Inc.Term Loan, First Lien1,272,9551,239,3471,234,766Diversified Manufacturing8.5%, due 8/15Education Affiliates Inc.Term Loan, First Lien884,538866,663884,538Private Education8.0%, due 1/15Fairway Group Holdings Corp.Term Loan, First Lien995,000968,162995,000Diversified Supermarkets12.0%, Due 1/15Shearers Foods Inc.Term Loan, First Lien1,000,000978,5421,007,500Wholesale Food Supplier12%, due 6/15Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.Term Loan, First Lien1,250,0001,250,0001,268,750Multi-platform Defense Systems10%, due 10/13Roundys Supermarkets Inc.Term Loan, First Lien1,225,0001,225,4751,268,750Retail Food Supplier10%, due 6/15Total Corporate Loans15,519,28614,136,860Total loans receivable25,212,76823,078,192  F-9   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS (Continued) June 30, 2010  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueLife Insurance Settlement Contracts (16.20%)(4)Life insurance policies5 life insurance policies, aggregate2,568,6911,356,800face value of $17,659,809Equity Investments (12.19%)(4)MBS Steeplecrest, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest--Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Huntwick, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest--Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Cranbrook Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest--Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Serrano, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest50,6008,487Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Colonnade, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest50,00012,009Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Briar Meadows, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest--Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Indian Hollow, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest--Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Sage Creek, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest50,00018,800Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Walnut Creek, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest25,000-Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipMBS Lodge At Stone Oak, Ltd.Limited Partnership Interest60,00030,896Rental Real Estate Limited Partnership238 W. 108 Realty LLC (2)5% LLC Interest100,0004,761Residential Real Estate DevelopmentAsset Recovery & Management, LLC (3)30% LLC Interest6,0006,000Consumer Receivable Collections633 Mead Street, LLC  (3)57.1% LLC Interest800800Real Estate Development  F-10   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS (Continued) June 30, 2010  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueCMCA, LLC (3)30% LLC Interest4,0004,000Consumer Receivable CollectionsSoha Terrace II LLC4.8% LLC Interest700,000918,295Real Estate DevelopmentFusion Telecommunications69,736 Shares of Common Stock367,02711,158Internet TelephonyEraGen Biosciences17,000 shares of Common Stock25,5005,500Analytic CompoundsTotal equity investments1,438,9271,020,706Total investments$29,220,386$25,455,698  (1) Unless otherwise noted, all investments are pledged as collateral for the Notes Payable, Banks (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements). (2) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, we are an affiliate of this portfolio company because, as of June 30, 2010, we own 5% or more of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. (3) As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, we maintain control of this portfolio company because we own more than 25% of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. (4) Percentage of net assets. (5)Other small balance loans. (6)Loan receivable is on non-accrual status and therefore is considered non-income producing.   F-11   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS June 30, 2009  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueMedallion Loans Receivable (2.36%)(5)Boston Taxicab Medallions2  Medallion Loans
8.19% Weighted Average Rate$  26,173$  26,173$  26,173Chicago Taxicab Medallions3 Medallion Loans
7.83% Weighted Average Rate84,30984,30984,309Florida Taxicab Medallions(7)2 Medallion Loans
9.34% Weighted Average Rate252,129252,129246,218362,611356,700Commercial Loans  Receivable (74.57%)(5)A Lot of Cars LLC (7)Black Car LeasingCollateralized Business Loan
7.0%, due 6/0975,05075,05075,050PPCP Inc.Computer SoftwareBusiness Loan
8.0%, due 7/0814,27214,272-PPCP Inc.Computer SoftwareBusiness Loan
8.0%, due 7/0816,49916,499-Geronimo ATM Fund LLCATM OperatorCollateralized Business Loan
12.0%, due 5/09146,822146,822-Cleaners of North Beach, LLCDry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
5.5%, due 5/1124,45424,45424,454Crown Cleaners of Miami LakesDry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
6.0%, due 7/113,0723,0723,072Crown Cleaners of Miami LakesDry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
6.0%, due 7/1119,26219,26219,262City Brite Cleaners Inc.Dry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
11.0%, due 7/09665665665Andy Fur Dry Cleaning, Inc.Dry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
14.5%, due 1/1012,10312,103-Vivas & Associates, Inc.Nail SalonCollateralized Business Loan
9.0%, due 1/1012,18512,185-PPCP, Inc.Computer SoftwareBusiness Loan
8.0%, due 1/105,9655,965-Monticello Desserts, Inc.Retail BakeryCollateralized Business Loan
14.0%, due 4/1053,23753,23753,237Chao Tenga LLC d/b/a AsianChaoRetail Fast FoodCollateralized Business Loan
15.5%, due 5/1098,48198,48198,481Just Salad LLCRetail Food ServiceCollateralized Business Loan
10.0%, due 10/10320,925320,925320,925Mi Tren Greenlawn, Inc. (7)
Retail Fast FoodSubordinate Real Estate Mortgage
13.75%, due 2/1154,61654,61654,616E&Y General Construction Co.Construction ServicesSenior Real Estate Mortgage
10.5%, due 10/10870,791870,791870,791Lifehouse-Golden Acres Prop.Assisted Living FacilitySenior Real Estate Mortgage  Participation
11.0%, due 2/09770,840770,840770,840Sealmax, Inc. (7)Construction ServicesSenior Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 4/11437,230437,230437,230Sealmax, Inc. (7)Construction ServicesSenior Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 4/11325,000325,000325,000Pier-Tech, Inc.Specialty Construction ServicesSubordinate Real Estate Mortgage  Participation 12.0%, due 8/10173,140173,140173,140Soundview Broadcasting LLCTelevision and BroadcastingSenior Real Estate Mortgage
7.75%, due 9/111,939,9471,939,9471,939,947Golden Triangle Enterprises LLC
Retail Food ServiceSenior Real Estate Mortgage
7.01%, due 12/13331,473331,473331,473Goldhkin Wholesale Ent. Inc.
Retail GasolineSenior Real Estate Mortgage
10.25%, due 7/12632,414632,414632,414Sealmax, Inc. (7)
Construction ServicesSubordinate Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 4/11155,561155,561155,561  F-12   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS (Continued) June 30, 2009  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueConklin Services & Construction Inc. (7)Specialty Construction and MaintenanceCollateralized Business Loan
12%, due 10/081,713,2801,713,2801,463,280Conklin Services & Construction Inc. Dem Note Specialty Construction and Maintenance(7)Collateralized Business Loan
11%, no maturity43,48843,48843,488Conklin Services & Construction Inc. Dem Note Specialty Construction and Maintenance(7)Collateralized Business Loan
11%, no maturity12,42412,42412,424Mountain View Bar & Grill Inc.Retail Food ServiceCollateralized Business Loan
12.0%, due 5/09412,500412,500412,500J. JG. Associates, Inc. (7)Consumer Receivable CollectionsSenior Loan
no stated rate, no maturity202,736202,73690,750J. JG. Associates, Inc. (7)Consumer Receivable CollectionsSenior Loan
no stated rate, no maturity38,73138,73123,260Natural Person (7)Real Estate MortgageSenior Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 11/08665,000665,000470,000Lifehouse  Golden Acres Prop.Assisted Living FacilitySenior Real Estate Mortgage  Participation
11.0%, due 7/08137,640137,640137,640Car-Matt Real Estate LLCReal Estate MortgageSenior Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 11/08135,577135,577135,577633 Mead Street, LLC (3)First Lien MortgageSenior Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 8/08215,000215,000215,000CMCA, LLC (3)Consumer Receivable CollectionsCollateralized Business Loan
12%, no stated maturity285,956285,956285,956CMCA, LLC #2 (3)Consumer Receivable CollectionsCollateralized Business Loan
12%, no stated maturity106,261106,261106,261Adiel Homes Inc.Construction ServicesSenior Real Estate Mortgage
12%, due 1/09250,000250,000250,000Western Pottery LLCCeramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 7/0853,57553,57553,575Western Pottery LLCCeramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
3.25%, due 10/08107,142107,142107,142Western Pottery LLCCeramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 11/08107,142107,142107,142Western Pottery LLCCeramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 3/0956,25056,25056,250Western Pottery LLCCeramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 6/0937,50037,50037,500PWT Holdings Inc
Water Cooler DistributorCollateralized Business Loan
12.5%, due 6/10508,159508,159508,159Greaves-Peters Laundry Systems Inc.
LaundromatCollateralized Business Loan
10.9%, due 9/13352,922352,922352,922Other Miscellaneous Loans(6)159,143159,143138,148Total Commercial Loans12,094,43011,293,132Corporate Loans Receivable (80.52%)(5)Charlie Browns Acquisition Co.Retail Food ServiceTerm Loan B
6.67%, due 10/132,035,4472,035,4472,035,447Resco Products Inc.Diversified ManufacturingTerm Loan, First Lien
5.95%, due 6/131,697,1301,697,1301,697,130Alpha Media Group Inc.PublishingTerm Loan, First Lien
5.75%, due 8/141,845,7911,845,7911,935,172Centaur LLC
GamingTerm Loan, First Lien
6.7%, due 10/121,356,9311,356,9311,384,913Learning Care Group Inc
Private EducationTerm Loan, First Lien
8.4%, due 6/15955,556955,556990,000Hudson Products Holdings Inc.
Diversified ManufacturingTerm Loan, First Lien
8.9%, due 8/151,448,7151,448,7151,488,751X-Rite Inc.
Process Control InstrumentsTerm Loan, First Lien
7.95%, due 10/121,244,2101,244,2101,251,051  F-13   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES SCHEDULE OF INVESMENTS (Continued) June 30, 2009  Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueBP Metals LLCDiversified ManufacturingTerm Loan, First Lien
8.76%, due 6/13911,224911,224911,224Test Center LLCData Collection ServicesTerm Loan, First Lien
5.45%, due 10/13512,935512,935499,567Total Corporate Loans12,007,93912,193,255Total loans receivable24,464,98023,843,087Life Insurance Settlement Contracts (11.65%)(5)Vibrant Capital Corp. (J.V. #1)(4)7 life insurance policies, aggregate
face value of $30,750,0002,859,4891,764,081Equity Investments (5.30%)(5)MBS Steeplecrest, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest--MBS Huntwick, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest--MBS Cranbrook Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest--MBS Serrano, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest50,600-MBS Colonnade, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest50,000-MBS Briar Meadows, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest--MBS Indian Hollow, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest--MBS Sage Creek, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest50,00027,558MBS Walnut Creek, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest25,0007,480MBS Lodge At Stone Oak, Ltd.Rental Real Estate Limited PartnershipLimited Partnership Interest60,00030,896238 W. 108 Realty LLC (2)Residential Real Estate Development5% LLC Interest106,00011,000Asset Recovery & Management, LLC (3)Consumer Receivable Collections30.0% LLC Interest6,0006,000633 Mead Street, LLC  (3)Real Estate Development57.1% LLC Interest800800CMCA, LLC (3)Consumer Receivable Collections30% LLC Interest4,0004,000Soha Terrace II LLC (2)Real Estate Development4.8% LLC Interest700,000700,000Fusion TelecommunicationsInternet Telephony69,736 Shares of Common Stock367,0279,066EraGen BiosciencesAnalytic Compounds17,000 shares of Common Stock25,5005,500Total equity investments1,444,927802,300Total investments$  28,769,396$  26,409,468  (1)Unless otherwise noted, all investments are pledged as collateral for the Notes Payable, Banks (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements). (2)As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, we are an affiliate of this portfolio company because we own 5% or more of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. (3)As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, we maintain control of this portfolio company because we own more than 25% of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. (4)The Company receives interest at a rate of 12% per annum pursuant to an agreement with another company (see Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for more details). (5)Percentage of net assets. (6)Other small balance loans. (7) Loan receivable is on non-accrual status and therefore is considered non-income producing, including one Florida Taxicab Medallion in the amount of $98,411.  F-14   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  1.  Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization and Principal Business Activity Ameritrans Capital Corporation (the Company) is a Delaware closed-end investment company formed in 1998, which, among other activities, makes loans and investments with the goal of generating both current income and capital appreciation.  Through our subsidiary, Elk Associates Funding Corporation (Elk), we make loans to finance the acquisition and operation of small businesses as permitted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the SBA).  Ameritrans also makes loans to and invests in opportunities that Elk has historically been unable to make due to SBA restrictions.  Ameritrans makes loans which have primarily been secured by real estate mortgages or, in the case of corporate loans, generally are senior within the capital structure.  We also make equity investments which have primarily been in income producing real estate properties, or in real estate construction projects. Elk was organized primarily to provide long-term loans to businesses eligible for investments by small business investment companies (each an SBIC) under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the 1958 Act).  Elk makes loans for financing the purchase or continued ownership of businesses that qualify for funding as small concerns under SBA Regulations. Both Ameritrans and Elk are registered as business development companies, or BDCs, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act).  Accordingly, Ameritrans and Elk are subject to the provisions of the 1940 Act governing the operation of BDCs.  Both companies are managed by their executive officers under the supervision of their Boards of Directors. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ameritrans, Elk Capital Corporation (Elk Capital), Elk and Elks wholly owned subsidiary, EAF Holding Corporation (EAF). All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Elk Capital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameritrans, which may engage in lending and investment activities similar to its parent. At June 30, 2010, Elk Capital was not operating any assets. EAF began operations in December 1993 and owns and operates certain real estate assets acquired in satisfaction of defaulted loans by Elk debtors.  At June 30, 2010, EAF was not operating any assets acquired in satisfaction of defaulted loans by Elk. Presentation of Prior Year Data Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior years data to the current years presentation.The reclassifications resulted in changes to certain line items in the previously filed financial statements. The overall effect of the reclassifications did not impact net assets available. Investment Valuations The Companys loans receivable, net of participations and any unearned discount are considered investment securities under the 1940 Act and are recorded at fair value. As part of fair value methodology, loans are valued at cost adjusted for any unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Since no ready market exists for these loans, the fair value is determined in good faith by management and approved by the Board of Directors. In determining the fair value, the Company and its Board of Directors consider factors such as the financial condition of the borrower, the adequacy of the collateral, individual credit risks, historical loss experience and the relationships between current and projected market rates and portfolio rates of interest and maturities. Foreclosed properties, which represent collateral received from defaulted borrowers, are valued similarly. Loans are, generally, considered nonperforming once they become 90 days past due as to principal or interest. The value of past due loans are periodically determined in good faith by management, and if, in the judgment of management, the amount is not collectible and the fair value of the collateral is less than the amount due, the value of the loan will be reduced to fair value . F-15   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Equity investments (preferred stock, common stock, stock warrants, LLC interests, and LP interests including certain controlled subsidiary portfolio investments) and investment securities are recorded at fair value, represented as cost, plus or minus unrealized appreciation or depreciation.  Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at such quoted amounts.  If no public market exists the fair value of investments that have no ready market are determined in good faith by management and approved by the Board of Directors, based upon assets and revenues of the underlying investee companies as well as general market trends for businesses in the same industry. The Company records the investment in life insurance policies at the Companys estimate of their fair value based upon various factors including a discounted cash flow analysis of anticipated life expectancies, future premium payments, and anticipated death benefits. The fair value of the investment in life settlement contracts have no ready market and are determined in good faith by management, and approved by the Board of Directors. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuations, the Companys estimates of the values of the investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material. Effective July 1, 2008, the Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Boards Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) item ASC 820-10 (previously SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands the application of fair value accounting for investments. Cash and Cash Equivalents For the purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when acquired to be cash equivalents.  The Company maintains its cash balances with various banks with high quality ratings.  However, at times balances may exceed federally insured limits. Income Taxes The Company has elected to be taxed as a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) under the Internal Revenue Code (the Code).  A RIC generally is not taxed at the corporate level to the extent its income is distributed to its stockholders.  In order to qualify as a RIC, a company must pay out at least 90 percent of its net taxable investment income to its stockholders as well as meet other requirements under the Code.  In order to preserve this election for fiscal year 2010, the Company intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes has been made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company is subject to certain state and local franchise taxes, as well as related minimum filing fees assessed by state taxing authorities.  Such taxes and fees are included in Other administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations in each of the fiscal years presented.  The Companys tax returns for fiscal years ended 2007 through 2010 are subject to examination by federal, state and local income tax authorities. Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the useful lives of the respective assets.  Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the respective leases. In 2010, in connection with its termination of an office lease, the Company wrote off to expense, $65,623, of related leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures and office equipment. Deferred Loan Costs and Fees Amortization of deferred loan costs is computed on the straight-line method over the respective loan term.  Amortization of deferred loan costs and fees for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $58,180, $40,664, and $41,114, respectively.  At June 30, 2010 and 2009, deferred loan costs and commitment fees amounted to $402,160 and $146,096, net of accumulated amortization of $332,083 and $273,904, respectively. Assets Acquired in Satisfaction of Loans Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans are carried at the lower of the net value of the related foreclosed loan or the estimated fair value less cost of disposal.  Losses incurred at the time of foreclosure are charged to the unrealized depreciation on loans receivable.  Subsequent reductions in estimated net realizable value are charged to operations as losses on assets acquired in satisfaction of loans. F-16   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Acquired Intangible Assets The Company monitors events and changes in circumstances that could indicate that the carrying amounts of long-lived assets, including intangible assets, may not be recoverable.  When such events or changes in circumstances occur, the Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the carrying value of such assets will be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows.  If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the fair value. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make extensive use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.  The fair value of the Companys investments are particularly susceptible to significant changes. Treasury Stock Treasury stock is carried at cost.  Gains and losses on disposition of treasury stock, if any, are recorded as increases or decreases to additional paid-in capital with losses in excess of previously recorded gains charged directly to retained earnings. Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Per Share Increase (decrease) in net assets per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing current net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted increase (decrease) in net assets per share reflect, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, the effect of common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants.  The difference between reported basic and diluted weighted average common shares results from the assumption that all dilutive stock options outstanding were exercised.  For the years presented, the effect of common stock equivalents has been excluded from the diluted calculation since the effect would be antidilutive. Dividends Dividends and distributions to our common and preferred stockholders are recorded on the record date.  The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management.  Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment. On June 30, 2008, the Board approved and adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of distributions in the Companys Common Stock on behalf of common stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash.  As a result, if the Board authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend, then those stockholders who have not opted out of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of Common Stock, rather than receiving the cash dividends. As of June 30, 2010, no shares have been purchased under the plan. Income Recognition Interest income, including interest on loans in default, is recorded on an accrual basis and in accordance with loan terms to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected.  The Company recognizes interest income on loans classified as non-performing only to the extent that the fair market value of the related collateral exceeds the specific loan balance.  Loans that are not fully collateralized and in the process of collection are placed on nonaccrual status when, in the judgment of management, the collectability of interest and principal is doubtful. Stock Options The Company adopted ASC 718-10 (previously SFAS No. 123R,  Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation ) and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans effective January 1, 2006, and accordingly, the Company will expense these grants as required.  Stock-based employee compensation costs in the form of stock options will be reflected in net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations for grants made including and subsequent to January 1, 2006 only, since there were no unvested options outstanding at December 31, 2005, using the fair values established by usage of the Black-Scholes option pricing model, expensed over the vesting period of the underlying option.  Previously, no compensation cost was recognized under these plans, as the Company followed the disclosure-only provisions under guidance at that time.  F-17   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  The Company elected the modified prospective transition method for adopting ASC 718-10.  Under this method, the provisions of ASC 718-10 apply to all awards granted or modified after the date of adoption.  The compensation cost is then recognized over the vesting period of the options (see Note 14).   The Stock Option Plans expired on May 21, 2009.  The Company has chosen not to renew the plans. Financial Instruments The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable, and other receivables and payables approximates fair value due to the relative short maturities of these financial instruments.  The Companys investments, including loans receivable, life settlement contracts and equity securities, are carried at their estimated fair value.  The carrying value of the bank debt is a reasonable estimate of their fair value as the interest rates are variable, based on prevailing market rates.  The fair value of the SBA debentures were computed using the discounted amount of future cash flows using the Companys current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowings (see Note 10). Derivatives The Company from time to time enters into interest rate swap agreements in order to manage interest rate risk.  The Company does not use interest rate swaps or other derivatives for trading or other speculative purposes.  In accordance with ASC 815 (formerly, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as subsequently amended), all derivative instruments are recorded at fair value.  For derivative instruments designed as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of that hedge is deferred and recorded as a component of other comprehensive income.  Any portion of the hedge deemed to be ineffective is recognized promptly in the consolidated statements of operations. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In January 2010, FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), that requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements.  The FASB also clarified existing fair-value measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation techniques. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements of Level 3 activity.  Those disclosures are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2010.  The Company does not expect adoption of FASB ASU 2010-06 to have a material impact on its financial condition and results of operations. In December 2009, FASB issued ASU No. 2009-17, Consolidations: Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities, that amends the FASB ASC for the issuance of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R).  The amendments in this ASU replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact such entitys economic performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of such entity or (2) the right to receive benefits from such entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. The amendments in ASU No. 2009-17 also require additional disclosures about a reporting entitys involvement in variable interest entities, which will enhance the information provided to users of financial statements.  ASU No. 2009-17 is effective for annual periods beginning after November 15, 2009.  The Company does not expect adoption of this standard to have a material impact on its financial condition and results of operations. In September 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-12, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset value per Share or its Equivalent (FASB ASU 2009-12). FASB ASU 2009-12 amends Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Overall, and permits in certain circumstances a reporting entity to measure the fair value of an investment on the basis of the net asset value per share of the investment. Additionally, the update requires additional disclosures such as the nature of any restrictions on the investors ability to redeem its investments at the measurement date, any unfunded commitments and the investment strategies of the investees. FASB ASU 2009-12 is effective for reporting periods ending after December 15, 2009 with early adoption permitted. The adoption of FASB ASU 2009-12 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial condition or results of operations. F-18   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2009-05, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820), Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value (FASB ASU 2009-05). FASB ASU 2009-05 provides amendments to subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Overall, clarifies the techniques a reporting entity should use in valuing a liability in circumstances where a quoted price in an active market for an identical liability is not available, as well as clarifying that the requirements needed for Level 1 fair value measurements when the quoted price of an identical liability is utilized. FASB ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period beginning after issuance. The adoption of FASB ASU 2009-05 did not have a material impact on the Companys financial condition or results of operations.  In June 2009, FASB issued ASC 105, (previously SFAS NO. 168, The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)  a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162 (Codification) ). This Codification will become the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Once the Codification is in effect, all of its content will carry the same level of authority, effectively superseding SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. In other words, the GAAP hierarchy will be modified to include only two levels of GAAP: authoritative and nonauthoritative. The Codification is not intended to change GAAP, but it will change the way GAAP is organized and presented. The Codification is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. In order to ease the transition to the Codification, the Company has provided the Codification cross-reference alongside the references to the standards issued and adopted prior to the adoption of the Codification. In June 2009, FASB issued ASC 810 (previously SFAS No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), which amends the guidance in FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 46(R), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities). It requires reporting entities to evaluate former qualifying special-purpose entities (QSPEs) for consolidation, changes the approach to determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (a VIE) from a quantitative assessment to a qualitative assessment designed to identify a controlling financial interest, and increases the frequency of required reassessments to determine whether a company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. It also clarifies, but does not significantly change, the characteristics that identify a VIE. ASC 810 requires additional year-end and interim disclosures for public and non-public companies that are similar to the disclosures required by FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities.  ASC 810 is effective as of the  beginning of a companys first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009, and for subsequent interim and annual reporting periods. All QSPEs and entities currently subject to FIN 46(R) will need to be reevaluated under the amended consolidation requirements as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company does not expect the adoption of the provisions of ASC 810 will have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. In June 2009, the FASB issued ASC 860 (previously SFAS No. 166, Accounting for Transfer of Financial Assets, which amends the guidance in SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities).  It eliminates the QSPEs concept, creates more stringent conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale, clarifies the derecognition criteria, revises how retained interests are initially measured, and removes the guaranteed mortgage securitization recharacterization provisions. ASC 860 requires additional year-end and interim disclosures for public and nonpublic companies that are similar to the disclosures required by FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8. ASC 860 is effective as of the beginning of a companys first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2009, and for subsequent interim and annual reporting periods. ASC 860s disclosure requirements must be applied to transfers that occurred before and after its effective date. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company does not expect the adoption of the provisions of ASC 860 will have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Other recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations. F-19   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  2.  Investments Investments by Industry Investments by industry consist of the following as of June 30, 2010 and 2009:  June 30, 2010June 30, 2009ValuePercentage of PortfolioValuePercentage of PortfolioAssisted Living Facilities$--$908,4803.4%Broadcasting/Telecommunications1,882,1897.4%1,939,9477.3%Commercial Construction2,738,68410.8%3,069,26111.6%Construction and Predevelopment1,901,8817.5%1,723,2306.5%Debt Collection481,3501.9%516,2272.0%Education884,5383.5%990,0003.7%Gaming1,108,0044.4%1,384,9135.2%Gasoline Distribution570,4132.2%632,4142.4%Laundromat292,5621.1%352,9221.3%Life Insurance Settlements1,356,8005.3%1,764,0816.7%Manufacturing3,588,73814.1%4,097,10515.5%Military/Defense1,268,7505.0%--Office Water Systems--508,1591.9%Printing/Publishing937,7253.7%1,935,1727.3%Processing Control Instruments1,039,0594.0%1,750,6186.6%Residential Mortgages--470,0001.8%Restaurant/Food Service4,304,76717.0%2,508,0909.5%Sanitaryware Distribution361,6091.4%1,160,1984.4%Supermarket2,263,7508.9%--Other474,8791.8%698,6512.9%TOTAL$25,455,698100.00%$26,409,468100.0%  Loans Receivable Loans are considered non-performing once they become 90 days past due as to principal or interest.  The Company had loans which are considered non-performing in the amount of $7,531,813 and $4,952,769 as of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively.  These loans are either fully or substantially collateralized and some loans are personally guaranteed by the debtor or another individual. Included in the total non-performing loans is $5,360,723 and $3,249,070 at June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, respectively, which is no longer accruing interest since the loan principal and accrued interest exceed the estimated collateral value.  The following table sets forth certain information regarding performing and non-performing loans as of June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009: F-20   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  20102009Loans receivable$23,078,192$23,843,087Performing loans15,546,37918,890,318Nonperforming loans$7,531,813$4,952,769Nonperforming loans:Accrual$2,171,090$1,703,699Nonaccrual5,360,7233,249,070$7,531,813$4,952,769  The Company has pledged its loans receivable and all other assets of the Company as collateral for its lines of credit. (See Note 5) On October 29, 2008, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the Companys taxicab medallion portfolio to Medallion Financial Corp. and Medallion Bank, pursuant to that certain loan portfolio sale and purchase agreement dated as of July 16, 2008, as amended October 17, 2008 and October 20, 2008 (the Loan Purchase Agreement).  Ameritrans utilized cash on hand and all of the net proceeds from this transaction in the amount of $25,883,820 to fully pay down its existing bank indebtedness.  Except for costs in the amount of approximately $340,000, relating to disposal of the assets, there was no gain or loss realized on this transaction as the taxi medallion portfolio was sold at par value.  The Loan Purchase Agreement was approved by the Companys shareholders on August 26, 2008. As of June 30, 2010 the Company has accrued approximately $282,000 in professional fees, in connection with the Companys Investment Advisory and Management Agreement (the Advisory Agreement) with Velocity Capital Advisors LLC related to Corporate Loans, including $173,000 with respect to an amendment (the Amendment) to the Advisory agreement, which the Companys  stockholders approved on June 2, 2010.  Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, in future periods, the Company will pay a pro rated annual base fee of 1.50% per annum of the aggregate fair value of Corporate Loans outstanding at the end of each quarter.  The Advisory Agreement also provides for an Income Based and Capital Gains fee as described therein.  The amount of the annual base fee, Income Based fee and Capital Gains based fee will not be affected by the Amendment. Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, Velocity Capital Advisors serve as the non-discretionary investment adviser to the Company with respect to the investment in below investment grade senior loans and notes, and subordinated notes, which are collectively referred to as Corporate Loans and incidental equity investments received in connection with the investment in the Debt Portfolio (Incidental Equity) (collectively, the Velocity Assets).  All investments in Corporate Loans are subject to the supervision of the Board. At such time as the Velocity Assets exceed $75 million, the Advisers services under the Advisory Agreement will be exclusive with respect to the Velocity Assets and assets similar to the Velocity Assets.  The Advisory Agreement may be terminated at any time, without payment of a penalty, upon 60 days written notice, by the vote of stockholders holding a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company, or by the vote of the Companys directors or by the Adviser.  The Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment by the Adviser. Life Settlement Contracts  In September, 2006, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement (the Agreement) with an unaffiliated company (the Joint Venture) to purchase previously issued life insurance policies owned by unrelated individuals.  Under the terms of the Agreement, the Company was designated as nominee to maintain possession of the policies and process transactions related to such policies until the policies were subsequently sold or paid off.  The Company was entitled to receive a twelve percent (12%) annual return on the amount of funds paid by the Company and outstanding on a monthly, prorated basis.  Proceeds from the sale of the policies are to be distributed, net of direct expenses, as defined in the Agreement.  F-21   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  As of June 30, 2010, the fair value of the policies owned by the Company was $1,356,800, which represents the estimated fair value for the five (5) life insurance policies with an aggregate face value of $17,659,809. The Companys cost on these policies to date is $2,568,691, including insurance premiums of $662,688, which were paid in the year ended June 30, 2010. Premiums on the policies must be paid until the policies are sold in order to keep the policies in full force. On April 2, 2009, the Company learned that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) obtained a court order freezing the assets of the manager of the Joint Venture and other entities with which he is involved, including the assets of the Joint Venture.  On April 14, 2009, a receiver was appointed to handle the affairs of the manager of the Joint Venture.  The Receiver has agreed, in writing, to adhere to the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement between the manager of the Joint Venture and Ameritrans. As of January 8, 2010, the Company purchased the life insurance policies pursuant to a purchase agreement (the Purchase Agreement) entered into with the Receiver: 1)  The Company acquired all of the rights to and title and interest in, ten (10) life insurance policies (7 of which had been previously included in the Joint Venture), with an aggregate death benefit of $28,159,809. 2)  The Company agreed to pay the Receiver $30,000 to cover certain expenses; 3)  The Company agreed to pay the Receivership Estate 20% of all recoveries until such time as the Company has recouped approximately $2.1 million plus the amount of any premiums paid following the date of the Purchase Agreement; 4)  The Company agreed to pay the Receivership Estate 50% of all recoveries above the amounts described in Item 3 above; 5)  The Company entered into an agreement of sale on the rescission of one of the original Joint Venture policies.  In accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement with the Receiver, the Company recorded proceeds of $109,857 and recognized a loss on the sale of the policy of $342,496; 6)  The Company agreed to the cancellation of certain claims the Company had against the Receivership Estate for premiums advanced since April 2, 2009; 7)  The Company and the Receivership Estate agreed that the Agreement would be cancelled, terminated and have no further effect; and 8)  Despite the retained interest of the Receiver in any recovery, the Company reserved the right, in its sole discretion, to continue to fund premium payments or let any or all of the policies lapse. The Purchase Agreement was dated December 18, 2009, and approved by the court on January 8, 2010. Subsequent to court approval, the Company learned that certain of the policies had lapsed due to non-payment of premiums. As of June 30, 2010, the Company owned a total of five (5) policies with an aggregate death benefit of $17,659,809, which remained in full force and effect. After a review of the current financing and regulatory environment, and other opportunities to make loans and investments, the Company decided to exit this line of business and plans to make no new investments in life insurance settlement policies other than the continued payment of premiums on existing investments. The Company is entitled to sell the policies at any time, in its sole discretion and has no obligation to pay future premiums on the various policies.  The approximate future minimum premiums due for each of the next five (5) years and in the aggregate thereafter, based on current life expectancy of the insureds, are as follows:  Year Ending
June 30,Policy Premiums2011$846,0962012846,0962013846,0962014846,0962015846,096Thereafter1,993,441$6,223,921   F-22   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Fair Value of Investments Effective July 1, 2008, the Company adopted ASC 820-10 (previously SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands application of fair value accounting. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires the Company to assume that the portfolio investment is sold in a principal market to market participants, or in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company has considered its principal market as the market in which the Company exits its portfolio investments with the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC 820-10, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below: Level 1  Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access. Level 2  Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. Level 3  Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. In addition to using the above inputs in investment valuations, the Company continues to employ the valuation policy approved by the Board of Directors that is consistent with ASC 820-10. Consistent with its valuation policy, the Company evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which its investments are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. The Companys valuation policy considers the fact that because there may not be a readily available market value for most of the investments in its portfolio, the fair value of the investments must typically be determined using unobservable inputs. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Companys investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Companys investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize.   Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Company was required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, the Company may realize significantly less than the value at which the Company had previously recorded it. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned. The following table presents fair value measurements of investments as of June 30, 2010:  Fair Value Measurements UsingTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Investments$25,455,698$1,279,908$-$24,175,790   F-23   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  The following table presents changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended June 30, 2010:  Year Ended
June 30, 2010Balance as of June 30, 2009$26,400,402Net unrealized losses(1,425,542)Net purchases, sales or redemptions(799,070)Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3-Balance as of June 30, 2010$24,175,790  As of June 30, 2010, the aggregate net unrealized loss on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $3,427,569. 3.  Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements Major classes of furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:  20102009Estimated
Usefeul LivesFurniture and fixtures$31,219$77,2937 yearsOffice equipment88,661372,4603-5 years119,880625,387Life of leaseLess accumulated depreciation and amortization79,626495,170$40,254$130,217  Depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $30,705, $30,322, and $35,517, respectively. In June 2010, the Company relocated its offices.  Accordingly, the net balance of related leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures and office equipment retired aggregating$65,623, was written off. 4.  Debentures Payable to SBA At June 30, 2010 and 2009 subordinated debentures payable to the SBA with interest payable semiannually, consisted of the following:  Issue DateDue Date% Interest RateJune 30, 2010June 30, 2009Annual Amount of Interest and User FeesJuly 2002September 20124.67 (1)$  2,050,000$   2,050,000$    113,488December 2002March 20134.63 (1)3,000,0003,000,000164,880September 2003March 20144.12 (1)5,000,0005,000,000249,300February 2004March 20144.12 (1)1,950,0001,950,00097,227December 2009March 20204.11 (2)9,175,000-402,782$ 21,175,000$ 12,000,000$ 1,027,677  (1)   Elk is also required to pay an additional annual user fee of 0.866% on these debentures. (2)   Elk is also required to pay an additional annual user fee of 0.28% on this debenture.  F-24   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Under the terms of the subordinated debentures, Elk may not repurchase or retire any of its capital stock or make any distributions to its stockholders other than dividends out of retained earnings (as computed in accordance with SBA regulations) without the prior written approval of the SBA. Pursuant to SBAs issuance of leverage in the form of debentures in the aggregate of $9,175,000, Elk submitted an application to draw the full amount of the awarded fiscal year 2009 commitment. SBA approved the leverage request and on December 2, 2009, Elk received the disbursement of $9,175,000 from the long-term guaranteed debenture, and paid fees totaling $314,244.  In accordance with SBA regulation, $91,750 of these fees was paid prior to closing. Therefore the net fees at closing were $222,494.  The net proceeds of the draw were $8,952,506. 5.  Notes Payable Banks At June 30, 2010, the Company had lines of credit with two (2) banks aggregating $472,000 of which $370,000 was outstanding.  The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding bank debt at June 30, 2010, was approximately 4.35% which represents an interest rate of 1.0% above the prime rate of interest designated by each bank. The credit line in the amount of $120,000 was extended to July 6, 2011.  The credit line of $352,000 had been extended to December 10, 2010.  However, each credit line was paid in full as of August 31, 2010. Although each of these loans was paid in full as of August 31, 2010, the lines remain available through their respective maturity dates. Pursuant to the terms of the bank agreements, the Company is required to comply with certain covenants and conditions, as defined in the agreements.  The Company had pledged its loans receivable and all other assets as collateral for the above lines of credit.  Pursuant to the SBA agreement and an intercreditor agreement among the lending banks and the SBA, the SBA agreed to subordinate the SBA Debentures outstanding in favor of the banks.  In accordance with the loan documentation with the SBA and the banks, the Company must also comply with maintaining overall debt levels within a formula based upon the performance of its loan portfolio according to a Borrowing Base which is submitted for review to the SBA and the banks for periodic review.  The Company was not in compliance with the terms and conditions of the Borrowing Base at June 30, 2010. However,management of the Company has concluded, based on additional investments the Company is making in September 2010, it will be in compliance by September 30, 2010. Other On December 22, 2009, the Company issued $2,025,000 aggregate principal amount of its 8.75% notes due December 2011 (the December Notes) in a private offering.  The December Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.75%, payable quarterly, but the Company has the option to extend the December Notes until December 2012 at a rate of 5.5%, plus the then-current prime rate.  The December Notes are redeemable by the Company at any time upon not less than 30 days prior notice.  A member of the Companys Board of Directors and certain affiliated entities acquired $1,375,000 of the December Notes in the offering. On March 24, 2010, the Company issued $975,000 of its 8.75% notes due March 2012 (the March Notes and together with the December Notes, the Notes).  The March Notes have the same terms as the December Notes, except the March Notes mature in March 2012.  The Company has the option to extend the March Notes until March 2013 at a rate of 5.5%, plus the then-current prime rate.  A member of the Companys Board of Directors and certain affiliated entities acquired $660,000 of the March Notes in the offering. Related Party Loans In July 2007, the Company received three loans totaling $500,000 from three related parties to facilitate the funding of new loans receivable.  The loan principal was due and payable within 30 days of demand and bore interest at a rate of 10% per annum.  Payments of interest only were due and payable on the first of each month.  At June 30, 2010 and 2009 there were no loans to related parties outstanding.  For the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 interest paid on the loans was $0, $2,689 and $28,463, respectively.  Also see Note 11 for other related party transactions. 6.  Preferred Stock Ameritrans had 1,000,000 shares of blank check preferred shares authorized of which 500,000 shares were designated as 9-3/8% cumulative participating preferred stock $.01 par value, $12.00 face value.  On March 18, 2008, the Company filed an amendment to the Companys Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized preferred stock from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 shares.  The remaining 9,500,000 and 500,000 shares, respectively, of these blank check preferred shares were unissued at June 30, 2010 and 2009.  F-25   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  As part of the April 2002 stock offering (see Note 8) Ameritrans issued 300,000 shares of 9-3/8% cumulative participating redeemable preferred stock $.01 par value, $12.00 face value.  Since April 2007, these preferred shares are redeemable at the option of the Company at face value without any premium. 7.  Common Stock Ameritrans had 5,000,000 authorized common shares, $0.0001 par value, of which 1,745,600 were issued and outstanding after the shares exchange with Elk (see Note 1) as of June 30, 2001.  As part of stock offerings completed in April 2002 and March 2006, the Company issued an additional 300,000 and 1,355,608 shares of Common Stock, respectively (see Note 8). During the years ended June 30, 2006 and 2007, the stockholders approved amendments to the Companys Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of Ameritrans authorized Common Stock from 5,000,000 shares to 10,000,000 shares, from 10,000,000 shares to 50,000,000 shares, respectively.  During the year ended June 30, 2008 the stockholders approved an amendment to decrease the authorized Common Stock from 50,000,000 shares to 45,000,000 shares.  The amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation were filed with the Delaware Secretary of State in May, 2006, June, 2007, and March 2008, respectively, and became effective immediately upon filing. Pursuant to a foreclosure agreement with a borrower, Elk obtained 10,000 shares of Ameritrans Common Stock, which had previously been pledged by the borrower as collateral.  At June 30, 2010 and 2009 these shares are recorded as treasury stock at cost, which was the market value of the shares at the foreclosure date. 8.  Stock Offerings In, 2002 the Company completed a public offering of 300,000 units, each unit consisting of one share of Common Stock, one share of  Preferred Stock, and one redeemable warrant entitling the holder to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.70.  None of the warrants were exercised prior to their expiration in April, 2007.  The underwriter also obtained the right in exchange for $2,500 to purchase up to 30,000 units at an exercise price of $21.45 per unit, each unit consisting of one share of Common Stock, one share of Preferred Stock, and one redeemable common share warrant exercisable at $8.40 per share.  These units were exercisable over a five-year period which began on April 18, 2004 and expired on April 18, 2009.  The underwriter did not exercise the right to purchase these units. In March, 2006, the Company closed on the sale of 1,355,608 shares of Common Stock of the Company and 338,902 warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock (Private Offering Warrants) for aggregate gross proceeds totaling $7,930,310 ($7,250,407 net of expenses).  Each Private Offering Warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.44 per share.  The Private Offering Warrants may be exercised in whole or in part, and expire five (5) years from the date of issuance.  The Common Stock and Private Offering Warrants were issued pursuant to the private offering by the Company dated July 29, 2005, of which various closings took place throughout December 2005 and January, February and March of 2006.  As of June 30, 2010, none of the Private Offering Warrants had been exercised.  On July 29, 2010, all private offering warrants expired. In December 2009, as part of the advisory agreement with Velocity, warrants for 100,000 shares of the Companys Common Stock with an exercise price of $1.25 per share were issued to Velocity for $15,000. On March 18, 2008, the stockholders of the Company approved a private offering of one or a combination of the following securities of the Companys (i) Common Stock, (ii) warrants exercisable into shares of Common Stock and/or (iii) shares of Preferred Stock, with such rights and preferences as determined by the Companys Board of Directors, subject to applicable law and regulation.  The Company proposes to raise aggregate gross proceeds between a minimum of $5,000,000 and up to a maximum of $50,000,000.  F-26   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  9.  Dividends to Stockholders The following table sets forth the dividends declared by the Company on our Common Stock and Preferred Stock in each of the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008:  For the year ended June 30, 2010:Dividend
Per ShareAmountDeclaration
DateRecord
DatePay
DatePreferred Stock:Fourth quarter 2009$0.28125$84,37502/25/1003/08/1003/12/10First quarter0.2812584,37502/25/1003/08/1003/12/10Second quarter0.2812584,37502/25/1003/08/1003/12/10Third quarter0.2812584,37504/09/1004/22/1004/27/10Fourth quarter0.2812584,37507/21/1008/02/1008/17/10$1.40625$421,875  For the year ended June 30, 2009:Dividend
Per ShareAmountDeclaration
DateRecord
DatePay
DatePreferred Stock:First quarter$0.28125$84,37510/09/0810/09/0810/15/08Second quarter0.2812584,37512/31/0812/31/0801/15/09Third quarter0.2812584,37503/20/0903/31/0904/15/09Fourth quarterNot Declared$0.84400$253,125  For the year ended June 30, 2008:Dividend
Per ShareAmountDeclaration
DateRecord
DatePay
DatePreferred Stock:First quarter$0.28125$84,37509/17/200709/28/200710/15/2007Second quarter0.2812584,37512/17/200712/28/200701/15/2008Third quarter0.2812584,37503/18/200803/31/200804/15/2008Fourth quarter0.2812584,37506/19/200806/30/200807/15/2008$1.12500$337,500Common Stock:First quarter0.0133,95611/7/200711/19/200712/12/2007Second quarter0.0133,95602/13/200802/25/200803/12/2008$0.02$67,912405,412  The table below shows the tax character of distributions for tax reporting purposes.  For the years ended June 30,201020092008Dividends paid from:Ordinary income$-$-$241,981Return of capital421,875253,125163,431Total Dividends$421,875$253,125$405,412   F-27   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Our ability to make dividend payments is restricted by SBA regulations and under the terms of the SBA debentures (See Note 4). 10.  Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.  The fair values presented below have been determined by using available market information and by applying valuation methodologies. Loans Receivable and Life Settlement Contracts · Loans receivable and life settlement contracts are recorded at their estimated fair value (see Note 2). Investment Securities · The estimated fair value of publicly traded equity securities is based on quoted market prices and privately held equity securities are recorded at their estimated fair value (see Note 2). Debt · The carrying value of the bank debt is a reasonable estimate of fair value as the interest rates are variable, based on prevailing market rates. · The fair value of the SBA debentures was computed using the discounted amount of future cash flows using the Companys current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowings.  The estimated fair values of such debentures as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 were approximately $21,247,000 and $11,844,000, respectively.  However, the Company does not expect that the estimated fair value amounts determined for these debentures would be realized in an immediate settlement of such debentures with the SBA. Other · The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accrued interest receivable and payable, and other receivables and payables approximates fair value due to the relative short maturities of these financial instruments. 11.  Related Party Transactions The Company paid legal expenses of approximately $13,000, $30,000, and $60,000 to a law firm related to the Chairman and other officers and a former director of the Company (the Law Firm) for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. In December, 2003, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with the Law Firm.  Pursuant to the sublease agreement, the Company occupied approximately 3,500 square feet of office space in New York City.  This sublease agreement, as amended, was to expire on April 2014.  Pursuant to an agreement with the Law Firm, the lease expiration date was accelerated to June 30, 2010.  The Companys rent share for the year ended June 30, 2010 was $13,497 per month, subject to periodic escalations and annual increases as per the master lease agreement between the landlord and the Law Firm. Rent expense under the lease amounted to $154,722, $166,429, and $151,165 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  In addition, effective June 30, 2010, the Company cancelled all lease obligations with the Law Firm and any indemnifications related thereto, and paid the law firm a one-time cancelation fee of $260,000. In addition, the Company was obligated to pay for its share of overhead expense as noted in the above lease agreement.  For fiscal years 2010, 2009, and 2008 the overhead cost payments were $3,500 per month.  Overhead costs and reimbursed office and salary expenses amounted to $53,597, $64,286, and $68,598 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  As discussed above, effective June 30, 2010, the Company cancelled all related overhead expense agreements related thereto. In July, 2003, the Company entered into a ten-year sublease for an offsite backup recovery center, office and storage space, as part of the Companys disaster recovery plan, with another entity in which an officer of the Company has an ownership interest.  The sublease called for rental payments ranging from $38,500 to $54,776 per annum from the first year ended June 30, 2004 through the year ending June 30, 2013.  The sublease contained a provision that either party may terminate the lease in years seven through ten with six months notice.    In January 2010 the Company exercised its termination provision effective June 30, 2010.  Rent expense under the lease amounted to $51,557, $49,787, and $48,739 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008 respectively.  This lease was necessary pursuant to the Companys disaster recovery plan and was used as storage space and as back-up additional office space. The Companys disaster recovery plan now includes physical storage of archived books and records at an independent storage facility, as well as specific procedures to maintain backup copies of critical IT resources to restore the information systems to their most recent state in the event of their loss, correction, or destruction.  F-28   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  On July 1, 2010, the Company entered into a thirty-one month sublease with an unrelated party for office space in Manhattan. This sublease calls for payments of $6,000 per month, including electric. On July 16, 2010, the Company entered into a seven-year and one month sublease with an unrelated party for office space for the Companys headquarters in Jericho, New York. This sublease requires rental payments ranging from $98,250 to $115,769 per year, including electric. The sublease calls for escalation based on changes, from a base period in real estate tax amounts as incurred by the sublandlord. The sublandlord may terminate this sublease with the Company effective July 30, 2014, if written notice is given on or before July 30, 2013. Total occupancy costs under the above leases and overhead cost reimbursement agreements amounted to $519,876 (including a lease termination payment of $260,000), $280,502, and $268,502 for the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. The future minimum rental payments for each of the next five years and in the aggregate, thereafter, are as follows:  Year Ending
June 30,Amount2011$170,5202012173,1862013145,9332014106,7632015109,676Thereafter238,360$944,438  The Company entered into an at-will consulting arrangement with an individual who is considered a related person of the Company.  An aggregate of $5,500 during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 for such consulting services.  The consulting arrangement was terminated as of June 30, 2008. The Company utilized a relative of an officer of the Company to perform part-time administrative services.  This individual is paid per hour for administrative work he performed for the Company.  For the fiscal years ending June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, he was paid an aggregate of $0, $9,085, and $15,926, respectively.  Such person did not perform any service nor was he compensated since October 2008. In October, 2007 the Company paid $3,000 to an individual who is considered a related person of the Company, for consulting services relating to the review of the Companys medical insurance plan. The Company historically paid printing fees to a company partially owned by an officer of the Company.  An aggregate of $3,838 $8,760 and $8,609 was paid for the services during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively. Also see Note 5 for related party loan transactions. 12.  Commitments and Contingencies Interest Rate Swap In October, 2005, Elk entered into two (2) interest rate swap transactions for $5,000,000 each, to hedge against an upward movement in interest rates relating to outstanding bank debt.  The swap transaction which expired October 15, 2007 provided for a fixed rate of 6.20%, and the swap transaction, which expired October 14, 2008, provided for a fixed rate of 6.23%.  If the Companys floating borrowing rate (the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.5%) falls below the fixed rate, Elk is obligated to pay the bank the differences in rates. If the Companys floating borrowing rate rises above the fixed rate, the bank is obligated to pay Elk the differences in rates.  For the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008, Elk incurred additional net interest expense (benefit) of $0, $32,972 and $12,036, respectively, due to the fluctuation of interest rates under these agreements.  As of June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company had no interest swaps outstanding.  F-29   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Employment Agreements The Company has entered into employment agreements with six executives of the Company for various terms expiring through June, 2013.  Certain agreements also provide for minimum bonuses.  The table below summarizes the minimum payments due under employment agreements, including minimum bonuses.  Year ending
June 30,Amount2011$1,163,2032012775,7112013170,242$2,109,156  Litigation From time to time, the Company is engaged in various legal proceedings incident to the ordinary course of its business.  In the opinion of the Companys management and based upon the advice of legal counsel, there is no proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of management threatened, which in the event of an adverse decision would result in a material adverse effect on the Companys results of operations or financial condition. 13.  Defined Contribution Plan The Company maintains a simplified employee pension plan covering all eligible employees of the Company.  During the years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, contributions amounted to $40,258 and $171,020, and $125,523 respectively. The Company has not made any contributions to said plan since December 31, 2009. 14.  Stock Option Plans The Companys stock option plans expired on May 21, 2009. Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan An employee stock option plan (the 1999 Employee Plan) was adopted by the Ameritrans Board, including a majority of the non-interested directors, and approved by a vote of the stockholders, in order to link the personal interests of key employees to the Companys long-term financial success and the growth of stockholder value.  The Plan had a ten (10) year life which expired in May, 2009.  Subsequent amendments to the 1999 Employee Plan were approved by the stockholders in January 2002 and June 2007.  The amendments increased the number of shares reserved under the plan to 300,000 shares. The 1999 Employee Plan authorized the grant of incentive stock options within the meaning of the Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code for the purchase of an aggregate of 300,000 shares (subject to adjustment for stock splits and similar capital changes) of Common Stock to the Companys employees.   Effective as of May 21, 2009, in accordance with the terms of the 1999 Employee Plan, the Board can no longer issue incentive stock options pursuant to such plan.  The Board adopted the 1999 Employee Plan to be in a better position to attract, motivate, and retain as employees people upon whose judgment and special skills the Companys success in large measure depends.  As of June 30, 2010, options to purchase an aggregate of 262,425 shares of Common Stock were outstanding and fully vested. The 1999 Employee Plan is administered by the 1999 Employee Plan Committee of the Board, which is comprised solely of non-employee directors (who are outside directors within the meaning of Section 152(m) of the Internal Revenue Code and disinterested persons within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). The committee can make such rules and regulations and establish such procedures for the administration of the 1999 Employee Plan as it deems appropriate.  Effective May 21, 2009, the 1999 Employee Plan expired.  F-30   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan A stock option plan for non-employee directors (the Director Plan) was adopted by the Ameritrans Board and approved by a vote of the stockholders, in order to link the personal interests of non-employee directors to the Companys long-term financial success and the growth of stockholder value.  The Director Plan is substantially identical to, and the successor to, a non-employee director stock option plan adopted by the Board of Elk and approved by its stockholders in September 1998 (the Elk Director Plan).  Ameritrans and Elk submitted an application for, and received on August 31, 1999, an exemptive order relating to these plans from the SEC.  The Director Plan was amended by the Board on November 14, 2001, and approved by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting on January 18, 2002.  The amendment is still subject to the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The amendment (i) increases the number of shares reserved under the plan from 75,000 to 125,000 and (ii) authorizes the automatic grant of an option to purchase up to 1,000 shares at the market value at the date of grant to each eligible director who is re-elected to the Board. The total number of shares for which options may be granted from time to time under the Director Plan is 75,000 shares, which will be increased to 125,000 shares upon SEC approval of the Amended Director Plan.  As of June 30, 2010, options to purchase an aggregate of 59,000 shares were issued and outstanding; all of which were fully vested under the Director Plan.  The Director Plan is administered by a committee of directors who are not eligible to participate in the Director Plan.  Effective May 21, 2009, the Director Plan expired. Options Granted, Expired and Canceled There were no options granted or canceled during either of the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. On October 29, 2009, 29,425 options in connection with the 1999 Employee Plan expired.  On January 12, 2010, 16,000 options in connection with the Director Plan expired.  After adoption of ASC 718-10 (previously SFAS No. 123R,  Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation )  (see Note 1), the fair value of the options granted amounted to $191,040 at June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, which is reflected in additional paid-in capital in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.  Compensation expense related to options vested for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $29,166, $61,128 and $76,747, respectively.  As of June 30, 2010, there was no deferred compensation related to unvested options. The following tables summarize information about the transactions of both stock options plans as of June 30, 2010:  Stock OptionsNumber of OptionsWeighted Average Exercise Price Per ShareOptions outstanding at June 30, 2007194,091$5.29Granted33,888$4.13Canceled(10,917)$4.58Expired(4,375)$5.56Exercised(4,375)$4.50Options outstanding at June 30, 2008208,312$5.14Granted158,538$2.27Canceled--Expired--Exercised--Options outstanding at June 30, 2009366,850$3.90Granted--Canceled--Expired(45,425)$5.25Exercised--Options outstanding at June 30, 2010321,425$3.71   F-31   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  The following table summarizes information about the stock options outstanding under the Companys options plans as of June 30, 2010:  Options OutstandingOptions ExercisableRange of
Exercise PricesNumber
Outstanding
at June 30,
2010Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
LifeWeighted
Average
Exercise
PriceNumber
Exercisable at
June 30, 2010Weighted
Average
Exercise Price$ 5.56-$ 6.1229,425.50 years$5.8129,425$5.81$3.6013,8882.89 years$3.6013,888$3.60$5.2880,0002.91 years$5.2880,000$5.28$5.309,4331.48 years$5.309,433$5.30$4.5020,0002.28 years$4.5020,000$4.50$4.9310,1411.86 years$4.9310,141$4.93$2.36133,0003.28 years$2.36133,000$2.36$1.7825,5383.85 years$1.7825,538$1.78$ 1.78-$ 6.12321,4252.80 years$3.71321,425$3.71  The fair market value for options granted was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the following assumptions for the years ended June 30,  2009 and 2008:  20092008Risk-free rate2.04%3.09%Dividend yield0.00%0.00%Volatility factor.08.08Average life5 years5 years  The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable.  In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility.  Because the Companys employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in managements opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options. 15.  Subsequent Events Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the Company made four loans in the aggregate principal amount of $4,750,000, with rates varying from 7.5% to 11.0% and a combined weighted average annual interest rate of 9.4%. On July 8, 2010, the Company sold a $500,000 principal portion of a loan in its Corporate Loan portfolio and realized a gain of $16,250. On September 7, 2010, the Company sold an additional $250,000 of principal of the same loan and realized a gain of $8,673. On July 30, 2010, the Company sold a loan with a principal balance of $1,365,142 in its Corporate Loan portfolio and realized a loss of $257,138. In July 2010, the Company entered two sublease arrangements with unrelated parties for office space in New York, NY and for its headquarters in Jericho, NY. (See Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)  F-32   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  16.  Financial Highlights  Years Ended June 30,201020092008Net share dataNet asset value at the beginning of the year$3.40$5.06$5.32Net investment loss(1.17)(0.86)(0.01)Net realized and unrealized (losses) on investments(0.71)(0.73)(0.14)Net decrease in net assets from operations(1.88)(1.59)(0.15)Net decrease in net assets from transactions--0.01Distributions to stockholders (4)(0.12)(0.07)(0.12)Total increase (decrease) in net asset value$(2.00)$1.66$(0.26)Net asset value at the end of the year$1.40$3.40$5.06Per share market value at beginning of year$1.63$3.01$5.21Per share market value at end of year1.321.633.01Total return(1)(11.6%)(43.5%)(39.9%)Ratios/supplemental dataAverage net assets(2)(in 000s)$8,160$14,371$17,622Total expense ratio(3)69.0%43.7%35.8%Net investment loss to average net assets(48.8%)(20.5%)(0.26%)   (1) Total return is calculated by dividing the change in market value of a share of common stock during the year, assuming the reinvestment of dividends on the payment date, by the per share market value at the beginning of the year. (2) Average net assets excludes capital from preferred stock. (3) Total expense ratio represents total expenses divided by average net assets. (4) Amount represents total dividends on both common and preferred stock divided by weighted average shares.  F-33   AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Years Ended June 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008  17.  Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)  For the year ended June 30, 2010:  First
QuarterSecond
QuarterThird
QuarterFourth
QuarterInvestment income$253,758$484,588$486,673$430,417Net investment loss$(847,287)$(1,001,568)$(795,593)$(1,331,967)Net decrease in net assets from operations$(2,973,998)$(720,884)$(915,297)$(1,764,784)Net decrease in net assets from operations per common share:Basic and diluted$(0.88)$(0.21)$(0.37)$(0.54)  For the year ended June 30, 2009:  First
QuarterSecond
QuarterThird
QuarterFourth
QuarterInvestment income$1,459,461$970,744$655,377$258,742Net investment income (loss)$(298,833)$(756,741)$(619,056)$(1,265,330)Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations$(478,606)$(1,307,397)$(769,550)$(2,906,900)Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations per common share:Basic and diluted$(0.17)$(0.41)$(0.25)$(0.85)  F-34