U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q TQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 1934 for the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2009 or  ̈Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period fromto Commission File Number 0-22153 AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  Delaware52-2102424(State of incorporation)(I.R.S.  Employer Identification No.)747 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017(Address of Registrants principal executive office) (Zip Code)(212) 355-2449(Registrants telephone number, including area code)N/A(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)  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 (the Act) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes T No  ̈ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Large accelerated filer ̈Accelerated filer ̈Non-accelerated filerTSmaller reporting company ̈(Do not check if a smallreporting company.)  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ̈ No T The number of shares of registrants common stock, par value $.0001 per share, outstanding as of November 10, 2009 was 3,395,583. The number of shares of Registrants 93⁄8 cumulative participating redeemable preferred stock outstanding as of November 10, 2009 was 300,000.    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS  PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION3ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS3ITEM 2.MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS26ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK30ITEM 4T.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES31PART II. OTHER INFORMATION32Item 1.Legal Proceedings32Item 1A.Risk Factors32Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds32Item 3.Default upon Senior Securities32Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders32Item 5.Other Information32Item 6.Exhibits32Exhibit Index32(a)Exhibits32SIGNATURES33        PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  ASSETS  September 30, 2009June 30, 2009(unaudited)AssetsInvestments at fair value
(cost of $27,217,443 and $28,769,396, respectively):Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments$21,636,570$25,080,451Non-controlled affiliated investments711,000711,000Controlled affiliated investments609,627618,017Total investments at fair value22,957,19726,409,468Cash and cash equivalents1,193,643885,434Accrued interest receivable373,328540,213Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans28,32528,325Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net125,073130,217Deferred loan costs, net135,986146,096Prepaid expenses and other assets298,515146,403Total assets$25,112,067$28,286,156  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  3    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS  September 30,
2009June 30,
2009Liabilities and Net Assets(unaudited)Liabilities:Debentures payable to SBA$12,000,000$12,000,000Notes payable, banks370,000370,000Accrued expenses and other liabilities519,416562,149Accrued interest payable51,357210,165Total liabilities12,940,77313,142,314Commitments and contingencies (Notes 2, 3, 4 and 8)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 outstanding341341Deferred compensation (Note 8)(27,716)(29,166)Stock options outstanding (Note 8)191,040191,040Additional paid-in capital21,139,50421,139,504Losses and distributions in excess of earnings(8,401,629)(7,327,949)Net unrealized depreciation on investments(4,260,246)(2,359,928)Total12,241,29415,213,842Less:  Treasury stock, at cost, 10,000 shares of common stock(70,000)(70,000)Total net assets12,171,29415,143,842Total liabilities and net assets$25,112,067$28,286,156Net asset value per common share$2.52$3.40  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  4    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS  For the three months endedSeptember 30,
2009September 30,
2008Investment income:(unaudited)(unaudited)Interest on loans receivable:Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments$237,524$1,344,537Non-controlled affiliated investments-4,280Controlled affiliated investments11,85330,095249,3771,378,912Fees and other income4,38180,549Total investment income253,7581,459,461Expenses:Interest166,260487,279Salaries and employee benefits450,156483,961Occupancy costs74,87574,035Professional fees253,838434,934Directors fees and expenses30,79832,017Other administrative expenses125,118246,068Total expenses1,101,0451,758,294Net investment loss(847,287)(298,833)Net realized gains (losses) on investments:Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments(226,394)13,148Non-controlled affiliated investments--Controlled affiliated investments-8,315(226,394)21,463Net unrealized depreciation on investments(1,900,317)(201,236)Net realized/unrealized losses on investments(2,126,711)(179,773)Net decrease in net assets from operations(2,973,998)(478,606)Distributions to preferred shareholders-(84,375)Net decrease in net assets from operations available to common shareholders$(2,973,998)$(562,981)Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:Basic and diluted3,395,5833,395,583Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations Per Common Share:Basic and diluted$(0.88)$(0.16)  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  5    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS  For the three months endedSeptember 30,
2009September 30,
2008(unaudited)(unaudited)Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:Net investment loss$(847,287)$(298,833)Net realized gains (loss) from investments(226,394)21,463Unrealized depreciation on investments(1,900,317)(201,236)Net decrease in net assets resulting  from operations(2,973,998)(478,606)Shareholder distributions:Distributions to preferred shareholders-(84,375)Capital share transactions:Stock options compensation expense1,4507,821Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting  from capital shares
transactions and shareholder distributions1,450(76,554)Total decrease in net assets(2,972,548)(555,160)Net assets:Beginning of period15,143,84220,798,292End of period$12,171,294$20,243,132Net assets per preferred$3,600,000$3,600,000Net assets per common$8,571,294$16,643,132  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  6    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  For the three months endedSeptember 30,
2009September 30,
2008(unaudited)(unaudited)Cash flows from operating activities:Net decrease in net assets from operations$(2,973,998)$(478,606)Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization17,71517,917Deferred compensation1,4507,821Net realized gains on investments226,394(21,463)Net unrealized depreciation on investments1,900,317201,236Portfolio Investments(41,200)(3,938,554)Proceeds from principal receipts, sales, maturity of investments1,366,7605,135,455Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Accrued interest receivable166,885(73,709)Prepaid expenses and other assets(152,112)10,838Accrued expenses and other liabilities(42,733)(131,392)Accrued interest payable(158,808)(140,905)Total adjustments3,284,6681,067,244Net cash provided by operating activities310,670588,638Cash flows from investing activities:Purchases of furniture and equipment(2,461)(1,118)Net cash used in investing activities(2,461)(1,118)Cash flows from financing activities:Repayment of note payable, related parties-(100,000)Proceeds from notes payable, banks-2,150,000Repayment of notes payable, banks-(1,720,000)Dividends paid-(84,375)Net cash provided by financing activities-245,625Net increase in cash and cash equivalents308,209833,145Cash and cash equivalents:Beginning of period885,434665,893End of period$1,193,643$1,499,038Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Cash paid during the period for:Interest$325,068$628,184  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  7


AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS  Portfolio Valuation as of September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueMedallion Loans Receivable (2.62%)(5)Boston Taxicab Medallion Portfolio2  Medallion Loans
8.19% Weighted Average Rate$25,998$25,998$25,998Chicago Taxicab Medallions2 Medallion Loans
7.83% Weighted Average Rate47,64547,64547,645Florida Taxicab2 Medallion Loans
9.34% Weighted Average Rate250,968250,968245,057324,611318,700Commercial Loans  Receivable (86.24%)(5)A Lot of Cars LLC (7)Black Car LeasingCollateralized Business Loan
7.0%, due 6/0969,05069,05069,050PPCP Inc.Computer SoftwareBusiness Loan
8.0%, due 7/0814,27214,272-PPCP Inc.Computer SoftwareBusiness Loan
8.0%, due 7/0816,45416,454-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 5/1122,73122,73122,731Crown Cleaners of Miami LakesDry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
6.0%, due 7/112,8582,8582,858Crown Cleaners of Miami LakesDry CleanersCollateralized Business Loan
6.0%, due 7/1117,61117,61117,611Andy 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 1/1011,98511,985-PPCP, Inc.Computer SoftwareBusiness Loan
8.0%, due 1/105,9655,965-Monticello Desserts, Inc.Retail BakeryCollateralized Business Loan
14.0%, due 4/1050,71350,71350,713Chao Tenga LLC d/b/a AsianChaoRetail Fast FoodCollateralized Business Loan
15.5%, due 5/1069,66669,66669,666Just 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 2/1124,96724,96724,967E&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 4/11431,247431,247431,247Sealmax, 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 8/1024,77224,77224,772Soundview Broadcasting LLCTelevision and BroadcastingSenior Real Estate Mortgage
7.75%, due 9/111,925,8301,925,8301,925,830Golden Triangle Enterprises LLCRetail Food ServiceSenior Real Estate Mortgage
7.01%, due 12/13322,524322,524322,524Goldhkin Wholesale Ent. Inc.Retail GasolineSenior Real Estate Mortgage
10.25%, due 7/12617,071617,071617,071Sealmax, Inc. (7)Construction ServicesSubordinate Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 4/11155,561155,561155,561  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  8    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)  Portfolio Valuation as of September 30, 2009(Unaudited)Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueConklin Services & Construction Inc. (7)Specialty Construction and MaintenanceCollateralized Business Loan
12%, due 10/081,708,3411,708,3411,458,341Conklin 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 5/09410,833410,833410,833J. JG. Associates, Inc. (7)Consumer Receivable CollectionsSenior Loan
no stated rate, no maturity199,786199,78687,750J. JG. Associates, Inc. (7)Consumer Receivable CollectionsSenior Loan
no stated rate, no maturity38,43138,43122,960Lifehouse  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 maturity277,566277,566277,566CMCA, 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
%, due361,609361,609361,609PWT Holdings Inc
Water Cooler DistributorCollateralized Business Loan
12.5%, due 6/10478,734478,734478,734Greaves-Peters Laundry Systems Inc.
LaundromatCollateralized Business Loan
10.9%, due 9/13336,358336,358336,358Other Miscellaneous Loans (6)161,311161,311140,315Total Commercial Loans11,103,11710,497,013Corporate Loans Receivable (89.91%) (5)Charlie Browns Acquisition Co.Retail Food ServiceTerm Loan B
8.25%, due 3/122,044,2652,044,2652,044,265Resco Products Inc.Diversified ManufacturingTerm Loan, First Lien
3.92%, due 6/131,672,1301,672,1301,672,130Alpha Media Group Inc.PublishingTerm Loan, First Lien
12.00%, due 7/131,886,0701,886,0701,281,256Centaur LLCGamingTerm Loan, First Lien
9.25%, due 10/121,358,9831,358,9831,384,912Learning Care Group Inc
Private EducationTerm Loan, First Lien
8.0%, due 6/15954,484954,484987,501Hudson Products Holdings Inc.
Diversified ManufacturingTerm Loan, First Lien
8.0%, due 8/151,446,5721,446,5721,485,000X-Rite Inc.Process Control InstrumentsTerm Loan, First Lien
8.0%, due 10/121,187,5901,187,5901,193,931BP Metals LLCDiversified ManufacturingTerm Loan, First Lien
10.03%, due 6/13894,005894,005894,005Total Corporate Loans11,444,09910,943,000Total loans receivable22,871,82721,758,713Life Insurance Settlement Contracts (3.22%)(5)Vibrant Capital Corp. (J.V. #1) (4)7 life insurance policies, aggregate
face value of $30,750,0002,900,689392,000  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  9    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)  Portfolio Valuation as of September 30, 2009 (Unaudited)Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValuePreferred Equity (0.0%)Alpha Media Group Inc.
Publishing139 Shares of Voting Preferred Stock--Equity Investments (6.63%) (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 Development6% LLC Interest700,000700,000Fusion TelecommunicationsInternet Telephony69,736 Shares of Common Stock367,02713,250EraGen BiosciencesAnalytic Compounds17,000 shares of Common Stock25,5005,500Alpha Media Group Inc.
Publishing1,040 Shares of Common Stock--Total equity investments1,444,927806,484Total investments$27,217,443$22,957,197  (1)   Unless otherwise noted, all investments are pledged as collateral for the Notes payable, banks (see Note 6 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 September 30, 2009, 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 received 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.  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  10


AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS  Portfolio Valuation as of June 30, 2009Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueMedallion Loans Receivable (2.36%) (5)Boston Taxicab Medallion Portfolio2  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 Taxicab2 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 LLCRetail 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.Construction ServicesSubordinate Real Estate Mortgage
12.0%, due 4/11155,561155,561155,561Conklin Services & Construction Inc. (7)
Specialty Construction and MaintenanceCollateralized Business Loan
12%, due 10/081,713,2801,713,2801,463,280  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  11    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS  Portfolio Valuation as of June 30, 2009Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueConklin 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 LLC (2)Ceramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 7/0853,57553,57553,575Western Pottery LLC (2)Ceramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
3.25%, due 10/08107,142107,142107,142Western Pottery LLC (2)Ceramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 11/08107,142107,142107,142Western Pottery LLC (2)Ceramic Sanitaryware DistributorSubordinated Business Loan
5.0%, due 3/0956,25056,25056,250Western Pottery LLC (2)Ceramic 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 LLCGamingTerm 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 10/121,244,2101,244,2101,251,051BP 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 receivable24,464,98023,843,087  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  12    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS  Portfolio Valuation as of June 30, 2009Portfolio Company (1)Investment
Investment Rate/MaturityPrincipalNet CostValueLife 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 Development6% 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 6 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, 2009, 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.  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.  13    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Financial Statements The consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of Ameritrans Capital Corporation (Ameritrans, the Company, our, us, or we) as of September 30, 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, statement of changes in net assets, and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management and the board of directors of the Company (Management and Board of Directors), the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary to summarize fairly the Companys financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year or any other interim period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, as filed with the Commission. Organization and Principal Business Activity Ameritrans Capital Corporation 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. The Company categorizes its investments into five security types:  1) Corporate Loans; 2) Commercial Loans; 3) Life Insurance Settlements; 4) Equity Investments; and 5)Taxicab Medallion Finance.   For a more detailed description of these investment categories please see the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009, filed with the Commission by the Company on September 28, 2009 and which is available on the Companys web site at www.ameritranscapital.com. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ameritrans, Elk Capital Corporation (ECC), Elk and Elks wholly owned subsidiary, EAF Holding Corporation (EAF).  All significant inter-company transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. ECC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritrans, which may engage in lending and investment activities similar to its parent. Since its inception, ECC has had no operations EAF began operations in December 1993 and owns and operates certain real estate assets acquired in satisfaction of defaulted loans by Elk debtors.  At September 30, 2009 EAF was not operating any assets.  14    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 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 considered non-performing once they become ninety (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 (common stock and stock warrants, 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 (see Note 2). 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 Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) 820-10 previously Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which expands the application of fair value accounting for investments (see Note 2). 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 2009/2010, the Company intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders, therefore, no provision for federal income taxes has been provided. 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. 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 the Companys investments. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic earnings (loss) 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 earnings 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.  15    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. 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. 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 9). 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 6). Presentation of Prior Quarter Data Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior quarter data to the current presentation.  Although 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. 2. Investments The following table shows the Companys portfolio by security type at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009: September 30, 2009June 30, 2009Security TypeCostFair Value% (1)CostFair Value% (1)Medallion Loans$324,611$318,7001.4%$362,611$356,7001.3%Commercial Loans11,103,11710,497,01345.7%12,094,43011,293,13242.8%Corporate Loans11,444,09910,943,00047.7%12,007,93912,193,25546.2%Life Settlement Contracts2,900,689392,0001.7%2,859,4891,764,0816.7%Equity Securities1,444,927806,4843.5%1,444,927802,3003.0%Total$27,217,443$22,957,197100.0%$28,769,396$26,409,468100.0% 1) Represents percentage of total portfolio at fair value  16    Investments by Industry  Investments by industry consist of the following as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009: Percentage of Portfolio atSeptember 30, 2009June 30, 2009Assisted Living Facilities4.0%3.4%Broadcasting/Telecommunications8.4%7.3%Commercial Construction12.7%11.6%Construction and Predevelopment7.5%6.5%Debt Collection2.2%2.0%Education4.3%3.7%Gaming6.0%5.2%Gasoline Distribution2.7%2.4%Laundromat1.5%1.3%Life Insurance Settlement1.7%6.7%Manufacturing17.6%15.5%Miami Taxicab Medallions1.1%0.9%Office Water Systems2.2%1.9%Printing/Publishing5.6%7.3%Processing Control Instruments5.2%6.6%Residential Mortgages-1.8%Restaurant/Food Service10.8%9.5%Sanitaryware Distributor4.9%4.4%Industries less than 1%1.6%2.0%TOTAL100.0%100.0% 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 $4,390,490 and $4,952,769 as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively.  These loans are either fully or substantially collateralized and are usually personally guaranteed by the debtor.  Included in the total non-performing loans is $2,723,288 and $3,249,070 at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively, which is no longer accruing interest since the loan principal and accrued interest exceed the estimated fair value of the underlining collateral.  The following table sets forth certain information regarding performing and non-performing loans as of September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009: September 30, 2009June 30, 2009Loans receivable$21,758,713$23,843,087Performing loans17,368,22318,890,318Nonperforming loans$4,390,490$4,952,769Nonperforming loans:Accrual$1,667,202$1,703,699Nonaccrual2,723,2883,249,070$4,390,490$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 4). 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 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 September 30, 2009, the Company has accrued approximately $188,000 in professional fees, based on an agreement previously approved by shareholders which it anticipates will be paid upon execution of an amended investment advisory agreement related to corporate loans that will be submitted to shareholders for approval at a special meeting of the Companys shareholders scheduled to be held on December 10, 2009.  17    Life Settlement Contracts In September 2006, the Company entered into an agreement with Vibrant Capital Corporation (Vibrant), an unaffiliated entity, 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 are subsequently sold or paid off.  The Company is entitled to receive from Vibrant a twelve percent (12%) annual return on the amount of funds paid by the Company and outstanding on a monthly, prorated basis, but the Company is not presently accruing such interest.  Proceeds from the sale of the policies are to be distributed, net of direct expenses, as defined in the agreement. As of September 30, 2009, the carrying value of amounts invested was $392,000, which represents the estimated fair value for the seven (7) life insurance policies with an aggregate face value of $30,750,000. The Companys cost on these policies is $2,900,689, including insurance premiums of $41,200 which were paid in the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  Premiums on the policies must be paid until the policies are sold in order to keep the policies in full force.  As of September 30, 2009, Vibrant had paid the premiums on the policies in the aggregate amount of $513,903.  The Company no longer expects Vibrant to make such payments on any of the policies for the life expectancy of the insured.  If an insured dies before the policy is resold, 50% of the death benefit proceeds of the policy will be paid to the insured partys beneficiary, and the other 50% of the death benefit proceeds will be paid to the Company, to be distributed in accordance with the terms of the agreement.  The terms of the agreement with Vibrant presently entitles the Company to sell the policies at any time, in its sole discretion, provided however, that in order to effectuate any such sales the Company may need to obtain additional documentation from the insured or the record owner(s) of each policy. 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 insurers, are as follows: Year Ending
June 30PolicyPremiums2010 (nine months)$1,026,00020111,368,00020121,368,00020131,368,00020141,368,000Thereafter5,763,000$12,261,000 On April 2, 2009, the Company learned that the unaffiliated manager of its life insurance joint venture had been charged with securities fraud 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 corporate entity acting as the Companys partner in its life settlement venture.  As of April 14, 2009, a trustee and a receiver were appointed to operate Vibrant.  The Company is presently working with the trustee and receiver (the Receiver)  and investigating potential opportunities to maximize the value of the Companys interest in the life settlement contracts. Utilizing a line of credit secured by certain assets of the Vibrant estate, the Receiver advanced certain premiums due under the various policies to keep them in full force and effect.  The Receiver engaged an independent specialist firm to service and market for sale all of the policies in the Vibrant estate.  The Receiver indicated that it was no longer able to advance premiums on the various policies.  As of September 30, 2009, all of the policies remained in full force and effect. The Receiver has been unsuccessful in its attempts to secure a buyer for the Companys policies and is currently in discussions with one party that has indicated an interest in purchasing the entire Vibrant estate.  As of October 2009, since the Receiver indicated it no longer had the funds to pay future premiums it wanted to engage in a sale to one of two buyers that had bid on the Vibrant policies.  The Receiver has indicated that this bid allocated approximately $792,000 of value to the policies owned by the Company, which will be reduced by expenses of the Receiver of approximately $400,000. Based upon the current state of the life settlement market, the lack of liquidity at this time in this market due to the difficult credit conditions and the overall economy, the fact that these policies may have diminished value due to having been associated with Vibrant, and the Companys previously stated decision to exit the life settlement area, the Company has reduced the fair value of its this asset to reflect the current anticipated recovery based on available information.  While management believes the policies may have an actuarial value that may be higher, the extenuating circumstances, in particular the need to pay future premiums or dispose of the investment quickly, warrants this adjustment.  This is an estimate based upon the information currently available.  The Company continues to pursue alternatives that will allow for a higher recovery.  18    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, we continue to employ the valuation policy approved by our board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820-10 (see Note 1).  Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. Our valuation policy considers the fact that because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our 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 our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our 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 we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we have 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 September 30, 2009: Fair Value Measurements UsingTotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Investments$$22,957,197$13,250$-$22,943,947 The following tables present changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs for the three months ended September 30, 2009: Three months ended September 30, 2009Balance as of June 30, 2009$26,400,402Net unrealized gains (losses)(1,904,501)Net purchases, sales or redemptions(1,551,954)Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3-Balance as of September 30, 2009$22,943,947 As of September 30, 2009, the net unrealized loss on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $3,906,469.  19    3. Debentures Payable to SBA At September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009 debentures payable to the SBA consisted of subordinated debentures with interest payable semiannually, as follows: Issue DateDue Date% Interest RateSeptember 30,
2009June 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)1,950,0001,950,00097,227$12,000,000$12,000,000$624,895 (1) Elk is also required to pay an additional annual user fee of 0.866% on these debentures. 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. In October 2009, Elk received written approval from the SBA that it had been granted a commitment for an additional $9,175,000 in SBA long term guaranteed debentures. 4. Notes Payable Banks At September 30, 2009, the Company had credit lines with two (2) banks for lines of credit aggregating $472,000 of which $370,000 was outstanding.  The weighted average interest rate on the outstanding bank debt at September 30, 2009 was approximately 4.32% which represents an interest rate of 1% above the prime rate of interest designated by each bank. The credit line in the amount of $120,000 was extended to January 4, 2010.  The other credit line of $352,000 with $250,000 outstanding has been extended to January 31, 2010.  Both lines extend under the same terms and conditions. Pursuant to the terms of the current agreements the Company is required to comply with certain covenants and conditions, as defined in the agreements.  The Company has pledged its loans receivable and all other assets as collateral for the above lines of credit.  Pursuant to the SBA agreement and an intercreditor agreement among the lending banks and the SBA, the SBA agreed to subordinate the SBA Debentures outstanding in favor of the banks.  In accordance with the loan documentation with the SBA and the banks, the Company must also comply with maintaining overall debt levels within a formula based upon the performance of its loan portfolio according to a borrowing base which is submitted for review to the SBA and the banks for periodic review.  The Company was in compliance with the terms and conditions of the borrowing base at September 30, 2009. 5. Dividends to Stockholders The following table sets forth the dividends declared by the Company on our Common Stock and Preferred Stock for the three months ended September 30, 2009, and 2008: For the three months ended September 30, 2009Dividend Per ShareAmountDeclaration DateRecord DatePay DatePreferred Stock:First quarter
(July 1, 2009 - September 30, 2009)Not DeclaredTotal Preferred Stock Dividends Declared$-$-  20    For the three months ended September 30, 2008Dividend Per ShareAmountDeclaration DateRecord DatePay DatePreferred Stock:First quarter
(July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008)$0.28125$84,37510/09/0810/09/0810/15/08Total Preferred Stock Dividends Declared$0.28125$84,375 The Company has not declared a preferred stock dividend for June 30, 2009 or September 30, 2009.  

Dividends on preferred stock accrue whether or not they have been declared.

As of September 30, 2009, dividends not declared and in arrears were $168,750. 6. 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 September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009 were approximately $12,033,000 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 7. Related Party Transactions The Company paid $335 which was offset by a refund of previous fees of $2,500 for a net refund of $2,165 compared to fees paid of $16,277 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, for legal services provided by a law firm related to the chairman and other officers and directors of the Company (the Law Firm). Total occupancy costs under existing leases and overhead cost reimbursement agreements paid to the Law Firm and to another entity in which an officer of the Company has a financial interest amounted to $74,875 and $74,035 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company utilized a relative of an officer of the Company to perform part-time administrative services.  This individual was paid per hour for administrative work he performs for the Company.  For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, he was paid an aggregate of $0 and $8,456, respectively. The Company pays printing fees to a company partially owned by an officer and stockholder of the Company.  An aggregate of $0 and $2,877 for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, was paid for these services.  21    8. 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%) fell below the fixed rate, Elk was obligated to pay the bank the differences in rates. If the Companys floating borrowing rate rose above the fixed rate, the bank was obligated to pay Elk the differences in rates. For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, Elk incurred additional net interest expense of $0 and $28,612, respectively, due to the fluctuation of interest rates under these agreements.  As of September 30, 2009, the Company had no interest rate swaps outstanding. 9. Stock Option Plans 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.  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 199 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

 attract, motivate, and retain as employees people upon whose judgment and special skills the Companys success in large measure depends.  As of September 30, 2009, options to purchase an aggregate of 291,850 shares of Common Stock outstanding with 271,850 fully vested and 8,150 shares of common stock were available for future award under the 1999 Employee Plan. 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.  Upon effectiveness of the Investment Management and Advisory Agreement with Velocity Capital Advisors (Velocity) the Company will terminate the 1999 Employee Plan. 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 September 30, 2009, options to purchase an aggregate of 75,000 shares were issued and outstanding with 49,462 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. Upon effectiveness of the Investment Management and Advisory Agreement with Velocity the Company will terminate the Director Plan.  22    Options Granted and Canceled There were no options granted or canceled during either of the three month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. 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 September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009, which is reflected as stock options outstanding in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.  Compensation expense related to options vested for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $1,450 and $7,821, respectively.  As of September 30, 2009, total deferred compensation related to unvested options was $27,725, which is expected to be recognized over a period of approximately one year. The following tables summarize information about the transactions of both Stock option plans as of September 30, 2009: Stock OptionsNumber of OptionsWeightedAverageExercise PricePer ShareOptions outstanding at June 30, 2009366,850$3.90Granted--Canceled--Expired--Exercised--Options outstanding at September 30, 2009366,850$3.90  Options OutstandingOptions ExercisableRange of Exercise PricesNumber Outstanding at
September 30, 2009Weighted Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted Average Exercise PriceNumber Exercisable at September 30, 2009Weighted Average Exercise Price$4.50-$4.9529,4250.08 years$4.7029,425$4.70$5.56-$6.1229,4251.25 years$5.8129,425$5.81$3.6013,8883.64 years$3.6013,888$3.60$6.2516,0000.29 years$6.2516,000$6.25$5.2880,0003.66 years$5.2860,000$5.28$5.309,4332.23 years$5.309,433$5.30$4.5020,0003.03 years$4.5020,000$4.50$4.9310,1412.61 years$4.9310,141$4.93$1.7825,5384.60 years$1.78-$1.78$2.36133,0004.03 years$2.36133,000$2.36$1.78-$6.25366,8503.13 years$3.90321,312$3.90 An Investment Advisory and Management Agreement has been submitted to shareholders for approval, pursuant to which Velocity will act as an adviser on the Companys portfolio of corporate loans, subject to approval of the shareholders.  Upon effectiveness of that agreement, the Company will make no further grants under its stock option plans.  23    10. Financial Highlights Three Months Ended September 30, 2009Three Months Ended September 30, 2008Year Ended June 30, 2009Net share dataNet asset value at the beginning of the period$3.40$5.06$5.06Net investment loss(0.25)(0.09)(0.86)Net realized and unrealized losses on investments(0.63)(0.04)(0.73)Net decrease in net assets from operations(0.88)(0.13)(1.59)Distributions to Stockholders (4)-(0.03)(0.07)Total decrease in net asset value(0.88)(0.16)(1.66)Net asset value at the end of the period$2.52$4.90$3.40Per share market value at beginning of period$1.63$3.01$3.01Per share market value at end of period$0.78$3.25$1.63Total return(1)(52.2%)8.0%(43.5%)Ratios/supplemental dataAverage net assets (2) (in 000s)$10,058$16,920$14,371Total expense ratio (3)43.8%41.6%43.7%Net investment loss to average net assets (5)(33.7%)(7.1)%(20.5%) (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 annualized for interim periods. (4) Amount represents total dividends on both common and preferred stock divided by weighted average shares. (5) Annualized for interim periods.  11. Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated subsequent events that have occurred through November 16, 2009, the date of the financial statements issuance. Subsequent to September 30, 2009, the Company received a commitment from the SBA for $9,175,000 long term guaranteed debentures (see Note 3). In addition, the Company extended its bank loan agreements through January 2010 (see Note 4). On November 12, 2009, the Company and Elk entered into an amended and restated employment agreement with Michael Feinsod, the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer and Elks Senior Vice-President (the Feinsod Agreement) and amendments to the employment agreements with Gary Granoff, the Companys Chief Financial Officer, Ellen Walker, the Companys Executive Vice President and Lee Florenza, the Companys Senior Vice President (each, an Amendment). Pursuant to the Feinsod Agreement, Mr. Feinsod will continue to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Senior Vice President of Elk until August 31, 2010, and one year thereafter, unless the Company notifies Mr. Feinsod of its intention not to renew the employment agreement in accordance with its terms, and unless the Feinsod Agreement is terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.   For the period from November 12, 2009 through August 31, 2010, Mr. Feinsod will receive a base salary equal to $376,800 payable on an annualized basis.  If applicable, for the period commencing September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2011, Mr. Feinsods base salary will be increased by the greater of four percent (4%) or the increase in the Consumer Price Index during such year.  Mr. Feinsod will also receive an annual bonus in the sole discretion of the Companys board of directors. Mr. Feinsod is also entitled to receive an aggregate of $32,500 per annum for reimbursement of certain expenses set forth in the agreement as well as reimbursement for all business expenses reasonably incurred by him in the performance of his duties as well as up to $20,000 per annum, subject to certain increases, for Mr. Feinsods family health insurance.  The Company will continue to make regular contributions to Mr. Feinsods SEP IRA account. The agreement also provides for compensation to be paid to Mr. Feinsod if he is terminated prior to the expiration of his employment term, the amount of which varies depending upon the nature of the termination.  24    Pursuant to the Granoff Amendment, Mr. Granoff will agree to continue serving as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and Elk through June 30, 2010 (instead of the September 30, 2009 date as in effect prior to the Granoff Amendment). However, that if the Company and Elk exercise their right to employ a qualified person to replace Mr. Granoff as Chief Financial Officer at any time prior to June 30, 2010, Mr. Granoff will step down as Chief Financial Officer without any reduction in compensation.  Pursuant to the Granoff Amendment, Mr. Granoffs salary for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 will be reduced by $40,000 and an additional $33,725 of Mr. Granoffs base salary for such fiscal year will be paid on a deferred basis in $11,241.66 installments during the next succeeding three fiscal years.  Accordingly, Mr. Granoff will be entitled to receive a base salary of $391,275 during the 2009/2010.  Mr. Granoff also waived payment of the Companys contribution to his SEP IRA account for the period commencing October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010. The Company also assigned ownership of a life insurance policy insuring to Mr. Granoff. Pursuant to the Walker and Forlenza Amendments, Ms. Walker and Mr. Forlenza waived payment of the Companys contribution to their respective SEP IRA accounts for the period commencing October 1, 2009 and ending September 30, 2010.  The Company also agreed to continue to pay premiums on Ms. Walkers disability insurance policies. The foregoing descriptions of the Feinsod Agreement and the Granoff, Walker and Forlenza Amendments, do not purport to describe all of the terms of such agreement or amendments and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the complete text thereof, which were filed as exhibits to the Current Report on Form 8-K of the Company, filed with the Commission on November 16, 2009. 12. New Accounting Pronouncements 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 Company does not expect adoption of FASB ASU 2009-12 to have a material impact on its 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 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 Company does not expect adoption of FASB ASU 2009-05 to 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, 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  25    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. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the consolidated Financial Statements and Notes therewith appearing in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2009, filed with the Commission by the Company on September 28, 2009 and which is available on the Companys web site at www.ameritranscapital.com. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES 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 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 similarly. Loans are 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 (common stock and stock warrants, including certain controlled subsidiary portfolio investments) and investment securities are recorded at fair value. The Company records 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 secondary market conditions, policy characteristics and actuarial life expectancy, including health evaluations. 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 ASC 820-10 (previously SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements), which expands the application of fair value accounting for investments. Assets Acquired in Satisfaction of Loans Assets acquired in satisfaction of loans are carried at the estimated fair value adjusted for estimated 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.  26    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 the Companys 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.  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. Contingencies The Company is subject to legal proceedings in the course of its daily operations from enforcement of its rights in disputes pursuant to the terms of various contractual arrangements.  In this connection, the Company assesses 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 is made after careful 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. General Ameritrans acquired Elk on December 16, 1999. Elk is an SBIC that has been operating since 1980, making loans to (and, to a limited extent, investments in) small businesses, who qualify under SBA Regulations. Most of Elks business historically consisted of originating and servicing loans collateralized by New York City, Boston, Chicago and Miami taxi medallions, but Elk also makes loans to and investments in other diversified businesses.  Since completing the sale of the medallion portfolio, most of the Companys net interest income has been generated from its Corporate and commercial loans. Historically, Elks earnings derived primarily from net interest income, which is the difference between interest earned on interest-earning assets (consisting of business loans), and the interest paid on interest-bearing liabilities (consisting of indebtedness to Elks banks and subordinated debentures issued to the SBA). Net interest income is a function of the net interest rate spread, which is the difference between the average yield earned on interest-earning assets and the average interest rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities, as well as the average balance of interest-earning assets as compared to interest-bearing liabilities. Unrealized appreciation or depreciation on loans and investments is recorded when Elk adjusts the value of a loan to reflect managements estimate of the fair value, as approved by the Board of Directors. Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 Total Investment Income The Companys investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $1,205,703, or 83%, to $253,758, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  The decrease in investment income between the periods can be attributed to lower interest rates charged on the total loan portfolio for the quarter, and an overall decrease in the size of the Companys loan receivable portfolio due to the sale of substantially all of the Companys taxicab medallion portfolio.  The recognition of realized loss of interest income of $222,307 which primarily reflected the write off of interest on life settlement. Medallion loans outstanding as of September 30, 2009 decreased by $27,104,846, or approximately 99%, to $318,700, as compared with September 30, 2008.  The interest rate earned on medallion loans decreased in 2009 as compared with the prior year, which coupled with the decline in portfolio size, lead to a decrease in medallion income for the quarter September 30, 2009 of approximately $626,000 as compared to the same period September 30, 2008. Commercial Loans as of September 30, 2009 decreased by $2,588,322, or 20%, to $10,497,013, as compared with September 30, 2008.  This decrease in Commercial Loans outstanding was partially offset by stronger performance in the remaining portfolio, interest rate floors and collection of past due interest.  27    Corporate Loans outstanding as of September 30, 2009 decreased by $2,589,004, or 19%, to $10,943,000, as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2008.  The interest rate earned on Corporate Loans decreased in 2009, as compared with the prior year, primarily due to decreases in LIBOR.  This LIBOR decrease was partially offset by higher rates earned on loans originated in this fiscal year, the use of LIBOR floors in loan agreements, and further offset by increases in rates on existing loans due to covenant resets.  The decrease in loans outstanding and amortization on other corporate loans was due to a sale of a loan and a fair value adjustment of a loan of approximately $670,000. Life settlement contracts outstanding decreased by $2,519,296 as of September 30, 2009, or 86%, as compared with the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This investment has stopped accruing interest and a fair value adjustment downward of approximately $2,500,000 has been made to reflect the value of the investment.   The reduction in interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was approximately $87,000. (See Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements). Operating Expenses Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $321,019, or 66%, to $166,260, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease was primarily due to the substantial reduction in bank debt outstanding when compared with the three months ended September 30, 2008. Salaries and employee benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $33,805 to $450,156, or approximately 7%, when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease reflects the reduction in payroll for an outsourced controller partially offset by increases due under various employment agreements. Occupancy costs for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $74,875 which has not materially changed when compared with three months ended September 30, 2008. Professional fees for the three months ended September 30, 2009 decreased $181,096 to $253,838, or approximately 42%, when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  Accounting fees for internal controls decreased approximately $101,000 to $30,000 when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  In 2008 documentation with regard to controls was being improved, therefore considerably more fees were spent on implementation.  Legal fees to non-related parties decreased approximately $113,000 to $40,000 when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  Through better management of professional resources, the Company reduced the costs of preparing its SEC filings. . Audit fees decreased approximately $26,000 to $48,000 when compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.  This decrease was due to a reduction in audit fees attributable the Companys smaller portfolio.  These decreases were partially offset by increases in legal fees for Vibrant life services and consulting fees.  Miscellaneous administrative expenses decreased $120,950, or 49%, when compared with the three months ended September 30, 2008. Decrease in Net Assets from Operations and Net Unrealized/Realized Gains (Losses) Net assets from operations decreased to $2,973,998, for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as compared to $478,606, for the three months ended September 30, 2008.   The decrease in net assets from operations between the periods was attributable primarily to decreases in interest income and increased operating expenses discussed above.  The decrease in assets from operations was also significantly impacted by a reduction in the fair value of certain investments in the Companys portfolio due to the write down of the Companys life settlement investments of approximately $1,400,000 and write down of the fair value of a corporate loan of approximately $686,000 to reflect the restructuring of investments.  The write off of interest income for $220,000 was related to the life settlement investments.  The Company incurred a realized loss on foreclosure and sale of an asset acquired of approximately $212,000.  Dividends for Participating Preferred Stock were not declared for the three months ended September 30, 2009.  For three months ended September 30, 2008 dividends for Participating Preferred Stock were $84,375. Financial Condition at September 30, 2009 and June 30, 2009 Assets and Liabilities Total assets decreased $3,174,089, to $25,112,067, at September 30, 2009 as compared to June 30, 2009 total assets of $28,286,156. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in investments of $3,452,271, partially offset by an increase in cash and equivalents of $308,209.  Total liabilities decreased during the quarter by $201,541, primarily due to a reduction of interest payable of $158,808, and a reduction in other liabilities of $42,733. Liquidity and Capital Resources The Company has funded its operations through private and public placements of its securities, bank financing, the issuance to the SBA of its subordinated debentures and internally generated funds.  28    At September 30, 2009, approximately 3% of Elks indebtedness was represented by indebtedness to its banks and other lenders with variable rates ranging from 3.9% to 4.5%, whereas approximately 92% of the Companys indebtedness was due to debentures issued to the SBA with fixed rates of interest plus user fees resulting in rates ranging from 4.99% to 5.54%. At September 30, 2009, the Company had available $472,000 of credit lines from its banks, of which $102,000 was available to draw down as of that date, subject to 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 funds. In September 2006, the Company invested in life settlement contracts which require the company to continue premium payments to keep the policies in force through the insureds life expectancy, or until such time the policies are sold.  The Company may sell the policies at any time, at its sole discretion.  However, if the Company chooses to keep the policies, as of and after September 30, 2009, premium payments due through the life expectancy of the insured are approximately $6,498,000 over the next five years and $5,763,000 thereafter (see Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements). In October, 2009, Elk received written approval from the SBA that it had been granted a commitment for an additional $9,175,000 in SBA long term guaranteed debentures. Loan amortization and prepayments also provide a source of funding for the Company. Prepayments on loans are influenced significantly by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. The Company will distribute at least 90% of its investment company taxable income and, accordingly, will continue to rely upon external sources of funds to finance growth. To provide the funds necessary for expansion, management expects to raise additional capital and to incur, from time to time, additional bank indebtedness and to obtain SBA loans. There can be no assurances that such additional financing will be available on acceptable terms. Recently Issued Accounting Standards 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 Company does not expect adoption of FASB ASU 2009-12 to have a material impact on its 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 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 Company does not expect adoption of FASB ASU 2009-05 to 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, 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  29    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. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK The Companys business activities contain elements of risk. The Company considers the principal types of risk to be fluctuations in interest rates and portfolio valuations.  The Company considers the management of risk essential to conducting its businesses.  Accordingly, the Companys risk management systems and procedures are designed to identify and analyze the Companys 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. The Company values its investment portfolio at fair value as determined in good faith by the Companys Board of Directors in accordance with the Companys valuation policy.  Unlike certain lending institutions, the Company is not permitted to establish reserves for loan losses.  Instead, the Company must value each individual investment and portfolio loan on a quarterly basis.  The Company records unrealized depreciation on investments and loans when it believes that an asset has been impaired and full collection is unlikely.  Without a readily ascertainable market value, the estimated value of the Companys portfolio of investments may differ significantly from the values that would be placed on the investment portfolio if there existed a ready market for the investments.  The Company adjusts the valuation of the portfolio quarterly to reflect the Board of Directors estimate of the current fair value of each component of the portfolio.  Any changes in estimated fair value are recorded in the Companys statement of operations as net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments. In addition, the illiquidity of our investment portfolio may adversely affect our ability to dispose of investments at times when it may be advantageous for us to liquidate such 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 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. Assuming that the assets and liabilities 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 in an additional net increase in net assets from operations of $45,581 at September 30, 2009. This is comprised of a 1% change in two components, loans receivable of $18,602,347 at variable interest rate terms, and $370,000 for bank debt subject to variable market rates.  This hypothetical does not take into account interest rate floors or caps on the Companys loan receivable portfolio.  No assurances can be given however, that actual results would not differ materially from the potential outcome simulated by these estimates.  30    ITEM 4T.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate

disclosure controls and procedures (

as defined in Rules 13a-15(

e

) and 15d-15(

e) under the Exchange Act). Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an
evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on such evaluation, our management,

including our Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Financial Officerconcluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were

 effective as of September 30, 2009 Because of their inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that disclosure controls and procedures may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Internal Control over Financial Reporting There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2009 that have

 materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting. IMPORTANT FACTORS RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Quarterly 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 Quarterly 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 Quarterly 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 Quarterly 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 informal 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 BDC and a RIC; and · the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly 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 Quarterly Report.  31    PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION INFORMATION INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. Certain information previously disclosed in Part I of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are incorporated by reference into Part II of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Item 1. Legal Proceedings The Company is not currently a party to any material legal proceeding. 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. Item 1A. Risk Factors None Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds None Item 3. Default upon Senior Securities None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders None Item 5. Other Information On November 2, 2009, Elk executed a fixed rate promissory note with Bank Leumi USA (the Leumi Note) to extend its current line of credit in the principal amount of $120,000 to January 4, 2010 at an interest rate of 3.70%.  As part of the agreement, Elk must maintain a certificate of deposit in the amount of $120,000. On October 31, 2009, Elk executed an agreement to extend its line of credit with Israel Discount Bank in the principal amount of $250,000 to January 31, 2010 at an interest rate of 1% over the banks prime rate of interest.  The credit line was reduced from $352,000 and is currently fully drawn upon. Item 6. Exhibits The Exhibits filed as part of this report on Form 10-Q are listed on the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such Exhibits, which Exhibit index is incorporated by reference. Exhibit Index (a) Exhibits 10.1 Executed Fixed Rate Promissory Note dated November 2, 2009 between Elk Associates Funding Corp. and Bank Leumi USA.  (attached hereto) 10.2 Executed Demand Grid  Promissory Note dated April 30, 2009 between Elk Associates Funding Corp. and Israel Discount Bank of New York as amended as of October 31, 2009 and extended to January 31, 2010  (attached hereto) 31.1 Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  (attached hereto) 31.2 Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  (attached hereto) 32.1 Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  (attached hereto) 32.2 Certification pursuant to 18 USC Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  (attached hereto) (All other items of Part II are inapplicable)  32    AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. AMERITRANS CAPITAL CORPORATION Dated:  November 16, 2009 By: /s/ Michael Feinsod Michael Feinsod Chief Executive Officer and President    33