Clark Holdings Inc.

CIK:0001338401|SEC Filings
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
6 Months Ended
Jul. 02, 2011
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
NOTE 11 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
On August 9, 2010, management began implementing a Board approved plan (“Plan”) to discontinue the Company’s start-up brokerage operations.  The decision to take this action resulted from an extensive evaluation of the division, which resulted in the conclusion that it was not achieving performance levels that warranted further investment.  Employment of the brokerage division’s remaining personnel was terminated, with transitional agreements reached with several of the divisions key management personnel.  Operations of the division ceased in the quarter ended October 2, 2010.

Refer to Note 9 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the significant components of discontinued brokerage operations results of operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended July 2, 2011 and July 3, 2010.  Other than trade receivables, trade payables and accrued obligations, including those resulting from severance and of lease exit costs, the division had no other material assets or obligations.  Other costs associated with exit or disposal activities are recorded when incurred.

The major classes of assets and liabilities included in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the discontinued brokerage division as of July 2, 2011 and January 1, 2011 were as follows:
 
($000s)
 
July 2, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Current assets
  $ –     $ 39  
Non-current assets
    –       –  
Total Assets
  $ –     $ 39  
                 
Current liabilities
  $ 254     $ 454  
Non-current liabilities
    –       –  
Total Liabilities
  $ 254     $ 454