Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS Reports Record Revenue and $0.18 EPS for the 2nd Quarter
EXTON, PA — (PR Newswire-First Call) - December 14, 2006) WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS) a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has reported its financial results for the second quarter ended October 31, 2006. For the quarter ended October 31, 2006, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $17.8 million compared to $14.2 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 25%. For the second quarter of FY2007, the reported net income was approximately $1,065,000 or $0.18 per diluted share. For the same period last year, the reported net income was approximately $3.2 million or $0.82 per diluted share which included a non-cash gain of approximately $2.4 million related to accounting for warrant liabilities.
For the six months ended October 31, 2006, WPCS reported total revenue of $34.2 million compared to $26.4 million for the same period a year ago, or an increase of approximately 29%. For the six months of FY2007, the reported net income was approximately $1,979,000 or $0.34 per diluted share. For the same period last year, the reported net loss was approximately $628,000 or $0.16 per diluted share which included a non-cash loss of approximately $1.7 million related to accounting for warrant liabilities.
Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS International Incorporated, stated: “FY2007 continues to be a strong year for WPCS. We achieved record revenue as well as a record net income level if you exclude the non-cash implications of the warrant liabilities last fiscal year. With a $20 million backlog and a $62 million bid list, which is our highest bid activity to date, our wireless engineering services continue to be in high demand. In addition, the company has generated $3.7 million in cash from operations for the first six months of this fiscal year and has improved its consolidated gross margin to 30%. We are meeting our financial objectives and it has certainly created a lot of energy for our company. We remain on target to achieve our FY2007 guidance.”
About WPCS International Incorporated:
WPCS International Incorporated provides design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure including site design, product integration and project management. The company has an extensive customer base that includes corporations, government entities and educational institutions. For more information, please visit our website at www.wpcs.com.
Statements about the company's future expectations, including future revenue and earnings and all other statements in this press release, other than historical facts, are "forward looking" statements and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. The company’s actual results could differ materially from expected results. In reflecting subsequent events or circumstances, the company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
CONTACT:
Carol Lindley
WPCS International Incorporated
610-903-0400 x100
ir@wpcs.com
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |
(Unaudited) | |
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| | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | |
| | October 31, | | October 31, | |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 | |
| | | | (Note 1) | | | | (Note 1) | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 17,753,044 | | $ | 14,250,243 | | $ | 34,189,322 | | $ | 26,421,882 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 12,360,962 | | | 10,339,132 | | | 24,052,430 | | | 19,469,223 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 3,239,738 | | | 2,355,681 | | | 6,336,060 | | | 4,622,383 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 337,242 | | | 209,593 | | | 570,891 | | | 421,060 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 15,937,942 | | | 12,904,406 | | | 30,959,381 | | | 24,512,666 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 1,815,102 | | | 1,345,837 | | | 3,229,941 | | | 1,909,216 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 134,502 | | | 65,694 | | | 214,436 | | | 112,041 | |
Interest income | | | (74,214 | ) | | (13,687 | ) | | (174,752 | ) | | (24,016 | ) |
(Gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants | | | - | | | (2,382,912 | ) | | - | | | 1,727,682 | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 1,754,814 | | | 3,676,742 | | | 3,190,257 | | | 93,509 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 690,167 | | | 509,025 | | | 1,211,180 | | | 721,108 | |
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NET INCOME (LOSS) | | $ | 1,064,647 | | $ | 3,167,717 | | $ | 1,979,077 | | | ($627,599 | ) |
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Basic net income (loss) per common share | | $ | 0.19 | | $ | 0.82 | | $ | 0.37 | | | ($0.16 | ) |
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Diluted net income (loss) per common share | | $ | 0.18 | | $ | 0.82 | | $ | 0.34 | | | ($0.16 | ) |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 5,500,579 | | | 3,853,994 | | | 5,408,531 | | | 3,837,689 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 6,026,999 | | | 3,869,522 | | | 5,849,495 | | | 3,837,689 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |
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| | October 31, | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2006 | | 2006 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 10,878,639 | | $ | 12,279,646 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 and $104,786 at October 31, 2006 and April 30, 2006, respectively | | | 13,667,657 | | | 12,141,789 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 2,248,549 | | | 1,441,977 | |
Inventory | | | 1,557,735 | | | 1,204,540 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 683,732 | | | 286,625 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 39,000 | | | 78,000 | |
Total current assets | | | 29,075,312 | | | 27,432,577 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 2,035,386 | | | 1,352,216 | |
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CUSTOMER LISTS, net | | | 1,535,638 | | | 864,388 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 18,823,738 | | | 14,239,918 | |
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DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net | | | 84,736 | | | 111,091 | |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | | | 80,000 | | | 51,000 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 248,130 | | | 71,128 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 51,882,940 | | $ | 44,122,318 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) | |
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| | October 31, | | April 30, | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | 2006 | | 2006 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Current portion of capital lease obligation | | $ | 14,224 | | $ | - | |
Current portion of loans payable | | | 277,533 | | | 231,065 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 5,940,676 | | | 4,989,861 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 2,016,187 | | | 1,085,312 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 512,024 | | | 128,052 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 678,610 | | | 381,377 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 506,366 | | | 420,066 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 17,000 | | | 21,000 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 9,962,620 | | | 7,256,733 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | 4,437,446 | | | 3,000,000 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 299,898 | | | 256,692 | |
Due to shareholders, net of current portion | | | 468,891 | | | 514,623 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 488,000 | | | 531,000 | |
Total liabilities | | | 15,656,855 | | | 11,559,048 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | | | - | | | - | |
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Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 5,514,187 and 5,264,284 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2006 and April 30, 2006, respectively | | | 551 | | | 526 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 35,208,843 | | | 33,525,130 | |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | 1,016,691 | | | (962,386 | ) |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 36,226,085 | | | 32,563,270 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 51,882,940 | | $ | 44,122,318 | |
Note 1: Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.