Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS Reports Record Revenue and $0.16 EPS for the 1st Quarter
EXTON, PA — (PR Newswire-First Call) – September 14, 2007) 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 first quarter ended July 31, 2007. For the quarter ended July 31, 2007, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $21.8 million compared to $16.4 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of 33%. For the first quarter of FY2008, the reported net income was approximately $1.3 million or $0.16 per diluted share compared to $914,000 or $0.16 per diluted share for the same period a year ago, which represents a net income increase of 39%.
Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS International Incorporated, stated: “The management team at WPCS is very pleased with the first quarter results. In planning our guidance figures for FY2008, our first quarter objectives were achieved. We remain on target in achieving the annual guidance of $107 million in revenue and $0.88 in earnings per diluted share. The first quarter was the first full quarter for two acquisitions concluded in April 2007. The second quarter will include two new acquisitions concluded in August 2007. The economic indicators we use to measure our short term revenue producing capability are bids, which are at an all time high of approximately $96 million and our backlog, which stands at approximately $31 million at the end of the quarter. With the higher level of bid activity, we anticipate that our backlog should grow in the months ahead. In addition, we continue to maintain a strong balance sheet with approximately $22 million in cash, $32 million in working capital and only $4.7 million in long term debt. Our engineering services are in demand both domestically and in China. In general, the specific services we provide for certain vertical sectors have increased productivity and generated cost savings for our end users. We have not seen any type of slowdown in the markets we serve at this point. We remain encouraged that FY2008 will be our most successful year thus far.”
About WPCS International Incorporated:
WPCS provides design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems, which includes dedicated wireless networks for specific applications and for wireless infrastructure, which encompasses cellular networks for wireless carriers. Our range of services includes site design, integration, cabling, electrical contracting, trenching, construction, testing and maintenance for corporations, government entities and educational institutions worldwide. For more information, please visit www.wpcs.com
Statements about the company's expectations, including 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.
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Contact:
Carol Lindley
WPCS International Incorporated
610-903-0400 x100
ir@wpcs.com
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | July 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 21,816,006 | | | $ | 16,436,278 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 15,187,752 | | | | 11,691,468 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 4,059,256 | | | | 3,096,322 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 529,587 | | | | 233,649 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 19,776,595 | | | | 15,021,439 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 2,039,411 | | | | 1,414,839 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 122,582 | | | | 79,934 | |
Interest income | | | (214,512 | ) | | | (100,535 | ) |
Minority interest | | | 3,648 | | | | - | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 2,127,693 | | | | 1,435,440 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 855,078 | | | | 521,013 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 1,272,615 | | | $ | 914,427 | |
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Basic net income per common share | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.17 | |
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Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 0.16 | | | $ | 0.16 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 6,973,659 | | | | 5,316,482 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 8,050,686 | | | | 5,668,242 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| | July 31, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 22,019,110 | | | $ | 21,558,739 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 at July 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007 | | | 17,593,447 | | | | 16,560,636 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 3,041,330 | | | | 2,499,940 | |
Inventory | | | 2,934,912 | | | | 2,260,082 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,230,011 | | | | 732,043 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 48,000 | | | | 54,000 | |
Total current assets | | | 46,866,810 | | | | 43,665,440 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 5,384,097 | | | | 5,488,920 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 1,544,188 | | | | 1,683,349 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 20,494,573 | | | | 20,469,608 | |
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DEFERRED TAX ASSETS | | | 144,000 | | | | 111,000 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 273,653 | | | | 273,353 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 74,707,321 | | | $ | 71,691,670 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | July 31, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 2,601,940 | | | $ | 2,598,872 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 8,461,248 | | | | 6,802,110 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 1,392,662 | | | | 2,272,688 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 695,834 | | | | 504,458 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 653,000 | | | | 707,000 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 982,456 | | | | 433,361 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 26,000 | | | | 27,000 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 14,813,140 | | | | 13,345,489 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | 4,454,217 | | | | 4,454,217 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 242,331 | | | | 284,016 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 827,000 | | | | 722,000 | |
Total liabilities | | | 20,336,688 | | | | 18,805,722 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiary | | | 1,357,613 | | | | 1,353,965 | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | | |
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 6,985,422 and 6,971,698 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007, respectively | | | 698 | | | | 696 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 48,045,815 | | | | 47,901,160 | |
Retained earnings | | | 4,903,830 | | | | 3,631,215 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation | | | 62,677 | | | | (1,088 | ) |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 53,013,020 | | | | 51,531,983 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 74,707,321 | | | $ | 71,691,670 | |
Note 1. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current presentation.