Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE 160; SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS Reports Record Revenue and $0.19 EPS for the 2nd Quarter
EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire - First Call) – December 17, 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 second quarter ended October 31, 2007.
For the second quarter, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $28.1 million compared to $17.8 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 58%. For the second quarter of FY2008, the reported net income was approximately $1.5 million or $0.19 per diluted share compared to $1.1 million or $0.18 per diluted share for the same period a year ago, which represents a net income increase of approximately 41%.
For the six months ended October 31, 2007, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $49.9 million compared to $34.2 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 46%. For the six months ended October 31, 2007, the reported net income was approximately $2.8 million or $0.35 per diluted share compared to $2.0 million or $0.34 per diluted share for the same period a year ago, which represents a net income increase of approximately 40%.
Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS International Incorporated, stated: “The management team at WPCS is pleased with the second quarter results. The company met analyst expectations and we are on track in achieving our guidance estimates for fiscal year 2008. The second quarter was the first full quarter for two acquisitions concluded in August 2007. The third quarter will include two new acquisitions concluded in November 2007. At the end of the second quarter, our bid list is approximately $125 million and our backlog stands at approximately $36 million. These figures are very strong. In addition, our balance sheet remains healthy with $11 million in cash and $27.7 million in working capital. Our engineering services continue to be in demand in the U.S., in China and in our newly established operations in Australia. We remain encouraged that FY2008 will be our most successful year thus far.”
About WPCS International Incorporated:
WPCS is a design-build engineering company that focuses on the implementation requirements of wireless technology. The company serves the specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure sectors and provides services that include site design, technology integration, electrical contracting, construction and project management for corporations, government entities and educational institutions worldwide. For more information, please visit 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
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | October 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 28,105,044 | | | $ | 17,753,044 | | | $ | 49,921,050 | | | $ | 34,189,322 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 20,646,816 | | | | 12,360,962 | | | | 35,834,568 | | | | 24,052,430 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 4,518,881 | | | | 3,239,738 | | | | 8,578,137 | | | | 6,336,060 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 468,615 | | | | 337,242 | | | | 998,202 | | | | 570,891 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 25,634,312 | | | | 15,937,942 | | | | 45,410,907 | | | | 30,959,381 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 2,470,732 | | | | 1,815,102 | | | | 4,510,143 | | | | 3,229,941 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 185,636 | | | | 134,502 | | | | 308,218 | | | | 214,436 | |
Interest income | | | (140,663 | ) | | | (74,214 | ) | | | (355,175 | ) | | | (174,752 | ) |
Minority interest | | | 57,140 | | | | - | | | | 60,788 | | | | - | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 2,368,619 | | | | 1,754,814 | | | | 4,496,312 | | | | 3,190,257 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 867,106 | | | | 690,167 | | | | 1,722,184 | | | | 1,211,180 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 1,501,513 | | | $ | 1,064,647 | | | $ | 2,774,128 | | | $ | 1,979,077 | |
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Basic net income per common share | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | $ | 0.37 | |
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Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.35 | | | $ | 0.34 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,079,977 | | | | 5,500,579 | | | | 7,026,818 | | | | 5,408,531 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,953,098 | | | | 6,026,999 | | | | 8,007,103 | | | | 5,849,495 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | October 31, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 11,024,104 | | | $ | 21,558,739 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 at October 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007 | | | 23,544,604 | | | | 16,560,636 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 5,136,082 | | | | 2,499,940 | |
Inventory | | | 3,390,568 | | | | 2,260,082 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,343,722 | | | | 732,043 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 35,000 | | | | 27,000 | |
Total current assets | | | 44,474,080 | | | | 43,638,440 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 6,308,336 | | | | 5,488,920 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 2,096,281 | | | | 1,683,349 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 22,214,441 | | | | 20,469,608 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 144,275 | | | | 273,353 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 75,237,413 | | | $ | 71,553,670 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| | October 31, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 3,231,949 | | | $ | 2,598,872 | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 22,554 | | | | - | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 9,518,305 | | | | 6,802,110 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 2,344,853 | | | | 2,272,688 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 656,107 | | | | 504,458 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 644,000 | | | | 707,000 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 373,226 | | | | 433,361 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 16,790,994 | | | | 13,318,489 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | - | | | | 4,454,217 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 171,706 | | | | 284,016 | |
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 347,366 | | | | - | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 730,000 | | | | 611,000 | |
Total liabilities | | | 18,040,066 | | | | 18,667,722 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiary | | | 1,414,753 | | | | 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 | | | - | | | | - | |
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Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 7,084,344 and 6,971,698 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2007 and April 30, 2007, respectively | | | 708 | | | | 696 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 49,267,666 | | | | 47,901,160 | |
Retained earnings | | | 6,405,343 | | | | 3,631,215 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation | | | 108,877 | | | | (1,088 | ) |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 55,782,594 | | | | 51,531,983 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 75,237,413 | | | $ | 71,553,670 | |
Note 1. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.
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