EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS Reports 37% Increase in Revenue for the 3rd Quarter
EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire - First Call) – March 17, 2008) 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 third quarter ended January 31, 2008.
For the quarter ended January 31, 2008, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $24.8 million compared to $18.1 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 37%. For the third quarter of FY2008, the reported net income was approximately $383,000 or $0.05 per diluted share compared to $1.25 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.
For the nine months ended January 31, 2008, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $74.7 million compared to $52.3 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 43%. For the nine months ended January 31, 2008, the reported net income was approximately $3.16 million or $0.40 per diluted share compared to $3.23 million or $0.54 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.
A conference call is scheduled for today at 5:00 pm ET. To participate on the conference call, please dial 800-391-2548 for calls within the U.S. and 302-709-8328 for calls from international locations. Upon reaching the operator, verbally transmit the participant code VH37672. Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, will be discussing the company’s third quarter financial performance and the outlook for the fourth quarter. When the overview concludes, your questions can be asked by pressing *1 and your questions can be removed from the queue by pressing the number sign. Replays of the conference call will be available for a period of five days by dialing 402-220-2946 and using 37672# as the pass code.
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)
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| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | January 31, | | | January 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 24,802,079 | | | $ | 18,121,405 | | | $ | 74,723,129 | | | $ | 52,310,727 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 18,010,149 | | | | 12,150,372 | | | | 53,844,717 | | | | 36,202,802 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 5,573,644 | | | | 3,538,395 | | | | 14,151,781 | | | | 9,874,455 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 618,002 | | | | 310,074 | | | | 1,616,204 | | | | 880,965 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 24,201,795 | | | | 15,998,841 | | | | 69,612,702 | | | | 46,958,222 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 600,284 | | | | 2,122,564 | | | | 5,110,427 | | | | 5,352,505 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 69,269 | | | | 112,387 | | | | 377,487 | | | | 326,823 | |
Interest income | | | (81,082 | ) | | | (120,164 | ) | | | (436,257 | ) | | | (294,916 | ) |
Minority interest | | | (23,907 | ) | | | - | | | | 36,881 | | | | - | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 636,004 | | | | 2,130,341 | | | | 5,132,316 | | | | 5,320,598 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 252,701 | | | | 878,462 | | | | 1,974,885 | | | | 2,089,642 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 383,303 | | | $ | 1,251,879 | | | $ | 3,157,431 | | | $ | 3,230,956 | |
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Basic net income per common share | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.23 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | 0.59 | |
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Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.40 | | | $ | 0.54 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,093,662 | | | | 5,547,671 | | | | 7,049,099 | | | | 5,454,911 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,801,597 | | | | 6,323,169 | | | | 7,951,545 | | | | 6,011,224 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| | January 31, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 8,417,056 | | | $ | 21,558,739 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 at January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007 | | | 25,017,770 | | | | 16,560,636 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 4,599,455 | | | | 2,499,940 | |
Inventory | | | 3,430,194 | | | | 2,260,082 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,605,511 | | | | 732,043 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 75,271 | | | | 27,000 | |
Total current assets | | | 43,145,257 | | | | 43,638,440 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 6,571,669 | | | | 5,488,920 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 2,315,778 | | | | 1,683,349 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 23,966,807 | | | | 20,469,608 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 439,999 | | | | 273,353 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 76,439,510 | | | $ | 71,553,670 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | January 31, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 3,059,968 | | | $ | 2,598,872 | |
Current portion of borrowings under line of credit | | | 570,000 | | | | - | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 30,205 | | | | - | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 8,931,405 | | | | 6,802,110 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 2,680,072 | | | | 2,272,688 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 740,381 | | | | 504,458 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 168,365 | | | | 707,000 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 354,767 | | | | 433,361 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 16,535,163 | | | | 13,318,489 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | 644,000 | | | | 4,454,217 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 195,738 | | | | 284,016 | |
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 307,270 | | | | - | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 835,447 | | | | 611,000 | |
Total liabilities | | | 18,517,618 | | | | 18,667,722 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiary | | | 1,390,846 | | | | 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, 7,105,104 and 6,971,698 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007, respectively | | | 710 | | | | 697 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 49,494,446 | | | | 47,901,159 | |
Retained earnings | | | 6,788,646 | | | | 3,631,215 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation | | | 247,244 | | | | (1,088 | ) |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 56,531,046 | | | | 51,531,983 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 76,439,510 | | | $ | 71,553,670 | |
Note 1 - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.
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