Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE | | SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated |
WPCS Reports Record Revenue and $0.52 EPS for FY2008
EXTON, PA - July 29, 2008 – WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, today reported financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008. WPCS reported record revenue of approximately $101.4 million for fiscal year 2008 compared to $70.0 million a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 45%. WPCS reported net income of approximately $4.1 million or $0.52 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008. For the same period last year, the reported net income was approximately $4.6 million or $0.72 per diluted share.
For the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2008, WPCS reported revenue of approximately $26.7 million compared to $17.7 million a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 51%. For the fourth quarter, the reported net income was approximately $921,000 or $0.13 per diluted share. For the same period last year, the reported net income was approximately $1.4 million or $0.18 per diluted share.
The company will be conducting a conference call today at 4:30 pm Eastern Time. To participate on the conference call, please dial 888-299-4099 for calls within the U.S. and 302-709-8337 for calls from international locations. Upon reaching the operator, verbally transmit the participant code VH51651. Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, will be discussing the company’s financial performance for FY2008 and will provide an operational and economic overview of the business that will include guidance for fiscal year 2009. 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 800-355-2355 and using 51651# 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.
WPCS International Incorporated
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
| | Three Months Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | April 30, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 26,707,999 | | | $ | 17,689,343 | | | $ | 101,431,128 | | | $ | 70,000,070 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 19,239,593 | | | | 11,578,549 | | | | 73,084,310 | | | | 47,781,351 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 5,150,992 | | | | 3,370,454 | | | | 19,302,773 | | | | 13,244,909 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 782,399 | | | | 358,521 | | | | 2,398,603 | | | | 1,239,486 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 25,172,984 | | | | 15,307,524 | | | | 94,785,686 | | | | 62,265,746 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 1,535,015 | | | | 2,381,819 | | | | 6,645,442 | | | | 7,734,324 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 145,497 | | | | 169,507 | | | | 522,984 | | | | 496,330 | |
Interest income | | | (74,865 | ) | | | (230,611 | ) | | | (511,122 | ) | | | (525,524 | ) |
Minority interest | | | (58,996 | ) | | | 23,099 | | | | (22,115 | ) | | | 23,099 | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 1,523,379 | | | | 2,419,824 | | | | 6,655,695 | | | | 7,740,419 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 602,463 | | | | 1,057,176 | | | | 2,577,348 | | | | 3,146,818 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 920,916 | | | $ | 1,362,648 | | | $ | 4,078,347 | | | $ | 4,593,601 | |
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Basic net income per common share | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | 0.58 | | | $ | 0.80 | |
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Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 0.13 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | 0.72 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,218,643 | | | | 6,879,964 | | | | 7,090,789 | | | | 5,772,423 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,258,741 | | | | 7,679,006 | | | | 7,840,852 | | | | 6,409,333 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | April 30, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 7,449,530 | | | $ | 21,558,739 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 at April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007 | | | 29,092,488 | | | | 16,560,636 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 3,887,152 | | | | 2,499,940 | |
Inventory | | | 2,791,782 | | | | 2,260,082 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,002,993 | | | | 732,043 | |
Prepaid income tax | | | 122,342 | | | | - | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 35,939 | | | | 27,000 | |
Total current assets | | | 44,382,226 | | | | 43,638,440 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 6,828,162 | | | | 5,488,920 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 2,929,937 | | | | 1,683,349 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 28,987,501 | | | | 20,469,608 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 820,315 | | | | 273,353 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 83,948,141 | | | $ | 71,553,670 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | April 30, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 1,272,112 | | | $ | 1,881,682 | |
Borrowings under line of credit | | | 750,000 | | | | - | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 91,491 | | | | - | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 9,305,791 | | | | 6,802,110 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 3,602,422 | | | | 2,272,688 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 602,560 | | | | 504,458 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 2,300,083 | | | | 1,424,190 | |
Income taxes payable | | | - | | | | 433,361 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 17,924,459 | | | | 13,318,489 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | 4,376,056 | | | | 4,454,217 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 156,978 | | | | 284,016 | |
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 215,780 | | | | - | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,173,786 | | | | 611,000 | |
Total liabilities | | | 23,847,059 | | | | 18,667,722 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiary | | | 1,331,850 | | | | 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, 7,251,083 and 6,971,698 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2008 and April 30, 2007, respectively | | | 725 | | | | 697 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 50,775,938 | | | | 47,901,159 | |
Retained earnings | | | 7,709,562 | | | | 3,631,215 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation | | | 283,007 | | | | (1,088 | ) |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 58,769,232 | | | | 51,531,983 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 83,948,141 | | | $ | 71,553,670 | |
Note 1. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period consolidated financial statements to conform to the current presentation.