Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE | SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated |
WPCS REPORTS FISCAL FIRST QUARTER 2009 EARNINGS
Revenues of $28.3 Million
Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.12
Exton, PA – September 15, 2008 – WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communications systems and wireless infrastructure, today reported results for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended July 31, 2008. WPCS reported revenues of $28.3 million for the 2009 first quarter representing an increase of 29.6% from revenues of $21.8 million reported for the corresponding period in the 2008 fiscal year. The increase in revenues during the first quarter of 2009 was driven by a 36.3% increase in revenues from the Company’s specialty communications systems operations and was attributable to several acquisitions completed in earlier periods. WPCS also reported net income of $838 thousand, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the 2009 first quarter ended July 31, 2008 compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the 2008 first quarter ended July 31, 2007.
“We are pleased with our results for the fiscal 2009 first quarter, which met our internal expectations,” stated Andrew Hidalgo, WPCS International Incorporated’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our revenue continues to grow despite an operating environment that remains somewhat challenging due to economic conditions. We remain focused on providing high quality services to customers in the specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure sectors. Specifically, we continue to see market demand in the specialty communication systems market, which is the largest portion of our business, and remain confident that WPCS is well positioned to continue to capitalize on growth opportunities in this sector.”
Highlights for the first quarter of 2009 included the following:
· | Revenues from the specialty communication systems segment represented approximately 88% of total revenue in the fiscal 2009 first quarter compared to 84% during the fiscal 2008 first quarter. Revenues from the wireless infrastructure services segment represented approximately 12% of total revenue in the fiscal 2009 first quarter compared to 16% in the fiscal 2008 first quarter. |
· | The backlog of unfilled orders for WPCS was approximately $54 million at July 31, 2008 compared to $31 million at the corresponding period in 2007. |
· | Additionally, the Company’s bid list – representing project bids under proposal for new and existing customers – was approximately $156 million at July 31, 2008 compared to $96 million at July 31, 2007. |
· | WPCS continues to maintain a healthy financial position with approximately $4.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $28.4 million in working capital and credit facility borrowings of $7.6 million as of July 31, 2008. |
Conference Call Details
WPCS has scheduled a conference for today at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss 2009 first quarter results. Please dial 303-262-2143 and ask for the WPCS call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay of the call will be available through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 22, 2008 and may be accessed by dialing 303-590-3000 using the passcode 11119167#. An audio archive will also be available on WPCS’s website at http://www.wpcs.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately ninety days.
About WPCS
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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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 AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited
| | Three Months Ended | |
| | July 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 28,267,531 | | | $ | 21,816,006 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 20,184,874 | | | | 15,187,752 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 5,937,489 | | | | 4,059,256 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 689,142 | | | | 529,587 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 26,811,505 | | | | 19,776,595 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 1,456,026 | | | | 2,039,411 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 111,603 | | | | 122,582 | |
Interest income | | | (26,039 | ) | | | (214,512 | ) |
Minority interest | | | 41,246 | | | | 3,648 | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 1,329,216 | | | | 2,127,693 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 490,905 | | | | 855,078 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 838,311 | | | $ | 1,272,615 | |
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Basic net income per common share | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.18 | |
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Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.16 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,251,083 | | | | 6,973,659 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,260,035 | | | | 8,050,686 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| | July 31, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 3,995,309 | | | $ | 7,449,530 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $94,067 and $98,786 at July 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008, respectively | | | 32,417,735 | | | | 29,092,488 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 4,808,297 | | | | 3,887,152 | |
Inventory | | | 3,345,333 | | | | 2,791,782 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,586,413 | | | | 1,002,993 | |
Prepaid income tax | | | - | | | | 122,342 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 158,873 | | | | 35,939 | |
Total current assets | | | 46,311,960 | | | | 44,382,226 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 7,035,920 | | | | 6,828,162 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 2,671,518 | | | | 2,929,937 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 32,239,771 | | | | 28,987,501 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 395,383 | | | | 820,315 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 88,654,552 | | | $ | 83,948,141 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
| | July 31, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 697,141 | | | $ | 1,272,112 | |
Borrowings under line of credit | | | - | | | | 750,000 | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 70,637 | | | | 91,491 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 8,572,132 | | | | 9,305,791 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 4,829,142 | | | | 3,602,422 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 869,169 | | | | 602,560 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 2,588,262 | | | | 2,300,083 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 328,444 | | | | - | |
Total current liabilities | | | 17,954,927 | | | | 17,924,459 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | 7,626,056 | | | | 4,376,056 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 131,538 | | | | 156,978 | |
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 233,971 | | | | 215,780 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,626,918 | | | | 1,173,786 | |
Total liabilities | | | 27,573,410 | | | | 23,847,059 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiary | | | 1,373,096 | | | | 1,331,850 | |
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 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 | | | 725 | | | | 725 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 50,802,710 | | | | 50,775,938 | |
Retained earnings | | | 8,547,873 | | | | 7,709,562 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income on foreign currency translation | | | 356,738 | | | | 283,007 | |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 59,708,046 | | | | 58,769,232 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 88,654,552 | | | $ | 83,948,141 | |
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