Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS Reports Second Quarter FY2009 Financial Results and Revises Guidance
EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire-First Call) - - December 15, 2008 - NASDAQ: WPCS - News) - 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 second quarter FY2009 ended October 31, 2008. WPCS reported revenue of approximately $29 million for the second quarter compared to $28 million a year ago. WPCS reported net income of approximately $362,000 or $0.05 per diluted share for the second quarter compared to approximately $1.5 million or $0.19 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year. Year to date through the six months ended October 31, 2008, WPCS reported revenue of approximately $57 million compared to $50 million a year ago, which represents a 14% increase. For the six month period, the reported net income was approximately $1.2 million or $0.17 per diluted share compared to net income of approximately $2.8 million or $0.35 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year.
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In addition, WPCS is adjusting its FY2009 guidance downward from $125 million in revenue and $5.6 million in net income to a range of $112 million to $115 million in revenue and $2.7 million to $3.1 million in net income. The change in net income will reduce the earnings per share projection from $0.74 to a range of $0.38 to $0.44 per diluted share for FY2009 ending April 30, 2009.
Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, commented, “Although the current economic environment is challenging, WPCS remains healthy from a revenue, profitability and balance sheet perspective. We are encouraged about our markets, our backlog and our bid activity.”
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:
WPCS International Incorporated
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Unaudited
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | October 31, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2007 | | | 2008 | | | 2007 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 28,767,681 | | | $ | 28,105,044 | | | $ | 57,035,212 | | | $ | 49,921,050 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 21,421,304 | | | | 20,646,816 | | | | 41,606,178 | | | | 35,834,568 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 5,945,671 | | | | 4,518,881 | | | | 11,883,160 | | | | 8,578,137 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 651,039 | | | | 468,615 | | | | 1,340,181 | | | | 998,202 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 28,018,014 | | | | 25,634,312 | | | | 54,829,519 | | | | 45,410,907 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 749,667 | | | | 2,470,732 | | | | 2,205,693 | | | | 4,510,143 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 136,681 | | | | 185,636 | | | | 248,284 | | | | 308,218 | |
Interest income | | | (22,073 | ) | | | (140,663 | ) | | | (48,112 | ) | | | (355,175 | ) |
Minority interest | | | 19,950 | | | | 57,140 | | | | 61,196 | | | | 60,788 | |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 615,109 | | | | 2,368,619 | | | | 1,944,325 | | | | 4,496,312 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 253,299 | | | | 867,106 | | | | 744,204 | | | | 1,722,184 | |
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NET INCOME | | $ | 361,810 | | | $ | 1,501,513 | | | $ | 1,200,121 | | | $ | 2,774,128 | |
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Basic net income per common share | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.39 | |
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Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.35 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,251,083 | | | | 7,079,977 | | | | 7,251,083 | | | | 7,026,818 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 7,262,419 | | | | 7,958,535 | | | | 7,259,353 | | | | 8,013,332 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | October 31, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 13,235,880 | | | $ | 7,449,530 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $133,803 and $98,786 at October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008, respectively | | | 26,542,341 | | | | 29,092,488 | |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 4,819,434 | | | | 3,887,152 | |
Inventory | | | 3,186,090 | | | | 2,791,782 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 1,826,629 | | | | 1,002,993 | |
Prepaid income tax | | | - | | | | 122,342 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 166,329 | | | | 35,939 | |
Total current assets | | | 49,776,703 | | | | 44,382,226 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 6,858,020 | | | | 6,828,162 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 2,236,574 | | | | 2,929,937 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 32,081,048 | | | | 28,987,501 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 154,765 | | | | 820,315 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 91,107,110 | | | $ | 83,948,141 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | October 31, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2008 | | | 2008 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Note 1) | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 107,475 | | | $ | 1,272,112 | |
Borrowings under line of credit | | | - | | | | 750,000 | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 105,908 | | | | 91,491 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 10,715,483 | | | | 9,305,791 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 6,144,343 | | | | 3,602,422 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 808,251 | | | | 602,560 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 3,194,611 | | | | 2,300,083 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 170,816 | | | | - | |
Total current liabilities | | | 21,246,887 | | | | 17,924,459 | |
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Borrowings under line of credit | | | 7,626,056 | | | | 4,376,056 | |
Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 104,420 | | | | 156,978 | |
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 203,766 | | | | 215,780 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,174,380 | | | | 1,173,786 | |
Total liabilities | | | 30,355,509 | | | | 23,847,059 | |
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Minority interest in subsidiary | | | 1,393,046 | | | | 1,331,850 | |
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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, 7,251,083 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2008 and April 30, 2008 | | | 725 | | | | 725 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 50,827,277 | | | | 50,775,938 | |
Retained earnings | | | 8,909,683 | | | | 7,709,562 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income on foreign currency translation | | | (379,130 | ) | | | 283,007 | |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 59,358,555 | | | | 58,769,232 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 91,107,110 | | | $ | 83,948,141 | |
Note 1 - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.
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