Exhibit 99.1
PRESS RELEASE SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS Reports FY2010 Second Quarter Financial Results
EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire-First Call) - - December 15, 2009 - NASDAQ: WPCS - News) - WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 ended October 31, 2009. For the second quarter, WPCS reported revenue of $24.3 million compared to $28.8 million for the same period a year ago. WPCS reported net income of $337,000 or $0.05 per diluted share for the second quarter compared to $362,000 or $0.05 per diluted share for the same period a year ago. Year to date through the six months ended October 31, 2009 WPCS reported revenue of $49.6 million compared to $57.0 million for the same period a year ago. For the six month period, the reported net income was $772,000 or $0.11 per diluted share compared to net income of $1.2 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.
Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, commented, “The second quarter results fell within our expectations and the company is reaffirming its guidance for fiscal year 2010, which is a range of $0.31 to $0.34 in earnings per share. Our backlog remained relatively flat at $28 million at the end of the second quarter, however, our bids have increased substantially to $245 million which is an indication that we are beginning to see a more robust level of activity. Due to this increase in bid activity, we expect our backlog to grow accordingly over the next few quarters. From an operating income perspective, a positive highlight in the second quarter was the achievement of a 31% gross margin. WPCS continues to maintain a healthy balance sheet with $22.3 million in working capital, $5.6 million in credit line borrowing and $8.5 million in cash. In addition, the credit line borrowing to working capital ratio remains favorably low at 25%. Accounts receivable remained stable with day sales outstanding of 70 days. In summary, the company feels confident that the second half of the fiscal year will show improvement over the first half of the fiscal year.”
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About WPCS International Incorporated:
WPCS is a design-build engineering company that focuses on the implementation requirements of communications infrastructure. The company provides its engineering capabilities including wireless communication, specialty construction and electrical power to the public services, healthcare, energy and corporate enterprise markets 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.
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CONTACT:
WPCS International Incorporated
610-903-0400 x101
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | October 31, | | | October 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
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REVENUE | | $ | 24,301,560 | | | $ | 28,767,681 | | | $ | 49,585,343 | | | $ | 57,035,212 | |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 16,752,484 | | | | 21,421,304 | | | | 34,910,296 | | | | 41,606,178 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 6,286,661 | | | | 5,945,671 | | | | 12,140,145 | | | | 11,883,160 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 658,199 | | | | 651,039 | | | | 1,308,143 | | | | 1,340,181 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 23,697,344 | | | | 28,018,014 | | | | 48,358,584 | | | | 54,829,519 | |
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OPERATING INCOME | | | 604,216 | | | | 749,667 | | | | 1,226,759 | | | | 2,205,693 | |
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OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense | | | 78,277 | | | | 136,681 | | | | 140,637 | | | | 248,284 | |
Interest income | | | (1,612 | ) | | | (22,073 | ) | | | (3,531 | ) | | | (48,112 | ) |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION | | | 527,551 | | | | 635,059 | | | | 1,089,653 | | | | 2,005,521 | |
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Income tax provision | | | 254,605 | | | | 253,299 | | | | 492,687 | | | | 744,204 | |
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NET INCOME | | | 272,946 | | | | 381,760 | | | | 596,966 | | | | 1,261,317 | |
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Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest | | | (63,841 | ) | | | 19,950 | | | | (174,738 | ) | | | 61,196 | |
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NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WPCS | | $ | 336,787 | | | $ | 361,810 | | | $ | 771,704 | | | $ | 1,200,121 | |
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Basic net income per common share attributable to WPCS | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 0.17 | |
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Diluted net income per common share attributable to WPCS | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 0.17 | |
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Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 6,942,266 | | | | 7,251,083 | | | | 6,942,266 | | | | 7,251,083 | |
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Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | | | 6,976,256 | | | | 7,262,419 | | | | 6,968,524 | | | | 7,259,353 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| | October 31, | | | April 30, | |
ASSETS | | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | Note 1 | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 8,511,319 | | | $ | 6,396,810 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $105,889 and $155,458 at October 31, 2009 and April 30, 2009, respectively | | | 24,728,415 | | | | 25,662,784 | |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | | | 4,034,783 | | | | 5,229,043 | |
Inventory | | | 3,093,949 | | | | 2,481,383 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 2,344,190 | | | | 1,674,952 | |
Prepaid income taxes | | | - | | | | 295,683 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 268,922 | | | | 70,413 | |
Total current assets | | | 42,981,578 | | | | 41,811,068 | |
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net | | | 6,498,162 | | | | 6,668,032 | |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net | | | 1,823,932 | | | | 1,983,879 | |
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GOODWILL | | | 33,094,959 | | | | 32,549,186 | |
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OTHER ASSETS | | | 132,204 | | | | 132,948 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 84,530,835 | | | $ | 83,145,113 | |
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | | October 31, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2009 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | Note 1 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
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Current portion of loans payable | | $ | 54,662 | | | $ | 89,210 | |
Borrowings under line of credit | | | 5,626,056 | | | | 5,626,056 | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 93,298 | | | | 96,001 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 8,894,587 | | | | 8,997,296 | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | | | 2,164,517 | | | | 2,511,220 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 640,156 | | | | 507,650 | |
Due to shareholders | | | 2,988,674 | | | | 2,951,008 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 190,423 | | | | - | |
Total current liabilities | | | 20,652,373 | | | | 20,778,441 | |
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Loans payable, net of current portion | | | 51,511 | | | | 71,634 | |
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion | | | 106,786 | | | | 151,425 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 1,565,866 | | | | 1,467,971 | |
Total liabilities | | | 22,376,536 | | | | 22,469,471 | |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | | | | | | | | |
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EQUITY: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | | | - | | | | - | |
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Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 6,942,266 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2009 and April 30, 2009, respectively | | | 694 | | | | 694 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 50,246,439 | | | | 50,175,479 | |
Retained earnings | | | 10,152,893 | | | | 9,381,189 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation | | | 488,933 | | | | (321,798 | ) |
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Total WPCS shareholders' equity | | | 60,888,959 | | | | 59,235,564 | |
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Noncontrolling interest | | | 1,265,340 | | | | 1,440,078 | |
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Total equity | | | 62,154,299 | | | | 60,675,642 | |
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Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 84,530,835 | | | $ | 83,145,113 | |
Note 1. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.