-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, F74Y6CJ7M2DzNpHnWcVwLeSlJCJk9X5/R1RgCyxEBrI/46f4E2lrJg9I7lBsAG2x q98VDghXukc7At3Ep70JsQ== 0001013762-09-001678.txt : 20090914 0001013762-09-001678.hdr.sgml : 20090914 20090914172030 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001013762-09-001678 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090914 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20090914 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090914 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WPCS INTERNATIONAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001086745 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMMUNICATION SERVICES, NEC [4899] IRS NUMBER: 980204758 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0430 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-26277 FILM NUMBER: 091068156 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE EAST UWCHLAN AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 301 CITY: EXTON STATE: PA ZIP: 19341 BUSINESS PHONE: 6109030400 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE EAST UWCHLAN AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 301 CITY: EXTON STATE: PA ZIP: 19341 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHOENIX STAR VENTURES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20010424 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WOWTOWN COM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000315 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PARAMOUNT SERVICES CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990519 8-K 1 form8k.htm WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED FORM 8-K form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (date of earliest event reported):  September 14, 2009


 
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
0-26277
98-0204758
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

One East Uwchlan Avenue, Suite 301, Exton, PA 19341
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 903-0400

Copy of correspondence to:

Marc J. Ross, Esq.
Thomas A. Rose, Esq.
James M. Turner, Esq.
Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
61 Broadway
New York, New York 10006
Tel:  (212) 930-9700   Fax:  (212) 930-9725

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 
 
 

 
 
ITEM 2.02                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On September 14, 2009, WPCS International Incorporated (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2009. A copy of the press release that discusses this matter is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to, and incorporated by reference in, this report. The information in this Current Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

ITEM 7.01                      Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 14, 2009, the Company held an earnings conference call to discuss its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2009. The script of the earnings conference call is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

ITEM 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated September 14, 2009, issued by WPCS International Incorporated.

99.2 Script of September 14, 2009 Earnings Conference Call.



 
 

 

 
SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
  WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED  
       
Date:  September 14, 2009
By:
/s/ JOSEPH HEATER  
   
Joseph Heater
 
   
Chief Financial Officer
 
       

EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Unassociated Document
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
PRESS RELEASE   SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated



WPCS Reports FY2010 First Quarter Financial Results

EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire-First Call) - September 14, 2009 - NASDAQ: WPCS - News)  - WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ: WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure, today announced  financial results for its fiscal year 2010 first quarter ended July 31, 2009. For the first quarter, WPCS reported revenue of $25.3 million compared to $28.3 million a year ago and  net income was $435,000 or $0.06 per diluted share compared to net income of $838,000 or $0.12 per diluted share for the same period in the prior year. Consolidated gross margin increased sequentially to 28%.

Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, commented, “Overall, we are pleased with the first quarter results as it met our projected expectations. WPCS is reaffirming its guidance for fiscal year 2010 of $112 million in revenue, $2.2 million to $2.4 million in net income and $0.31 to $0.34 in fully diluted earnings per share. We believe the company is operating efficiently and is poised for earnings growth with anticipated higher revenue in the quarters ahead. In the first quarter, WPCS generated $2.8 million in cash from operations. The company continues to maintain a healthy balance sheet with $8.6 million in cash, $21.6 million in working capital and $5.6 million in credit line borrowings. The credit line borrowing to working capital ratio remains strong at 26%. We continue to view this ratio as an important indicator of our financial strength and ability to finance our growth from our operations. As of July 31, 2009, WPCS had approximately $32 million of backlog and $161 million of bid activity. In summary, we believe WPCS is building a foundation of consistent profitability as we plan for a higher level of earnings growth while expanding our design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure on a global scale.”

 
As a reminder, there will be an investor conference call at 5:00 pm ET today. 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 VH81647. Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, will be discussing the company’s financial results, market conditions and strategic development. 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 81647# as the pass code.

 
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.

____________________________________________________________________________________
Contact:

WPCS International Incorporated
610-903-0400 x101
ir@wpcs.com


 
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)


   
Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
         
(Note 1)
 
             
REVENUE
  $ 25,283,783     $ 28,267,531  
                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
               
Cost of revenue
    18,157,812       20,184,874  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    5,853,484       5,937,489  
Depreciation and amortization
    649,944       689,142  
Total costs and expenses
    24,661,240       26,811,505  
                 
OPERATING INCOME
    622,543       1,456,026  
                 
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
               
Interest expense
    62,360       111,603  
Interest income
    (1,919 )     (26,039 )
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
    562,102       1,370,462  
                 
Income tax provision
    238,082       490,905  
                 
NET INCOME
    324,020       879,557  
                 
Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (110,897 )     41,246  
                 
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WPCS
    434,917       838,311  
                 
Basic net income per common share attributable to WPCS
  $ 0.06     $ 0.12  
                 
Diluted net income per common share attributable to WPCS
  $ 0.06     $ 0.12  
                 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    6,942,266       7,251,083  
                 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    6,959,883       7,260,035  


 
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



   
July 31,
   
April 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2009
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Note 1)
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,616,347     $ 6,396,810  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $138,421 and $155,458 at July 31, 2009 and April 30, 2009, respectively
    24,349,603       25,662,784  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
    4,467,664       5,229,043  
Inventory
    2,666,690       2,481,383  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    2,226,899       1,674,952  
Prepaid income taxes
    103,084       295,683  
Deferred tax assets
    223,687       70,413  
Total current assets
    42,653,974       41,811,068  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
    6,698,587       6,668,032  
                 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
    1,917,799       1,983,879  
                 
GOODWILL
    32,884,947       32,549,186  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
    131,786       132,948  
                 
Total assets
  $ 84,287,093     $ 83,145,113  


 
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)


LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
July 31,
   
April 30,
 
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Note 1)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
           
             
Current portion of loans payable
  $ 73,936     $ 89,210  
Borrowings under line of credit
    5,626,056       5,626,056  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    95,293       96,001  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    8,139,514       8,997,296  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
    3,466,967       2,511,220  
Deferred revenue
    702,209       507,650  
Due to shareholders
    2,957,031       2,951,008  
Total current liabilities
    21,061,006       20,778,441  
                 
Loans payable, net of current portion
    58,462       71,634  
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
    128,655       151,425  
Deferred tax liabilities
    1,555,631       1,467,971  
Total liabilities
    22,803,754       22,469,471  
                 
                 
                 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
               
                 
EQUITY:
               
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
    -       -  
                 
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 6,942,266 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2009 and April 30, 2009, respectively
    694       694  
Additional paid-in capital
    50,209,938       50,175,479  
Retained earnings
    9,816,106       9,381,189  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation
    127,420       (321,798 )
                 
Total WPCS shareholders' equity
    60,154,158       59,235,564  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    1,329,181       1,440,078  
                 
Total equity
    61,483,339       60,675,642  
                 
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 84,287,093     $ 83,145,113  



Note 1: Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.

 
 
 
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EX-99.2 3 ex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 ex992.htm
Exhibit 99.2
 
INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL - September 14, 2009
 
[OPERATOR]

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the WPCS International Incorporated fiscal year 2010 first quarter investor conference call. Your host for today’s call is Andy Hidalgo, chairman and CEO of WPCS International Incorporated. Before I turn the call over to Mr. Hidalgo, please be advised that the participants on today’s call will be in a listen only mode until Mr. Hidalgo has concluded his opening remarks. Upon conclusion of the opening remarks, there will be a question and answer session.

In addition, we would like to note that statements about the company’s future expectations, including future revenue and earnings and all other statements made during this investor conference call, 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. I will now turn the call over to Mr. Hidalgo.


[ANDY HIDALGO]

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to our fiscal year 2010 first quarter investor conference call. The agenda for today’s call will include a discussion of our first quarter financial results and our fiscal year 2010 financial expectations. In addition, I will discuss market conditions and conclude with a review of our strategic development.
___________

During our fiscal year 2010 first quarter ended July 31, 2009, WPCS reported net income of $435,000 or earnings of $0.06 per diluted share compared to net income of $293,000 or $0.04 per diluted share during the fourth quarter ended April 30th, 2009 and compared to net income of $838,000 or earnings of $0.12 per diluted share during the same period last year.

Revenue during the first quarter was $25.3 million compared to $24.7 million during the fourth quarter ended April 30th, 2009 and compared to $28.3 million during last year’s first quarter. For the first quarter, the revenue segmentation during the first quarter was 28% wireless communication, 14% specialty construction and 58% electrical power.

Consolidated gross margin during the first quarter was 28% compared to 29% during the same period last year, however, sequentially, our gross margin improved from 26% to 28%. SG&A expense as a percent of revenue was approximately 23% compared to 21% last year. Actual SG&A expenses are down year over year however the lower first quarter revenue production explains the increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenue.


 
 

 



In regards to our balance sheet, WPCS continues to maintain a strong position with $8.6 million in cash, $21.6 million in working capital and $5.6 million of credit line borrowings. Our credit line borrowing to working capital ratio remains favorably low at 26%. We continue to view this ratio as an important indicator of our financial strength and ability to finance our growth from our operations.

Accounts receivable collections remain stable with DSOs averaging 69 days which is within our expectations. As of July 31, 2009, WPCS had a backlog of $32 million and a bid list of $161 million. Most importantly, WPCS generated $2.8 million in cash from operations during the first quarter.
___________

Overall, we are pleased with the first quarter results as we saw a sequential increase in our revenue, gross margins and earnings. WPCS is reaffirming its guidance for fiscal year 2010 of $112 million in revenue, $2.2 million to $2.4 million in net income and $0.31 to $0.34 in fully diluted earnings per share. We believe the company is operating efficiently and is poised for earnings growth with anticipated higher revenue in the quarters ahead.

In the public services sector, which remains our largest sector representing 58% of our current backlog, the fiscal stimulus package enacted in February 2009 continues to be slow in developing due to the state government administrative efforts required in identifying projects, applying for funding and allocating proper staff to disburse and monitor funds. It has been estimated that as of August 31, 2009, only 16% of the $800 billion in fiscal stimulus has been distributed.

This will explain our lower sequential backlog as the conversion of bids to backlog is progressing at a slower pace. Even though there is a protracted disbursement of fiscal stimulus funds, WPCS is still maintaining a healthy financial position. In addition, the bid activity remains very high which indicates to us that an increase in expenditures is forthcoming. Therefore, we believe that we are in a position to accelerate earnings as the fiscal stimulus package increases its disbursements over the next several months.

Looking at the composition of the backlog, approximately 58% is comprised of public services projects, 24% in healthcare projects, 3% in energy projects and 15% in corporate enterprise projects. In regards to bids, 60% are for public services projects, 20% for healthcare projects, 2% for energy projects and 18% for corporate enterprise projects.

We believe the company is recognizing a trough in backlog and we are anticipating an increase of backlog activity in the quarters ahead. In the healthcare, corporate enterprise and international sectors, we are seeing a respectable level of bid activity for communication infrastructure services relative to the economic conditions. The increase in corporate enterprise activity is encouraging and is viewed by our management team as a sign of economic improvement.


 
 

 

 
At the moment, due to the uncertainty in healthcare reform legislation, the healthcare infrastructure market is experiencing moderate growth. There is no question that infrastructure is required due to the aging population but many healthcare networks are trying to determine what governmental incentives for infrastructure may exist in the near future. The bid activity in healthcare is respectable but it has the potential to expand rapidly once there is legislative certainty.

The same legislative uncertainty is affecting the energy infrastructure market and it revolves around the proposals regarding cap and trade policy. However, unlike the healthcare infrastructure market where often times there is no choice but to invest in infrastructure due to the demands of the aging population, the energy infrastructure market does not have the pressure to build alternative energy infrastructure because it can revert back to basic energy production provided oil prices remain stable. In addition, the capital expenditures for infrastructure and its return on investment remain protracted due to the moderate price of oil.

This does not change the fact that the need for alternative energy infrastructure in the future is significant and can be triggered in the quarters ahead by inflationary pressure and a weaker dollar leading to a higher price for oil. At the moment, there is a lot of wait and see in the energy infrastructure market but again, it is a market that has tremendous potential.

We believe that WPCS is positioned very well to take advantage of the opportunities that lay ahead in healthcare and energy because these are markets that cannot avoid the future demand for infrastructure. WPCS has a great reputation in these markets which should translate into earnings growth for shareholders.
___________

In regards to our strategic development, WPCS is focused on organic growth opportunities and market development. We are considering some acquisitions that will enhance our engineering capability, expand our customer base and broaden our geographic coverage. Any current acquisitions would be funded through cash from operations.
___________

In conclusion, the WPCS management team continues to feel confident that fiscal year 2010 will be a year of opportunity and improved earnings. WPCS is building a foundation of consistent profitability and efficiency as we plan for a higher level of earnings growth while expanding our design-build engineering services for communications infrastructure on a global scale. I would like to now turn the call over to the operator to begin the question and answer session.


[OPERATOR]

We will now begin the question and answer session. You can submit your question by pressing *1 and you can be removed from the queue by pressing the number sign.

If there are no further questions, I would like to thank all the participants on today’s WPCS International Incorporated fiscal year 2009 third quarter investor conference call. Please keep in mind that a replay of this investor conference call will be available for a period of five days by dialing 402-220-2946 and using 80444 # as the pass code. This will conclude the call.
 
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