PRESS RELEASE      
 SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated


WPCS Reports Record Revenue and $0.16 EPS for First Quarter


EXTON, PA — (PR Newswire-First Call) - September 14, 2006) WPCS International Incorporated (Nasdaq: WPCS) a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has reported its financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2006. For the quarter ended July 31, 2006, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $16.4 million compared to $12.2 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 35%. For the first quarter of FY2007, the reported net income was approximately $914,000 or $0.16 per share. For the same period last year, the reported net loss was approximately $3.8 million or $0.99 per share which included a non-cash loss of approximately $4.1 million related to accounting for warrant liabilities.

 
Other First Quarter Highlights Include:

·  
The acquisition of New England Communications Systems, Inc.
·  
The acquisition of Southeastern Communication Service, Inc.
·  
The announcement of FY2007 guidance of $75 million in revenue, $4 million in net income and $0.72 EPS


Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS International Incorporated, stated: “We are pleased with the first quarter results and it keeps us on target to achieve the FY2007 financial objectives. Revenue reached a new record level and net income was the highest achieved on a quarterly basis in the history of the company if you exclude the non-cash gains applied in FY2006 and FY2005. Demand for our services is very strong, evidenced by the announcement of nearly $17 million in contracts in August alone. Furthermore, with our two recent acquisitions, our geographic scope and engineering expertise has also reached new levels. The wireless market continues to display significant growth and WPCS has positioned itself successfully to take advantage of this growing sector. We look forward to a productive FY2007.”



About WPCS International Incorporated:

WPCS International Incorporated provides design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure including site design, product integration and project management. The company has an extensive customer base that includes corporations, government entities and educational institutions. For more information, please visit our website at 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:

Carol Lindley
WPCS International Incorporated
610-903-0400 x100
ir@wpcs.com


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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(Unaudited)
 
            
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
July 31,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
       
(Note 1)
 
           
REVENUE
 
$
16,436,278
 
$
12,171,639
 
               
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
             
Cost of revenue
   
11,691,468
   
9,130,091
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
3,096,322
   
2,263,955
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
233,649
   
211,467
 
               
Total costs and expenses
   
15,021,439
   
11,605,513
 
               
OPERATING INCOME
   
1,414,839
   
566,126
 
               
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
             
Interest expense
   
79,934
   
46,349
 
Interest income
   
(100,535
)
 
(7,584
)
Loss on change in fair value of warrants
   
-
   
4,110,594
 
               
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
   
1,435,440
   
(3,583,233
)
               
Income tax provision
   
521,013
   
212,083
 
               
NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
914,427
   
($3,795,316
)
               
Basic net income (loss) per common share
 
$
0.17
   
($0.99
)
               
Diluted net income (loss) per common share
 
$
0.16
   
($0.99
)
               
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
   
5,316,482
   
3,821,385
 
               
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
   
5,668,242
   
3,821,385
 


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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
   
           
   
July 31,
 
April 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2006
 
2006
 
   
(Unaudited)
     
CURRENT ASSETS:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
7,136,295
 
$
12,279,646
 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 and $104,786 at July 31, 2006 and April 30, 2006, respectively
   
16,249,084
   
12,141,789
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
   
2,466,888
   
1,441,977
 
Inventory
   
1,757,804
   
1,204,540
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
696,470
   
286,625
 
Deferred income taxes
   
41,000
   
78,000
 
Total current assets
   
28,347,541
   
27,432,577
 
               
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
   
2,013,477
   
1,352,216
 
               
CUSTOMER LISTS, net
   
786,305
   
864,388
 
               
GOODWILL
   
19,077,318
   
14,239,918
 
               
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS, net
   
97,943
   
111,091
 
               
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
   
55,000
   
51,000
 
               
OTHER ASSETS
   
586,870
   
71,128
 
               
Total assets
 
$
50,964,454
 
$
44,122,318
 


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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
 
           
   
July 31,
 
April 30,
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
2006
 
2006
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(Note 1)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
             
Current portion of capital lease obligation
 
$
21,595
 
$
-
 
Current portion of loans payable
   
276,276
   
231,065
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
6,683,344
   
4,989,861
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
   
1,694,044
   
1,085,312
 
Deferred revenue
   
539,757
   
128,052
 
Due to shareholders
   
318,109
   
381,377
 
Income taxes payable
   
592,166
   
420,066
 
Deferred income taxes
   
18,000
   
21,000
 
Total current liabilities
   
10,143,291
   
7,256,733
 
               
Borrowings under line of credit
   
4,437,446
   
3,000,000
 
Loans payable, net of current portion
   
310,359
   
256,692
 
Due to shareholders, net of current portion
   
512,891
   
514,623
 
Deferred income taxes
   
477,000
   
531,000
 
Total liabilities
   
15,880,987
   
11,559,048
 
               
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
             
               
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, 5,494,853 and 5,264,284 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2006 and April 30, 2006, respectively
   
549
   
526
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
35,130,877
   
33,525,130
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(47,959
)
 
(962,386
)
               
Total shareholders' equity
   
35,083,467
   
32,563,270
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
$
50,964,454
 
$
44,122,318
 


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

 
 
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