EXHIBIT 99.1
 
PRESS RELEASE                                                                                                      SOURCE: WPCS International Incorporated



WPCS Reports 37% Increase in Revenue for the 3rd Quarter

 
EXTON, PA - (PR Newswire - First Call) – March 17, 2008) 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 third quarter ended January 31, 2008.

For the quarter ended January 31, 2008, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $24.8 million compared to $18.1 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 37%.  For the third quarter of FY2008, the reported net income was approximately $383,000 or $0.05 per diluted share compared to $1.25 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.

For the nine months ended January 31, 2008, WPCS reported total revenue of approximately $74.7 million compared to $52.3 million for the same period a year ago, which represents an increase of approximately 43%.  For the nine months ended January 31, 2008, the reported net income was approximately $3.16 million or $0.40 per diluted share compared to $3.23 million or $0.54 per diluted share for the same period a year ago.

A conference call is scheduled for today at 5:00 pm ET. To participate on the conference call, please dial 800-391-2548 for calls within the U.S. and 302-709-8328 for calls from international locations. Upon reaching the operator, verbally transmit the participant code VH37672. Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, will be discussing the company’s third quarter financial performance and the outlook for the fourth quarter. 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 37672# as the pass code.
 
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:

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 INCOME
(Unaudited)

                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
January 31,
   
January 31,
 
   
2008
   
2007
   
2008
   
2007
 
                         
                         
REVENUE
  $ 24,802,079     $ 18,121,405     $ 74,723,129     $ 52,310,727  
                                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
                               
Cost of revenue
    18,010,149       12,150,372       53,844,717       36,202,802  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    5,573,644       3,538,395       14,151,781       9,874,455  
Depreciation and amortization
    618,002       310,074       1,616,204       880,965  
                                 
Total costs and expenses
    24,201,795       15,998,841       69,612,702       46,958,222  
                                 
OPERATING INCOME
    600,284       2,122,564       5,110,427       5,352,505  
                                 
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME):
                               
Interest expense
    69,269       112,387       377,487       326,823  
Interest income
    (81,082 )     (120,164 )     (436,257 )     (294,916 )
Minority interest
    (23,907 )     -       36,881       -  
                                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION
    636,004       2,130,341       5,132,316       5,320,598  
                                 
Income tax provision
    252,701       878,462       1,974,885       2,089,642  
                                 
NET INCOME
  $ 383,303     $ 1,251,879     $ 3,157,431     $ 3,230,956  
                                 
Basic net income per common share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.23     $ 0.45     $ 0.59  
                                 
Diluted net income per common share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.20     $ 0.40     $ 0.54  
                                 
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    7,093,662       5,547,671       7,049,099       5,454,911  
                                 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    7,801,597       6,323,169       7,951,545       6,011,224  


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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


             
   
January 31,
   
April 30,
 
ASSETS
 
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Note 1)
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 8,417,056     $ 21,558,739  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $98,786 at January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007
    25,017,770       16,560,636  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
    4,599,455       2,499,940  
Inventory
    3,430,194       2,260,082  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,605,511       732,043  
Deferred tax assets
    75,271       27,000  
Total current assets
    43,145,257       43,638,440  
                 
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
    6,571,669       5,488,920  
                 
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
    2,315,778       1,683,349  
                 
GOODWILL
    23,966,807       20,469,608  
                 
OTHER ASSETS
    439,999       273,353  
                 
Total assets
  $ 76,439,510     $ 71,553,670  

 
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
January 31,
   
April 30,
 
   
2008
   
2007
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Note 1)
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
           
             
Current portion of loans payable
  $ 3,059,968     $ 2,598,872  
Current portion of borrowings under line of credit
    570,000       -  
Current portion of capital lease obligations
    30,205       -  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    8,931,405       6,802,110  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
    2,680,072       2,272,688  
Deferred revenue
    740,381       504,458  
Due to shareholders
    168,365       707,000  
Income taxes payable
    354,767       433,361  
Total current liabilities
    16,535,163       13,318,489  
                 
Borrowings under line of credit
    644,000       4,454,217  
Loans payable, net of current portion
    195,738       284,016  
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
    307,270       -  
Deferred tax liabilities
    835,447       611,000  
Total liabilities
    18,517,618       18,667,722  
                 
Minority interest in subsidiary
    1,390,846       1,353,965  
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, 7,105,104 and 6,971,698 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2008 and April 30, 2007, respectively
    710       697  
Additional paid-in capital
    49,494,446       47,901,159  
Retained earnings
    6,788,646       3,631,215  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on foreign currency translation
    247,244       (1,088 )
                 
Total shareholders' equity
    56,531,046       51,531,983  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 76,439,510     $ 71,553,670  
 
Note 1 - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to current presentation.
 
 
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