Exhibit
99.1
PRESS
RELEASE SOURCE:
WPCS International Incorporated
WPCS
Announces Guidance for FY2009
EXTON, PA — (PR Newswire-First Call)
– July 17, 2008 – NASDAQ: WPCS – News) WPCS
International Incorporated (WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services
for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has announced
guidance for its current fiscal year. For FY2009, ending April 30, 2009, the
company expects to generate $125 million in revenue and $5.6 million in net
income. The estimated earnings per share will be $0.74 for the
year.
Also, the
company is announcing that it will issue its FY2008 audited year end results on
July 29, 2008 at approximately 4:00 pm ET to be followed by a conference call
scheduled for 4:30 pm ET. 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 VH51651. Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS, will be discussing the
company’s financial performance for FY2008, the outlook for FY2009 and strategic
initiatives. 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 800-355-2355 and using 51651# as the pass
code.
For
FY2008, ended April 30, 2008, WPCS has estimated that revenue will be a record
$101 million and net income will be approximately $4.1 million, which will yield
$0.52 in earnings per share. For the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2008, the
company has estimated that revenue will be approximately $27 million and net
income will be approximately $921,000 which will yield $0.13 in earnings per
share. The FY2008 year end audited results will be filed on July 29,
2008.
Andrew
Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS International Incorporated, commented, “FY2008 was a
successful year for WPCS from many perspectives. The company reached a record
revenue level with consistent profitability. We have established a strong
position in design-build engineering services for the high growth specialty
communication systems sector which should continue to serve as our foundation
for future growth. Although our fourth quarter earnings were substantially
better than the third quarter, we need to further improve our performance going
forward. We believe FY2009 will be our best year yet with expected year over
year revenue growth of 24%, net income growth of 36% and earnings per share
growth of 42%. The management team is focused on delivering these
projections.”
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 expectations, including 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