UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-QSB
(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003
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[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-26277
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 98-0204758
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
140 SOUTH VILLAGE AVENUE
SUITE 20
EXTON, PENNSYLVANIA 19341
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(610) 903-0400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.
2438 MARINE DRIVE, SUITE 215
WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA V7V 1L2
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 after the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed
by a court. Yes [ ] No [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
State the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: 13,078,844 shares
issued and outstanding as of March 17, 2003.
WPCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
I N D E X
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Condensed consolidated balance sheets at January 31, 2003
(unaudited) and April 30, 2002 4 - 5
Condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three
and nine months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited) 6
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine
months ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 (unaudited) 7 - 8
Condensed consolidated statement of shareholders' equity for the
nine months ended January 31, 2003 (unaudited) 9
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements 10 - 18
ITEM 2. Management's Discussions and Analysis 19 - 24
ITEM 3. Controls and Procedures 25
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on 8-K 26
SIGNATURES 27
CERTIFICATIONS 28 - 30
WPCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
January 31, April 30,
ASSETS 2003 2002
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(UNAUDITED)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 107,400 $ 15,554
Restricted cash 200,000 --
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
of $26,285 at January 31, 2003 1,625,154 91,183
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts 1,093,945 --
Inventory 125,558 7,975
Note receivable - related party 172,514 --
Prepaid expenses 204,347 --
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Total current assets 3,528,918 114,712
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, Net 449,844 28,271
GOODWILL 5,580,333 --
OTHER ASSETS, security deposits 21,453 2,242
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Totals $9,580,548 $ 145,225
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
January 31, April 30,
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 2003 2002
(UNAUDITED)
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CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,755,587 $ 95,119
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
Uncompleted contracts 322,696 --
Note payable - Bank 200,000 --
Current maturities of capital lease obligations 2,256 2,077
Current maturities of equipment loans payable 48,406 --
Due to stockholder -- 20,743
Income taxes payable 6,500 --
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Total current liabilities 2,335,445 117,939
Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities 5,006 6,902
Equipment loans payable, net of current portion 19,002 --
Deferred income taxes 4,150 4,150
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Total Liabilities 2,363,603 128,991
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COMMITMENTS
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred Stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, 1,000 shares designated,
1000 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2003,
liquidation preference $1,000,000
Common Stock - $0.0001 par value,
30,000,000 shares authorized, 13,078,844 shares and
5,500,000 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2003
and April 30, 2002, respectively 1,308 550
Additional paid- in capital 7,939,126 4,450
(Accumulated deficit)/ retained earnings (723,489) 11,234
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Total shareholders' equity 7,216,945 16,234
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Totals $ 9,580,548 $ 145,225
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
January 31, January 31,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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SALES $ 1,579,256 $ 173,882 $ 2,185,739 $ 173,882
COST OF SALES 1,338,419 139,545 1,812,515 139,545
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GROSS PROFIT 240,837 34,337 373,224 34,337
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling expenses 2,394 1,312 9,411 1,312
General and administrative expenses 490,842 32,371 880,571 32,371
Provision for doubtful accounts 26,285
Depreciation and amortization 15,595 942 18,680 942
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Total 508,831 34,625 934,947 34,625
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NET LOSS (267,994) (288) (561,723) (288)
Imputed dividends accreted on
Convertible Series B Preferred stock -- -- (173,000) --
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NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ (267,994) $ (288) $ (734,723) $ (288)
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Basic net loss per common share $ (0.02) $ (0.00) $ (0.08) $ (0.00)
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Basic weighted average number of
common shares outstanding 11,084,312 5,500,000 9,505,337 5,500,000
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
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2003 2002
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (561,723) $ (288)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 18,680 942
Provision for doubtful accounts 26,285 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable 108,236 (88,575)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts (695,838) --
Inventory (112,355) --
Prepaid expenses (161,023) --
Other Assets -- (2,242)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 658,474 112,596
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
uncompleted contracts (48,662) --
Income taxes payable 6,500 --
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NET CASH (USED IN)/PROVIDED BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES (761,426) 22,433
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment (787) (21,373)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (374,709) --
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NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (375,496) (21,373)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash received in reverse acquisition 3,257 --
Restricted cash (200,000) --
Proceeds from advances from shareholder -- 23,189
Repayment of advances from shareholders (20,743) --
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock 1,455,000 --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock -- 5,000
Repayment of equipment loans payable (7,029) --
Payments of capital lease obligations (1,717) --
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 1,228,768 28,189
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - CONTINUED
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended
January 31,
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2003 2002
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 91,846 29,249
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF
PERIOD 15,554 --
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 107,400 $ 29,249
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW
INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 2,875 $ 220
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Income taxes $ 353 $ 190
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SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Equipment acquired under capital lease $ 9,468
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Issuance of 64 shares of Series B preferred stock
as payment of advances from shareholder and
accounts payable $ 64,000
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Imputed Series B preferred stock dividend attributable to a
beneficial conversion feature $ 173,000
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Issuance of common stock for net noncash assets received
in acquisitions $6,324,249
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Conversion of Series A Preferred stock into common stock $ 300
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Conversion of Series B Preferred stock into common stock $ 56
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003
(UNAUDITED)
ADDITIONAL ACCUMULATED TOTAL
PREFERRED STOCK COMMON STOCK PAID-IN (DEFICIT)/ STOCKHOLDERS'
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
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BALANCE MAY 1, 2002 -- $ -- 5,500,000 $ 550 $ 4,450 $ 11,234 $ 16,234
Effects of reverse acquisition 250 1 1,025,632 103 (80,919) (80,815)
Return and retirement of
common
stock in connection with
reverse acquisition (500,000) (50) 50 --
Sale of Series B Preferred stock
sold through private placement 455 455,000 -- 455,000
Series B Preferred stock issued in
consideration for payment of
advances from stockholder and
accounts payable 64 64,000 64,000
Conversion of Series A Preferred
stock to common stock (250) (1) 3,000,000 300 (299) --
Imputed Series B Preferred stock
dividend attributable to beneficial
conversion feature 173,000 (173,000) --
Sale of Series C Preferred stock
sold through private placement 1,000 1,000,000 1,000,000
Issuance of common stock for
acquisition of Invisinet, Inc. 1,000,000 100 1,749,900 1,750,000
Issuance of common stock for
acquisition of Walker Comm, Inc. 2,486,000 249 4,574,000 4,574,249
Conversion of Series B Preferred
stock to common stock (519) 567,212 56 (56) --
NET LOSS -- -- -- -- -- (561,723) (561,723)
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BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 2003 1,000 $ -- 13,078,844 $ 1,308 $ 7,939,126 $ (723,489) $ 7,216,945
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THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of WPCS
International, Inc. and Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") have been
prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") for quarterly reports on Form 10-QSB and do not include all
of the information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. As used herein, the
"Company" refers to WPCS International, Inc. and WPCS International, Inc.
together with its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the financial statements should be
read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2002 and the unaudited proforma
information, included in the Company's reports on Form 8-K/A filed on August 6,
2002, January 22, 2003 and February 14, 2003. The accompanying unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting
of normal recurring accruals), which are, in the opinion of the management,
considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows for the interim periods. Operating results for the
three and nine-month periods ended January 31, 2003 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending April
30, 2003.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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ORGANIZATION
WPCS International, Inc. is the successor-consolidated entity formed by the
merger, on May 17, 2002, of Phoenix Star Ventures, Inc. ("PSVI"), WPCS
Acquisition Corp., a newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary of PSVI
("Subsidiary") and WPCS Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation ("WPCS").
On May 17, 2002, PSVI a publicly held "shell company", became the legal acquirer
of WPCS by issuing 5,500,000 shares of its common stock to the shareholders of
WPCS in exchange for all of the outstanding common shares of WPCS. The former
shareholders of WPCS, immediately after the business combination, owned the
majority of the combined companies. Accordingly, the business combination has
been accounted for as a reverse acquisition, whereby, for accounting purposes,
WPCS is the accounting acquirer and PSVI is the accounting acquiree. The
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the
accounts of PSVI since its acquisition. The cost of the acquisition approximated
the fair value of the net assets of PSVI that were acquired, and accordingly,
assets, liabilities and the outstanding preferred stocks of PSVI were initially
recorded at historical carrying values.
On May 24, 2002, PSVI's principal shareholder returned 500,000 shares of its
common stock to the Company, without compensation. Subsequently, these common
shares were retired and cancelled.
On November 13, 2002, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Invisinet Inc. ("Invisinet") from its shareholders in exchange for an aggregate
of 1,000,000 newly issued shares of the Company's common stock.
On December 30, 2002, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Walker Comm, Inc. ("Walker") in exchange for an aggregate of 2,486,000 newly
issued shares of the Company's common stock and $500,000 cash consideration. An
additional $500,000 is payable contingent upon Walker achieving certain net
profits, to be paid in quarterly distributions equal to 75% of net income.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
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PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, WPCS Incorporated,
Invisinet from November 13, 2002 (date of acquisition) and Walker from December
30, 2002 (date of acquisition). All significant intercompany transactions and
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
NATURE OF BUSINESS
The Company provides fixed wireless solutions, including engineering, deployment
and installation relating to voice-data-video transmission between two or more
points without the utilization of a landline infrastructure to businesses and
governmental institutions. Invisinet is in the business of providing fixed
wireless solutions and services for internal and external fixed wireless
connectivity. Walker is a full service voice, data and video contractor. It
provides a full line of design, installation and testing services for fiber
optics, data cabling, voice cabling and wireless solutions.
INVENTORY
Inventory consists of parts and supplies and is stated using the weighted
average cost method.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
FIXED WIRELESS SALES
Revenue consists of sales of wireless solutions and their deployment. Equipment
sales are recognized when delivered and maintenance revenues are recognized when
services are provided.
LONG-TERM CONTRACTS
The Company records profits on long-term contracts on a percentage-of-completion
basis on the cost to cost method. Contracts in process are valued at cost plus
accrued profits less earned revenues and progress payments on uncompleted
contracts. Contracts are generally considered substantially complete when
engineering is completed and/or site construction is completed. The Company
includes pass-through revenue and costs on cost-plus contracts, which are
customer-reimbursable materials, equipment and subcontractor costs, when the
Company determines that it is responsible for the engineering specification,
procurement and management of such cost components on behalf of the customer.
The Company has numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion.
Such contracts require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue
recognition. The Company has a history of making reasonably dependable estimates
of the extent of progress towards completion, contract revenues and contract
costs. However, current estimates may be revised as additional information
becomes available. If estimates of costs to complete long-term contracts
indicate a loss, provision is made currently for the total loss anticipated. The
elapsed time from award of a contract to completion of performance may be up to
two years.
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SELECTED SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
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USE OF ESTIMATES
In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America, management is required to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS
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INVISINET, INC.
On November 13, 2002, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of
Invisinet. Subsequently on that date, the subsidiary was merged with and into
Invisinet, with Invisinet being the surviving corporation. Invisinet then
became a wholly owned subsidiary of WPCS.
The acquisition of Invisinet broadens the Company's customer base and expands
its technical resources. WPCS concentrates its business in outdoor fixed
wireless solutions, whereas Invisinet offers a wide variety of indoor wireless
products to its customers.
The aggregate consideration paid by WPCS for Invisinet was approximately
$1,750,000 subject to further adjustment. As a result of and at the effective
time of the merger, all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of
Invisinet were exchanged for aggregate merger consideration consisting of
1,000,000 shares of common stock of WPCS with a value of approximately
$1,750,000 and an additional $15,000 in acquisition costs.
In addition, as an inducement to enter into the merger agreement, the Company
agreed to issue a shareholder of Invisinet, who is also the Executive Vice
President of the Company, up to 150,000 shares of the Company's common stock,
provided Invisinet achieves certain financial targets.
The acquisition of Invisinet was accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
141, Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"). Under the purchase method of
accounting, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their
estimated fair values. Goodwill is created to the extent that the merger
consideration, including certain acquisition and closing costs, exceeds the fair
value of the net identifiable assets acquired at the date of the merger. Based
on the preliminary information currently available, the acquisition resulted in
$1,658,967 of goodwill. Upon completion of a formal purchase price allocation,
there may be a decrease in the amount assigned to goodwill and a corresponding
increase in tangible or other intangible assets.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS (continued)
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INVISINET, INC. (CONTINUED)
A summary of the preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:
Assets purchased
Cash $ 132,672
Accounts receivable 111,815
Note receivable 172,514
Inventory 5,228
Fixed assets 4,324
Other assets 1,445
Goodwill 1,658,967
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2,086,965
Liabilities assumed
Accounts payable (321,965)
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Purchase price $ 1,765,000
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WALKER COMM, INC.
On December 30, 2002, the Company acquired all of the outstanding common
stock of Walker. Subsequently on that date, the subsidiary was merged with
and into Walker, with Walker being the surviving corporation. Walker then
became a wholly owned subsidiary of WPCS.
The acquisition of Walker will give the Company the ability to provide both
structured cabling and wireless solutions to its customers along with
strengthening its project management capabilities.
The aggregate consideration paid by WPCS for Walker was $5,113,249 subject to
further adjustment. As a result of and at the effective time of the merger, all
of outstanding shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Walker were
exchanged for aggregate merger consideration consisting of $500,000 in cash and
the common stock of WPCS with a value of $4,574,249, or 2,486,000 shares valued
at $1.84 per share and acquisition fees of $39,000. An additional $500,000 is
payable, provided Walker achieves profitability, to be paid in quarterly
distributions equal to 75% of net income.
The acquisition of Walker was accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting. Based on the preliminary information currently available, the
acquisition resulted in $3,921,366 of goodwill. Upon completion of a formal
purchase price allocation there may be a decrease in the amount assigned to
goodwill and a corresponding increase in tangible or other intangible assets.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS (continued)
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A summary of the preliminary purchase price allocation is as follows:
Assets purchased
Cash $ 46,620
Accounts receivable 1,556,677
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts 398,106
Fixed assets 435,142
Other assets 61,090
Goodwill 3,921,366
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6,419,001
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Liabilities assumed
Accounts payable 659,957
Note payable - Bank 200,000
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts 371,358
Equipment loans payable 74,437
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1,305,752
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Purchase price $ 5,113,249
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The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of
operations of WPCS, Invisinet and Walker, as if the acquisitions had occurred as
of May 1, 2002, after giving effect to certain adjustments, including the
issuance of WPCS common stock as part of the purchase price. Due to
non-availability of financial data, for the purpose of this pro forma
presentation, both Invisinet and Walker's financial information is presented for
the three and nine months ended December 31, 2002 and for WPCS for the three and
nine months ended January 31, 2003. The pro forma financial information does not
necessarily reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had WPCS,
Invisinet and Walker been a single entity during such periods.
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2003 JANUARY 31, 2003
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Revenues $ 2,139,000 $ 7,302,000
Net loss attributable to common shareholders, basic $ (636,000) $ (1,718,000)
Weighted-average number of shares used in calculation
of loss per share: Basic 12,819,629 12,407,866
Loss per share $ (0.05) $ (0.14)
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 4 - COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
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Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the
following at January 31, 2003
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $ 4,589,683
Estimated contract profit 884,905
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5,474,588
Less: billings to date 4,703,339
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$ 771,249
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings $ 1,093,945
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
on uncompleted contracts (322,696)
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$ 771,249
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NOTE 5 - LINE OF CREDIT
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The Company has a $200,000 line of credit with a bank, which matures on March
26, 2003. The line of credit provides for an interest rate of 3.4% and is
collateralized by a $200,000 certificate of deposit, which is reported on the
Company's balance sheet as restricted cash.
NOTE 6 - NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
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Loss per common share is computed pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards
Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share"
("EPS"). Basic income (loss) per share is computed as net income (loss)
available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential
dilution that could occur from common stock issuable through stock options,
restrictive stock awards, warrants and other convertible securities. At January
31, 2003, the Company had 176,111 stock options outstanding. Diluted EPS is not
presented since the effect of the assumed exercise of options and the assumed
conversion of the Series C convertible preferred stock would be antidilitive.
NOTE 7 - STOCK OPTION PLAN
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The Company established a stock option plan pursuant to which
options to acquire a maximum of 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock
were reserved for grant (the "2002 Plan"). Under the terms of the 2002 Plan, the
options, which expire ten years after grant, are exercisable at prices equal to
the fair market value of the stock at the date of the grant and become
exercisable in accordance with terms established at the time of the grant. At
January 31, 2003, there were 228,000 shares available for grant under the 2002
Plan.
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NOTE 8 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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PREFERRED STOCK
SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On May 15, 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted and created a
series of preferred stock consisting of 1,000 shares designated as Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"). Each share of Preferred Stock
has a liquidation preference of $1,000 and does not accrue any dividends. The
Preferred Stock is convertible into the Company's common stock, at the option of
the holder, at any time after the 30th calendar day the Company receives payment
in full. Each share of preferred stock is convertible at a basis of $1,000 per
share at a conversion price equal to 75% of the average market price of the
common stock for ten days prior to the date of conversion. Among other
provisions, the number of shares issuable upon conversion may not be less than
1,000 shares or greater than 4,000 shares of common stock.
In addition, the Company may repurchase the outstanding Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock within one year following the date on which the Company received
payment in full for the Preferred Stock at a price of $1,200 per share.
Through January 31, 2003, the Company sold 455 shares of Preferred B Stock
through a private placement and received proceeds of $455,000 and issued 64
shares to a shareholder of the Company as payment for advances from shareholder
and accounts payable totaling $64,000.
Based on the conversion price of 75% of market value, the Company recorded a
beneficial conversion feature of $173,000 for the 519 Series B preferred shares
issued as an imputed preferred stock dividend.
On December 13, 2002, all Series B Preferred stock were converted to common
shares of the Company.
SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
On November 10, 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted and created
a series of preferred stock consisting of 1,000 shares designated as Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock"). Each share of Preferred Stock
has a liquidation preference of $1,000 and does not accrue any dividends. The
Preferred Stock is convertible into the Company's common stock, at the option of
the holder, at any time after the day the Company receives payment in full. Each
share of preferred stock is convertible into 800 shares of common stock of the
Company.
In addition, the Company may repurchase the outstanding Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock within one year following the date on which the Company received
payment in full for the Preferred Stock at a price of $1,200 per share.
As an inducement for the subscribers to subscribe to the Series C Convertible
Preferred Stock, a majority shareholder and CEO of the Company agreed to return
to treasury up to 2,690,000 shares of the Company's common stock if certain
financial covenants were not met by the Company by its year ended April 30,
2003.
Through January 31, 2003, the Company sold 1,000 shares of Preferred C Stock
through a private placement and received proceeds of $1,000,000.
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 8 - SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (continued)
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COMMON STOCK
On May 23, 2002, all of the 250 shares of Series A preferred stock, which had
been issued by PSVI prior to the reverse acquisition, were converted into
3,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
On November 13, 2002, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares as consideration for
the acquisition of Invisinet.
On December 13, 2002, all of the 519 shares of Series B preferred stock issued
by the Company were converted into 567,212 shares of the Company's common stock.
On December 30, 2002, the Company issued 2,486,000 shares as consideration for
the acquisition of Walker.
NOTE 9 - SEGMENT REPORTING
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The Company has two reportable segments: WPCS and Walker. WPCS which includes
Invisinet provides fixed wireless solutions. Walker is in the business of
structured cabling and wireless solutions. The Company's reportable segments are
determined based upon the nature of the products, the external customers and
customer industries and the sales and distribution methods used to market the
products. The Company evaluates performance based upon profit or loss from
operations. The Company does not measure the assets allocated to the segments.
Other income (loss) and the provision for (benefit from) income taxes are not
included in segment profitability. Segment reporting commenced after the Company
acquired Walker in December 2002. Prior to that date, the Company operated as
only one segment. Only the results for the three months ended January 31, 2003
are presented as segments since Invisinet and Walker were acquired by the
Company during the quarter.
CORPORATE WPCS WALKER Total
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FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003
Revenue -- $ 559,803 $ 1,019,453 $ 1,579,256
Net loss $ (51,856) (123,861) (92,277) (267,994)
Total assets $ 186,669 $ 2,595,905 $ 6,797,974 $ 9,580,548
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WPCS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(FORMERLY PHOENIX STAR VENTURES, INC.)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 10 - COMMITMENTS
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
On November 13, 2002, the Company entered into a two-year employment contract
with an option to renew for an additional year, with a shareholder who is the
President of Invisinet. The base salary under the agreement is $120,000 per
annum plus benefits.
On December 30, 2002, the Company entered into a four-year employment contract
with an option to renew for an additional year, with two shareholders who are
the President and Chief Operating Officer of Walker. The base salary under the
agreement is $140,000 per annum each plus benefits.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NOTES THERETO SET FORTH IN ITEM 1OF THIS QUARTERLY
REPORT. IN ADDITION TO HISTORICAL INFORMATION, THIS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND
ASSUMPTIONS, WHICH COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM
MANAGEMENT'S EXPECTATIONS. FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE
NOT LIMITED TO, EXPECTED MARKET DEMAND FOR THE COMPANY'S PRODUCTS, FLUCTUATIONS
IN PRICING FOR PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED BY THE COMPANY AND PRODUCTS OFFERED BY
COMPETITORS, AS WELL AS GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
MARKETPLACE.
OVERVIEW
WPCS International, Inc. focuses on the implementation requirements of fixed
wireless technology. Significant advances in wireless communications has created
fixed wireless high bandwidth solutions that are cost effective. Today, a
company can connect their data network and PBX system internally or between
locations by using a fixed wireless solution. Depending on the requirements,
fixed wireless solutions can be used from T1 to gigabit bandwidth rates and can
travel distances of over fifty miles.
On November 13, 2002, the Company acquired Invisinet, Inc., ("Invisinet")
specializing in providing wireless solutions and deployment services for indoor
wireless connectivity and for mobile wireless connectivity.
On December 30, 2002, the Company acquired Walker Comm, Inc. ("Walker"), a
Fairfield, CA based full service contractor specializing in the engineering and
installation of Fiber Optics, Voice & Data cabling, Audio/Visual systems,
Networking and the hardware sales of LAN systems - Routers, Hubs, Switches, etc.
With the two acquisitions, WPCS now provides total solutions including best of
breed products, engineering services and deployment. There are multiple products
associated with the deployment of a wireless solution including microwave
radios, repeaters, amplifiers, antennas, cabling and specialty components. There
are also important services such as spectrum analysis, site surveys, site
design, tower construction, mounting and alignment. The successful integration
of all these products and services is critical in achieving the desired results
for the customer. We offer the ability to integrate superior solutions from a
multitude of vendors across the vast majority of communication requirements.
We continue to seek to expand our business by introducing new products and
services for our customers. We continue to experience the challenging trends
related to the economic slowdown in the telecommunications industry. However, we
believe the growing trend towards cost effective wireless networks as an
alternative to high cost landline services will continue to provide significant
opportunities for us.
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS AND EVENTS
On May 17, 2002, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger, Phoenix
Star Ventures Inc. ("PSVI"), a publicly held corporation, acquired WPCS Holdings
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("WPCS") by issuing 5,500,000 shares of its common
stock to shareholders of WPCS in exchange of all the outstanding shares of WPCS.
Concurrently with the acquisition, PSVI, the parent company, changed its name to
WPCS International, Inc. The shareholders of WPCS, after the acquisition, owned
the majority of the combined company. Accordingly, the combination has been
accounted for as a reverse acquisition, whereby, for accounting purposes, WPCS
is the accounting acquirer and PSVI is the accounting acquiree.
On November 13, 2002, the Company entered into an agreement and
completed a merger with Invisinet Acquisitions Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of the Company, and Invisinet, Inc., an unrelated Delaware corporation. Pursuant
to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, Invisinet Acquisitions, Inc.
acquired 100% of the common stock of Invisinet, Inc., by issuing 1,000,000
shares of the Company's common stock with a fair value of $1,750,000, based on
the value of the Company's common stock as of that date. Based on the net assets
acquired of Invisinet, Inc., the Company recognized goodwill of approximately
$1,659,000 (unaudited).
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Subsequently, Invisinet Acquisitions Inc. was merged into Invisinet, Inc. with
Invisinet, Inc. being the surviving company. Invisinet, Inc. is in the same
business as the Company, providing fixed wireless technology solutions to its
customers.
On December 30, 2002, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary
Walker Comm Merger Corp., acquired all of the outstanding common stock of
Walker. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company for the entire equity
interest in Walker was approximately $5,074,000 subject to further adjustment.
As a result of and at the effective time of the merger, all of the issued and
outstanding shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Walker were
exchanged for aggregate merger consideration consisting of $500,000 in cash and
the common stock of the Company with a value of approximately $4,574,000, or
2,486,000 shares valued at $1.84 per share. Subsequently on that date, the
subsidiary was merged with and into Walker, with Walker being the surviving
corporation. Walker then became a wholly owned subsidiary of WPCS.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
GENERAL
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements. These financial
statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States, which require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ significantly from those
estimates. We believe that the estimates, assumptions, and judgments involved in
the accounting policies described below have the greatest potential impact on
our financial statements and, therefore, consider these to be critical
accounting policies. See Note 2 to condensed consolidated financial statements
included elsewhere in this report for more information about these critical
accounting policies, as well as descriptions of other significant accounting
policies.
REVENUE AND COST RECOGNITION
WPCS AND INVISINET: Net revenues include product and service revenues. Product
revenue is derived primarily from sales of parts and components initially sold
either separately or as part of a packaged fixed wireless installation. Revenues
from products and from services are generally recorded when (i) persuasive
evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred and customer
acceptance requirements have been met, (iii) the price is fixed or negotiated,
and (iv) the collection of payments is reasonably assured and we have no
additional obligations.
WALKER: The majority of its contracts are accounted for in accordance with the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 81-1,
ACCOUNTING FOR PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION-TYPE AND PRODUCTION-TYPE CONTRACTS.
We account for fixed-price contracts by using the percentage-of-completion
method of accounting. Under this method, contract costs are charged to
operations as incurred. A portion of the contract revenue, based on estimated
profits and the degree of completion of the contract as measured by a comparison
of the actual and estimated costs, is recognized as revenue each period. We
account for cost-reimbursement contracts by charging contract costs to
operations as incurred and recognizing contract revenues and profits by applying
an estimated fee rate to actual costs on an individual contract basis.
Management reviews contract performance, costs incurred, and estimated
completion costs regularly and adjusts revenues and profits on contracts in the
period in which changes become determinable. Anticipated losses on
cost-reimbursement and fixed-price contracts are also recorded in the period in
which they become determinable. Unexpected increases in the cost to complete the
contract, whether due to inaccurate estimates in the bidding process,
unanticipated increases in material costs, inefficiencies, or other factors are
borne by us on fixed-price contracts, and could have a material adverse effect
on results of operations and financial condition. Historically, the effect on
operating results and financial condition from cost-reimbursement losses has
been minimal.
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GOODWILL
As of January 31, 2003, the Company's intangible assets, including
goodwill, aggregated $5,580,000. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase
price over the fair value of the net assets acquired on acquisition of Invisinet
and Walker during the quarter.
In assessing the recoverability of the Company's goodwill and other
intangibles, the Company must make various assumptions regarding estimated
future cash flows and other factors in determining the fair values of the
respective assets. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the
future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges for these
assets in future periods. Any such resulting impairment charges could be
material to the Company's results of operations.
ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses
resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We
assess the customer's ability to pay based on a number of factors, including our
past transaction history with the customer and the credit worthiness of the
customer. Management specifically analyzes accounts receivable, historical bad
debts, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness and current economic
trends. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate in the
future, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional
allowances may be required.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
WPCS started its operations in December of 2001. The Company did not
record any significant sales and overhead for the three and nine months ended
January 31, 2002. Therefore, for the purpose of discussion of results of
operations, no comparison is made to operations for those periods.
THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003
OPERATING REVENUES
Net sales for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2003 were
approximately $1,579,000 and $2,186,000, respectively as compared to $174,000 in
the three and nine months ended January 31, 2002. The increase in sales during
the quarter is a result of acquisitions of Invisinet and Walker, which accounted
for $1,447,000 of the total sales for the quarter.
COST OF SALES
In the case of WPCS and Invisinet, cost of sales consists of component
and material costs and direct labor cost payments to third party sub-contractors
for its installation. For the Walker subsidiary, cost of sales consists of
direct costs on contract, including materials, labor, and other overhead costs.
The Company's gross margin varies from job to job. For the three and nine months
ended January 31, 2003, gross margin was 15.25% and 17.08%, respectively. We
expect that the margins will increase as we increase our service business
relative to other revenues.
SELLING EXPENSES
Selling expenses include expenses incurred for travel and promotional
activities. For the three and nine months ended January 31, 2003, selling
expenses were $2,394 and $9,411, respectively. We expect selling expenses to
increase in the near future as we start to market our products and services in
expanded markets.
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel and
related costs for general corporate functions, including finance, accounting,
strategic and business development, legal, human resources and administration.
For the three months ended January 31, 2003, general and administrative
expenses were $491,000. Included in the general and administrative expenses is
$5,000 paid to consultants for investor relations and $45,000 in legal and
accounting fees. Salaries, commissions and payroll taxes amounted to $228,000
and rent for our office facilities amounted to $24,000. Other general and
administrative expenses amounted to $189,000.
For the nine months ended January 31, 2003, general and administrative
expenses were $881,000. Included in the general and administrative expenses is
$97,000 paid to consultants for investor relations, $150,000 in legal and
accounting fees in connection with the merger and other compliance issues.
Salaries, commissions and payroll taxes amounted to $396,000 and rent for our
office facilities amounted to $39,000. For the nine months ended January 31,
2003, other general and administrative expenses amounted to $199,000. We expect
general and administrative expenses to increase as we expand our business.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At January 31, 2003, we had working capital of $1,193,000, which
consisted of current assets of approximately $3,529,000 and current liabilities
of $2,335,000. Current assets included $107,000 in cash, $200,000 in restricted
cash, $2,719,000 in accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in
excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, $126,000 in inventories and
$377,000 in other current assets. Current liabilities included $2,084,000 in
accounts payable, accrued expenses and billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts, $200,000 payable to a bank on a line of
credit and $51,000 in current lease obligations and equipment loans payable.
We utilized $761,000 in cash from operating activities during the nine
months ended January 31, 2003. This was mainly comprised of a $562,000 loss
generated for the nine months ended January 31, 2003, a $562,000 net increase in
accounts receivables, $112,000 increase in inventory, $161,000 increase in
prepaid expenses, offset by a $610,000 increase in accounts payable and accrued
expenses.
The Company's investing activities utilized $375,000, which consisted
of $500,000 paid for acquisition of Walker to its shareholders, $54,000 paid as
acquisition costs for acquiring Invisinet and Walker, offset by $179,000
received in cash on acquisition of these businesses.
The Company's financing activities generated cash of $1,229,000 during
the nine months ended January 31, 2003. This was comprised of $1,455,000 from
proceeds of sale of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock to investors in a
private placement, $3,257 of cash received from PSVI on reverse acquisition,
offset by $200,000 deposited with a bank to secure a line of credit and $29,000
in repayment of notes payable and principal on capital lease obligations.
Our capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including market
for our products and services, the resources we devote to developing, marketing,
selling and supporting our products and services, the timing and extent of
establishing additional markets and other factors. We expect that our cash and
investment balances will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital
expenditure needs for at least the next 12 months. After that, we may need to
raise additional funds for a number of uses. We may not be able to obtain
additional funds on acceptable terms, or at all. We expect to devote substantial
capital resources to search for, investigate and, potentially, acquire new
businesses, companies or technologies. We acquired Invisinet and Walker without
using much cash, by issuing the Company's common stock. The sale of additional
equity or convertible debt securities may result in additional dilution to our
shareholders.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (SFAS No. 141), Business
Combinations, and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142 (SFAS No.
142), Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 141 addresses financial
accounting and reporting for business combinations and is effective for all
business combinations after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 addresses financial
accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible assets and
is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. We have adopted
SFAS No. 142 as of the beginning of fiscal year 2002.
The FASB recently issued SFAS No. 143, Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations, addressing financial accounting and reporting for obligations
associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated
asset retirement costs. SFAS No. 143 requires an enterprise to record the fair
value of an asset retirement obligation as a liability in the period in which it
incurs a legal obligation associated with the retirement of a tangible
long-lived asset. SFAS No. 143 also requires the enterprise to record the contra
to the initial obligation as an increase to the carrying amount of the related
long-lived asset and to depreciate that cost over the remaining useful life of
the asset. The liability is changed at the end of each period to reflect the
passage of time and changes in the estimated future cash flows underlying the
initial fair value measurement. SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2002. We are currently examining the impact of this
pronouncement on the results of our operations and financial position.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which supersedes previous guidance
on financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of
long-lived assets and for segments of a business to be disposed of. Adoption of
SFAS 144 is required no later than the beginning of fiscal 2003. Management does
not expect the adoption of SFAS 144 to have a significant impact on our
financial position or results of operations. However, further impairment reviews
may result in charges against earnings to write down the value of long-lived
assets.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "RESCISSION OF FASB
STATEMENTS NO. 4, 44, AND 64, AMENDMENT OF FASB STATEMENT NO. 13, AND TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONS." This statement eliminates the requirement under SFAS 4 to
aggregate and classify all gains and losses from extinguishments of debt as an
extraordinary item, net of related income tax effect. This statement also amends
SFAS 13 to require that certain lease modifications with economic effects
similar to sale-leaseback transactions be accounted for in the same manner as
sale-leaseback transactions. In addition, SFAS 145 requires reclassification of
gains and losses in all prior periods presented in comparative financial
statements related to debt extinguishments that do not meet the criteria for
extraordinary item in Accounting Principles Board Opinion 30. The statement is
effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002 with early adoption
encouraged. The Company will adopt SFAS 145 effective May 1, 2003. The Company
is currently evaluating the requirements and impact of this statement on our
consolidated results of operations and financial position. We do not believe
that the adoption of SFAS 145 will have any material effect on our consolidated
financial statements.
On July 30, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 146, "ACCOUNTING FOR COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES." The statement requires companies
to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are
incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan.
Examples of costs covered by the statement include lease termination costs and
certain employee severance costs that are associated with a restructuring,
discontinued operation, plant closing, or other exit or disposal activity. SFAS
146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated
after December 31, 2002. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements
and impact of this statement on our consolidated results of operations and
financial position.
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In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 148, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK
BASED COMPENSATION--TRANSITION AND DISCLOSURE--AN AMENDMENT OF FASB STATEMENT
NO. 123. This statement amends SFAS 123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION, to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary
change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. In addition, SFAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of
SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim
financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. The Company
will adopt SFAS 148 effective May 1, 2003. The Company is currently
evaluating the requirements and impact of this statement on our consolidated
results of operations and financial position. We do not believe that the
adoption of SFAS 148 will have any material effect on our consolidated financial
statements.
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ITEM 3. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosures. The Company maintains disclosure
controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable
assurance that information required to be disclosed in the
reports filed with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported within the time periods specified in the rules of
the SEC. Within 90 days prior to the filing of this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-QSB, an evaluation, was completed under the
supervision and participation of management, including the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the
design and operation of this disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based upon
that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and
procedures are effective in timely alerting them to material
information relating to the company (including the Company's
consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in the
periodic SEC filings.
(b) Changes in internal controls. There were no significant
changes in internal controls or other factors that could
significantly affect the Company's internal controls
subsequent to the date of our evaluation.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time the Company is subject to litigation incidental to
its business. Such claims, if successful, could exceed applicable insurance
coverage. The Company is not currently a party to any material legal
proceedings.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EXHIBITS.
99.1 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Chief
Financial Officer
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer, Chief
Financial Officer and Director
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
Report on Form 8-K/A dated November 27, 2002
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Andrew Hidalgo, certify that:
1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of WPCS International
Incorporated ("the registrant);
2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this quarterly report;
3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
quarterly report;
4) I am responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the
registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report
is being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5) I have disclosed, based on my most recent evaluation, to the registrant's
auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or
persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6) The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal
controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including
any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: March 24, 2003 /s/ Andrew Hidalgo
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Andrew Hidalgo
Chief Executive Officer
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I, Tamara Evans, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-QSB of WPCS
International Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is
being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing
date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent function):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified
for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal
controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 24, 2003 By: /s/ TAMARA EVANS
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Tamara Evans
Chief Financial Officer
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.
WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
Date: March 21, 2003 By: /S/ TAMARA EVANS
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Tamara Evans
Chief Financial Officer
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