WPCS International Incorporated (NASDAQ:WPCS), a full-service low-voltage solutions provider in the business of developing, installing, and servicing integrated structured cabling, audio-visual, and security systems announced that today it filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the three and six months ended October 31, 2017.

Sebastian Giordano, CEO of WPCS, commented, "While we continue working towards completing the proposed merger with DropCar, Inc., we are pleased to report that for the three and six months ended October 31, 2017, our Suisun City Operations generated net income of $158,000 and $343,000, respectively."

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended October 31, 2017

Revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2017 decreased $988,000, or 20%, to $3,860,000, as compared to $4,848,000 for same prior year period due to revenue decreases of: (i) $583,000 in our Suisun City Operations and (ii) $405,000 from our Texas Operations, which will not generate any further revenues as it was closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.

The Company had a net loss from operations of $457,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2017 due primarily to an operating loss of $490,000 and interest expense of $2,000, which were partially offset by income of $8,000 from a legal settlement and other income of $27,000. This compared to a net loss from operations of $419,000 for the same prior year period.  The Company had a net loss attributable to WPCS common shareholders of $1,271,000 for the three months ended October 31, 2017 as compared to a net loss attributable to WPCS common shareholders of $439,000 for the same prior year period.  

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended October 31, 2017

Revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2017 decreased $881,000, or 10.7%, to $7,383,000, as compared to approximately $8,264,000 for same prior year period due to revenue decreases of: (i) $203,000 in our Suisun City Operations and (ii) $678,000 from our Texas Operations, which will not generate any further revenues as it was closed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.

The Company had a net loss from operations of $897,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2017 due primarily to an operating loss of $936,000 and interest expense of $4,000, which were partially offset by income of $16,000 from a legal settlement and other income of $27,000. This compared to a net loss from operations of $1,160,000 for the same prior year period.  The Company had a net loss attributable to WPCS common shareholders of $1,711,000 for the six months ended October 31, 2017 as compared to net income attributable to WPCS common shareholders of $118,000 for the same prior year period, primarily due to income from legal settlements of $1,180,000.

About WPCS International Incorporated

WPCS is a full-service, low-voltage solutions provider, installing and servicing integrated structured cabling, audio-visual and security systems for public services, healthcare, energy and corporate enterprise markets in the United States. The Company delivers end-to-end solutions, superior project management and best-in-class products and technology. For more information about WPCS, please visit www.wpcs.com.

On September 6, 2017, WPCS announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with DropCar, a privately-held company that provides app-based automotive logistics and concierge services for both consumers and the automotive industry. For more information about DropCar, please visit www.dropcar.com. For more information about the proposed merger, please see WPCS’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 6, 2017 and the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File # 333-220891).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to the Company's future growth opportunities and strategic plan. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, other future conditions and the risk factors detailed from time to time in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2017. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(UNAUDITED)            
             
    October 31,     April 30,  
    2017     2017  
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 3,195,086     $ 1,659,318  
Restricted cash     500,176       500,026  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $247,000 at October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively     2,922,031       4,199,674  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts     315,437       410,826  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     41,555       41,135  
Total current assets     6,974,285       6,810,979  
                 
Property and equipment, net     389,668       322,643  
                 
Other assets     11,484       11,484  
                 
Total assets   $ 7,375,437     $ 7,145,106  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Current portion of loans payable   $ 51,590     $ 52,946  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     1,732,411       1,790,256  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts     2,247,174       2,105,797  
Total current liabilities     4,031,175       3,948,999  
                 
Loans payable, net of current portion     99,702       124,559  
Total liabilities     4,130,877       4,073,558  
                 
Commitments and contingencies                
                 
Stockholders' equity                
Preferred stock - $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized at October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively                
Convertible Series H, 8,500 shares designated - 8 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively; liquidation preference of $1,000     1,242       1,242  
Convertible Series H-1, 9,488 shares designated - 0 and 4,289 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively; liquidation preference of $0      -       437,530  
Convertible Series H-2, 3,500 shares designated - 2,066 and 3,305 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively; liquidation preference of $250,000     167,494       230,721  
Convertible Series H-3, 9,500 shares designated - 3,189 and 7,017 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively; liquidation preference of $440,000     251,233       475,185  
Common stock - $0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 5,090,224 and 3,352,159 shares issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2017 and April 30, 2017, respectively     508       335  
Additional paid-in capital     91,612,396       89,003,669  
Accumulated deficit     (88,788,313 )     (87,077,134 )
Total stockholders' equity     3,244,560       3,071,548  
                 
Total liabilities and equity   $ 7,375,437     $ 7,145,106  
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements 

WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(UNAUDITED)  
             
    For the three months ended     For the six months ended  
    October 31,     October 31,  
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
                         
Revenue   $ 3,859,617     $ 4,847,710     $ 7,382,964     $ 8,264,163  
                                 
Costs and expenses:                                
Cost of revenue     3,061,372       3,819,187       5,815,922       6,454,695  
Selling, general and administrative expenses     1,249,147       1,567,326       2,433,648       2,920,312  
Depreciation and amortization     38,844       28,029       68,917       48,695  
      4,349,363       5,414,542       8,318,487       9,423,702  
                                 
Operating loss     (489,746 )     (566,832 )     (935,523 )     (1,159,539 )
                                 
Other income (expense):                                
Interest expense     (1,581 )     (1,029 )     (3,632 )     (3,010 )
Income from legal settlement     7,750       30,902       15,500       1,180,902  
Other income     27,471       117,947       27,471       122,434  
                                 
(Loss) income from operations before income tax provision     (456,106 )     (419,012 )     (896,184 )     140,787  
Income tax provision     1,020       (51 )     1,020       2,567  
(Loss) income from operations     (457,126 )     (418,961 )     (897,204 )     138,220  
Net (loss) income     (457,126 )     (418,961 )     (897,204 )     138,220  
Deemed dividend on convertible preferred stock, due to beneficial conversion feature     (813,975 )     (19,724 )     (813,975 )     (19,724 )
Net (loss) income attributable to WPCS common stockholders   $ (1,271,101 )   $ (438,685 )   $ (1,711,179 )   $ 118,496  
                                 
Basic (loss) income per common share   $ (0.34 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.48 )   $ 0.04  
Diluted (loss) income per common share   $ (0.34 )   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.48 )   $ 0.03  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic     3,748,861       2,854,230       3,550,510       2,777,817  
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted     3,748,861       2,854,230       3,550,510       3,790,800  
                                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(UNAUDITED)  
       
    For the six months ended  
    October 31,  
    2017     2016  
Operating activities:                
Net (loss) income   $ (897,204 )   $ 138,220  
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization     68,917       48,695  
Shares based compensation     -       22,501  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable     1,277,643       (324,990 )
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts     95,389       (372,408 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (420 )     (46,908 )
Other assets     -       1,999  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     (57,845 )     143,477  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts     141,377       372,707  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     627,857       (16,707 )
                 
Investing activities:                
Acquisition of property and equipment     (135,942 )     (96,475 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (135,942 )     (96,475 )
                 
Financing activities:                
Warrants exercised for cash     1,070,216       -  
Repayment under loan payable obligations     (26,213 )     (52,027 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     1,044,003       (52,027 )
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash     1,535,918       (165,209 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of the year     2,159,344       2,235,597  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash end of the year   $ 3,695,262     $ 2,070,388  
                 

WPCS INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(UNAUDITED)  
       
    For the six months ended  
    October 31,  
    2017     2016  
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Automobile financing   $ -     $ 72,650  
Conversion of Series H preferred stock through the issuance of common stock   $ -     $ 219,450  
Conversion of Series H-1 preferred stock to common stock   $ 860,501     $ 36,920  
Deemed dividend on conversion of Series H-1 convertible preferred stock to common stock   $ 422,971     $ 19,724  
Conversion of Series H-2 preferred stock to common stock   $ 149,919     $ -  
Deemed dividend on conversion of Series H-2 convertible preferred stock to common stock   $ 86,692     $ -  
Conversion of Series H-3 preferred stock to common stock   $ 528,264     $ -  
Deemed dividend on conversion of Series H-3 convertible preferred stock to common stock   $ 304,312     $ -  
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

Investor Relations Department 
917.909.6330
IR@wpcs.com
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